Why goodness keeps showing up, even after everything.

What do flower beds, summer reading, survival stories, Pentecost, and a worship song have in common?

For Mac and Rhoni this week, they all pointed back to the same reminder:

Goodness is still here.

In this episode of The Weekend Joyride, the conversation moves from the ordinary rhythms of summer into a bigger reflection on why people keep helping, rebuilding, forgiving, and carrying hope through dark seasons.

Mac and Rhoni talk about the kind of goodness that shows up after tragedy, the quiet courage found in history, the compassion people showed during COVID, and the local helpers who become living proof that light still has a presence in the world.

They also spend time talking about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit — not as a distant church topic, but as the reason believers are equipped to carry light into everyday life.

The episode closes with Rhoni’s music breakdown of Chandler Moore and Elevation Worship’s “God, I’m Just Grateful,” a song that lands this conversation in worship, gratitude, and the steady faithfulness of God.

Links for this episode:

Featured song: “God I’m Just Grateful” — Elevation Worship & Chandler Moore
Watch: Official live video for “God I’m Just Grateful”
https://youtu.be/YbGFYaA0SbY?si=JQuv0s4jZ1LPUdpn

Local ministry mentioned: Ark of Highland Lakes
https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/

Resource mentioned: Sparkling Gems From the Greek, Volume 2 by Rick Renner
https://renner.org/product/sparkling-gems-from-the-greek-volume-2/

Book mentioned: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
https://www.amazon.com/clp/1646140893?lv=shuf

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This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni are talking about why people seem to be craving “real” again.

Real books. Real conversations. Real memories. Real places. Real rest.

Inspired in part by Phil Wickham’s song “Hometown,” this episode turns into a thoughtful and personal conversation about familiar roads, grief, healing, church seasons, Pastor Ray, little escapes, summer reading, baseball cards, grounding, gardens, and the God who still knows how to surprise us.

Mac and Rhoni reflect on why shallow things do not help much when life hurts — and why ordinary things may matter more than we realize.

Maybe people want real again because real is where God has been meeting us all along.

This week, take the long way home and let God surprise you.

Links for this week's show:

Phil Wickham — “Hometown” - https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-believe-hometown-version/1737520927

Libby app - https://share.google/iGiUjRjwXj3gQx7QR

Ruby Payne / aha! Process - https://share.google/Qz0chW5jHp4rGBdnp

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan - https://www.pammunozryan.com/echo/

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry - https://share.google/ODBXWzf1EC5wnsOxX

The Joy Bomb by Tauren Wells - https://share.google/yQATyX26zoC5Tsh5E

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Mac and Rhoni talk Kentucky Derby excitement, comeback moments, and what happens when life starts moving again.

From a dramatic final stretch run at Churchill Downs to launching a long-discussed boutique dream, this episode is about momentum — and the surprising way faith often begins with one small step forward.

Along the way, the conversation turns toward Kentucky revival history, the Red River and Cane Ridge meeting houses, spiritual awakening in America, and the idea that sometimes the track opens up right when you decide to move.

Topics in this episode:

• The Kentucky Derby - https://www.kentuckyderby.com/
• Golden Tempo’s dramatic finish
• Faith and momentum
• Launching Honey by Yaya
• Dreams and action
• Red River Meeting House - https://www.rrmh.org/
• Cane Ridge revival history - http://www.caneridge.org/
• The Ark Encounter - https://arkencounter.com/
• Prayer and spiritual renewal
• Freedom250.org - www.freedom250.org

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Ever feel like you should be further along by now?

In this episode of The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni talk honestly about the gap between the life we imagined and the life we’re actually living. From quiet regrets to unexpected turns, this conversation explores what it means to trust that your story isn’t off track—even when it feels like it is.

Along the way, a simple (and slightly overanalyzed) movie moment turns into a powerful reminder: life moves in seasons. Some feel like things are falling apart. Some feel still and uncertain. But that doesn’t mean the story is over.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re behind in life… this episode is for you.

Featuring music inspiration from:

• Matthew West
• Ben Fuller
• Chris Renzema (“Springtime”)

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Links from this episode:

100 Huntley Street - https://100huntley.com/

Matthew West - https://www.matthewwest.com/

Matthew West - Good (Song) - https://www.matthewwest.com/music/good

Chris Renzema - https://www.chrisrenzema.com/

Ben Fuller - https://www.benfullerofficial.com/

Ben Fuller - Who I Am (song) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFklH5A4jA

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Sometimes the things that mean the most to us… are the things we didn’t recognize at the time.

In this episode of The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni reflect on growing up in San Saba and how places that once felt ordinary now feel like treasures.

From longtime favorites like Pecan House Grill and Harry's Boots, to stories of vision, legacy, and the independent spirit of the West, they explore how perspective changes over time—and how some people can see value long before anyone else does.

Along the way, the conversation is framed by the spirit of the West you hear in stories like Lonesome Dove—where people move toward something they believe in long before it fully exists.

That idea leads to something deeper: what if that same principle applies to our lives and our faith?

What if the treasure isn’t somewhere out there…
but has been there all along?

This episode is about slowing down, listening more closely, and learning to see what’s already right in front of you.

Links for this episode:

• Harry’s Department Store - https://harrysboots.com/
• San Saba, Texas - https://visitsansabatexas.com/
• Pecan House Grill - https://pecanhousegrill.com/
• Red Steagall (song) - https://www.redsteagall.com/
• Tierra Linda Ranch - https://tlrhoa.com/cgi-bin/aboutus.pl
• Lookout Mountain West - https://lookoutmountainwest.com/

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In this episode, Mac and Rhoni unpack what it means to be seen—by God, in our daily lives, and even within systems like education that are designed to measure growth and accountability. From the deeper meaning behind the names of God to the real purpose of STAAR testing in Texas, they bring clarity and perspective. Then, they lighten the load with a relaxing trip to Fredericksburg—German food, sweet memories, and a reminder to slow down and enjoy the ride.

Featured in This Episode

Fredericksburg Favorites

• Rockbox Theater - https://rockboxtheater.com/
• Altdorf Biergarten - https://www.altdorfs.com/
• Pasta Bella - https://www.pastabellarestaurant.com/
• Pritzer Sweet Shop - https://pritzersweetshop.com/
• Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery - https://www.icecreamandfun.com/

Local Bonus

• Chrissy’s Homestyle Bakery (Llano) - https://www.facebook.com/ChrissysHomestyleBakery/

Education Info

• Texas Education Agency (STAAR overview) - https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re in between seasons… this one may be right on time.

This week on The Weekend Joyride, it’s all about stepping into a new season.

Spring is showing up around Central Texas—hummingbirds returning, flowers waking up, and everything quietly coming back to life. That leads into a deeper conversation about how seasons in life—and in faith—don’t have to be forced. Sometimes, you just notice… it’s time.

Mac and Rhoni reflect on Hebrews 10 and what it means to grow into who you were created to be—understanding identity, purpose, and the process of becoming.

Then, the story of rising Christian artist Seph Schlueter—a “new” artist who’s actually spent years in a hidden season—reminds us that what shows up publicly is often the result of quiet growth no one sees.

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Links for this week's show:

• Texas Highways article on Hummingbirds in Texas https://texashighways.com/outdoors/whirring-dervishes-hummingbirds/
• Our friend & guest Pastor, Rich Hooper
  https://www.facebook.com/rich.hooper.35?
• Seph Schlueter
  https://www.sephschlueter.com/

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This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni share a tender conversation about the loss of their pastor, Ray Keasler of Abundant Heart Church in Granite Shoals, Texas, and the kind of life that keeps speaking even after someone is gone.

They reflect on what made Pastor Ray so deeply loved, from his fierce love for people to the warmth, humor, and real friendship they found with him and his wife Cricket in less than a year. Along the way, they talk honestly about grief, Resurrection Week, and the comfort of remembering that for believers, loved ones in Christ are not only part of our past, but also part of our future.

The episode also highlights one more part of Pastor Ray’s legacy: the songs he wrote in his final months, leaving behind words, music, and a witness that still remains.

If you are grieving someone you love, Mac and Rhoni also mention GriefShare, a ministry that helped both of them walk through loss with hope and perspective.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Pastor Ray’s music: https://suno.com/@flhmusic
GriefShare: https://www.griefshare.org/

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