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Connections17: In Moments of Uncertainty with Barry ThroneberryBarry shares what he and his family learned from the time his daughter Harper was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis 12 years ago. He reflects on how God guided them through these challenges and how brothers and sisters in Christ ministered to them. Their story can help all of us discover how to navigate uncertain times.
Relevant Links: [mainstreetcoc.org](mainstreetcoc.org)2025-07-2239 minConnections16: Active Digital Parenting with Chad LandmanParents already know how challenging it can be to help children make sense of today’s culture and how to use technology wisely. What they might not know is that there are tools and strategies available to help us hold onto spiritual values in the digital world.
Relevant Links: chadl.co/dpw, [withtravis.com](withtravis.com)2025-07-2033 minConnections15: Learning More About Our Context with Zack MartinZack Martin has a passion for ministry and for church history, and he combines those to share some ways that we can learn from those who have studied scripture in previous generations. Even if you aren’t a history buff, there should be some insights here who could help.
Relevant Links: hcu.edu2025-07-0838 minConnections14: Behind the Songs with Mark Aaron HilliardThe stories behind the songs we sing can be instructive and inspirational. Mark Aaron Hilliard loves music and works as a full-time band director and music teacher. He also loves leading singing, and he has immersed himself in the history behind many of our most well-known songs.
Relevant Links: graymere.com2025-06-3036 minConnections13: Preparing our Hearts for Worship with Jon David SchwartzWhat does it take to prepare ourselves to worship God, and what preparations are made by the person leading that worship? Jon David has a passion for worship, and he shares with us his process for preparing to lead worship. We also reflect on what we need to remember when worshipping, ways we can better participate in worship, and how to value worship songs which are meaningful to different people in the congregation.
Relevant Links: graymere.com2025-06-2337 minConnections12: Spiritual Growth with Jonathan JonesWe have continued to focus on spiritual growth, and we are searching for practical ways to help ourselves and our children grow spiritually. Jonathan Jones has 20 years experience in full-time ministry, as well as time in the classroom teaching both 7th graders and High School seniors. He provides some insights into how we can help facilitate spiritual growth, with the understanding that God gives the increase.
Relevant Links: catheyscreek.com2025-06-1650 minConnections11: Welcoming Everyone with Matt MillerEpisode Description: As a church, we intend to welcome everyone who might walk through our doors, but there are times we can unintentionally send the opposite message. Matt Miller, one of the ministers for the 109 Church of Christ, shares his personal experiences and provides a challenge for all of us to be more welcoming.
Relevant Links: https://109.church2025-06-0945 minConnections10: Faith, Grief, and Life with Matt CollinsGrief is difficult in many ways, and we often don’t know what to do when we are experiencing it or how to help people we love who are walking through tragedy. Matt Collins shares his family’s experience with loss, and he also shares some insights into how we can better help people who are enduring a time of loss.
Relevant Links: https://www.themagnoliafoundation.com/2025-06-0240 minConnections9: Resources for Increasing Our Faith with David MorrisThere is an abundance of information available online and in our local bookstores, and when we want to find resources to help our faith grow, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. David joins us to share some insight into how we select resources in our study and some recommended books that can help us grow.
Relevant Links: https://highland-coc.com2025-05-2642 minConnections8: Building Faith for the Next Generation with Ben DilesBen Diles has taught, coached, and ministered to teenagers throughout his career in education. He preaches for the Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ, and we discuss what this generation needs from us as we help them grow spiritually.
Relevant Links: [catheyscreek.com](catheyscreek.com)2025-05-1946 minConnections7: Mountaintop Moments with Jeff LovelessA few years ago, Jeff and Kelly Loveless decided they wanted to step out on faith and try something new. That led to several mission trips over the next few years and some powerful, spiritual mountaintop experiences. What does it mean to make ourselves uncomfortable and try something new? How will that grow our faith?2025-05-1239 minConnections6: Building Faith on Short-Term Mission Trips with Jonathan WinchesterIf you have ever been on a short-term mission trip, you know how powerful those can be for everyone who participates. How do trips like these help our faith grow? What should we remember as we participate?
Links: graymeremissions.com2025-05-0554 minConnections5: Principles of Apologetics with Kyle ButtThere is no question that our world today can make anyone skeptical of something new. How can we share God’s message in a culture of skepticism?
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[apologeticspress.org](apologeticpress.org)2025-04-2842 minConnections4: Faith Development in Teens with Jon David SchwartzThere are challenges to spiritual growth at every age, but teenagers today face different circumstances than previous generations. How can we help them navigate those obstacles and grow in faith?
[graymerestudentministry.com](graymerestudentministry.com)2025-04-2138 minConnections3: The Story of the Bible with Jason HartJason Hart is the youth minister for the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Arkansas. He shares the approach he takes in sharing the story of the Bible to the teens he teaches. He walks us through how to begin studying a scripture by asking key questions that help us see ourselves in the Biblical story. 2025-04-1443 minConnections2: Archaeology and Our Faith with Dewayne BryantDewayne Bryant is a professor at Faulkner University. He has a passion for archaeology and shares how it relates to our faith. He also shares some of his experiences on an archaeological dig.
Links for this episode:
🔗 https://faulkner.edu
🔗 https://dewaynebryant.wordpress.com
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6EMvvnZlck0bQpUsuMNjwg2025-04-0730 minConnections1: How the Old Testament Builds Our Faith with Ed GallagherEd Gallagher is the Professor of Christian Scripture for Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama. He shares his perspective on how a deeper understanding of the Old Testament can enrich our faith in Christ and understanding of the New Testament. 2025-03-2450 min
Graymere Preaching WorkshopPreaching the Minor Prophets: One Book or Many?Ed Gallager lays out research for us in talking about the one book versus many books ideas of the Minor Prophets. 2025-02-271h 04
Graymere Preaching WorkshopPreaching Jonah • Dewayne BryantDewayne Bryant delivers some power thoughts about ministry from the book of Jonah.
Check out our YouTube Video playlist for the 2025 Workshop. Also visit graymere.com/preachingworkshop to download slides and additional resources. 2025-02-2759 min
Graymere Preaching WorkshopPreaching Themes from the Minor ProphetsRick Brumback tells us about some powerful topics and themes that can be taught from the Minor Prophets. 2025-02-271h 06
Graymere Preaching WorkshopPreaching Like a ProphetMatt Cook delivers some powerful reminders about preaching like a prophet in the 21st century.
Check out our YouTube Video playlist for the 2025 Workshop. Also visit graymere.com/preachingworkshop to download slides and additional resources. 2025-02-2655 min
Okayest Youth Ministry PodcastEpisode 13: Discussing Youth Ministry Conferences, Conventions, and Retreats with JD SchwartzMichael, Jeremy, and Hunter bring in a special guest.... The legend himself... JD SCHWARTZ to discuss youth ministry conerences and conventions. JD is the head director of REVIVAL Youth Minister's Retreat at Graymere Church of Christ. REVIVAL is an incredible retreat that is ALWAYS top-tier. It's a lot of fun and extemely relaxing and we hope you can make it!
Register for REVIVAL here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzjufw3
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Graymere church of Christ Audio SermonsEp. 1015 - Graymere church of Christ Audio SermonsAndrew Phillips-5/12/24-Proverbs-Angry Words2024-05-1300 min
Carline Conversations: A Podcast for Parents By Parents01 | Chad Landman | Active Digital ParentingIn this episode, I talk with my good friend Chad Landman, Education Minister for the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. He's a husband, father of 3 boys, and the only cassette curator I've ever known. Seriously, there's a YouTube channel. He's a self-proclaimed super nerd and is a great resource for parents when it comes to navigating this digital world we live in. Chad has been writing and speaking about faith and technology for years. He has presented his Active Digital Parenting Workshop all over the country for the last seven years. I've been to one of his workshops...2022-07-2538 min
Graymere Preaching WorkshopLost Episode: Ralph Gilmore 2020 - 1 Corinthians 8-16This episode was thought to be lost - but now is found for your listening pleasure! Ralph Gilmore presented this great talk on 1st Corinthians chapters 8-16. 2022-05-031h 08Graymere Preaching WorkshopBruce McClarty • Preaching ColossiansBruce McClarty joins us for our last session of the 2022 Preaching Workshop and speaks to us on how to preach through the book of Colossians. Bruce’s notes, as well as other materials and videos, are available at graymere.com/preachingworkshop. 2022-03-041h 09Graymere Preaching WorkshopNathan Guy • Preaching PhilippiansNathan Guy joins us for our third session of our 2022 Preaching Workshop to discuss preaching through the book of Philippians. All videos, materials, and presentations available at graymere.com/preachingworkshop. 2022-03-041h 01Graymere Preaching WorkshopMark Blackwelder • Preaching EphesiansMark Blackwelder joins us for our second session of the 2022 Preaching Workshop to discuss preaching through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Slides, notes and video are all available at graymere.com/preachingworkshop. 2022-03-041h 23Graymere Preaching WorkshopJeremy Barrier • Preaching GalatiansJeremy Barrier joins us for our first session of the 2022 Preaching Workshop to discuss preaching through the book of Galatians. Find slides and notes at graymere.com/preachingworkshop. Recorded February 28, 2022 at Graymere Church of Christ. 2022-03-041h 10
Life on the West SideReset: Adult Education Post-Pandemic (with Dr. Keith Stanglin, Randy Harris & Chad Landman) | Episode 11When is a pandemic an opportunity? When it allows you to hit the "reset" button. In this eleventh episode, we acknowledge the importance of Bible classes, highlight the problem accelerated by the pandemic, and encourage churches to see this as an opportunity to restart, renew, and reorganize our adult education programs, bringing in fresh perspectives. We also put in a plug for teacher training.My featured guests today are Dr. Keith Stanglin, Randy Harris, and Chad Landman. Keith and Randy have been guests on our show before. Chad Landman is the education minister...2021-04-1927 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopWes McAdams: Preaching Tips and Sermon Starters from PsalmsWes McAdams shares some practical tips and sermon starters for preaching the Psalms. 2021-02-2456 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopSammy Jones: Counseling Insights from the PsalmsSammy Jones joins us to give some insights on counseling and coping from the Psalms. 2021-02-241h 12Graymere Preaching WorkshopJustin Rogers: The Psalms in Christian WorshipJustin Rogers joins us to speak about the Psalms in our assemblies and how Psalms were used in Christian worship. 2021-02-2456 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopJordan Guy: Preaching the Genres of the PsalmsPreaching Workshop 2021: Jordan Guy joins us to speak about our understanding of Psalms and preaching the various genres of the Psalms. 2021-02-241h 00Graymere Preaching WorkshopJeremy Barrier • Digging Into the Text: 1 Cor 1-7Dr. Jeremy Barrier at Graymere Preaching Workshop 2020. 2020-03-041h 15Graymere Preaching WorkshopNoel Whitlock • Preaching 1st Corinthians1 Corinthians reveals a church family that was wrestling with serious issues, and preaching through the book makes it necessary for us to address them. Noel Whitlock, preacher for the College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas, will provide insights in preaching 1 Corinthians in a congregational setting. He will give us some important principles to remember, as well as a few “sermon starters.”2020-02-241h 17Graymere Preaching WorkshopDoug Burleson • Exploring CorinthDoug Burleson, Bible professor at Freed-Hardeman University, will guide us in exploring the history and setting of this influential city. This session will help us separate fact from fiction regarding the culture of Corinth, exploring the important facts we need to understand when preaching from 1 Corinthians.2020-02-241h 01Graymere Preaching WorkshopHarold Redd • Preaching Isaiah: Tips and Sermon StartersEvery year, we set aside one day to focus on a book in the Bible and learn how we can preach it better. This year, we have selected four topics from Isaiah, and each speaker will explore not only what the book teaches, but also what it shows us about communicating God’s Word.2019-02-2556 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopJustin Rogers • Understanding Isaiah: Engaging the IssuesEvery year, we set aside one day to focus on a book in the Bible and learn how we can preach it better. This year, we have selected four topics from Isaiah, and each speaker will explore not only what the book teaches, but also what it shows us about communicating God’s Word.2019-02-2556 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopJim Gardner • Engaging our Culture: How Paul Reached Others with God's Message in Acts 17Every year, we set aside one day to focus on a book in the New Testament and learn how we can preach it better. This year, we have selected four sermons from Acts, and each speaker will explore not only what those passages teach, but also what they teach us about the act of preaching.2018-02-261h 06Graymere Preaching WorkshopEd Gallagher • Knowing History: How Stephen used the Old TestamentEvery year, we set aside one day to focus on a book in the New Testament and learn how we can preach it better. This year, we have selected four sermons from Acts, and each speaker will explore not only what those passages teach, but also what they teach us about the act of preaching.2018-02-261h 07Graymere Preaching WorkshopSharing the Gospel: Peter's Sermon in Acts 2Every year, we set aside one day to focus on a book in the New Testament and learn how we can preach it better. This year, we have selected four sermons from Acts, and each speaker will explore not only what those passages teach, but also what they teach us about the act of preaching.2018-02-261h 05Graymere Preaching WorkshopChallenging Texts in JohnEvery book of the Bible contains challenging passages, and John is no exception. It is always valuable to dig in to the text and explore those scriptures. Dr. Doug Burleson is a professor at Freed-Hardeman University, and he preaches for the Scotts Hill Church of Christ. He holds degrees from Freed-Hardeman and Lipscomb University, and he earned his PhD from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His primary areas of research include Biblical exegesis and New Testament textual criticism. He will guide us through an in-depth study of these difficult texts, and we will focus on how to they impact...2016-02-291h 44Graymere Preaching WorkshopImportant Themes in JohnSeveral themes and messages crop up throughout the gospel of John, and understanding them will help us preach more effectively. Dr. Allen Black holds undergraduate degrees from Freed-Hardeman and Harding University, and he did his graduate work at Harding School of Theology and Emory University. His PhD is in New Testament studies, and he has been drawn to Jesus and the Gospels since his days as a college student. He now serves as the Dean of the Harding School of Theology, where he also teaches New Testament courses. His session will help us grow in our ability to preach...2016-02-291h 06Graymere Preaching WorkshopJim Baird • Preaching Exodus (2015)Dr. Jim Baird teaches at the 2015 Graymere Preaching Workshop about Preaching Exodus. 2015-02-231h 09Graymere Preaching WorkshopEverett Huffard • Preaching Exodus (2015)Dr. Everett Huffard teaches at the Graymere Preaching Workshop 2015 about Exodus. 2015-02-2347 minGraymere Preaching WorkshopEd Gallagher • Preaching Through ExodusEd Gallagher, professor at Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama, teaches at the 2015 Preaching Workshop about Preaching Through Exodus. Recorded at Graymere Church of Christ - February 23, 2015.2015-02-2355 min