The Appalachian Disciples

In this episode of the Appalachian Disciples, we explore what the Bible teaches about gratitude, why thankfulness can be difficult during challenging seasons, and how we can develop a heart of thanksgiving in our everyday lives. We'll discuss the difference between gratitude and entitlement, recognizing God's blessings, and choosing to trust His faithfulness even through life's storms.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we are joined by our repeat guests, Dan and Daniel, to discuss Sabbath and the importance of slowing down in a culture that constantly tells us to keep going. Using ideas from Stop, in the Name of God by Charlie Kirk, we talk about how rest requires trust in God and how stepping away from work, screens, and busyness can help us reconnect with our faith and our families.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we sit down with our friend Dan Reese to hear his story of being called back to Jesus and what changed when he finally chose to say yes. We talk about surrender, transformation, daily faith, and how God can use our stories to encourage others.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we discuss the importance of forgiving in a timely manner before unresolved hurt develops into bitterness, resentment, anger, and distance. Holding on to an offense may feel like protection, but it can keep us emotionally connected to the pain and allow the hurt to influence how we think, speak, love, trust, and respond to others.

Forgiveness does not mean approving of what happened, pretending the pain was not real, or allowing harmful behavior to continue. It means releasing bitterness, surrendering the desire for revenge, and trusting God with justice.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we talk about what it means to live what you believe. James reminds us that faith without works is dead, meaning true faith should be seen in how we love, serve, obey, forgive, and help others. We discuss the difference between trying to perform for people and genuinely obeying God from a changed heart. Through examples like Abraham and Noah, we see that real faith moves into action. 

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we continue our conversation exploring the evidence for Christianity by looking at creation and how the world around us points to a Creator.

We talk about the order, beauty, complexity, and design found in creation and ask important questions: Did everything come from nothing? Does the natural world reveal evidence of purpose? And what does creation tell us about the God who made it?

Together, we reflect on how creation is not random or meaningless, but a powerful testimony that points us back to the Creator. This conversation reminds us that faith in Jesus Christ is not blind, irrational, or foolish. It is grounded in truth, supported by evidence, and rooted in the God who created all things.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, you can find us on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples or email us at [email protected].

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

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In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we begin a brand-new series exploring the evidence for Christianity and why faith in Jesus Christ is not blind, irrational, or foolish. We talk about: Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible be trusted historically? And are there sources outside the Bible that confirm Jesus existed?

We dig into ancient historical accounts, early Christian testimony, and the reliability of the Gospel records to show that Christianity is rooted in real events, real places, and a real risen Savior. This conversation is about examining the evidence and understanding that following Christ is grounded in truth.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at [email protected]

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we talk about how worship is not just singing a song but rather an act of surrender.

It’s easy to sing songs every Sunday without really thinking about what we’re singing. But when we truly understand what Jesus saved us from, worship stops being routine and becomes a response.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at [email protected]

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we explore why gathering together with other believers is not optional; it’s essential!

In a culture that celebrates independence and self-sufficiency, Scripture paints a very different picture. From Genesis to the early church, the Bible shows us that faith was never meant to be lived alone. God designed us for relationships. Isolation weakens faith; community strengthens it.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at [email protected]

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we sit down with a coal miner whose journey of faith took him from a law-based religious background to a personal, life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ.

He shares honestly about what it meant to move from “doing religion” to truly knowing Christ for himself. Along the way, God didn’t just change his faith, but restored relationships and reshaped how he shows up as a husband, a worker, and a man of God.

This is a testimony of grace, freedom, and a faith that runs deeper than the coal seams of Appalachia.

If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at [email protected]

We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube!