This week the crew reviews a familiar Sunday School story, the Good Samaritan. Yes, Jesus wants us to be nice to others, but as with the rest of the series, there is far more to the story.Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

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86. The Good Samaritan

Today, instead of a Bible story, the Roundtable crew sets the story straight on “church stuff.” You might have grown up thinking you had to read your Bible, go to church, and pray - or else. Lorri, Jeff, and Joey explore if these activities aren’t as much a “have to” as they are a “get to.” Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

90. Doing Church Stuff

In this week of Setting the Story of Straight, the crew takes on the story of Noah and the Ark. This story is more than just about a mean God, horrible people, and a bunch of animals. This story is actually about the heart of God: a loving, gracious God who is loving and longsuffering. Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

89. Noah and the Ark

Ever find it hard to believe that Jesus really knows you? Because if He really knows us, why would He use messed up people like ourselves to share His Good News? Check out the latest EQUIP Podcast episode covering The Woman at the Well, where we see Jesus and a woman have a conversation that leads to many people trusting in Him. Subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

88. Woman at the Well

The Roundtable crew couldn’t decide on just one Sunday School lesson on David, so they tackled his whole life. How do we reconcile David being God’s chosen King, the man after God’s own heart, with his life of sin? Take a listen as Jeff, Lorri, and Joey “set the record straight.” Subscribe to “EQUIP Austin Ridge” anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Be sure to rate, review, and share with friends.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

87. David

In Episode 1 of Setting the Story Straight, the Roundtable crew starts at the beginning: Genesis 1-3. They retell the stories, Creation and the Fall, as we’ve all heard in Sunday school. Then they set the story straight!Give this episode a listen to some often forgotten or missed truths found in these two biblical accounts! Remember to subscribe to EQUIP Austin Ridge wherever you get your Podcast.LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

85. Creation and the Fall

The Roundtable crew is back for another season! In this episode, Lorri, Jeff, and Joey catch up on their respective summers, discuss what God has been teaching them, and chat about the upcoming series called, “Setting the Story Straight.”If you want a weekly reminder of when the podcast is uploaded, subscribe anywhere you get a podcast to, “EQUIP Austin Ridge.”LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses.If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org.Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

84. Fear, Trust, & Catching Up

BONUS POD: The Young Adult Ministry invited the EQUIP Roundtable crew out to their Tuesday service. Their task was to discuss Community & Discipleship. Young Adult Pastor, Matt Thigpen, joins the crew to discuss.  LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

83. A Live Roundtable: Community and Discipleship

In the Season Finale of Sacred Cows, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss the “Sacred Cow of Agreement.” How big of a deal is it when you and another Christ Follower disagree about different points of theology or practice? How do you navigate those discussions and feelings? So, the crew evaluates what the scriptures say about being of one mind and yet offer some thoughts about how to navigate disagreements. Listen to the full episode and catch past episodes by subscribing on iTunes or Stitcher. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources.

82. The Sacred Cow of Agreement

Many Christ Followers have asked, "How far can I go in "x" area of life before it becomes sinful?" The most common topics of this type of question are language, substances and spiritual disciplines. The issue is this is the wrong question. In this episode the Roundtable crew discusses how different people respond to this question: with permission and license or legalism. Together the team seeks to encourage us to instead ask, "How can we glorify God in all that we think, say and do?" LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

81. The Sacred Cows of License & Legalism

Joey, Jeff, and Lorri begin the episode clearing up some things they discussed about discipline from last week’s episode. Then, they tackle the Sacred Cows of Parenting surrounding school, grades, extracurriculars, and media. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For more resources on parenting check out https://biblicalparenting.org/. If you’d like immediate support and encouragement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at equip@austinridge.org. For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

80. Sacred Cows of Parenting Part 2

This week is part 1 of a 2-part conversation about the Sacred Cows of Parenting. The crew acknowledges that there are all kinds of opinions about parenting. So, they tried to stay focused on what God says about parenting and apply it to two main topics: faith & discipline. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

79. Sacred Cows of Parenting

For Spring Break - we have a rerun. But it fits our Sacred Cows series really well! Back in January, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri sat down to discuss current events and how to process all that was happening in our world as Christ Followers. Like the Sacred Cows series, the crew discusses some natural bents Christians have toward politics and filter it all through the scriptures. Subscribe, listen, rate, and share! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

78. The Sacred Cows of Politics

In episode 3 of Sacred Cows, the team explores what the Bible says about marriage. Then, they discuss some of the Sacred Cows they have heard regarding marriage, “never go to bed angry,” “she just needs to submit to me...” and more. As always, they laugh a lot and yet do some course-correcting. Enjoy! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

77. The Sacred Cows of Marriage

This week, Joey, Jeff, and Lorri discuss how the Christ Follower can differentiate between what is Christian orthodoxy, a personal conviction, and an opinion. Then, they discuss what types of sacred cows can be present regarding these areas of orthodoxy, convictions, and opinions. Please subscribe, rate, and share the EQUIP Roundtable Podcast! LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: For information on upcoming EQUIP classes and events, visit www.austinridge.org/equipclasses. If you have any questions or feedback on the show, please email us at equip@austinridge.org. Follow our EQUIP Austin Ridge Facebook page for more updates and equipping resources. 

76. Orthodoxy vs. Opinions

EQUIP is a ministry designed to give you practical tools for your faith! EQUIP's goal is to help us better understand God’s Word, grow in our relationship with Jesus, and confidently engage others with the Gospel. Throughout the year, we host large-scale events that include a time of teaching, breakouts, and a live Q&A panel. More frequently, we offer Sunday morning or mid-week classes that focus on knowing, growing and serving Jesus. We bring our equipping efforts directly to your home via podcasts and roundtable discussion videos.