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Dear Church

Ripple of Light
Christianity
Faith
Baptism
Sermon Preparation
Jesus
Higher Education
Youth Ministry
Discipleship
Parenting
Christian Education
Prayer
Bible
Church Leadership
Ministry
Spiritual Warfare
Women's Empowerment
Christian Faith
Freed-Hardeman University
Walnut Street Church
Preaching

Tune in, week-to-week, as Chris McCurley explores some of the deeper questions about being a Christian, and the church as a whole.

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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 picture of Scripture, how we fit into God's story, and why the Old Testament is essential t... more

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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 Aaron Gallagher, co-host of The Authentic Christian Podcast, to explore the history of the b... more

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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 Jake Hisaw to explore these important questions and examine what Scripture says about bapt... more

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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 social media through In Between Sundays to answer questions about faith and reach people on... more

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Dimitri Sims
Preacher and PhD student at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Briensburg Church of Christ
Episode: Ep. #379 | Dimitri Sims
Aaron Gallagher
Gospel Broadcasting Network content creator and co-host of The Authentic Christian Podcast
Gospel Broadcasting Network
Episode: Ep. #378 | Aaron Gallagher
Jake Hisaw
Youth minister in Mesquite; co-creator of Progressive Primitivist
Progressive Primitivist (YouTube/Facebook/TikTok)
Episode: Ep. #377 | Jake Hisaw
Marco Arroyo
Pastor/Preacher and YouTube apologist
In Between Sundays
Episode: Ep. #376 | Marco Arroyo
Jody Apple
Speaker and theologian; guest on episode
Church leader in East Tennessee/North Georgia
Episode: Ep. #375 | Jody Apple
Keith Harris
New president of Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University
Episode: Ep. #374 | Dr. Keith Harris
Garrett Best
Assistant Dean of the College of Bible and Ministry and Director of the Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University
Episode: Ep. #373 | Garrett Best
Gantt Carter
Guest theologian discussing faith in the ancient world
Elk City Church of Christ (via 2nd & Adams Church of Christ)
Episode: Ep. #372 | Gantt Carter
Ryan Goodwin
Pastor, about Florida church community
Glen Springs Church of Christ (Gainesville, FL)
Episode: Ep. #371 | Ryan Goodwin

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Chris McCurley
Host focused on exploring Christian living and church dynamics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
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    A Trucker
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding!

    Chris does a phenomenal job with bringing relevant discussions to the forefront. It is well worth your time.

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    United States5 years ago
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    Great Stuff! Thanks for getting this on Apple Podcasts.

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    United States6 years ago
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    Wonderful podcast! One of my favorites to listen to!

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    United States6 years ago

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Consistently provides actionable takeaways for ministry and family life.
Hosts bring depth with scripture and personal stories; very engaging.
Thoughtful, practical faith discussions and real-world applications.
High-quality guests and diverse topics keep conversations fresh.

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Ep. #379 | Dimitri Sims
Q: How does Jesus fulfill the law and the prophets, including passages that were not straightforward predictions about him?
Sims explains that Jesus fulfills Israel's story by representing the people and completing what they were meant to do. Some New Testament references connect Jesus to earlier events and patterns, not only to direct predictions about the future.
Ep. #379 | Dimitri Sims
Q: How do we often misread the Old Testament, using it as proof text or as children's stories instead of seeing its larger narrative?
Sims says readers should attend to each passage's original context and its connections to the wider story. The Gospels portray Jesus as embodying Israel's story, while New Testament writers use Old Testament citations and echoes to explain his identity and mission.
Ep. #378 | Aaron Gallagher
Q: What is the most kind of fascinating thing you've come across in studying all of this? I mean, what blew your mind when you're looking through this?
Gallagher says he was surprised that many prominent Roman Catholic figures historically did not regard the Deuterocanonical books as Scripture on the same level as the other books. He notes that the Council of Trent made an authoritative decision in the 1500s and that Eastern Orthodox views have also differed.
Ep. #378 | Aaron Gallagher
Q: The Bible, its origins, and how we have it today. Just kind of give us the Reader's Digest condensed version of how we got here.
Gallagher explains inspiration, how early Christians recognized the books as Scripture, and how questions of canon and textual transmission developed. He discusses internal New Testament references, Jewish recognition of the Old Testament books, and evidence from early Christian writers and historical sources.
Ep. #372 | Gantt Carter
Q: Tell us about the work there. How's things going in Elk City?
Gantt describes a busy season with Vacation Bible School and Summer Series, and emphasizes the community and ministry activity in Elk City, Oklahoma.

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A thoughtful, faith-forward discussion show that centers on practical Christian living, church leadership, and how to navigate contemporary issues with grace. Recent episodes cover kindness as a strategy for evangelism, how to read biblical narratives through the lens of identity in Christ, generosity as worship, moving from monumental to movement-minded churches, and personal stories of recovery, grief, and family faith. The show frequently features pastors and ministry leaders who share actionable insights for building communities, mentoring others, and integrating faith into daily life. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want real-world faith guidance, leadership tips for faith-based groups, and encouragement from stories of resilien... more

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