Faith, Purpose & Service Episodes

Guest: Randy Phillips is the founding pastor of Life Family Church in Austin, a longtime voice in ministry, and a founding member of the Dove Award–winning contemporary Christian group Phillips, Craig and Dean, whose music has reached millions over the past three decades. With a background that spans church leadership, television, and worship music, Randy has spent his life helping people connect faith to everyday living. Now, as the author of Guppy and the Silvery Hook, he brings that same hear...

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Monologue: Splooting EverywhereDSISD End of School Year RetirementsGuest: Chad Lawson is a former Green Beret and Ranger-certified U.S. Army veteran who spent the final seven years of his distinguished military career in special operations as part of a Special Missions Unit. He reported for boot camp on the morning of September 11, 2001, and medically retired in September 2019. Over the course of his service, Chad completed 15 combat deployments between 2003 and 2018. Chad has received ...

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Backpacking Oregon Hurricane Beryl Stealth Shopping Let's All Simmer Down Guest: Jerry Kelley has been the Pastor of the Cowboy Church of the Hill Country since 2013. He started as a pastor before graduation from Seminary at Rock Crossing Baptist Church which was physically on the 520,000 acre Waggoner Ranch south of Vernon, Texas. He also works as a lifeguard at the YMCA in Dripping Springs just a few days a week. He and his wife started lifeguarding because o...

Send us a Text Message. Monologue: Home in a Month-Hometown Missions History of Baptist Religion in US Mother Ducker Rockwall or Rock Wall? Don't Get Scammed Guest: Clay Barton is a former trial attorney turned Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church Dripping Springs. He became the Senior Pastor in 2019 after a long history with Bannockburn Church. Clay talks about the challenges and joys of leading his congregation and his love for the Dripping Springs Community. Meet your Neighbors! Steve M...

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Monologue: Hurkle Durkle into 2024 TX DOT Plans for Dripping Springs Meeting Unclaimed Walking Around $ Real Estate Minute Power Plant Protections Forget the Music Venue Here Comes Blue Sage Resort Guest: Barrett Criswell, the Area Director for Hays and Caldwell County FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), not only champions sportsmanship but also lives it. From a young age, he dazzled as a tennis prodigy, showcasing his talent on the court. His journey, however, wasn't just about victories;...

Monologue: Goodbye to Flo Dripping Springs Approves $44.7M budget School and City Taxes Still Rising New Laws in Texas Rap Battle with a Ninja Granny (and Steve) Guest: Jodi Mamula was invited to church while working as a professional dancer in a New York musical. While in a service, Jesus healed her from a spinal injury caused by dance. After that, she dedicated her whole life to seeking Him. When they began life together Jodi, and her husband Rob,knew they would serve the Lord as a family. A...

Monologue: Heat Tips from Idiots Hot Cars for Kids and Pets Turtle Tips Drug Abuse Pandemic Guest: Micah Scott shares his journey from starting to drink at age fourteen to his current sobriety. The lessons he learned along the way are valuable to everyone. We get a deep insight into how an intelligent and seemingly happy young man can fall into alcohol and drug use. His story is one of hope, struggle, love, and kindness of strangers. This is a powerful episode and one to share with a friend that...

Brock Stamps is the Campus Pastor of the Life Dripping Springs Church, part of the family of churches under Life Austin. He has been in ministry for 17 years. He talks about how he focused his leadership during the pandemic and how the youth suffered the most through the isolation of the lock downs. We discuss homelessness, the media's attitude towards Christianity and how parents can help keep strong relationships with their kids. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting peop...