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When serving in ministry, we are often clear on the “what” behind the mission we are trying to accomplish and the "how" behind achieving our ministry objectives. Ironically, we can often forget the "why" behind the ministry we do. The purpose of "Grace Church Members" podcast is to discuss discipleship practices in the life of our church and help our congregation to think about why we do the things we do. We hope each episode challenges our members to be more fully devoted to God and his mis ...
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EP 46: Does God Have More in Mind for Marriage? with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer
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42:44In this episode, Scott and Whitney are in the studio with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer to talk about a biblical vision for God-centered marriage and how we serve our married members as a church. Brad is a former attorney who, along with his wife Marilyn, co-founded Grace Marriage ministry. Jeremy is our Pastor of Marriage and Premarital here at Gra…
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EP 45: Natural Burial Update with Jennifer Dill
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36:24Scott and Whitney sit down with Jennifer Dill, our Natural Burial Coordinator to get an update three and a half years after we introduced our natural burial ministry. They review how and why our church wanted to engage this topic, Jennifer explains more about what the process of natural burial looks like, and she shares some stories and encourageme…
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EP 44: The Holidays: Challenges and Hope with Joey Altom
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44:35In our last episode of 2024, Scott and Whitney invite Joey Altom, one of our pastors, in the studio to discuss the holiday season and some of the unique spiritual challenges it can present. Whether it’s loneliness, grief, family tensions, cultural expectations, or just being busy, December doesn’t always look the way we hope it will. As a church fa…
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EP 43: An Abundance Mindset in a Scarcity Culture
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43:58For Giving Tuesday, Scott and Whitney sat down in the studio to expand on the idea of generosity and how God designed us to be generous like him. This flows out of a desire for us to be transformed instead of simply completing a transaction. They discuss the abundance vs. scarcity mindset that Scripture describes and the joy and freedom that awaits…
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EP 42: Nicaragua Partnership with Fabricio Mendoza and Wes Cavin
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1:07:11Scott and Whitney get the chance to interview Fabricio Mendoza, who works with our partner organization in Nicaragua, Christ for the City International, and Wes Cavin, who has served as our Nicaragua team lead for several years. We’ve partnered with CFCI in Nicaragua for over 20 years now—Fabricio and Wes share how we’ve been able to support local …
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EP 41: Church Revitalization in Historic Poe Mill with Mitch Miller
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51:20In this episode, Scott Mozingo is in the studio with Mitch Miller, the lead pastor at one of our local church partners, Griggs Memorial Baptist Church. Griggs sits just outside downtown Greenville, and Mitch shares about their mission to worship Jesus, revitalize the church, and reach the neighborhood of Poe Mill. They also discuss the impact of Mi…
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EP 40: Parenting Students with Matt and Ashley Gaymon
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45:24In this episode, Scott and Whitney sit down with Matt and Ashley Gaymon who are members at our Pelham campus, lead high school student groups, and are parenting teenagers of their own. They share stories of their successes and failures as parents and reflect on how Scripture, community, and the local church have shaped their approach to discipling …
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After wrapping up our teaching series on Self Made, we sat down with series co-creators Haley Barinowski, Scofield Foster, and Blake Payne to ask some follow-up questions. They expound on topics like healthy emotion and ambition, the most prevalent self made song in our church, performance mentality in serving, singleness, and more. If you have que…
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EP 38: Summer Book Recommendations with Grace Church Staff
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41:37We’re switching it up on this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast to bring you a diversified list of summer reading recommendations from 13 of our incredible staff members. We’ve included everything from biographies to historical fiction and fantasy, southern gothic mystery and liturgy, and of course some strong Christian reads as well. We …
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In this episode, Scott sits down with Mike Chibbaro to discuss the value of maintaining humility and curiosity throughout our lives. As an avid reader and learner himself, Mike shares how he has cultivated habits in his own life to prevent complacency and pursue an expanding imagination. If you have questions or want access to additional resources,…
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In this final installment of celebrating Front Porch, we have three stories from volunteers in various roles. Kady Jacobs is a community leader who provides training for residents around emotional intelligence and community living. Savannah Robinson is a high school student who offers up her afternoons to serve in after-school childcare. Kevin and …
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In the second episode of our Front Porch series, Whitney sits down with two residents, Nathan and Graham. Nathan talks about how Front Porch has provided space for him and his daughter to connect over creativity as they designed a fun activity for their neighbors’ kids. Graham tells several heartwarming stories of how Front Porch has supported him …
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EP 33: Interview with Bernard Kabaru (Kenya) - Part 2
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42:04Description In this episode, we continue our interview with Bernard Kabaru and Ryan Burns as they explain how our medical teams help our partners in Kenya build credibility for their local churches. Scott also sits down with Chris Stalnaker, who recently returned from a mission trip to Kenya. She shares how this mission trip taught her to abide mor…
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EP 32: Interview with Bernard Kabaru (Kenya) - Part 1
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32:06In this two-part series, our friends Bernard Kabaru Mwangi and Ryan Burns join Scott Mozingo in the studio to discuss our 13-year partnership in Kenya, now with LEFTI International. They share personal anecdotes (including Bernard’s testimony), the ministry philosophy behind the OVC program, Kenyan cultural context, mission trip goals, and recent p…
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In this episode, Scott Mozingo sits down with Bill White and Jim Taylor to discuss our next teaching series: the book of Malachi. They review the historical and cultural context of the original audience, discuss major themes, provide helpful perspectives to engage the book, and share how our teaching team is thinking about upcoming series. If you h…
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In this episode, Scott Mozingo hosts Tanner Corley and Blake Payne to discuss our new core value of Faithfully Gathered. They cover how and why this new language was developed, how it relates to the previous core value of Relationally Connected, and what it looks like for us to implement faithful gathering in our personal and corporate practice. If…
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EP29: Abiding in Christ: Navigating Discipleship in a Performance-Driven Culture
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55:35In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, host Chris Rivers, along with Scott Mozingo and Whitney Maness, discuss the concept of abiding in Christ. The conversation covers biblical context, our culture’s emphasis on performance, and the practical ways we can move towards abiding and finding rest in Jesus. If you have questions or want ac…
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EP28: Foster & Adopt: Echoing God's Unconditional Love in Today's World
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34:50In this episode of the Grace Church Members podcast, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo, along with Beth Drake and Daniel Black, discuss the Church's role in foster care and adoption. This conversation is framed by the nature of the gospel and Scripture’s call to support the vulnerable, especially children. Living out the gospel through fostering and a…
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EP27: War In Israel—Historical Perspectives and Prayer
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50:37In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, Chris Rivers sits down with Scott Mozingo and Dr. Tim Wardle, a professor from Furman University, to discuss the historical, political, and geographical complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian region. This context can provide a framework for us to understand the significant challenges that Arab C…
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In this episode of The Grace Church Members Podcast, hosts Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo discuss honoring and caring for the elderly with Julia Eldred and Joey Altom. Looking at the topic from a biblical perspective, they explore why honoring the elderly is a discipleship issue. As we consider our calling to value God’s image in all seasons of hum…
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In this episode of the Grace Church Members podcast, Chris Rivers sits down with Cary Sanders, Grace Church Travelers Rest member and CEO of JUMPSTART. JUMPSTART is a gospel-centered organization that disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. Chris and Cary discuss the history of our ministry partnership with JUMP…
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EP24: Why Being Self-Made Is a Threat to Your Spiritual Health
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45:14In this episode of the Grace Church Members podcast, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo talk with Downtown campus pastor Scofield Foster and volunteer Haley Barinowski about the concept of being self-made. Our culture elevates autonomy and self-reliance, which is an alluring concept, but it fuels our anxiety and loneliness. We can only find freedom, re…
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In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, Jennifer Dill, the Care and Recovery Director at Grace Church, discusses loss, empathy, and the important ministry of being present with others in crisis situations. Jennifer has served as a hospital chaplain and a hospice worker, and she provides helpful insights into what it means to enter into…
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EP22: Disability & The Church: The Value and Purpose of Every Individual
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34:50In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, Chris Rivers and Jordyn Schirripa speak with Joe Clarey and Madison Carithers in their involvement leading Mosaic, which focuses on discipleship for individuals with disabilities. Mosaic's mission is to equip and disciple individuals with disabilities and integrate them into the church. Joe share…
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EP21: Returning to John's Gospel with Bill White
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41:49In this episode of the Grace Church Members podcast, Chris Rivers, Bill White, and Scott Mozingo discuss our teaching series in the Gospel of John. After a summer hiatus, it’s helpful to reflect on key narratives from the first ten chapters of John's Gospel and explore the big ideas as we return to finish the series this fall. Time stamps 00:24 - B…
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EP20: Bonus Episode: Mission Partners, Domestic and International
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39:45In this episode of the Grace Church Members Podcast, Chris Rivers and Scott Moziongo interview Derek Nelson and Jenn Comer, members of the Outreach Team at Grace Church. Derek and Jenn discuss our partnerships with Hunger Corp in Puerto Rico, Christ for the City International in Nicaragua, and the OVC program supporting orphans and vulnerable child…
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EP19: Serving the Hispanic Community at Grace Church
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18:30In this podcast episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo interview Brandon Garcia, campus Pastor of Grace Church’s Español campus. Brandon shares his journey of becoming a worship leader at Grace Church Español in Greenville and talks about the unique challenges of serving the Latino population in the Upstate. 00:16 - Brandon tells how he came from …
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EP18: Why Is Missions a Discipleship Issue?
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37:47In this podcast episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Shannon Foster discuss Robby Richard’s role in Grace Church's Outreach ministry, particularly with international partnerships. 5:23 Robby shares some experiences that have shaped his thoughts on missions. 11:16 Robby explains why missions is essential for Christian believers. 17:18 Robby dis…
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In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Matt Rogers, pastor of the Christ Fellowship Cherrydale in Greenville, South Carolina (https://www.cfcherrydale.com/staff), about the importance of reading the Bible and applying it to our daily lives. Utilizing a resource Matt developed called the Seven Arrows, listeners will learn how this tool was develo…
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EP16: It's Pentecost Sunday—What Does That Mean?
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26:02In this podcast episode, Chris Rivers, Jim Taylor, and Brian Darnell discuss the significance of Pentecost in the context of the church. This conversation explores the historical context of Pentecost and the importance of the Holy Spirit's coming to dwell within believers individually and the church as a body. If you have questions or want access t…
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In this episode, Jeff Eenigenburg guides listeners through a 15-minute prayer prompt using the Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 . Following a recent episode (Episode 12) of the Grace Church Members’ podcast focused on prayer with Ryan Donell, this resource offers a tangible application of the principles discussed. Listeners will walk through t…
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In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, LeeAnne Cavin, and Brian Burgess give an update on Front Porch Housing. They discuss the residents it supports (1:01), development/expansion of the organization (3:15), current staff (4:35), ministry opportunities (6:39), and goals for the future (9:45). They also discuss ways we, as members, can partne…
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EP13: How Should We Think about Holy Week?
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26:13In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, Brian Darnell, and Chris McGowan discuss how we should be preparing for Holy Week (2:00), what people can look forward to about our Good Friday services (13:58), and how we should think about Easter (17:00). Be sure to check out https://gracechurchsc.org/easteratgracechurch mentioned in the episode. If …
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EP12: Why is Prayer a Discipleship Issue?
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41:09In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Ryan Donell discuss prayer as a formative practice and explore how prayer can serve as a barometer to what we truly believe about God, the gospel, and our salvation. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION In what ways am I cultivating my prayer life so I can experience the fullness of walking with God? What habit…
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EP11: Why is Parenting a Discipleship Issue?
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38:44In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Bill White discuss the important role of parents as primary disciple makers in their children’s lives and the need for intentionality and engagement from parents as they seek to train the next generation. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION Do I view myself as the primary disciple maker of my children, or do I…
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EP10: Bonus Episode Q and A with Matt Williams
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17:25In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo host a Q and A with Matt Williams. They pose questions such as: How does Grace decide what series/book of the Bible to teach? Why do we use the NLT? Why is plurality in teaching important for us as a church? What are we trying to develop in our younger teachers? After Matt shares his thoughts and insi…
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EP9: Why is Reading the Bible a Discipleship Issue?
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36:30In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Matt Williams discuss how to create space for Bible reading and practical strategies for investing in this area of our spiritual growth. They explore the important role of the Scriptures as a long term investment and as a means of feeding our souls. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What are some short term …
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EP8: Why is Generosity a Discipleship Issue?
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33:19In this episode, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo discuss the concept of generosity as it relates to discipleship. They explore what the Bible says about money and the bigger picture of how God is using the resources in our lives to drive our devotion to him. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION Where do most of my ideas about money, generosity, and stewardship …
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EP7: Why is Recovery a Discipleship Issue?
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EP6: Why is Membership a Discipleship Issue?
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27:47In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Daniel Moore discuss the biblical and historical basis for membership in a local church. From the beginning, we read in the Scriptures how God covenanted with his people (i.e. Abraham, David) to bring salvation to man. The promise was fulfilled in Christ, and believers are now united to Christ and l…
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EP5: Why is Death and Dying a Discipleship Issue?
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31:00In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Matt Kelley discuss death, the natural burial process, and the opportunity to care for and disciple members through this unique season. Matt shares how a conversation with his dad, along with several other contributing factors, spurred discussions about natural burial and what it might look like for…
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EP4: Why is Singing a Discipleship Issue?
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41:45In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Brian Darnell discuss singing and how this act of worship plays a role in maturing us as disciples of Christ. Brian shares how worship comes in many different forms but, at its core, is a personal response to God. One of the most practical ways we can respond to God is through singing. It gives us t…
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EP3: Why is Baptism a Discipleship Issue?
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23:28In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Chris McGowan discuss baptism as worship and how it serves as an “ebenezer” for believers to grow in their devotion to God. In the Old Testament, we read of prophets and leaders setting up stone monuments to remind them of God’s help and deliverance. Baptism, likewise, is a powerful, public declarat…
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EP2: Why is Serving a Discipleship Issue?
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23:50In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and LeeAnne Cavin discuss serving and the role it plays in moving us from an outlook oriented on self to an outlook oriented on others. LeeAnne defines the word serving as simply “giving your life away.” She emphasizes it is more than just filling a role or doing a specific job, it is an orientation of …
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In the first episode of "Grace Church Members" podcast, Chris Rivers and Scott Mozingo discuss the purpose of the podcast and give listeners an idea of what to expect. They address how we are often clear on the “what” behind the mission we are trying to accomplish and the "how" behind achieving our ministry objectives, but forget the "why" behind t…
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