Connections

Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Corinth, and we explore what it would have been like to stand before the Bema in front of Gallio.

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Andrew shares some pictures and video from a visit to Athens, and we explore what it would have been like to listen to Paul’s Mars Hill sermon.

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Alex Courington has experience in ministry and counseling, and he provides some principles that will help us navigate the challenges families face today.

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https://www.howareyoufeelingtoday.net/

John Thomas sits down with us to discuss how we endure hardship as Christians. He shares what he has learned from scripture, his own experiences, and the examples of others.

Also watch on Youtube ➡️ https://youtu.be/TcEvnQ3IcLY

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John Thomas is the pulpit minister for the Southgate Church of Christ, and he discusses his life and the transition he made from full-time Bible teacher and coach to full-time pulpit ministry. He shares the lessons he has learned from saying yes to the ministry opportunities provided by God.

Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

John David sits down with us as we talk about the importance of God’s people being together and what we can do to prioritize fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Steve Baggett an experienced minister who has preached in Kentucky and Tennessee. He joins us to share a personal story of the loss of his son and to reflect on how we face moments of loss.

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Steve Baggett has joined us again to share insights about how we see the church, not just as a collection of people, but as a family, and how that molds our perspective.

Dr. Barry Farris teaches science for Columbia Academy and preaches for the Stiversville Church of Christ. He sits down with us to talk about the way we can see evidence of God’s design in the world around us.

Watch on Youtube here ➡️https://youtu.be/ETihBW7iMFM

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With Jason Hart in town for our Future Ministers Camp, we asked him to sit down with us and share some principles for listening and truly paying attention in a world where that is rare.

Chuck Morris preaches for the Spring Meadows Church of Christ, and he has been involved in ministry camps in Central America and South America. He shares about his recent trip to Brazil and what he has learned from short term mission trips.

Relevant Links: https://smcoc.net/

Chris Elrod is the Youth Minister for the Walter Hill Church of Christ, and he joins us to share some of his ministries of Future Ministers Camp as well as his experiences serving as a teacher at that same camp.

Relevant Links: https://walterhillchurch.com/

Bryan Basham is the president of World Christian Broadcasting, and he sits down with us to talk about the history and mission of that ministry, along with plans for the future.

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Isaac Bourne preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, and he also owns a local gym. He sits down with us to talk about what he has learned in working in both of these areas.

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Isaac Bourne preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, and he has a love of history. He spends time with us talking about how historical and cultural contexts can bring scripture to life. 

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Barry England is a minister and counselor for the West 7th Church of Christ, and he sits down with us to talk about grief and what we can remember as we grieve. 

Relevant Links: https://w7church.org/

Ricky Glass preaches for the Main Street Church of Christ in Mount Pleasant, TN, and he sits down with us to share his experience with a stroke last year and what he learned as recovered.

Aubrey Franklin is our preaching intern this summer, and he sits down with us to continue our conversation on what we can do to encourage and minister to college students.

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Finley Skelton and Dane Bennett are interning for our Graymere Student Ministry this summer, and they sit down with us to discuss what we can do to encourage and minister to college students.

Brian Gregory is a licensed counselor and associate minister for the Highland Church of Christ, and he sits down to talk about positive steps Christians can take to build good mental health habits.

Relevant Links: https://highland-coc.com

As of 2026, the digital landscape for children and teenagers is populated by over 3 million applications, at least 100 of which have been identified as potentially dangerous. Chad Landman, who regularly leads Active Digital Parenting Workshops, joins us to discuss what parents and other adults can do to protect their children.

Complete list of apps we talked about and more here: https://www.digitalparentingworkshop.com/s/Mid-2026-Dangerous-Apps-for-Kids-Report.pdf

Relevant Links: https://www.digitalparentingworkshop.com/

Lads to Leaders is an organization that began in 1968 with the purpose of preparing young people to be leaders in the church. It has grown into a large organization with thousands of participants and multiple conferences each year across the country. John and Amanda Lawson join us to share more about Graymere’s participation in this ministry.

Relevant Links: https://www.lads2leaders.com

Kyle Young grew up in the Graymere congregation and is preparing for optometry school. For the last several months, he has served in a missions internship and he joins us to discuss how that has impacted his faith.

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Ben and Rebecca Farris are members at Graymere who recently participated in our mission trip to Lima, Peru. They share details about the work there and what they learned through participating in the trip as a family.

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Scott Ballard, preacher for the Spring Hill Church of Christ, sits down with us to discuss what we can learn from Biblical examples about our own mental health challenges. He shares what he has learned both from personal experience and from the shared experiences of others.

Relevant Links: https://www.springhillcofc.com/

David Morris preaches for the Highland Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares a conversation about what scripture teaches about the spiritual realm, specifically what we can know about angelic beings and what common misconceptions exist.

In this recording from a Kingdom Focus Wednesday, Andrew Phillips shares some important facts to remember about faith and reflects on ways we can better relate to people when having spiritual conversations.

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Jody Pigg shares his experiences in college, on the mission field, in the workplace, and through his journey of discovering how to best use his gifts in service to God. He also provides an update on the Sara Walker Foundation.

Relevant Links: https://sarawalkerfoundation.org

Chris McCurley, preacher for the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, joins us to share his journey of becoming a Christian and later becoming a minister.

Relevant Links: https://www.wscoc.com, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEg49Piowm2jfO3rsPXyOA

Jacob Evans, preacher for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, joins us to discuss the predominant ways people talk about Jesus today and how we can engage in conversations that point people to Christ.

Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org

Andrew, Chad, Jonathan and JD all sit down to talk about the new Sunday night format at Graymere, and we highlight the work that is already being done in our Sunday night ministries. Check this out to hear what is coming our way beginning April 12th!

Kirk Brothers, President of Heritage Christian University, joins us to talk about the history and mission of the school, as well as some current updates about the campus.

Relevant Links: www.hcu.edu

In this episode, recorded during one of our Kingdom Focus Wednesdays, FHU Bible Professor Matt Sokoloski shares insights about apologetics, reflecting on how we can embody our faith, anchor it in the text of scripture, and present it to the world around us.

Relevant Links: www.fhu.edu

JD Schwartz, Graymere Youth Minister, joins us to talk about what parents can do to help their child once High School graduation is over. How can we help them find spiritual success if they go to college? How can we help them have a good spiritual foundation if they enter the workforce?

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Barry England, the Family Minister for the West 7th Church of Christ, joins us to reflect on what husbands and wives can do to grow in their relationships with each other.

Relevant Links: https://w7church.org

Russell Smith, preacher for the Culleoka Church of Christ and Bible teacher at Columbia Academy joins us to talk about the journey that led him into ministry and what he has learned along the way about faith. No matter what your vocation, this conversation explores valuable insights for serving God.

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🔗https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/on-preaching-ministry/2025/12/the-journal-december-2025-from-youth-ministry-to-the-pulpit

James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, reflects on how we can pursue wisdom in a world today that usually focuses on short-sighted issues rather than delayed gratification.

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James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, explores ways that faithful people can relate to our culture, and how we can reach others with the message of Jesus.

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John Allen sits down with Andrew to discuss what young adults are searching for spiritually, and how we can encourage them. He also shares about the Tuesday Night Bible study Northview Church of Christ hosts for young adults.

Relevant Links: northviewchurchofchrist.com

Andrew and Chad sit down to talk about the challenges for ministers in using AI well - it is possible for it to use it effectively to strengthen our ministries, but it can also be misused to make us lazy. What should we remember when considering AI?

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