Episode 16: Just a Thinker | Episode 0016 | Restoration of the Broken - Restoration Ranch, Texas w/ Dr. Jenifer Wakefield

02/25/25 • 36 min

Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Dr. Jenifer Wakefield, Executive Director of Restoration Ranch, Texas.
Dr. Wakefield's journey into full-time ministry began in 2012 when she transitioned from the corporate world to working at her home church in Austin. Through this role, she encountered individuals in deep distress, including a woman who was suicidal. Realizing she lacked the resources and knowledge to truly help, she sought guidance through prayer, leading her to seminary.
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https://restorationranchtx.org/

https://www.facebook.com/restorationranchtx/

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Scholarship Tea in April 2025

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Episode 15: Just a Thinker Episode 0015 | Discipleship with David Ross | Part I

Join host Bryan Bootka and guest David Ross as they discuss Stan O. Gleason's book Follow to Lead: The Journey of a Disciple Maker

Stan Gleason raises many good points and asks several questions we should all be considering today.

What are some non-essential traditions we observe, and how can they hinder rather than help build the Kingdom of God?

Can you think of an example of a ministry that happens outside the walls of your local congregation’s building?

What are some things that stop us from taking ministry outside of the walls of the building we refer to as “the church?”

Questions we ask:

Are we more focused on conversions than making disciples?

What traditions do we hold to that may be holding back the growth of the Kingdom?

Are we modeling the early church in a way that would be recognizable to someone who has read the New Testament and visited our congregation for the first time?

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Episode 17: Just a Thinker | Episode 0017 | Illegal Immigration & the Church w/ Chad Goble

Join Just a Thinker and host Bryan Bootka as he speaks with Chad Goble and they discuss illegal immigration and the Church.

Illegal immigration is a highly debated issue, especially within the church. As believers, our challenge is to navigate the balance between respecting the law and extending grace to those in difficult circumstances. Should the church take an active role in assisting undocumented individuals? If so, what does that look like in a biblical framework?

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