RUF at Mercer University

Do you ever find yourself frustrated with not being the person you wish you were? Welcome to the club! When we face the parts of ourselves we wish were different we tend try to hide them or willpower our way out of them. Yet they always seem to return, don’t they? Are we hopeless? If you’re fed up with having to fake it, we invite you consider what Jesus has to say about how true and lasting change happens. You may be surprised by what he has to say.

What does Jesus think of our suffering? Listen in as Andrew walks through John 11 and unveils a savior who weeps with us in our suffering and overturns its power.

So many voices call with invitations to follow them into the good life. How do we discern which ones to listen to? How do we know if they’re telling the truth? Listen in as we explore these questions and consider what it means for Jesus to be the good shepherd who draws in his sheep with words of grace, love, and security.

We avoid things considered “cringe.” But what if avoiding those things actually impedes our growth and maturity as human beings? It turns out that most of the things we call “cringe” are essential to a life of flourishing but require tremendous courage. Where can we get that courage? Two words. The. Gospel. Listen in as we explore how the good news about Jesus grants us the courage we need to take risks, accept our limits, love selflessly, and so much more. Jesus wants to teach you how to live a life of cringe-maxxing.

Jesus says true freedom can only be found in him. But what is freedom anyway? Some say true freedom is the ability to do anything you want. But what if true freedom means the freedom to live exactly as you were meant to live? Curious? Listen in.

Join us as our Campus Assistant, Andrew, explores John 4 to show us how Jesus moves toward rather than away from our shame in order to heal and empower us for an altogether new kind of life!

Did you know Christianity has an understanding of salvation unlike any other religion? Tune in to hear some outlandish claims from Jesus about the extent and source of our salvation You may be surprised at what he has to say.

Alcohol can be a divisive topic among Christians. But regardless of how we feel about it, our first question should always be “What does Scripture say about this?” Listen in as we explore how alcohol is depicted in Scripture, discuss some misconceptions about alcohol, ask “why is getting drunk such a big deal?” and more!

John doesn’t just want to tell us about Jesus, he wants to show us Jesus. In John 2 we’re invited to see the first miracle (John calls it a “sign”) of Jesus in this gospel account. Jesus turns water into wine. Is this a cool parlor trick or something more? Tune in to find out.

John claims that Jesus is God in the flesh but are Jesus’ actions consistent with that claim? John understands that we can say whatever we like but saying something doesn’t necessarily make it true. So he goes to great lengths in his opening prologue to show us how Jesus’ actions back up his words and prove to us that Jesus is the most trustworthy person in the universe. And if that’s true, then we would be fools not to entrust ourselves to him. Curious to hear more? Listen in!