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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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In this series finale episode, the team discusses Daniel's recorded prayer to God toward the end of his life in Daniel Chapter 9. Some scholars have stated that this is the best model for confessional prayer we have in Scripture. Listen as the team discusses what he is praying about, how he is praying, and how we can apply this passage to our lives…
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In Daniel Chapter 6, Daniel is in his eighties when he faces what would be the greatest challenge to his faith. As we've seen throughout this book, Daniel chooses faithfulness to God even though it puts his life in jeopardy. Listen as the team discusses what we can learn from Daniel's life and how God remains faithful through it all. LINKS IN THIS …
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In Daniel chapter 5, we are introduced to a new king, Belshazzar, who throws a feast for thousands in the middle of a war with the Medes and Persians. During the feast, God writes a message to Belshazzar on the wall, and Daniel is again brought in to interpret. Listen as the team discusses what the message meant and what God was about to accomplish…
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King Nebuchadnezzar has seen and experienced the power of God multiple times in Daniel chapters 1-3, yet still refuses to recognize Him as the Most High. Although Daniel warns through dream interpretation that God will soon humble him in a big way, Nebuchadnezzar doesn't heed his warning. Listen in as the team discusses what happens next in Daniel …
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In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden image of himself and demanded that all the people bow to the statue or be thrown into a fiery furnace. The team talks about the faith of three Jewish teenagers who refused the king's demand, how God was with them, and showed His power as the one true God. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questi…
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This week the team discusses Daniel 2. When the king's magicians are unable to explain and interpret his troubling dreams, Daniel is asked to make the correct interpretation. Daniel acts with great wisdom as trusts in God's sovereignty and ultimately gives God the glory for helping him to understand the king's dream. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you h…
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At the beginning of the book of Daniel, Jerusalem is overthrown and Daniel and his friends are taken captive to Babylon. With everything out of their control, we see them gain favor as they adapt to a new culture while honoring God and his ways. The team discusses how Christ Followers can adopt this posture as we live like foreigners and strangers …
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We're back with a new series discussing selected passages in the book of Daniel. This week, the team introduces the book of Daniel by talking about its historical timeline, themes of the book, and how the story of Daniel connects to the Bible's greater narrative. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email…
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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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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