Connections

Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Philippi, and we imagine what it would have been like for Paul to be imprisoned there. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Ephesus, and we explore what it would have been like to witness the events of Acts 19 in the Ephesus theater. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Corinth, and we explore what it would have been like to stand before the Bema in front of Gallio. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Athens, and we explore what it would have been like to listen to Paul’s Mars Hill sermon. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Alex Courington has experience in ministry and counseling, and he provides some principles that will help us navigate the challenges families face today. Relevant Links: https://www.vothcenter.com/ , https://www.howareyoufeelingtoday.net/

John Thomas sits down with us to discuss how we endure hardship as Christians. He shares what he has learned from scripture, his own experiences, and the examples of others. Also watch on Youtube ➡️ https://youtu.be/TcEvnQ3IcLY Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

John Thomas is the pulpit minister for the Southgate Church of Christ, and he discusses his life and the transition he made from full-time Bible teacher and coach to full-time pulpit ministry. He shares the lessons he has learned from saying yes to the ministry opportunities provided by God. Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

John David sits down with us as we talk about the importance of God’s people being together and what we can do to prioritize fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Steve Baggett an experienced minister who has preached in Kentucky and Tennessee. He joins us to share a personal story of the loss of his son and to reflect on how we face moments of loss. Relevant Links: https://www.wscoc.com/

Steve Baggett has joined us again to share insights about how we see the church, not just as a collection of people, but as a family, and how that molds our perspective.

Dr. Barry Farris teaches science for Columbia Academy and preaches for the Stiversville Church of Christ. He sits down with us to talk about the way we can see evidence of God’s design in the world around us. Watch on Youtube here ➡️ https://youtu.be/ETihBW7iMFM Relevant Links: www.cabulldogs.org

With Jason Hart in town for our Future Ministers Camp, we asked him to sit down with us and share some principles for listening and truly paying attention in a world where that is rare.

Chuck Morris preaches for the Spring Meadows Church of Christ, and he has been involved in ministry camps in Central America and South America. He shares about his recent trip to Brazil and what he has learned from short term mission trips. Relevant Links: https://smcoc.net/

Chris Elrod is the Youth Minister for the Walter Hill Church of Christ, and he joins us to share some of his ministries of Future Ministers Camp as well as his experiences serving as a teacher at that same camp. Relevant Links: https://walterhillchurch.com/

Bryan Basham is the president of World Christian Broadcasting, and he sits down with us to talk about the history and mission of that ministry, along with plans for the future. Relevant Links: worldchristian.org

Isaac Bourne preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, and he also owns a local gym. He sits down with us to talk about what he has learned in working in both of these areas. Relevant Links: chapelhillcoc.com

Isaac Bourne preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, and he has a love of history. He spends time with us talking about how historical and cultural contexts can bring scripture to life.  Relevant Links: chapelhillcoc.com

Barry England is a minister and counselor for the West 7th Church of Christ, and he sits down with us to talk about grief and what we can remember as we grieve.  Relevant Links: https://w7church.org/

Ricky Glass preaches for the Main Street Church of Christ in Mount Pleasant, TN, and he sits down with us to share his experience with a stroke last year and what he learned as recovered.

Aubrey Franklin is our preaching intern this summer, and he sits down with us to continue our conversation on what we can do to encourage and minister to college students. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Finley Skelton and Dane Bennett are interning for our Graymere Student Ministry this summer, and they sit down with us to discuss what we can do to encourage and minister to college students.

Brian Gregory is a licensed counselor and associate minister for the Highland Church of Christ, and he sits down to talk about positive steps Christians can take to build good mental health habits. Relevant Links: https://highland-coc.com

As of 2026, the digital landscape for children and teenagers is populated by over 3 million applications, at least 100 of which have been identified as potentially dangerous. Chad Landman, who regularly leads Active Digital Parenting Workshops, joins us to discuss what parents and other adults can do to protect their children. Complete list of apps we talked about and more here: https://www.digita...

Lads to Leaders is an organization that began in 1968 with the purpose of preparing young people to be leaders in the church. It has grown into a large organization with thousands of participants and multiple conferences each year across the country. John and Amanda Lawson join us to share more about Graymere’s participation in this ministry. Relevant Links: https://www.lads2leaders.com

Kyle Young grew up in the Graymere congregation and is preparing for optometry school. For the last several months, he has served in a missions internship and he joins us to discuss how that has impacted his faith. Relevant Links: www.graymere.com