This week the trio sits down to talk about it...the hippopotamus in the room...Christmas. Why do we celebrate Christmas and what is the Lord calling us to this year? Snag a hot cocoa and join us at the table for a thoughtful conversation on the holiday at hand. Merry Christmas everyone! Deepest wishes of peace, joy, and love to you and yours this holiday season. May Jesus be lifted high and shine bright over all of us.
Have you ever felt alone? As Christians, is it normal to feel alone? How can we be encouraged by in this season? How do we encourage others? Join us at the table this week as we share our experiences and talk through the complexities of loneliness and some practical ways to combat it. Meet the Guest: Devin Howell is married to Michael Howell and mother of Claire. Devin works in aerospace technology and is exceptionally smart. She is an avid crafter, diligent note taker, and one of the most gener...
Thanksgiving may be a national holiday and come once a year, but thankfulness of the Christian heart is a perpetual reality. What do we do when it is hard to be thankful? How do we turn our hearts in gratitude? Join us at the table for some laughs and deep thoughts on thankfulness. Meet the Guests: Brett Howell. husband to Heather, is a deacon candidate of Gospel Community Church. He is a dedicated father and talented craftsmen. Brett is a true friend to all and lays his life down for the gospel...
In this day and age, do you actually know your neighbors? What does it mean to love your neighbor? How, as Christians, do we walk out loving our neighbors as ourselves? This week we sat down and gleaned from a couple well versed in sacrificial love. Meet the Guests: Daniel and Lauren Trevorrow are long time members of GCC. They are parents of twin girls and some of the most loving people you will ever meet. Talented dancers and lovers of Christ, the Trevorrow family is a beautiful display of int...
Have you ever thought about what hardships your pastor goes through? How does a man become an elder? What are the qualifications? Is it for anyone? This week we sat down with two seasoned elders and asked the hard questions. Meet the Guests: Kirk McDonald is an elder and lead pastor of Gospel Community Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. Tim Bice is an elder and the lead pastor of Greenbriar Church in Albany, Georgia. For more information on Greenbriar and Tim Bice, visit Greenbriar Church ....
What works does the Bible call us to as Christians? Are we saved by works? This week we sat down with two incredible people who have made an intentional decision to walk out everyday good works. Meet the Guests: Nathan and Leah Burdette are founding members of Gospel Community Church. They are parents of two energetic and joyful children and love to serve the body of Christ. Nathan leads the Training Day Podcast ministry at GCC. Leah serves in Gospel Kids and as the leader over the current women...
This week the hosts sit down and talk about gratitude. It feels easy to be thankful when seasons are happy, but what about when they are hard? How do you remain full of gratitude in the midst of pain? Join us at the table for a thoughtful discussion on being thankful.
This week the hosts sit down and talk about joy. What is joy really? How do we get it and how do we keep it? For anyone struggling to feel joyful in this season, join us at the table.
What does it mean to steward our money? How as Christians should we spend our money? What does financial wisdom look like? Join us as we tackle the hot topic of Finances. This week we are joined by David and Lindsay Patton. With much experience and wisdom on the topic, the Pattons bring their best to the table. Meet the Guests: David and Lindsay Patton are parents to three spectacular daughters and serve Gospel Community Church well. David is an elder at GCC; handling church finances as well as ...
This week we sat down with some special friends to talk about evangelism. What is it? Are we all called to evangelize? What if we are scared? or shy? Join us as we unpack some helpful truths about evangelism that just may encourage you in sharing the Gospel. Meet the Guests: Peter and Maddie Walker are full of life and laughter. They are incredible parents to three fierce children and both in active service at GCC. Pete is a current elder candidate of GCC and a sound teacher of the Word. Maddie,...
This week we had the joy of speaking with two of the wisest people we know...Greg and Pat Reed have been in active ministry for decades. They joined us at the table to talk about longevity in ministry. How do you endure? How do you raise a family while serving? Where does your passion come from? So many good nuggets, so much wisdom, and many laughs were shared. Meet the Guests: Greg and Pat Reed are faithful. Greg, or cowboy as he is affectionately called, has travelled the country as a minister...
Is your tendency to hide your sin? To want to avoid confronting other's sin at any and all costs? As believers, we are called to live accountable lives; but what does accountability look like? How do I know if I am being discipled or discipling someone else? When do I need help? This week join us as we talk about the necessity of accountability in our lives and the model Christ has set before us for discipleship. Meet the Guest: Brett Howell is a man of many talents. Husband to Heather and fathe...
This week the hosts sit down and get real. Have you ever been disappointed? Resoundingly, the answer is yes. Join us as we talk through the pain of disappointment and the reality of just how little control we have.
Have you ever been afraid? Overwhelmingly, the answer is yes. We know the Bible tells us not to worry and not to fear, but what do we do when we are afraid? Is it okay to experience fear? Does struggling with fear mean I am struggling with my faith? Fear is unavoidable in our culture. Join us at the table as we talk through the deep nuances of dealing with fear as Christians and where to run for refuge. Meet the Guests: Jack and Larisa Halton are business owners, parents, and lovers of Christ. H...
Church hurt can be a taboo topic in the church. Let's face it, whenever people are involved hurt is bound to happen in a variety of ways. This week we talk through different experiences with church hurt and what we do in those moments. The Lord's plans are for our good and His glory, and as uncomfortable as it can be.... that includes church hurt experiences. Meet the Guest: Megan McIntyre is a wife, mother, and worshipper of Jesus. The McIntyres are newer additions to the GCC congregation but n...
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with two incredibly wise ministry leaders. Rus Reed and, our dear host, Heather Howell each lead the Gospel Community Church men's and women's ministries. Why are these ministries important? How should they function in the church? Join us as we talk through church health through ministry. Meet the Guests: Rus and Melissa Reed are long-time faithful members of Gospel Community Church. The Reed family serves GCC in multiple ministries with the new addi...
This week we sat down with the wisdom packed trio of speakers from the 2023 GCC Ladies Retreat. Who were we created to be? This question pulls on us from our first days on Earth. Identity is a constant struggle in life and with the pressures of society and culture can feel overwhelming at times. Join us as we recap the deep conversations from the retreat and dive into new depths on our identity in Christ. Meet the Guests: Chelsea McDonald is our lead pastor's wife. She is married to Kirk McDonal...
How do you know when to ask for help? Do you sometimes feel like you are drowning? You are not alone. This week we talk through what counseling is and how it can benefit our mental health. Meet the Guest: Charles Byrd is a founding member of Gospel Community Church. He serves as Lead Deacon over Community Groups. Husband to Casey Byrd and a father of four, Charles has a passion for living a life full of the Gospel and health.
This week we were joined by two incredibly humble and wise people- Phil and Meliah Danford. The Danfords (and their kiddos) share their experiences, successes, and humorous moments in parenting. How do you protect your kids? How do you teach your kids the gospel? How do you lean into and trust the community around you to point you to the Jesus? Parent or not, take a listen and learn from the invaluable lessons on how to steward what the Lord has given you. Meet the Guests: Phil Danford, talented...
The weight of anxiety can be a crushing pressure. It can hold you hostage to fear, on the edges of panic, and on a roller coaster of emotions. What does the Bible tell us about anxiety? As Christians, what do we do when we are anxious? This week we sat down to talk about real life anxiety and some practical ways to work through it with the principles of the gospel. Meet the Guest: Chelsea McDonald is the wife of Kirk McDonald, teaching pastor of Gospel Community Church. She is a loving mother, t...
This week we sat down to talk about the heavy. Depression effects many people and Christians are not excluded. Join the hosts as we discuss our personal experiences with depression and lean into the Word for help navigating how to work through it.
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with two incredibly wise women to discuss prayer. Prayer is an integral part of the Chrisitan life, but so often we struggle to pray. Why should we pray? What even is prayer? Why is it important? Join us as we talk through the joys and struggles of a fruitful prayer life. Meet the guests: Pat Reed, mother of Pastor Kirk McDonald and wife to Greg Reed, is a gifted intercessor. Pat's passion for prayer and for the Word of God show in everything she doe...
Many churches tend to create groups around certain phases of life. This can be helpful in certain seasons, but there is such a strength and beauty that unfolds when you live in a diverse community including all walks of life. This week we talk through the need for community on a deeper level. Meet the Guest: Chelsae Knight is a talented violinist, middle school teacher, pet mama, and dear friend to so many. Chelsae is a long-time member of Gospel Community Church and is the Outreach Ministry dir...
This week we sat down with a special guest to talk through struggling with self-esteem. How do we love ourselves? How do we stop the self-hate and work through the lies? Join us as we tackle this tough topic through love and grace. Meet the Guest: Sarah Helton serves alongside her husband, Joe, in Guest Services. She is a faithful member of Gospel Community Church and a talented photographer. She serves her forever family in many ways and is a wealth of wisdom on the Gospel....
Have you ever failed at a New Year's resolution? Same... This week the hosts sit down and discuss failure and resolution. Join as at the table as we discuss healthy resolutions and the ultimate goal, bringing God glory.
This week we sat down with GCC's lead pastor and wife to talk about rest. What is rest and why is it so hard? Join us at the table as we are all served a challenging and encouraging talk about slowing down in service to the Lord. Meet the guests: Kirk and Chelsea McDonald established Gospel Community Church in Fayetteville, GA. Kirk, the lead teaching pastor, is a talented wood worker and Chelsea operates her own hair salon. They are parents to two rambunctious girls who love Jesus and farm life...
This episode we sat down with the one, the only, Erica Robinson to talk consumerism in the church. What is consumerism and how do we guard ourselves against it? Join us at the table to learn with us. Meet the guest: Erica Robinson is the mom of the most awesome Sandra and Family Ministries Director at Gospel Community church. Erica has built the Gospel Kids ministry within Gospel Community Church and is a shining example of the gospel on display. She is kind, patient, and funny. Her love of Jesu...
Come sit at the table with us as we spend time discussing health in the body of Christ. What is a healthy church? How do we as Christians stay healthy in our relationship with Christ? With other Christians? The Lord has graciously given each of us a gift in the body of Christ and we hope you enjoy today's episode!
This week we sat down and talked about gratefulness. Sometimes when we go through difficult times it is hard to recognize in the moment that God is good. The week of Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we are thankful for and through this conversation we realized, those difficult times birth some of the deepest gratitude in our hearts.
Have you ever experienced legalism in the church? What about a church that is out-of-control? This episode we discuss the contrast of balance and putting God-in-a-box. Our guests this week, Hannah and Philip, bring their experiences to the table as we talk about balance of legalism and freedom in church and in marriage. Meet the Guests: To quote Katherine, "meeting Philip and Hannah Shell, is like meeting a puppy..." They are full of life and adventure and such a joy to know! The Shells serve in...
