Ridge Roundtable Podcast

Young Adults Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the team today to discuss why believers need community as they seek to follow Christ. They talk about what biblical community is, why we need it, and what often hinders us from pursuing it.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org . Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for mo...

Christian Apologetics teacher, John Craig, joins the show today to discuss a common saying in current culture: "My truth." He and the team talk about what truth is, if the truth can change, and why it matters.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org . Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates...

Joey, Jeff, and Lorri have often been asked how to discern God's will for your life and if you can miss it. Today, they take a deep dive into a biblical understanding of God's will: what it is, how to discern it, and how to daily walk in it. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For more information about our Institute course, Design, Passion & Calling, click HERE . If you have any questions or fee...

This spring Joey, Jeff, and Lorri will tackle the questions they get the most when talking to people about the faith. They'll discuss questions like, “Are you a believer if you still struggle with sin?”, “Why is community important in spiritual growth?”, “Why can’t my truth be my truth?” etc.  They start this episode by talking about what God is currently teaching them and introduce a few of...

In this series finale episode, the team talks about why people say they dislike Christians. Often these statements come from those outside of the faith or believers who have distanced themselves from the Church. As we consider these groups of people, the team looks to the Scriptures to see where Christians tend to go wrong and how we can better live out Christ's love to those around us.  LINK...

The Bible is very clear on some topics, but how should we make decisions about the issues that aren't so clear? How much importance should we place in these areas, and how do we live in unity with others who choose to make different decisions than we do?  On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri provide a grid to make these judgments with wisdom and understanding toward others. Join us nex...

No one likes feeling weak or having deficiencies. However, throughout Scripture, we clearly see that our weakness is a gateway for God's strength and glory to be shown through us. On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how we can change our perspective on weakness so that we can better glorify God in our day-to-day struggles.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or f...

In this episode, the team tackles our dislike and distrust of authority. Depending on your perspective and experiences, authority can be seen as good and healthy, inept, or even abusive. With all of this in mind, the team goes to the Word to see what God has to say about the reason for authority, its function, and how we should interact with the authorities in our own lives.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE...

"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." - Psalm 32:1 Today we're talking about forgiveness- something that we desperately need to receive but is often difficult to give to others. Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the example of forgiveness we have in Christ, and how we can train our hesitant hearts to forgive others the way Christ has forgiven us.  L...

Christianity is the only religion that bases salvation not on what we can do, but on what has been done for us. The idea that salvation is simply Jesus plus nothing can be difficult to accept for a variety of reasons. Today, the team talks about why we generally don't like this concept and why it's actually the best news for a lost world in need of God's grace.  LINKS IN THIS EPISOD...

Have you ever struggled with the concept that all Scripture should be considered authoritative in the life of the believer? Are there some verses that go against your own ideas and perspective? You're not alone! Today, the team discusses why we consider the Bible to be the authority and why that should give us great comfort as Christ Followers.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any question...

We're excited to launch our new series, "I Don't Like That." Have you ever read a passage of Scripture or listened to a sermon on Sunday and thought "I don't like that!"? Some passages of Scripture can be difficult to understand and even harder to agree with because they come against our own opinions and desires.  The belief that undergirds each of these is our d...

In celebration of 100 episodes of the podcast, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri give us a behind-the-scenes look at who they are and what goes into creating the show. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, their inside jokes, and what they hope you glean from the show each week.  Thanks for supporting the show! We'll be back with a new series next week!  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any que...

This week, the team discusses the end of the book of Genesis and the close to the story of Joseph's life.  They jump into Genesis 49-50 around the seven-minute mark in the show, and talk about how Joseph ended his life in the same way he lived it: trusting in God. To end the series, they give a few final encouragements about trusting God in our own trials and difficulties.  Make sure to subsc...

On this week's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, we discuss Genesis 46-49. Here we see Jacob and his whole family move to Egypt to find provision during the famine. In the final years of Jacob's life, he renews his relationship with Joseph and gives blessings to his grandsons that align with God's plans for the nation of Israel. Join us next week for the final episode about t...

Austin Ridge Men's Pastor, Chris Larsen, joins the show today! Chris, Joey, and Jeff discuss Joseph's godly character qualities and how men can apply those to their lives in our modern context.  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinri...

This week, the team wraps up Genesis 45 and discusses the tension that Christ Followers face when we endure trials and difficulties. How does God in His sovereignty allow and use life's difficult circumstances for His glory and the good of others? How can we prepare our hearts to trust God when we face our own trials?  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen...

On today's episode, the crew discusses Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 42-45. Twenty-two years after they sold him into slavery, the brothers come to Joseph humbled. We see Joseph's forgiveness and careful testing of his brothers as they are reunited in relationship.  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! LINKS I...

On today's show, the team wraps up Genesis 41 and focuses their conversation on the many waiting periods in Joseph's life. We don't get a glimpse into Joseph's mind, but we do see how he faithfully waited on God during many times of uncertainty and gained favor with others because he submitted himself to God. We hope you're encouraged to do the hard work of waiting on God...

This week, we're taking a break from the study of Joseph to talk about...ourselves! More specifically, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss what they've been learning and how they are each navigating their current seasons of busyness.  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show,...

This week, the team continues their discussion of the life of Joseph in Genesis 40-41. Joseph shows steadfast trust in God as he waits in prison and interprets the dreams of the chief cupbearer and baker. Even at his lowest point, he faithfully stewards his circumstances and wins the favor of God and others.  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! L...

It can be easy to assume that God has removed his blessing from us when we face trials and suffering. However, difficulties can become prime opportunities to experience God's presence and faithfulness if we keep our eyes on him.  Join us this week as we discuss the life of Joseph in Genesis 38-39.  Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! LINKS I...

Join us this spring as we talk all about the life of Joseph! This week, the team discusses the context and setting for Joseph's story in  Genesis 37, and how Joseph's life is part of God's bigger story of redemption. Grab your Bible and join us each Thursday as we discuss the highs and lows of the life of Joseph. Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you li...

In this week's bonus episode, the team answers a listener's question about sacrifice. They discuss a biblical understanding of sacrifice and what it means to offer our own lives as a living sacrifice to God.  Join us in a few weeks as we start our new spring series, "Highs and Lows: learning from the life of Joseph." Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherev...

Pastor, author, comedian, and speaker, Ted Cunningham joins the show today to talk about how married couples can enjoy life together. Ted will also be the speaker at a special Valentine's Day event at our Bee Cave campus on 2/9/23. For more information and to register for this event, visit https://austinridge.org/events/valentine Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever...