Sponge Talk

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Coach David Bethea to the podcast. Coach Bethea has taught at the Montgomery Academy for forty-one years. He is the Physical Education Department Chair, the Middle School Football Coach, and the Varsity Boys Tennis Coach. Coach Bethea is incredibly well-known as a coach, a friend, and a mentor. He has had a significant influence on multiple generations of athletes and students. 

Furthermore, Coach Bethea's Christian leadership has been consistent through Bible studies, incredible patience, and service over the years. He impacts all he knows with his lifelong commitment to teaching and coaching young people, his humility and exemplary Christian lifestyle, and his relationship with his beautiful wife Jenny. 

Listen along as Coach Bethea and Lucy discuss several themes: his passion for mentoring young people, the way our lives are an important sign, and just a glimmer of the impact Jenny made on Coach Bethea and on so many others. 

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Sandi Taylor back for an additional appearance on the podcast. Lucy and Sandi dive into the subject of relationships, as requested by Sponge Talk fans and listeners. They discuss friendship, singleness, dating, and marriage. Sandi reminds us that we are made in the image of relationships, as we are made in the image of God, and God exists in the Trinity. Listen along as Sandi and Lucy discuss the truth that our relationship with God is the Ultimate relationship, and Jesus is the only perfect friend. 

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Sandi Taylor to the podcast. Sandi has worked with Camp Greystone for many years. She currently teaches Bible, and she has a background in counseling. Lucy and Sandi discuss the reality of Sandi's experience of living in New York during the pandemic. Lucy asks Sandi for ways to cope with emotions such as fear, uncertainty, frustration, loss of control, and nostalgia (all responses from instagram followers @sponge_talk_podcast) and Sandi offers tangible and life-giving advice, as she points us back to the truth of the gospel. Listen along as they come to the conclusion, that feelings are good and real, but they are not THE truth. 

For more information about Sandi's devotionals and encouraging messages: 

https://devotions.campgreystone.com/blog/authors/41-sandi-taylor

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iry-fullyhosted_011&hsimp=yhs-fullyhosted_011&hspart=iry&p=sandi+taylor+camp+greystone+video#id=1&vid=5d15dc4882f51c3092a0df4edb010414&action=click

In this episode, Lucy welcomes David Vining to the podcast. David is on staff at Camp Greystone in North Carolina, and is a math teacher and tennis coach at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. David constantly embodies gratitude, humility, and joy.  Listen along as Lucy and David discuss the importance of having fun, the beauty in showing everyone love and appreciation, and the power in prayer. 

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Mary Silliman, a Greystone counselor and close friend, to the podcast. Mary is a Washington and Lee graduate and a recent alumni of the Trinity Fellows Program in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Fellows Program engages college graduates in a year-long program designed to foster a God-centered view of knowledge, culture, work and life.They also discuss the often difficult process of navigating the work force after graduation while trying to live into your purpose. Listen along as they discuss God’s care for his children and his character of providing fullness of life.

Learn more: https://fellows.trinitycville.org/about

In this episode, Lucy welcomes her neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Hall to the podcast. They begin by discussing what it means to search for goodness among times of trouble and grieving. They discuss the Bible Study that Mr. Hall leads at the local jail and how this ministry has informed his own faith. Mr. and Mrs. Hall then leave you with a word of truth to soak up. Listen along as they speak about hope and peace in the midst of hardship, mourning, and sorrow.

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Sandy Poplin, a physical therapist and volunteer career leader of Capernaum, to the podcast. Sandy has a BS in exercise physiology and doctorate of physical therapy from East Carolina University. Join as they talk about Capernaum, a ministry for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This ministry functions on the truth that physical or intellectual limitations should not keep anyone from the presence of the One who promises fullness of life. Listen along as Lucy and Sandy discuss the value in saying yes to people who appear different, to uncomfortable situations and conversations, and to the mission of Christ.

For more information, visit https://www.younglife.org/ForEveryKid/Capernaum/Pages/default.aspx

In this episode, Lucy welcomes Katherine Laws, a recent graduate of Wake Forest University and dear friend, to the podcast. Katherine and Lucy discuss the pursuit of goodness in social media and virtual graduation. Listen as they talk about carrying hope in something yet to come, making room for others in our lives, and clinging to life-changing truths. 

The "Sponge Talk" podcast welcomes you into meaningful conversations with a new guest each week. Each episode will aim to celebrate goodness and life-changing truths that are present in the lives of each guest as well of the host Lucy Chapman. In this episode, Lucy describes her inspiration for the podcast, her story behind the title "Sponge Talk", and her personal goals for each episode. Listen along to genuine conversations that don't overlook the brokenness and difficulty of this life, but cherish the goodness of it as well.