GBC Empower

We share why we’re leaning into a new series on the Symptoms of a Healthy Church and how our vision to revive, equip, and empower shapes what we preach and practice. We also challenge every member to take ownership, grow through Scripture and prayer, and serve together so the church stays faithful and fruitful.  • Nativity Live preparation, gratitude for the team, and why building early helps peop...

We talk about why Georgetown proudly partners with other churches through the Grayson Baptist Association and why cooperation matters more than competition when the gospel stays central. We also share our thinking on denominations, church autonomy, and the non-negotiables that define real Christian unity.  • celebrating Jamie Dyer and the quiet value of behind-the-scenes service  • previewing the...

We sit down with Seth Cockerham, a detective who investigates internet crimes against children (Sensitive Material). We talk about why he believes God calls him to speak up for kids who have no voice. We get practical about digital parenting, from engagement at home to parental controls, and we name the real online threats families in our community face.  • Seth’s path into crimes against children...

We celebrate faithful, behind-the-scenes service and explain why small acts of hospitality can shape a church’s culture. We share clear next steps for growing through discipleship and community, then zoom out to the call to care for widows, the homebound, and others who need extra help.  • spotlighting Wally and Rhonda Johnson’s service on the coffee bar team  • raising the bar while meeting peopl...

We trade stories and laughs before getting serious about why Revelation’s language feels so blunt and why that bluntness can be a gift. We wrestle with defensiveness, conviction, and accountability, landing on a simple truth we need to hear: God corrects us to rescue us, not to shame us.    • shouting out AJ Hempkins for leading the Area 51 Bible study at school  • sitting with the tension between...

We wrestle out loud with the question of whether parents should make their kids go to church, and we refuse to pretend the answer is simple when sports, burnout, and family pressure are real. We keep coming back to one measuring stick: our kids will follow what we consistently value, not what we claim to value.  • member shout-out for Coach Jeff Henderson and the impact of steady leadership  • why...

We shout out to Fred Purdue and the legacy of welcoming people with a faithful smile and handshake that sets the tone for our church family. Then we spotlight our upcoming series in Revelation 2 and 3 and talk about why Jesus’ messages to the seven churches still shape how we live, love, and endure.  • Why small acts of welcome matter for discipleship and community  • What the seven churches in Re...

We catch up after a packed summer and celebrate the volunteers who quietly make ministry happen week after week. We talk through wins from VBS, camp, and Sunday school growth, then turn our attention to how we welcome new people and love each other well as fall ramps up.  • member and volunteer shout-outs that highlight behind-the-scenes faithfulness  • children’s ministry summer wins through kids...

• Member shout-out for Pat Beavers and her leadership in women’s ministry  • Jake’s goal is to teach Landry to drive a standard transmission  • A push to create intentional family memories and time together  • Maverick’s goal to enter a season of spiritual rest after False Creek  • A practical commitment to less screen time and more real conversation  • Why planning matters and how Proverbs 21:5 s...

We celebrate a behind-the-scenes picture of servant-hearted love for a local school, then pivot to a question we all face: how do we find real joy when life stays busy? We wrestle with what Scripture says about work, rest, Sabbath, and community so we can stop sprinting through our days and start enjoying God and his people.  • member shout-out for Scott Gaylon and Brett Gabbart serving teachers a...

We talk about why gossip is treated like a “small” sin, even though it separates us from God and tears apart the Christian community. We break down how gossip shows up in church life and online, what it produces in our hearts, and what Scripture says to do instead.  • member shout-out for Russell Lightner and the behind-the-scenes work that serves the church  • why gossip feels normal in culture a...

We celebrate how God leads our church family through a two-year commitment that helps build needed space for a growing community. We also look ahead to what comes next and why giving and discipleship keep shaping us long after a building opens.  • celebrating Pat Demetru’s steady service, prayer, and care for others  • explaining the Let’s Go campaign as a spirit-led step to build space for growth...

We explain why we adopt the Church Center app and how it solves real communication gaps for both longtime members and brand-new visitors. We share practical features, biblical reasons for choosing what benefits others, and how one simple tool can strengthen unity across generations.  • member shout-out for Bertha Ninham and her shut-in ministry  • the challenge of keeping everyone informed across...

We show why the goal of our Christian walk is not to “reach” Jesus but to look more like Him, and we ground that in John 1 where Jesus is revealed as the Word. We share simple, repeatable ways to read Scripture daily and learn to spot God’s character across every book, even the hard ones.  • Member shout-out focused on ministers’ spouses and the unseen ways they serve  • John 1:1 and John 1:14 and...

We catch up on a massive Easter weekend in the new building, celebrate the people who carried the load behind the scenes, and laugh through a couple very real mishaps. Then we shift into our Sermon Spotlight on Matthew 13 and why Jesus’ central message is the Kingdom of God and the condition of our hearts determines what we hear.  • Easter weekend highlights and why preparation matters  • member s...

We share what’s changing at GBC as we prepare for a new building and a new Sunday rhythm while staying the same church at the core. We also talk about how to stop rushing through a busy season and choose prayer, presence, and joy as we step into a month of monumental Sundays.  • member shout-out for Caleb and Meg West and their family’s quiet, steady service  • why we use the podcast to communicat...

How Christians can handle stressful seasons with wisdom, presence, and courage. We share four anchors from Scripture to shift from frantic to focused and enjoy the good days again. • gratitude for David McKinstry’s leadership on the building project • stress as signal not identity • seek God’s presence first in busy seasons • let God guide the day’s load • live inside today’s boundaries, not tomor...

We turn a weekend high from D Now into a candid look at what it costs to follow Jesus in daily life. From Scripture to sideline stories, we unpack how to be set apart without hiding from the world and why joyful exhaustion can be a sign of real renewal. • shout-out to Theresa Osborne for prayerful service and quiet faithfulness • D Now recap with first-time volunteers and joyful exhaustion • paddl...

We trade ice storm stories for a deeper look at waiting on God and why delay can be holy. From Nehemiah’s four months to personal callings and a new church building, we show how prayer, preparation, and small faithfulness build strength for the right time. • member shoutout to Lane Minchew for faithful tech service and joyful presence • Why waiting is active trust rooted in prayer • Nehemiah’s hol...

We swap sick-day movie picks and celebrate a quiet hero in our church, then dig into how to respond when weather, schedules, and life blow up our plans. Trust replaces control, gratitude disarms anxiety, and service turns calm faith into action. • shout-out to volunteer leader Laura Higgins and first impressions work • how social media fuels fear during storms • the difference between concern and...

We celebrate episode 100 with a new tradition: honoring a GBC member who models quiet faithfulness, starting with security leader and servant-heart, Bart Perry. Then we preview our Nehemiah “rebuilding” series, share why process beats quick fixes, and map out 2026 priorities from service to Sunday night formation. • Nehemiah as roadmap for rebuilding people, not just walls • Prayer first, unity th...

We mark Ep 99 with laughter and then lean into childlike wonder, tackling honest Christmas questions about Jesus’ birth, humanity, and the meaning behind the Magi’s gifts.  • why a king was born in a barn • the humanity of Jesus and whether he cried • whether animals “knew” and what Scripture does and does not say • who could see the star and why the wise men followed it • the meaning of gold, fra...

Join Jake and Maverick as we dive deeper into making Jesus the center of our Christmas celebration and our lives. - Reading Scripture with your family - Spending time with your family and setting the example  - Pointing everyday things back to Christ. - Being intentional

We talk about gratitude, calling out the moments, meals, and mentors that shape our lives. From cornbread dressing to discipleship, we explore how honesty, prayer, and community guide us in choosing depth over hype this holiday season. • sports that pull families together. • Thanksgiving foods that carry memory and meaning, from dressing to sourdough rolls • honest, ungrateful list, including late...

 A grounded look at prayer through Hannah’s vow in 1 Samuel, asking how personal desires align with God’s will and serve His kingdom. We lay out a simple framework: pray biblically, trust God’s timing, and aim for answers that honor Him. • Hannah’s longing and vow set within God’s larger plan • praying within Scripture’s boundaries and language • trusting God’s will and timing even when delayed •...