Peculiar People: Recent Episodes
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Peculiar People provides relevant content to strengthen believers by cultivating a culture of love and compassion with a voice of biblical authority for the purpose of equipping the saints for fruitful ministry.
“One Church Comerío is the first Southern Baptist church ever in Comerío. And now, we are moving up in the mountain because we have other cities as well ... we would love to start working with those cities and take the gospel, the real gospel, the only one, to those cities.” Listen to Dr. Kevin Smith and Pastor Jorge Santiago talk about reaching Comerío with the gospel of Jesus Christ!
“What if Gen Z's greatest rebellion is believing that Jesus is the only Way and believing the Bible is literally true!” Kris Buckman and Shane Pruitt discuss ministering to the next generation.
“‘What will it take for you to relinquish your passive approach to friendship?’” Thabiti Anyabwile and Dr. Kevin Smith talk about the importance of friendship.
“One of the unique things about campus ministry is the opportunity to witness to international students!” Listen in as Pastor Rob Stephens and Dr. Kevin Smith discuss Church Planting and Campus Ministry.
“God called the men and women of this time to meet the challenges of today with the timeless truth of God’s word and the unchanging message of the Gospel.”
“Apologetics is no longer just a good thing; it’s a necessity.” Richelle Bryan talks about her journey through accepting Christ and her focus on street evangelism. Listen as Richelle and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of apologetics, the challenges evangelists face as the culture shifts, and questions of faith evolve.
Martin Luther called the family “The School for Character.” The family, from the beginning, was also intended to point forward to a greater family that was yet to come.
Listen as Dr. Kevin Smith and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones discuss the dynamics of marriage, the nuclear family, and the Church. Dr. Jones is the Vice President for Doctoral Studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
“Charles Spurgeon said, ‘Every command of scripture bears today's date.’ I don't care about the culture pressing in on us!”
Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Dr. Kevin Jones. Dr. Jones serves as the Dean of the Education Department at Cedarville University.
Recently, our Associate Executive Director Tom Stolle was able to sit down with author and board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Bergina Isbell. Listen as Tom and Dr. Bergina discuss ministry to individuals and families affected by disabilities.
Ministry presents many unique challenges for individuals struggling with mental health. And it's not limited to pastors. Often, wives and children struggle with the burdens of pastoral ministry as well. Listen in as Michael Crawford talks with Eliza Huie about the important topic of Mental Health and Ministry.
Age diversity can prove to be challenging in ministry contexts. Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Dr. Curtis Hill of Ogletown Baptist Church on pastoring people of different ages. Dr. Hill will be joining us for our upcoming Teaching Roundtable in May to talk about effectively leading multigenerational churches.
Since Christ's command in Matthew 28, every generation of believers has stood on the foundation laid by faithful believers before them. This generation is no different. So, how will we minister to the next generation? Listen in as Dr. Kevin Smith speaks with Randall Breland and Seth York about the challenges and opportunities involved with ministering to Gen Z.
Retreating and spending time with God is a necessary discipline. Dr. Smith and Emily Reedy discuss various ways fruit is borne from “Meeting God on the Mountain” at Skycroft Conference Center.
Listen in as Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the complexities of project management and strategic planning with Pastor Frank Duncan of Paramount Baptist Church in Hagerstown, MD.
Men and boys are often neglected in our conversations about demographic ministry. They shouldn't be. Listen in as Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses the importance of pastoring, discipling, and caring for men in our churches.
Many churches are in need of revitalization. But what does that look like? Listen in as Pastor Larry Davis and Pastor Dan Wilson talk about their church revitalization story at Grace Seaford in Delaware.
Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Francisco and Nicole Rivera. Francisco and Nicole are members at the Village Church in Baltimore and are a mixed-race couple who have faced interesting but rewarding challenges.
Recently, Dr. Smith interviewed Pastor Larry Lin of the Village Church in Hampden. Pastor Lin discussed cultivating unity, diversity, inclusion, and holiness in our churches.
Several months ago, we spoke with two Anne Arundel County pastors, Jon Brewer of Lake Shore Baptist Church and Dennis Gray of Riva Trace Baptist Church, about pastoring and respecting governing authorities during the rapidly changing and often confusing challenges presented by COVID-19.
We are often asked, "Why should I want to affiliate with the SBC?" While there are countless advantages and disadvantages of affiliating with a denomination, Dr. Kevin Smith provides some of the reasons that he is personally committed to the Southern Baptist Convention.
Listen in as Pastor Brian Moss discusses depression and anxiety in pastors and some ways in which pastors can seek help and healing from mental health issues.
Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Bart Barber of FBC Farmersville in Texas. Pastor Barber has served in various capacities in the Southern Baptist Convention and provides us with an even-keeled perspective on the SBC.
We have seen vocational diversity in the Church from the New Testament era to our modern day. Having brothers and sisters serving in various fields of influence enables us to gain valuable insights and have a distinctly Christian all different walks of life. Listen in as Dr. Smith and attorney Kathryn Freeman discuss various political, judicial, and biblical issues.
Recently, Dr. Smith spoke with Pastor James Gailliard of Word Tabernacle in Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Gailliard serves his local district in the North Carolina General Assembly. Take a listen to hear from Pastor Gailliard's unique perspective as an elected official who serves as a Southern Baptist Pastor.
Over the past year, we have seen an alarming number of individuals struggling with depression and mental illness.
But is this a new issue, or an old one that we are just starting to recognize? Listen as Michael Crawford and Dan Hyun discuss the important topic of mental health in ministry.
Parenting is always difficult. But being in ministry presents additional challenges that can be overwhelming. Listen in as Pastor Chris Davis and his wife Morgan discuss some of the dynamic challenges of Christian parenting.
Listen in as Dr. Ken Keathley of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary discusses some important aspects of understanding and teaching the Book of Genesis.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Joel Carwile of First Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama. Listen in as Dr. Smith and Dr. Carwile discuss how to engage in political discourse while maintaining authentic Christian unity.
It is important to remember that our pastors are people. They are vulnerable to the same challenges and struggles as congregation members. Michael Crawford and Tally Wilgis recently discussed some of the challenges that pastors face regarding mental health and managing high-expectations.
Recently, we had Dr. James Merritt on the podcast to discuss the importance of evangelism in our churches and communities. Listen in for some practical and compelling truth with regard to living out the Great Commission.
Dr. Kevin Smith recently spoke with Dr. Anthony Bradley, professor at The King's College in New York City, about racial injustice, and the historical context of some of the current events happening around our country.
"We need Nehemiahs as much as we need Ezras."
Listen in as Dr. Smith and Pastor John Jenkins of FBC Glenarden discuss cultural engagement, Paul/Timothy Relationships, and unity in the Kingdom of God.
Michael Crawford recently sat down with Pastor Jeremy Dickson of Freedom Church in Baltimore to discuss church planting and multiplication. Take a listen to hear more about how God is moving in Baltimore.
Several weeks ago, Dr. Kevin Smith sat down with President of the IMB Dr. Paul Chitwood.
Dr. Chitwood discussed the various challenges faced by the IMB and its missionaries during the global pandemic and the ways that God has continued to be faithful.
Recently, Dr. Kevin Smith interviewed Dr. Dominick S. Hernández of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Hernández shared some of his thoughts and expertise on teaching from the Old Testament.
Mental Health is one of the most difficult issues faced by pastors and ministry leaders, and it is too often left undiscussed. Recently, Dr. Tom Rodgerson sat down with Michael Crawford to discuss some of the challenges that pastors face.
It’s extremely important that we all consider how we approach the topic of mental health. Dr. Bergina Isbell, a Christian psychiatrist, sits down with Michael Crawford to discuss this important area. Get your pen and notepad ready and take a listen.
Students come to Ocean City from countries that we cannot legally go to as missionaries. As a result, we have a unique missions opportunity right in our backyard. They have questions, they’re open, and they’re curious.
1 Timothy 5 talks about treating older women as mothers and younger women as sisters. 1 Corinthians 12 also teaches us that we are all members of one body. Women play an essential role in the Body of Christ and the church must train and equip them for fruitful ministry.
A cultural Christian is a person who comes to church for reasons of politics, business, or acceptance. In other words, they want to be culturally accepted. Most cultural Christians are not truly looking to follow Christ. Rather, they’re in church institutionally. Although a lot of people are not attending church anymore, it’s not those who are truly followers of Christ.