RUF Alabama Podcast

RUF Staff discusses the main ways people approach the Bible and the posutres to take when reading if you want to get the most out of it.

RUF Staff talks about the few things you need to know before you open your Bible. Can you trust it? Is it the one we have the same as the ancient book? What's it's purpose?

RUF Staff discusses how good rhythms and routines lead to deeper life with God. A good kickstart to look ahead and actually plan to build a good relationship with God.

Three Bama alumni (and RUF) , Cole Jones (19'), Griffin Walker (20'), and Andrew Dunlap (21') discuss how sometimes finding solid friends is harder than expected in college, but what makes it worth it, and some practical ways to find it while also building a life centered on God.    

For the last large group of the semseter our senoirs share the work the Lord has done in their lives at the University of Alabama. It is a great night to see and hear how the Lord has worked on campus. The seniors that shared are: -Somerset Acosta -Rebekah Leventhal -Aiden Holt -AC Chapman -Brittany Grigorian -Jake McDonald -Johnny Foster -Lila Robertson -Fuller Weston -Ashley Stahl -Hamilton Chap...

This week Stewart rounds out our series on the ten commandments and his time with RUF Bama. His talk is a reminder of the mission of the Christian life, a mission he has exemplified in his time here at the University of Alabama. This weeks passage is 1 Thesselonians 2:1-16 .

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guest Rev. John Bourgeois join him to discuss the theme "Christianity Has More To Offer Than The Culture War!".

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Rev. Britton Wood and Rev. John Stone join him to discuss the theme "Theological Literacy Means Everything!!!".

What does it mean to envy? Why does God command against it? How does following this command set us free? Ministry Fellow, Cole Jones, answers these and other questions in this week's talk on the tenth commandment. The scripture this week is Exodus 20:1-2 , 17 . Resources: "The Spirit of the Disciplines" by Richard Foster "Rumours of a Better Country" by Marsh Moyle

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Preston Adair and Elle Shuford join him to discuss the theme "College Women are Legit".

RUF Bama Ministry Fellow Cole Jones has brought in three of the wisest women he knows to learn about friendship!

What does the Bible mean by the phrase "false witness"? Is this a command that really affects us today? If so, why and how? RUF Intern, Hunter Brooks, addresses this commandment in his talk this week. This weeks scripture is Exodus 20:1-2 , 16 .

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Rev. Corey Savage and Rev. Ro Taylor join him to discuss the theme "The Church & Culture: An Invitation to Beloved Community".

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Rev. Russ Whitfield (a pastor in DC) join him to discuss the theme "Politics is a 'god'".

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guest Rev. Austin Braasch joins him to discuss the theme "What is a RUF Campus Minister?!".

What does it actually mean to steal? Why is it important not to steal? And how do we live out the heart of this law? Daniel speaks on these questions in this weeks talk on the eighth commandment.  This weeks scripture is Exodus 20:1-2 , 15 .

What does God mean when He says, "You shall not commit adultery"? Is this just an antiquated remnant of old Christian teaching or is it something else, a more beautiful way of life? How can we as Christians live into this high calling? Stewart dives into these questions in his talk on the seventh commandment. This week's scripture is Exodus 20:1-2 , 14 .

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Rev. Sandy Willson and Rev. Mac Holt join him to discuss the theme "Men Are Dying To Be Men".

Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special guests Rev. Brian Habig and Rev. Austin Braasch join him to discuss the theme "Social Awkwardness is our Greatest Fear".

What does God mean when he commands us to honor our father and mother? Why does he use the word honor, not love, obey, or something else? And what does it look like practically to honor your father and mother? Stewart explores these questions this week in his talk on the fifth commandment. The scripture this week is Exodus 20:1-2 , 12.

Special Series Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special Guests Chandler Anthony and James Madden join him to discuss the theme "Why Don't We Talk About Money?!".

What does it mean when the Bible says, "You shall not murder"? How have we broken that command and how might we seek to keep it? This week we step out of order on the ten commandments as Daniel discusses the sixth commandment. This weeks scrib=pture is Exodus 20:1-2 , 13 .

Special Series Campus Minister Stewart Swain reflects on 10 themes he has seen over his 10 years as the RUF Campus Minister at The University of Alabama. Special Guests Daniel Tortorici and Cole Jones join him to discuss the theme "(College) Students Do Not Feel Safe To Take Risks".

What does God mean when he commands us to "honor the Sabbath"? What even is the Sabbath, maybe more importantly what isn't the Sabbath? Stew tackles these questions this week in his talk on the fourth commandment. The scripture for this week is Exodus 20:1-2 , 8-11 .

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Why does this commandment matter so deeply to us? And how does obeying this law actually actually draw us closer to God? Stew tackles all these questions this week in his talk on the third commandment. The scripture this week is Exodus 20:1-2 , 7 .