Best Restore Austin Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Jordan | Summer Mixtape 34:18

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God often meets us not in the noise of life, but in the quiet places of confusion, doubt, and suffering. Our Summer Mixtape continues this week, and we will hear from Restore's Care Pastor - Mark Jordan! Join us as Mark preaches about how the whisper of God can bring clarity, comfort, and unexpected connection when we need it most! We livestream ev…

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The True Cost of Restoring a Jeep (and Following Jesus)… Plus Dirt Gives Away T-shirts—In the Garage with BT 15:24

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When BT found his dream restoration vehicle, a 1978 Jeep CJ-7, he had no idea just how much time, effort, and money it would cost him. But with his eyes focused squarely on the end goal, he kept moving forward, even when it was uncomfortable and difficult. Recorded live in his garage, he explains how the physical reality of counting the costs of th…

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Winning the Fight for Fatherhood—Live in Cincinnati 51:22

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Fatherhood is a fight to the finish, but how do you know if you are winning? In this live talk, recorded at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Brian unpacks the three F’s that all great fathers do. They (a) follow a framework, (b) they stand tall as a figure worth emulating, and (c) they finish. Whether you are a biological dad or not, you can still …

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Kelsie Rogers | Summer Mixtape 28:20

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Summer Mixtape is our annual teaching series about diverse topics. Scripture invites us into a deeply personal, embodied relationship with a God who meets us not in perfection, but in the raw, honest places of our humanity. In Jesus—the Word made flesh—we see that our bodies, our stories, and even our mess are sacred spaces where God chooses to dwe…

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Finishing Builds Confidence with Petey—Gear Head, Chopper Pilot & BT’s Friend (Part 2) 35:06

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Finishing doesn’t just complete projects, it changes you. In part two of a powerful conversation, Brian and Petey discuss finishing as a way of life. Petey shares how he overcame $1 million in debt, is healing from the sudden death of his wife, and how finishing is connected to confidence. Watch the full episode on YouTube here. If you missed part …

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Jonathan Fisher | Summer Mixtape 28:18

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Summer Mixtape is our annual teaching series about diverse topics. Diversity is one of our core values here at Restore because we believe the church works best when we embrace and empower the differences around us. We also believe learning widely from a variety of perspectives makes us all better. We livestream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d l…

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Lindsay Contreras | Summer Mixtape 23:13

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Summer Mixtape is our annual teaching series filled with diverse voices and diverse topics. Diversity is one of our core values here at Restore because we believe the church works best when we embrace and empower the differences around us. We also believe learning widely from a variety of perspectives makes us all better. Join us as Lindsay Contrer…

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How to Finish What You Start with Petey—Gear Head, Chopper Pilot & BT’s Friend (Part 1) 31:14

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Lots of people start things… very few finish. Recorded live at the Barndo, where BT is restoring a WW2-era Dodge Power Wagon, he is joined by his friend, Peter Standhart. Petey is a gear head, a former Army helicopter pilot, and a man who won’t quit. In part one of this two-part conversation, the pair talk cars, choppers, and why finishing what you…

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Is AI Pushing Us Toward God? with Bobby Gruenewald—CEO, YouVersion Bible App 1:07:27

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Instead of something to be feared, Bobby Gruenewald has always seen technology’s potential for good. One day, while waiting in a long line at the Chicago airport, he wondered: could technology improve his lagging Bible-reading habit? Bobby pulled on that string, and the YouVersion Bible App was born. Launching as one of the 200 original free apps o…

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Decoding Revelation, Avoiding Burnout, and More: Fishbowl Questions with Matt Chandler—Pastor 1:01:56

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BT and Matt Chandler sit down for an hour of questions pulled at random from a fishbowl. Covering topics as wide-ranging as food and fatigue, to family rhythms and the mystery behind the biblical book of Revelation, it’s an unpredictable ride filled with aggressive gold. Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube, here.…

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Warnings about Wealth | Kingdom Community 31:09

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Greed leads to grief, but generosity leads to joy. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we can break the toxic cycles of acquisition and consumption by looking for ways to be generous! We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources Referenced: God and Money…

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How Can I Get The Most Out of Summer? — One Question with BT 25:57

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Memorial Day, the un-official kickoff to summer, is just days away. For many people, summer means a different pace of life. But a summer slowdown doesn't mean you stop taking ground—in fact, it might be exactly what you need to take your life to the next level in the fall. In this One Question deep-dive, Brian shares his plans for the summer, why r…

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Cultivating a Resilient Faith | Kingdom Community 25:31

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Committing ourselves to the work of Jesus does not come without cost. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we can cultivate a resilient faith especially when following Jesus gets hard! We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources Referenced: Running with …

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My Wife Cheated With the Neighbor; We're Still Married with Harrison Scott Key—Humor Writer 1:02:15

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Harrison Scott Key thought his life was moving in the right direction. An award-winning humor writer, with two successful books under his belt, he was working on his third when everything hit the fan. His wife, the mother of his three girls, and a woman who spent nearly every Sunday of her life in church, was asking for a divorce. Why? She was in l…

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Faith Without Works Is Dead | Kingdom Community 28:00

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Jesus didn't say, "Here is the truth, come believe it." He said, "I am the truth, come follow me." Join us today as we continue in our series on Kingdom Community where Zach W. Lambert will be exploring the question, "How can people who call themselves Christians behave in such radically different ways?” by looking at the book of James. We live-str…

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Choosing the Harder Path Changed Everything with Austin Knight—Arctic Paratrooper 1:00:56

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Austin Knight thought he had life by the horns, until he was fired, and dumped by his girlfriend, on the same day. Facing the task of starting over, he had two routes to choose from—the ease and stability of a corporate job, or joining the U.S. military as a paratrooper. He chose the harder route, and wouldn’t change it for the world. A part of the…

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The Power of Words | Kingdom Community 21:26

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Join us as Lindsay Contreras kicks off the last series in our Year of Discovering God’s Kingdom. It’s called Kingdom Community and it’s all about how should live inside of the communities of faith Jesus is shaping among us. We will be walking through the very practical book of James and today Lindsay is talking about the power of our words. We are …

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3 Ways to Elevate Your Marriage—Live from Couples Camp 24:25

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Couples Camp isn’t a sit-and-get seminar. It’s a 48-hour adventure, full of laughter, fun, campfires, worship, teaching, and encouragement for the most important team you are part of—your marriage. In this teaching, recorded live at Couples Camp, Brian shares three simple ways you can take your marriage to the next level. Find out more, and stake y…

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The WACC Scandal, The RESTORE Act and Legal Battle vs. Westlake Smear Cartel 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Join guest host Brad Swail as he interviews Aaron & Ivana Silva about their efforts to pass the RESTORE Act into Texas law. They delve into the Westlake Athletic Community Center (WACC) scandal and discuss how Eanes missed a $210 million endowment opportunity. Aaron also discusses the closures of Valley View and Eanes Elementary as the district ada…

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Grab The Steering Wheel of Your Life with Rich Franklin—UFC Legend (Part 2) 49:28

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Brian continues his conversation with UFC Hall of Famer and MMA Legend Rich Franklin. In the second half of this two-part conversation, Rich and Brian discuss the power of consistency, what a Hall of Famer eats (and avoids at all costs), small steps to kickstart an aggressive life, and why they both gravitate toward hunting. Watch the full episode …

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Choosing Hope | Easter 2025 18:49

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Happy Easter! Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we can choose hope through Jesus even when things feel fragile all around us. We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources Referenced: Disturbing the Peace by Václav Havel Love's Braided D…

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An Insatiable Drive to Improve with Rich Franklin—UFC Legend (Part 1) 1:02:40

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Rich Franklin is a legend, both inside and outside the Octagon. A middleweight title holder, and UFC Hall of Famer, Franklin built a career on toughness, fight IQ, and unbelievable resiliency—he once knocked out Chuck Liddell with a broken arm. Outside the ring, he’s just as driven. In business, in faith, and in his health, Rich Franklin has an unb…

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Why Was Jesus Crucified | Palm Sunday with David Gushee 32:27

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Join us today as Dr. David Gushee explores the power and political dynamics behind the crucifixion of Jesus, and what that means for us today. We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.

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What Is Prayer and How Do I Get It To Work?—One Question with BT 15:56

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BT does a deep dive on prayer, one of the most misunderstood and underutilized spiritual disciplines. He covers common questions like: “What is prayer?”, “How do I do it?” and “How do I get it to work?” Full of aggressive and actionable tips to get more yeses when you pray—things like (1) be animated, (2) be specific, and (3) picture what you are p…

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Follow | Communing with the King 26:14

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Jesus never let someone else’s hate keep him from leading with love and neither should we. **Join us this Sunday as Zach W. Lambert talks about following Jesus, even when it’s difficult. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources Referenced: Gospel Medicine by Barbara Brown Taylor Won’t You Be My Neighbor …

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Episode 20: The Kingdom of God: Part I | Episode 0020 w Chad Goble 2:03:22

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What does it truly mean to build the Kingdom of God? It’s a question that echoes through scripture and sermons, yet the answer often feels elusive. Is it simply attending services and giving offerings, or is there a deeper, more profound meaning? This discussion delves into this complex topic, exploring the multifaceted nature of building God’s Kin…

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The Five Friendships You Need with Alli Patterson—Pastor, Author & Podcaster 56:46

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Lone wolves are sicker, weaker, and die earlier than wolves in a pack. While loneliness continues to climb, the aggressive take action against it. Pastor and author, Alli Patterson, returns to The Aggressive Life to unpack her newest book: Blueprint for Belonging. She walks through the five types of friendships everyone needs, where to find them, a…

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Connect | Communing with the King 25:59

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Absolutely nothing compares to the joy that comes from making our home in the love of God through loving one another. Join us this Sunday as Zach W. Lambert talks about connecting with God and each other. We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect. Resources R…

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Episode 19: True Discipleship | Episode 0019 w David Ross 1:09:07

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The Path to True Discipleship: Following to Lead Discipleship is more than the title of a book—it’s a way of life. In a world where many claim to follow Jesus, few truly embrace the calling of discipleship. This was the central theme of our latest discussion, where we explored the distinctions between merely believing and actively following Christ.…

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Building A Marriage You Actually Want with Dave & Ann Wilson—Marriage Gurus 54:28

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Dave and Ann Wilson have been helping others create the marriages they actually want for three decades—but their marriage wasn’t always one worth emulating. On their 10th wedding anniversary, Ann admitted that she had lost her feelings for Dave, taking him completely by surprise. Instead of arguing or fighting back, Dave took that moment to apologi…

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Abide | Communing with the King 23:57

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Jesus is not like any other king in history because we have the opportunity to commune with him. This week we are exploring what it looks like to abide with Christ. If Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches, what kind of fruit are we supposed to be producing? Join us this Sunday as our Executive Pastor, Lindsay Contreras, kicks off our next ser…

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Making “Ozark” and “The Accountant” with Mark Williams—Hollywood Writer & Producer 1:12:23

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Mark Williams is one of the masterminds behind some of the best TV and movies of the past decade. He was a writer and producer for Netflix’s smash Ozark. He produced Ben Affleck’s action films The Accountant and The Accountant 2. He’s done movies with Liam Neeson, Alfie Allen, and Jon Bernthal. But his next big swing just might be the most aggressi…

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Episode 18: Power of Confession | Just a Thinker | Episode 0018 5:42

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he does some confessing. #JustThinkAboutIt #JustAThinker #DreamBigDoGood JustAThinker.com #UPCI https://www.youtube.com/@Just-a-Thinker https://www.facebook.com/justathinker2017/ X @_Just_A_Thinker IG @just_a_thinker_podcast

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Risk is Key to Growth in Friendships, Marriage, and Business with Ron Razete—Founder, Peace, Love and Little Donuts 1:09:23

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When Ron Razete launched Peace, Love and Little Donuts, it was an incredible risk. After multiple failures in the entrepreneurial space, Ron and his wife, Marci, had their backs against the wall. With nowhere else to turn, she sold her car to finance the venture, and the couple opened their first brick and mortar store in Pittsburg. 15 years later,…

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Inclusion | Kingdom Ethics 29:04

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What so many religious leaders then and even now don’t realize is that the table doesn’t belong to them. It doesn’t belong to any of us. The table belongs to Jesus and he has made it abundantly clear who gets to sit with him - absolutely anyone who wants to. Join us as Zach W. Lambert teaches about how we practice radical inclusion! We are here and…

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How to Put Your Phone Down and Live More with Darren Whitehead—The Digital Fast 1:09:24

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Studies are clear: screens dominate our waking hours. It’s not uncommon to spend 7-10 hours in front of one, every single day. We don’t like it, but feel powerless to change it. That’s where Darren Whitehead comes in. A pastor, and author of “The Digital Fast,” Darren leads others to experience the power and life change he discovered through intent…

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Episode 17: Just a Thinker | Episode 0017 | Illegal Immigration & the Church w/ Chad Goble 1:37:14

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Chad Goble and they discuss illegal immigration and the Church. Illegal immigration is a highly debated issue, especially within the church. As believers, our challenge is to navigate the balance between respecting the law and extending grace to those in difficult circumstances. Should the…

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Generosity | Kingdom Ethics 33:46

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There is no life in greed. There’s no life in the toxic cycle of accumulation and consumption, but there is abundant life in generosity. **Join us as Zach W. Lambert teaches about how we can become people who look for ways to be generous! We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.rest…

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Episode 16: Just a Thinker | Episode 0016 | Restoration of the Broken - Restoration Ranch, Texas w/ Dr. Jenifer Wakefield 36:39

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Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Dr. Jenifer Wakefield, Executive Director of Restoration Ranch, Texas. Dr. Wakefield's journey into full-time ministry began in 2012 when she transitioned from the corporate world to working at her home church in Austin. Through this role, she encountered individuals in deep distress, incl…

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How to Be a Better Husband—One Question with BT 18:41

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The phrase “how to be a better husband” is Googled nearly 2x as much as “how to be a better wife.” Why is that? And how do you know if you’ve found a good answer? With nearly 40 years of experience, BT gives his perspective on that question. To be a better husband, he believes it involves seeing your marriage as a team, spending your energy toward …

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Justice | Kingdom Ethics 34:33

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This morning we are kicking off a 3-part series exploring three Kingdom virtues: justice, generosity and inclusion. Join us as Zach W. Lambert teaches about how we can follow Jesus into justice work with so much injustice all around us. We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restor…

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Growing Prophetic Spiritual Muscles with Paul Maconochie—Leader, Teacher, Pastor 1:14:37

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Does prophecy still happen today? Paul Maconochie thinks so, and that God is speaking to anyone willing to listen. Alongside BT, Paul unpacks the ways he hears from God, the risk it takes to share with others, and how we can learn to do the same. This aggressive conversation will push you out of your comfort zone and into a better place—because the…

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Erin Moon | I've Got Questions 35:10

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We are so excited to learn from writer, podcaster, and storyteller Erin Moon today! Erin will be preaching about the redemption offered to all people through Jesus—even those we least expect. We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.…

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Pushing Yourself to the Limit (and Beyond) with Dan Rebella—Runner, The Great World Race 47:49

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Running has been in Dan Rebella’s blood for years, so when the ultimate challenge presented itself, he didn’t blink. In late 2024, Dan signed up for the inaugural running of The Great World Race—7 full marathons, on all 7 continents, in only 7 days. From the first race, in Antarctica, to the final in Miami Beach, Dan pushed himself to the utter lim…

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Community Partner Sunday 14:27

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Restore mobilizes volunteers and funding to work with organizations who are already doing an amazing job helping people in need in our community and around the world. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about how Christians are at their best when partnering to do good in the world and we highlight some of our community partnerships! We are here …

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Episode 15: Just a Thinker Episode 0015 | Discipleship with David Ross | Part I 1:14:08

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Join host Bryan Bootka and guest David Ross as they discuss Stan O. Gleason's book Follow to Lead: The Journey of a Disciple Maker Stan Gleason raises many good points and asks several questions we should all be considering today. - What are some non-essential traditions we observe, and how can they hinder rather than help build the Kingdom of God?…

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Hack Your Habits For A Better Life with Michael Easter—Researcher, Author, Rucker 1:02:28

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Culture is constantly selling us something. Michael Easter thinks it's time we stop buying. The best-selling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain returns to the podcast to help us push back against the craving and consumerism that keep us in shackles. From understanding how slot machines keep you hooked, to the power of community, to why…

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The Narrow Way | Kingdom Manifesto (Sermon on the Mount) 25:38

5M ago25:38

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Calling yourself a Christian is not the same thing as following Jesus. Almost every day we see clips of pastors and politicians using the name of Jesus to justify opposing ideologies. How do we decipher who is right? How do we know we are following Jesus? Join us today as Zach W. Lambert concludes our Sermon on the Mount series talking about the na…

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5 Keys to Improving Your Finances with John Hope Bryant—Financial Literacy Expert & Coach 57:59

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John Hope Bryant is a successful entrepreneur, author, and financial guru who believes financial literacy—understanding how to make, save, and spend money—is the civil rights issue of our era. And he’s doing something about it. He’s written best-sellers, advised presidents, and helped influence policymakers. But his most enduring work is as the CEO…

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The Lord’s Prayer | Kingdom Manifesto (Sermon on the Mount) 29:10

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Many of us have a complicated relationship with prayer, but did you know that Jesus pauses to teach us how to pray during the Sermon on the Mount? Join us today as Zach W. Lambert continues our Sermon on the Mount series talking about prayer! We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.or…