Episode 24 Brad Thomas "Not Done Yet" Lead Pastor Austin Ridge Bible Church

Great time visiting with a long-time friend and Lead Pastor Austin Ridge Bible Church. Brad and I first met in 1995 while we were both working at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas.Listen how FCA was a part of his spiritual journey and a FCA staffer, Fouad Faris, invited Brad into a discipleship relationship - which meant meeting at 5:45AM. A big commitment for a college student.Fast forward to 2024, Brad will celebrate 20 years at Austin Ridge Bible Church (aka Westlake Bible Church) this July. Learn how the term "lugnuts" came about. A term he uses frequently to describe himself and sinners alike - a term of endearment. Brad is not without his own challenges and struggles which he shares regarding his son Luke and his own health. Luke is a special needs young man that needs 24/7 attention. The Lord in not done with Brad. Most recently, he suffered a double stroke. As he continues to recover, the good Lord continue to use Brad to deliver God's message.As an avid golfer, Brad actually had two hole-in-ones in one round. Great story! Listen as he shares the title of a book everyone should read and the first verse he learned.Brad and his wife, Courtney, have a daughter that recently graduated from UT and is now works for EY in Dallas.  Brad cherishes his weekly date night with Courtney, a non-negotiable. Enjoy hearing from Brad - God is not done with him!