Bayview Podcast

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Bayview Podcast. Chris and Andrew are spending 8 weeks walking us through the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes. This week, they cover "Blessed are Those Who are Meek". Meekness may not mean what you think, as there is no direct word from the original word in the translations of Matthew. Listen in as they discuss it further. We are bas...

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Bayview Podcast. Chris and Andrew are spending 8 weeks walking us through the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes. This week, they cover "Blessed are Those Who are Meek". Meekness may not mean what you think, as there is no direct word from the original word in the translations of Matthew. Listen in as they discuss it further. We are bas...

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Bayview Podcast. Chris and Andrew are spending 8 weeks walking us through the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes. This week, they cover "Blessed are Those Who Mourn". This is commonly confused with what we think of as mourning loss, but what Jesus is actually talking about is the mourning of our sin. Join us as Chris and Andrew break do...

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Bayview Podcast. For the next 8 episodes, Chris and Andrew will be breaking down the topic from the previous Sunday. Each topic focus's on the walk of Paul through Acts. This week, Chris and  Andrew talk about what it means to be Poor in Spirit. Join them as they breakdown a deeper meaning behind what is commonly thought of when Poor in Spirit comes to mind.  We a...

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris interview Bayview's Daycare Director. Kathleen Peron. Kathleen was introduced to Bayview as a parent of a child who attended the Daycare. Later, she began working here, left for a time, and has recently returned as the Daycare's Director. Listen in as we hear about her story from all aspect of the Daycare's im...

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris interview Bayview's Worship Leader, Paige Emery. Paige has been leading worship at Bayview here and there throughout the last 6 years, but officially took the role in June of 2023. We welcome Paige as they discuss the importance of worship, and how much it impact it has to both older and current generations.  We are bas...

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris interview Brock Emery, Bayview's Digital Campus and Young adults pastor. They talk about his life, his faith journey, and how growing up with his dad as the pastor of every church he's been at has affected his growth and role in the church.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love fo...

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew interviews 3 fellow pastor's kids. He is joined by his brother Jerad, producer Brock and his brother Garrett. The 4 chat about all aspects of being a pastor's kid; from living in the shadow and how they made their faith their own while living the life of a stereotypical pastor's kid.  We are based out of Bayview Church...

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Andrew talk about Christmas. They talk about happy memories and exciting feelings, and also dive deep into the sorrow and negative feelings that can come with the holidays. They also talk about the most important aspect of Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We...

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and Andrew review Bayview's most recent sermon series; SENT. The series focused heavily on serving both across the street and across the world. The hosts breakdown highlights from the series, along with things that they maybe didn't get to talk enough about. It certainly is a great episode that you'll want to listen to e...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, our hosts are joined by Bayview's Missions and Operations Director, Rene LaFreniere. The three discuss Why we Serve. They breakdown why, where, and how along with the importance of serving both large scale and in small acts of kindness.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love for you to join us in person...

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, our hosts welcome Pastor Richie Hensen from New Hope Community Church here in Traverse City. Richie is the Youth Ministry Pastor at New Hope, but this hasn't been his only role in ministry. Chris, Andrew, and Richie talk about Richie's life and testimony, while also diving deep into what differences we see between different churche...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, our hosts welcome Pastor Chris' dad, Dr. Richard Emery. Dr. Emery has been serving in ministry for over 50 years, and shares with us his experience both as a lead pastor, and as an interim traveling pastor. They also dive deep into what values the Church has held over the last half century, and what we see changing the most.    We are b...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, our hosts welcome Rachael Jenneman. Rachael is apart of the speaking team here at Bayview. She is a radio host at WLJN radio, and is also an author. Chris and Andrew interview Rachael about her testimony, the challenges of being a woman speaker in the Christian world, and how she lets God drive her life as a speaker and as a parent. Amazon l...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Chris and  Andrew tackle the 5th discipline in the series; Confession and Repentance. They breakdown what these mean in both the church and personal fronts and why they are essential to your growth as a Christian.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love for you to join us in person for one of our Sunday Morni...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, we welcome special guest Thrive Medical to the podcast. Thrive is a medical clinic that focuses on the journey of preparing for child. They aim to help both the mother and father be prepared for something that they may not feel they have the ability to do. Listen in for more details and how you can support this essential need in the communit...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, we welcome special guest Joe Rodgers. Joe is 1 of 3 employees at Freedom Builders here in Northern Michigan. Joe shares with Chris and Andrew his story, how God transformed his life, and how God is using him in a ministry role that Joe never thought he'd be in. Here's a link to Freedom Builders' Website: http://www.fbmissions....

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris talk about the fourth Spiritual Discipline; Fellowship and Community. Chris and Andrew dive deep into not only what fellowship looks like, but why it is essential for the life of a Christian.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love for you to join us in person for one of our Sunday Morning Se...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris talk about the third Spiritual Discipline in this series - Personal Worship. More specifically, they break down prayer, fasting, and worship. They discuss not just what each of these mean, but why they are important to each of our lives.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love for you to join...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris talk about the second Spiritual Discipline in this series - Scripture. They breakdown the importance of scripture in the life of a Christian. It's more than just a routine, it's a discipline that transforms the life of a believer. Chris and Andrew breakdown in what ways you can practice reading, and why you should a...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris talk about the first Spiritual Discipline in this series - Rest. They breakdown what rest looks like in the life of a Christian, and how it differs from what people commonly refer to as rest.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love for you to join us in person for one of our Sunday Morning Ser...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Bayview Podcast. This week, Andrew and Chris talk about spiritual disciplines. They discuss their importance, why we need them, and how we can apply them to our own spiritual walks. This is the beginning of a series, in which they will hit a new spiritual discipline for each episode in the series.  We are based out of Bayview Church in Traverse City, MI. We'd love...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Bayview Podcast, where Pastor Chris Emery and Pastor Andrew Clark dive into Health Disciplines. In today's episode, they break down physical, mental, and spiritual health, why each of them are important, and how we can make sure we are applying them to our lives correctly. This is certainly a discussion you will not want to skip.  If you are in need of professional...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Bayview Podcast, where Pastor Chris Emery and Pastor Andrew Clark are joined by Dr. Kim Pensinger. Dr. Kim is the President of the Dominican Advance. In this episode, he shares his story, his work, and how God has guided them through building schools and communities in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and more. You can learn more about Dr. Kim and the Dom...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Bayview Podcast, where Pastor Chris Emery and Pastor Andrew Clark share resources that have helped them in their life and their walks with Jesus. They also break down the importance of influence and surrounding ourselves with Christian influence whether or not we feel like we need it.