Tennessee Golden Hour

What does it take to build a women's ministry that genuinely lasts? In this episode of Tennessee Golden Hour , Beth Moore sits down with Tika Scoles, Women's Ministry Director at Northside Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tika shares her journey from Vacation Bible School and summer missions to leading a thriving ministry that has served women for more than sixteen years. Toget...

In this episode of The Tennessee Golden Hour, Matt Tullos sits down with Ben Cowell for a rich and encouraging conversation about ministry, spiritual formation, marriage, church culture, generosity, and the opportunities unfolding around Blue Oval City in West Tennessee. Ben shares his testimony, lessons learned in ministry, practical wisdom for pastors, and how prayer, discipleship, and faithful...

What does it mean to be a Barnabas in today’s church? In this encouraging conversation on the Tennessee Golden Hour, Matt Tullos sits down with longtime pastor and Tennessee Baptist leader Danny Sinquefield to discuss his new book, Everybody Needs a Barnabas: Creating a Culture of Encouragement in the Local Church. Danny shares stories from nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, lessons learned thr...

Blake and Sam’s story is one of calling, partnership, and a shared passion for seeing people transformed by the gospel. In this episode of Tennessee Golden Hour , we sit down with this husband-and-wife church planting team to talk about ministry, marriage, discipleship, and the journey that led them to plant Christ Fellowship. From meeting as small group leaders in their college BCM to serving tog...

What happens when prayer becomes more than a discipline and begins to shape the entire atmosphere of a church, a home, and a life? In this special conversation on Tennessee Golden Hour , I sit down with Bill Elliff to talk about prayer, spiritual awakening, and the presence-centered life. Bill has spent decades encouraging pastors, churches, and families to move beyond activity and rediscover the...

What happens when students step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter God in a new way? In this episode of The Tennessee Golden Hour , hosts Matt Tullos and Beth Moore sit down with Kevin Perrigan (Carson Springs Conference Center) and Jimmy Tucker (Linden Valley Conference Center) to explore the life-changing impact of camp ministry across Tennessee. From powerful salvation stories t...

In this milestone 50th episode of the Tennessee Golden Hour, hosts Matt Tullos and Beth Moore welcome Chad Ramsey, pastor of First Baptist Smithville, to talk about how an average-sized church can develop a thriving, multi-generational missions strategy. Chad shares the 101/201/301 framework he developed through his Doctor of Ministry project — a tiered approach that helps everyone from first-time...

In Episode 49 of The Tennessee Golden Hour, Matt Tullos and Beth Moore sit down with two trusted leaders from the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes: Greg McCoy, President Kelly Campbell, Church Engagement Specialist Together, they share powerful stories, urgent needs, and practical ways Tennessee Baptists can step into the foster care crisis across our state. 💙 What You’ll Hear in This Epis...

Join us as we celebrate a century of Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) in Tennessee! In this episode, Beth Moore sits down with Stacy Murphree, the State Director for Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Ministry, to discuss the incredible legacy and bright future of campus ministry across the state. In This Episode: The 100-year history of Tennessee BCM and what makes it unique How church partnerships ma...

Stacy Murphree and Beth Moore discuss and celebrate the life of Bill Choate. You'll also hear from many of our BCM leaders and Bill's impact on them.

From Medical Imaging to Ministry Leadership | Josh Franks' Journey Join us as Josh Franks shares his incredible journey from working in medical imaging to answering a late call to full-time ministry! 🙏 In this inspiring conversation, Josh opens up about his path from harvest field leader to his current impactful role at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. What You'll Learn: Josh's...

In this episode of Tennessee Golden Hour, hosts Matt Tullos and Beth Moore welcome Josh Adams, Next Gen Student Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Tennessee. Josh opens up about his powerful journey from spiritual drift in high school to discovering his calling through Baptist Collegiate Ministry at ETSU. Episode Highlights: Josh's Transformation Story - From growing up in chur...

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Leighann McCoy, who shares her 38 years of experience as a pastor's wife, ministry leader, and author. In this episode of The Tennessee Golden Hour, Leighann opens up about: The joys and challenges of ministry life Her battle with cancer and deepened faith Parenting prodigals with grace And her passion for equipping churches in prayer ministry. After...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Gary Morgan, founder of Story Church Nashville, as he shares his innovative approach to church planting in downtown Nashville's trendy Gulch district. In this episode, Gary reveals how he's reaching the 84% unchurched population through "dinner and discovery" gatherings that prioritize authentic relationships over traditional church s...

Welcome to the Tennessee Golden Hour ! In this episode, Matt Tullos and Jay Barbier host an inspiring and deeply thoughtful conversation about the evolution of worship ministry and how we prepare the next generation of worship leaders for today’s church. Joining us are worship leaders Daniel and Wayne, two seasoned voices in church music who discuss everything from the shifting models of worship l...

In a recent episode of the Tennessee Golden Hour podcast, hosts Matthew Tullos and Beth Moore sat down with Duggin and Steve Holt, TBMB's director of church services, to discuss the vision behind this new prayer emphasis. "When we were thinking about the Acts 2:17 team, we were thinking about what makes our vision reality. Of course, the first thing that came to mind was prayer," Ho...

Brian Carmichael, an adjunct professor and pastor, discussed his journey in ministry, starting from his teenage years when he felt called to preach. He shared his experiences of balancing multiple roles, including teaching, pastoring, and working for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Brian emphasized the importance of genuine relationships and the Cooperative Program in connecting African Ameri...

Jay Barbier shares his journey from being a Roman Catholic in Louisiana to a fully devoted Christ-follower and student ministry leader. He discussed his career in ministry, including his role at Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and his battle with cancer diagnosed in 2021. Jay emphasizes the importance of prayer, community support, and maintaining faith during his treatment. He highlights the impac...

In the Tennessee Golden Hour podcast, Matt Tullos and Beth Moore discuss their ongoing work and upcoming initiatives within the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, highlighting their dedication to compassion ministry and the centennial celebration of the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program. The episode begins with Beth Moore sharing updates on the development of a dental truck aimed at serving under...

Rodney Norvell has been at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) for 11 years, leading students on journeys of faith and service. One of his favorite things as a BCM Minister is taking students on mission trips. Rodney first heard about ministry opportunities in the Philippines from missionaries connected to UT and Carson-Newman alumni. They spoke of their work in Batangas City, where they...

 Dr. Davis highlighted 2024's highlights, including the conclusion of the Acts 217 initiative and the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which destroyed over 500 homes in Tennessee. The "Arise and Build" initiative aims to rebuild 200 homes, with 45-50 churches adopting families. The podcast also covered the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program, which has raise...

Travis Tyler, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton, shares his story of the flooding last September and some of the ways God showed up.  

Matt and Beth welcome back Joana Perez for another conversation about emotional health during the holiday season, post-Helene recovery, and sketchy political environments. I know. It's a lot.

This episode Matt and Beth welcome guest Ken Braddy from LifeWay, who shares insights from his extensive experience in group ministry, emphasizing the importance of small groups alongside traditional preaching. Ken presents statistical evidence showing that consistent small group participation fosters stronger church engagement and deeper spiritual growth. He points out that individuals active in...