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The Ride
by Rusty James
Rusty James is the host of The Ride Podcast. Come along during his daily commute and get a fresh perspective on life, love and our true purpose within the culture of today.
Episodes
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Dance of Beginnings
Written to celebrate the marriage of Russ & Christy Rowgo, March 15, 1997.
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The Ride - 258 - Making the point to make a point
Rusty looks at a few instances when simple actions made with intent created much more than the sum of the parts. Being reminded of the deliberate action of Christ to bring about abundant life should be a catalyst to actively follow Him and live out a life that though requiring faith to see, still...
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The Ride - 257 - Spanked
Sometimes we need a burst of God-inspired reality in the midst of our self-pity. Rusty is in smackdown mode, dishing out the encouragement with the reminder that we already have the victorious life regardless of what the surrounding voices might tell us. So... get ready to receive what you need...
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The Ride - 256 - Removing the Brace - Part 2
Rusty shares a few thoughts about our ministry to the family and how we should remember that our family members will each have different needs. God knows this and provides us the appropriate help to us so that we can provide the appropriate help to them. Continuing on yesterday's theme of…
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The Ride - 255 - Removing the Brace
Rusty fills you in on what has gone on in the last 12 weeks since the podcast went dark. Focusing on what he has considered is a true accomplishment, Rusty relives a bit of a personal struggle that has little to do with a leg injury and more to do with properly preparing for the adulthood of...
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The Ride - 254 - The Fire Zone
Rusty looks at how our mind and emotions can get overwhelmed due to past hurts and failures. As we look at what Christ did on the cross, we choose to alter our gaze and focus on this completed work and the new life His Holy Fire brings forth when given permission to destroy the power of the dead...
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The Ride - 253 - The Crushing and the Relief Valve
Rusty recalls a very special message from T.D. Jakes about the crushing issues of life and how to understand why they happen and how to approach these events that seem to defy God's victorious plan for our life. Could it be that in these times of testing our dependence upon God grows stronger -...
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The Ride - 252 - Death Trap and the Escape
Rusty puts a cinematic hat on today to describe an odd dream about death and dangerous living that may or may not have to do with anything - you be the judge. What he does know is that although our enemy is just a 'little yang', we must choose our life result or the default condition of our...
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The Ride - 251 - Relationships and the Flower
Rusty focuses on the importance, and really, the end-goal of relationships and how they meet a desperate need we all have by providing nutrients to our life. By hearing and acting on God's Word, we can focus our energies on the most appropriate sources of this 'life nutrition' and actively root…
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The Ride - 250 - The Keep
Rusty receives the prayer that Paul prayed over the Ephesians and gets reminded that the fullness of God can be active in the life of every believer. Let us break free from the simple and comfortable mindset that restricts us to the confines of... the keep.
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The Ride - 249 - The Taming and the Tongue
Rusty spends some much needed time discussing the tongue and how it plays a major part in the life of a believer. James tells us that blessing and cursing should not come from the same place - "it should not be so". We must keep control over what we say - especially when the words from our own...
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The Ride - 248 - The Polished Badge
Rusty contrasts some of the motivations we have against the vision that God would have for us. Knowing that God's plans are wholly good for us, why would we ever want to seek destinations that don't align with the Master's? Are we shining up a badge that means less than nothing when the important...
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The Ride - 247 - Misplaced Keys
Rusty remembers that our earthly life has a way to confuse and get us to unfocus from the one thing that can bring us ultimate joy and freedom. Our ride through life has but one key - perhaps down deep we already know what that is - or rather, Who. Let's not be confused but clear -- Jesus is the...
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The Ride - 246 - The Currency of Heaven
Rusty James thinks about how we sometimes cannot understand the plan God has for us, let alone the entire world. Looking at how our mortality causes us to be limited in our thinking, Rusty reminds us that it's ok to not understand it all but that is no excuse for not operating according to the...
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The Ride - 245 - Sacrificial Love & the 25-Year Chunk
Rusty considers the remainder of his years on earth. Reminded that his father had 25 years on him, Rusty encourages all to live for the right reasons and purpose a life that is sacrificial in the way we share love with others. It has less to do with how we are remembered and more to do with what...
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The Ride - 244 - Eternal Actions - Rusty's Tribute to His Father
Rusty goes into personal territory today and pays tribute to his father who recently went to his heavenly home. Filled with laughter, some tears, and a good dose of actionable intel, Rusty recounts some memorable actions that helped shape the life of his dad and how these multiplied into the...
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The Ride - 243 - The Thought Experiment
Rusty thinks about what would be possible if all people chose to live in such a way to align with God's will. Our world would be a much different place. Until this utopia occurs, Rusty is concentrating on how much he is depending on God to tackle the hurdles of life. Trying to do it on our own is...
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The Ride - 242 - Avoiding the Old Man Mind Disease
Rusty addresses the elephant in his ride - the lack of attentiveness to his wife. In a truly repentant 'cast, Rusty let's God remind us all about the importance of preferring our spouse and renewing our thought life from the disease of the improperly fed mind.
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The Ride - 241 - You Are Not Alone
Rusty thinks about doing an Ironman 70.3, or, more appropriately, thinks about others doing one. Even those of us who couldn't imagine entering a race like this know many of the challenges, but I'm guessing you haven't thought about the issue that Rusty dwells on today. It is an unlikely topic…
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The Ride - 240 - Preparation and the Bliss of Ignorance
Rusty explores the need for preparation in the culture of today - not so much toward natural things but focused on our spiritual preparedness. Contrasting the blissful ignorance on display everywhere you look to the deliberate preparation of the Gospel within our four walls, Rusty admonishes us…
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The Ride - 239 - Can I Get a Witness?
Rusty James gives an account of a personal story where God took a difficult situation and not only met a need but used the experience as a witness of His goodness. Let's not just pray for answers, but for opportunities where only God can provide the answer. It is in this where our salvation...
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The Ride - 238 - The Seinfeld Principle
Rusty James wants us all to know that we are qualified to live as Christ and speak as one called according to His purpose. Using an example from the unlikeliest of sources, Rusty challenges the self-defeating thought process that sidelines us much too often.
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The Ride - 237 - Stagnicity and the Freedom
Rusty gets real about how our thinking can take us, or rather keep us, in the place where we are bound to wrong ways of thinking - where we are unable to even perceive the freedom available to us. Be encouraged today as you realize there can be true escape from gutter mentality as we let go of…
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The Ride - 236 - Compromise and the Salve
Rusty recounts a dream where God provided a picture of a life that has reached a precarious spot. This is the location where a failure to make a decision can usher in problems just as troubling as actually making bad decisions. Tune in to see how a simple change can avoid the pitfalls of compromise.
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The Ride - 235 - Stress Management and the Song
Rusty recommends that although we cannot eliminate all stressors in life, knowing Who we can lean on is enough to get us by. In fact, more than just getting by, we are to remember that we are more than conquerors when we recognize that God has written a song of victory over us in spite of the...
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The Ride - 234 - The Spiritual Spring Thaw
Rusty knows that sometimes we just need to get a little scientific to better understand the things of God... sometimes. Like how we are to see the true unbounded power, warmth and provision that the Lord provides. Much like the rays of the sun, let's not underestimate the thawing impact God can...
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The Ride - 233 - The Repentant and the Power
What does repentance mean to you? Rusty looks at what the Word says about true repentance and how we might have misunderstood it to mean other things. When operating in authentic repentance, there is absolutely nothing that can stop you because your biggest hindrance is removed... You.
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The Ride - 232 - Speeding on Black Ice
Rusty James recommends we follow the Word of God and lean not on our own understanding - especially when the control we wish to exert on our life or the lives of others is tragically inadequate or just plain inappropriate to that which the Lord provides. Like speeding on black ice, our human...
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The Ride - 231 - Misrepresentation and the Tax Man
Just a quick note from Rusty on the importance of using the full information in defining what our situation is. Half-truths don't provide the whole story and if we base our lives on them, is it at all surprising that we don't walk in the victory that God says is readily available to us?
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The Ride - 230 - First Love Fire Protection
Rusty thinks about how profound a decision for Christ really is and how we should never lose sight of the powerful love of God that makes this life change even possible. This is this same love that should never cease impelling us to act as Christ's saving hands to those all around us unknowingly...
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The Ride - 229 - The Corner
Rusty decides to be bolder than normal and challenge those who haven't considered the depth of sacrifice it takes to "carry one's cross". If you find yourself in a spiritual tight spot, it might not be whether you have what it takes to escape but rather what you're willing to lay down.
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The Ride - 228 - The Victor's Sandwiches
Rusty James decides to just roll with it and let the Lord lead the discussion which touches on why The Ride Podcast came to be and why Rusty encourages believers to be less concerned with outward appearances and more focused on our relationship with Christ.
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The Ride - 227 - Frekken Lives
Rusty James wakes from a strange dream. One filled with spiritual meaning and practical encouragement. Tune in to see what this obscure word is and what lives are meant to be frekkenized.
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The Ride - 226 - Root Canals and Jerks
Rusty thinks about a situation in his day-to-day where fixing a problem required addressing the root issue and eliminating it. Much like our walk with Christ, we must be trust God that he can strengthen us enough so we can face and defeat our core issues. Much like root canals, we may encounter...
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The Ride - 225 - Calibration and Spinning Plates
Rusty James reminds us all of the importance of the rest found only in our Lord. When it comes to the things we do, the plates we spin and the calling we live out, the breath of God is the difference between victory and burn-out. Remember... breathe... just breathe.
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The Ride - 224 - Maturity and the Safety Net
Rusty James has been reading again. This time about teenage brains, neurons and maturity. Join in with The Ride to day for a heady conversation about the value of maturity in your life.
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The Ride - 223 - Sacrifice, Obedience and the Busybody
Rusty remembers when actually writing down a task list really forced a behavior shift. Not only did it inspire action, but most importantly, it reminded of the actions that are the most appropriate for the moment - right there in black and white. Of the things you know you should be doing, are…
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The Ride - 222 - The Detestable Seven
Rusty James looks at the 6 things the Father hates - plus one more to complete a perfect list of badness. Find out why these should be avoided and how having the life-seeking mind of Christ makes victory possible.
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The Ride - 221 - Timeless Wisdom
Rusty thinks about what voices we are listening to and recommends we focus on the timeless wisdom of God rather than the prevailing winds of doctrine that are always changing.
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The Ride - 220 - Cobwebs, Dust and Debris
Rusty James believes it is a good time for a little old-fashioned spiritual spring cleaning. Considering all the things that can temper, sap and even steal away our deliberate focus on the things God has called us to, Rusty looks at three areas we should clear away to ensure victory.
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The Ride - 219 - The Remembory
Rusty recounts a special memory of his that is triggered whenever a new level of hope is experienced. The impact of this is a strong reminder that God is always with us and His Word can activate new expectations of hope - each and every day.
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The Ride - 218 - The Packet
Rusty gets inspired by an old The Ride Podcast, so much that he is impelled to record an impromptu podcast. Letting his guard down to reveal a dream of tragedy and hope, Rusty figures God will direct the discussion and get all the glory. This one is guaranteed to change a life... promise.
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The Ride - 217 - The Plow, the Path, and the Backfilling of Light
Rusty James reminds us that letting God's light into a situation is more than merely wishing it to be so. For the light to shine guidance and protection upon our path and expose issues we must address, Christ must be given full reign and this requires action on our part. Activating obedience to…
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The Ride - 216 - The Transcript - Part 2
Rusty continues a discussion on what he has experienced as an undeniable truth about being transparent with your kids - especially those dealing with teen conflict. This 2-part series can help parents of all ages of children to establish a safe place within the family where justice reigns not by...
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The Ride - 215 - The Transcript - Part 1
Rusty James gets real with the unique struggles many parents face while raising strong-willed teenagers. In transparent fashion, Rusty gives his thoughts on a few key points to consider to ensure we keep boundaries established while not destroying the precious spirit of those entrusted to us by...
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The Ride - 214 - Thanksgiving and the Three Piles
Rusty James goes a little deep when thinking about being thankful and considers a few things that could derail a thankful heart. Living in gratefulness can be the normal when competing issues are put in their proper pile and dealt with. #Lifechangingpodcast
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The Ride - 213 - The Faulty GPS
Rusty James considers the paths we travel and wonder if there are times when our own GPS can get us off track. Looking at his commute and the life of Paul, Rusty reminds that though there are ways that seem right to a man, God has provided a much better blueprint for success.
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The Ride - 212 - The Marketplace of Ideas
Rusty James talks about the Idea Marketplace and encourages us to be a producer and not a consumer only. Knowing that God has empowered us to be an ambassadors of the good, it is proper to ask yourself - How will I change the world today?
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The Ride - 211 - The Needful Thing
Rusty James considers the old adage of 'burning the candle at both ends' and as always, has a few things to say about it. Considering that many have difficulty finding enough time, energy, wisdom or whatever to make it day to day, Rusty recommends that we approach how this apparent lack can be...
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The Ride - 210 - The Dichotomy - Raising Teenage Boys
Rusty James looks at the general challenges as well as some specific complexities of raising our next generation of men. Reaching into some personally unique perspectives as one who was once a teenager trying to 'figure things out', Rusty gives a smattering of advice with the best bit at the…
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