Ridge Roundtable Podcast

This week, the crew talks about an increasingly hot topic in the church world, “deconstructionism.” The scriptures show that people have been wrestling with their faith since the beginning of time. However, our goal is to wrestle in ways that refine and strengthen our faith, rather than redefine or deconstruct it. 

Over the next several episodes, the crew is tackling some of the cultural issues the Church is currently facing. Today, they set the stage by taking a deep dive into the concept of culture. They talk about what culture is, the complexities of secular vs. Christian culture, and how Christ Followers often engage in these different cultural contexts. 

Bonus Episode! In the spirit of Christmas and our season, Setting the Story Straight, the crew takes on The Nativity. As they studied the scriptures and the history around the birth of Jesus, they were blown away by the folklore and tradition we allow to creep into our memory of this story. There are some fun and fascinating discoveries, but ultimately we hope it gets you focused on what is import...

In the season finale of Setting the Story Straight, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey take on one of the more popular children’s Sunday school stories, “Jonah & the Whale.” What was Jonah’s deal? Why did he run? How can we be like Jonah? The crew processes what the whole series revealed: the stories aren’t really about the character, or us – but about a big God with a big heart for all mankind. During the...

The podcast crew is back with a new episode, “The Prodigal Son.” Lorri, Jeff, and Joey explore the story isn’t just about one son, but two; and about a gracious, loving father who pursued them both. What does this story have to do with us? God? Repentance? Give it a listen and be sure to share and subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to your podcas...

Today, instead of a Bible story, the Roundtable crew sets the story straight on “church stuff.” You might have grown up thinking you had to read your Bible, go to church, and pray - or else. Lorri, Jeff, and Joey explore if these activities aren’t as much a “have to” as they are a “get to.”  Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share wi...

In this week of Setting the Story of Straight, the crew takes on the story of Noah and the Ark. This story is more than just about a mean God, horrible people, and a bunch of animals. This story is actually about the heart of God: a loving, gracious God who is loving and longsuffering.  Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with fr...

Ever find it hard to believe that Jesus really knows you? Because if He really knows us, why would He use messed up people like ourselves to share His Good News? Check out the latest EQUIP Podcast episode covering The Woman at the Well, where we see Jesus and a woman have a conversation that leads to many people trusting in Him.  Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts...

The Roundtable crew couldn’t decide on just one Sunday School lesson on David, so they tackled his whole life. How do we reconcile David being God’s chosen King, the man after God’s own heart, with his life of sin? Take a listen as Jeff, Lorri, and Joey “set the record straight.”  Subscribe to “EQUIP Austin Ridge” anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friend...

This week the crew reviews a familiar Sunday School story, the Good Samaritan. Yes, Jesus wants us to be nice to others, but as with the rest of the series, there is far more to the story. Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austi...

In Episode 1 of Setting the Story Straight, the Roundtable crew starts at the beginning: Genesis 1-3. They retell the stories, Creation and the Fall, as we’ve all heard in Sunday school. Then they set the story straight! Give this episode a listen to some often forgotten or missed truths found in these two biblical accounts! Remember to subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge wherever you get your Podcast...

The Roundtable crew is back for another season! In this episode, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey catch up on their respective summers, discuss what God has been teaching them, and chat about the upcoming series called, “Setting the Story Straight.” If you want a weekly reminder of when the podcast is uploaded, subscribe anywhere you get a podcast to, “EQUIP Austin Ridge.” LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For informat...

BONUS POD: The Young Adult Ministry invited the EQUIP Roundtable crew out to their Tuesday service. Their task was to discuss Community & Discipleship. Young Adult Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the crew to discuss.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses . If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email...

In the Season Finale of Sacred Cows, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the “Sacred Cow of Agreement.” How big of a deal is it when you and another Christ Follower disagree about different points of theology or practice? How do you navigate those discussions and feelings? So, the crew evaluates what the scriptures say about being of one mind and yet offer some thoughts about how to navigate disagreemen...

Many Christ Followers have asked, "How far can I go in "x" area of life before it becomes sinful?" The most common topics of this type of question are language, substances and spiritual disciplines. The issue is this is the wrong question. In this episode the Roundtable crew discusses how different people respond to this question: with permission and license or legalism. Togeth...

Joey, Jeff, and Lorri begin the episode clearing up some things they discussed about discipline from last week’s episode. Then, they tackle the Sacred Cows of Parenting surrounding school, grades, extracurriculars, and media. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For more resources on parenting check out https://biblicalparenting.org/ . If you’d like immediate support and encouragement, please don’t hesitate to...

This week is part 1 of a 2-part conversation about the Sacred Cows of Parenting. The crew acknowledges that there are all kinds of opinions about parenting. So, they tried to stay focused on what God says about parenting and apply it to two main topics: faith & discipline. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses . If y...

For Spring Break - we have a rerun. But it fits our Sacred Cows series really well! Back in January, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri sat down to discuss current events and how to process all that was happening in our world as Christ Followers. Like the Sacred Cows series, the crew discusses some natural bents Christians have toward politics and filter it all through the scriptures. Subscribe, listen, rate,...

In episode 3 of Sacred Cows, the team explores what the Bible says about marriage. Then, they discuss some of the Sacred Cows they have heard regarding marriage, “never go to bed angry,” “she just needs to submit to me...” and more. As always, they laugh a lot and yet do some course-correcting. Enjoy! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridg...

This week, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how the Christ Follower can differentiate between what is Christian orthodoxy, a personal conviction, and an opinion. Then, they discuss what types of sacred cows can be present regarding these areas of orthodoxy, convictions, and opinions. Please subscribe, rate, and share the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQU...

Welcome to our newest season of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast! In this first episode the team discusses what a Sacred Cow is and what the scriptures say about wisdom and foolishness. Then, they give us a sample of what Sacred Cows can look like in the Church, in which they combat with God's Word, calling us to be guided by the Word, not our opinions.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on...

The Roundtable crew gets together to discuss current events and how Christ Followers can process them all through the lens of what we believe. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses . If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org . Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page f...

In this final episode of the "Coffee Cup Theology" series, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discuss the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason." This statement, while true, tends to be used when we want to skip over the discomfort of a painful situation. The team encourages us instead to sit in the uncomfortable tension when we can't answer the question, "why?".  LINKS IN...

On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discuss the idea of Karma and the belief that we all get what's coming to us based on what we've done. While there are threads of truth in this idea, it is ultimately problematic from a biblical perspective because, as recipients of God's free gift of grace, Christ-followers thankfully get what we don&apos...

On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, Joey, Jeff and Lorri discusses the phrase, “Don't judge me”. While this idea is widely accepted by the world, it can be confusing for Christ-followers. We see some Scriptures agreeing that we should not judge, while others give us guidelines for when and how we should judge. So what does it mean to judge? And when and how should we do i...