Ridge Roundtable Podcast

This week we're taking a break from our usual format to invite a special guest to the show. Dr. Glenn Kreider is the Acting Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, and he teaches and writes about how faith and culture intersect. Today he and the team discuss how we’re to learn and study theology in community together, and he’ll give us some of his thoughts a...

On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, the team discusses the phrase, “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words”. While its so important for Christ followers to live out what we believe, buying into this idea may cause us to miss out on our God-given responsibility and privilege to share the good news of the gospel with those around us. So listen in as the team...

On today's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, the team discusses the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle”. This phrase is often said with good intentions to comfort those who ares suffering. But what we find in Scripture is that God will allow us to face more than we can handle on our own, so that we will walk in greater dependence on Him. So whether you’re currently ex...

In today's episode the team discusses the phrase, "You are good enough". While this sounds encouraging and uplifting, believing this line of thinking can lead us into some dangerous territory as Christ followers. Thankfully, we can choose to see ourselves as God sees us in light of his righteousness.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To watch the video version of the podcast, visit: www.austi...

In today's episode the team tackles one of the most common false statements you'll hear around today: "God just wants me to be happy". They discuss why we tend to believe this statement, and how God has much greater purposes for our lives than just our happiness.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To watch the video version of the podcast, visit: www.austinridge.org/roundtables For inform...

We're kicking off our new season of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast called "Coffee Cup Theology". In today's episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri will discuss what this season is all about and make the case for the importance of good theology.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To watch the video version of the podcast, visit: www.austinridge.org/roundtables For information on upcoming EQUIP classe...

Today, we're closing out our series about God's heart for justice. On this episode, Joey, Jeff, Lorri, and Don discuss the final two ways Christ-followers should respond to injustice: to live out what we believe and act. Please visit the Injustice Page on the Austin Ridge website for more information on what you'll hear in this episode and for additional resources.  LINKS IN THIS EP...

This is part two of our three-part series about God's heart for justice. On today's episode, Joey, Jeff, Lorri, and Don discuss the first two of the four ways Christ-followers should to respond to injustice that are listed on the Injustice Page on the Austin Ridge website. Please visit this page for more additional resources and information.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upc...

This week we're kicking off a 3-week series about the concept of Biblical justice. On today's episode, Jeff and Joey are joined by Missions Pastor, Don Ellsworth, as well as Haley Patterson, ARBC partner and the U.S. Director of Red Oak Hope. On today's show they'll discuss God's heart for justice and what the Bible says about this topic.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For inform...

In this episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri wrap up our series about racial injustice by discussing what they've learned from our interviews in the past four episodes. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For more information about next steps and helpful resources about racial injustice, visit www.austinridge.org/injustice For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If...

In today's episode, Sheji Woods, Women's Ministry Director at the Dripping Springs Campus, hosts a panel discussion with ladies across our campuses. They discuss how racism has personally affected them, their hope in Christ, and how the church can better come alongside brothers and sisters of color. Joining the conversation are Rachel Davis, Sheila Donovan, Kymberli Speight, and Katelyn...

In today's episode, Jeff interviews Rachel Davis and JP Udenenwu. Rachel and JP are a part of the Austin Ridge family and are both involved in the life and ministry of our church. They’ll share some of their story in hope that it will help us understand a reality that we may not all have experienced before, and they talk about how the gospel brings the hope, peace and unity that the world is...

In today’s show, Joey interviews his longtime friend, Maina Mwaura. Maina has dedicated his life to ministry and has served on staff at churches of various sizes and cultural diversity. He’s now a journalist and author and lives in Atlanta, GA. He’s written for Lifeway and The Gospel Coalition, and a few of his interviewees have included Evander Holyfield, Tony Dungy and President Jimmy Carter. Ma...

This is the first in a series of episodes in our summer series about how the church should engage with the issues of racial injustice we're seeing in America. Joey is joined in this conversation by Don Ellsworth, Missions Pastor, and Carrie Runn, Women's Director at the Bee Cave Campus, to discuss what they are learning, what you can expect to hear about in this coming series, and ways t...

This episode is being republished from its original air date in 2019. In this episode, Joey and Jeff are joined by Amy Taylor, former Women's Ministry Director, and TJ Morelli, Men's and Business Ministries Pastor to discuss the what, why, and how's of community. We also recap our “own your faith” concept, and how doing so benefits not only you, but everyone around you. LINKS IN THI...

This episode is being republished from 2019. Joey and Jeff were joined by Carrie Runn, Women's Ministry Director at Bee Cave, and Glenn Gordon, Associate Pastor at Dripping Springs to discuss "What is the Church?".  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please...

This episode is being re-aired from 2018 in our season about the Church. Joey & Jeff were joined by Don Ellsworth, our Missions Pastor, and Julie Thomas, volunteer rockstar at The Ridge. They discuss what it means to Love God and Love Others - how it can be difficult and how we can overcome these difficulties.  To watch the Roundtable video version of this podcast, go to www.austinridge.org/ro...

This episode is being republished from a previous season of the EQUIP Podcast. In this episode, Joey, Jeff and Lorri are joined by Mark Adams, Campus Pastor at the Southwest Campus, to discuss the Fall of mankind and the gospel. They'll talk about what the gospel means and why it's so central to every aspect of life for the believer.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To watch the Roundtable video...

This episode is being republished from a previous season of the EQUIP Podcast. In this episode, Joey and Jeff are met with Glenn Gordon and Carrie Runn to discuss the theological concepts of Mankind and Sin. They give us a foundational understanding of who we are as God's creation, why we need a Savior, and how these concepts apply to our lives today.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To watch the Roun...

In today's episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss how believers can engage with the information we're inundated with from all sides regarding the coronavirus.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. F...

In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss Old Testament and New Testament understandings of the Sabbath, as well as the freedom that Christ followers have to practice the Sabbath differently as we practice finding rest in Jesus.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If you have any questions or...

In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss what it looks like to have a daily dependence on Christ. What does a desperate daily dependence on the Lord mean, and how do believers practice dependence in their day to day lives?  LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If you have any questions or feedb...

Joey, Jeff and Lorri are joined by Austin Ridge Lead Pastor, Brad Thomas, as he shares his perspective and encouragement to other believers during this coronavirus season.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip . If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org . Like us on Facebook at &q...

In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss how to navigate the tensions that naturally arise from sheltering at home for an extended period of time.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip .  If you have requests for the team to cover a certain topic in a future episode, or questions or feedback on t...

In this episode, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri join us from their homes to discuss biblical and practical ways to deal with the anxieties and fears associated with COVID-19.   LINKS FROM THE SHOW For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equip. If you have requests for the team to cover a certain topic in a future episode, or questions or feedback on the show, please...