Pursuing the Rock

In this episode, Andrew, Garrett, and Jason sit down with Norah, a UGA student who’s basically a local legend in their circles. She opens up about the "Great Transition"—you know, that wild jump from high school status to being just another face in Athens. We talk about the reality of pre-med life, why hockey is actually the best sport to intern for, and how to keep your faith from going stagnant...

Welcome to Pursuing the Rock , a podcast of Roopville Road Baptist Church, where we talk all things life, Scripture, and ministry. In this special live episode, Andrew (Student Pastor), Garrett (College Pastor), and Jason (resident churchman) answer real questions submitted throughout our “The Church” series. We dig into church membership, herd groups, serving, denominations, the Lord’s Supper, ch...

In this episode of  Pursuing the Rock , Andrew, Garrett, and Jason (“the Churchman/Panda”) shout out our guy Michael McGuire and his behind-the-scenes faithfulness before diving into a conversation on  stewardship and generosity —why everything we have belongs to the Lord, how giving is an act of  worship  not a way to bribe God, what the parable of the talents teaches about using what He’s entrus...

Welcome to  Pursuing the Rock  from Roopville Road Baptist Church! Andrew, Garrett, and Jason (aka “the churchman”) share a quick baby update and dive into spiritual disciplines—Bible intake, prayer, worship, silence & solitude, journaling, stewardship... not as a checklist but habits that grow love for Jesus. Real struggles, practical 1% steps, and how community keeps us “locked in.”

In this fun and reflective episode of  Pursuing the Rock , Andrew, Garrett, and Jason share laughs, life updates, and Jason’s “40 Nuggets of Wisdom” in honor of his 40th birthday. From parenting and marriage to gratitude and faith, the guys mix humor with heartfelt reflection, wrapping up with a reminder to appreciate every moment and live faithfully in the present.

In this episode of the "Pursue the Rock" podcast, hosts Andrew, Garrett, and Jason celebrate Jason's milestone 40th birthday while discussing the concept of Christians as "strangers and aliens" in a world that often feels disconnected from their values. They explore the challenges of living out one's faith in a secular environment, emphasizing the importance of finding...

In this episode of Pursuing the Rock, Andrew, Garrett, Jason, joke about failed rapture predictions before turning to the real topic—friendships and grace. A coffee-rescue story sparks discussion on why relationships are hard and how the gospel shapes them. The guys share practical advice: assess situations biblically, pray before reacting, set healthy boundaries, and forgive without bitterness. T...

In this episode of Pursuing the Rock, Andrew, Garrett, Jason ("the Churchman/Panda"), and guest Riley talk life, soccer chaos, and the story behind Panda's nickname before diving into how faith and work intersect-why God designed us to work, how sin turned it into toil, the gift of rest, and how to avoid both laziness and work-idolatry by glorifying Christ in whatever we do.

This week on the  Pursuing the Rock Podcast , Andrew (Student Pastor), Garrett (College Pastor), and Jason (The Churchman) kick things off with some laughs, updates, and a wild story about getting “conned” into a triathlon. From swimming struggles to gearing up for the next race, the guys share real-life lessons that lead perfectly into today’s topic:  doubt in the Christian life . In this episode...

In this episode of Pursuing the Rock , we talk about what it means to be made in the image of God, how sin has distorted our identity, and how Christ restores it. From Genesis 1–2, we explore where true worth is found and give practical encouragement for living confidently in who God made you to be. Resources: What It Means to Be in Christ: The Christian’s True Identity  — Jonathan Landry Cruse Wh...

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but God’s faithfulness never wavers. In this episode, Andrew, Garrett, and Jason share personal stories, biblical examples, and practical ways to lean on the Lord when the future feels unclear. From Abraham stepping out in faith (Genesis 12) to Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4) and the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, they remind us that even in life’s most uncertain mom...

Check in with the guys as they chat about an update and the future of the pod!

Hey! Let's get back into this thing!!

Jump back into the book of Habakkuk as Wyatt joins the guys on the podcast again!

Habakkuk's first complaint and the Lord's first respone.

We are onto something new! Jump into the book of Habakkuk with us!

Part 2 of the Alaskan mission - check it out!

We have a mission team in Alaska - check out part 1 with Jason the Churchman!

Check out the latest episode as the guys chat about the Spirit and the gifts of the Lord.

We are back on the pod! Jump in with the conversation and see what's up!

How Listen in as the guys chat about what it looks like to serve as a Christian!

Listen in as a special guest weighs in on how we balance being in the world and not of the world.

Who can we trust? Listen in as the guys chat about how we know who is safe to listen to and what TikTok theology has to do with it all.

Catch a goofy conversation between the tired guys!

Listen in as the guys chat about worship as a discipline.