Footnotes

Footnotes is back! To begin season 3, the pastors discuss all things Haggai, the book Pastor Mark will be preaching through this fall. What is our method for preaching, and why does it include lesser-known Old Testament books like Haggai? What's the message of this minor prophet, and how does it pertain to us in 2024? And what's our motivation for preaching this book at this particular sea...

At the release of this edition of Footnotes , our very own Brady Hanssen, Associate Pastor of Connections, has officially obtained his PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this conversation, he and Pastor Mark discuss his dissertation, titled "Virtual Presence is Actual Absence." Is regularly viewing virtual church the same as physically gathering with the body of Christ?...

Praise God that our preschool ministry is full of children! As new young families continue to join our church, so increases the need for more members to serve in the preschool ministry. In this episode of Footnotes , Pastor Mark sits down with Broadway's Preschool Ministry Director, Celeste Waldron, to discuss her story, her role on our staff, and how YOU the member factor into our growing nee...

In this episode of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined by Aaron, a missionary sent out by Broadway to South America. In the Americas, there are over 200 people groups who are unreached and unengaged. Don't miss this episode as Aaron shares about his heart for taking the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost world! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at h...

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark and Pastor Brady put on their scholarly hats and tackle the topic of textual criticism in the New Testament. In our expositional series through the Gospel of John, we are approaching John 7:53-8:11, which most modern English translations acknowledge was not included in the earliest manuscripts. How can we know that our Bible is reliable? How should believ...

The YouTube videos are taking over! Reading is on the decline, and our sound-bite culture is straying away from the critical skill of reading. Why is it important for Christians to be well-read? What books have your pastors been reading lately? What resources are available to help you pursue biblical knowledge? They cover it all on this episode of Footnotes . Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Ba...

In this episode of Footnotes , the pastors look ahead to Easter Sunday. What is the theological significance of Easter - after all, shouldn't we be celebrating the Resurrection every Sunday? How has Easter been observed at churches in the past, and how has secular culture marred the true meaning? Finally, how can church members prepare to worship and demonstrate the gospel to guests? Thanks fo...

In the life of the church, it's common to hear the words, "I have an idea!" So, in this edition of Footnotes , the pastors discuss the thought process that goes into assessing ideas presented by members of the body. Does it fit in with the mission and vision of the church? Can it be done in a way that submits to the authority of the church and its leadership? And can you, the member,...

For the 50th episode of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined with a special guest: Dr. Bart Barber, the current President of the Southern Baptist Convention! In their conversation, they discuss the position itself and how Bart came to hold it, issues that the SBC faces, and some encouraging things Bart wants Southern Baptists to know. Broadway had the privellage of hosting Dr. Barber for a Wednesday...

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined by Brady and Jackson to discuss the topic of counseling. What is the state of biblical counseling in the church? Do Christians know how to apply God's Word to life's tough situations? What steps is our church taking in this area? Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.or...

"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." -James 1:27 Tim Lampley, former pastor and current member of Broadway Baptist Church is back on the show to tell us all about the ministry he is involved with, the Baptist Children's Village. What is this ministry? How are...

What is The Gospel Coaltion (TGC)? Why does it matter that evangelical Christians unite over the gospel? In this edition of Footnotes , Jared Kennedy, an editor for TGC joins Pastor Mark to discuss the matter. You can find trustworthy, biblical resources at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ Thanks for tuning in! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. You can Learn m...

This is getting out of hand. Now there are four of them! In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark welcomes his wife, Amanda, and two daughters, Lacy and Savannah, onto the show. They pull back the curtain and give you an inside look at life in a pastor's home. What does it really look like behind the scenes? What aspects of life in ministry are tough to balance? And what are some of the uniqu...

After a holiday hiatus, Pastors Mark, Brandon, & Brady are back in podcast studio! In this edition of Footnotes , they discuss the topic of sermon preparation. After all, it's just something that you throw together on Saturday night, right? Well, maybe there's a little more to it than that! Tune in as they look at what a sermon actually is (and what it's not), how the sermon is pre...

In this epsiode of Footnotes , the pastors take a look ahead to Wednesday nights in January, when we will shift to our new Equipping Classes. These will be "how to" classes that train you to live out your faith - whether that's studying Scripture, disciplining your children, or discipling other believers. We are excited to see Every Member Equipped in action in 2024! Thanks for tunin...

It's the most wonderful episode of the year! In this festive edition of Footnotes , the pastors talk all things Christmas - why we celebrate, what we have going on at the church, and some practical suggestions on how your family can keep Christ at the forefront this Christmas season. And somewhere in the mix, Brady sings in German! Thanks for tuning in, and somebody please bring them some figg...

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark & Pastor Brandon are joined by Broadway's Deacon of Finance, Adam King, to talk about giving. What exactly happens to the money that church members give each week? How do your tithes to the general fund differ from additional offerings to things like the debt reduction campaign and Christmas Offering? In this conversation, they cover it all! Thank...

What does it take to make a church office run? In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined by Christie Smith and Kyna Tims, who are responsible for so much of the behind-the-scenes work that goes on at Broadway Baptist Church. Kyna is our Ministry Assistant of Internal Affairs and Christie is our Ministry Assistant of Church Relations, and we couldn't do it without them! We hope that...

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined by Ali Chambers, Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church in Memphis, TN. Ali brings a unique perspective to the topic of diversity in the church, and they discuss some of the pressing issues that we are faced with today. We hope that you are blessed by this conversation! Thanks for tuning in. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org

In February 2024, Broadway Baptist Church has plans to launch a new ministry - Home Groups! This podcast aims to answer some common questions and clarify the vision. In this discussion, Pastor Mark and Pastor Brady identity how Home Groups fit in with other ministries like Sunday School, how they will be different from Care Groups, and how they will facilitate multigeneration fellowship amoung mem...

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark is joined by three special guests: Kassie, Chloe, and Luke. These three young adults travel all across the county, leading worship at churches with the Life Action Ministries. Each one of them has a powerful testimony of how the Lord, in His grace, has lead them where they are today. Thanks for listening to Footnotes ! This podcast is a ministry of Broadw...

In this special edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark Livingston sits down with CEO Donny Vanker to discuss the ins and outs of Life Action Ministries. Donny sheds light on the focus, methods, and benefits of this global ministry, which has been a blessing to Broadway Baptist Church throughout the years. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark sits down with Bruce Bruinsma, CEO and Founder of Retirement Reformation. This movement serves senior adults by helping them discover and pursue their God-given purpose in the retirement years. You can learn more about Bruce and Retirement Reformation through the links listed below. Retirement Reformation website : https://retirementreformation.org/ iReti...

In this edition of Footnotes , Northpoint Christian School Head of School, Jim Ferguson, joins Pastor Mark to discuss Christian education. Listeners will get to 1.) Better know who Mr. Ferguson is and what his role in leading the school looks like; 2.) Take a deeper look at what Christian education is and what all it entails; 3.) And finally, understand what challenges Christ-centered, college pre...

Jackson and Timothy have joined the conversation! In this edition of Footnotes , Pastor Mark talks with two church staff members who have spent the majority of their lives as members at Broadway. Are there any challenges to being at one church for the long haul? What are the blessings? Jackson Smith serves as Ministry Intern and Timothy Durham serves as Ministry Director of Communications. Thanks...