Podcast Summary
In this episode of Between Sundays, David and Obie bring their signature humor and honesty to a wide‑ranging conversation that moves from snowpocalypse prep to major ministry planning at Springfield Baptist Church.
The episode opens with laughs about childhood snow traditions—from butter-and-sugar sandwiches to sledding on the hood of a ’77 Ford LTD—and the chaos of Tennessee snow seasons. But the focus soon turns to something far more significant: the extraordinary season of growth unfolding within the church.
David and Obie talk candidly about:
The church is running out of room, especially for Sunday School and discipleship environments. Some classes are at capacity, limiting opportunities for new people to connect.
Beginning Easter Sunday, SBC will shift to a new Sunday morning structure:
This simple schedule change effectively doubles the church’s discipleship capacity without spending major dollars or needing new construction.
Obie explains the numbers behind the decision, including:
David emphasizes that change isn’t about preference—it’s about mission, kingdom responsibility, and making sure the church has space for the people God is already sending.
With new Sunday School hours comes increased need for:
