The EQUIP Roundtable Podcast

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 IN THIS EPISODE:If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 more about Vocare Leadership, click HERE.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 value and authority. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 HERE.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 currently teaching them and introduce a few of the "top 10" questions for this season. Tune in each Thursday for new episodes! 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

Graeme Wright joins the Roundtable again today to talk directly to guys who may be struggling with sexual sin. He discusses the benefits of belonging to a community where you can be honest about your struggles, the effect this sin can have on your spouse and family, and how it feels to walk through recovery and live in freedom. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:If you want to experience freedom from sex addiction, please contact us at Men's Sexual Integrity Recovery GroupsIf you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

After growing up in a religious but dysfunctional family, Graeme Wright began to self-medicate with pornography. Through the years, his addiction grew and it became increasingly important to hide his struggles from everyone in his life. Graeme finally began to experience freedom when he confessed to his wife and began attending a sexual addiction recovery group. It has been a long road with several stops and starts, but Graeme has very personally experienced God's grace and mercy, and now leads the Men's Sexual Integrity Recovery group at Austin Ridge where he walks with other men who also want to gain freedom from sex addiction.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:If you want to experience freedom from sex addiction, please contact us at Men's Sexual Integrity Recovery GroupsIf you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

Steve Kahle grew up wearing the label of a Christian but had no idea what it meant to walk with the Lord daily. When his first son was born, he realized that he wanted to be a better role model for his family.  After his wife introduced him to Westlake Bible church, Steve saw his heart and his life begin to change as he was discipled by a group of men. Steve discusses his previous struggle with pornography, some difficult legal battles, and how he got through those seasons by cultivating spiritual disciplines that helped him walk with the Lord through it all. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

Evan Payne lacked a consistent father figure throughout his childhood.  After growing up with three different fathers, he carried a lot of wounds and hurt into adulthood. Through years of encouragement from an older mentor, Evan was able to forgive his biological father and believe that God is the perfect father he always needed. God brought Evan's story full circle when he began a relationship with a single mom whose daughters also needed a father. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

On today's show, Tyler Toppenberg shares his story of how God met him in his lowest moments. Tyler gave his life to Christ as a child but didn't begin to follow him until after a DUI, time in jail, and a stint in rehab. Tyler can now see how God was intervening in his life even when he was running in the opposite direction. He shares an interesting story about how he found Austin Ridge and how he has grown in his faith over the last five years. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

Austin Ridge Men's Pastor, Brian Albrecht, shares his faith story today on the show. Brian came to Christ in high school after a toxic relationship and a feeling of deep loneliness. After coming to Christ, Brian surrounded himself with other Christian men who helped him learn to walk by faith amid life's challenges.  Brian touches on his marriage, his career path, and how God led him to Austin Ridge in an unexpected way. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

Today, Shad Haddox shares his story of how God brought him to a place of total surrender after two failed marriages and ongoing struggles in his family. After sharing with a group of other Christian men, being discipled, and leading others in Men’s ministry, Shad’s mantra is now “More Jesus, less Shad.”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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

On today's show, Scott Mincey shares his story of how God slowly called him into relationship over many years. Scott looked for personal fulfillment in his performance and success but was left empty and depressed instead. He found a community of men at the Ridge who modeled what a relationship with Christ looked like and helped to lead him to a life of dependence on Christ. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

The Roundtable Men’s Edition is a series of interviews with men telling their stories of how God used hard things in life to make them fully dependent on Him. Today, we are talking to Shad Haddox and Scott Mincey, members of our Men's Ministry here at the Ridge. Thanks for joining us on this series and please share with a guy friend or family member! 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 live out Christ's love to those around us. 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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.

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 understanding toward others. Join us next week for the series finale of "I Don't Like That!"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 Ridge Instagram Page for more updates and equipping resources.