Faith Forming Habits

As for Me and My House

The final episode of Take the Hill: Journey Through Joshua dives into one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Pastors Jay Austin and Brandon Reib unpack Joshua’s final leadership challenge to Israel, exploring spiritual drift, intentional leadership, family discipleship, and the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness. Through practical conversation and biblical insight, this episode challenges listeners to lead themselves first, identify the idols competing for their hearts, and choose daily to build homes centered on Jesus instead of culture.

God Fights for His People

In this episode of The Sharing Grace podcast Jay Austin, Cris O’Brien, and Brandon Rieb unpack Book of Joshua 10:1-15 and the powerful reminder that God fights for His people. From honoring difficult commitments to taking bold steps of faith, the conversation explores what it looks like to trust God in the middle of life’s battles. Together, they discuss integrity, obedience, courageous prayer, and how Joshua’s victory ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death. If you’re facing a battle, this episode will encourage you to trust God, move forward in faith, and pray boldly.

My Family List

Pastors Mark Ragsdale, Brandon Rieb, and Jay Austin continue the Take the Hill study through the book of Joshua with a powerful conversation about building a Christ-centered family. From the walls of Jericho to the rescue of Rahab, this episode explores five intentional commitments every family can make: putting Jesus in charge, keeping Christ at the center, trusting God even when it doesn’t make sense, helping others find rescue, and believing God for the impossible. Honest questions, biblical insight, and practical encouragement make this episode a roadmap for families who want faith to shape every part of their home.

Faith to Surrender Before the Victory

In this episode of Sharing Grace, Jay Austin and Jonmark Ragsdale walk through Joshua 5, unpacking the powerful rhythm of surrender, identity, and participation in our walk with God. From recognizing that God goes before us, to embracing our identity in Him, to letting go of the past and stepping into active partnership with His plans, this conversation invites listeners to stop chasing victory on their own terms and start trusting God’s process. Along the way, they connect themes like baptism, worship, and daily obedience in a way that feels both challenging and deeply practical. Also, quick heads-up, this episode is audio-only due to a little behind-the-scenes hiccup… think of it as less screen time, more soul time.

Faith Forming Habits

In this episode of the Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Jay sits down with Pastor Mark Ragsdale to unpack Joshua 3–4 and explore how God moves us from feeling stuck into walking boldly by faith. Together they discuss five powerful habits that build a formidable faith: starting each day with prayer and purpose, putting God first, fully surrendering to Christ, stepping forward in obedience before seeing the outcome, and remembering God’s faithfulness along the way. If you’ve been circling the same struggles or longing for spiritual momentum, this conversation offers practical encouragement to trust God’s leading and take your next step with “holy crazy” faith.