The Weekend Joyride

Join Mac and Rhoni on this week’s Weekend Joyride as they continue their journey through Finding Favor With the King and explore what it truly means to walk in favor . Esther’s inner court posture — humility, surrender, and waiting for the extended scepter — becomes a powerful picture of how God invites us closer today. Then the Joyride shifts to a fun and heartfelt look at holiday pets and family...

In this week’s Christmas kickoff episode, Mac and Rhoni explore what it means to prepare the atmosphere of your heart during a season that’s usually busy, noisy, and a little chaotic. Using the story of Esther as their guide, they reflect on posture over perfection, healing from old disappointments, and exchanging emotional burdens for God’s peace as December begins. You’ll also hear: How worship...

This week on The Weekend Joyride , Mac talks with Pastor Stephen Headley and Stephanie Weiss from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church about Follow the Star — a powerful Christmas experience that takes visitors through the life of Jesus, from the manger to the empty tomb. It’s one of the most meaningful community events in Central Texas, and this conversation opens the door to the heart behind it. Then M...

This week, Mac and Rhoni open with a marriage classic: who really knows the directions — the husband, or Google? From there, the show naturally shifts into the why behind the Weekend Joyride itself: learning together, encouraging others, and sharing faith that’s real. Then it’s off to Texas food heaven for the first-ever Weekend Joyride Chicken Fried Steak Tour — from San Saba to Marble Falls to W...

This week on The Weekend Joyride,  Rhoni & Mac take a look at the latest in Christian music — with hits from Crowder, Josiah Queen, and Anne Wilson — and dig deeper in a new Faith 2.0 conversation about finding a church where you can grow strong. It’s a ride full of encouragement, melody, and real-life connection — plus a few listener shout-outs from the Joyride family. 🎧 The Weekend Joyride...

This week, Mac and Rhoni reflect on the joy of showing up — in faith, in family, and in life.  They share stories from a Crowder concert, talk about how to vote with wisdom and conviction, and explore how reading shapes hearts and homes. Then they take a road trip to San Antonio for food, history, and laughter — and wrap with a look ahead to Follow the Star, one of Central Texas’ most meaningful C...

This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni explore faith that breathes. They dig into how to study the Bible on a deeper level, talk about Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory and what it means to release control, and discover the quiet spaces hiding in the heart of Austin. Then they close with upcoming worship concerts across Central Texas — from Chris Tomlin’s sold-out show to C.C. Winans, Kane, an...

This week, Mac and Rhoni explore how the things we love — from spaghetti to fiddle music — might be part of something deeper: our spiritual DNA. They unpack faith that’s been passed through generations, share stories of Texas roots and favorite songs, and celebrate For King & Country’s new single, “World on Fire.” Then they roll into Llano for a preview of the Wings, Wheels & Wine Airshow,...

This week on The Weekend Joyride , Mac and Rhoni go from deep Bible study to Texas trivia, pet adventures, and vacation dreams. Segments include a look at 1 Corinthians 3 and what it means to grow in faith, a tour through some surprising history tidbits (yes, Scotland’s national animal really is a unicorn), and a laugh about convincing a cat to take its medicine before ending with sun-and-sand pla...

In this week’s Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni take you on a ride through faith, memory, and everyday adventures. We start with a reflection on the cornerstone of our faith, shift into how something as simple as the smell of dirt can stir deep memories, and wrap things up with a side trip into Austin — first to the UT Surplus Warehouse and then into the winding maze of IKEA. Along the way there’s l...

Episode 12 – Silver, Setlists & Side Trips This week on The Weekend Joyride , Mac and Rhoni take you on a laid-back but meaningful ride through:  A delivery of a new graded silver coin—and what it sparks about values and memory-making A chat featuring worship leader Jamie MacDonald about music that leads people to Jesus A deep Side Trip into travel, transitions, and trusting God in marriage an...

This week on The Weekend Joyride , it’s donuts, deep moments, and a little dive into the past. We kick things off with a sweet little detour from Rosh Hashanah into yeast-raised memories and donut goodness. Then, Mac sits down with Kristian Stanfill of Passion Worship for a raw and honest conversation about music, faith, and healing. Finally, we take a nostalgic cruise through West Austin as Rhoni...

This week’s ride brings small-town Texas to life and zooms out to a national heartbeat of faith, heartbreak, and hope. Mac sits down with journalist Dakota Morrissey to talk about Llano — its charm, quirks, and stories from the courthouse square to the hippie juice bar. But the episode takes a turn with a raw and reverent reflection on the loss of Charlie Kirk and the call to live boldly for faith...

This week’s Joyride takes you from laughter to reflection: Backyard Wildlife – Mac & Rhoni share trail cam stories featuring foxes, owls, armadillos, and more Texas critters. Fall in Texas & Empaths – From chili weather to the gift of compassion, the conversation shifts into what it means to feel deeply — with a look at Jesus as the ultimate empath. Kids Off to College – The ups and downs...

This week’s Weekend Joyride takes you on a ride through faith, music, and local flavor: Elevation Worship – The story behind one of the most influential worship teams in the world, from Charlotte beginnings to global impact. The Great Exchange at the Cross – Reflections on what it means to exchange wounds for freedom through Jesus. Texas Weather Signs & Austin Memories – From sage blooms to ba...

This week’s Joyride takes us on a journey through faith, stories, and song: Hidden Layers & New Beginnings – Mac and Rhoni explore the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and how life often has deeper layers waiting to be discovered when we slow down and look again. Texas Detour: Fort Worth Edition – A road trip through the Stockyards and the Believers’ Convention reminds us that some of the best Joyride...

This week on The Weekend Joyride , we’re celebrating new beginnings! We chat with Dr. Shana Fancher, a beloved local educator and author, about her brand-new book and the start of the school year. We spotlight Rend Collective, the energetic Irish band blending joy, worship, and heartfelt storytelling. And we preview the upcoming 10 Days of Prayer in Austin — part of a nationwide movement to unite...

This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni talk about how faith matures — from head-banging Petra days to a heart-centered walk with God. They dig into what Jesus meant by relationship over religion and why real faith keeps growing long after the concert lights fade. The Joyride then rolls north to the Texas Panhandle for a trip through Palo Duro Canyon, Amarillo, and the Big Texan Steakhouse...

This week, Mac and Rhoni prove faith and technology can share the same space.  They start by laughing through Rhoni’s AI-assisted home-makeover adventure, using ChatGPT to redesign their living room with nothing but imagination and a few lamp-shade swaps. The conversation shifts into how educators and families can use AI wisely—and why believers shouldn’t fear new tools but learn to guide them wit...

Mac and Rhoni tune into the real power of music on this week’s Weekend Joyride. They break down what makes praise, worship, and contemporary Christian songs so different—and why the words we sing have the power to strengthen or drain our spirit. With stories from their own playlists, insights on intentional listening, and a shout-out to the upcoming Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham Summer Worship N...

Mac and Rhoni take The Weekend Joyride down another faith-filled highway — from worship playlists to hometown pride and the power of Jesus’ name. They kick things off with Brandon Lake’s latest songs and what makes his music hit differently, then cruise through the streets and stories of Marble Falls, TX — from Blue Bonnet Café pie breaks to the Real New Orleans Restaurant’s Katrina-to-Texas testi...

In the very first episode of The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni dig under the hood of faith, worship, and joy. They unpack Tauren Wells’ new book Joy Bomb — exploring the difference between happiness and true joy — and share how planting pain in God’s hands can bring an unexpected harvest of peace. Rhoni opens up about a personal moment of worship at a CeCe Winans concert and the healing that foll...