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Dear Church
Tune in, week-to-week, as Chris McCurley explores some of the deeper questions about being a Christian, and the church as a whole.
Episodes
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Ep. #379 | Dimitri Sims
How do we understand the Bible as one complete story instead of reading individual passages in isolation? Chris sits down with Dimitri Sims to discuss the big…
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Ep. #378 | Aaron Gallagher
How did we get the Bible we read today? Who decided which books belonged in it, how was the canon formed, and were any books left out? Chris sits down with…
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Ep. #377 | Jake Hisaw
What does the Bible really teach about baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Does baptism save you? Does it have to be full immersion? Chris sits down with…
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Ep. #376 | Marco Arroyo
Chris sits down with Marco Arroyo to talk about apologetics and why Christians should be prepared to share the hope within them. Marco also shares how he uses…
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Ep. #375 | Jody Apple
Chris sits down with Jody Apple to talk about tribalism, disunity, and the tendency for Christians to police one another. They discuss the importance of…
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Ep. #374 | Dr. Keith Harris
Chris sits down with Dr. Keith Harris, the 17th president of Freed-Hardeman University, to talk about his new role, Christian higher education, and the…
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Ep. #373 | Garrett Best
What does the book of Revelation actually mean—and why does the church need its message today? Chris sits down with Dr. Garrett Best to explore Revelation, its…
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Ep. #372 | Gantt Carter
What does faith really mean—and how should it change the way we live? Chris sits down with Gantt Carter to look at faith through the lens of the ancient world…
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Ep. #371 | Ryan Goodwin
In this episode of Dear Church, Ryan Goodwin joins Chris for a conversation about something that sounds simple but may be one of the most important principles…
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Ep. #370 | Billy McGuiggan
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Billy McGuiggan, Preaching Minister at Three Chopt Church of Christ in Richmond, Virginia, for a…
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Ep. #369 | Boo Scott
In this episode of Dear Church, Boo Scott joins us for a conversation about worship, generosity, and what God really wants from us. Boo Scott is the Lead…
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Ep. #368 | Trey Morgan
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Trey Morgan, Lead Minister at Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, to talk about the direction of…
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Ep. #367 | Wes McAdams
In this episode of Dear Church, Wes McAdams joins us for a thoughtful conversation about one of the most important questions a Christian can ask: Can I know…
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Ep. #366 "Faith on the Field"
In this episode of Dear Church, senior baseball player Collin Helms from Harding University joins the conversation to discuss what it means to live out your…
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Ep. #365 "Raising Godly Women"
In this episode of Dear Church, Steve Minor returns to discuss the important responsibility of raising godly women in a culture that often pushes against…
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Ep. #364 "How Ben & Travis Are Reaching People Beyond the Pulpit"
In this episode of Dear Church, Ben Hayes and Travis Creasy join the conversation to discuss ministry, mental health, and the many ways Christians can serve…
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Ep. #363 "Freedom From Addiction Through Christ"
In this episode of Dear Church, Adam Eades joins the conversation to discuss the struggle of addiction and the hope of overcoming it through Christ. Addiction…
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Ep. #362 "Breaking the Chains of Addiction"
Addiction can leave people feeling trapped, ashamed, isolated, and hopeless. In this episode of Dear Church, Kevin Turbeville joins the discussion to talk…
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Ep. #361 "Community Focused Church"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Stephen Sutton for a conversation about building a community-focused church. Together, they discuss…
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Ep. #359 "Raising Godly Men"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Steve Minor for a conversation about raising godly men in today's world. Together, they discuss the…
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Ep. #358 "Purpose Filled Money"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Caleb Sams for a conversation about handling money with purpose from a Christian perspective…
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Ep. #357 "Working Through Grief"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by his friend and fellow church member, Tom Moss, for a heartfelt conversation about walking through…
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Ep. #356 "Reaching the Youth"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Lonnie Jones for a conversation about reaching and guiding the next generation. Together, they…
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Ep. #355 "The Lord's Table"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Jason Hart for a conversation about the meaning and significance of the Lord's Table. Drawing from…
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Ep. #354 "Coaching to Win"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Jay Powlas to discuss coaching, leadership, and the pursuit of winning the right way. Their…
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Ep. #353 "Encouraging and Equipping Women"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Kathy Pollard and Carla Moore, hosts of the Looking Up!podcast, for a conversation about resources…
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Ep. #352 "Sharing the Gospel on TikTok"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Justin Morris for Part 2 of the discussion on digital ministry. Together, they explore how…
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Ep. #351 "Digital Ministry"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Daniel Dalp for a conversation about digital ministry and the growing role of technology in…
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Ep. #350 "Second Chances"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Michael Whitworth for a thoughtful and honest conversation about second chances and returning to…
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Ep. #349 "Small Town Ministry"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Matt James, preacher at the Church of Christ in Crosbyton, Texas, for a conversation about small…
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Ep. #348 "The Role of Special Needs Members in the Church"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Robin Lampley, a mother of a child with special needs, for an important conversation about how the…
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Ep. #347 "House to House, Heart to Heart"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Matt Wallin for a discussion about the work and mission of House to House, Heart to Heart. They…
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Ep. #346 "Connected to the Vine"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Donovan Rillion for a thoughtful conversation through John 15 and Jesus' teaching on the vine and…
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Ep. #345 "Keith Lancaster on the Power of Praise"
In this episode of the Dear Church Podcast, Chris McCurley is joined by Keith Lancaster, singer, songwriter, producer, and founder of The Acappella Company…
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Ep. #344 "Allegiance"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by theologian and author Matthew Bates to discuss the gospel, faith, and allegiance to Jesus as King…
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Ep. #343 "Faith in the Midst of Trial"
In this deeply moving episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with J. Tom Washburn, preaching minister at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ in…
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Ep. #342 "Rural Ministry"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Chandler Henderson and Chad Thies for a conversation about the unique challenges and blessings of…
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Ep. #341 "Communion Focus"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with Dr. Josh Ketchum and his son Austin Ketchum, co-authors of the book At His Table: Weekly…
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Ep. #340 "Investing in Young Adult Discipleship"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with Clint Davison, Associate Minister at the Linder Road Church of Christ in Meridian, Idaho, to…
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Ep. #339 "Urban Ministry"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with Dr. Steve Cloer to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and calling of urban ministry. Dr…
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Ep. #338 "Truth and Transgenderism"
In Part 2 of this important conversation, Chris McCurley continues his discussion with Chad Garrett, the Connections Minister at Walnut Street Church of Christ…
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Ep. #337 "Transgenderism"
In this episode of Dear Church, host Chris McCurley sits down with Chad Garrett, the Connections Minister at Walnut Street, to discuss the complex and often…
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Ep. #336 "Spiritual Warfare"
In this episode, Chris McCurley sits down with Dr. Kerry Williams, pulpit minister at West Main Church of Christ in Tupelo, Mississippi. Together, they dive…
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Ep. #335 "Faith & Adoption"
In this episode, Chris McCurley talks with Lindsy Bailey, a loving mother and coach in the Lebanon School District (MO), about the powerful journey of…
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Ep. #334 "Faith & Education"
In this episode, Chris McCurley sits down with Dr. Christie Southerland, Director of Schools for the Dickson County School District, to discuss the powerful…
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Ep. #333 "Faith & The Fairway"
In this episode, Chris McCurley sits down with Hunter Walcott, a professional golfer whose journey combines talent, perseverance, and a deep faith in God…
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Ep. #332 "Christian Higher Education"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris talks with Blair Schroeder, Chief Strategy Officer at Abilene Christian University, about the future of Christian higher…
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Ep. #331 "The Story of Scripture"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Will Norrid to explore the beautiful, unified story of Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible…
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Ep. #330 "Faith & Country Music"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris talks with Landon Talley, an up-and-coming country singer and songwriter who is chasing his passion for music. Together…
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Ep. #329 "Shepherding the Sheep"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Jeremy Weekley, preaching minister at the West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, TN, and co-host of the…
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Ep. #328 "How to Know When Someone Is Ready for Baptism"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris talks with JD Schwartz, youth minister at Graymere Church of Christ, about one of the most important questions parents…
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Ep. #327 "Living in Harmony"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Zane Perkins, longtime minister, missionary, and counselor, to talk about Living in Harmony. Zane shares…
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Ep. #326 "When Pride Says 'I Don't Need God'"
Host Chris McCurley sits down with Chuck Ball, minister at the Cabot Church of Christ in Cabot, Arkansas, to talk about the dangers of pride and how Christians…
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Ep. #325 "Pro-Abundant Life: Walking with Women"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris talks with Margaret Cole about her work with Care Net, a pregnancy resource center in Dickson County. They discuss the…
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Ep. #324 "Retirement Planning for Ministers"
Jack Story and Nick Wolf—two experienced financial advisers—join Chris to talk about how ministers can prepare for retirement, the unique financial challenges…
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Ep. #323 "The Preacher & Social Media"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley is joined by Lee Snow, minister at the Warm Springs Road Church of Christ in Columbus, GA. Together they explore…
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Ep. #322 "Coverage for Ministers"
In this episode of Dear Church, Chris McCurley sits down with Chris Webb, an experienced insurance agent, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of insurance…
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Ep. #321 "Who Is God?"
In this episode, Chris McCurley is joined by Jordan Arnold, preaching minister at Falls Church Church of Christ in Virginia. Together they explore one of the…
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Ep. #319 "Domestic Missions"
In this episode, Chris McCurley sits down with Russell Epperson, preacher at the Central Montana Church of Christ in Lewistown, to discuss the often-overlooked…
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Ep. #320 "Restoration History"
In this episode, Chris McCurley is joined by Luke Dockery, Youth and Family Minister at Cloverdale Church of Christ and adjunct instructor at Harding…