Sharing Life Changing Lives

Marriage is one of God’s greatest blessings—but every strong marriage is built through commitment, sacrifice, grace, and faith in Jesus. In this episode of Sharing Life Changing Lives, Bill Wade and Robert Hatfield sit down with Milton and Laurel Sewell , who have been married for more than 60 years, to talk about the joys, challenges, and lessons they’ve learned through a lifetime together. The S...

What happens when God’s people become more than a place you attend… and truly become your family? In this episode of Sharing Life Changing Lives, Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Alan Urda to talk about the powerful role God’s people have played in his life and faith. Alan shares how the love, encouragement, correction, and consistency of fellow Christians helped shape his walk with Jes...

What if God is working… even when you can’t see it? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Philly Nong, a student at Freed-Hardeman University whose journey to Christ spans continents, cultures, and questions. Growing up in South Africa in a religious environment shaped by spiritual ritualism and Old Testament sacrificial practices, Philly’s understanding of God was sincere—but incomplete. Wh...

What does it take to change direction—especially when it means stepping away from everything you’ve always known? In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Vincent Meninno to hear his powerful story of faith, courage, and transformation. Raised in Catholicism, Vincent’s spiritual foundation was deeply shaped by tradition and family. But during hi...

What does it look like to trust God… when it’s your child? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Ethan and Kara Darety share their journey as parents walking through the reality of their daughter’s diagnosis with cystic fibrosis. With honesty, vulnerability, and deep faith, they open their hearts about the fears, questions, and prayers that have shaped their family’s story. But more than anythin...

Depression can shake the foundations of faith. For some, it raises painful questions about God’s nearness, goodness, and care. In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Emily Hatfield to talk about why her faith endured—even through seasons of profound emotional darkness. Emily shares her personal journey through pos...

In this episode, we welcome Josh Wade , who grew up in our congregation and now serves as the youth minister at the 9th Avenue church of Christ in Haleyville, Alabama. Josh joins his dad, Bill Wade, and Robert Hatfield for a warm, honest conversation about what it was like growing up in a loving church family — and how that experience continues to shape his faith, his ministry, and his gratitude f...

Releasing the day before Thanksgiving, this special episode brings you pure joy, energy, and heartfelt honesty as the kids of our congregation share what they’re thankful for this year. Their gratitude—simple, sincere, and often delightfully surprising—reminds us of Jesus’ invitation to receive the kingdom with childlike hearts. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Thanksgiving gratitude lists from our...

It’s Thanksgiving season, and today’s episode is a special one! The college students and adults of the Henderson church family have joined together to share what they’re thankful for this year. Their heartfelt gratitude reminds us that God is working in countless ways—big and small—in the lives of His people. In this episode, you’ll hear: Real gratitude from real people —college students, young ad...

In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade welcome Jason Pierce , who, along with his family, spent nearly a decade living and serving among the warm and faithful people of Fiji . Jason shares stories from their years of missionary work—what daily life and ministry looked like, the joys and challenges of cross-cultural service, and how God’s Word continues to g...

In this episode, Robert sits down with Matt Wallace , a devoted husband, dad to two young children, and faithful Christian who worships with the Henderson church of Christ . Matt joins the conversation to talk about why the church still matters in a world that often questions its relevance. Drawing from his own faith journey, Matt shares how the church has shaped him, what to do when the church di...

How do we plant God’s Word deep in the hearts of children? In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives, Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Kim Scott, retired educator, longtime Bible class teacher, and current professor at Freed-Hardeman University, where she teaches Teaching the Bible to Children. With wisdom from both the classroom and the church, Mrs. Kim shares insights about how...

On this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , we’re joined by Wayne and Kristi Parker, missionaries currently serving on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Wayne and Kristi share stories of faith, perseverance, and cultural engagement as they discuss what it’s like to live and work in a part of the world where ancient history and modern challenges meet.

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Barker to talk about youth ministry in times of transition —those moments when young people face major changes like moving up in school, navigating family challenges, or stepping into adulthood. As an associate professor of communications at Freed-Hardeman University, Radio Station Coordinator for 91.5 WFHU, a father of two teenagers, and a youth deacon at th...

In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , Robert and Bill sit down with Jared Gott, one of the youth ministers at the Henderson church of Christ in Henderson, Tennessee. Together, they explore important truths that every congregation—elders, parents, and members alike—should understand about their young people. Jared shares from his experience working with teens and families, offering insi...

What happens when life throws you into a storm you never saw coming? In this powerful episode, Greg and Dawn Hollamon open up about the unexpected journey they faced last year when Greg underwent open heart surgery. From the initial diagnosis to the long days of recovery, they walk us through the lessons they learned—and how their faith anchored them every step of the way. With honesty and hope, t...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Robert and Bill sit down with Jerry Campbell to reflect on the personal significance of the cross of Christ. For Jerry, the cross isn’t just a symbol—it’s a daily reminder of hope, forgiveness, and the sacrificial love that changed everything. Jerry shares from his own life experiences, opening up about the moments when the cross became most real to him—thro...

In this episode, we sit down with three impressive young men — Sawyer, Asher, and Jace Carpenter — who are actively involved in the Lads to Leaders program . These 11- and 12-year-old brothers share how the program has shaped their faith, strengthened their skills, and brought them closer together as a family. From speech and song leading to puppets and Bible Bowl, the Carpenter boys open up about...

In this heartfelt episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , we sit down with Rick Hepler, a faithful Christian, husband, and caretaker, who shares his powerful testimony of walking through life’s valleys. Rick opens up about his wife, Debbie’s, ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease and the challenges and blessings of serving as her full-time caretaker. Whether you are currently facing a valley o...

What is peace, and how can we experience it in our daily lives? In this episode, Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Taylor Bell, a deacon for the Henderson church of Christ and a licensed counselor, to explore the biblical and practical aspects of peace. They discuss the difference between worldly peace and the peace that comes from God, common obstacles that hinder our sense of peace, an...

In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives , Bill Wade and Robert Hatfield sit down with Connie Pritchard, a seasoned traveler and devoted servant in mission work. Having visited numerous countries on mission trips, Connie shares powerful lessons she’s learned about faith, culture, and the universal need for Christ. Through heartfelt stories and special memories, she reminds us that no matter...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives, a new podcast from the Henderson church of Christ! Join hosts Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade as they sit down with two of our elders, Mark Barber and Paul Johnson. Together, they share stories of faith, hope, and love, while offering a glimpse into the heart of leadership at Henderson. In this episode, Mark and Paul discuss what moti...