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In this episode, Mac and Rhoni unpack what it means to be seen—by God, in our daily lives, and even within systems like education that are designed to measure growth and accountability. From the deeper meaning behind the names of God to the real purpose of STAAR testing in Texas, they bring clarity and perspective. Then, they lighten the load with a relaxing trip to Fredericksburg—German food, sweet memories, and a reminder to slow down and enjoy the ride.

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Fredericksburg Favorites

• Rockbox Theater - https://rockboxtheater.com/
• Altdorf Biergarten - https://www.altdorfs.com/
• Pasta Bella - https://www.pastabellarestaurant.com/
• Pritzer Sweet Shop - https://pritzersweetshop.com/
• Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery - https://www.icecreamandfun.com/

Local Bonus

• Chrissy’s Homestyle Bakery (Llano) - https://www.facebook.com/ChrissysHomestyleBakery/

Education Info

• Texas Education Agency (STAAR overview) - https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/staar

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re in between seasons… this one may be right on time.

This week on The Weekend Joyride, it’s all about stepping into a new season.

Spring is showing up around Central Texas—hummingbirds returning, flowers waking up, and everything quietly coming back to life. That leads into a deeper conversation about how seasons in life—and in faith—don’t have to be forced. Sometimes, you just notice… it’s time.

Mac and Rhoni reflect on Hebrews 10 and what it means to grow into who you were created to be—understanding identity, purpose, and the process of becoming.

Then, the story of rising Christian artist Seph Schlueter—a “new” artist who’s actually spent years in a hidden season—reminds us that what shows up publicly is often the result of quiet growth no one sees.

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Links for this week's show:

• Texas Highways article on Hummingbirds in Texas https://texashighways.com/outdoors/whirring-dervishes-hummingbirds/
• Our friend & guest Pastor, Rich Hooper
  https://www.facebook.com/rich.hooper.35?
• Seph Schlueter
  https://www.sephschlueter.com/

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This week on The Weekend Joyride, Mac and Rhoni share a tender conversation about the loss of their pastor, Ray Keasler of Abundant Heart Church in Granite Shoals, Texas, and the kind of life that keeps speaking even after someone is gone.

They reflect on what made Pastor Ray so deeply loved, from his fierce love for people to the warmth, humor, and real friendship they found with him and his wife Cricket in less than a year. Along the way, they talk honestly about grief, Resurrection Week, and the comfort of remembering that for believers, loved ones in Christ are not only part of our past, but also part of our future.

The episode also highlights one more part of Pastor Ray’s legacy: the songs he wrote in his final months, leaving behind words, music, and a witness that still remains.

If you are grieving someone you love, Mac and Rhoni also mention GriefShare, a ministry that helped both of them walk through loss with hope and perspective.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Pastor Ray’s music: https://suno.com/@flhmusic
GriefShare: https://www.griefshare.org/

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