Not Alone

You may have heard of the Gospel Coalition. This is a resource that was produced to show how all of the Bible points to Jesus and how we need to be on mission.

Trevin Wax was part of the team to develop that curriculum. Now he produces biblical teaching resources through the North American Mission Board. Trevin shares with SBCV's Brandon Pickett how God worked through the Gospel Project and how lives were impacted. He also highlights free resources for church planters and sending churches in this Not Alone podcast.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #70

It can be easy for people to think that church leaders have it all together and life is easy when they see them smiling and happy on Sunday mornings. We all know that is not true. But it's good to be transparent as Christ followers through the good times and the not so good.

SBCV's Donna Paulk caught up with Christine Hoover, a wife, mother, ministry leader, and nationally read author. In this Not Alone Podcast, listen as Christine shares her experience as a ministry wife of 22 years and her desire to encourage other ministry wives. If you'd like to read more, pick up a copy of her latest book, How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #69

God has a special calling for each of our lives and we need each other to help make disciples. Two SBCV churches found a common bond are now working together to reach the nations for Jesus Christ.

Pastor Joshua Wang is the pastor of Agape Chinese Christian Church in Manassas and also serves as the SBCV Chinese Cluster Leader. Pastor Kelton Zacharias is the pastor of Stafford Baptist Church in Stafford. These church leaders live one hour apart from one another and yet God orchestrated an "incidental" meeting at a local SBCV pastor fellowship that led to a Gospel partnership to start a new Chinese church plant.

In this Not Alone Podcast, SBCV's Matt Gregory talks with these two pastors about this new partnership and the importance of reaching people groups.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #68

Smartphones, computers, and TVs are the easy go-to options when it’s time for entertainment. We can easily get trapped into failing to be intentional with our digital devices. And this can often be a major distraction in our lives from our relationship with God and those we love.

SBCV's Ishmael LaBiosa caught up with Author Jeff Mingee who wrote a book that speaks truth into these issues. In this Not Alone Podcast, the conversation helps point to five questions Christians should ask to take control of using digital devices.

Click the link below if you’d like to pick up a copy of Jeff Mingee’s book, Digital Dominion: Five Questions Christians Should Ask to Take Control of Their Digital Devices.

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Not Alone Podcast Episode 67

Counseling can be thought of by some as positive and by others as negative. But if we are honest with ourselves, each one of us can benefit by better applying God's Word to address any issue of life that we encounter.

Women's Biblical Counselor Casey Speck from Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Danville joins SBCV's Donna Paulk to share what biblical counseling is all about and how we can benefit from this service. In this Not Alone Podcast, listen to why we need sound instruction to walk in truth and righteousness.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #66

In 2021, Virginia voters elected the first-ever female lieutenant governor. Winsome Earle-Sears is making history in her new role, but she is also known for her strong faith in Jesus Christ. SBCV's Brandon Pickett caught up with the Lieutenant Governor to learn more about her walk with the Lord, struggles she’s been through, and how we can each pray for her.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #65

How we focus our time really impacts our lives. With all of the distractions around us, it can be challenging to live the way Christ designed us - to worship Him!

In this Not Alone Podcast, we focus on how our spiritual life affects our emotions. And the three components to growth in both areas comes through His Word, prayer, and community. SBCV's Donna Paulk caught up with Missie Branch, assistant dean of students to women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Lesley Hildreth, women’s discipleship director at Summit Church, to talk about how each one those disciplines impacts our emotional health.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #64

How do you connect with God? It can be challenging to have a consistent time with the Lord in the midst of full schedules. But, we should all pursue God's holiness through spiritual disciplines which includes praying on a regular basis. 

In this Not Alone Podcast, SBCV's Jeff Mingee speaks with Pastor Gene Cornett of Bethany Place Baptist Church in North Chesterfield who found a consistent and effective method to pray. We pray this challenges and encourages you in your walk with Christ.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #63

The Bible is clear to communicate that there is spiritual warfare around us. While we do not know every detail of how this works, one thing is clear, God is sovereign and the Holy Spirit leads us to His righteousness.

In this Not Alone Podcast, SBCV's Darrell Webb caught up with Dr. John Franklin, associational mission strategist in Christian County, Kentucky and co-author with Dr. Chuck Lawless of the book Spiritual Warfare: Biblical Truth for Victory. Dr. Franklin gives insight on how we should approach spiritual warfare.

"Change your question," said Franklin. "You can't ask what do I do about the presence of Satan, you've got to ask how do I respond to the purposes of God because God is going somewhere with that."

Not Alone Podcast Episode #62

As ministry leaders, we often become more concerned with or put our energies into strategies or programs that prompt evangelism or hope it will lead to evangelistic activity. But one of the best strategies available might be to just do the work of an evangelist.

SBCV's Steve Bradshaw caught up with Liberty University's David Wheeler who teaches students evangelism and, more importantly, lives out the practice. Listen to this conversation that points us to the commandment in Scripture and how we can practically share this Good News with people whom God puts in our path.

Not Alone Podcast #61