Shepherd Talk

By Ridgecrest Baptist Church

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What's Shepherd Talk about?

Shepherd Talk is a weekly conversation with Pastor Ray Jones from Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama.

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Shepherd Talk episodes:

02.26.2021
45: Man... A Higher Class Of Creation
On this episode of Shepherd Talk, Lance sits down with Pastor Ray for a discussion about the innate dignity that we have as human beings created by God. You can read the Baptist Faith and Message here: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/
02.19.2021
44: God
This week on Shepherd Talk, Lance and Pastor Ray continue our series about the doctrines we believe and why with a conversation about what we believe about God. Access the Baptist Faith and Message here: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/ Next week, we continue...
02.10.2021
43: The Scriptures
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray discusses the doctrine of the scriptures and why they are so important to our faith. In this episode, Pastor Ray will answer these questions and more: - How do you choose what book...
02.03.2021
42: Doctrines We Believe
This week on Shepherd Talk we begin a new series focused on the importance of doctrine, which is simply what we believe! In this episode, Pastor Ray will answer these questions: - What scriptures show the importance of doctrine? -...
12.29.2020
41: The New Year
To close out Shepherd Talk in 2020, Pastor Ray is joined again by Lance Griffin to recap some of the lessons the Church has learned in 2020 and then look ahead to what is to come in 2021.Do you make...
12.22.2020
40: Christmas Theology
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray continues his discussion of the theology of Christmas with a focus on the importance of the virgin birth. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook:...
12.15.2020
39: Christmas Components
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray continues his discussion about the theology of Christmas. RUNDOWN...What is your favorite Christmas carol?How complicated are your Christmas decorations?The Christmas story...How do we help people understand the incarnation?CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org...
12.08.2020
38: Celebrating Christmas
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray starts a conversation about the Christmas season. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS ...
11.24.2020
37: Thanksgiving Thoughts
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray talks about some of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving and what it means to live lives of thanksgiving as Believers. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:...
11.17.2020
36: How Critical Thinking Shapes Your Worldview
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray talks about why developing the ability to think critically is important and how this practice shapes our worldview. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook:...
11.12.2020
35: Election Reflections
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray offers some reflections about where the country may be heading and what the Church should do in light of the circumstances. CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL...
11.10.2020
34: Do You Know Your Worldview? Pt. 2
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray continues his conversation about a recent column entitled "Do You Know Your Worldview? Read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/do-you-know-your-worldview/ Listen to the first episode in this conversation about worldviewApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/33-do-you-know-your-worldview/id1517881599?i=1000497380647Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yMbn3VGkyVrRTkDf5vp7WCHECK OUT OUT OUR...
11.05.2020
33: Do You Know Your Worldview?
CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbcdothan LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CRWqaj8HRTjyZdvZwG9pn?si=6G-IMu6-QGGD_D8NVa51Ug Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shepherd-talk/id1517881599 A2 Life...
10.20.2020
32: The Season of Opportunity
This week on Shepherd Talk, Pastor Ray discusses a column he recently wrote entitled “The Season of Opportunity.” Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/the-season-of-opportunity/ CHECK OUT OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.rbcdothan.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan/ ...
10.13.2020
31: When Prayer Doesn't Go Our Way...
On this episode of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, Pastor Ray talks about a recent column he wrote entitled “When Prayer Doesn’t Go Our Way…” Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/when-prayer-doesnt-go-our-way/ BooksOld Paths New Power by Daniel Henderson https://www.amazon.com/Old-Paths-New-Power-Awakening/dp/080241446X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2L2UUEMCLLX01&keywords;=old+paths+new+power+by+daniel+henderson&qid;=1582122637&sprefix;=old+paths,aps,174&sr;=8-1&linkCode;=sl1&tag;=thefergusonhome-20&linkId;=5b9d695e21fc03a33dbf19db20595b39&language;=en_USIs...
09.01.2020
30: A Conversation With Dr. Steve Gaines
A few weeks ago, Pastor Ray got a chance to sit down with Dr. Steve Gaines, former president of the SBC and current Pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. They talked about what it has been like to...
08.25.2020
29: Why the Sabbatical is Important
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, Chase talks to Pastor Ray about why he takes a sabbatical every year, what he did during his sabbatical this year, and why it's important for you to take some form of...
08.18.2020
28: Leadership in a Pandemic
Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones returns after a long hiatus during the pandemic and leadership during a pandemic is the topic of this episode's discussion! Give this episode a listen to find out Pastor Ray's thoughts on how we can...
06.18.2020
27: Leadership... Part 2
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, we’re continuing a multi part series of episodes devoted to the topic of leadership. Pastor Ray offers some really cool leadership insights over the next few episodes, so you don’t wanna miss...
06.18.2020
26: Leadership... Part 1
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, we’re beginning a multi part series of episodes devoted to the topic of leadership.
06.18.2020
25: Tragedy
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, Pastor Ray have a conversation about tragedy and how we as believers should handle it whenever it happens. Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's...
06.18.2020
24: Another Election Year
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, Pastor Ray revisits a column from 2016 as we are in the middle of another important election year. He goes over some key considerations to keep in mind when you are preparing...
06.18.2020
23: The Next Great Revival
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear a conversation about one of Pastor Ray’s recent sermon series topics... what will the next great revival look like? Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/is-a-blue-whale-the-biggest-thing-there-is/ Don't...
06.18.2020
22: Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear a conversation about one of Pastor Ray’s recent columns: “Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?” Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/is-a-blue-whale-the-biggest-thing-there-is/ Don't forget...
06.18.2020
21: Do They Know You in Hell?
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear a conversation about one of Pastor Ray’s recent columns: “Do They Know You in Hell?” Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/do-they-know-you-in-hell/ Don't forget to write to...
06.18.2020
20: Last Days and Stewardship
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear a little more about the current sermon series going on at Ridgecrest!
06.18.2020
19: The Greatest Discoveries of My Life... Part 2
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear part two of a conversation about 10 of the greatest discoveries of his life! Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this...
06.18.2020
18: The 10 Greatest Discoveries of My Life... Part 1
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear part one of a conversation about 10 of the greatest discoveries of his life! Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this...
06.18.2020
17: How to Focus on the True Meaning of Christmas
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: What Drives People? Pt. 1 If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or...
06.11.2020
16: Reasons and Responses for Depression
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Maintaining Momentum Pt. 2 If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
15: The Spiritual Tank
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Maintaining Momentum Pt. 1 If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
14: The Emotional Tank
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: When You Face Opposition If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
13: The Physical Tank
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Leading from the Inside If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
12: Who Will Go?
Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/who-will-go/ Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: The Power of Passion If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and...
06.11.2020
11: Two Part Forgiveness
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Leading from the Inside If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
10: 7 Commands for Victorious Living... Part 2
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: "Leadership Blunders Part 2" If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family...
06.11.2020
09: 7 Commands for Victorious Living... Part 1
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: "Leadership Blunders" If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family member!
06.11.2020
08: I'm Back
Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/im-back/ Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: "Achieving Exceptional Results" If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share...
06.11.2020
07: Falling Away or Spiritually Shallow?
Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/falling-away-or-spiritually-shallow/ Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: How the Second Coming Affects Your Ministry If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us...
06.11.2020
06: Wars and Rumors of Wars
Tune into this week's edition of Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones to hear a conversation about one of Pastor Ray's recent columns, Wars and Rumors of Wars! Read the column here: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/wars-and-rumors-of-wars/ Don't forget to write to...
06.11.2020
05: Time with the Lord
Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave us a review, and share with a friend or family member!
06.11.2020
04: Worship
Head to our website after the podcast to read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/worship/ Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Moses on Leadership Part 5. If you like what you hear,...
06.11.2020
03: Routines
Head to our website after the podcast to read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/routines/ Don't forget to write to us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Moses on Leadership Part 4. If you like what you hear,...
06.11.2020
02: A Fitting Tribute
Head to our website to read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/a-fitting-tribute/ Resources... "The Light and the Glory" https://www.christianbook.com/light-glory-revised-expanded-edition-1793/peter-marshall/9780800732714/pd/732714#CBD-PD-Description "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" https://www.amazon.com/Foxes-Book-Martyrs-Pure-Classics/dp/0882708759/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=John+Foxe&qid;=1566417077&s;=books&sr;=1-2 "The Insanity of God" https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-God-Story-Faith-Resurrected/dp/1433673088/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19GXTAQALD80I&keywords;=insanity+of+god&qid;=1566417143&s;=books&sprefix;=insanity+of+%2Cstripbooks%2C152&sr;=1-1 At the end, don't forget to email us at...
06.11.2020
01: Crucified with Christ
Head to our website to read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/crucified-with-christ/ At the end, don't forget to email us at [email protected] to ask for this week's free resource: Moses on Leadership Part 2. If you like what you hear you...
06.09.2020
00: Introduction
This week on Shepherd Talk with Ray Jones, Pastor Ray dives deeper into a recent column of his, Crucified with Christ. Head to our website to read the column: https://www.rbcdothan.org/article/crucified-with-christ/ At the end, don't forget to email us...

What's Shepherd Talk about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Shepherd Talk episodes:

45: Man... A Higher Class Of Creation

44: God

43: The Scriptures

42: Doctrines We Believe

41: The New Year

40: Christmas Theology

39: Christmas Components

38: Celebrating Christmas

37: Thanksgiving Thoughts

36: How Critical Thinking Shapes Your Worldview

35: Election Reflections

34: Do You Know Your Worldview? Pt. 2

33: Do You Know Your Worldview?

32: The Season of Opportunity

31: When Prayer Doesn't Go Our Way...

30: A Conversation With Dr. Steve Gaines

29: Why the Sabbatical is Important

28: Leadership in a Pandemic

27: Leadership... Part 2

26: Leadership... Part 1

25: Tragedy

24: Another Election Year

23: The Next Great Revival

22: Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?

21: Do They Know You in Hell?

20: Last Days and Stewardship

19: The Greatest Discoveries of My Life... Part 2

18: The 10 Greatest Discoveries of My Life... Part 1

17: How to Focus on the True Meaning of Christmas

16: Reasons and Responses for Depression

15: The Spiritual Tank

14: The Emotional Tank

13: The Physical Tank

12: Who Will Go?

11: Two Part Forgiveness

10: 7 Commands for Victorious Living... Part 2

09: 7 Commands for Victorious Living... Part 1

08: I'm Back

07: Falling Away or Spiritually Shallow?

06: Wars and Rumors of Wars

05: Time with the Lord

04: Worship

03: Routines

02: A Fitting Tribute

01: Crucified with Christ

00: Introduction