DCC Leadership Podcast

How would you define worship? Do you see your entire life as worship? In this podcast episode, we take a look at what has become one of the most divisive elements in the church—something which should be bringing us all together but unfortunately does not: worship. DCC's Worship Arts Program Coordinator, Scott Spies, takes a look at what biblical worship is and what it is not. The words of Jesus are where we should start: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (Mark 12:30).  

As we move into the season of Advent and prepare for the celebration of Christmas, our focus turns to God as "Savior." In this episode of the Bible Words series, the Chair of DCC's Bible Department, Dr. Mark Hahlen, teaches that Yahweh is the One who delivers and saves. During this season of commercialization and gift-giving hype, we need to be reminded that only God can complete us, and He is the only Savior. On the night Christ was born, the angel announced, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11 ESV).

As we enter this Thanksgiving week, it's time to pause and count our blessings. With all the chaos and uncertainty in our world right now, we still have much to be thankful for. In this episode of the Bible Word series, Mr. Gary Hardy takes a look at the word "blessing" and examines its use in both the Old and New Testaments. He also reminds us that our attitude should be one of constant gratitude: recognizing and appreciating the fact that we have already received a blessing. You and your family will be encouraged and blessed by this episode of the DCC Leadership Podcast. 

In our world today, people are always looking for something—what are you looking for? In this episode of the Bible Word series, Dr. David White answers that question by defining the word "gospel," a word that we hear a lot in our churches but may not fully understand. As a Christ follower, what is your response to the gospel? And how does that response change our priorities, our goals, our desires, our very way of life?

In this rebroadcast of a previous podcast, we honor and celebrate the life of Mark Worley by hearing from him as he recounts lessons learned in 2020 and how those lessons influenced his plans for 2021. Even though Mark's fight with pancreatic cancer came to an end when he received his heavenly crown on August 24, 2022, you will be encouraged in this podcast as we are reminded that, "a man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps" (Proverbs 16:9 NKJV).

To learn more about how you can partner with DCC and contribute to the Worley Student Life Center, check out:www.dallaspartners.org/worley

A word we hear a lot in our churches today is "justice." What is God's standard of justice and how can live that out in a world full of injustice? DCC's Practical Ministries Chair, Dr. Eddy Sanders, helps us answer those questions by looking at God's standards and requirements while offering ways that we can reflect and model justice on a daily basis. 

In today's world of uncertainty, where do you put your faith and trust? Do you find it easy to let go of the reins and trust that God's plan is the best plan for your life? In this episode of the Bible Words series, Dr. Mark Hahlen defines biblical faith and faithfulness and reminds us that faith in God leads to action. If you are struggling with putting your faith in God and trusting His faithfulness, this is the podcast for you.  

In this continuation of the Episode 2 discussion on "love," Dr. Mark Hahlen asserts that "You step into biblical love...you don't fall into biblical love." Prevalent to the notion of love in our culture are the ideas that love is an emotion, and that love constitutes an acceptance without challenge—commonly referred to as "unconditional love." The biblical notion of love, however, is to act intentionally, in sympathetic response to others. It focuses on giving rather than receiving. In this episode of the "Bible Words" series, you will be challenged to look at your understanding of "love" and how it may be different from the biblical truth.

If you read the New Testament with any degree of care, you find that time and again we are called to be people of love. Jesus said that the badge of our discipleship is whether we love one another (John 13:35). The Apostle Paul lists love as the first evidence of God's working in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23), and he goes on to say that whatever gifts we have accomplish nothing if exercised without love (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). In this episode of the "Bible Words" series, Dr. Mark Hahlen shares his deep insights into the biblical understanding and meanings of the words translated as "love."

Mark Worley heard these words around 8:06 am last Wednesday, August 24th. A few weeks ago, DCC President Brian Smith and Mark shared a time together that we wanted to share with you. In this brief interaction, President Smith announces the naming of the NOW Campaign Student Life Center as the Worley Student Life Center. The conversation then moves to a discussion on death and dying as Mark shares some of his personal reflections a few weeks before his passing.