Connections

Jacob Evans joins us again to discuss a topic that is often challenging to tackle - the work of the Holy Spirit. We talk about his presuppositions for this subject, as well as six ways the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians.

Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/

Jacob Evans preaches for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, and we discuss the challenges of idolatry in the western world. We consider the implications of idolatry in our lives and some questions we can ask ourselves to discern if we are making a blessing into an idol.

Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/

Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel.

Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org

In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Andrew, Jody, and Mark join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Dwayne, Michael, and Dennis join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges.

Relevant Links: graymere.com

Jon David Schwartz has spent time with us before reflecting on the issues facing teenagers today, and here he shares his philosophy of youth ministry and how that impacts his work at Graymere. He also gives us some insight into what parents can do to help their children get ready for Graymere Student Ministry.

The Bible begins with God’s creation, and that serves as a reminder that He is the ultimate Creator. When we use our creativity, we are honoring the God who designed us in His image. Brad Blackman is an artist and member at Graymere, and he joins us to share his own life experience as an artist and what that has taught him about his faith in our Creator.

🔗 https://bradblackman.com

While this might not be a subject you have thought about often, scripture does give us some insights into the spiritual realm. Isaac Bourne, who preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, has done extensive research into what the Bible says about demons. He shares some of that research with us and we reflect on what that can teach us as Christians.

Relevant Links: https://www.chapelhillcoc.com

This recording of one of our Kingdom Focus Wednesdays features an interview with Drew Kizer. Drew preaches for the Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds, Alabama, and he recently wrote the book Sufficient Grace: A Christian Perspective on Chronic Illness. He shares his perspective on his own battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Relevant Links: https://www.riddlecreekpublishing.com/drewkizer; https://www.arcoc.com

Demetrius Nelson has years of experience serving in ministry as well as working with a funeral home. He preaches for the Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. He draws on his experiences to share some important principles to remember when we are grieving.

Relevant Links: http://www.carmackchurch.org