Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby continue their journey through The Great Commission, exploring two powerful biblical images of ministry: fishing and shepherding. What does it mean to “fish” for people, and how does that calling connect with Jesus’ command to care for and shepherd His followers? Over coffee and Scripture, Rhett and Mike unpack these ideas and consider what they mean for believers living out the Great Commission today.

Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby begin a new conversation about The Great Commission—Jesus’ call for His followers to go into the world and make disciples. What did Jesus mean when He gave this command, and what does it mean for Christians today?

As always, Rhett and Mike sit down over coffee and Scripture to explore the biblical foundation of the Great Commission, the responsibility every believer has to share the Gospel, and the importance of making disciples rather than simply making converts. This is the beginning of a deeper look at what it means to live out Jesus’ final command with faith, purpose, and obedience.

Jesus gave His followers a clear mission: go into the world and make disciples. In this episode, Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby explore what the Great Commandment means for every believer and what it looks like to move beyond simply believing in Christ to helping others grow in their relationship with Him. Through Scripture, conversation, and a cup of coffee, they discuss the responsibility and privilege of making disciples and sharing the Gospel through both our words and our lives.

 Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby continue their conversation through the teachings of Jesus, focusing on the command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” What does this command really mean, and how should it shape the way we treat the people God places in our lives? As they sit down over coffee and Scripture, Rhett and Mike explore what genuine Christian love looks like—not simply as a feeling, but as an intentional way of living out our faith. 

Join us as Rhett and Mike in this four part series go over what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and to love your neighbor as yourself.

Join us as Rhett and Mike in this four part series go over what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and to love your neighbor as yourself.

What does it really mean to love God with all your heart? In this episode of A Cup of Friendship, Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby continue their exploration of Jesus' greatest commandments, focusing on the call to love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Over a cup of coffee and through Scripture, they discuss what wholehearted devotion to God looks like and how our love for Him should influence our priorities, relationships, decisions, and daily lives. This thoughtful conversation challenges us to move beyond simply knowing about God and consider what it means to truly love Him.

In this episode of A Cup of Friendship, Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby sit down over coffee to take a closer look at a fundamental question: What is the objective of the Church? Beyond programs, buildings, and traditions, what did Jesus establish His Church to accomplish?

Through Scripture and thoughtful conversation, Rhett and Mike explore the Church's calling to make disciples, proclaim the Gospel, build up believers, and faithfully represent Christ to the world. This engaging discussion challenges listeners to consider whether we truly understand the mission of the Church—and how each of us is called to participate in it.

In this episode of A Cup of Friendship, Rhett Palmer and Mike Bagby explore what happens when Jesus sends us out on mission. What do we really need to accomplish the work God has called us to do—and what does Jesus provide along the way?

Sitting down over coffee and turning to Scripture, Rhett and Mike discuss how Christ equips, provides for, and prepares His followers for the mission before them. The conversation offers encouragement for anyone who has ever felt unprepared, unequipped, or uncertain about answering God's call. When Jesus sends us, He doesn't leave us to figure it out alone—He gives us what we need to faithfully follow where He leads.