The Waypoint Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 106 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Dominic Chasse, campus minister at Virginia Commonwealth University for Christian Student Fellowship, for a conversation that is both heartfelt and inspiring. Dom shares his unique journey into campus ministry, highlighting meaningful connections with Waypoint along the way. He unpacks the critical importance o...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a wild ride! In Episode 105 of The Waypoint Podcast, we sit down with church planters Roger and Erin Burns—two of our church planting heroes—as they share the raw, real, and redemptive story of planting Restore Church in Jacksonville, NC. From unexpected location changes to painful setbacks to watching the Lord shake the gates of Hell, their journey is full of grit,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 104 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Stacey Burkholder, Lead Pastor of Bridge Christian Church , to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities of leadership transition. Stacey shares his experience stepping into the lead role after a beloved pastor of 30 years, offering insight into how he approached the change with humility, vision, and c...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 103, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Dr. Don Mark Hamilton to talk about his new book, Lead Like a Bodyguard: 52 Timeless Leadership Lessons. With over 40 years of ministry experience, Don shares powerful stories and practical wisdom that have shaped his approach to leadership. Together, they unpack a few of the key lessons from the book—offering both encouragement and c...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 102 of The Waypoint Podcast is here! Dyke and Rebecca welcome a new friend, Brittany Bergman of Campus Christian Fellowship . Listen in as Brittany shares about the exciting kingdom work happening at UNC-Chapel Hill, where students are encountering Jesus, growing in their faith, and being equipped to make disciples on campus and beyond. From transformational small groups t...

Send us Fan Mail You won’t want to miss Episode 101 of The Waypoint Podcast with Brian Jones! This episode dives into some of the biggest challenges pastors face today, from declining attendance to engaging the next generation while still serving an aging congregation. Plus, Brian shares an exclusive preview of the powerful insights he’ll be presenting at the upcoming Art of the Sermon event on Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Woohoo! The Waypoint Podcast is celebrating its 100th episode with one of its all-time favorite guests—Cam Huxford. If you're looking for someone to sugarcoat the tough stuff, this isn’t the episode for you. Cam brings the real talk—raw, vulnerable, and packed with hard-hitting wisdom from his 40+ years in ministry. From ministry and leadership to working with elders and grow...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 99 of The Waypoint Podcast is here! Dyke and Rebecca are chatting with Preston Conder, a passionate disciple-making enthusiast and campus pastor at New Life Christian Church —where the mission is to make disciples who make disciples who make disciples. Preston brings a strategic, coaching-driven approach shaped by his years in the football world, offering practical insight...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 98 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Ben Cachiaras, Lead Pastor of Mountain Christian Church and a presenter at our upcoming "Art of the Sermon" event. Ben shares insights from his years in ministry, discussing the importance of longevity, missional leadership, and the intentional pursuit of future leaders. He also reflects on the challen...

Send us Fan Mail Season 5 of The Waypoint Podcast kicks off with a great conversation as Dyke and Rebecca talk to Dr. Daniel Overdorf, the new president of Johnson University. In Episode 97, Dr. Overdorf delves into the future of the church, sharing what gives him hope and offering thoughtful insights from his writings on community. Together, they discuss how churches can embody the community Jesu...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 96 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca are joined by the entire Waypoint staff for a special year-end episode. Together, they reflect on 2024, sharing personal highlights and inspiring stories that have marked this season of ministry. From moments of joy to impactful lessons, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how God has been at work through Waypoint and bey...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 95 of The Waypoint Podcast, we welcome Jeff Greene, Advancement Director of International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES). Jeff shares powerful stories of how IDES brings hope and relief in the wake of disasters both in the U.S. and around the world. He offers practical, encouraging guidance for churches looking to respond effectively during crises. This episode is fu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 94 of The Waypoint Podcast features Jesse DeYoung, Executive Pastor at Flatirons Church in Colorado, as he dives into the realities of church staff culture. With honesty and wisdom, Jesse shares his own story, illustrating how toxic environments can emerge and why creating a healthy, intentional staff culture is just as vital as your church's mission to reach the lost...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 93 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Holly Haulter, a clinical psychologist and Director of Children’s Ministry at Catalyst Church in Greensboro, NC. Holly shares her unique perspective on supporting the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of young people, drawing from over two decades of experience in psychology and ministry. . Join us as we di...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 92 of The Waypoint Podcast , Dyke and Rebecca are joined by Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson, authors of Lunchroom Theology , for a conversation that church leaders won’t want to miss. In a world full of division—political, racial, economic, and theological—Heather and Mark offer timely insights for the church. Drawing from the life and teachings of Jesus, they challenge...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 91 of The Waypoint Podcast! Lead Pastor Seth Bryant offers a motivating call for churches to lean into their identity as sent, missional communities—an Acts 17 kind of church for an Acts 17 world. With a deep love for the Church, Seth inspires leaders to embrace this missional mindset and equip their congregations to engage a rapidly changing culture. We hope th...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 90 of the Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with local lead pastor Bob Paddock of Cornerstone Church of Christ in Chatham, VA, to discuss how to cast a clear and compelling vision for reaching the community with the love of Jesus. Bob shares practical insights on how to develop specific strategies and set measurable goals to ensure that the church is making an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 89 of the Waypoint Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by renowned author Jim Putman to explore the transformative power of discipleship rooted in relationships rather than lectures. Jim emphasizes the importance of hands-on coaching, helping church leaders share the hope of the gospel in a way that is both personal and impactful. Learn how intentional relat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 88! In this episode of The Waypoint Podcast, we are honored to have Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward, a distinguished leader with a robust academic background that deeply informs his biblically grounded preaching style. Coming from a strong heritage within the Church of Christ, Dr. Heyward is passionately committed to nurturing the next generation of church leaders. Throu...

Send us Fan Mail In episode 87 of the Waypoint Podcast, hosts Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Ricky Altmiller, the director of the Student International Conference on Missions (SICOM). Ricky shares the inspiring vision behind SICOM, discussing how the conference challenges and equips students to be ENTRUSTED with the Great Commission. Tune in to hear how SICOM prepares young people to spread the go...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 86 of The Waypoint Podcast! Today Dyke and Rebecca are talking to pastor, Dr. Matthew Korell who has done extensive research and writing on Experiential Preaching and Teaching. Dr. Korell talks about the call to engage people with the gospel in new and interesting ways. This is a fascinating episode, that we pray you find inspiring in your ministry context! The...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 85 of The Waypoint Podcast is here with guest Darrell Hairston, where Darrell shares profound insights on spreading the gospel through diversity and community service. Gain invaluable wisdom that you can apply directly to your ministry, empowering you to make a deeper impact in your community.  Don't miss this one! Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpart...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 84 of The Waypoint Podcast featuring Andrew Jit, President of the 2024 International Conference on Missions. Dyke, Rebecca, and Andrew delve into the crucial topic of disciplining the next generation. Andrew brings profound insights into the strategies and significance of equipping young leaders for global missions.  This conversation promises to inspire and emp...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 83 of The Waypoint Podcast where we are diving into the world of kids ministry with our special guest, Kellee Gentry.  Kellee brings a wealth of experience and knowledge garnered from serving churches of all sizes, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for nurturing the youngest members of our congregations.  Remember you can always find us at waypointchurc...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 82 of The Waypoint Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Beaver Terry, a preacher who found a new pulpit in the pages of his book, "Unexpected Savior". Join us as we unravel Terry's journey of  becoming a published author. Terry's insightful narrative offers a unique perspective on faith, redemption, and the unexpected characteristics of...