Connections - Episodes Tagged with “Connections Podcast”

57: Family on a Mission with Ben & Rebecca Farris

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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.

🔗 graymeremissions.com

56: Navigating Our Mental Health with Scott Ballard

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

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/

54: Conversational Apologetics with Andrew Phillips

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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.

Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

53: My Place in the Kingdom with Jody Pigg

Graymere Church of Christ — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

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

51: Who is Jesus? with Jacob Evans

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

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

45: Faith in Our Journey with Russell Smith

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

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.

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

43: Faith and Culture with James Hayes

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

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.

🔗 www.libertyhillcoc.com

42: Young Adult Ministry with John Allen Thomas

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

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

40: Reaching our Culture with Dan Chambers

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, male spiritual leadership. We discuss how to understand God’s principles for leadership and how we can best communicate them in today’s culture.

https://concordroad.org
https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-Scripture-p690117203

39: Worship in the Shape of Scripture with Dan Chambers

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, a cappella worship. Dan explores our worship convictions and ways we can communicate why we believe what we believe.

🔗 Where Dan preaches: https://concordroad.org
🔗Get his book here: https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-Scripture-p690117203

38: Our Adoption Story with Brian and Rebekah Coggins

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0500

Brian and Rebekah Coggins are Graymere members who tell us about the impact adoption had in the life of their family. As they share their story, they point out ways God was at work in their adoption journey.

Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

36: The Story of Columbia Academy with James Thomas

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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

35: Studying the Bible with Michael Miller

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Michael Miller joins us to talk about his journey in learning more about the Bible and some principles he has learned in digging deeper in the text of scripture.

Relevant Links: www.graymere.com

34: The Holy Spirit with Jacob Evans

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Jacob Evans joins us again to discuss a topic that is often challenging to tackle - the work of the Holy Spirit. We talk about his presuppositions for this subject, as well as six ways the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians.

Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/

33: American Idols with Jacob Evans

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Jacob Evans preaches for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, and we discuss the challenges of idolatry in the western world. We consider the implications of idolatry in our lives and some questions we can ask ourselves to discern if we are making a blessing into an idol.

Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/

28: The Art of Creating with Brad Blackman

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The Bible begins with God’s creation, and that serves as a reminder that He is the ultimate Creator. When we use our creativity, we are honoring the God who designed us in His image. Brad Blackman is an artist and member at Graymere, and he joins us to share his own life experience as an artist and what that has taught him about his faith in our Creator.

🔗 https://bradblackman.com

27: The Unseen Realm with Isaac Bourne

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:30:00 -0400

While this might not be a subject you have thought about often, scripture does give us some insights into the spiritual realm. Isaac Bourne, who preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, has done extensive research into what the Bible says about demons. He shares some of that research with us and we reflect on what that can teach us as Christians.

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

26: Dealing with Chronic Illness with Drew Kizer

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This recording of one of our Kingdom Focus Wednesdays features an interview with Drew Kizer. Drew preaches for the Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama, and he recently wrote the book Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness. He shares his perspective on his own battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Relevant Links: https://www.riddlecreekpublishing.com/drewkizer; https://www.arcoc.com

23: What We Watch with Travis Hartle

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Travis Hartle preaches for the Millview Church of Christ, and he also has a website dedicated to helping parents learn more about movies, TV shows, and books before they allow their children access to them. He talks about what reviewing these works has taught him and what we need to be aware of as we seek to guide our children.

Relevant Links: withtravis.com

22: Living Out Our Faith with Robert Venable

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Robert is a Graymere member who works as an audio engineer in the music and TV industries. He gives us some insights into what it is like to share his faith and try to serve God in a place where that is not always popular.

graymere.com

21: Making Connections with Chris Doughtie

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:15:00 -0400

Chris gives us the latest from Tennessee Children’s Home, as well as the history behind that work. He also shares what he has learned in his work there.

Relevant Links: https://www.tennesseechildrenshome.org

20: A Matter of Perspective with Nick Fowler

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:15:00 -0400

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

19: A Culture of Evangelism with Craig Evans

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:30:00 -0400

Craig shares some personal experiences and reflections on how we can grow a culture of evangelism in our congregations. He gives specific examples of what we can do and encourages us to find ways to grow our desire for reaching the lost.

Relevant Links: mtjuliet.org

18: Finishing the Race with Jon Winchester

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:30:00 -0400

Episode Description: Each year, athletes gather for a 314 mile road race from Dorena Landing, MO to Castle Rock, GA. They race on the open road, relying on their wits to navigate a multi-day race. Jon Winchester recently participated, and he learned some powerful lessons from this significant challenge. We asked him to share insights and spiritual lessons he learned.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

17: In Moments of Uncertainty with Barry Throneberry

Graymere Church of Christ — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Barry shares what he and his family learned from the time his daughter Harper was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 12 years ago. He reflects on how God guided them through these challenges and how brothers and sisters in Christ ministered to them. Their story can help all of us discover how to navigate uncertain times.

Relevant Links: [mainstreetcoc.org](mainstreetcoc.org)

14: Behind the Songs with Mark Aaron Hilliard

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The stories behind the songs we sing can be instructive and inspirational. Mark Aaron Hilliard loves music and works as a full-time band director and music teacher. He also loves leading singing, and he has immersed himself in the history behind many of our most well-known songs.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

13: Preparing our Hearts for Worship with Jon David Schwartz

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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

12: Spiritual Growth with Jonathan Jones

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

We have continued to focus on spiritual growth, and we are searching for practical ways to help ourselves and our children grow spiritually. Jonathan Jones has 20 years experience in full-time ministry, as well as time in the classroom teaching both 7th graders and High School seniors. He provides some insights into how we can help facilitate spiritual growth, with the understanding that God gives the increase.

Relevant Links: catheyscreek.com

11: Welcoming Everyone with Matt Miller

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Episode Description: As a church, we intend to welcome everyone who might walk through our doors, but there are times we can unintentionally send the opposite message. Matt Miller, one of the ministers for the 109 Church of Christ, shares his personal experiences and provides a challenge for all of us to be more welcoming.

Relevant Links: https://109.church

10: Faith, Grief, and Life with Matt Collins

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Grief is difficult in many ways, and we often don’t know what to do when we are experiencing it or how to help people we love who are walking through tragedy. Matt Collins shares his family’s experience with loss, and he also shares some insights into how we can better help people who are enduring a time of loss.

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

9: Resources for Increasing Our Faith with David Morris

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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

4: Faith Development in Teens with Jon David Schwartz

Graymere Church of Christ — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

There are challenges to spiritual growth at every age, but teenagers today face different circumstances than previous generations. How can we help them navigate those obstacles and grow in faith?

[graymerestudentministry.com](graymerestudentministry.com)