Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary 2.18.21 This week Tad and Gary totally remembered to invite interview guests. It just so happens they invited each other. Get ready for the meta deep dive everyone was waiting for as the hosts of the Thursday Show interview the hosts of the Thursday Show. If you listen closely, you might even hear a feedback of the week question.  #thursdayshow

Living Hope in Troubled Times: Sojourners are God’s People | 1 Peter 2:1-10 Chris Hefner As God’s people, we put away community-destroying behaviors. As God’s people, we embrace our Christ-centered identity as His community. As God’s people, proclaim the excellencies of Christ. Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary 2.11.21 This week on the Thursday Show, Tad and Gary have a very important conversation with Sherry Reeves about the ministry of Ebenezer Children’s home. They are doing vital work during the pandemic and have a live virtual fundraiser – Share-A-Thon 2021 on February, 27. You can find more information about Share-A-Thon on their website (linked below) and Facebook...

Living Hope in Troubled Times: Holy Conduct Built on Holy Grace | 2.7.21  Text: Peter 1:13-25 3 Requirements for Living in Hope To be hopeful requires a ready mind. To be hopeful requires holy conduct. To be hopeful requires sincere love.

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 2.4.21 The Thursday Show is back! After a month-long hiatus, the Thursday Show returns to kick off a new year of the most popular Thursday podcast recorded in Wilkesboro. This week, we welcome the Reverend Doctor Chris Hefner to the show to talk about church, ministry, the new sermon series, and much more. Plus, the Lightning Round has the highest stakes ever. Y...

Living Hope in Troubled Times: A Living Hope | 1.31.21 Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 We have been saved to a living hope by Jesus Christ. We have been saved to a living hope through our trials. We have been saved to a living hope grounded on Scripture.

Living Hope in Troubled Times: Grace and Peace in the Journey | 1.24.21 Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Points: Two Exhortations Embrace Grace Practice Peace

Being the Community that is Salt and Light | Tad Craig Text: Matthew 5:13-19 Make Jesus an essential staple in your life. Be God’s light to those around you Let God use you to complete His will by keeping and teaching the gospel

Number our Days Text: Psalm 90 6 Wise Prayers It is wise that we should pray for perspective. It is wise that we should pray for God’s interventions. It is wise that we should pray for satisfaction in God. It is wise that we should pray for God to make us glad. It is wise that we should pray for God to reveal himself. It is wise that we should pray for God’s favor.

Songs for Advent: We Three Kings | 1.3.21 Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Theme statement: We can trust because the political leaders whose rule converged with God’s prophetic timelines played a role in God’s redemptive plan. 3 Truths: These leaders didn’t always play their role humbly. These leaders sometimes played their role cooperatively. These leaders didn’t always play their role virtuously. 3 Ways We...

Songs for Advent: Joy to the World | 12.20.20 Text: Psalm 98 We rejoice in God the Savior. We rejoice in God the King. We rejoice in God the Judge.

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 12.17.20 This week Tad and Gary go back to their video roots with a very special Christmas Extravaganza episode of the Thursday Show. The guys talk top three Advent songs, build a nativity set, and walk you through a tutorial on how to use the prepackaged communion elements. You do not want to miss this one! Oh, and Merry Christmas, the Feedback of the Week Ques...

Songs for Advent: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day | 12.13.20 Isaiah 9:6-7 Three Peace Principles Our lack of peace (in ourselves, in our relationships, and in our world) is indicative of a lack of peace with God. We need to receive peace before we can share peace. If we’ve experienced peace, we must become peacemakers. 4 Applications: Glorify God Get the log out of your own eye Gently restore G...

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 12.10.20 This week Tad and Gary welcome John Triplett, director of h.o.p.e. Ministry to the Thursday Show. They cover topics from Christmas movies to smart TVs to the important work h.o.p.e is doing to advance the gospel in Wilkes County. We also bring back the feedback question of the week question: Which is a better movie - Princess Bride or O Brother Where Ar...

Songs for Advent: I Wonder as I Wander | 12.6.20 Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 Three Truths that Lead us to Wonder We should wonder at the depth of our own sinfulness. We should wonder at the extent of God’s reach to save. We should wonder at the glories that are to come.

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 12.3.20 This week Tad and Gary welcome Rachel Rogers to the Thursday Show to discuss the Angel Tree ministry. We also get into some more holiday dinner food, discuss the meaning of Advent, and tell some Christmas jokes. You do not want to miss this one!

Songs for Advent: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | 11.29.20 Text: Various We pray because God has kept his promises. 10 “Then fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the Lord, nor be dismayed, O Israel; for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid. 11 For I am with you to save you...

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 11.26.20 The Thursday Show's Thanksgiving Day Spectacular. This week Tad and Gary bring the recently ordained and married Josh Pinkerton to the Thursday Show. We talk turkey, literally. Is turkey the best choice for Thanksgiving dinner? We also talk about Hallmark Christmas movies, our least favorite Christmas songs, and being missionaries to Iceland. You do not...

Authentic and Prophetic: Will You Obey or Rebel? Characters that Teach Lessons | 11.22.20 Text: Jeremiah 37-39 Characters:  Zedekiah offers a warning: Don’t ignore God’s invitation to repent. Ebed-Melech offers an example: It’s always right to do the right thing. Jeremiah offers a goal: Live so that you can be confused for Jesus. #worship #learn

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 11.19.20 This week Tad and Gary welcome Randy Whittington to the Thursday Show. We have an intense debate about whether it's too early for Christmas decorations and music. Then we dive into church budgets, cleaning and sanitation during a pandemic, and what kind of candles smell the best. You don't want to miss the Thursday Show this week!

Authentic and Prophetic: Faith in Real Life | 11.15.20 Text: Jeremiah 36 Let’s be encouraged, God speaks in troubled times. Let’s be comforted, God provides friends. Let’s be clear, God promises judgment to the rebellious. Let’s be certain, God rescues his people.

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 11.12.20 This week the guys welcome Rosalee Patton to the Thursday Show for a great conversation spanning every topic imaginable. From the importance of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes and Women on Mission to Mayberry and favorite news stories, you don't want to miss this week's featured interview.  https://wilkesborobaptist.org/podcast #thursdayshow

Authentic and Prophetic: Faith in Real Life | 11.8.20 Text: Jeremiah 32 We show faith by keeping God’s Word even when it is not popular. We show faith by obeying God even when his commands don’t make sense. We show faith when we praise God for what we know and pray to God regarding what we don’t. We show faith when we accept God’s sovereignty to judge and to restore.

The Thursday Show w/ Tad and Gary | 11.5.20 This week the guys welcome the only Thursday Show guest ever under the age of 30 to discuss how teenagers are holding up during the pandemic, an explanation of TikTok, teacher antics, and whether Hockey is better than Curling. You don't want to miss it this week.  https://wilkesborobaptist.org/podcast #thursdayshow

Authentic and Prophetic: The New Covenant | 11.1.20 Text: Jeremiah 31:26-40 1) We need a covenant better than the one we are sure to break. 2) We need a covenant that leads us to know the Lord. 3) We need the forgiveness only the new covenant can provide