web02.fireside.fm Tue, 19 May 2026 10:28:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Connections - Episodes Tagged with “Columbia Tennessee” https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/tags/columbia%20tennessee Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Connections is a podcast from the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, Tennessee. Our goal is to have discussions and messages that encourage us and strengthen our faith. Let's keep learning and growing together! en-us episodic A podcast by the Graymere Church of Christ Graymere Church of Christ Connections is a podcast from the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, Tennessee. Our goal is to have discussions and messages that encourage us and strengthen our faith. Let's keep learning and growing together! no graymere, christ, bible, Andrew Phillips, connections, graymere church of christ Graymere Church of Christ chad.landman@gmail.com 59: Lads to Leaders with John & Amanda Lawson https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/59 857e3c92-80a4-4bb1-8d3f-1e6350b12539 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ John and Amanda Lawson give us an update on the Lads to Leaders program at Graymere. 31:50 no <p>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. </p> <p>Relevant Links: <a href="https://www.lads2leaders.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lads2leaders.com</a></p> Lads 2 Leaders, Graymere Church of Christ, Andrew Phillips, Connections, Columbia Tennessee, John Lawson, Amanda Lawson 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

]]> 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

]]> 58: Training in the Field with Kyle Young https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/58 6c4e8177-6167-4b89-854c-96ccc13a158f Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Kyle Young shares his experience as a Graymere Missions Intern this year. 26:23 no <p>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. </p> <p>Relevant Links: <a href="http://www.graymere.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.graymere.com</a></p> India, Mission Trip, Church missions, Graymere Missions, Kyle Young, Andrew Phillips, Graymere Church of Christ, Columbia Tennessee 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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]]> 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.

Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

]]> 57: Family on a Mission with Ben & Rebecca Farris https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/57 9d1510a5-d8dc-4031-b978-ccd43815c9ac Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Ben and Rebecca Farris share their experience of taking their entire family on a mission trip. 28:46 no <p>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.</p> <p>🔗 graymeremissions.com </p> Farris, Mission Trips, Peru, Graymere Church of Christ, Andrew Phillips, Connections podcast, Columbia Tennessee 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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]]> 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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]]> 42: Young Adult Ministry with John Allen Thomas https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/42 254351d5-a32c-4c6e-b395-d2c99535cec7 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ John Allen Thomas joins us to talk about the spiritual needs of young adults. 26:11 no <p>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. </p> <p>Relevant Links: northviewchurchofchrist.com </p> John Allen Thomas, Northview Church of Christ, Columbia Tennessee, Andrew Phillips, Graymere Church Of Christ, Connections podcast 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

]]> 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

]]> 36: The Story of Columbia Academy with James Thomas https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/36 6557d424-e9da-43e2-a25c-6de09216c1a5 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ James Thomas tells the story of Columbia Academy. 31:19 no <p>Episode Description: James Thomas, the President of Columbia Academy, joins us to discuss how Columbia Academy began, the historical background of the campus, and the latest update on CA. </p> <p>Relevant Links: <a href="http://www.cabulldogs.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cabulldogs.org</a></p> Columbia Academy, James Thomas, Columbia Tennessee, Graymere Church of Christ, Connections Podcast, Andrew Phillips Episode Description: James Thomas, the President of Columbia Academy, joins us to discuss how Columbia Academy began, the historical background of the campus, and the latest update on CA.

Relevant Links: www.cabulldogs.org

]]> Episode Description: James Thomas, the President of Columbia Academy, joins us to discuss how Columbia Academy began, the historical background of the campus, and the latest update on CA.

Relevant Links: www.cabulldogs.org

]]> 32: Ministering to 20 Somethings with Jesse Bates https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/32 05d58589-bb12-4f83-b49f-384c34302b61 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Jesse Bates joins us to discuss the needs and opportunities for ministry available to young adults. 29:55 no <p>Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel. </p> <p>Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org</p> Jesse Bates, Southgate Church of Christ, Columbia Tennessee, Graymere Church of Christ, Andrew Phillips Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel.

Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

]]> Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel.

Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

]]> 20: A Matter of Perspective with Nick Fowler https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/20 6fc416e4-89da-4b9c-8f60-5c6ded2c6ff4 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:15:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Nick Fowler joins us as we explore some of the faith challenges we face in our culture today. 39:54 no <p>Nick shares his perspective as a missionary in Brazil, and how what he learned there informs his perspective on ministry in America. We think through some of the ways our American culture can provide challenges in our discipleship.</p> <p>Relevant Links: <a href="https://millcreekchurchofchrist.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://millcreekchurchofchrist.com</a></p> Nick Fowler, Mill Creek Church of Christ, Graymere Church of Christ, Connections Podcast, Andrew Phillips, Columbia Tennessee Nick shares his perspective as a missionary in Brazil, and how what he learned there informs his perspective on ministry in America. We think through some of the ways our American culture can provide challenges in our discipleship.

Relevant Links: https://millcreekchurchofchrist.com

]]> Nick shares his perspective as a missionary in Brazil, and how what he learned there informs his perspective on ministry in America. We think through some of the ways our American culture can provide challenges in our discipleship.

Relevant Links: https://millcreekchurchofchrist.com

]]> 15: Learning More About Our Context with Zack Martin https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/15 ce4c0b4a-a9e2-42e3-9951-a287cd234150 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Zack explores some of the ways church history affects us today. 38:15 no <p><strong>Zack Martin</strong> has a passion for ministry and for church history, and he combines those to share some ways that we can learn from those who have studied scripture in previous generations. Even if you aren’t a history buff, there should be some insights here who could help. </p> <p>Relevant Links: hcu.edu</p> Zack Martin, Andrew Phillips, New Testament, Church History, Church of Christ, Graymere, Columbia Tennessee, Graymere Church of Christ Zack Martin has a passion for ministry and for church history, and he combines those to share some ways that we can learn from those who have studied scripture in previous generations. Even if you aren’t a history buff, there should be some insights here who could help.

Relevant Links: hcu.edu

]]> Zack Martin has a passion for ministry and for church history, and he combines those to share some ways that we can learn from those who have studied scripture in previous generations. Even if you aren’t a history buff, there should be some insights here who could help.

Relevant Links: hcu.edu

]]> 13: Preparing our Hearts for Worship with Jon David Schwartz https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/13 c5eaeb0a-40a6-4467-96d5-067c5a04fc41 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Jon David sits down with us to discuss how we can make the most of our worship times together. 37:15 no <p>What does it take to prepare ourselves to worship God, and what preparations are made by the person leading that worship? Jon David has a passion for worship, and he shares with us his process for preparing to lead worship. We also reflect on what we need to remember when worshipping, ways we can better participate in worship, and how to value worship songs which are meaningful to different people in the congregation. </p> <p>Relevant Links: graymere.com</p> worship, Graymere Church of Christ, Connections Podcast, Andrew Phillips, Columbia Tennessee What does it take to prepare ourselves to worship God, and what preparations are made by the person leading that worship? Jon David has a passion for worship, and he shares with us his process for preparing to lead worship. We also reflect on what we need to remember when worshipping, ways we can better participate in worship, and how to value worship songs which are meaningful to different people in the congregation.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

]]> What does it take to prepare ourselves to worship God, and what preparations are made by the person leading that worship? Jon David has a passion for worship, and he shares with us his process for preparing to lead worship. We also reflect on what we need to remember when worshipping, ways we can better participate in worship, and how to value worship songs which are meaningful to different people in the congregation.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

]]> 9: Resources for Increasing Our Faith with David Morris https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/9 d3cddba8-d687-4412-ae64-100e976be1c5 Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ David Morris, preacher for the Highland Church of Christ, joins us to discuss resources that can build our faith and understanding. 42:48 no <p>There is an abundance of information available online and in our local bookstores, and when we want to find resources to help our faith grow, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. David joins us to share some insight into how we select resources in our study and some recommended books that can help us grow. </p> <p>Relevant Links: <a href="https://highland-coc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://highland-coc.com</a></p> David Morris, Graymere Church of Christ, Highland Church of Christ, Columbia Tennessee, Andrew Phillips, Connections Podcast, Connections by Graymere There is an abundance of information available online and in our local bookstores, and when we want to find resources to help our faith grow, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. David joins us to share some insight into how we select resources in our study and some recommended books that can help us grow.

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

]]> There is an abundance of information available online and in our local bookstores, and when we want to find resources to help our faith grow, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. David joins us to share some insight into how we select resources in our study and some recommended books that can help us grow.

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

]]> 8: Building Faith for the Next Generation with Ben Diles https://graymereconnections.fireside.fm/8 4ae65ad7-c60f-419a-bddf-65c8daf27bb6 Mon, 19 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Graymere Church of Christ full Graymere Church of Christ Ben Diles sits down with us to talk about the process of spiritual development in teens. 46:05 no <p>Ben Diles has taught, coached, and ministered to teenagers throughout his career in education. He preaches for the Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ, and we discuss what this generation needs from us as we help them grow spiritually. </p> <p>Relevant Links: [catheyscreek.com](catheyscreek.com)</p> education, Ben Diles, Columbia Academy, Columbia Tennessee, Cathey's Creek, teens, phones, Andrew Phillips, Graymere Church of Christ Ben Diles has taught, coached, and ministered to teenagers throughout his career in education. He preaches for the Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ, and we discuss what this generation needs from us as we help them grow spiritually.

Relevant Links: [catheyscreek.com](catheyscreek.com)

]]> Ben Diles has taught, coached, and ministered to teenagers throughout his career in education. He preaches for the Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ, and we discuss what this generation needs from us as we help them grow spiritually.

Relevant Links: [catheyscreek.com](catheyscreek.com)

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