Courier Conversations

Walter Johnson, founding Dean of the College of Christian Studies, reflects on North Greenville’s remarkable transition from a struggling two-year college to a thriving four-year university made during his 32-year tenure. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebap...

Courier President Jeff Robinson and publisher Evan Knies discuss Courier Publishing, the new 1821 book line, and their love for books in general. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/BaptistCourier x.com/...

Courier President Jeff Robinson interviews Hunter Baker about his new work at North Greenville University. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/BaptistCourier x.com/Courier1821 x.com/CourierConvos

Don Cox talks with the Courier’s president about his new book on how churches can love their pastors well. Dr. Cox has been pastor of Concord BC in Anderson, SC, for the past 20 years and previously served as professor of evangelism at Southern Seminary.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing...

Tony and Jeff talk about their first weeks among South Carolina Baptists and also discuss Christian civility when it comes to believers disagreeing on things. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/BaptistC...

Tony and Jeff talk about their first weeks among South Carolina Baptists and also discuss Christian civility when it comes to believers disagreeing on things.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/Baptist...

This episode of Courier Conversations with host Jeff Robinson and historian Peter Beck, professor at Charleston Southern University, examines the history and place of confessionalism in Baptist life. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.c...

Travis Kerns, missions strategist for Three Rivers Baptist Association, talks with Editor Jeff Robinson about sharing the gospel with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses and other cults. Kerns is author of “The Saints of Zion: An Introduction to Mormon Theology,” published by Broadman & Holman. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistco...

In this episode, Bill Cox, founder of Concoxions Ministries, tells Managing Editor Todd Deaton about how "Art to Heart" began 50 years ago when he offered to substitute as a chalk artist on a mission trip to Kentucky.  He also shares his plans for celebrating this half-century milestone by doing 50 drawings in churches and various venues, concluding with  Spartanburg First Baptist on Jun...

The Courier talks with Baptist historian Tom Nettles about the rich history of Baptists in South Carolina. Dr. Nettles has served for many years as a professor of church history and is author of numerous books on Baptist history including "Baptists and the Bible" and "James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman."  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpub...

The Courier talks with Baptist historian Tom Nettles about the rich history of Baptists in South Carolina. Dr. Nettles has served for many years as a professor of church history and is author of numerous books on Baptist history including "Baptists and the Bible" and "James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman."  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpub...

Editor Jeff Robinson talks with Taylors Pastor Josh Powell about the Resurrection of Christ and the Hope of Easter. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/BaptistCourier x.com/Courier1821 x.com/CourierConvo...

The New Courier Editor talks with Nathan Finn, provost at North Greenville University, about his renomination for SBC recording secretary. Finn also discusses the need for Baptists to know their history.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier faceb...

Jeff Robinson, Louisville pastor and director of news and information at Southern Seminary, was elected President and Editor of The Courier on Feb. 17. Retiring Editor Rudy Gray interviews Robinson about his family, career and vision for The Courier. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821...

Pastor Eddie Leopard and his wife, Dawn, continue sharing some of their insights about love, marriage and building strong families.  They are the authors of “Home-Base Marriages: Essentials for a Healthy Marriage That Will Last Through the Generations,” printed by Courier Publishing.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier i...

Eddie and Dawn Leopard talk with Managing Editor Todd Deaton about Home Base Ministries, their ministry focusing on healthy marriages and better parenting. Married for almost 40 years now, they share some of their insights on keeping a relationship fresh and exciting.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/cou...

Editor Rudy Gray and CFO Chris Holliday discuss the  water damage to The Courier’s offices caused by a burst pipe during the recent cold snap.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebook.com/p/Courier-Publishing X: x.com/BaptistCourier x.com/Co...

In part two, Tom Turner, president and CEO of SCBMA, shares his dream of a new facility to care for senior adults in the midlands and about a new line of service that SCBMA has started offering called Senior Smart Solutions, using technology that allows individuals to age more safely and stay at home longer. He also shares about the brand new nursing facility at Bethea. ------------------ WEBSITES...

Part One of a Two part series with Tom Turner, president and CEO of South Carolina Baptist Ministries of the Aging, shares about the care that South Carolina Baptists are providing through both continued opportunities for ministry and personal enrichment for aging adults who live at their two retirement communities: Martha Franks and Bethea. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierp...

Albert Allen, the incoming President of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, shares his Theme and Plans for SC Baptists in 2023. Allen, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Newberry, is a former Missionary to Asia, working with an unreached people group. Allen also shares his hope for SC Baptists to capture again the spirit of being on mission together. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com...

In Part 2 of the episode, D.J. Horton, chair of the SCBC Sexual Abuse Task Force, says it’s not just about protecting the church’s witness, it’s about doing what is in the best interest of the survivor.  ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier facebo...

In this episode of Courier Conversations, Chair D.J. Horton, pastor of Church at the Mill in Moore, discusses the upcoming state Sexual Abuse Task Force report at the state convention with Editor Rudy Gray. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier fac...

Courier Tours hosted a trip to the Amish Country and Washington,D.C. during the last week of September 2022. Fifty-five people joined us for the journey. Here are some of the highlights of our trip. Join our email list to receive notifications of upcoming trips  at couriertours@baptistcourier.com . ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theba...

Work of Crisis Pregnancy Centers will continue, even increase, after Roe’s overturning. Vulnerable women still in need of compassion, hope and practical help, CPC director Alexia Newman tells Editor Rudy Gray. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/thebaptistcourier...

Mike Baker, director of missions for Piedmont Association, talks with Rudy Gray about experiences on the international mission fields and in the hunting fields of South Carolina. Baker also reveals a potential title for the latest book he is writing. ------------------ WEBSITES: baptistcourier.com courierpublishing.com INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebaptistcourier instagram.com/courierpublishing1821...