Connections

Ben and Rebecca Farris are members at Graymere who recently participated in our mission trip to Lima, Peru. They share details about the work there and what they learned through participating in the trip as a family. 🔗 graymeremissions.com

Scott Ballard, preacher for the Spring Hill Church of Christ, sits down with us to discuss what we can learn from Biblical examples about our own mental health challenges. He shares what he has learned both from personal experience and from the shared experiences of others. Relevant Links: https://www.springhillcofc.com/

David Morris preaches for the Highland Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares a conversation about what scripture teaches about the spiritual realm, specifically what we can know about angelic beings and what common misconceptions exist.

In this recording from a Kingdom Focus Wednesday, Andrew Phillips shares some important facts to remember about faith and reflects on ways we can better relate to people when having spiritual conversations. Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

Jody Pigg shares his experiences in college, on the mission field, in the workplace, and through his journey of discovering how to best use his gifts in service to God. He also provides an update on the Sara Walker Foundation. Relevant Links: https://sarawalkerfoundation.org

Chris McCurley, preacher for the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, joins us to share his journey of becoming a Christian and later becoming a minister. Relevant Links: https://www.wscoc.com , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEg49Piowm2jfO3rsPXyOA

Jacob Evans, preacher for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, joins us to discuss the predominant ways people talk about Jesus today and how we can engage in conversations that point people to Christ. Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org

Andrew, Chad, Jonathan and JD all sit down to talk about the new Sunday night format at Graymere, and we highlight the work that is already being done in our Sunday night ministries. Check this out to hear what is coming our way beginning April 12th!

Kirk Brothers, President of Heritage Christian University, joins us to talk about the history and mission of the school, as well as some current updates about the campus. Relevant Links: www.hcu.edu

In this episode, recorded during one of our Kingdom Focus Wednesdays, FHU Bible Professor Matt Sokoloski shares insights about apologetics, reflecting on how we can embody our faith, anchor it in the text of scripture, and present it to the world around us. Relevant Links: www.fhu.edu

JD Schwartz, Graymere Youth Minister, joins us to talk about what parents can do to help their child once High School graduation is over. How can we help them find spiritual success if they go to college? How can we help them have a good spiritual foundation if they enter the workforce? Relevant Links: [graymere.com](graymerestudentministry.com)

Barry England, the Family Minister for the West 7th Church of Christ, joins us to reflect on what husbands and wives can do to grow in their relationships with each other. Relevant Links: https://w7church.org

Russell Smith, preacher for the Culleoka Church of Christ and Bible teacher at Columbia Academy joins us to talk about the journey that led him into ministry and what he has learned along the way about faith. No matter what your vocation, this conversation explores valuable insights for serving God. 🔗 https://culleokachurchofchrist.my.canva.site 🔗 https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/on-preaching...

James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, reflects on how we can pursue wisdom in a world today that usually focuses on short-sighted issues rather than delayed gratification. 🔗 www.libertyhillcoc.com

James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, explores ways that faithful people can relate to our culture, and how we can reach others with the message of Jesus. 🔗 www.libertyhillcoc.com

John Allen sits down with Andrew to discuss what young adults are searching for spiritually, and how we can encourage them. He also shares about the Tuesday Night Bible study Northview Church of Christ hosts for young adults. Relevant Links: northviewchurchofchrist.com

Andrew and Chad sit down to talk about the challenges for ministers in using AI well - it is possible for it to use it effectively to strengthen our ministries, but it can also be misused to make us lazy. What should we remember when considering AI? Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, male spiritual leadership. We discuss how to understand God’s principles for leadership and how we can best communicate them in today’s culture. https://concordroad.org https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-Scripture-p690117...

Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, a cappella worship. Dan explores our worship convictions and ways we can communicate why we believe what we believe. 🔗 Where Dan preaches: https://concordroad.org 🔗Get his book here: https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-S...

Brian and Rebekah Coggins are Graymere members who tell us about the impact adoption had in the life of their family. As they share their story, they point out ways God was at work in their adoption journey. Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

Allison Clanton, a licensed counselor, joins us to share the stages of development that children experience, as well as some insights into how we can support children as they grow. Relevant Links: https://graymere.com/christian-counseling

Episode Description: James Thomas, the President of Columbia Academy, joins us to discuss how Columbia Academy began, the historical background of the campus, and the latest update on CA. Relevant Links: www.cabulldogs.org

Michael Miller joins us to talk about his journey in learning more about the Bible and some principles he has learned in digging deeper in the text of scripture. Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

Jacob Evans joins us again to discuss a topic that is often challenging to tackle - the work of the Holy Spirit. We talk about his presuppositions for this subject, as well as six ways the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians. Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/

Jacob Evans preaches for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, and we discuss the challenges of idolatry in the western world. We consider the implications of idolatry in our lives and some questions we can ask ourselves to discern if we are making a blessing into an idol. Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/