Does church still matter?

We live in a world where it’s increasingly common to hear, “I love Jesus, but I don’t need church.” Church attendance has changed. Priorities have shifted. Online services are everywhere. Some have walked away because they’ve been hurt, while others simply don’t see the need to gather anymore.

So in the return of Back2Bethel, Pastor Darrin Waldroup and Pastor Luke Waldroup sit down for an honest conversation:

Is church becoming optional?

What does the Bible actually say about the church? Can we love Christ while distancing ourselves from His body? Is there such a thing as a perfect church? And in a culture that has changed dramatically, why does the local church still matter?

No scripts. No polished answers for the sake of sounding good. Just a real conversation centered around Scripture and a desire to get back to the Bible, back to truth, and back to what matters.

🎙️ Back2Bethel Podcast — Season 2, Episode 1

Hosted by Pastor Darrin Waldroup & Pastor Luke Waldroup

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Rick Wiseman and David Wilcox join Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup. Mr. Wiseman and Wilcox are members of The Gideons International, Mitchell County Chapter. In this episode, they discuss the history of The Gideons International and the many reaches of that ministry. They also chat about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work in the ministry of The Gideons.

If you feel led to donate to the Gideons you can do so at either

https://bethelbaptistusa.com/give

or

https://gideons.org/donate

Connect with Bethel Baptist Church:

• YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

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• https://bethelbaptistusa.com

Season 2, Episode 2

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Dr. Roy Waldroup, Father, and Grandfather of Darrin and Luke, Pastor of Fletcher First Baptist Church, to discuss the results of living a life "Acceptable unto God". They also chat about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work in Dr. Roy Waldroup's life and the local community.

Connect with Bethel Baptist Church:

• YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• Instagram @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• https://bethelbaptistusa.com

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup and special guest host Dr. Roy Waldroup are joined by Dr. Don Smith, pastor of Southside Baptist Church in Newport TN, son of Dr. J. Harold Smith. In this episode, they discuss the life of Dr. J Harold Smith and the ministry that God allowed him to have. They also chat about the life of Dr. Don Smith, as well as the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, The Importance of Prayer, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work and the impactful ministry of Dr. J Harold Smith and Dr. Don Smith.

You can listen to Dr. J Harold Smith and Dr. Don Smith on the Radio Bible Hour ministry started by Dr. Smith.

https://www.youtube.com/@RadioBibleHour

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Pastor Rem Austin, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Newland NC, to discuss The Power of Prayer. They discuss Rem's life, and involvement at Bethel before taking the Lead Pastor role at Pleasent Hill. They also chat about The Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work in Rem Austin's life and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Pastor Ethan Greene, pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Newland NC, to discuss the results of living and following God. They continue to discuss the 5-week Tent Meeting at Mount Victory. They also chat about The Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work in Ethan Greene's life and the surrounding communities.

Connect with Bethel Baptist Church:

• YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• Instagram @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• https://bethelbaptistusa.com

Back 2 Bethel Podcast with Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup. In this episode, Luke interviews his father Darrin Waldroup. Dr. Darrin Waldroup talks about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, The Importance of Prayer, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work and the impactful ministry of Dr. Darrin Waldroup through the years. "God has been faithful, and He will be again."Connect with Bethel Baptist Church: • YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch • Instagram @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch • ⁠https://bethelbaptistusa.com

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Nathan Ballew, grandson, and piano player, of The Jimmy Justice Family to discuss the history of The Jimmy Justice Family. They also chat about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, The Importance of Prayer, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work and the impactful ministry of The Jimmy Justice Family from over 50 years of service to God.

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Dr. Roy Waldroup, Father, and Grandfather of Darrin and Luke, Pastor of Fletcher First Baptist Church, to discuss the results of obeying God's call on your life. They also chat about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more. Listen to the evidence of God's work in Dr. Roy Waldroup's life and the local community.

Connect with Bethel Baptist Church:

• YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• Instagram @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• https://bethelbaptistusa.com

Dr. Darrin Waldroup and co-host Luke Waldroup are joined by Bethels' own Brother Bob McClellan and grandson Seth McClellan to discuss the 40-year history of Bethel Baptist in anticipation of Homecoming Service. They also chat about the Goodness of God, Salvation in Christ, and much more.

Connect with Bethel Baptist Church:

• YouTube @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• Instagram @BethelMissionaryBaptistChurch

• https://bethelbaptistusa.com