Grace Church Podcast

What does it look like for the gospel and the church to bring restoration to a nation recovering from genocide? In this episode of the Grace Church Podcast, we’re talking about how God is working through Reach the Children of Rwanda International (RCRI), a ministry Benjamin and Josephine Musuhukye founded to provide children with education, practical care, and a Christ-centered spiritual foundatio...

Politics can feel exhausting. Between the constant news cycle, heated debates, and election-season outrage, it can be tempting to make politics our identity or tune it out altogether. But what does faithful political engagement look like for Christians? In this episode, Scott and Whitney sit down with Alex Reynolds, a member of our Taylors campus and former county council candidate, to discuss how...

In the second part of our conversation with David Miller, we explore why justice is far more complicated and expansive than we often think. Instead of falling into the “flextape” mentality, David challenges us to resist simple solutions and approach brokenness with humility, curiosity, and patience. Key Points Justice, as a biblical concept, is far broader than we think; it requires patience over...

David Miller from our Taylors campus has spent years moving between radically different worlds: his home in Greenville, the lives of wealthy donors, and the extreme poverty and persecution experienced by children and pastors in South Asia. He shares with Scott and Whitney how living between worlds has challenged the way he thinks about wealth, generosity, justice, and even his own identity. Key Po...

The church should be a place that welcomes adults with disabilities—but true discipleship goes far beyond making space. In this episode, Scott and Whitney sit down with Mosaic Director Joe Clary and Travelers Rest Mosaic Lead Cece Ambrose to discuss how we are helping adults with disabilities grow as disciples of Jesus through worship, biblical community, service, employment, and meaningful relati...

In this episode, Bill White and Jeff Eenigenburg preview our upcoming teaching series through Genesis 37–50 by exploring the bigger story surrounding Joseph. They discuss the Abrahamic covenant, the dysfunction of Abraham's family, why Scripture doesn't hide the brokenness of its characters, and how God continues to accomplish His purposes through imperfect people. If you have questions or...

Dawn Tietz and Mary Beth Jackson join Whitney to talk honestly about why reading the Bible can feel intimidating—even for people who have spent years in church. Together they unpack the pressure to "perform" as Christians, the shame that keeps many people from asking honest questions, and the freedom that comes from admitting we don't have all the answers. They also share how God has...

In this bonus episode, Sarah and Whitney dive into a book discussion. They discuss titles like James by Percival Everett, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, and Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. In the process, they highlight how secular writers can still reflect God’s ultimate story and how reading shapes our imagination and spiritual formation.  Note: This episode contains plot spoilers. If you have quest...

Former professor, church staff writer, and now public high school English teacher Sarah Bailey joins Scott and Whitney to talk about calling, life in the public school classroom, balancing work and motherhood, and why 15-year-olds may be among the most compelling people to learn from. Their conversation explores what it means to see others the way God sees them and how the new heavens and new eart...

What does it look like to follow Jesus while navigating life between cultures? This week, Scott and Whitney sit down with Brandon Garcia, campus pastor of Iglesia Gracia, to talk about the growth of the Spanish-speaking community in the Upstate, the unique opportunities and challenges immigrant families face, and the beauty of a church united by the gospel. If you have questions or want access to...

As schedules shift and summer routines take over, it's easy for our spiritual lives to drift into autopilot. In this episode, Whitney and Scott sit down with pastor Daniel Moore to explore what it means to intentionally lead yourself spiritually. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Daniel shares four practices that have shaped his own walk with Christ: communing with God through his Wo...

In a culture that rewards productivity and constant striving, what does it actually mean to rest in God? Whitney and Scott sit down with Micaela Sanders to talk about weariness, Sabbath, abiding in Christ, and learning to trust God in the middle of difficult circumstances. They unpack the difference between being productive and being fruitful, how Sabbath reshapes our relationship with time, and h...

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Downtown leaders Paul Gaeto and Bo Patterson to unpack what it means to live missionally. They explore how serving vulnerable people often requires stepping into discomfort, awkwardness, and sacrifice—but also leads to joy, spiritual growth, and a deeper experience of God’s Kingdom.  If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to ch...

In this episode, Dr. Tim Wardle returns to discuss how the Bible we read every day became a concise, bound collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over 1,600 years. We talk about how these books were selected, how they were arranged, who decided, and why it matters to us now.  If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at http...

In this bonus episode, Bill White follows up on the 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 sermon on Propriety in Worship. We break down the definition of propriety into five parts and discuss why that is a helpful and needed word for our current context.  If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/podcast/

Long-time HB member Tom Price joins Scott and Whitney in the studio to share how God has been growing him in the past year through his job. We talk about change, anxiety, community, vulnerability, counseling, and God’s faithfulness to grow us even through difficult circumstances. If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc...

Taylors campus pastor Donald Spann joins Scott and Whitney in the studio to share how he learned about Seder and the impact it’s had on his family and congregation. This spring, we are releasing a Seder guide for our members available on our website as part of our Holy Week celebration.  If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://...

We would all agree that studying Scripture is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can have as believers. But if we’re honest, it seems to be the most difficult spiritual discipline to actually do regularly and well. Scott and Whitney dive into what keeps us from studying the Word and how we can better receive it as God intended. If you have questions or want access to additional res...

Whitney and Scott welcome Bobby Raulerson back to the studio to discuss the new Advent Guide our staff have developed for the month of December. They talk about the origins of Advent, the vision for the new guide, other events coming up, and our prayer for our members this Advent season.  If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https:/...

Whitney and Scott are joined by Jackie Davenport, one of our members and leaders from the Pelham campus. We asked her what God has been teaching her recently and she shares how a trip to New Zealand represents her approach to Scripture, how she’s rejecting an action figure version of God, and how Scripture memorization can combat the root of her sin patterns. If you have questions or want access t...

In this episode, Whitney and Scott sit down with Katie Mitchell, the executive director of our serving partner, David’s Table. Katie shares the heart of David’s Table to connect families of those with disabilities to community and local church, and to provide respite, compassion, and hope through Jesus Christ. If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the p...

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Davis Craig and Bobby Raulerson—two teachers from our recent high-school ministry series Hard Questions . True to its title, this series explores topics like: making decisions, the brokenness of the world, doubt and tension, salvation and free will, and more. Bobby and Davis recap the main ideas and explain why a series like this is critical to a health...

Child life specialist and Care & Recovery staff member Melissa Ramirez joins Scott and Whitney in the studio for this episode. They recap the two Ascend Camps we held this summer at our Pelham and Powdersville campuses, discuss some of the deeper cognitive research behind how long-term stress can impact children, and share how the gospel intersects with grief and loss.  If you have questions o...

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Steven Feliciano, Co-founder and Executive Director of Hunger Corp in Puerto Rico, and Joey Espinosa, the Puerto Rico Country Lead for Grace Church. They discuss the context for Hunger Corp’s work in Puerto Rico, their gospel-centered approach to ministry, and how our teams get to partner with them. If you have questions or want access to additional res...

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Matt and Vicki Williams, Bill White, and Tom Merritt to celebrate 30 years of Grace Church by remembering how it all started. We are overwhelmed by God’s kindness and provision to our church over the years, and we hope these stories will lead us collectively to worship the Lord for his faithfulness to us. If you have questions or want access to addition...