Faithelement Conversations

A Cloudy Community For the session to be discussed on August 17, 2025 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 David Cassady David Adams Nikki Hardeman Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Our conversation delves into the concept of a ‘cloud of witnesses’ from Hebrews and how it represents the community that influences and supports us. It highlights the significance of imperfect […]

Feed Your Focus For the session to be discussed on August 10, 2025 Luke 12:32-40 David Cassady David Adams Nikki Hardeman Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith This episode focuses on the challenges of distractions in everyday life and their impact on spiritual focus. Through personal anecdotes, we highlight how distractions can divert attention from God and […]

What Not to Wear For the session to be discussed on August 3, 2025 Colossians 3:1-11 David Cassady David Adams Nikki Hardeman Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith In this episode, we discuss appropriate spiritual attire by reflecting on Colossians 3:1-11. We share personal stories about literal clothing, the importance of presenting oneself genuinely, and the metaphorical […]

Making Memories For the session to be discussed on July 27, 2025 Joshua 4:1-9 Daniel Glaze David Adams Lacey Wondree Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith We discuss the ways individuals and congregations mark significant faith experiences, emphasizing the importance of community and shared memories. The conversations highlights that personal connections and acts of presence often surpass […]

Hammer Time For the session to be discussed on July 20, 2025 Luke 5:17-26 Daniel Glaze David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Lacey Wondree In this episode we discuss memorable experiences of community service. Lacey recalls repainting a parish hall with her congregation, Jaye talks about mission experiences with Habitat for Humanity, and Daniel mentions […]

Holy Hoopla! For the session to be discussed on July 13, 2025 2 Samuel 6:14-15 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze This episode discusses memorable worship experiences, exploring how communal joy plays a significant role. We share personal stories, highlighting moments of shared joy in worship, and delve into […]

Table Fellowship For the session to be discussed on July 6, 2025 John 21:9-14 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze We discuss the importance of shared meals and their role in building community. We share personal stories of memorable meals and highlight how eating together can foster relationships and […]

Bearing Burdens on our Branded Bodies For the session to be discussed on June 29, 2025 Galatians 5:22-6:5; 6:17-18 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze Angela Parker In this episode, discussions include Paul’s virtue list, bearing burdens, fruits of the Spirit, and the significance of physical and metaphorical “marks […]

From Bondage to Belonging For the session to be discussed on June 22, 2025 Galatians 4:21-5:1 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze Angela Parker This episode revolves around Apostle Paul’s use of women’s experiences, particularly the story of Hagar and Sarah, to illustrate spiritual truths. We also delve into […]

What Works Are You Watching For the session to be discussed on June 15, 2025 Galatians 3:6-14 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze Angela Parker In this third episode of our Summer Bible Book Study, we delve into Galatians 3:6-14. We explore the theme of ‘What works are you […]

Paul’s Pericope of Participation For the session to be discussed on June 8, 2025 Galatians 2:11-21 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith Daniel Glaze Angela Parker The second in our Summer Book Study on Galatians, this episode emphasizes Paul’s defense of his apostleship and his critical view on the interactions between […]

Participatory Faith For the session to be discussed on June 1, 2025 Galatians 1:1-5 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze Angela Parker This episode begins our first Summer Book Series on the book of Galatians, featuring special guest Dr. Angela Parker. Dr. Angela Parker is Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at […]

God is a Sneaky Sneak For the session to be discussed on May 25, 2025 Acts 16:9-15 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman David Adams Daniel Glaze This episode examines Acts 16:9-15 under the theme ‘God is a Sneaky Sneak.’ We discuss how God’s subtle guidance directed Paul to Macedonia, where he unexpectedly converts Lydia, a businesswoman, […]

What’s Love Got to Do With It? For the session to be discussed on May 18, 2025 John 13:31-35 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Daniel Glaze Jay Lynn Peabody Smith David Adams This episode focuses on the commandment to love one another. Our discussion includes an exploration of Jesus’ call to love, focusing on the need […]

Sheep and Suspense For the session to be discussed on May 11, 2025 John 10:22-30 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Daniel Glaze Jay Lynn Peabody Smith David Adams In this episode we discuss John 10:22-30 and how people perceive and hear God’s voice in their lives. We share personal experiences about recognizing God’s communication through community, […]

And the Nets Held! For the session to be discussed on May 5, 2025 John 21:1-19 David Cassady Nikki Hardeman Daniel Glaze Jay Lynn Peabody Smith David Adams In this episode the conversation starts with personal fishing stories and moves into a reflection on the meaning of gospel fishing, metaphorically using a net instead of […]