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The Ridge Roundtable Podcast is a ministry of Austin Ridge Bible Church. Hosts Joey Ruyter, Jeff Moore, and Lorri Winkcompleck tackle topics from everyday life and talk through how the Bible and our theology inform our understanding of the world around us. Life is full of questions, and we don't shy away from them. Our hope and goal is to invite people to ask hard questions, and to wrestle through them together. We take our faith seriously, but not ourselves. We hope you laugh with us and le ...
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Before our new fall series launches in a few months, we wanted to update you on a few changes going on around here! We have officially changed our name to the Ridge Roundtable Podcast! You can still find us here and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Also, join us over at our new brother podcast, Ridge Roundtable: Men's Edition! On this show, men sha…
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In this final episode of our "Top 10" series, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss mysteries in the Christian faith. They talk about the tension we feel when trying to understand the unrevealed things, then focus on the biggest mystery in the Bible: the Trinity. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at e…
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118. If God is in Control, Why Pray with Glenn Gordon
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Glenn Gordon, Men's and Care Pastor at our Dripping Springs Campus, joins the show today to talk all about prayer. He and the team discuss the what, the why, and the how of prayer. They also approach some difficult questions like "Can prayer change God's mind?" and "If God is sovereign, why pray at all?". LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any ques…
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117. Am I Still a Believer if I Struggle With Sin
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On today's episode, the team discusses the questions that arise when believers can't seem to shake a particular sin struggle or aren't growing as quickly as they would like. They talk about the topics of justification, sanctification, and glorification and what believers can expect to experience as they "work out their salvation" over time. LINKS I…
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116. Why Do Bad Things Happen with Mark Adams
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Mark Adams, Campus Pastor at our Southwest Campus, joins the show today to talk about how a good and sovereign God allows bad things to happen. The team discusses how God uses suffering for his glory and our sanctification. Mark also shares how this topic became tangible to him after his cancer diagnosis several years ago. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If…
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115. Why Did God Allow Adam and Eve to Sin with Jason Ogle
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Marriage and Family Pastor, Jason Ogle, joins the show today to talk about why God created people with the ability to sin. The team talks about the different reasons why people ask this question and how God's glory and character come into play even in the midst of evil. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, pleas…
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114. How Do We Live Faithfully in 2024 with Gary Runn
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Gary Runn, Austin Ridge partner and CEO of Vocare Leadership, joins the show to talk about how to live faithfully as a Christ Follower in 2024. Gary and the team talk about what faithfulness is, how to be a good steward of God's gifts, and what can hinder Christ Followers from living faithfully in today's culture. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: To learn mo…
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113. Isn't the Bible Outdated with Tyler Heidelberg
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Tyler Heidelberg, The Ridge's College Pastor, joins the show to talk about the Bible's relevance in today's culture. People often reject biblical teachings because they seem antiquated and closed-minded. Tyler and the team discuss how we can know if the Bible is still objectively true, as well as how to walk alongside those who are questioning its …
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112. Why Do I Need Biblical Community with Matt Thigpen
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Young Adults Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the team today to discuss why believers need community as they seek to follow Christ. They talk about what biblical community is, why we need it, and what often hinders us from pursuing it. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Fol…
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111. Why Can't My Truth Be My Truth with John Craig
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Christian Apologetics teacher, John Craig, joins the show today to discuss a common saying in current culture: "My truth." He and the team talk about what truth is, if the truth can change, and why it matters. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin …
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110. What is God's Will and Can I Miss it?
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Joey, Jeff, and Lorri have often been asked how to discern God's will for your life and if you can miss it. Today, they take a deep dive into a biblical understanding of God's will: what it is, how to discern it, and how to daily walk in it. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For more information about our Institute course, Design, Passion & Calling, click HER…
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This spring Joey, Jeff, and Lorri will tackle the questions they get the most when talking to people about the faith. They'll discuss questions like, “Are you a believer if you still struggle with sin?”, “Why is community important in spiritual growth?”, “Why can’t my truth be my truth?” etc. They start this episode by talking about what God is cur…
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In this series finale episode, the team talks about why people say they dislike Christians. Often these statements come from those outside of the faith or believers who have distanced themselves from the Church. As we consider these groups of people, the team looks to the Scriptures to see where Christians tend to go wrong and how we can better liv…
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The Bible is very clear on some topics, but how should we make decisions about the issues that aren't so clear? How much importance should we place in these areas, and how do we live in unity with others who choose to make different decisions than we do? On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri provide a grid to make these judgments with wisdom and u…
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No one likes feeling weak or having deficiencies. However, throughout Scripture, we clearly see that our weakness is a gateway for God's strength and glory to be shown through us. On today's show, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how we can change our perspective on weakness so that we can better glorify God in our day-to-day struggles. LINKS IN THIS …
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105. I Don't Like People Having Authority
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In this episode, the team tackles our dislike and distrust of authority. Depending on your perspective and experiences, authority can be seen as good and healthy, inept, or even abusive. With all of this in mind, the team goes to the Word to see what God has to say about the reason for authority, its function, and how we should interact with the au…
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104. I Don't Like the Concept of Forgiveness
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"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." - Psalm 32:1 Today we're talking about forgiveness- something that we desperately need to receive but is often difficult to give to others. Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the example of forgiveness we have in Christ, and how we can train our hesitant hearts to forgive others…
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Christianity is the only religion that bases salvation not on what we can do, but on what has been done for us. The idea that salvation is simply Jesus plus nothing can be difficult to accept for a variety of reasons. Today, the team talks about why we generally don't like this concept and why it's actually the best news for a lost world in need of…
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102. I Don't Like the Bible Being Authoritative
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Have you ever struggled with the concept that all Scripture should be considered authoritative in the life of the believer? Are there some verses that go against your own ideas and perspective? You're not alone! Today, the team discusses why we consider the Bible to be the authority and why that should give us great comfort as Christ Followers. LIN…
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We're excited to launch our new series, "I Don't Like That." Have you ever read a passage of Scripture or listened to a sermon on Sunday and thought "I don't like that!"? Some passages of Scripture can be difficult to understand and even harder to agree with because they come against our own opinions and desires. The belief that undergirds each of …
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In celebration of 100 episodes of the podcast, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri give us a behind-the-scenes look at who they are and what goes into creating the show. They discuss some of their favorite episodes, their inside jokes, and what they hope you glean from the show each week. Thanks for supporting the show! We'll be back with a new series next week!…
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This week, the team discusses the end of the book of Genesis and the close to the story of Joseph's life. They jump into Genesis 49-50 around the seven-minute mark in the show, and talk about how Joseph ended his life in the same way he lived it: trusting in God. To end the series, they give a few final encouragements about trusting God in our own …
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On this week's episode of the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast, we discuss Genesis 46-49. Here we see Jacob and his whole family move to Egypt to find provision during the famine. In the final years of Jacob's life, he renews his relationship with Joseph and gives blessings to his grandsons that align with God's plans for the nation of Israel. Join us next…
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97. Joseph & Being a Godly Man with Chris Larsen
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Austin Ridge Men's Pastor, Chris Larsen, joins the show today! Chris, Joey, and Jeff discuss Joseph's godly character qualities and how men can apply those to their lives in our modern context. Make sure to subscribe to the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the …
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This week, the team wraps up Genesis 45 and discusses the tension that Christ Followers face when we endure trials and difficulties. How does God in His sovereignty allow and use life's difficult circumstances for His glory and the good of others? How can we prepare our hearts to trust God when we face our own trials? Make sure to subscribe to the …
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