Conversations at the Ranch with Dudley Hall

In this episode, Dudley continues his conversation with Leigh Scarborough, CEO of Shield of the Children to discuss Leigh’s remarkable journey in missionary work, particularly his efforts to combat the darkness of human trafficking. Leigh reveals how the availability prayer — a daily commitment to ask God, "What do you want from me?" — prepared him to take bold action in what God was cal...

This week, join Dudley as he sits down with Lee Scarborough, CEO of Shield of the Children, to discuss his powerful journey from military intelligence to leading anti-human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia. Lee shares a life-altering encounter in Vietnam that led him to dedicate his life to rescuing children from the horrors of trafficking.  Discover how forgiveness played a crucial role i...

This week, we’ll hear Dudley’s Monthly Message, Distinctively Christian. He delves into 2nd Timothy 3, where Paul writes to Timothy during challenging times around 68 AD. Paul describes the Christian persecution of that day from both Jews and Romans, leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.  Amidst this turmoil, Paul instructs Timothy on living as a distinctive Christian, emphasizing t...

This week we’re featuring a powerful message from our 2024 EPIC Conference. We’ll hear Alan Write as he talks about perseverance, faith, and overcoming challenges. Looking at Galatians 6, he unpacks the importance of sowing and reaping, highlighting how our actions shape our lives.  The episode emphasizes the gospel message, encouraging listeners to continue doing good and trusting that the fruits...

In this episode, Dudley continues the conversation with his guest, Tallon Mauderer and they dive into the topic of evangelism and its true essence. They talk about the difference between treating evangelism like a sales target versus sharing your faith genuinely through building relationships.  This conversation highlights personal experiences, emphasizing the fact that authentic evangelism should...

In this episode, Dudley continues the conversation with his guest, Tallon Mauderer where they discuss the art of balancing responsibilities in life. They explore how to maintain hopes and dreams while navigating the challenges of adulthood, starting a family, and pursuing personal dreams. Dudley unpacks God’s design for decision making and how to keep our faith from becoming too tame.  You’ll gain...

In this episode, Dudley and his guest, Tallon, have a conversation around the power of mentorship for the younger generation. They discuss the dangers of not creating space to learn from and sharpen each other, and Dudley reminds us of the powerful principle of sowing and reaping.  For more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/   Follow and subscribe: Apple Podcasts...

In this episode, we hear Dudley’s Monthly Message and it is on the topic of Eternal Life Now. Dudley brings us to the Gospel of John. John’s account is highlighted for its portrayal of Jesus as the eternal Word of God, bringing life beyond mere biological existence (Bios Life) and introducing a divine life (Zoe life). Dudley explores how the transformative power of Jesus serves as a sign pointing...

In this episode, Dudley Hall and Eric Morgan explore the importance of being aware that our society values human performance and human production, yet we shouldn’t let that drown out the message of the Gospel.  Their conversation starts with asking the following two questions. Why is modern teaching obsessed with behavior that maximizes human effort? And why does modern teaching minimize the cross...

At various times in our lives, we all face enemies who are bigger than us.  In this episode, Dudley and Karis explore stories from the Bible that feature giants as formidable enemies of the people of God. Despite these giants being powerful, they are ultimately defeated by those who rely on their faith in God for victory. Dudley and Karis also discuss Paul’s words in Ephesians 6:12 about how we ar...

In this episode, Dudley Hall and Eric Morgan explore trusting Jesus' sacrifice, the power of the gospel to transform lives, and the connection between sin and dissatisfaction. They also discuss the need to stop focusing on ourselves and instead look to Jesus for transformation and freedom. For more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/   Follow and subscribe: A...

As we go into June 2024, Dudley shares his monthly message on Jesus’ version of the Gospel. As we all know, unfortunately there are various conflicting interpretations and versions of the Gospel in our world. This can make it difficult for us to understand Jesus' true message correctly.  So, what is Jesus’ version of the Gospel, and why is it important?  In this episode, Dudley explores that...

In this episode, Karis and Dudley explore the importance of understanding the Bible's narrative as it relates to living out our faith. How can we prioritize Biblical literacy and interpretation in order to navigate the complexities of every day life? For more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/  Follow and subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP ...

In this episode, Dudley and Eric have a lively discussion about how we as Christians sometimes rely too much on our personal abilities, and how that can lead to self-serving behavior, instead of living from a place of gratitude that recognizes God's grace. For more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/   Follow and subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41...

In this episode, join Dudley and Karis for a conversation on the importance of knowing and acknowledging that Jesus is the final authority over our lives. With the rise of modernism and our culture claiming that science has the last word, it’s becoming increasingly important for Christians to remind ourselves that Jesus has the last word on everything. In this conversation, Dudley and Karis explor...

As we go into May 2024, Dudley shares his monthly message on what it means for us as Christians to live in constant triumph. Occasionally, even in our own communities, the idea of living in constant triumph is misunderstood. When we talk about the victory of the Christian life, that doesn’t mean we’ll never feel pain, be persecuted, or get sick. We’ll face all of those difficulties and troubles-—y...

In this episode Dudley Hall and Eric Morgan have a conversation about dealing with failure and finding forgiveness through Jesus.  Eric kicks off the conversation by asking Dudley: "What do you do when you've done the right thing, but things still go wrong? Dudley and Eric then go on to discuss our Lord being a God of mercy who forgives and transforms us through our failures. They also r...

In this episode, we’re sharing with you a sermon that Daron Babcock gave at the 2024 EPIC Conference organized by Kerygma Ventures. Daron’s sermon delves into his awe-inspiring journey, including his personal struggles and redemption that led him back to God. From a Texas upbringing to finding purpose in serving underprivileged communities, Daron shares his poignant story, emphasizing the power of...

In this episode, we’re sharing with you a sermon Dudley Hall gave where he reads from and discusses the book of Hebrews. From the New Testament, this book helps us interpret the whole Bible.  Often we perceive the Bible as a book of instruction about how to live. But it’s so much more than that. In this episode, Dudley reveals how the Book of Hebrews can help us read the Bible correctly, thus givi...

In this episode, join Dudley and Karis for a conversation on the Gospel’s answer to the problem of loneliness.  Recently, Karis read that today’s generation of kids is the loneliest generation in centuries. That spurred her on to discuss with her father the causes of loneliness, the search for meaning, the importance of community and relationships, and Jesus' promise to never leave us.  For m...

As we go into April 2024, we share Dudley’s talk at the EPIC Conference held last month at Sojourn Church in Carrollton, Texas.  In this talk, Dudley explores the grand story of life and history, as interpreted by the Bible. We now live in the reality of that day that changed everything. As we live our lives this side of the cross of Jesus, we get to be God’s earthly instruments who claim that acc...

In this episode, we’re sharing with you a sermon Dudley Hall gave on the 5 Pillars of New Testament Discipleship. Upon these pillars we can build a stable and fruitful life following Christ.  The five pillars are:   1. Enjoying God.  2. Discovering truth.  3. Managing our lives.  4. Engaging with our culture.  5. Embracing our destiny.  I n this episode, Dudley focuses on the first pillar. In doin...

In this episode, join Dudley and Karis for a conversation on how we can approach parenting adult children with grace, understanding, and love in our heart? In other words, how can we parent our adult children while recognizing their autonomy while still offering guidance and support? Join Dudley and Karis as they discuss the process of moving from the early stages of parenting to the later stages,...

If someone has hurt you, can you forgive them? Also, can you trust them again?  In this episode, Dudley and Sam explore how forgiveness and trust are intertwined. Forgiveness can only happen when there is a willingness to move forward and rebuild the relationship. Forgiveness births new life, but moving forward requires healing and trust restoration. Dudley and Sam discuss the importance of forgiv...

As we go into March 2024, Dudley shares his monthly message on how we live in our time in history.  We are part of the story, but which part are we in?  When we talk about the end times, what exactly are we talking about?  We don't know when Jesus will come back. But we do know the story. And it’s important for us to know when and where we are in the story—because that helps us to live the ri...