Summer is here and there's lots to do at Temple Baptist Church. Today, we preview a lot of exciting events going on in the life of our church.

We'll be back in the fall with more episodes of the TBC Leadership Podcast

Show Notes:

https://www.tbclife.net/events/?sapurl=LythYmZjL2xiL2NhLytmeGR3MnEyP2VtYmVkJmJyYW5kaW5n

Summer Giveaway Rules

Want to win a visit from the TBC Ice Cream Truck? Here’s how to enter:

Listen to the full episode of the Temple Leadership Podcast – Summer Preview 2025.

Email [email protected] with:

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The summer event you’re most excited about and why

Submit your entry by Friday, June 20 at 11:59 PM.

📌 One winner will be chosen at random to receive a free ice cream visit to their neighborhood, office, or small group!

Open to listeners in the Hattiesburg area only. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted by email the following week.

We’re halfway through 2025, and today we’re taking a moment to look back. This season, we’ve focused on being generous—with the gospel and with our influence. In this episode, we’re reflecting on those conversations, sharing what’s stood out, and talking about how these ideas are shaping our lives and leadership.

SHOW NOTES:

Love the Hub Clubs and Family Serve Day: [email protected]

Student Ministry Activities: https://www.tbclife.net/students/

What's Up at Temple:

New equipment is coming soon to the our 5220 gym! Our brand-new machines will make workouts safer, easier, and more effective for all fitness levels—stay tuned for updates.

Helping your child take their next step in baptism is one of the most meaningful parts of parenting. We invite you and your child to be part of our Next Gen Baptism Classes on June 22 in the Student Worship Center. This relaxed and fun environment will guide kids and students in understanding what it means to follow Jesus and take the step of baptism. A kid-friendly breakfast will be served, and we encourage parents or grandparents to attend with their child. Kids in 1st–5th grade will meet from 8:45 to 10:15AM, and students in 6th–12th grade will meet from 10:30 to 11:30AM. We hope you'll join us for this important class! To sign up visit, tbclife.net/events

Mark your calendars and get excited for our Community Picnic & Fireworks on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.! This free event is open to the entire Hattiesburg community and will feature food trucks, live music, inflatables, games, giveaways, and so much more—ending the night with a spectacular fireworks show!

Stay Connected and be a part of what God is doing at Temple Baptist Church!

When we think about cultivating and growing influence, the main way that we accomplish that is by developing relationally. The better the relationship, the better the influence which can lead to more fruitful spiritual growth. How can we get better at relationships? Mental health expert, Dr. James Kent, shares the art of listening and how it affects our influence. 

Show Notes:

Book Recommendations:

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Emotionally-Intelligent-Child-Parenting/dp/0684838656/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18CPYGEFJIOA4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XR1oqq3tp7RYvVVBCija5moESpizfQJDFe40K65ho-NJm-OvPmEwlPa0walfzHiAAGnEy7UdorVZwX0fZeEZFo27K7XqQElBZ6e99ULycdYecycr8EOloFUwx2P8GKz_JfK76Qz4-U2PTbL0iBf9625x3j8KrH8iE5x0NKQfR7lTkKlT0Hq_bPKcYKhyQdGT1CBkmrQFKsLNJF8--b2wlRWIXTCHqI8tnT7WWgbH9VQ.iVGQ4Qmm9zTSvTJyD8oW2jn4IGhVsSDROUxxp42ACkk&dib_tag=se&keywords=raising+emotionally+intelligent+children&qid=1747772642&sprefix=raising+emotio%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

The Lost Art of Listening https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Art-Listening-Third-Relationships/dp/1462542743/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LS5U5W5OJVRE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FY6ir7nRYSy19fFHfewovTAEEaWZ1xFftz9TFOaTaYuVtK0DBz2OIpz6-fFceHfO3AcvWmnLnVEHe4lamQJxLCTExJJduZC1QUcQo_QCC1ffjv_EsL4y8MsqUaUbQDZaWePeWSJvwj-t6rNKxnGqj-xDYYh2_qgi-AACCZ1CJGU-TTzDqRoraurGtwVRuD3_xicRO_YysEffeVAAHsjIb_FirlaQ2kRPMsAVCT8zhSI.LluGJPi9fT0S-AWvPsR2T4d68oU4ZMHIR5AQnmwXVzo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+lost+art+of+listening&qid=1747772722&sprefix=the+lost+art+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1

Next Gen Baptism Classes: https://www.tbclife.net/events/?sapurl=LythYmZjL2xiL2V2LytzNzV6c2Q1P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJmeGR3MnEy

Groups Ministry: https://www.tbclife.net/groups/

Questions about your faith? https://www.tbclife.net/jesus/

What's Up at Temple:

Helping your child take their next step in baptism is one of the most meaningful parts of parenting. We invite you and your child to be part of our Next Gen Baptism Classes on June 22 in the Student Worship Center. This relaxed and fun environment will guide kids and students in understanding what it means to follow Jesus and take the step of baptism. A kid-friendly breakfast will be served, and we encourage parents or grandparents to attend with their child. Kids in 1st–5th grade will meet from 8:45 to 10:15AM, and students in 6th–12th grade will meet from 10:30 to 11:30AM. We hope you'll join us for this important class! To sign up visit, tbclife.net/events

We have a variety of groups that you can get involved in! Bible Fellowship Groups meet on campus Sundays at 9:00AM and 10:30AM. These ongoing groups are open to everyone and are designed to help you connect with others and grow in your understanding and application of God’s Word. Many smaller Discipleship Groups also form out of these fellowship groups. Also be on the lookout for new classes beginning in early August after the summer break. To view the full list of groups, visit tbclife.net/groups.

To sign up for Baptism Classes and more information on our group's ministry, you can visit the show notes below.

Stay Connected and be a part of what God is doing at Temple Baptist Church!

Today we're joined by high school senior, Gavyn Jones. Hear Gavyn's incredible story of how his friends influenced him towards following Christ and how he is using his own influence to share the Gospel with everyone he meets.

SHOW NOTES:

How have you been influenced or how has someone influenced you? Submit your story here:https://www.tbclife.net/story/

Do you have questions about following Jesus or growing in your faith? Follow the link to get those questions answered: https://www.tbclife.net/jesus/

Interested in Student Ministry? https://www.tbclife.net/students/.

What's Up at Temple:

Pastor David has encouraged us to Find Our Chair—to spend daily time in God's Word. Now, we invite you to Share Your Chair! What has God been teaching you in your time with Him? Has He moved in your life through a recent event at temple like Love the Hub Day, Night to Shine, or a special moment in worship? We’d love to hear your story! It’s all about celebrating how God is working in and through His people—and giving Him the glory. You can submit your testimony, reflection, or story at tbclife.net/story

Do you have questions about following Jesus or growing in your faith? Whether you're curious about what it looks like to follow Jesus or have been a believer for years, we’re here to help! Visit tbclife.net/jesushttps://www.tbclife.net/jesus/ for steps to begin or continue your journey with Christ.

If you or a student you know would like to get involved in Temple Baptist's Church's student ministry, you can visit tbclife.net/students for information on classes, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities.

You can find the links to Share Your Chair, Information on Following Jesus Christ, and Student Ministry in the show notes below! Stay connected and be part of what God is doing at Temple.

In this episode, we’re focusing on the theme of influence—being radically generous with our influence, making the most of our everyday opportunities, and using that influence to reach people for the Kingdom of God.

Show Notes:

To submit your prayer request anytime, visit https://tbclife.wufoo.com/forms/z7mgnwk1a7xuj5/.

If you are interested in connecting with a class or group, click here for the full list. https://www.tbclife.net/groups/

To sign up for WinShape and volunteer information, visit

https://camps.winshape.org/day-camps/hattiesburg-ms/

To sign up for Discover Temple, please visit. https://www.tbclife.net/join/

Text UPSIDE DOWN to 94000 to submit your sermon topic idea for Pastor David.

We are joined on the podcast for part 1 of an interview with Joe Mordica and Chancellor Montgomery. The guys talk about creating a culture in the work place centered on people and focused on Christ. 

"What does it mean to be generous with the gospel?" Hear from two of our TBC missionaries as they share their experience serving as full-time missionaries living in Honduras.

Partner with us in reaching the nations by giving today at GIVE

To join us in praying for the McNairs and for the continued spread of the gospel to unreached people, visit our prayer page below.https://tbclife.wufoo.com/forms/z7mgnwk1a7xuj5/

To give your support for missions, you can visit https://www.tbclife.net/give/

To sign up for the blood drive, Blood Drive Sign Up.

What are college students really searching for?" Hear from TBCU students Reese King and Ethan Cook as they share powerful stories from their spring break mission trip—bringing the gospel to students seeking purpose, hope, and truth.

If you have questions about follow Jesus, visit the link below or email us directly- [email protected] https://www.tbclife.net/jesus/

To join us in praying for college students like Reese and Ethan, and for the continued spread of the gospel on campuses, visit our prayer page below.https://tbclife.wufoo.com/forms/z7mgnwk1a7xuj5/

Let us know you're coming to celebrate Easter with us! https://tbclife.wufoo.com/forms/planning-a-visit-to-temple/

Women's Ministry Event: https://www.tbclife.net/events/?sapurl=LythYmZjL2xiL2V2Lyt5M3o2OHhtP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJmeGR3MnEy

What's Up at Temple:

Easter is this Sunday on April 20, and we will have three services at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:30 AM to celebrate Christ's resurrection together.

Join us for Held by Hope, a Women’s Ministry event on April 24, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Martha Bailey will share how real, biblical hope anchors us in uncertain times and how God's promises can transform our lives and equip us to share that hope with others.

To let us know you're coming on Easter or to sin up for the women's ministry event you can visit the links provided in the show notes.

This week we're joined by Drew McDonald to discuss his recent travels to Africa to work with local pastors on having Gospel conversations. Drew walks us through some methods for having Gospel Conversations with those around you.

SHOW NOTES:

3 CIRCLES: https://www.namb.net/evangelism/3circles/

In light of the recent storms that have affected the Pine Belt, we invite you to join our relief efforts by making a donation to help those affected. Your generosity can make a real difference in providing emergency supplies, shelter, and support to communities in need.

To contribute, please visit tbclife.net/give.

This Saturday April 5th is the annual Hattiesburg Half Marathon event. Temple Baptist Church is sponsoring Mile 2. If you want to join us in cheering on the runners, you can sign up at the link below.

You can sign up by visiting tbclife.net/events.

If you are considering membership at Temple, we want to invite you to our Discover Temple membership class. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about our church, our vision, mission, and values. Whether you're looking to make TBC your home church, connect in a group, or find a place to serve, this class will help you take the next step. You can attend this upcoming Sunday April 6th after the first service from 10:15-11:30.

You can let us know you’re coming at tbclife.net/join