Connecting Faith to Life: Recent Episodes
Northwood Baptist Church
Welcome to the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, a ministry of Northwood Baptist Church in North Charleston, South Carolina. This weekly podcast with Dr. Tommy Meador, Lead Pastor, and Connections Pastor Trey Rhodes will help you connect faith to life!
On this week's episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how we should respond when leaders that we look up to fall short.
On this week's episode, Pastor Trey is joined by Dr. Jonathan Watson as they discuss how to be better theologians of God's word.
On this week's episode Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how we as believers should respond to pride month.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about the destruction of sexual sin and how to fight against sexual temptation.
On this week's episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about what it looks like to mentor the next generation and just how important it is.
This week on the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey have a conversation about how to be better readers. In a world where digital media cries out for our attention, we could all do a better job of getting back to expanding our minds by reading good books.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey are joined by Kevin Cook, our Resident at Northwood. They discuss what it looks like to be a resident here at Northwood and all the areas you get the opportunity to get your feet wet in.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk through how to listen to a sermon and get the most out of it.
On this episode, Pastor Trey is joined by Pastor Logan, Northwoods mission and discipleship pastor. They discuss what Christian ethics are and why they are so important for our faith.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why it is necessary for the church to have more than one pastor.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about six things that can disrupt our marriages and how we can navigate those disruptions.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why we are studying the book of Proverbs as a church.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey have a conversation about how to walk through seasons of grief. Grief is hard, but God is present to comfort us in our grief.
This week on the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey have a conversation about what it takes to help a church live again and some different approaches to helping a church experience new life.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why we give a public invitation at Northwood.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk with Mark Hallock the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church in Englewood, Colorado about the idea of A Family of Churches.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about what makes Southern Baptist Churches Unique.
On this week's podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey discuss how to be a blessing those in your life who live differently than you.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how to know when your kids are ready to be baptized.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about baptism and why it is so important to believers.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about how to handle hard life circumstances.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about the end times and what believers need to know.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why we are called to live a quiet life.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about practical ways to slow down in the new year.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey explain what the Northwood Family of Churches is and how God is working through Northwood to grow and revitalize churches in North Charleston.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss how to have peace in this Christmas season.
On this episode, Pastor Trey is joined by Pastor Logan and Pastor Jonathan Edney to discuss the vision for international missions at Northwood.
On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about the importance of the incarnation and why is should matter to you.
Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss Messianic Prophecies and what every believer should know about them.
On this week's episode, Pastor Tommy has a conversation with Pastor Trey Rhodes, and his children. This is a fun conversation centered around family.
This week, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how to overcome jealousy. Jealousy is a sin that many followers of Jesus struggle with. In this episode, they give you some helpful ways to overcome a jealous heart.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey welcome Pastor Jay Glasgow, the lead pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Summerville, to provide an update on how God is at work in the life of that church.
On this episode, we pulled an episode from the archives in reflection of reformation day. Listen now to hear what Pastor Tommy and Trey have to say about the reformation and why it should matter to you.
On this week's episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss how Christians should respond to divorce and remarriage based on what the Scriptures say.
This week on the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy, Jonathan, and Logan talk about the conflict that is taking place in Israel and how we can best pray for God's work in that part of the world.
On this week's episode Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about what its like to be a Pastor
On this week's episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey are joined by Jonathan Edney, the Pastor of Comunidade Batista de Charleston, the Portuguese congregation that meets on campus here at Northwood.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey discuss how churches should face the need for more space when your church is growing.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how believers can grow in becoming more compassionate.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey discuss how believers should respond to our diverse and ever-changing culture.
We all have a tendency to worry about what we have or don't have. In this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about how to NOT worry about your stuff.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about practical ways to study difficult passages of scripture.
Pastor Tommy is back from Japan! On this episode Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss the work that God did in and through the Northwood team in Japan and why the country desperately needs more missionaries.
On this episode, Pastor Trey is joined by Northwood's Student Pastor, Cody Coxwell to discuss the importance of discipling students.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about what it means to be filled with the Spirit.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about what you should do when you doubt your salvation.
This week, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about the often misunderstood concept of repentance and why it is so important in our daily walk with Jesus.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about the Trinity. God three in one, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss glorification, the final step in the application of redemption.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy is joined by Jonathan Watson, the Ministry Training Coordinator at Northwood to discuss demons in today's world.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey invite Logan Catoe, Northwood's Missions and Discipleship Pastor to discuss what it means to be justified in Christ.
God's power is worthy of praise! On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about 5 ways that believers can respond to God's power.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss six ways that we can respond to God's sovereignty.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey present 5 truths to help you understand God's Glory.
In this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about 5 reason why you may need to consider leaving your church.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey sit down with the Northwood Staff and discuss what they love about Northwood.
On this episode Pastor Tommy and Trey Interview Alice Caldwell and talk about serving the Lord through your whole life.
On this week's podcast, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about why Northwood examines and studies whole books of the Bible together.
On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about the importance of church membership for a believer.
On this week's podcast Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about the Northwood strategy for Encountering God, Experiencing Community, Equipping Disciples, and Engaging the World.
In this episode Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss the things everyone should know about their church.
In this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about ways to respond one when your loved ones stray from the faith.
This week, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss practical ways that parents can help their kids understand the Gospel.
This week, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss how to make it to through times in life when God seems silent.
On this week's episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey get and update from Ivey Rhodes and Arborway Community Church in Jamaica Plain, MA.
In this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss the current revival in Asbury Kentucky and why we do not experience that today.
In this episode Pastor Trey and Randy talk with Mariah, a GenSend missionary to Utah, about mobilizing missions.
This week Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about what true humility looks like and how we can grow in it.
This week, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss 7 Practical Ways that we can make spending time with The Lord a daily habit.
In this episode Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey discuss 8 practical ways to help our boys.
This week Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss 5 valuable lessons that Pastor Trey has learned about parenting.
On this weeks episode of Connecting Faith to Life, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss 5 practical ways to overcome bitterness.
This week Pastor Tommy and Trey talk about The Chosen and whether it is something that believers should spend time watching.
On this weeks episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast, Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss 10 misconceptions people have about the true Christmas Story.
This week Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss 4 practical ways that you and your family can make the most of Christmas this year!
Pastor Tommy and Trey give an update on the church revitalization of Gethsemane Baptist Church and how God is at work in the life of the church.
Pastor Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk about how our discipleship strategy is expanding, and how you will have some exciting opportunities to grow in Christ at Northwood in 2023!
This week Pastor Tommy and Trey discuss Tommy's new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke.
In this episode, Pastor Tommy and Trey sit down with Logan Catoe to discuss the ways God used him and his team during their recent missions trip to Indonesia.
This Sunday, Pastor Tommy is starting a new sermon series on sharing the Gospel. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why Tommy is preaching this series.
In this episode, Anna, the Children's Director at Northwood, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about ways the church can best minister to parents and children.
We can all be better communicators. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can be better communicators.
We all struggle with communication from time to time. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about eight barriers that prevent us from communicating well.
Do you struggle with anger? In this episode, Tommy and Trey answer three questions about anger to help you think about how you can be angry and not sin.
God wants to use you to help people change! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways to help people change.
We have a tendency to let people control us rather than let God control us. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the difference between fearing people and fearing God.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk with Raouf, a Christian guide who leads tours of the Holy Land.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how Christians can be wise stewards of their finances even when inflataion and recession threaten your income.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about four questions you can ask of your marriage to help your marriage improve.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about different strategies that you can put in place to help you live in a digital world.
The digital world can be helpful, but there are some danger zones that lurk in the digital world. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to overcome the dangers of the digital world.
The digital world can be a distraction to real life. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to overcome the distractions of the digital world.
In this episode, Kim Howard, who serves with the Low Country Pregnancy Center, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about how we can partner with the pregnancy center's mission to value and protect every life.
Digital technology has a hold on our world. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to navigate a digital world.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why Pastor Tommy is starting a brand new sermon series through the Book of Psalms.
In this episode Tommy, Randy, and Logan talk about the new partnership Northwood has formed with a sister church.
In this episode, Tommy, Trey, Logan, and Randy talk about how God used Serve Tour Charleston to bless our city.
- We all have disagreements at times. How do we disagree with others in a way that is helpful and encouraging? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to disagree gracefully.
In this episode Staci, Tommy's wife, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about how spouses can respond when their spouse is not following Jesus.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey's wives, Staci and Kelly, join the conversation to talk about issues related to marriage.
In this episdoe, Tommy's wife, Staci, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about trust in marriage.
God does not want you to stay the same. He wants to change you! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how you can experience change in your life.
We live in a distracting world! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can make the most of our time in worship and limit the distractions.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about their recent trip to Israel, and Trey shares his five favorite sites from Israel.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey are joined by several of their friends who are with them in Israel.
Tommy and Trey are going to Israel! In this episode, Tommy talks about his five favorite sites in Israel.
We all have moments when we doubt our faith. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to respond when we doubt our faith.
The Doctrine of Election can be confusing and controversial. In this epidsode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can better understand the Doctrine of Election.
We're starting a new sermon series at Northwood this Sunday! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why we're studying Ephesians
We live in a culture consumed with sports. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways Christians can make the most of sports.
We don't want to admit it, but we can all be judgmental at times. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to overcome a judgmental heart.
If you've been a part of the church for any length of time, you've been hurt by the church. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways to respond when the church is hurtful.
If you're a follower of Jesus, you will have opportunity to help people walk in godly wisdom. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to give godly counsel.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways parents can be more effective in discipling their children.
Revelation is one of the most challenging books to read in the Bible. In this episode, Tommy and Trey provide some helpful tips for reading Revelation.
In this classic episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some surprising facts about the Christmas story.
Studying the Old Testament Prophets can be a challenge. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how you can effectively study the Old Testament Prophets.
Reading the Old Testament Law can be a challenge. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some helpful tips for reading and understanding the Old Testament Law.
The Psalms are a wonderful gift to us. The Psalms teach us how to approach God. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to read the Psalms well.
The New Testament letters seem pretty straightforward, but it's helpful to know how to read the letters. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to read the New Testament letters effectively.
The Gospels tell the good news of Jesus' death and resurrection. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can read the Gospels well.
The Old Testament is full of wonderful stories. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some helpful ways to read the stories of the Old Testament.
Can you believe the Bible? In this episode Tommy and Trey talk about why you can believe the Bible.
Halloween can be a controversial holiday for Christians. How should Christians think about Halloween? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how Christians should think about Halloween.
Sometimes it can be hard to build relationships in a church. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about six ways you can stay connected to your local church.
We will all deal with loss, and you probably know some people who are grieving the loss of a loved one even now. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can help people who are grieving.
Have you ever thought about why we sing so much on Sunday mornings in our worship gatherings? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why we sing.
You've heard it said a lot in the past year, "Faith over fear." In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about fear and how to overcome fear by faith.
Do you ever struggle with bitterness? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways to overcome bitterness.
Do you struggle with stress? In this episode, Trey and Tommy talk about ways you can manage your stress.
We all have seasons of anxiety. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to deal with anxiety.
How can Christians use social media well? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to use social media as Christians.
You're going to spend a lot of your hours each day working. How you find fulfillment in your work when you are stuck in a job you don't like? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some ways that you can find fulfillment even when you're stuck in a job you don't like.
In this week's episode, Tommy and Trey go back to the archives to replay the second most listened to episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey go back to the archives to replay the most listened to episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast.
Prayer should come natural for the follower of Jesus, but it doesn't. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why you should pray and how you can grow in your prayer life.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the different covenants in the Bible and why they matter for us.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how you can discover and use your spiritual gifts.
In this episode Tommy and Trey talk about ways Christians can celebrate Independence Day.
Critical Race Theory is a hot issue in our culture. In this episode, Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk define CRT and talk about how Christians should respond.
We all experience failure in life, but failure doesn't have to define us or be the end of us. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we should respond to failure in our lives.
In this episode Tommy and Trey's wives join them to discuss the unique role of the pastor's wife.
How do you know if you are called by God? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what it means to be called by God.
Vocational ministry is an interesting career. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the uniqueness of pastoral ministry.
In this episode Tommy and Trey talk with Cody Coxwell, our Assistant Student Minister, about the significance of student ministry.
The God of the Old Testament seems to be so wrathful while the God of the New Testament seems to be so loving. Is the God of the Old Testament different than the God of the New Testament? In this episode, Tommy and Trey answer this question.
Is the story of Noah a myth or is it historical fact? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about five reasons why you should believe the story of the flood.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey discuss three passages in the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis that are difficult to understand.
We live in a success driven culture. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about three questions we need to ask ourselves to make sure we stay faithful to God in a success driven world.
Our world would tell us that science and Christianity are incompatible, but are they? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the relationship between science and Christianity.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the influence that men have over their families, and how men can better steward their influence.
The age of the earth is highly debated among Christians. Is the earth billions of years old or thousands of years old? What does the Book of Genesis teach us about the age of the earth? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the different viewpoints Christians have held over the years regarding the age of the earth.
This past Sunday, Pastor Tommy started preaching through the Book of Genesis. Genesis is a long and difficult book, but it is foundational to our faith. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why Pastor Tommy is preaching through the Book of Genesis this year.
We're good at being harsh but not so good at being gentle. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the benefits of gentleness.
We all struggle to be faithful in our walk with the Lord. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can grow in faithfulness.
Are you good? What does it mean to be good? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can grow in goodness.
Kindness seems to be a forgotten virtue in our culture. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can recover kindness.
We all struggle with patience! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can grow in patience.
God has called us to be peacemakers. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can be peacemakers and resolve conflict more effectively.
We all want lives full of joy! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about different habits you can develop that will help you grow in joy.
The world is full of people who are hard to love, and if you're honest, there are times when you are hard to love as well. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can grow to love difficult people.
At Northwood, we're starting the year with a renewed commitment to grow in Christlike character. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why Christlike character is so important and how we can grow in character.
A couple of months ago Pastor Tommy started preaching from the Christian Standard Bible translation. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why he made the switch.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why the first chapter of the Gospel of John is so signicant to the Christmas story.
The Gospel of Luke has a unique perspective of Jesus' birth. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what makes Luke's Christmas story unique .
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke both tell us the Christmas story, but from different perspectives. In this episode, Tommy and Trey focus on what's unique about Matthew's Christmas story.
There have been so many changes in 2020 because of the current pandemic. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what the church may be like after COVID-19 and how followers of Jesus should respond to a post-COVID world.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey have a conversation with Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board about his role as president and how COVID-19 has impacted the work of the IMB.
"Justice" is a word that we hear a lot in today's culture. In this episode, Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk about how Christians should practice biblical justice.
In the last ten years, gender issues has taken center stage in our culture. In this episode Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk about how Christians should respond to gender issues.
What does it mean to be a person? You would think that's a simple question to answer, but in our culture, this is an extremely complex issue. In this episode, Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk about what it means to be a person.
Is there such a thing as absoltue truth or is all truth relative? In this episode, Tommy, Trey, and Logan talk about how you can know real truth.
In this episode, Logan joins Tommy and Trey to talk about the significance of worldview and why we need to understand our Christian worldview.
What should you consider when you go to the ballot box on November 3? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about 5 ways you should vote as you go to the polls on November 3.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why Christians should vote even though the Bible is silent on the subject of voting.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what it means to be a Christian exile and how that affects our view of politics.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the importance of reminding ourselves that we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven before we are citizens of the United States.
Preachers aren't supposed to talk about politics, but over the next few episodes, Tommy and Trey are going to discuss how Christians should think and act during this very politically charged election season.
We can never take a break from the mission of God! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can stay engaged in God's mission.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about a what a disciple was in the first-century and how that should affect our discipleship today.
Team Impact will be leading an evangelistic crusade at Northwood Baptist September 16-20 at 7:00 p.m. In this episode Tommy and Trey talk with Keenan Smith about Team Impact and how God has used Team Impact all over the world. If you want to attend the crusade, you can get your FREE tickets at northwoodbaptist.com.
This world needs a unified church! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can live unified in the body of Christ.
If your church is going to be effective, then you need to be involved in the ministry of your church! In this episode Tommy and Trey talk about how to serve well in the ministry of your church.
You grow best when you are in community with other believers. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why it is so important for you to be involved in a small group in your church.
While COVID-19 has limited the way the church gathers, God's design is that His people gather together regularly for worship. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how the church can make the most of worship gatherings in a COVID-19 world.
If you have ever had thoughts about God, you've done theology. In a sense, we are all theologians. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can be better theologians, because being a better theologian will help you make the most of your church.
In these crazy times, the world needs the church more than ever. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about three truths we need to know in order to make the most our church.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk with Jarod, an IMB missionary in Taiwan, who works closely with churches in China, about how COVID-19 is affecting Gospel ministry in East Asia.
It's a tough time in our world, and maybe as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, you've found yourself struggling with the blues. In this episode, Randy Jackson, the Executive Pastor at Northwood Baptist, joins the podcast to talk with Tommy about five ways to overcome the COVID-19 blues.
Craig Tuck, Executive Director of the Charleston Baptist Association, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about all the different ways God is at work in Charleston, South Carolina! This is an encouraging conversation about how God is strengthening churches in our area!
Our nation is broken. We're still in the midst of a pandemic, we continue to be politically divided, and now we are struggling with injustice and racial divisions. In this episode, Tommy and Trey offer three ways we can respond to a broken nation.
We don't talk much about greed, but if we're honest, we can all struggle with a greedy heart. In this episode, Tommy and Trey look at what the Proverbs says about greed.
We all get angry, but unfortunately, many of us let our anger control us. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can get control of our anger.
Whether we realize it or not, we all struggle with pride, yet we rarely think about the damage pride causes to our own souls. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the nature of pride and how we can overcome pride.
The Bible has a very clear sexual ethic, and the Book of Proverbs helps us to understand how to live wisely live out that sexual ethic in the face of sexual temptation. In this episode, Tommy and Trey examine what Proverbs says about overcoming sexual temptation.
We all struggle with our speech. Thankfully, the Book of Proverbs teaches us to use our words wisely. In this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Tommy and Trey talk about what the Proverbs say about controlling our speech.
It's time to come home! On Sunday, May 17, Northwood Baptist will begin meeting again in our worship center. In this episode, our Executive Pastor, Randy, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about what it will look like for Northwood to meet again in our facility.
Are you struggling with parenting right now? There's hope! The Book of Proverbs teaches us how to be great parents. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what the Book of Proverbs says about parenting.
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. James Merritt, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, pastor of Crosspointe Church in Duluth, Georgia, and best-selling author, joins Tommy and Trey to talk about how to share the Gospel during this COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Merritt has a passion for sharing Jesus with people who are far from Jesus, and in this episode he gives very practical advice to help you have more Gospel conversations.
How's your marriage doing right now? Maybe the COVID-19 crisis has added extra stress to your marriage. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what the Proverbs have to say about marriage.
In this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Tommy and Trey examine what the Proverbs say about how we should work.
We all need wisdom, especially in these strange times in which we live! In this episode, Tommy and Trey begin a series of discussions from the Book of Proverbs. In this opening discussion, Tommy and Trey talk about why we need godly wisdom.
Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about practical ways we can make the most of the strange times in which we live.
We must get the Gospel right, and we must help people understand the truth of the Gospel. In this episode, Tommy and Trey answer four life-changing questions that every person must answer.
We all want to see the people that we love embrace a relationship with Jesus, but most of us struggle with actually sharing the Gospel with the people we love. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talks about the reasons why we struggle with evangelism.
Over 16 years ago, Trey nearly lost his life. However, God graciously chose to heal Trey, and his experience has profoundly shaped his life. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about Trey's near death experience and the lessons that Trey learned from that experience.
A couple of weeks ago, Pastor Tommy had the opportunity to lead a group to Israel to visit the land of the Bible. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the journey and Pastor Tommy's reflections on the trip.
Pastors aren't supposed to talk about politics! However, on this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Trey tackle the 2020 election and talk about ways we can survive and even thrive in our current political climate.
At the heart of following Jesus is a call to discipleship. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about why discipleship should matter for your life.
Friendship matters because your friends can help make you or break you. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how you can build godly friendships.
We all need and want to be encouraged, but do we give encouragement? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways we can grow to be an encouragement to other people.
For most of us, we avoid talking about hell because it's simply not a comfortable subject. Because we're don't talk about hell often, it's easy to have some misconceptions about hell. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some of the most common misconceptions about hell.
Heaven is an eternal reality for all who trust in Jesus, but how much do we understand about the nature of eternal life? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about some of the misconceptions people have about heaven. If you want a deeper study of Heaven, a great resource is Heaven by Randy Alcorn. You can buy it here.
It's a new year! What do you want to accomplish in 2020? In this episode, Tommy and Trey help you set godly goals!
Merry Christmas from the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast! In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about the Christmas story and uncover some surprising facts! Be blessed this Christmas season!
Followers of Jesus walk in the forgiveness of Jesus and extend forgiveness to others. However, we often times struggle to forgive people who have hurt us. On this week's episode of the podcast, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can more forgiving in our relationships.
Have you ever noticed how people start well with Jesus, and then over the years, slowly drift away from Him? How can you stay faithful in your walk with the Lord over the long haul? In this episode of the podcast, Sonny Holmes, former Lead Pastor of Northwood Baptist Church, joins Trey and Tommy to talk about how to stay faithful in your walk with the Lord over the course of your life. You can purchase Sonny's book, Finish. Period. by clicking here. Also, you can read his daily blog at finishperiod.com.
We all struggle with negativity sometimes. However, we don't have to always focus on the negative. We can immerse ourselves in the goodness of God and have a completely different perspective of life. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways to overcome negativity and focus on the good that God is doing in your life.
Pastor Tommy recently went to Cambodia to train house church leaders with his dear friend, Phillip Howle, who serves as Lead Pastor of Siloam Baptist Church in Ninety-Six, South Carolina. In this episode, Phillip joins Tommy and Trey to talk about lessons he and Tommy learned from house church leaders while they were in Cambodia.
We have a tendency to criticize people in a way that is hurtful rather than helpful. How can we give good criticism that helps people make wise choices and grow in their faith? In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about ways to give good, helpful criticism.
We've all been the recipient of hurtful criticism. Perhaps someone lost their temper and lashed out at you. Or maybe, someone just wanted to hurt you. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can receive hurtful criticism without it destroying us.
We all struggle to read the Bible well. In this episode, Tommy and Trey give some helpful tips to consider as you learn to be more diligent in studying the Bible.
We recently sent a team to Southeast Asia to serve alongside Adam, an IMB missionary in Southeast Asia. On this episode, Adam joins the conversation to help us reflect on the team's trip and talk about why every church member should be involved in short-term missions. This is a great conversation! Listen and be encouraged!
Worry and anxiety seem to plague most of us. However, God doesn't want us to walk in worry and anxiety. Instead, He wants us to walk in perfect peace. In this episode Tommy and Trey talk about how we can "chill out" and learn to walk in the peace of God.
Have you ever struggled with gossip? If so, this episode is for you! Tommy and Trey have a candid conversation about the destructive nature of gossip and how to overcome it. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!
Donn, an IMB missionary in Asia, discusses with Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey lessons he learned from serving as a missionary in a persecuted country in Asia for thirteen years. We hope this episode encourages you to pray for persecuted believers. Donn recommended The Insanity of Godby Nik Ripken as a resource to help you understand the nature of the persecuted church.
In this episode, a Christian lady who has lived most of her life outside of the United States shares with Tommy and Trey three life lessons she has learned about her faith from living in some very difficult places.
Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time? Do you struggle with time management? Do you ever feel like you could be using your time better? Time is gift from God that we often squander away. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how we can make the most of the time that God has given us.
Seven years ago, Northwood had the opportunity had the opportunity to send out Adam Spurlock to plant a church in Hanahan, South Carolina. On this episode of the podcast, Adam sits down with Tommy and Trey to talk about five surprising truths he has learned about the calling of God during the last seven years of church planting. If what you hear blesses you, leave us a rating and review, and share this podcast with your friends!
There's no way to avoid it! We're all going to have conflict, and as a result, we're all going to have to have difficult conversations. In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about how to have difficult conversations effectively with a lot of grace and redemption.
What must you believe to be a follower of Jesus? It's a vital question that we must answer biblically. In this episode, Tommy, Trey, and Logan tackle this question. To learn more about the ministries of Northwood Baptist visit our website.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey have a practical conversation about how to grow in your relationship with Jesus. If you want to listen to the sermon "How to Be a Healthy to Be a Healthy Church Member" that Tommy mentioned, you can find it at northwoodbaptist.com. Tommy also referenced the books The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul, Knowing God by J.I. Packer, and How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart.
In this episode, Trey's son, Ivey Rhodes, joins the conversation to talk about five lessons he learned from his parents that he is trying to instill into the life of his children. Ivey is a church planter. He lives in Boston where he serves as the pastor of Mosaic Jamaica Plain. You can learn more about Ivey and his church by visiting the Mosaic Jamaica Plain website.
In this episode, Tommy and Trey talk about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. If you would like to keep up with our Sunday morning sermon series through the Book of Acts, you can always find our weekly messages on our website.
On this week's episode, Dr. Sam Greer, Lead Pastor of Red Bank Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, joins the conversation as we talk about four ways to be a Gospel conversationalist. Sam has written two books The Gospel Conversationand The Gospel Conversationalist.
In this episode of Connecting Faith to Life, Trey and Tommy talk about living in God's will and how to make decisions that are consistent with the will of God. This conversation is an extension of Pastor Tommy's sermon, "How to Wait on the Lord," found here. Also mentioned in this episode is Pastor Tommy's sermon, "Wisdom for Your Trials," found here.
Logan Catoe, Pastor of Missions and Discipleship at Northwood, joins Pastor Tommy and Trey to talk about why every believer should be involved in Global Missions. Be sure to check out our website, northwoodbaptist.com for more resources. You can also find our weekly sermon podcast by searching for Northwood Baptist Church in your favorite podcasting app.