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One Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesPunished at 63 for nothing! - David TalleyToday I catch up with David Talley — a man serving a 100-year prison sentence for crimes that should only have carried a decade behind bars.Now, more than 20 years later, David is still fighting for a resentencing hearing. We talk about how that fight is progressing, and about a recent stint in confinement following an issue with his cellmate.Despite the contraband not being his, David was punished — spending two months in segregation, losing his job, his cell, and now finding himself housed in a punishment wing surrounded by drugs, gangs, and violence… all at...
2025-12-0123 min
Un Minuto Restante - Historians de los reclusosEl hombre con una condena de 100 años - David TalleyEn el episodio de hoy se narra la historia de David Talley, el hombre que cumple una condena de 100 años de prisión. David, como millones de personas en todo el mundo, luchaba contra la adicción, una adicción a la cocaína crack. Esta adicción llevaría a David a tomar malas decisiones, decisiones que lo llevarían a caer en un ciclo de tiempo en prisión por robos menores para ayudar a pagar por su hábito.Después de años de entrar y salir de prisión y luchar contra...
2024-04-2942 min
One Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesWe need you! - David TalleyDavid Talley is a man currently serving a 100 year prison sentence inside a Florida penitentiary, David did not kill anyone, he did not assault anyone, he didn't even hurt anyone. David made poor decisions and yes put peoples lives in danger including his own.He was addicted to drugs, he was stealing from gas stations after hours to pay for that addiction and was in a cycle of going in and out of prisons. David Talley deserved to be sent to prison for what he had done, however so far I have not come across one...
2024-04-2425 minOne Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesA push for freedom - David TalleyOne of the most asked about people that we featured on OMR is David Talley. David has been incarcerated for over 20 years so far. Twenty years of a 100 year sentence.David has sent through multiple appeals to have his sentence re looked at but time and again he has been ignored and denied. David is again looking to put through another motion in the hopes that the courts will take a look at his insane sentence. EARLY AND AD FREE ACCESS: for as little as $1.69 a week!Apple + HERE
2023-12-2725 minOne Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesThe man with 100 years - David Talley - catch upDavid Talley, the man serving a 100 year prison sentence. David like millions of others around the world struggled with addiction, an addiction to crack cocaine. This addiction would drive David to make poor decisions, decisions that would see him fall into a cycle of prison time for petty theft to help pay for his habit.After years of going in and out of prison and struggling with his addiction, David was yet again back in court after being arrested for a burglary on a gas station after hours. After being given bond and time to say...
2023-04-1218 min
Open Gate Christian Fellowship2 Samuel 19 - David Returns to the ThroneMessage by Don Talley on 3/05/23.
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2023-03-0640 min
Grace or GritApologetics: Defending the LionThe King James Version of the Bible translates the Greek word apologia in the following manner: defence (3x), answer (3x), answer for one's self, & clearing of one's self. It's defined as 1). verbal defence, speech in defense & 2). a reasoned statement or argument
The word apologia is found in 1st Peter 3:14-16, "If you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer [apologia] to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you...
2023-02-241h 13Open Gate Christian FellowshipPsalm 51 - David Confesses His SinMessage by Don Talley on 1/15/23.
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2023-01-1639 min
Australian True CrimeOne Minute Remaining: David TalleyWe're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite true-crime podcasts.This week we're showcasing Jack Laurence's podcast, One Minute Remaining.Today's episode is the story of David Talley, the man serving an incredible prison sentence. David, like millions of others around the world, struggled with addiction, an addiction to crack cocaine. This addiction would drive David to make poor decisions, decisions that would see him fall into a cycle of prison time for petty theft to help pay for his habit....
2023-01-1042 minOpen Gate Christian Fellowship2 Samuel 11 - A Giant Takes David DownMessage by Lee Talley on 1/01/23.
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2023-01-0242 minOne Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesWhat The Attorney Thinks - David Talley - Part 2In todays episode we sit down with One Minute Remaining's resident attorney Michael Leonard to discuss the case of David Talley, the man serving a 100 year prison sentence. David like millions of others around the world struggled with addiction, an addiction to crack cocaine. This addiction would drive David to make poor decisions, decisions that would see him fall into a cycle of prison time for petty theft to help pay for his habit.After years of going in and out of prison and struggling with his addiction, David was yet again back in court after...
2022-11-2523 minOne Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmatesThe man with a 100 year sentence - David TalleyIn todays episode is the story of David Talley, the man serving a 100 year prison sentence. David like millions of others around the world struggled with addiction, an addiction to crack cocaine. This addiction would drive David to make poor decisions, decisions that would see him fall into a cycle of prison time for petty theft to help pay for his habit.After years of going in and out of prison and struggling with his addiction, David was yet again back in court after being arrested for a burglary on a gas station after hours. After...
2022-11-2142 minOpen Gate Christian Fellowship1 Samuel 22 - David's Four Hundred MenMessage by Lee Talley on 9/04/22.
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2022-09-0542 min
Grace or GritCampfire ConversionsShortly after I (Dave) became pastor, one of our deacons (Bob Schmidt, who is now in heaven) stopped me one Sunday and started talking about how he was happy for camp and how excited everybody gets about it every year and all that, but he was concerned about how everybody seems to come back gung-ho for Jesus every year, yet a month later everything goes right back to how it was before camp; like it never happened and like the commitments made at camp were all either insincere or too shallow to stick. I think he had a valid...
2022-06-1753 minGrace or GritMy Mother's StoryOn this episode of Grace or Grit I (Dave Talley) have given my usual co-host (Patrick Reed) the week off, because today I have as a very special guest on our podcast, my mother: Rebecca June Talley.
That should be introduction enough. Listen as we talk about old times and God's great grace!
2022-03-0257 minGrace or GritGod's Love for the UnbornIn Exodus 21:22–25 (in the Bible) we read, “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be fined, as the woman’s husband shall impose on him, and he shall pay as the judges determine. But if there is harm, then you must pay life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
Moses’ law was clear. The loss of an unborn child as a result of...
2022-02-0455 minGrace or GritVaccines & the ChristianWe really don’t want to base our counsel on our personal experiences, whatever merit those experiences might offer.
And, we are not medical professionals. Maybe you've seen the sign that says, “Please don’t confuse your Google search with my medical degree?” Of course, you can find medical professionals on both sides of the vaccine issue, so I’m not too sure that’s always as helpful as we might like to assume.
What we are authorized and even commanded to do is to take the Scripture and use it to instruct ourselves and our fellow Chri...
2022-01-281h 05Grace or GritWhat Happens After You Die?Of course we know what happens to our bodies when we die. God made us from dirt, so one way or another our bodies return to that same state. Whether by cremation, burial, mummification, eaten by fish, donated to science… eventually all dead bodies become dust again. Of course we know that eventually our bodies are reconstituted and resurrected… both the the bodies of the saved and of the lost.
But how about our conscious existence? What happens to our spirit? Our immaterial nature exists beyond the stoppage of our heart and the ceasing of our brain waves...
2022-01-2149 minGrace or GritA Podcast PrayerWould you be willing to take a few minutes and pray with me for God's blessings upon this podcasting season. We want to bless others, and to do that we must be blessed. Listen and pray along.
2022-01-1435 minGrace or GritThe Christian Woman: PART 2This is a very unique episode. First of all, it's the first time we have attempted a "PART 2" episode. And now, it looks like we will need a "PART 3" too. Because, as a result of a conciliation, it's the first (wait, maybe the second) time we have had an unplanned guest. Tonya was on the call just to listen, and when Tracy couldn't show due to her having COVID-19, Tonya (Dave's wife) stepped in to fill in for her. And, she did really great.
So, on this episode we continue addressing some of the issues hinted at in ep...
2021-12-031h 08Grace or GritThe Christian WomanThis month I’m preaching a sermon series entitled “The WOMEN of the Bible.” It is a direct attempt to answer some questions that were asked of me concerning femininity. From a broad perspective, the sermon series will be an attempt to explain some of the teachings in the Bible concerning women.
Why do this? Well, because some of the Bible’s teachings do indeed seem quite strange and obtuse… at least from the perspective of our modern “enlightened” culture.
On this episode Dave and Patrick are joined by a wonderful Christian lady and leader, Tracy Bumgarner...
2021-11-051h 04Grace or GritThe Prosperity Gospel vs. AsceticismDoes God always want you and me to always be healthy, wealthy, comfortable, successful, and happy?
The modern "prosperity gospel preachers" would lead us to believe that He does. When Jesus saved you from sin, He also saved you from poverty, illness, and oppression. Do you agree with that?
Asceticism makes the opposite claim. This philosophy would have us believe that the sicker you are, the poorer you are, the more uncomfortable you are, the more you fail to get ahead, and the more miserable you are, the better. God doesn't want you to enjoy life...
2021-10-2947 minGrace or GritWhat is the Human Spirit?Humans are made in the image and likeness of God. As such, we are more than just matter in motion. As beings, we are both material and immaterial. But what exactly is the immaterial part of humanity? We use words like mind, soul, spirit, heart, will, emotion, nature, etc. But are these parts of one thing, like the liver and stomach are both parts of the body? Or, are these somehow separate things. Especially when we talk about the soul and spirit, there are some who take a dogmatic approach to the differentiation.
Listen today as Dave and Patr...
2021-10-0142 minGrace or GritThe Ministry MasqueradeI'm sure you've noticed that preachers are always happy, always bold and courageous, and always full of energy...
...except when we're not.
Today is confession day. Patrick is under the weather, so Dave is joined by his wife Tonya for a discussion about the struggles of life in ministry.
Listen if you dare...
2021-09-241h 07Grace or GritA Call from HeavenIn Ephesians 4:1-3 the apostle Paul wrote, "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
"The VOCATION wherewith you were CALLED." What is that? What is the call of God? Who does He call? What does He call us to do? Does He call everybody or only the elect?
Listen as David, Patrick, and "guest" Jason McConnell try to unravel this word and its a...
2021-09-1559 minGrace or GritA Call From AfricaIt's been over a month since we've talked at length with co-host Patrick Reed. This episode is dedicated solely to catching up with him and learning about what's going on right now with his family and with the work there in The Gambia.
Listen now...
2021-09-1051 minGrace or GritLadies and the ChurchMandy Nash is one of God's precious daughters. She is an elect lady, like the recipient of John's 2nd epistle. And, she has been through much. Some of it was by her own choices, but much of her suffering was a result of oppression that Satan and his children placed on her. Yet, she is victorious. Her love for Christ and for her family is evident. She is one of the many wonderful female followers of Christ who are contributing significantly to the construction of the kingdom of God in the hearts of men, women, boys, and girls today. God is...
2021-09-0358 minGrace or GritThe Purpose of PainThe Bible tells us plainly that we will suffer. “These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
On this episode David is joined by one of the members of grace Baptist Church, Russ Nash. Russ has dealt with chronic pain for years. Listen to him share his testimony as well as his perspective on how God uses pain in our lives for our sanctification.
2021-08-2755 minGrace or GritWe Need to Wake UpOne of our biggest podcast fans has become a podcast guest. In fact, he is really a guest host on this episode.
God has called Danny Smith to be an Evangelist. I would say he has a burden to be a "Revivalist," but that's just my opinion. We'll have to wait and see what God does.
On this episode we focus Danny's testimony and calling. But, we do get a little bit into the nature of revival too.
AND... we have a big surprise in the middle of this episode. Don't miss it!
2021-08-121h 06Grace or GritKelly's Special Needs BlessingThe original title that I wanted to use for this episode was: "What’ll ya have… What’ll ya have?”
Kelly D'Armi told me about that mantra. It is the serving call of the Varsity hot dog stand down in Atlanta, GA (where Kelly heard it).
King Solomon received an offer from God that sounded a little like that saying. God proposed to give him anything he wanted.
But what if you or I were to receive such an offer. Kelly's answer to the hypothetical question from God, “Kelly, what do you want?” was this, "I wan...
2021-07-1754 min
Ask Alan! The PodcastS2E27 with Bishop of the Memphis Catholic Diocese Bishop David TalleyIt's Faith Friday! Today, Alan sits down with the Bishop of Memphis, Bishop David P. Talley! Bishop Talley talks about growing up in Georgia, how one of his personal heroes, Martin Luther King Jr., helped inspire his faith, and a touching story of his Southern Baptist mother's support of his conversion to Catholicism. For video options, click the link below!
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2021-07-1652 min
The ShiftShapers PodcastEp #365: The DPC Model Is Hitting Specialties Now - with Mary Talley Bowden, M.D.This week’s episode features a conversation with Mary Talley Bowden, M.D., an ENT from Houston, Texas and mother of 4 boys. After experiencing first-hand how traditional, insurance-driven practice models work against patients, Mary decided that she would innovate the patient experience in her own practice. By blending wellness and ENT, she has created a service that has vastly improved her patient satisfaction and catapulted her business to greater heights.What You’ll Learn From This Episode:02:20 Mary’s frustrations with the traditional practice model05:03 Starting a practice and improving patient experience08:41 Mary’s wellness...
2021-07-1220 minGrace or GritStrait Gates and Washing FeetThe the gate that leads to eternal life is straight, right? Or, is it strait. Read that again.
I (Dave) have been reading it as "straight" and using Jesus' words as if he said "straight" - when in actuality, He didn't.
How many other obvious errors have I made? How many have we made? How many are we still making?
You may not know this, but there are some churches who practice foot washing as a ritual. We don't, but some do. Who's got it right?
On this episode we are joined...
2021-07-091h 01Grace or GritWhat is a Southern Baptist?I (Dave) have been called a southern baptist because I am a baptist and I’m from the south. Well, in that sense, I guess I am. But I am not part of the Southern Baptist Convention. Southern Baptists are not necessarily from the south. Keith Myer is from New Jersey, but he heads up our local group of Southern Baptist Churches. So what better person to ask than Keith? "Keith, what is a Southern Baptist?"
On this episode Keith shares expertly concerning SBC history, current events, politics, polity, faith, and the future of this large cooperation of churches. Listen to t...
2021-06-221h 10Grace or GritChristian SuperstitionsIn 1st Timothy 4:6-11 Paul wrote, “Refuse profane (non-sacred) and old wives' fables (also translated “silly myths"), and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.”
Then in Acts 17:22-23 we find it written, “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, 'You men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are too superstitious (uninformed and erroneously religious - devoted, but without knowledge of the truth). For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.'”
2021-06-161h 02Grace or GritThe Rainbow; Is It a Stolen Symbol?In Genesis 8:21-22 we read that after Noah's flood, "The LORD smelled a sweet savor (that of Noah's sacrifice); and said in His heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease."
Then in Genesis 9 we find the unfurling of the symbol of God's covenant of me...
2021-06-1059 minGrace or GritA Preacher's DaughtersDoubtless every person's lot in life has its advantages and disadvantages. It's neither wise nor noble to play the martyr when one is certainly no martyr. On the other hand, children who grow up in the home of Christian minister do indeed have some unique challenges. They should always experience some significant esoteric blessings as well, but their temptations are real and therefore need to be admitted.
On this episode Dave goes solo to interview his 2 daughters, Kayla and Amber. Listen as these 2 young ladies bare their heart a little.
2021-06-0357 minGrace or GritHow Do You Know You Are Called?God has called you and has given you what you need to serve Him in some specific way? But how are you to know what your calling is? Specifically, how does one discover and then demonstrate that God has called them into preaching ministry?
In Acts 13:2 we read this testimony, "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, 'Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.'" So, God used the church and worked through the church [congregation] to ordain the Apostle Paul into his missionary work. But is th...
2021-05-211h 11Grace or GritWhat Are The Deep Things of God?Perhaps you know the song that goes like this, "How deep the Father's love for us; how vast, beyond of measure; that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure." There is no doubt about it, God's love is deep. But what else falls into the category of deep truth, or deep theology, or deep spiritual things?
On this episode Dave and Patrick take a stab at identifying what the deep things are and how we are to pursue them. Listen now.
2021-05-141h 00Grace or GritWhy Pray When You Can Worry?What is the difference really between praying and worrying? In some ways they are more similar than you might think. But this is not the only relevant question concerning prayer. Why does God tell us to pray? What does prayer accomplish anyway? And how should we be praying?
Listen as Dave and Patrick bare their heart on this vital spiritual topic.
2021-05-091h 03Grace or GritSabbath Keeping & Tithing in the New TestamentWe all know that we are now under grace, not under the law. But how about the laws concerning resting on Saturday and paying our tithes? Are we exempt from those? And if we are exempt, what do our actions in freedom say about our spirituality?
On this episode Dave and Patrick try to unpack the reality of God's plan for New Testament saints on these 2 issues specifically. You might be a bit surprised by the conclusions.
2021-04-3051 minGrace or GritSometimes We Should Just Give UpJude wrote, "Of some have compassion, making a difference: and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” But is there a third category? The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Even in his little letter, Jude spoke of apostates who were/are beyond hope. It isn't compassion or confrontation that is appropriate in such cases, instead it's condemnation.
On this episode Dave goes solo to talk about the harsh reality of moving on to somebody else with the good news of God's saving grace. Listen and contemplate.
2021-04-2446 minGrace or GritShould Christians Cancel People?In a society that only a few years ago seemed poised to do away with any and all stigmas for all people, the opposite extreme has emerged. Its label is "call-out" or "cancel" culture. If you do something that is sufficiently offensive or politically incorrect, you must be condemned and ostracized. That's how it works.
Now, the Bible does talk about rejecting heretics, separating from brothers who refuse to deal with their sin, avoiding people who are divisive, and disciplining church members who are unrebukable. But is that the same as modern cancel culture?
Among other things, the purpose and spir...
2021-04-0955 minGrace or GritIf Bibles Aren’t AvailableWhat's the most effective use of a church's foreign mission budget? We can send money overseas. We can send missionaries oversees. We can send humanitarian aid. We can send literature. Or, we can send Bibles.
Obviously, in an ideal situation we would be able to do all of the above. But if a choice has to be made concerning what must be sent (or what the order will be), where does sending Bibles fit into the picture?
God’s text message to us is obviously a big deal. He has magnified His Word above all His n...
2021-03-3149 minGrace or GritSex Education in the Church"Ok, now that we have talked about everything we can think of to talk about (except sex) concerning your wedding and marriage afterward, here is the title of a book for you to read to help you out with that stuff."
That's probably not the best approach to sex education in the church. However, that (combined with a healthy dose of "Flee fornication!" sermons) is a decent caricature of how I've often handled the issue. But what if the book I've been recommending wasn't quite as helpful (for some people) as it was for me when I go...
2021-03-241h 02Grace or GritDiscover the New YouWhat are you made of on the inside? I mean you are a soul, you have a spirit, you have a mind, you have a will, you have a conscience, you have a nature! In fact, you have 2 natures! Sheesh! Talk about confusing!
But is it really all that confusing? Maybe the old comic strip concept of an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other is a pretty good representation of reality. In the Bible this conundrum is described as the "old man" and the "new man." But what are these 2 things?
Listen a...
2021-03-181h 06Grace or GritHomeschool, Private or Public EducationIn Proverbs 22:6 Solomon wrote, “Train up a child in the way he should go." We normally focus on the second half of that verse, but I've left it out intentionally this time in order to emphasize the first phrase. Regardless of the outcome, it is our responsibility as parents to train our children in the way that they should go. It isn't the county's job. It isn't the state's responsibility. It isn't the federal government's obligation. It is the job of the parents.
But how to go about it? For some people there are really no ideal options a...
2021-03-131h 07Grace or GritShould we be Critics of the Bible?Satan was the first critic of the Bible. But is that really the same thing as being a textual critic involved in collation and/or translation work? We are all called upon to love God with our minds? I am commanded. You are commanded. I must love God with my mind.
So, we are not expected to check our brain at the door when we enter the sanctuary to fellowship with believers and to worship our Maker. As you will hear in this episode, God (and the Bible) can certainly withstand any scrutiny we can offer. Be that sc...
2021-03-051h 24Grace or GritIs Cremation Christian?Does the Bible prescribe how we are to "dispose" of the remains of our deceased loved ones? Is burial required? What about cremation?
In Matthew 3:9 we read where Jesus said, "Think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham." What does that have to do with it? Well, the next anticipated event after the burial or cremation or cryonization of a human corpse is the revitalization and resurrection of that body. And God doesn't need much or eve...
2021-02-251h 08Grace or GritOnly God: The Life & Legacy of Shane Lewis"No one will ever hate you for loving them." That is the legacy of Shane Lewis.
Shane was the pastor of Somerville Baptist Church in Somerville, Alabama. He was a gospel preaching, saint loving, hard working man of God. But he was also a husband, and a father.
Not anymore though. God allowed Leukemia into Shane's body. And in the end, it took his life.
Yet, he lives on. Not only literally now in the presence of his Savior, but also continually through the example he set and the message he preached.
On this episode Dave and Patrick are joined by one o...
2021-02-1748 minGrace or GritChurch Planter or Christian PirateHave you ever heard of church hoppers? Have you ever BEEN a church hopper? Is this phenomenon OK? Is it a God thing or is it one of the devil's tools?
And, what about the pastor's role in such activity? Especially church planters? Many church planters are perhaps more focused on church growth than any other kind of minister in any other branch of ministry, and rightfully so. But, does the church planter build with disgruntled saints from other churches, or with baby believers freshly rescued from slime-pits of sin. Or... can he benefit from both; from both ki...
2021-02-121h 10Grace or GritLegalism or LicenseAre you focused on the system, or the Savior? Is your faith in yourself or in Christ? Are you living by a list of standards, or in the power of the Spirit? The letter of the law kills, but the spirit gives life.
There are ditches on both sides of the road. Christ has called us to live in freedom. He has called us to liberty. His grace is sufficient. But our flesh is incapable of cooperation with Godliness. So, when we try to live the Christian life in our own strength; by our own power, we end up in proud le...
2021-02-051h 03Grace or GritFrom Atheist to MissionaryHow in the world does a man go from a God-denying atheist to a devoted missionary, passionate about taking the good news of the saving grace of Jesus Christ to the Wolof people of The Gambia in Africa?
Well, his wife's prayer certainly played a part. And the preaching of the Word was helpful. But ultimately it is nothing more nor less that the providential purposes and plans of the Almighty that produce such transformations. God is patient. But He is also persistent.
In this episode Dave mostly listens as Patrick shares the story of his j...
2021-01-3044 minGrace or GritProvidential PardonIt is fairly common for outgoing US presidents (on their way out of office) to pardon a few people. For better or for worse, it is one of many of the checks and balances that was placed (by statesmen who lived before us) into our form of government. Perhaps we can complain that far to many unworthy criminals receive pardons, but perhaps we should also look in the mirror. Have you been pardoned? Were you worthy of it?
My (Dave writing here) favorite verse in the Bible is Isaiah 55:7. I memorized it when I was in 4th grade...
2021-01-2357 minGrace or GritDeacons or EldersChurch polity can be a sticky and difficult issue; especially if you are called on to try to change it. Who is responsible for the decision making in ministry? Is it the pastor? The deacons? The congregation? The trustees? A board of directors? The most influential family? The riches members? The oldest members? The loudest members? The most cantankerous members? The busiest members?
There are actually many different models that have been tried. Most models are grossly flawed and even the best models have certain weaknesses. So what should we do? The 3 approaches that seem to be dominan...
2021-01-121h 12Grace or GritFemale Pastors: Progression or Transgression?Paul said that we become all things to all men that we may by all means save some. I've heard it said by some good friends nearby that they are willing to do anything short of sin in order to reach the lost for Christ - or something like that. But how far will we go? How far should we go? Does the church take it's queues from the world, or from the Scripture? Or is it both?
Of course we can't ever go against the Scripture! But what does the Scripture say? And, what does it mean? Does it mean toda...
2020-12-121h 13Grace or GritFamily or FortuneDo you struggle to balance the priorities of life? Perhaps you do struggle. Do you love God? Do you love your family? Do you love your job? Do you love your church? You probably love in those directions and in a whole bunch of other directions too. But sometimes a person can show so much favor in 1 or 2 of these directions that they end up neglecting and even destroying in other directions. On this episode Patrick and Dave are joined by a Christian nobleman, Charles White. Bro. Charles is the patriarch in a family tree that has grown fruit in the c...
2020-12-0352 minGrace or GritThinking or Thanking (special Thanksgiving edition)Ok, I gave Patrick the week off. And, we are both taking next week off - from the podcast, that is. Actually, Apple won't even publish podcasts during Thanksgiving week and for the 2 weeks from Christmas to New Years, which I think is awesome.
Anyway, this time it's just my wife (Tonya) and I reminiscing and talking about Thanksgiving and thankfulness. It's a shorter episode than normal, so that means I get to blame all the long episodes on Patrick and our former guests. LOL
Happy listening everyone, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
2020-11-1941 minGrace or GritHealthy or Ill (Conversation with a COVID survivor)His life may never be the same. He contracted the coronavirus back in August and still has not completely recovered. But what was his experience like and how is his life different now than it was before?
This is the most interesting episode yet. Listen as David and Patrick talk with Evangelist Philip Schipper about his personal journey through the pandemic.
Phil is a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Plainwell, MI. If you want to connect with him directly, go to evangelistphilipschipper.com.
2020-11-121h 08Grace or GritImage or ImaginationGod made Adam and Eve in His own image; in His own likeness. And yet, Satan tempted Eve by suggesting that if she would eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, she could BECOME like God. The proper question might then be: what was Satan up to? After all, once Adam and Eve ate and fell, God did say, "They have become like us." Perhaps the simplest answer is that the most significant elements of Satan's lie were the timing and process of it all. Satan sold the idea to humanity that God was holding somet...
2020-11-051h 02Grace or GritSocial Media or Societal ManiaIf Jesus had waited another 1990 years to be born, would He have social media accounts today?
That might sound like a silly question. And, perhaps it is. But it also an opportunity to think seriously about the proper place that social media should play in the life of a Christian.
Certainly there is plenty of mania, froth, and irrelevance on social media. There are even existential dangers on social media. But there are also wonderful opportunities that we shouldn't miss.
On this episode Patrick and Dave spend an hour with Keith Myer talking abou...
2020-10-291h 06Grace or GritTrump or BidenIt doesn't need to be repeated, but let's do so anyway. Neither President Trump, nor candidate Biden are the hope for America. Neither major political party, nor any lesser (or imagined) political party can save us. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord! If we don't trust in God, no other contrivable strategy will preserve us.
However, that is not to say that it doesn't matter who wins the presidential election. If you will think through the history of mankind (as is presented in the Scripture), you will notice that the condition of whole nations and e...
2020-10-231h 05Grace or GritCurrent or AncientSome say that the Bible is antiquated and irrelevant. I say that it is the ultimate classic. But even from my perspective, I recognize that (due to our culture's general ignorance of biblical history and context) the principles of Scripture may need to be taught in a variety of ways.
So, should we focus more on making the old truths relevant, current, cool, contextualized, modernized, and familiar by sticking with illustrations with which everyone in our audience would be naturally familiar? Or, should we do the hard work of educating our audiences sufficiently so that utilizing the olde...
2020-10-161h 01Grace or GritRitual or RealityThe word ritual is defined as "a religious ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order." There is nothing wrong with having rituals. The Bible is replete with them (from the sacrificial system of the Old Testament to the 2 ordinances of baptism and the Lord's supper in the New Testament). But the moment a ritual replaces reality rather than representing reality, something has to change.
Independent Baptist have practiced many helpful rituals over the years. But sometimes we have allowed rituals to serve as a substitute for spirituality. So, how do we maint...
2020-10-091h 08Grace or GritFaith or EffortThese 2 things should not be viewed as a dichotomy. Neither should they be viewed as stages or equal parts of our salvation. Yet faith and effort are inseparable. Both the epistle to the Hebrews and the epistle of James make the connection of faith and effort unmistakable. But what is the actual relationship of these 2 things? And, how do we discern the difference in our own lives?
In this episode Pastor David Mathews of Faith Baptist Church in Vienna, VA joins with David Talley and Patrick Reed to unpack the real difference between grace and grit. Neither ingred...
2020-09-301h 00Grace or GritInvite or InvadeWe are the church militant. I'm not talking about political or physical aggression, of course. I only mean that we are on a mission of kingdom expansion. There is territory to conquer. There is a very real enemy to fight.
But, how should we go about it? Should we take the in-your-face approach, or is there a kinder, gentler way to get the job done?
What we are really talking about here is evangelism. We're talking about the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We're talking about the salvation lost souls.
David and Pat...
2020-09-241h 06Grace or GritFundamental or Modern100 years ago, this discussion would have called for many authors and many presentations. The voices would need clout, degrees, scholarship, and money. In fact, that is exactly what we find. "The Fundamentals" were 90 essays written by 64 different authors, initially published in 12 volumes.
Those men were fighting significant errors in the church. Modernists were skeptical of everything biblical. No foundational Christian doctrine was safe from the malignant tentacles of modernism.
The battles were fought and won. Not that those in error were convinced to convert, necessarily. And certainly, if anything, the errors of the last century have only...
2020-09-101h 04Grace or GritWorship or PerformanceDoes anyone perform when your church assembles? If so, who is it?
Every church should have the same performer every Sunday.
God.
God is the performer. We worship Him.
However, every assembly of the body does indeed include a production. We strive (or should strive) to worship well and in so doing invite (and motivate) others to worship with us.
This episode David is joined by 2 guests in a discussion about church music. Jon Nichols is the Minister of music and youth at the Republican Baptist Church in Clarks Hill...
2020-09-061h 07Grace or GritVision or ImaginationAre you confident that you have a clear, distinct, and accurate vision of who God really is and what He is trying to do in your life in 2020?
There is no doubt about it, this year has been an incredibly unusual one (so far). Yet, we know that God is on the throne and He is always more than willing to bless those who come to Him in faith and humility. But are we actually working toward the vision He has cast, or have we just made up a plan based on our own imagined concept of wh...
2020-08-291h 01Grace or GritForeign or NationalAre all strategies equal? The mission of the church is to proclaim the good news of God's saving grace. We are commanded to let the whole world know about Jesus. But there are a variety of theories and experiments (concerning how to get it done) that individual churches have adopted. Are some methods better than others?
While there are other models to consider, on this episode Jonathan Romaine (a BMM missionary in Spain) joins David and Patrick to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of traditional foreign missions vs. supporting national pastors instead.
If you are a...
2020-08-211h 05
SWBI PodcastSWBI - Introduction to Brad TalleyGet to know Brad Talley, teaching elder at Grace Community Church, board member of SWBI, and instructor for Church History coming this fall. southwakebible.org
2020-08-1811 minGrace or GritPreacher's Kid or Church BratMovies and songs have been published about this. Jokes are told about it. Books written.
But I have lived it.
I'm a preacher's kid. And, yes - a church brat too.
There are positives and negatives to this reality.
Even in the Bible we have MANY examples (both good and bad) of PKs - minister's kids who did really well, or very poorly.
On this week's episode Patrick and Dave are joined by Dave's youngest child, Elijah. Spend an hour with them thinking about the unique blessings and burdens that...
2020-08-1557 minGrace or GritTired or Retired"I would rather burn out than rust out."
Have you ever heard that statement before?
Some retort, "Does it really matter how you get out? If you're out, you're out."
But it does matter. The idea of burning the candle at both ends certainly includes the concepts of intensity and productivity. Contrariwise, rusting out (at least in this context) implies sitting; doing nothing; contributing nothing.
I want to contribute; to do my part. Until the very end, I want to be used of God.
The topic for this episode is...
2020-07-3156 minGrace or GritMiracles: Continued or CeasedShould you and I be looking for miracles today? More specifically, should we be seeking for the spiritual gifts that give us power now to do miraculous things?
The debate is called Cessationism vs. Continuationism, and while the terms might not be familiar you, the issue probably is.
What about the gift of tongues? Why can't we raise the dead today? Or, can me? Are healing campaigns biblical? Are all miracles equal? Is the purpose of every miracle the same?
These and other questions are worthy of our attention.
On this episod...
2020-07-2355 minGrace or GritSoul or SpiritDo you have soul?
Do you have spirit?
Or, ARE you a soul WITH a spirit? Or are these 2 things the same?
2nd Corinthians 7:1 reads, "Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
WE must cleanse OURSELVES from the filthiness of our SPIRIT? What in the world?
In this episode David and Patrick are joined by David's father, Arthur Talley, Jr in a discussion on one of the most difficult of all anthropologic dilemmas.
Are the sou...
2020-07-161h 03Grace or GritDad or No DadWhat percentage of the children in our world today are being reared by good, honorable fathers?
Maybe accurate data isn't even available to provide an answer to that question. But, what we do know and can see is that while responsible fatherhood makes a huge positive difference in the life of a child, largely it is becoming increasingly rare. And, the cost is great.
On this episode Patrick and David are joined by Rev. Mike Deisem to discuss his childhood and the tragic experiences he endured with the men who failed at fathering well.
T...
2020-07-101h 09Grace or GritOnline or Out of LineOK. This one is a real controversy. And right now, it matters.
Can the church BE the church virtually; digitally? Or, do we have to assemble physically; personally?
Have we forsaken the assembly during the COVID-19 crisis, or are we just functioning in a different way?
This discussion is a raw and raging one. Patrick Reed & Luke Scallon gang up on me (Dave Talley) to try to convince me that virtual church isn't enough. Will they convince me? Or, will I straighten them out?
You'll have to listen to find out.
2020-07-031h 01Grace or GritCities or GardensWhat does God's work in Brooklyn, NY have to do with ministry in Hurlock, MD?
Rural and urban ministries do have much in common. But there are also some significant differences. What are the unique difficulties and how do we overcome them?
This week's discussion is not really controversial or debatable, but it is difficult. It's hard to understand and sympathize with those who have experiences with which we are unfamiliar.
David and Patrick are joined this time by the pastor of ACTS Christian Church in New York City: Pastor Jairo Figueroa. He was...
2020-06-261h 04Grace or GritBlack or WhiteEverybody has something to say. But some things that are said are just not helpful. Many times what is said isn't even true.
When it comes to racism and ethnic division, we need conversations that are constructive and honest. Divisive and deceptive ones will do no good.
In this episode, David and Patrick are joined by Rev. Tony Lawson in an attempt to take on a variety of issues related to the unique perspectives of black and white Christians.
Rev. Lawson is the pastor of Damascus Road Community Baptist Church in Cockeysville, MD. He als...
2020-06-181h 07Grace or GritCalvinism or ArminianismDo you like tulips? How about TULIP?
T.U.L.I.P.
T - Total Depravity
U - Unconditional Election
L - Limited Atonement
I - Irresistible Grace
P - Perseverance of the Saints
Who is responsible for my destiny? Me; or God?
Maybe the best summary is this one: "What's wrong is me, and what's right is Him." - John McArthur
If there is any question that deserves to be taken up on Grace or Grit, it is this one: did J...
2020-06-111h 13Grace or GritSecular or SacredHow do we live a balanced life?
Job. Family. Church. Community. Health. Fitness. Hobbies. Aaaaaa! How should I prioritize things?
One way of looking at life is by categorizing things as 1. sacred (or spiritual), 2. secular, or 3. sinful? But is that legitimate?
This discussion might NOT appear to be as controversial as some that we have undertaken, but if you think deeply and practically, this is a real wrestling match for every Christian.
Our guest on this program is Pastor Jeff Minniear. He has started the Shiloh Baptist Church in Bowie, MD. It is a mult...
2020-06-0458 minGrace or GritKing James or BustIt makes sense that we would be rather defensive about the Bible we read. After all, it is the vehicle God uses to reveal Himself to us. But throughout my life I have witnessed considerable tension resulting from the debate over which translation of the Bible is best for the English speaking world of today. On the one hand, such sensitivity is appropriate. It is Satan who leads the attack on what God has said. On the other hand, outrage and dogma have dominated many and (understandably) has done more harm than good. Then others are so nonchalant about the is...
2020-05-301h 01Grace or GritReal or FakeJesus Himself warned that many of His supposed followers were insincere and would not make it into His kingdom. This is sobering news. It is an issue that deserves careful attention. Am I & are you fake Christians, or are we the real thing?
Join Patrick Reed and Dave Talley as they discuss the nature of repentance with Pastor Randall Blackmon of the First Baptist Fellowship in Cambridge, MD. They attempt to unravel what the Bible says about the timing of repentance as it relates to regeneration, but there is so much more that makes it into this impo...
2020-05-211h 01Grace or GritPreacher or FriendOf all the controversies that we could discuss, this one is an internal controversy. It's an argument that I have with myself almost daily and a dilemma that I've struggled with throughout almost 20 years of pastoral work: what is the proper balance in ministry. Specifically, how much time should a pastor spend studying, praying and preaching, and how much time should be spent in personal relationship building. The 2 shouldn't be in competition - or so it would seem.
The late Rev. Tim Gelatt once reminded me that people ARE my ministry. So, why the tension? Joining Patrick and I...
2020-05-1658 minGrace or GritTraditional or ModernWhen it comes to sacred music, should we use the old hymnal & sing along with a piano, or do we build a band & sing the Christian songs from the radio? Paul admonished us in Ephesians 5:19 to "...speak to yourselves in psalms & hymns & spiritual songs, singing & making melody in your heart to the Lord..." But what does that look like in 2020? Or what should it look like? Joining David and Patrick for this episode is the pastor of White Oak Baptist Church in Stratford, Connecticut - Pastor Richard LeJeune.
2020-05-081h 05Grace or GritFreedom or SafetyWould you rather be free or safe? Galatians 5:13 reads like this, "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”
Dave Talley & Patrick Reed host this pilot episode discussing the proper balance between freedom and safety in the life of a Christian. Guest Barry Secrest adds his perspective as well.
2020-05-0254 min2020-05-0100 min
The World Ethnography ProjectWEP Episode 07 Graham Garvin reviews David B. Edwards' Caravan of Martyrs: Sacrifice and Suicide Bombing in AfghanistanCaravan of Martyrs: Sacrifice and Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan is an ethnography by the anthropologist, David B. Edwards. Edwards taught in Kabul, Afghanistan from 1976-1978 and was shocked by the changes he saw when he returned in 1982, after the Soviet invasion in 1979 and the rise of freedom fighters. This ethnography was published in 2017, yet it draws from Edwards previous experiences in Afghanistan, dating back to the 1970’s. Edwards examines when and why the shift regarding sacrifice and martyrdom took place in Afghan culture, and it’s ties to honor, Fedayeen, virtue and vice.
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2020-05-0113 min
The World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute09. The Books of Kings: Idolatry, Living as if God is NOT - Dr. David TalleyThis is session nine of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's Story of Grace" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2754 minThe World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute07. Joshua and Judges: Grace Extended Even in the Midst of Rebellion - Dr. David TalleyThis is session seven of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's Story of Grace" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2646 minThe World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute06. Joshua andJudges: God Provides a Land and Abounds in Grace - Dr. David TalleyThis is session six of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's Story of Grace" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2544 minThe World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute05. Numbers: God Reveals Himself so He can be Known - Dr. David TalleyThis is session five of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's Story of Grace" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2455 minThe World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute02. Genesis - A Story of Degeneration and Regeneration - Dr. David TalleyThis is session two of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's Story of Grace" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2155 minThe World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute01. Undertsanding the Old Testament Story Line - Dr. David TalleyThis is session one of "The Theology of the Old Testament - God's story of Gracy" taught by Dr. David Talley. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.
2020-03-2049 min
The Sports Corner with GabeRealSportsInterview with Director of Communications at the Auto Club Speedway David TalleyDirector of Communications at the Auto Club Speedway David Talley sits down with me to talk about NASCAR in Fontana, what to expect race weekend and how the word "Rain" is forbidden! Follow the Auto Club Speedway: https://www.facebook.com/autoclubspeedway https://www.instagram.com/autoclubspeedway/ https://twitter.com/ACSupdates Follow me, Twitter and Instagram: @GabeRealSports
2019-03-1611 min
Your Creative PushHave you developed a SINGLE SENTENCE yet? (Best of YCP: David Talley)David Talley is an internationally recognized photographer, director, and producer operating out of Portland, OR. His works exhibit the darkest moment before an explosion of light, a story broken, but changed for the better, and the ability to transform the present problem in to a prospering future. David is the founder and creative director of the world's largest photographic collaboration event, Concept Collaboration. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/davidtalleyreplay In this episode, David discusses: -How his personality doesn't lend well with a normal job where he is told what to do. ...
2018-06-111h 06
Grape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #398 – Pinot Point-and-Counterpoint With Special Guest Brian Talley of Talley VineyardsPlus, Farm Labor Fears on the New Political Landscape
Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards and Talley Farms in the Arroyo Grande Valley on the Central Coast of California welcomes David to his breathtaking tasting room to talk about two very unrelated wine topics; one on the light side, the other a bit heavy.
Brian Talley with his new book, Our California Table
First, the light side: it’s been a running joke on Grape Encounters since day one. Despite its popularity, David has never had much love for one of the world’s most popular grape varietals; Pinot Noir. Now admi...
2017-03-1138 minYour Creative Push064: "Someday" is a dangerous word. START TODAY! (David Talley Part 2)David Talley is an internationally recognized photographer, director, and producer operating out of Portland, OR. His works exhibit the darkest moment before an explosion of light, a story broken, but changed for the better, and the ability to transform the present problem in to a prospering future. David is the founder and creative director of the world's largest photographic collaboration event, Concept Collaboration.
If you missed Part 1, click here to listen!
Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/davidtalley2
In this episode, David discusses:
-How sharing your single sentence with people that you...
2016-04-0835 minYour Creative Push063: What is your SINGLE SENTENCE? (David Talley Part 1)David Talley is an internationally recognized photographer, director, and producer operating out of Portland, OR. His works exhibit the darkest moment before an explosion of light, a story broken, but changed for the better, and the ability to transform the present problem in to a prospering future. David is the founder and creative director of the world's largest photographic collaboration event, Concept Collaboration.
Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/davidtalley
In this episode, David discusses:
-How his personality doesn't lend well with a normal job where he is told what to do.
...
2016-04-0734 min
The Smallbiz BrainCraig Talley on Creating the “Investor Bond”Craig Talley on Creating the "Investor Bond"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2011-04-0710 min