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The Weekend Joyride episodes

  • Follow The Star & Find Your People

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac talks with Pastor Stephen Headley and Stephanie Weiss from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church about Follow the Star — a powerful Christmas experience that takes visitors through the life of Jesus, from the manger to the empty tomb. It’s one of the most meaningful community events in Central Texas, and this conversation opens the door to the heart behind it.

    Then Mac and Rhoni dive into “Destined to Win” — exploring why nobody steps into their purpose alone, how to recognize the people God has placed in your life, and why discernment in relationships can be a destiny-defining skill.

    It’s a blend of Christmas reflection, community, and encouragement for your faith and calling.

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    37 min
  • Maps, Cream Gravy, and Mindset

    This week, Mac and Rhoni open with a marriage classic: who really knows the directions — the husband, or Google? From there, the show naturally shifts into the why behind the Weekend Joyride itself: learning together, encouraging others, and sharing faith that’s real.

    Then it’s off to Texas food heaven for the first-ever Weekend Joyride Chicken Fried Steak Tour — from San Saba to Marble Falls to Winchester and everywhere in between.

    Mac and Rhoni also share a laugh about helping the in-laws navigate the TV remote… while accidentally sabotaging each other with competing remotes.

    The episode wraps with a powerful reflection on the songs looping in your head — and why the words you repeat can shape your mindset, emotions, and spiritual life.

    It’s humor, hope, and Hill Country flavor all in one episode.

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    35 min
  • Rooted in Rhythm & Finding Your Faith Flow

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, Rhoni & Mac take a look at the latest in Christian music — with hits from Crowder, Josiah Queen, and Anne Wilson — and dig deeper in a new Faith 2.0 conversation about finding a church where you can grow strong.

    It’s a ride full of encouragement, melody, and real-life connection — plus a few listener shout-outs from the Joyride family.

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    35 min
  • Showing Up With Heart

    This week, Mac and Rhoni reflect on the joy of showing up — in faith, in family, and in life.
     They share stories from a Crowder concert, talk about how to vote with wisdom and conviction, and explore how reading shapes hearts and homes.

    Then they take a road trip to San Antonio for food, history, and laughter — and wrap with a look ahead to Follow the Star, one of Central Texas’ most meaningful Christmas experiences.

    The Weekend Joyride airs Saturdays at 11 & 5, Sundays at 1 on Joy512.com.
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    36 min
  • Quiet Faith, Loud Joy, and the Sound of Peace

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni explore faith that breathes.
    They dig into how to study the Bible on a deeper level, talk about Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory and what it means to release control, and discover the quiet spaces hiding in the heart of Austin.

    Then they close with upcoming worship concerts across Central Texas — from Chris Tomlin’s sold-out show to C.C. Winans, Kane, and Third Day — celebrating the sound of faith that carries farther together than alone.

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    35 min
  • Airshows, Heartstrings, and The Things That Stay

    This week, Mac and Rhoni explore how the things we love — from spaghetti to fiddle music — might be part of something deeper: our spiritual DNA. They unpack faith that’s been passed through generations, share stories of Texas roots and favorite songs, and celebrate For King & Country’s new single, “World on Fire.”
    Then they roll into Llano for a preview of the Wings, Wheels & Wine Airshow, happening November 8th — a day of vintage planes, classic cars, and family fun in the Hill Country.
     

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    37 min
  • Unicorns, Cats & Corinthians

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni go from deep Bible study to Texas trivia, pet adventures, and vacation dreams.
    Segments include a look at 1 Corinthians 3 and what it means to grow in faith, a tour through some surprising history tidbits (yes, Scotland’s national animal really is a unicorn), and a laugh about convincing a cat to take its medicine before ending with sun-and-sand plans for South Padre and beyond.
    It’s faith, fun, and real-life marriage banter from Austin and the Hill Country. 

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    33 min
  • Faith, Dirt, and the IKEA Maze

    In this week’s Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni take you on a ride through faith, memory, and everyday adventures. We start with a reflection on the cornerstone of our faith, shift into how something as simple as the smell of dirt can stir deep memories, and wrap things up with a side trip into Austin — first to the UT Surplus Warehouse and then into the winding maze of IKEA. Along the way there’s laughter, lessons, and reminders that joy is found in both the big and the small.

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    32 min
  • Silver, Songs, and Sacred Stories

    Episode 12 – Silver, Setlists & Side Trips

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni take you on a laid-back but meaningful ride through:

     A delivery of a new graded silver coin—and what it sparks about values and memory-making

    A chat featuring worship leader Jamie MacDonald about music that leads people to Jesus

    A deep Side Trip into travel, transitions, and trusting God in marriage and life

    With warmth, humor, and unfiltered real talk, this episode reminds us that the ride is always better when taken together.

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    26 min
  • Faith & Passion, Donuts and West Austin Days

    This week on The Weekend Joyride, it’s donuts, deep moments, and a little dive into the past.

    We kick things off with a sweet little detour from Rosh Hashanah into yeast-raised memories and donut goodness. Then, Mac sits down with Kristian Stanfill of Passion Worship for a raw and honest conversation about music, faith, and healing. Finally, we take a nostalgic cruise through West Austin as Rhoni shares some personal reflections.

    It’s faith-filled, joy-soaked, and sprinkled with sugar — just the way we like it.

    🕚 Saturdays at 11 AM & 5 PM
     🕐 Sundays at 1 PM
     📻 Only on Joy512.com

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    35 min

About The Weekend Joyride

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The Weekend Joyride is a 30-ish minute weekly podcast with Mac and Rhoni—real conversations about faith, life, music, and the everyday moments that make you stop and think.


Each…