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Temple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 10 | Summer at Temple Summer is here and there's lots to do at Temple Baptist Church. Today, we preview a lot of exciting events going on in the life of our church. We'll be back in the fall with more episodes of the TBC Leadership PodcastShow Notes: https://www.tbclife.net/events/?sapurl=LythYmZjL2xiL2NhLytmeGR3MnEyP2VtYmVkJmJyYW5kaW5nSummer Giveaway RulesWant to win a visit from the TBC Ice Cream Truck? Here’s how to enter:...2025-06-1219 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 9 | Midyear Relfections We’re halfway through 2025, and today we’re taking a moment to look back. This season, we’ve focused on being generous—with the gospel and with our influence. In this episode, we’re reflecting on those conversations, sharing what’s stood out, and talking about how these ideas are shaping our lives and leadership.SHOW NOTES:Love the Hub Clubs and Family Serve Day: ocarter@tbclife.netStudent Ministry Activities: https://www.tbclife.net/students/What's Up at Temple:2025-06-0435 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 8 | Growing Your Influence When we think about cultivating and growing influence, the main way that we accomplish that is by developing relationally. The better the relationship, the better the influence which can lead to more fruitful spiritual growth. How can we get better at relationships? Mental health expert, Dr. James Kent, shares the art of listening and how it affects our influence. Show Notes:Book Recommendations:Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Emotionally-Intelligent-Child-Parenting/dp/0684838656/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18CPYGEFJIOA4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XR1oqq3tp7RYvVVBCija5mo...2025-05-3043 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 7 | Sharing Your Influence on Campus Today we're joined by high school senior, Gavyn Jones. Hear Gavyn's incredible story of how his friends influenced him towards following Christ and how he is using his own influence to share the Gospel with everyone he meets. SHOW NOTES:How have you been influenced or how has someone influenced you? Submit your story here:https://www.tbclife.net/story/Do you have questions about following Jesus or growing in your faith? Follow the link to get those questions answered: https://www.tbclife.net...2025-05-0734 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 6 | Being Generous with Your Influence In this episode, we’re focusing on the theme of influence—being radically generous with our influence, making the most of our everyday opportunities, and using that influence to reach people for the Kingdom of God.Show Notes:To submit your prayer request anytime, visit https://tbclife.wufoo.com/forms/z7mgnwk1a7xuj5/.If you are interested in connecting with a class or group, click here for the full list. https://www.tbclife.net/groups/To sign up for...2025-05-0140 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 4 | Sharing the Gospel on Campus What are college students really searching for?" Hear from TBCU students Reese King and Ethan Cook as they share powerful stories from their spring break mission trip—bringing the gospel to students seeking purpose, hope, and truth.If you have questions about follow Jesus, visit the link below or email us directly- Pastor@tbclife.net https://www.tbclife.net/jesus/To join us in praying for college students like Reese and Ethan, and for the continued spread of the gospel on campuses, visit our prayer page below.https://tbclife.wu...2025-04-1736 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 3 | Sharing the Gospel Around the World This week we're joined by Drew McDonald to discuss his recent travels to Africa to work with local pastors on having Gospel conversations. Drew walks us through some methods for having Gospel Conversations with those around you.SHOW NOTES: 3 CIRCLES: https://www.namb.net/evangelism/3circles/In light of the recent storms that have affected the Pine Belt, we invite you to join our relief efforts by making a donation to help those affected. Your generosity can make a real difference in providing emergency...2025-04-0342 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS4 | Ep. 1 | 2025 is the Year of Generosity Welcome to an all new season of the TBC Leadership Podcast! This year we're celebrating a year of generosity at Temple Baptist Church by being radically generous with the Gospel, our influence, finances and time. SHOW LINKS:Are you wanting to take your next step in following Jesus. Click the link here to learn more about taking next steps: https://www.tbclife.net/jesus/Want to sign up for our NextGen Baptism classes: https://www.tbclife.net/events/?sapurl=LythYmZjL2xiL2V2Lyt3cnNtNXBqP2...2025-03-1726 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | Ep. 22 | Leading in Sports, Part I This week, we're joined by Temple's Recreation Pastor Ben Beasley to discuss what it looks like to lead ourselves and those around us when we are in competitive environments. Thanks for listening! 2024-11-2223 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 21 | Leading in An Organization: Leading When You’re Not in Charge: Part II Today we are joined for Part II with TBC member and USM Grad Student, Wade King. Wade shares his experience of developing relationships and influence in the work place despite not being in an official leadership position.LOVE THE HUB DAY IS COMING! Love the Hub Day is all about loving God and loving People while SERVING BOTH. We will have opportunities to jump in and serve all around campus. Find out more info at lovethehub.net! 2024-10-2430 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 20 | Leading in An Organization: Leading When You’re Not in Charge: Part 1 Today we are joined by TBC member and USM Grad Student, Wade King. Wade shares his experience of developing relationships and influence in the work place despite not being in an official leadership position. 2024-10-1123 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 19 | Leading in An Organization: Creating a Christ Focused Culture: Part II We are joined on the podcast for part 2 of an interview with Joe Mordica and Chancellor Montgomery. The guys talk about creating a culture in the work place centered on people and focused on Christ. 2024-10-0321 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 17 | Leading in An Organization: People, Process, & Product Pt. 3 This week we continue our conversation with Justin Firesheets from Church of the Highlands focusing on growing and caring for our teams. 2024-09-0624 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 16 | Leading in An Organization: People, Process, & Product Pt. 2 This week we continue our conversation with Justin Firesheets from Church of the Highlands focusing on growing and caring for our teams. 2024-08-2624 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 15 | Leading in An Organization: People, Process, & Product Pt. 1 The TBC Leadership Podcast is back for the Fall Season. We are kicking off a new installment of our “Leading Yourself” series focusing on leading in an organization. How do we as Christ Followers lead well at work? We’re joined by Justin Firesheets from Church of the Highlands to highlight how we should be focused on growing teams in our organizations. 2024-08-1623 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 14 | Community Picnic 2024 Preview We’re joined by Beth McDaniel and Drew Chapman to get all of the details on the 2024 Community Picnic. 2024-06-2416 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 13 | Leading Your Marriage: Serving Together We’re back continuing our series in Leading Your Marriage. This week we’re discussing what it looks like serving alongside your spouse in ministry. We’re joined by special guests Matthew & Morgan Stevens from The Exchange Church in Pearl, MS. Learn more about The Exchange here:https://theexchange.cc/ 2024-05-2030 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 12 | What's up at Temple? This week, we’re taking a break from our series on Leading in Your Marriage to highlight some Summer events coming up in the life of our church. For more details of events happening this summer visit https://www.tbclife.net/events/ 2024-05-0922 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 11 | Leading Your Marriage: Seeking Counseling 2024-05-0224 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 10 | Lead Yourself: Leading Your Marriage 2024-04-2536 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 9 | Lead Yourself: Leading Your Marriage This week we’re kicking off a new series all about leading in our marriages. Groups Pastor Brad Hodges joins the podcast again! This time we walk through the Re:Engage marriage ministry at Temple and discuss what it means to pursue our spouse daily. Learn more about Re:Engage here:https://www.tbclife.net/marriage/ We’re also joined by JD Simpson of First Priority of South Mississippi to talk about their upcoming fundraiser featuring Tim Tebow! First Priority is a longtime ministry partner of TBC. Lea...2024-04-1830 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 8 | Lead Yourself: Prioritizing Church Families often face hard choices on how many activities they are engaged with. Austin Bahm joins the podcast to share the importance of prioritizing church as a family. Also, learn more about TBC Women’s Ministry’s Spring Event coming up on April 11. For more info, visit the link below: https://subspla.sh/sdrn7yw 2024-04-0433 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 7 | Lead Yourself: Serving Others for Easter How can we serve others as we prepare for Easter weekend? Drew Chapman and Beth McDaniel join the pod to give us some ideas and highlight the greeter ministry at Temple. PLUS, we’ve got all the details on Easter Weekend at TBC. Easter @ TBC:https://www.tbclife.net/ To find out more about the Greeter and Hospitality Ministry email bmcdaniel@tbclife.net or visit:https://www.tbclife.net/next-steps/serve/opp-detail/480441/greeter-team/ Interesting in serving at Temple?https://www.tbclife.net/nex...2024-03-2830 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 6 | Leading Your Family: Spiritual Discipline Kelli Brent shares some spiritual disciplines we can focus on as a family. Learn more about the Moms in Prayer groups offered weekly by clicking one of the links below: Rightnow Media:https://www.tbclife.net/resources/rightnow-media/ TBC Prayer Resources:https://www.tbclife.net/prayer/ Moms in Prayer @ TBC:https://www.tbclife.net/groupfinder/group-detail/413391/sessions-1-2-moms-in-prayer/ Moms in Prayer International:https://momsinprayer.org/ 2024-03-1426 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 5 | “Leading Your Family: Serving Others” This week we’re joined by Missions Pastor, Drew McDonald, who gives us insight on serving others as a family. Check out the links below to learn more about serving opportunities at TBC. https://lovethehub.net/ https://www.tbclife.net/missions/ 2024-03-0726 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 4 | Leading Your Family: Identity Issues Brad Hodges interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries to preview the Biblical Sexuality & Gender Confusion Seminar on March 2-3. For more information visit www.tbclife.net/events/ 2024-02-2826 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 3 | Leading Yourself: Finding Freedom in Christ We’re joined by Trenidy Davis, Pastor of Strategy & Leadership Development here at Temple, to talk about finding our Freedom through our Savior, Jesus Christ. How can we experience Freedom in Christ? How does that help us lead ourselves better??? Listen to find out. 2024-02-2238 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 2 | Leading Yourself: Finding Your Worth 2024-02-1521 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 1 | Leading Yourself: Healthy Habits We’re kicking off Season 3 of the podcast and this year is all about helping YOU take your next steps towards leading yourself and those around you better. This week LaDarius Felder joins us with some practical healthy habits to kickstart your year. We’re also joined by Jansen Bounds to give us details on our annual Night to Shine coming up THIS Friday February 9! 2024-02-0852 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | Trailer for New Season "Learning Leadership" Description of the new season, announcement for first episode, etc. 2024-01-2503 minTemple Baptist LeadershipA Week of Fasting and Prayer HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are excited to tell our church family about a special way we’d like to start off this year - today begins a week of fasting and prayer for our church. Listen to this brief episode to hear more information and details about this week and all it will bring as we set our hearts and minds on Jesus through fasting and prayer together as a body of believers. 2024-01-0120 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 47 | Daniel Williamson | Pt. 2 Daniel Williamson began serving at Temple as a volunteer in the worship ministry, which morphed into a more permanent role serving as the Creative Arts Director, which oversees the worship and communication & design ministries. Listen to Daniel's story of God's faithfulness in his ministry. 2023-12-2621 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 46 | Daniel Williamson | Pt. 1 Daniel Williamson began serving at Temple as a volunteer in the worship ministry, which morphed into a more permanent role serving as the Creative Arts Director, which oversees the worship and communication & design ministries. Listen to Daniel's story of God's faithfulness in his ministry. 2023-12-1936 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 45 | Rob Thomas | Pt. 2 Rob Thomas is the Worship Pastor at TBC. With a deep background of music ministry experience, Rob will share his story of where God has brought him from, how God brought him here, and how God continues to work in his life and ministry. 2023-12-1234 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 45 | Rob Thomas | Pt. 1 Rob Thomas is the Worship Pastor at TBC. With a deep background of music ministry experience, Rob will share his story of where God has brought him from, how God brought him here, and how God continues to work in his life and ministry. 2023-12-0539 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 44 | Olivia Steele Olivia Steele is the Children's Coordinator at Temple. She has served faithfully in the children's ministry for many years, and continues to impact 1st-3rd graders and family in her ministry. 2023-11-2824 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 43 | Phillip Wood | Pt. 2 Phillip was named the Senior High Pastor in May of 2023. However, he's a veteran of Temple's staff serving here two other times before. Phillip has a passion for ministry and an awesome legacy of how God has used him to minister in many different places and ways. 2023-11-2136 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 41 | Phillip Wood | Pt. 1 Phillip was named the Senior High Pastor in May of 2023. However, he's a veteran of Temple's staff serving here two other times before. Phillip has a passion for ministry and an awesome legacy of how God has used him to minister in many different places and ways. 2023-11-1432 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 40 | Dax Smith | Pt. 2 Dax Smith is our Communication & Design Coordinator. He has served in the creative department for several years. Listen as he shares about his ministry here and how God continues to work through creativity in our church! 2023-11-0732 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 39 | Dax Smith | Pt. 1 Dax Smith is our Communication & Design Coordinator. He has served in the creative department for several years. Listen as he shares about his ministry here and how God continues to work through creativity in our church! 2023-10-3134 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 38 | Traci Roberts | Pt. 2 Traci Roberts is the preschool Director at TBC and has faithfully served in that role for many years. The preschool ministry is one of the largest ministries in our church, and requires much care, attention, and oversight. Traci shares about this ministry and about her family and about all that God is doing in both of those areas of her life. 2023-10-1728 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 37 | Traci Roberts | Pt. 1 Traci Roberts is the preschool Director at TBC and has faithfully served in that role for many years. The preschool ministry is one of the largest ministries in our church, and requires much care, attention, and oversight. Traci shares about this ministry and about her family and about all that God is doing in both of those areas of her life. 2023-10-1042 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 36 | Larry Ponder | Pt. 2 2023-10-0323 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 35 | Larry Ponder | Pt. 1 Larry Ponder has served at Temple for many years as the Business Administrator. Larry shares about his role, both the business and ministerial side of leadership, and his family, and how his ministry at Temple began and has continued. 2023-09-2633 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 34 | Drew McDonald | Pt. 2 Drew has served on staff as the middle school pastor, but transitioned into the role of Missions Pastor a couple of years ago. Drew shares about other ministry experience he's had, as well as how God has guided him and his family here at Temple over the last 5 years. 2023-09-1933 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 33 | Drew McDonald | Pt. 1 Drew has served on staff as the middle school pastor, but transitioned into the role of Missions Pastor a couple of years ago. Drew shares about other ministry experience he's had, as well as how God has guided him and his family here at Temple over the last 5 years. 2023-09-1239 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 32 | Beth McDaniel | Pt. 2 Beth McDaniel serves in a relatively new position as the Hospitality and Connections Coordinator. Beth shares her journey of God bringing her from being a faithful church member to now serving in a ministry role on the Next Steps Team at TBC. 2023-09-0521 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 31 | Beth McDaniel | Pt. 1 Beth McDaniel serves in a relatively new position as the Hospitality and Connections Coordinator. Beth shares her journey of God bringing her from being a faithful church member to now serving in a ministry role on the Next Steps Team at TBC. 2023-08-2934 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 30 | Brad Hodges | Pt. 2 Brad Hodges serves on staff as the Groups Pastor where he oversees bible fellowship, wednesday night equipping classes, and discipleship groups. Listen as Brad shares about his life, family, and ministry journey. 2023-08-2235 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 29 | Brad Hodges | Pt. 1 Brad Hodges serves on staff as the Groups Pastor where he oversees bible fellowship, wednesday night equipping classes, and discipleship groups. Listen as Brad shares about his life, family, and ministry journey. 2023-08-1542 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 28 | Josh Hodges | Pt. 2 Josh Hodges, another long-time member of Temple and servant of Christ, shares how God grew in him a love of music, a love of leading worship, and confirmed a call on his life to minister to people through leading worship. 2023-08-0830 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 27 | Josh Hodges | Pt. 1 Josh Hodges, another long-time member of Temple and servant of Christ, shares how God grew in him a love of music, a love of leading worship, and confirmed a call on his life to minister to people through leading worship. 2023-08-0132 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 26 | John David "JD" Fortenberry | Pt. 2 John David Fortenberry has been serving TBC since he was a kid. From a recreation position to now being over the Middle School Ministry, John David has an awesome story of listening to God's leadership and guidance. 2023-07-2537 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 25 | John David "JD" Fortenberry | Pt. 1 John David Fortenberry has been serving TBC since he was a kid. From a recreation position to now being over the Middle School Ministry, John David has an awesome story of listening to God's leadership and guidance. 2023-07-1838 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 24 | Trenidy Davis | Pt. 2 Trenidy Davis is a long-time church member turned staff member at TBC. Listen as he shares his story of faith, ministry, and God's leading him into the role he has here. 2023-07-1137 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 23 | Trenidy Davis | Pt. 1 Trenidy Davis is a long-time church member turned staff member at TBC. Listen as he shares his story of faith, ministry, and God's leading him into the role he has here. 2023-07-0532 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | Special Episode: Community Picnic and Fireworks July 2nd Hey TBC! Do you want the inside scoop on what’s going on at the Community Picnic on July 2nd? If so, listen and learn about all the things and get ready to love God, love people, and serve both with us!! 2023-06-2325 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 22 | Drew Chapman | Pt. 2 Drew Chapman has served in a few roles here at Temple. Follow along with his journey in ministry and leadership and learn more about him and his family and how they aim to serve Christ. 2023-06-2032 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 21 | Drew Chapman | Pt. 1 Drew Chapman has served in a few roles here at Temple. Follow along with his journey in ministry and leadership and learn more about him and his family and how they aim to serve Christ. 2023-06-1350 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 20 | Ryan Capell | Pt. 2 Ryan Capell is one our newest staff members, stepping into the role of Production Director. Listen as Ryan shares about himself and his family, and how God has brought them here to Temple to continue to serve him! 2023-06-0627 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 19 | Ryan Capell | Pt. 1 Ryan Capell is one our newest staff members, stepping into the role of Production Director. Listen as Ryan shares about himself and his family, and how God has brought them here to Temple to continue to serve him! 2023-05-3038 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 18 | Jenna Clair Bryant | Pt. 2 2023-05-2323 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 17 | Jenna Clair Bryant | Pt. 1 Jenna Clair Bryant is on staff as the Student Ministry Girls Coordinator for 6th-12th Grade girls. Listen as she shares how God called her to ministry and directed her steps here to Temple. 2023-05-1640 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 16 | Kelli Brent | Pt. 2 Kelli Brent serves as Temple's Next Generation Director, where she oversees preschool, children, and student ministries. Mrs. Kelli has been a member of Temple for years, and has used her gifts to serve Christ and the church through those years. Enjoy as she shares her story! 2023-05-0931 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 15 | Kelli Brent | Pt. 1 Kelli Brent serves as Temple's Next Generation Director, where she oversees preschool, children, and student ministries. Mrs. Kelli has been a member of Temple for years, and has used her gifts to serve Christ and the church through those years. Enjoy as she shares her story! 2023-05-0238 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 14 | Jansen Bounds | Pt. 2 Jansen Bounds is our Preteen and FourFriends Director at Temple. Jansen shares in his interview how God grew his faith over the years, how he started his ministry here at Temple, and how God has brought him to his current role. 2023-04-2529 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 13 | Jansen Bounds | Pt. 1 Jansen Bounds is our Preteen and FourFriends Director at Temple. Jansen shares in his interview how God grew his faith over the years, how he started his ministry here at Temple, and how God has brought him to his current role. 2023-04-1835 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 12 | AnnaClaire "AC" Bennett | Pt. 2 A.C. Bennett is the Learning Depot Director at TBC. Listen as A.C. shares her story and what the Learning Depot ministry does here to fulfill our church's mission statement. 2023-04-1125 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 11 | AnnaClaire "AC" Bennett | Pt. 1 A.C. Bennett is the Learning Depot Director at TBC. Listen as A.C. shares her story and what the Learning Depot ministry does here to fulfill our church's mission statement. 2023-03-2833 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 10 | Ladarius "LD" Felder | Pt. 2 LADARIUS FELDER "LD" is one our newest employees at TBC! Listen and get to know him a little more, and hear how God brought him to Temple as our 5220 Fitness Director. “Racism is not a skin thing, it’s a sin thing” 2023-03-2130 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 9 | Ladarius "LD" Felder | Pt. 1 LADARIUS FELDER "LD" is one our newest employees at TBC! Listen and get to know him a little more, and hear how God brought him to Temple as our 5220 Fitness Director. “Racism is not a skin thing, it’s a sin thing.” 2023-03-1435 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 8 | Allen Sims | Part 2 Allen Sims is our new Senior Adult Pastor, taking charge of our senior adult and counseling ministries here at TBC. Allen has a long tenure in ministry - listen as he shares how God has moved and worked in his life to bring him here. 2023-03-0733 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 7 | Allen Sims | Part 1 Allen Sims is our new Senior Adult Pastor, taking charge of our senior adult and counseling ministries here at TBC. Allen has a long tenure in ministry - listen as he shares how God has moved and worked in his life to bring him here. 2023-02-2831 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 6 | Ben Beasley | Part 2 Ben just recently transitioned from being the Student Senior High Pastor to now being the Recreation Pastor. Listen as Ben shares about his 15+ years of ministry and how God has led and directed him to where he is now! 2023-02-2138 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 5 | Ben Beasley | Part 1 Ben just recently transitioned from being the Student Senior High Pastor to now being the Recreation Pastor. Listen as Ben shares about his 15+ years of ministry and how God has led and directed him to where he is now! 2023-02-1422 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 4 | Austin Bahm | Part 2 Listen this week as our college pastor Austin Balm shares about his life, his influence, and how God has led him to and through different seasons of ministry. 2023-02-0732 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 2 | Pastor David Whitten | Part 2 This week, pick up with part 2 of Pastor David's interview where we hear more about his ministry, how God led him to Temple, and his vision for our church. 2023-01-2400 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS2 | EP 1 | Pastor David Whitten | Part 1 Start off the new year and this new podcast season by hearing from the Senior Pastor of Temple Baptist Church as he shares his life background and ministry background, and discusses the vision and mission for our church - and this is just part 1 of a 2 part interview, so be sure to stay tuned. 2023-01-1733 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | CHRISTMAS SURPRISE | New Hosts, New Season Merry Christmas to our listeners - we have a surprise for you on this episode. Listen as we reveal special people, special plans, and some exciting things to look forward to as the Temple Baptist Leadership podcast continues. Be sure to listen to the final two episodes of this season which will be release in December! 2022-12-0616 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 24 | Evidence | Dr. Steve Stogner Dr. Steve Stogner is a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and teaches a Wednesday night equipping class on apologetics. Listen as Dr. Stogner shares how God transformed him from a non-comitted church goer without a true faith in Jesus into a disciple of Jesus who is passionate about sharing and exploring the details of the life, death, resurrection, and relationship of Jesus Christ. Dr. Stogner shares how men from Temple Baptist Church were examples for him, discipled him, and challenged him by pushing him closer to the truth found in Jesus. Now, Steve uses his influence to equip...2022-11-1549 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 22 | Returning, Remembering, Releasing | Dr. Brett Valentine Dr. Brett Valentine serves Temple Baptist Church as the chairman of the personnel committee and a talented soloist in the choir. He is a well-respected leader in the church, and a respected influence in the surrounding community as he runs his dental practice in Sumrall. Brett shares his story of salvation and a moving picture of his earthly father showing him the grace of our Heavenly Father. He shares about a difficult season of waiting for peace and answers from God, and advice for those who might be in a similar struggle. Brett’s story reminds us that when we...2022-10-1141 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 21 | In Your Time Lord | Larry and Jana Kay Boyd IYTL. Sometimes, a simple breath prayer turns into a spiritual marker of God’s Faithfulness. Larry shares how his prayer for his desire to have a family consistently began with those for letters – IYTL. In His time, God brought Larry and Jana Kay together and grew their family, while also growing their faith in Him and his provision. Listen as they share their story, and as they share how God led them to serve faithfully in the Children’s Ministry at Temple Baptist Church. 2022-09-2644 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 19 | Delighted | Randy Sims Randy Sims is a former Pastor of Temple Baptist Church, as well as several churches prior to his tenure at Temple. He shares the story of his salvation – the moment that his belief turned into true faith in Jesus – as well as God’s call on his life to go into the ministry as a career. Randy’s encouragement focuses on the notion that being who you are is more important that doing what you do – regardless of his job as “Pastor,” God has called him to be a man of character and integrity and influence at all times. Randy shares w...2022-09-1237 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 18 | Teach Them, Love Them, Invite Them Donna Stewart has been living out Temple Baptist Church’s Mission Statement for years in the education system. She taught for years on the collegiate level, and in the midst of a career notorious for hindering the inclusion of the Gospel, she found ways to teach, love, and invite students to come and experience Christ. Through mentorship and loving girls on difficult paths and in difficult circumstances, Donna has been leading by example in leveraging her influence in the lives of students to lead them towards Jesus. 2022-08-2939 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 17 | Changed by Grace | Bob Rogers Bob is a faithful member, leader, and bible fellowship teacher at Temple. Bob shares his story of experiencing salvation at a young age - his acceptance of God’s gift of grace. But after years of serving as a pastor, a moral failure would lead to him experiencing God’s grace like never before. Bob shares a story of pain and redemption that will encourage all listeners. 2022-08-1437 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 14 | Blessed Assurance | George Hardin Prepare your heart for an amazing testimony of encountering Jesus, being transformed by true faith in Christ, and being set free to do amazing things for God. George shares deep are dark moments that God has redeemed and points to his blessed assurance of Jesus as his Savior and friend. Listen as George shares how God used earlier difficulties to grow and prepare him for the work God called him to at Temple Baptist Church. 2022-07-0352 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 13 | Hallways & Hope | Myra Hartel Myra Hartel has served Christ and Temple Baptist for many years – she serves as the Women’s Ministry Team Director and has poured into the lives of many women in her life. Myra describes her most difficult moments as “hallways” – somewhat dark and lonely, waiting for and end or a door to open, and her testimony of faith encourages listeners to trust the Lord in the midst of their own hallways. Enjoy her story as she points to God’s work in her life. 2022-06-2139 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 12 | Extravagant Mercy | Sandy Mayfield The phrase “extravagant mercy” is what Sandy uses to define her salvation experience and walk with Christ. She shares her story of obedience and faithfulness to how God has called her to equip and disciple women and couples alongside her husband. Sandy’s story of dedication to Christ and his cause is inspiring and motivating to listeners of all kinds – those seeking to know more about Christ or those seeking to serve him more. 2022-06-0743 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 11 | Helping the Hurting | Stacy Fortenberry May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we are eager for our listeners to hear from Stacy Fortenberry. Stacy shares her journey on how she became a licensed professional counselor. You will hear tips for self-care, encouragement for those hesitant to seek counseling, and the advice to pursue community as part of achieving spiritual and emotional health. 2022-05-2440 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 10 | A Hard Worker | Ron Shuck Ron humbly shares how his life of working as unto the Lord has been both challenging and fulfilling. In addition to working for years in the corporate/sales/marketing world, Mr. Ron has used his love of construction in his later years to minister to people here at Temple and at our partner church in Rochester, NY. Ron has a legacy here of being a diligent servant and hard worker, and his encouragement to remain faithful to God’s Word reveals his motivations for wanting to leave such a legacy. 2022-05-1037 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 9 | Trust Amidst Tragedy | Sheriff Danny Rigel From childhood physical ailments to recent family tragedy, you will be blessed to hear the story of Lamar County’s Sheriff Danny Rigel as he shares how his relationship with God has brought him peace and assurance in those difficult times. Danny discusses his ability to bring his relationship with Christ into his law enforcement career – a bright message in a sometimes-dark environment. You’ll be grateful you listened as he encourages listeners to be faithful and trust God even in the most difficult circumstances. 2022-04-2628 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 8 | Southern Hospitality | Rhonda Walters When you meet Rhonda Walters, the phrase "southern hospitality" suddenly becomes tangible. Rhonda shares her story of growing up in Oklahoma, enduring pain and heartache at a young age, enduring similar heartache later in life, and then witnessing how God redeemed it all. Rhonda has served God and Temple Baptist Church faithfully as a friendly face, loving teacher, faithful friend, and hospitable neighbor, and hearing her story is a powerful testimony to how God has equipped her to leverage her influence to lead others towards Christ. 2022-04-1244 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 7 | Behind the Scenes | Ted Palmer Ted Palmer has worked in media and management for years, particularly at the PineBelt's largest media output - WDAM. While Ted managed and lead the team at WDAM withgreat influence and ability, he rarely had moments of screen time or public recognition. Thischaracterizes Ted's spiritual walk and influence as well - Ted humbly and quietly leads out inour mission statement of leveraging his influence to lead others to Christ as he involves himselfin Bible Fellowship ministry, growing and making disciples, and nurturing his relationship withhis wife and...2022-03-2927 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 6 | Legacy, Loss, and Lifelong Leadership | Gary Shows Gary Shows has served at Temple for over 30 years in different pastoral positions. Hislife has been characterized by his love of people and his ability to build and maintainrelationships, as well as his leadership of his family and this church through personal loss anddifficult transitions. Hear Gary's story today and be encouraged by his faithfulness to God, hisfamily, his ministry, and particularly this church. 2022-03-1532 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS 1 | EP 5 | Contagious Influence | Dr. Johnny Mayfield Dr. Johnny Mayfield has been in veterinarian medicine for decades, but more thantreating the ailments of animals, he's notorious for pointing his patient's families to the healingpower of Jesus Christ. Dr. Mayfield does this in his career as well as in our church as he and hiswife minister to peers, young couples, and college students throughout the church body. Listento hear Dr. Mayfield's own story of surrender, hardships, and obedience and trust in Jesusthroughout his life. 2022-03-0147 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 4 | Simple Obedience | Sam Hogue Sam Hogue, a long-time member of Temple and faithful servant, shares his story of working in the sales world to now being retired, all the while being obedient to God’s call yo minister to clients and people as God leads. Be encouraged by this story of simple obedience to God which leads to leveraging your influence and leading others to Christ. 2022-02-1545 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 3 | It’s Game Day | Kay James Ms. Kay James spent years on the basketball court preparing for game days with her team of women’s basketball players. You might recognize her name as one of the long-time coaches of the women’s basketball team at Hattiesburg’s very own University of Southern Mississippi. These days, Ms. Kay’s game days are her Sunday mornings - she plans and prepares to teach a Bible Fellowship class of women who want to know Christ and make him known. Listen as Ms. Kay shares some stories from her coaching years and as she encourages believers to be faithful to the w...2022-02-0133 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 2 | A Story of Hope | Dr. Ronnie Kent Dr. Ronnie Kent has been offering hope to families in the Hattiesburg area for years as he has used his gift of knowledge to find ways to treat ADD and ADHD. He has faithfully used this avenue to offer hope to families through Jesus as he ministers to them by sharing his testimony and making Christ the forefront of his life. Dr. Kent shares some of these stories, as well as another story of how God provided him hope during a difficult battle of his father’s illness and a crisis of faith. This is a story that offers ho...2022-01-1846 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS1 | EP 1 | A Legacy of Discipleship | WG Miller W.G. Miller has had a reputation for making disciples and influencing those around him for many years. His story starts with discipleship in the home and grows into a legacy of using his influence to lead others to Christ. W.G. discusses these kingdom victories and shares his struggles with anxiety and how the Lord has been faithful to help him overcome this common struggle. You will surely be blessed by his testimony of God’s work in his life! 2022-01-1141 minTemple Baptist LeadershipS3 | EP 18 | Leading in An Organization: Creating a Christ Focused Culture We are joined on the podcast for part 1 of an interview with Joe Mordica and Chancellor Montgomery. The guys talk about creating a culture in the work place centered on people and focused on Christ. 1970-01-0122 min