Ridgewood Louisville

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23 (NRSVUE) Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker 

SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22   Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker 

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 (NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker 

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7 Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker   WELCOME BACK PASTOR MOLLY!

Scripture Reading: 1 Sam. 1:7-8, 12-18(NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by LaRon Hobson (Fresh Fire Church)

After teaching political science at a University level for decades, Gary moved from teaching and talking big, systemic issues – to making a difference to one person at a time (to be fair, he made individual impacts on his students, too!). There are big problems to solve, and there are little problems to solve. Either way, the desire to want to help and effect change, large scale or small scale, is...

Vicki is a longtime member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. She has seen the community through lots of transitions - staff transitions, organizational transitions, theological transitions. She has been here for good moments and tough moments. Vicki shares her story of Ridgewood. Pull up a seat to the table!

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17 (NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by Emily Farmer 

A dear friend of Ridgewood, Rev. Bob Fox of CBF Kentucky, joined Pastor Molly at the table to talk about what it means to be Baptist. Our faith as baptists is not based on whims, but on careful and historical movements that preserve individual thought and autonomy from governmental and church authorities. Hear (a small part of!) the story of what it means to be baptist.

Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 (NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by Rev. Dr. Bryan Langlands 

You’ll recognize a familiar voice this week! Though Pastor Molly is on sabbatical, she shares her story of calling through the podcast this week. Pastor Molly is a native Louisvillian, and shares the city she calls home with her husband, Rob, and their human son and canine son. She talks about her sense of calling – of feeling like, “this is something I can’t not do.” Have you ever sensed a callin...

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25-33 (NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by Braden Duncan 

In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with Rev. Dr. Bill Shoulta about the fundamentalist takeover of the SBC and dive a little more into the history and Rev. Dr. Shoulta's experience living through it. 

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:1,7-14 (NRSVUE)'   Sermon proclaimed by Rev. Hollis Dudgeon & Chris Sanders

Depending on what side of the battle you were on, the “conservative resurgence” or the “fundamentalist takeover” grieved the hearts of generations of ministers and lay leaders who were trained within SBC circles, and at Southern Baptist schools. Here in Louisville, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary drew attendees from all over the world – until its leadership orchestrated a “takeover” that wou...

Avery came to Ridgewood as a last resort, believing that church wasn’t all it was cracked up to be — that is, if it wasn’t truly welcome for everyone. She found a home here, and in spring 2025, Avery and her husband, Drew, did what they didn’t think they’d ever do – joined. Avery is creative and kind; her resilience of faith kept her searching until she found home.

Colossians 3:1-11   Proclaimed by Rev. Derek Chilton 

We are excited to welcome Rev. Kevin Adams to the table. Rev. Adams is Pastor to Young Adults at St. Stephens Church in Louisville, KY, as well as a BSK Seminary graduate, a husband, and a dad. Rev. Adams talks to us about becoming, and what it means to have mentors, training, and set up support systems to be all who God has called us to be.

Scripture Reading: John 6:1-14 (NRSVUE)   Proclaimed by Dr. David Cassady 

We learned about Rosalind’s passion for reproductive justice when she shared, fiercely, in worship as part of our Call to Justice in spring 2024. As a Middle Schooler, Rosalind has participated in marches, protests, and conversations in Frankfort as she advocates with Period, Y’all. Rosalind’s story of heart drives her forward.

Rev. Jordan Conley is Pastor at Crescent Hill Baptist Church and a longtime friend of Ridgewood. He shared with us his journey of leaving Knott County in pursuit of theological learning, only to learn more about himself and what he did (or didn’t) believe. Rev. Conley shares his story of learning that molded his faith and his calling.

We welcome Emily Farmer to share her story of deconstruction. While some call it trendy, most have found it necessary to recapture rhythms of faith established in conservative environments, but with different understanding and depth of the love of God. Emily shared her story with us on Transfiguration Sunday, and we’re excited to have her share it at the table.

Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37   Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker    WE WILL MISS YOU PASTOR MOLLY, ENJOY YOUR RENEWAL LEAVE!

Proclaimed by Rev. Molly Shoulta Tucker 

Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40 (NSRVUE)   Proclaimed by Rev. Jordan Conley