Merge Podcast

Welcome to the The Merge. You don’t move forward by doing more —you move forward by seeing better. In this teaching, Dr. Zachary Thaggard unpacks why progress is not about speed but focus, and how Kingdom alignment restores clarity, direction, and purpose. Drawing from Psalm 25:4–5 and Philippians 3:14 , this message challenges us to eliminate distraction, realign priorities, and press forward wit...

Welcome to The Merge, a space where faith, formation, and the Kingdom collide. Today’s teaching is all about moving FORWARD — not just in motion, but in mindset, maturity, and spiritual alignment. Psalm 119 says:“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Forward begins where clarity begins — in the Word. In this message, Dr. Thaggard unpacks what it means to live with Kingdom alignmen...

Devo with Dr. T!🎉 Kick off your year with a powerful journey into self-discovery through my devotional, Into Me You See*! Day 2: Embracing God’s Unshakable Faith 📖 Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) Take a moment to reflect: God sees every detail of your life, knows you completely, and loves you unconditionally. When you behold Him, you’ll discover your true, authentic self—seen, loved, and valued beyond meas...

🎉 Devo with Dr. T!🎉 Kick off your year with a powerful journey into self-discovery through my devotional, Into Me You See*! Day 1: Beholding the One You See 📖 Psalm 139:1-4 (NLT) Take a moment to reflect: God sees every detail of your life, knows you completely, and loves you unconditionally. When you behold Him, you’ll discover your true, authentic self—seen, loved, and valued beyond measure....

In this episode of The Merge Podcast, Zachary Thaggard discusses THE POWER OF GRATITUDE and how we must be grateful for all the small things that are presently making us happy so that we may build a successful future.   Don't miss an episode! Subscribe & follow along as we merge together.  Research Reference:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF7xS_nPbZ0    LINKS: &nbsp...

In this episode of The Merge Podcast, Zachary Thaggard discusses A Motorcycle Mindset and how we must shift our minds to obtain all that is meant for them. Don't miss an episode! Subscribe & follow along as we merge together. Book Reference:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678205/shift-into-a-higher-gear-by-delatorro-mcneal/  LINKS:      Listen on Apple...

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Shell began his music career managing bands and artist in Papua New Guinea, before moving to the USA in 2006. When he arrived in the United States, he worked as a composer and sound designer for independent films while attaining an audio engineering degree. After his undergrad, he worked for 5 years as a front of house engineer, systems engineer, and production manager with artists such as: J Cole...

Zachary Thaggard is joined by Janine Hume-Dawson on this special episode of The Merge Podcast. Janine Hume- Dawson is a first generation American of Sierra Leone Descent. She is an active duty officer and is stationed in Japan. She is currently pursuing her Master's Degree at Grand Canyon University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in trauma and attended Alcorn State Universit...

Zachary Thaggard is joined by Jermaine Van Buren Jr. on this special episode of The Merge Podcast. Jermaine Van Buren Jr. was born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS.  After graduating from Oak Grove High School, Jermaine received a Bachelor’s of Science-Theatre Track from Troy University.  At Troy, he was involved in Campus Outreach Ministries and First Baptist Church Troy which were very in...

Today's episode is a short introduction into what this podcast will be all about. Let's go!