The Light Is Still Here

The Light Is Still Here

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  New episodes weekly. Follow so you don’t miss the next one.  Email us at hello@weekendjoyride.com Join us on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764086694]

People Want Real Again

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 Contact us: hello@weekendjoyride.com  New episodes weekly. Follow so you don’t miss the next one.  Email us at hello@weekendjoyride.com Join us on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764086694]

When the Track Opens Up

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/] - https://www.kentuckyderby.com/ *  Golden Tempo’s dramatic finish  *  Faith and momentum  *  Launching Honey by Yaya  *  Dreams and action  *  Red River Meeting House [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rrmh.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOG5CdEhJM3ZrdUh3eXJyMnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7F5h3pzaklBNjHuMvKSP_gMCVYzoxMsDKHxTLNm6DfOh0twuRKBW8mrX2PNw_aem_staGBobeQTIv51ojX8YnLw&h=AUBgOIS1inXIli0wyky_LQ3QNWQ-KNNF0VM8cHbwOHDnr3bQAyHIUoMT8gvOMeVntM9-ntrkLPjOkAHgkJUYuioEuSwIP-M0yDCu9rKlfa77lJVKzxsr8gYHO1-bmkNMOQ] - https://www.rrmh.org/ *  Cane Ridge revival history [http://www.caneridge.org/] - http://www.caneridge.org/ *  The Ark Encounter [https://arkencounter.com/] - https://arkencounter.com/ *  Prayer and spiritual renewal  *  Freedom250.org - www.freedom250.org  New episodes weekly. Follow so you don’t miss the next one.  Email us at hello@weekendjoyride.com Join us on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764086694]

You Didn't Miss Your Life

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”)  Contact us: hello@weekendjoyride.com Links from this episode: 100 Huntley Street [https://100huntley.com/] - https://100huntley.com/ Matthew West [https://www.matthewwest.com/] - https://www.matthewwest.com/ Matthew West - Good (Song) [https://www.matthewwest.com/music/good] - https://www.matthewwest.com/music/good Chris Renzema [https://www.chrisrenzema.com/] - https://www.chrisrenzema.com/ Ben Fuller [https://www.benfullerofficial.com/]- https://www.benfullerofficial.com/ Ben Fuller - Who I Am (song) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFklH5A4jA] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXFklH5A4jA  New episodes weekly. Follow so you don’t miss the next one.  Email us at hello@weekendjoyride.com Join us on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764086694]

Still Enough To See The Treasure

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 [https://pecanhousegrill.com/] and Harry's Boots [https://harrysboots.com/], 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/ We’d love to hear from you: hello@weekendjoyride.com  New episodes weekly. Follow so you don’t miss the next one.  Email us at hello@weekendjoyride.com Join us on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764086694]