All of the Above

We'd all like to change. But into what? And why? Something we hope is that every person a part of our church changes. Trevor and Aaron discuss a book that we think is a really helpful resource in pursuing the right sort of change.

Our church has been blessed with lots of opportunities to invest in young men and women, particularly those interested in vocational ministry. This week, Trevor interviews one of those young men, Jonathan Franklin.  Jonathan serves as one of our pastoral residents. We spend this episode talking about his family background, how he became a believer, where he wants to serve and minister long-te...

In Rev. 3:14-22, Jesus condemns the church at Laodicea for a lukewarmness rooted in overconfidence in wealth, autonomy, and affluence.  In many respects, this is very much like the church in 21st century America.  How so?  How might this be true of us today, both as individuals and as a church?  How might we be able to say that we "live in Laodicea" as 21st century Americans? &...

What do the next several weeks look like for TCGS?  More importantly, what's the "WHY" that undergirds these things?  How do these events fit into our overall vision as a church? Trevor sits down with Aaron Markham, our discipleship director, to discuss all this in this week's episode! For more info on all the things discussed today, visit our website: tcgreerstation.com.

On October 12-19, Trevor and a handful of folks from TCGS and TCC visited Lima, Peru to serve, work, evangelize, and observe the work of Food for the Hungry.  On this week's episode, Trevor discusses the trip with Carlos Causillas (a member of TCC and our team leader) on Carlos' back porch; they discuss what Carlos was encouraged by, and what he hopes our churches take away from the trip. Giv...

Over the last 18 months we've been slowly working on our founding documents - our statement of faith, covenant, and constitution.  Maybe you hear that and maybe you think to yourself: Why mess with a church covenant, statement of faith, and constitution in the first place? They aren't in the bible. The early church didn't need them.  Churches in other parts of the world are getting...

Sometimes Christians get famous. Other times famous people become Christians. How should those none famous Christians among us respond? Should we be happy? Encouraged? Or doubtful? Cynical? This week Trevor and Jim Slice discuss this topic and a little about some guy named "Kanye."

According to wikipedia, "et cetera" is a Latin expression used to mean "and other similar things."  Translated literally from Latin, it means "and the rest." What do the next several weeks look like for TCGS?  Why are we doing these things?  Why are these important?  How do these events fit into our overall vision as a church? Trevor sits down with Hannah Koschel, our ministry...

How can Christians be hospitable in a world that is inhospitable to us? That's the question Rosaria Butterfield answers in her book, "The Gospel Comes with a House Key." Today, Trevor and Sarah Gilliam talk about this great little book and some useful takeaways for TCGS.

On September 8, our church began a teaching series on Revelation 1-3; Jesus' letters to the 7 churches. Revelation, as a unique book in the New Testament, can appear really challenging from the outset. So how can we go about reading it? What are some rules of thumb to guide our reading? Trevor talks with Aaron Markham and Bryce Harrison about Dennis Johnson's seven strategies for seeing. Give us a...

This week, Trevor interviews our new discipleship director, Aaron Markham.  Aaron and his wife, Casey, have just moved back to the states after serving for two years in Nairobi, Kenya. What will his role entail? What lessons did he learn in Kenya? What does he order at Zaxby's? Answers to these burning questions and more on this week's episode!

According to wikipedia, "et cetera" is a Latin expression used to mean "and other similar things."  Translated literally from Latin, it means "and the rest." What do the next several weeks look like for TCGS?  Why are we doing these things?  Why are these important?  Who would choose to dip Cheetos in cream cheese? How do these events fit into our overall vision as a church? Tr...

Like money, you have a limited supply of attention. Like money, we spend it. How do you spend yours?  Trevor and Brent King talk about the necessity of learning to cultivate habits of attention to the good things.  Give us some of your attention; we hope it'll be encouraging. 

Our church has been blessed with lots of opportunities to invest in young men and women, particularly those interested in vocational ministry. This week, Trevor interviews one of those young men, Jon Ross Fordree. Jon Ross has joined us from our sister church, The Church at Blue Ridge, to serve as one of our pastoral residents. We talk about his family's background in Mormonism, how he became a be...

Should Christians engage in sports? What value is there to sports? What pitfalls are there to sports? Bryce Harrison, church planting resident and minister of recreation (kidding, but not really), and Trevor talk about sports. Give this episode a listen!

According to wikipedia, "et cetera" is a Latin expression used to mean "and other similar things."  Translated literally from Latin, it means "and the rest." At the beginning of each August, our church looks to begin a new ministry year.  With that comes lots of events, new initiatives, need-to-know's, and well... etc.  So what all do we have coming down the pike over the course of...

This episode is the second in our follow up's to Paul's commands in Colossians 3. Trevor spends some time talking on ways to exasperate our children, and discussing what we are to aim for in parenting instead of exasperating and discouraging our kids.  Give this episode a listen;  we hope it's practical, helpful, and encouraging.

Yesterday, Trevor taught through Paul's commands to the household in Colossians 3:18-4:1.  Trevor broadly addressed how these commands fit within the overall structure of the letter, encouraging the church to "put on Christ where Christ puts you."  In this episode, Trevor wanted to delve a little bit deeper into the topic and provide some practical ways of thinking through the responsibi...

A few years ago, Trevor met Anand through a mutual friend and was blown away by the work he was doing in India.  Anand founded Disciples Bible College, a school dedicated to teaching pastors how to read their Bibles and shepherd God's church.  Anand is active in planting churches, translating commentaries and equipping church leaders, and his wife, Anusha, devotes herself to medical miss...

This week, Trevor interviews Shane and Shannon Harper about their youngest son, Sam.  Sam is a bit of a celebrity at our church.  He's cute, he's happy, he's sneaky, and did we say he was cute?  Sam also has Down's Syndrome.  The Harpers talk about what it was like to be given this very particular gift.  Give this episode a listen and be encouraged. 

On this week's episode Trevor interviews Mr. Paul Bull, a saint from right here in Greer.  Trevor asks him about his life, when he became a Christian, and why he devotes himself to (at 82 years old!) to the Greer Soup Kitchen, Greer Community Ministires, Meals on Wheels, etc. Give this episode a listen; I think you'll be encouraged.

What's the logic behind each bit of our Sunday worship gathering? Give this episode a listen to find out!

Why does our church worship the way that it does, using responsive readings, traditional confessions, scripted prayers, and the like? Trevor and JC discuss that on this week's episode.

In the New Testament, The End Times are held out as a source of comfort and hope. But often times, we find ourselves confused and intimidated by the topic. What does the New Testament say about the End? What have Christians always believed about the End? Give this episode a listen as Trevor and Jon Hyatt seek to bring some clarity here. The books Trevor mentioned: The God Who is There (Don Carson)...

This week Trevor is joined by Ken Vickery, pastor of Victor Baptist Church.  What's Ken's story? How'd he end up at Victor? What's Victor's story? Give this episode a listen and be encouraged by God's grace in the legacy of Victor Baptist.