Claim OwnershipConnections
Subscribed: 1Played: 0
Subscribe
© 2026 Graymere Church of Christ
Description
Connections is a podcast from the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, Tennessee. Our goal is to have discussions and messages that encourage us and strengthen our faith. Let's keep learning and growing together!
46 Episodes
Reverse
Barry England, the Family Minister for the West 7th Church of Christ, joins us to reflect on what husbands and wives can do to grow in their relationships with each other.
Relevant Links: https://w7church.org
Russell Smith, preacher for the Culleoka Church of Christ and Bible teacher at Columbia Academy joins us to talk about the journey that led him into ministry and what he has learned along the way about faith. No matter what your vocation, this conversation explores valuable insights for serving God.
🔗https://culleokachurchofchrist.my.canva.site
🔗https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/on-preaching-ministry/2025/12/the-journal-december-2025-from-youth-ministry-to-the-pulpit
James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, reflects on how we can pursue wisdom in a world today that usually focuses on short-sighted issues rather than delayed gratification.
🔗 www.libertyhillcoc.com
James Hayes, preacher for the Liberty Hill Church of Christ in Fairview, explores ways that faithful people can relate to our culture, and how we can reach others with the message of Jesus.
🔗 www.libertyhillcoc.com
John Allen sits down with Andrew to discuss what young adults are searching for spiritually, and how we can encourage them. He also shares about the Tuesday Night Bible study Northview Church of Christ hosts for young adults.
Relevant Links: northviewchurchofchrist.com
Andrew and Chad sit down to talk about the challenges for ministers in using AI well - it is possible for it to use it effectively to strengthen our ministries, but it can also be misused to make us lazy. What should we remember when considering AI?
Relevant Links: www.graymere.com
Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, male spiritual leadership. We discuss how to understand God’s principles for leadership and how we can best communicate them in today’s culture.
https://concordroad.org
https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-Scripture-p690117203
Dan Chambers, preacher for the Concord Road Church of Christ, joins us to discuss one of the subjects he treats in his book Churches in the Shape of Scripture, a cappella worship. Dan explores our worship convictions and ways we can communicate why we believe what we believe.
🔗 Where Dan preaches: https://concordroad.org
🔗Get his book here: https://www.21stcc.com/store/Churches-in-the-Shape-of-Scripture-p690117203
Brian and Rebekah Coggins are Graymere members who tell us about the impact adoption had in the life of their family. As they share their story, they point out ways God was at work in their adoption journey.
Relevant Links: www.graymere.com
Allison Clanton, a licensed counselor, joins us to share the stages of development that children experience, as well as some insights into how we can support children as they grow.
Relevant Links: https://graymere.com/christian-counseling
Episode Description: James Thomas, the President of Columbia Academy, joins us to discuss how Columbia Academy began, the historical background of the campus, and the latest update on CA.
Relevant Links: www.cabulldogs.org
Michael Miller joins us to talk about his journey in learning more about the Bible and some principles he has learned in digging deeper in the text of scripture.
Relevant Links: www.graymere.com
Jacob Evans joins us again to discuss a topic that is often challenging to tackle - the work of the Holy Spirit. We talk about his presuppositions for this subject, as well as six ways the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians.
Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/
Jacob Evans preaches for the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg, TN, and we discuss the challenges of idolatry in the western world. We consider the implications of idolatry in our lives and some questions we can ask ourselves to discern if we are making a blessing into an idol.
Relevant Links: https://pulaskistreet.org/
Jesse Bates is the youth minister for the Southgate Church of Christ in Columbia, and he shares what he has learned in ministry about what teens need in ministry as well as what 20 somethings are often searching for spiritually. He provides insight into what we can do to reach that age group with the gospel.
Relevant Links: southgatechurchofchrist.org
In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Andrew, Jody, and Mark join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges.
Relevant Links: graymere.com
In this recording from our 2023 Summer Series, Dwayne, Michael, and Dennis join a roundtable to discuss ways Christians can maintain faith during difficult challenges.
Relevant Links: graymere.com
Jon David Schwartz has spent time with us before reflecting on the issues facing teenagers today, and here he shares his philosophy of youth ministry and how that impacts his work at Graymere. He also gives us some insight into what parents can do to help their children get ready for Graymere Student Ministry.
The Bible begins with God’s creation, and that serves as a reminder that He is the ultimate Creator. When we use our creativity, we are honoring the God who designed us in His image. Brad Blackman is an artist and member at Graymere, and he joins us to share his own life experience as an artist and what that has taught him about his faith in our Creator.
🔗 https://bradblackman.com
While this might not be a subject you have thought about often, scripture does give us some insights into the spiritual realm. Isaac Bourne, who preaches for the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, has done extensive research into what the Bible says about demons. He shares some of that research with us and we reflect on what that can teach us as Christians.
Relevant Links: https://www.chapelhillcoc.com
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States