Connections

A few years ago, Jeff and Kelly Loveless decided they wanted to step out on faith and try something new. That led to several mission trips over the next few years and some powerful, spiritual mountaintop experiences. What does it mean to make ourselves uncomfortable and try something new? How will that grow our faith?

If you have ever been on a short-term mission trip, you know how powerful those can be for everyone who participates. How do trips like these help our faith grow? What should we remember as we participate? Links: graymeremissions.com

There is no question that our world today can make anyone skeptical of something new. How can we share God’s message in a culture of skepticism? Links: [apologeticspress.org](apologeticpress.org)

There are challenges to spiritual growth at every age, but teenagers today face different circumstances than previous generations. How can we help them navigate those obstacles and grow in faith? [graymerestudentministry.com](graymerestudentministry.com)

Jason Hart is the youth minister for the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Arkansas. He shares the approach he takes in sharing the story of the Bible to the teens he teaches. He walks us through how to begin studying a scripture by asking key questions that help us see ourselves in the Biblical story.

Dewayne Bryant is a professor at Faulkner University. He has a passion for archaeology and shares how it relates to our faith. He also shares some of his experiences on an archaeological dig. Links for this episode: 🔗 https://faulkner.edu 🔗 https://dewaynebryant.wordpress.com 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EMvvnZlck0bQpUsuMNjwg

Ed Gallagher is the Professor of Christian Scripture for Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama. He shares his perspective on how a deeper understanding of the Old Testament can enrich our faith in Christ and understanding of the New Testament.