Easter at Red Rocks Austin
From scars to resurrection, from shame to truth, Easter reminds us that the tomb is empty… and love still walks through walls.
In this Easter message, Pastor Doug Wekenman shows how Jesus meets us in our doubt, carries our pain, and invites us to lead our hearts to something greater than our feelings—truth.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | The Holy Week Episode - Ep. 83
In this week's episode, the guys give us some behind the scenes of The Newscast, the differences, Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse, how to gaslight yourself and a deeper look on the decisions Jesus made during the week leading to the cross.
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Let Love Lead You To The Cross
Peter failed. Judas betrayed. But only one of them made it back. In this Holy Week message, Pastor Doug Wekenman unpacks how Jesus responds to our failure—and why love, not law or logic, is what leads us to the cross.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | No More Myre (with Emily Roob) - Ep. 82
Emily Roob from Red Rocks Worship joins the pod! We talk married life, Monarchs, worship leading, and the power of Mary’s sacrifice as she poured out her perfume on Jesus.
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How Much Is Jesus Worth To You?
What’s Jesus really worth to you? In Week 4 of Holy Week, Ethan Matott walks through a story of worship and betrayal—where one disciple sells Jesus out, and one woman pours out everything she has.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | AnswersWithAJ + AltarCallsWithRyan - Ep. 81
QuestionsWithKayla… replaced by AnswersWithAJ??? Breaking news?
Ep 81 is packed—Coach Prime, Tiger bets, and real talk about surrender during Holy Week - Week 3. Ryan breaks down the altar moments, Doug’s writing a book, and Ethan’s gecko finally has a name.
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That Don't Impress Me Much
What impresses Jesus? In Week 3 of Holy Week, Ryan Wekenman answers that question by unpacking the story about paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus flips the question and reminds us what actually impresses Him: surrender and sacrifice.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | Speaking of Reptiles - Ep. 80
The crew is finally back. In episode 80, the guys cover the hard hitting topics we've all been waiting for: Spiderman the Gecko, WatchDoug vs. The Little Mermaid, stupid holidays, and what tables Jesus might be flipping in our lives.
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The Tables Have Turned
Jesus walked into the temple and flipped the whole thing upside down. But Jesus wasn’t just making a scene, He was making a statement. In Week 2 of Holy Week, Ryan Wekenman explains why Jesus cleared the temple and what that means for you.
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We Want a King
We want a king—but do we really want this King? In Week 1 of Holy Week, Ethan Matott unpacks why Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem wasn’t just a celebration, but a confrontation that we all need to wrestle with.
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Afterthoughts Podcast x SVC | SXSW with Donald Gee + Andrew Stanley - Ep. 79
For the first time ever, AfterThinkers join the podcast LIVE from SXSW in Austin, Texas. In partnership with SVC, the guys are joined by comedians Donald Gee and Andrew Stanley to talk about the challenges of clean comedy, Doug cussing on stage, and Ethan giving Andrew's dad a new fear for his life. All filmed in front of a live studio audience.
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I Really Should Pray More
Why is it so hard to pray? In Week 6 of MORE, Ryan Wekenman breaks down why prayer feels so hard, why guilt keeps us from praying more, and what Jesus actually says about talking to our Father.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | Chasing Rabbits and Changing the World - Episode. 78
For this special AC Project Reunion episode, the guys reunite with their former co-star and best friend, Matt Fons. They share an exclusive look at their year abroad filming the documentary, diving into stories about life, mental health, artificial intelligence, and their high school rock band.
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Make More Decisions
We’ve never had more options, yet there’s never been less decisions. They say we’re the most indecisive generation in history. In Week 5 of MORE, Doug Wekenman unpacks how God will go before you—but He won’t decide for you. At some point, you have to make the call. So what are you waiting for?
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Afterthoughts Podcast | Worry Less, Sleep More - Ep. 77
In Episode 77, the guys dive into topics such as worry, surrender, the best explanation of the trinity, and why Dustin Johnson has life figured out. If stress is just bad math, why do we keep investing in it?
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More Sleep
The world has lots of tips and tricks for getting more sleep, yet we’re more exhausted than ever. In Week Four of More, Ryan takes us through the sermon on the mount—Jesus’ guide to a good night sleep.
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Afterthoughts Podcast | Change What You Are Doing (do this instead) - Ep. 76
Why do we stay stuck in the same patterns? Why is it so hard to change? And how do we stop being dumber than our smartphones? In this episode, Ethan, Ryan, and Doug talk about breaking free from distractions, rethinking habits, and what it really takes to live with more intention.
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More Steps
The story of Jesus walking on water invites us into more steps of faith. But it also asks the question: why were 11 guys still in the boat? What’s keeping you in the boat when Jesus invites you onto the waters of more?
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Afterthoughts Podcast | Valentine’s Day Special - Ep. 75
What’s the key to a thriving relationship? How do expectations shape love and communication? And why does Doug HATE Valentine’s Day? In this Valentine’s Day special, Ethan, Ryan, Stef, and Sam dive into relationships, trust, and the truth about their past.
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How to Live with More Intention
Life’s too short to live on autopilot. In Week 2 of “MORE,” Doug Wekenman challenges us to make every moment count by living with intention, prioritizing what matters, and stepping into the life God has for us. What could change if you lived with more intention?
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