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Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWork in Progress: King of Kings (Ezra 1)In this message from Ezra 1, Pastor Brian Carroll unpacks how God stirred the heart of Cyrus the Great, the most powerful ruler of his time, to fulfill His divine purposes. Though Cyrus was called “king of kings,” he was ultimately subject to the true King of Kings. This sermon reminds us that no authority, power, or ruler stands above God’s sovereign hand.Now, let’s turn our attention to this week’s sermon, appropriately titled “King of Kings.”
2025-09-1541 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Call to Endure (Timothy 4: 1-8)In today’s sermon, entitled “The Call to Endure, Pastor Brian Carroll challenges us to consider what it means to endure in faith and finish well. Drawing from Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy chapter 4, verses 1 through 8, we’re reminded that overcoming means faithfully serving Christ in every season, using our God-given gifts with purpose, and living every day with the finish line in mind.This is the second sermon in a 3-part miniseries called Post Script that seeks to answer the question, “What would it look like if Jesus sent our church a letter lik...
2025-08-3140 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Challenge (Heb 5:11-14)In today’s sermon, entitled “The Challenge”, Pastor Brian Carroll takes us to Hebrews 5:11–14, reminding us that spiritual growth requires effort. Too often we settle for immaturity—forgetting lessons, neglecting disciplines, and lacking discernment. But God calls us to move from milk to solid food, training ourselves through consistent obedience. This challenge isn’t meant to shame us, but to strengthen us—so that we become faithful, discerning disciples who glorify Christ in every part of life.This is the second sermon in a 3-part miniseries called Post Script that seeks to answer the question, “What would it look like if...
2025-08-2539 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Affirmation (Gal 6:9-10)In this week’s sermon, entitled “The Affirmation,”from Galatians chapter 6, verses 9 through 10,Pastor Brian Carroll encourages us not to lose heart in doing good. Drawing on both Scripture and real-life examples, he highlights how God’s people are called to serve others with wisdom, perseverance, and love—especially within the household of faith.
2025-08-1740 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Return (Rev 22:20-21)In this closing message from the book of Revelation, Pastor Brian Carroll reminds us of Jesus’ urgent promise, “I am coming soon,” and calls believers to live expectantly, pray fervently for His return, and actively share the good news of Jesus. While we wait, we depend on God’s grace to sustain us, knowing the work is not finished until every ear has heard the good news.Now, let’s turn our attention to this week’s sermon, entitled “The Return” from Revelation 22, verses 20 through 21.
2025-08-1141 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Invitation (Rev 22:16-19)In today’s message, Pastor Brian Carroll takes us to the final chapter of the Bible, where Jesus offers both a gift to His Bride—the Church—and an invitation to the lost. As we approach the end of Revelation, we’re reminded that the story doesn’t close with judgment, but with an open call: “Come.” This is The Invitation.
2025-08-0442 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The River (Rev 22:1-5)This week, we explore the River of Life in Revelation 22, verses 1 through five—a powerful image that ties together the entire biblical story from Eden to eternity. Pastor Brian Carroll unpacks how this river, flowing from the throne of God, symbolizes the healing, restoration, and abundant life available through Christ.We see how the themes of living water, the tree of life, and the end of the curse point to God's ultimate plan to renew creation and dwell with His people. This message reminds us that while the River of Life is a future promise, we can be...
2025-07-2144 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Renewal (Rev 21:1-8)In today’s message, Pastor Brian Carroll continues our series Any Day Now with a breathtaking glimpse into the final chapters of God’s redemptive story.In Revelation 21, John doesn’t just describe a better world—he shows us a brand new one. A world where death is defeated, pain is erased, and God Himself makes His home with us. It’s the ultimate reset—heaven crashing into earth, and everything broken made whole.It’s like that moment on a long drive when the flatlands give way to mountains—suddenly, the view changes, and you realize you’...
2025-06-3050 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Lake (Rev 20:7-21)This week, Pastor Brian Carroll walks us through one of the most sobering and powerful scenes in all of Scripture—the Great White Throne of Judgment. Revelation 20 paints a vivid picture of Satan's final rebellion, his ultimate defeat, and the eternal consequences for those whose names are not written in the Book of Life.Despite the terrifying imagery of the lake of fire, there is hope—real hope—for those who belong to Christ. Pastor Brian reminds us that God's judgment is perfect, His wrath is just, and His mercy is offered freely through Jesus...
2025-06-2348 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The King (Rev 19:11-21)In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian Carroll takes a look at one of the most powerful scenes in all of Scripture—Revelation 19 and the return of King Jesus.This isn’t fantasy or fiction. It’s the real King, riding in on a white horse, leading heaven’s armies, and defeating evil once and for all. Every detail in this passage reveals who Jesus truly is: Faithful and True, the Word of God, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords..The battle isn’t close. The outcome isn’t uncertain. And the invitation is clear—follo...
2025-06-0941 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Wedding (Rev 19:1-10)In today’s sermon, Pastor Brian Carroll explores the breathtaking vision of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Revelation 19, drawing a sharp contrast between the seductive ruin of Babylon and the radiant beauty of the Bride of Christ. Pastor Brian highlights how this passage isn’t about romance but redemption. We are reminded that everyone must choose: Babylon or the Kingdom, the harlot or the bride. The true glory belongs to the Lamb who rescues and redeems. This message calls us to examine our allegiance and invites us to RSVP to the most important wedding invitation in all of h...
2025-06-0238 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Elegy (Rev 18:9-24)In today’s message, Pastor Brian Carroll takes us to Revelation 18 with a powerful sermon titled “The Elegy.” As the Bible paints a poetic picture of Babylon’s fall, we’re challenged to consider how Christians are called to live in a world shaped by broken systems and distorted priorities.Using the historic “Bivouac of the Dead” as a backdrop, Pastor Brian explores the depth of God’s judgment on a world order in rebellion—and what it means for believers to stay faithful in the midst of it. Stay with us as we reflect on the sobering end...
2025-05-2542 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Lion (Rev. 5:1-5)John’s vision of Heaven’s throne room zeroes with laser sharp focus on a scroll held in the hand of God. The scroll was sealed with seven seals and no one was found who was worthy of breaking the seals. That is until the Lion of the Tribe of Judah appears. He is the only one worthy.
In this weeks sermon entitled “The Lion,” Pastor Brian asks us to consider what it means to be worthy and to come to grips with the stark reality: none of us can pass the worthiness test.
2024-11-1837 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: Smyrna - The Church of Tribulation (Rev. 2:8-11)The Church at Smyrna faced a tall order—making disciples in a pagan, decadent city. Their work came at a cost, however, as they faced a great deal of tribulation. In his letter to the church, Jesus reminded the church that he was greater than death and challenged the church to remain faithful no matter what.
Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week’s message from Revelation, chapter 2, verses eight through eleven for this week's sermon entitled, “Smyrna - the Church of Tribulation.”
2024-10-0135 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business940: Understanding CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR and smart marketing with data w/ Brian CarrollUnlock the secrets of marketing brilliance with Brian Carroll, a marketing leader who transitioned from the finance world to become an expert in understanding customer behavior and psychology. Inspired by Carl Jung's concepts of personas and archetypes, Brian reveals how he pairs outstanding marketing with exceptional products, using fintech giants as prime examples. Discover why understanding your market and ideal customer is not just important, but essential for both startups and established companies.Brian shares invaluable insights into voice of customer research, emphasizing how to overcome internal biases and effectively structure data. Learn how to align key...
2024-09-2537 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: Ephesus - the Church of Abandoned Love (Revelation 2)Revelation chapters two and three provide us with a tour of an ancient mail route in the Roman Empire. The first stop on the tour was the church at Ephesus. This was a church that was committed to sound doctrine but had grown cold in it's affections. The issue is that doctrinal perfection in a cold church is just as dangerous as doctrinal error in a loving church. A Biblical Church focuses on both.
Let’s join Pastor Brian for this week’s message from Revelation, chapter 2, verses one through seven for a sermon entit...
2024-09-2350 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: The Keys (Revelation 1:9-20)In Revelation 1, verses 9 through 20, we encounter several keys that help explain some of the more difficult visions that John experienced. These helpful keys bring this apocalyptic text to light in its historical and biblical context. As we study these keys, we find some very important principles about the church. We actually find eternal truths unlocked by a critical set of keys held by Jesus himself.
Now, let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week’s message entitled, “The Keys.”
2024-09-1641 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAny Day Now: It’s All About Him (Revelation 1:1-8)Today, we are excited to begin a brand new sermon series as Pastor Brian leads us through the book of the bible that is widely considered to be the most mysterious and challenging - the Revelation of Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Brian introduces us to the main character, seeks to anchor the text firmly in its biblical context, and asks us to consider if our declaration, “Jesus is LORD,” goes beyond mere words and can be demonstrated in our lives.
Now, let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian as he kicks off a bra...
2024-09-0943 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: The Mighty Have Fallen (Jeremiah 52)The last chapter of the book of Jeremiah fails to give us a fairy-tale, happy ending, but it does give us a hopeful one. In spite of all the challenges the nation faced, God’s promise of a future deliverer was still intact. Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for the final message from our series through the book of Jeremiah. The title of today’s message is “The Mighty Have Fallen.
2024-09-0237 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Table of Nations (Jeremiah 46-51)Jeremiah was appointed a prophet to the nations. Though he spent a large portion of his ministry preaching to the people of Judah, he did not forget his calling to the nations. The book bearing the prophet’s name ends with divine words of warning mingled with the promise of future salvation.
Now, let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week’s sermon entitled, “Table of Nations” from Jeremiah chapter 46 through 51.
2024-08-2638 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: The Queen of Our Hearts (Jeremiah 44)Jeremiah, chapter 44, contains the last written words of the prophet Jeremiah. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't contain a lot of good news. When the Remnant of Jerusalem fled to Egypt, they ignored God's clear commands. Sadly, that isn't the last time they would ignore the divine decree. Caught up in rampant idolatry, specifically worshiping a goddess known as the Queen of Heaven, the Remnant must choose who they will serve. Sadly, they make the wrong choice.
Now, let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon entitled "The Queen of our Hearts."
2024-08-1939 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Do Not Pass Go (Jeremiah 41-42)How often do we ask God to bless our bad decisions? We might never say it that way, but we're all guilty of heading down the wrong path and looking for God to bail us out when problems begin to develop. The remnant of Judah made this mistake - but it had disastrous consequences. In this week's sermon from Jeremiah chapters 41 and 42, Pastor Brian challenges us to rethink those plans. Let's turn our attention to this week's sermon entitled "Do Not Pass Go."
2024-08-1237 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: All That Remains (Jeremiah 40-41)When everything is stripped away, what remains? It turns out that God always preserves a faithful remnant. Even though we find ourselves in an increasingly godless generation, we can rejoice to be part of that faithful remnant for today’s culture. However, even as a remnant, there are important lessons to remember. Let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon from Jeremiah chapters 40 and 41, entitled "All that Remains."
2024-08-0533 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: All the King's Men (Jeremiah 39)You’ll never outrun the holiness of God. Jeremiah 39 is a sobering and terrifying reminder of the fury of the wrath of God. However, even in the middle of a tragic story of judgment, God’s grace is evident for those who follow him.
Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week’s sermon entitled “All the King’s Men.”
2024-07-2935 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Stuck in the Mud (Jeremiah 37-38)In the 37th and 38th chapters of Jeremiah, the prophet found himself in a very dark place - both literally and metaphorically. His service to the LORD ended up making him some high-profile enemies. They attempted to end his life, but God delivered him through the darkness and teaches us some important lessons along the way.
Let's turn our attention to this week's sermon from Pastor Brian entitled "Stuck in the Mud."
2024-07-2241 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Cancelled (Jeremiah 36)The prophet Jeremiah may be the first victim of cancel culture. After taking a year to write down all of the words God had spoken to him, the King of Judah burned them a paragraph at a time. Jeremiah 36 reminds us that no matter how hard they may try, nobody can cancel God.
Now, let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this morning's sermon entitled, "Cancelled."
2024-07-1640 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: ...For All (Jeremiah 34)Slavery is a complicated subject in the Bible. But one thing is not complicated: the bible uses the image of slavery to communicate our bondage to sin. Thankfully, in Christ, we have been emancipated from our bondage to sin. Jeremiah 34 tells the story of a king who failed to grasp his responsibility to those enslaved under his reign. But more than that, this chapter points us to Romans 6 and asks us to consider whether we will live in bondage or in freedom. Let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon entitled, "For ALL."
2024-07-0138 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: The OG (Jeremiah 33)Sinners gonna sin. But what makes someone a sinner? This morning, the prophet Jeremiah helps us understand the concept of Original Sin. While it is a universal condition, God has provided a solution. Let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon from Jeremiah, chapter 33, entitled "The O.G."
2024-06-2540 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Location, Location, Location! (Jeremiah 32)In what may be one of the worst real estate transactions in history, the prophet Jeremiah is told to purchase a field from his cousin. Though he would never set foot on the property, the land would serve as an object lesson that would remind a future generation about God's faithfulness. This week's sermon is all about LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Now, let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for this week's sermon from Jeremiah, chapter 32.
2024-06-1737 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Older Isn’t Always Better (Jeremiah 31:31-40)Jeremiah’s prophecy of the New Covenant is one of the clearest signs pointing to the impact of the Gospel. In today's sermon, Pastor Brian takes a closer look at this critical text to help us understand how the New Covenant fits in with God's ultimate story of redemption. Now, let's turn our attention to this week's message entitled, "Older isn't Always Better" from Jeremiah, chapter 31.
2024-06-1037 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Urban Renewal (Jeremiah 31:1)Much of the prophecy in the Old Testament has layers of fulfillment. Jeremiah's words are certainly no exception. In Jeremiah, chapter 31, the prophet points to the hope of God's people being restored from their Babylonian exile. However, we recognize that there's an even greater fulfillment to his words when Christ returns. In today's sermon, entitled "Urban Renewal," we take a look at the hope that all of God's people have when God makes all things new. Let's join Pastor Brian with today's sermon from Jeremiah, chapter 31.
2024-06-0340 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Hope Restored (Jeremiah 30)Jeremiah’s Book of Consolation begins in chapter thirty. In the next few chapters, the prophet points to the hope that is found in God’s future promises. Today, we consider how this hope is secured. Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian for today’s message entitled, “Hope Restored.”
2024-05-2738 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Misfits & Outcasts (Jeremiah 16:1–4)Jeremiah's calling required him to live a life that was very much counter to the prevailing winds of his culture. The church today has a very different calling than Jeremiah, but there is still the expectation that we would not conform to this world. Christians ought to be outcasts and misfits as they seek to honor the Lord in this post-Christian world. Let's join Pastor Brian as he preaches from Jeremiah chapter 16.
2024-05-2036 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: Making Plans (Jeremiah 29:10–14)It isn't uncommon to find Jeremiah 29:11 scribbled on a graduation card. Unfortunately, Jeremiah’s most famous verse is far better suited for Mother's Day than it is for graduation. Today, we explore how to contend for the faith of our children and grandchildren in a sermon entitled "Making Plans." Now, let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian for today's message from Jeremiah chapter 29, verses 10 through 14.
2024-05-1341 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: The Land of Make Believe (Jeremiah 28)The Prophet Jeremiah was met with bold opposition from a man named Hananiah. Hananiah grew weary of Jeremiah's doom and gloom and decided to preach a very different message. There was only one problem: nothing he said was true. We live in a world with many competing messages. Christians today would be wise to consider the source of truth and guard our hearts against those things that cloud our understanding of the facts. Let's turn our attention to Pastor Brian as he shares this week's sermon from Jeremiah chapter 28, entitled, "The Land of Make Believe."
2024-04-2937 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: A Divine Lapdog (Jeremiah 27)A conspiracy to rebel against the ruler? That sounds like the plot of a modern thriller, but in this case, it was the story told in Jeremiah 27. Through the prophet, God warned the people that they were on the verge of disaster if they followed through with their rebellion. In this week's sermon, Pastor Brian takes a look at this conspiracy and reminds us that there is no authority except that which comes from the Lord. Let's turn our attention to this week's sermon entitled "A Divine Lapdog."
2024-04-2235 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchComing Apart: In Us We Trust (Jeremiah 17:5–13)William Shakespeare once wrote, "To thine own self be true." While that may have been good advice in Hamlet, the saying doesn't really align with a biblical understanding of the world. Unfortunately, we live in a time when trusting in self is the way of the world. The prophet Jeremiah warned centuries ago: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man."
In today's message from Jeremiah, chapter 17, entitled "In Us We Trust," Pastor Brian challenges us to examine where we place our trust and consider the dangers of trusting in man.
2024-03-1241 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchAmerican Idols (1 Thessalonians 1:8-10)The church at Thessalonica is commended for its willingness to turn from the rampant idolatry of its community. We no longer have carved images that call for our religious devotion, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of idols crying out for our attention. This week, Pastor Brian unpacks our tendency toward idolatry and calls for steadfast devotion to Christ.
2023-02-2741 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchForever Grateful (1 Thessalonians 1:2–3)This week, Pastor Brian will dig into Paul's opening prayer for the Thessalonians. He is grateful for their faith and the consistent evidence of their salvation and love within the church.
2023-02-1238 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWaiting Well (1 Thessalonians 1:1)This week we begin a new series through 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Today, Pastor Brian introduces us to the letter and to one of the main themes of the letter - waiting for Jesus' return.
2023-02-0534 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchOne Another To the End: The Ethos of Christian Community - Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18)In our final sermon through the One Another statements of the New Testament, Pastor Brian asks us to consider how our view of Jesus' return influences our devotion to Christ and our devotion to one another.
2022-07-3135 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchOne Another in Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1–7)Our One Another series comes home. For the last three weeks, we've been considering the impact of “One Anothering” in the church, but what kind of an impact does it have when it comes home? Join us today as Pastor Brian unpacks One Another in Marriage.
2022-07-2440 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchLoving One Another: The Ethos of Christian Community (1 John 4:7–21)This week begins a new 5-part series where we consider the One Another statements in the New Testament. Today, Pastor Brian will be looking at the biblical call to Love One Another.
2022-07-0338 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: A Triumphant Life (Acts 28)This week, Pastor Brian offers some challenges to the church in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling. We also bring our journey through Acts to a conclusion with a challenge to live in the spirit of "Acts 29."
2022-06-2746 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: Fond Farewell (Acts 20:13-38)Paul's farewell speech to his friends and colaborers in Ephesus is one of the greatest goodbyes in the Bible. This week, Pastor Brian considers Paul's words and looks to apply them to our lives today.
2022-04-2442 min
Chattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchChristmas Playlist: The Angel Song (Luke 2:8–20)This week, Pastor Brian continues to explore the original songs of Christmas. The Angels are up next. Their declaration of good news for all people is bad news for those who miss it. However, for those who do hear and respond to the Good News of Jesus, there is peace. Do you have peace this Christmas season? Join us this week as we seek to find the peace that only comes through Jesus.
2021-12-1241 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchChristmas Playlist: Zechariah's Song of the Bishop (Luke 1:67–80)Our second song of the first Christmas is the song of Zechariah. Silent for the entirety of his wife's pregnancy, when God finally opened his mouth, he pointed to God's faithfulness and kindness. This week, Pastor Brian will challenge us to reflect on God's faithfulness as well.
2021-12-0535 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchChristmas Playlist: Mary's Song of Grace (Luke 1:46–56)This year, Pastor Brian will be considering the "songs of Christmas" during the Advent season. Today, we look at the theme of the first Christmas song - Mary's Song. A song of joy because it is a song of grace.
2021-11-2841 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: Onward Christian Soldiers (Acts 13:1–43)The church vs. the world...Acts now takes us on mission but like any mission behind enemy lines, there's bound to be trouble. Today, Pastor Brian asks us to consider some of the sources of opposition to the Great Commission.
2021-11-1434 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: There's Something About That Name (Acts 5:17–42)This week, Pastor Brian discusses the outbreak of persecution in the early church. In light of current events in Afghanistan, the situation in Acts seems all too relevant.
2021-08-2234 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: Plastic Faces (Acts 5:1–11)In this sermon, Pastor Brian explores one of the early tragedies of the church. Sadly, it wasn't because of some outside source of oppression - but because of the hypocrisy of her members.
2021-08-1538 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: Breathing Fire (Acts 2:14-41)The Apostle Peter preached the first Christian sermon in Acts 2. The response was remarkable, leading to thousands of new converts. Join us this week as Pastor Brian unpacks one of the greatest sermons in the Bible!
2021-07-0446 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchCommissioned: My Witnesses
(Acts 1:1-11)This week, we begin a new series in the book of Acts. In this sermon, Pastor Brian discusses the missionary call shared by all Christians.
2021-06-1447 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - Closer Than a BrotherIn God’s wisdom, he has created us to have meaningful friendships. The wisdom of Proverbs helps define friendships for us. Tune in this week as Pastor Brian walks us through the wisdom of friendship.
2021-05-3037 min
The B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Brand Activism and Modern Marketing with Dr. Philip KotlerCustomers care more about the values of the companies they buy than ever before.
It’s more than your purpose. It’s more than what you sell.
They want to know what kind of company you are and what do you care about.
Does a company want to do more than drive profits?
That’s why I interviewed Dr. Philip Kotler, who is known as the “father of modern marketing.” He is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and co-autho...
2021-05-2427 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Brand Activism and Modern Marketing with Dr. Philip KotlerCustomers care more about the values of the companies they buy than ever before.
It’s more than your purpose. It’s more than what you sell.
They want to know what kind of company you are and what do you care about.
Does a company want to do more than drive profits?
That’s why I interviewed Dr. Philip Kotler, who is known as the “father of modern marketing.” He is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and co-autho...
2021-05-2427 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - Choose WiselyJoin us this week as Pastor Brian continues to explore the contrast between wisdom and folly from Proverbs 9.
2021-04-1935 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Wise WorldviewGod's wisdom touches every aspect of our lives. It should have direct influence on how we view the world. The good news is that God has made his word and his ways known to us and available to all who would seek him. Join us today as Pastor Brian explores Proverbs 8 and the worldview of wisdom!
2021-04-1140 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Folly of FireWe live in a culture that has dramatically drifted away from God’s standards in terms of its sexual ethic. This is complicated by the fact that the culture has blamed many of our societal ills on the prevalence of a biblical morality. Join us this week as Pastor Brian sets the record straight based on the biblical wisdom presented in Proverbs 6.
2021-03-2135 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Wisdom of UnityLast week, it was the sluggard who represented a threat to the people of God as they undermine the importance of hard work. This week, Pastor Brian discusses another character who actively works to divide the people of God - the Agitator. Join us as we continue to work through Proverbs 6 in our Wisdom @ Work series.
2021-03-1438 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - unANTicipated WISDOMJoin us this week as Pastor Brian takes a very practical look at the wisdom of a good work ethic, following the example of one of the lowliest of creatures - the ant. Proverbs 6 is up today in our continuing series through the book of Proverbs.
2021-03-0743 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Wisdom of CreationWisdom is found in the very building blocks of creation. God has made the world work so well that we don’t have to even think about it. However, when we possess wisdom, it has a dramatic affect on how we see the world and helps define our interactions with the world. Join us as Pastor Brian explores wisdom in creation from Proverbs 3.
2021-02-2135 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Growth of WisdomJoin us this week as Pastor Brian continues our study in the book of Proverbs. We will be looking to chapter 2 to understand what growth looks like in matters of wisdom.
2021-01-3135 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchWisdom @ Work - The Danger of WisdomJoin us this week as Pastor Brian continued our study through Proverbs. Today, he compares the pathways of wisdom and folly and the consequences of following those very different paths.
2021-01-2538 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#19 - Offline Journal NewsletterListen now | Dan Wood discusses his new photobook ‘Black was the river, you see’ (now available for pre-order) with Ellie Hopkins and Brian Carroll and on creating some semblance of order in his extensive film archive shot over 25 years. Subscribe at offlinejournal.substack.com
2021-01-0147 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#18 - Offline Journal NewsletterBrian Carroll and Gareth Phillips talk with 3 of the 11 members who make up the PKK Collective. This is the first of two newsletter conversations - the second be posted 1st January 2021. Subscribe at offlinejournal.substack.com
2020-12-3026 minChattanooga Valley Baptist Church2020 Year End ReviewWith 2020 coming to a close, what are some of the things the church needs to keep in mind heading in to the new year? Join us this week as Pastor Brian challenges to keep our eyes on the mission in spite of the troubles we may encounter!
2020-12-2743 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - The InvitationHow should we respond when confronted with the Word of God. After spending the last six months digging through the Sermon on the Mount, join us today as Pastor Brian considers the response of Jesus' original audience. May their response give guidance to our response.
2020-12-2139 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - How Firm a FoundationThe last warning that Jesus gives in the Sermon on the Mount pertains to construction - what kind of house are you building? Is it on the sand or on the rock? Join us this week as Pastor Brian challenges us to make sure our foundation is well established!
2020-12-1443 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - This is the WayJesus spells out a clear pathway that leads to life and one that leads to destruction. Join us this week as Pastor Brian calls us to look clearly at our lives to see which pathway we are journeying!
2020-12-0635 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#16 - Offline Journal NewsletterOffline Journal editor Brian Carroll talks with Thru The Lens Gallery owner and curator Andra Milsome about exhibitions, photobooks and John Bulmer’s new exhibition now on the gallery's walls in Hay-on-Wye Subscribe at offlinejournal.substack.com
2020-11-2315 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - The Logs in our EyesTo judge or not to judge? That's a very relevant question in a world that doesn't take too lightly to moral truth. Join us today as Pastor Brian considers that question in light of Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.
2020-11-2234 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - I Pledge AllegianceBeing a Kingdom Citizen demands a total reorientation of one's life. Jesus' expectation is that Kingdom Citizens will be 100% devoted to the King & the Kingdom. Join us today as Pastor Brian unpacks these high standards of Kingdom living that ask the question - "Who is your master?"
2020-11-0836 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#15 - Offline Journal NewsletterAbove: Huw Alden Davies speaking about his new book ‘Scaffold to the Moon’ (more info below)New Welsh Photobooks Pt.2Scaffold to the Moon by Huw Alden DaviesIn the second of a series of ongoing discussions on photobook experimentation and publishing in Wales, Ellie Hopkins and Brian Carroll, co-editors of the new Offline Journal issue #005, spoke with Huw Alden Davies in late August in advance of the big reveal of his new self-published book Scaffold to the Moon (audio clip at the top of this page).We discuss Huw’s approach to the...
2020-11-0820 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Praying the PartIn our series through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' instruction takes an inward turn - asking us to evaluate how we practice our faith and how we manage external action with internal righteousness. Join us this week as Pastor Brian takes us into Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18.
2020-10-1134 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Matters of the Heart (LOVE & HATE)How are Christians to respond to their enemies? During this sermon, Pastor Brian walks through some of Jesus' hardest words in the Sermon on the Mount. Who do you recognize as your opponents? How do you treat them?
2020-10-0438 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Matters of the Heart (REVENGE)In this latest teaching from Pastor Brian, we question the role of our rights. As Kingdom Citizens, how do we respond to a violent world in a way that honors Christ?
2020-09-2738 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Matters of the Heart (PURITY)Content Warning - this week's sermon is a little more mature than other weeks due to the subject matter. If you normally listen with small children, be advised that this sermon deals with mature subject matter concerning human sexuality.
Join us for this week's teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus is seeking to help his hearers understand how citizens of His Kingdom are to live. In Christ's Kingdom, external righteousness is inadequate. The hearts of the citizens should be inclined toward the King. Today, Pastor Brian will consider the dangerous role that thoughts play in the p...
2020-08-3137 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Matters of the Heart (ANGER)Sorry for the delay this week. We had some technical difficulties with our recording.
Join us for this week's sermon as we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Pastor Brian tackles Jesus words about anger from Matthew 5:21-26.
2020-08-2533 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchConstitution of the Kingdom - Not a DotJoin us this week as Pastor Brian continues this sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. Today, we will be considering Jesus' words regarding his relationship to the Old Testament. This hard-hitting teaching gets to the heart of who we are as believers and challenges us to examine our self-righteousness vs. Jesus' righteousness.
2020-08-1639 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchSweet Sixteen - ResurrectedIn this sermon, Pastor Brian considers the significance of Jesus' resurrection as it relates to the satisfaction of God's promises in the Old Testament.
2020-05-1035 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#8 - Photography OnlineWith four issues of Offline Journal now published since its launch in October 2018, I thought it might interest people to learn the story of each cover image: the where, when, what and why of each photograph described, when possible, by the photographer. In this new ‘Covered’ series - available here on the Newsletter - I’ve asked photographers to put themselves through the torture of recording their cover stories. To kick things off, Listen to Rob Law’s story behind his Offline Journal issue #004 cover in the audio clip at the top of this page.Photography Online - lots of...
2020-05-0103 min
Offline Journal Newsletter#3 - Instagram - a quickieThis issue of the Newsletter is a bit shorter but also a two-parter…A family gathering prevented me attending yesterday’s Instagram: A Symposium event at National Museum Cardiff which was a shame as I’d hoped to have made it along to listen to the various speaker presentations and discussions.However, it reminded me I had a lovely little IG appetiser in the form of an audio clip recording (above) of the very talented Dafydd Jones describing how he came to adopt Instagram as a primary Social Media feed and the way he currently exploits it to promot...
2020-03-0104 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchA Story of HellIt's not a popular topic today, but it is one that the church desperately needs to talk about. What does the Bible tell us about Hell? Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks this challenging topic today!
2020-01-2640 minChattanooga Valley Baptist ChurchA Matter of Life and DeathJesus said if we love him, we will keep his commandments. During this sermon, Pastor Brian explores the nature of obedience and disobedience, blessing and cursing from Deuteronomy 30.
2019-11-0332 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)How to stop the hustle and establish work-life boundaries with Carlos HidalgoHas our devotion to work and hustle turned into the UnAmerican Dream?
Some of the hardest working people I know are in sales and marketing.
We often read success stories about how hustle and grit drove fantastic success.
That said, the relentless pursuit of success can leave behind damaged relationships and personal life carnage in its wake.
Take me, for example.
Shortly after building up and selling a successful company, my 17-year marriage ended.
There’s a reason entrepreneurs have a higher divorce rate.
For me...
2019-06-2023 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)How to Get Sales and Marketing Operating as One Team with Heidi Melin, CMO of WorkfrontWorking together as one team in marketing and sales alignment is about the customer.
Why? Because today, buyers are in control.
For this reason, we can no longer have an artificial divide between marketing and sales.
I interviewed Heidi Melin (@heidimelin), CMO at Workfront, on how to get sales and marketing to operate as one revenue team.
Brian: Can you tell us a little bit about your background?
Heidi: Absolutely. I’m a career CMO.
I’ve been in marketing my entire career, having started on the adver...
2019-06-0524 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Bring more innovation to your demand generation now with Jeanne HopkinsDo you routinely look for ways to drive innovation with your demand generation approach? Or do you feel behind the curve?
According to Circle Research, marketers are split. Half say they’re “old school,” while the other half believe their approach is innovative.
Circle Research found that most marketers (93%) who describe themselves as innovative say that it has made their marketing more effective. However, 83% of lagging marketers plan to bring innovation into their approach this year.
I interviewed Jeanne Hopkins (@jeannehopkins), CMO at Lola.com, on how marketers can bring more innovation to demand...
2019-03-2624 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Why Conversational Marketing and New Book with Dave Gerhardt, VP of Marketing at Drift.comTraditional sales and marketing methods have failed to keep pace with how modern B2B buyers purchase goods and services.
Meetings, phone calls, and email are still important B2B channels but how can you have immediate conversations?
Conversational Marketing is about having direct one-to-one conversations to connect with customers and offer help.
By using targeted messaging and intelligent chatbots to engage with leads in real-time (while they’re on your website), you can connect with people in real-time and convert leads faster.
That’s why I interviewed Dave Gerhardt (@davegerhardt), VP o...
2019-01-3027 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Growing B2B Sales with Trust and Empathy interview with Steve Woods, Founder & CTO at NudgeWe have more sales and marketing technology and channels to reach our customers, but they’re increasingly tuning us out.
In short: we’re getting more disconnected from customers.
Something is missing.
Even though our tools have become smarter with AI and machine learning, connecting and building B2B relationships has never been harder.
The question is:
How can we connect better and build relationships with B2B customers?
That’s why I interviewed Steve Woods (@stevewoods), Founder & CTO at Nudge to learn how we can be connecti...
2018-11-1319 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Transform Your Customer Journey and Accelerate Growth with Kia Puhm, CEO of DesiredPathGrowth for B2B is hard.
It used to be that you could accelerate growth with huge customer acquisition.
Ramping up your sales and marketing is not enough to sustain growth. Today, the best companies are growing through customer success.
That’s why I interviewed Kia Puhm (@kiapuhm), CEO at DesiredPath, to talk about customer success.
Kia’s got a fantastic perspective on “how do we accelerate and grow our existing customer relationships,” which is something that many companies don’t focus on nearly enough.
Can you tell us a little b...
2018-10-3018 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Customer Empathy and How to Solve Buying Problems with Brent Adamson, VP at GartnerAre you applying empathy as part of your sales and marketing approach?
Why? Because according to Brent Adamson, “empathy” is the one word that matters most to sales [and marketing] success.
It’s tough to buy. B2B customers are overwhelmed with too much information and too many choices, trying to get their colleagues to agree, not to mention second-guessing.
This is part two of my interview with Brent Adamson (@brentadamson), Principal Executive Advisor at Gartner, and the co-author of The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer.
You’ll learn ways to apply empa...
2018-02-1232 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Gartner Research: Boost Your Growth From Existing Customers with Brent Adamson, VP of GartnerCEOs and sales leaders have long wondered: how can we drive organic growth and increase sales from existing customers?
But it’s elusive. In fact, the traditional approach is no longer working.
According to CEB, now Gartner, “Only 28% of sales leaders report that account management channels regularly meet their cross-selling and account growth targets.”
That’s why I interviewed Brent Adamson (@brentadamson), Principal Executive Advisor at Gartner, and the co-author of The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer.
Writers note: You can view part two of our interview here: New research: Empathy a...
2018-02-0621 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Getting Sales Enablement Right to Increase Results with Dave Brock, CEO of Partners in ExcellenceSales enablement is intended to help raise performance, but many efforts have backfired due to departmental silos. And now there’s a growing gap between what salespeople need and what they’re getting to improve performance.
For example, Corporate Visions recently surveyed 500 B2B marketers and sales professionals that 20% of organization content creators “just do what they think is best” with no overarching structure at all. And just 27% of organizations are content that focuses squarely on customers and rather than their own story.
And all the tools and technologies meant to help boost sales productivity are now...
2017-09-2625 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)Why Customer Advocacy Should Be at The Heart of Your Marketing with Mark Organ, CEO of InfluitiveAre you connecting with and empowering your customer advocates? If not, you should. Here’s why.
Customer advocacy marketing programs help you increase revenue by improving customer acquisition and retention (and they’re also your best source of leads).
How? Because you’re helping to motivate happy customers to speak about you positively to others. And delighted customers are your most powerful hidden sales force.
For example, in 2016, IDC research found that only 10% B2B companies surveyed had a customer advocacy program in place. This year, “The Role of Marketing in Customer Advocacy” report fou...
2017-09-1328 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)How Customer-Hero Stories Help You Connect Better with Mike Bosworth, CEO Story SeekersDo you focus on capturing product stories or customer-hero stories? The answer can make a huge difference in your sales and marketing results.
Let me explain.
Despite all the time, money, resources spent on improving sales productivity, just 13% of salespeople produce 87% of revenue in a typical organization, according to the Sales Benchmark Index.
So, what do the 13% high achievers have that others don’t? They connect emotionally with their buyers.
That’s why I interviewed Mike Bosworth. If you don’t know Mike Bosworth already, he is a thought leader in the sale...
2017-08-0128 minThe B2B Roundtable (hosted by Brian Carroll)New B2B Persona Research From Salesforce & LinkedIn Study with Mathew Sweezey, Salesforce.comWhen did you last evaluate the quality of your B2B personas and contact data? If you’re like most marketers, you know the struggle of getting the right content to the right people.
Starting in 2014, Salesforce analyzed over 15 million data points from major B2B databases like Data.com and LinkedIn. The goal? To help marketers understand and improve the accuracy of their targeting.
I spoke with Mathew Sweezey, Principal of Marketing Insights at Salesforce, about his research and insights from the report, B2B Personas: Targeting Audiences. Here’s what he had to say...
2017-05-3024 min