Connections is a podcast from the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, Tennessee. Our goal is to have discussions and messages that encourage us and strengthen our faith. Let's keep learning and growing together!
Travis Hartle preaches for the Millview Church of Christ, and he also has a website dedicated to helping parents learn more about movies, TV shows, and books before they allow their children access t…
Robert is a Graymere member who works as an audio engineer in the music and TV industries. He gives us some insights into what it is like to share his faith and try to serve God in a place where that…
Chris gives us the latest from Tennessee Children’s Home, as well as the history behind that work. He also shares what he has learned in his work there.
Relevant Links: https://www.tennesseechildre…
Nick shares his perspective as a missionary in Brazil, and how what he learned there informs his perspective on ministry in America. We think through some of the ways our American culture can provide…
Craig shares some personal experiences and reflections on how we can grow a culture of evangelism in our congregations. He gives specific examples of what we can do and encourages us to find ways to …
Episode Description: Each year, athletes gather for a 314 mile road race from Dorena Landing, MO to Castle Rock, GA. They race on the open road, relying on their wits to navigate a multi-day race. Jo…
Barry 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 brot…
Parents 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 availab…
Zack 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 ar…
The 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…
What 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 pr…
We 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 minist…
Episode 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 ministe…
Grief 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 experie…
There 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 s…
Ben 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 a…
A 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 mountai…
If 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 partic…
There 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?
Links:
[apologeticspress.org](apologeticpress.org)
There 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?
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