Connections

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/

Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel. Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Andrew, Jody, and Mark join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges. Relevant Links: graymere.com

In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Dwayne, Michael, and Dennis join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Jon David Schwartz has spent time with us before reflecting on the issues facing teenagers today, and here he shares his philosophy of youth ministry and how that impacts his work at Graymere. He also gives us some insight into what parents can do to help their children get ready for Graymere Student Ministry.

The Bible begins with God’s creation, and that serves as a reminder that He is the ultimate Creator. When we use our creativity, we are honoring the God who designed us in His image. Brad Blackman is an artist and member at Graymere, and he joins us to share his own life experience as an artist and what that has taught him about his faith in our Creator. 🔗 https://bradblackman.com

While this might not be a subject you have thought about often, scripture does give us some insights into the spiritual realm. Isaac Bourne, who preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, has done extensive research into what the Bible says about demons. He shares some of that research with us and we reflect on what that can teach us as Christians. Relevant Links: https://www.chapelhillcoc.com

This recording of one of our Kingdom Focus Wednesdays features an interview with Drew Kizer. Drew preaches for the Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama, and he recently wrote the book Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness. He shares his perspective on his own battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Relevant Links: https://www.riddlecreekpublishing.com/drewkizer ; https:...

Demetrius Nelson has years of experience serving in ministry as well as working with a funeral home. He preaches for the Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. He draws on his experiences to share some important principles to remember when we are grieving. Relevant Links: http://www.carmackchurch.org

Chuck Morris preaches for the Spring Meadows Church of Christ, and he has experience in youth ministry, education, and coaching. As he reflects on what those experiences have taught him about young people, he shares insights into how we can encourage teens in their spiritual growth. Relevant Links: https:/smcoc.net

Travis Hartle preaches for the Millview Church of Christ, and he also has a website dedicated to helping parents learn more about movies, TV shows, and books before they allow their children access to them. He talks about what reviewing these works has taught him and what we need to be aware of as we seek to guide our children. Relevant Links: withtravis.com

Robert is a Graymere member who works as an audio engineer in the music and TV industries. He gives us some insights into what it is like to share his faith and try to serve God in a place where that is not always popular. graymere.com

Chris gives us the latest from Tennessee Children’s Home, as well as the history behind that work. He also shares what he has learned in his work there. Relevant Links: https://www.tennesseechildrenshome.org

Nick shares his perspective as a missionary in Brazil, and how what he learned there informs his perspective on ministry in America. We think through some of the ways our American culture can provide challenges in our discipleship. Relevant Links: https://millcreekchurchofchrist.com

Episode Description: Each year, athletes gather for a 314 mile road race from Dorena Landing, MO to Castle Rock, GA. They race on the open road, relying on their wits to navigate a multi-day race. Jon Winchester recently participated, and he learned some powerful lessons from this significant challenge. We asked him to share insights and spiritual lessons he learned. Relevant Links: graymere.com

Craig shares some personal experiences and reflections on how we can grow a culture of evangelism in our congregations. He gives specific examples of what we can do and encourages us to find ways to grow our desire for reaching the lost. Relevant Links: mtjuliet.org