Best Matthew Cade Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 15: Why We Left Teaching (and Where We Hid While We Stayed) 57:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Robert, Matthew, and Brugge dive deep into the bittersweet—and sometimes hilarious—world of teachers leaving their jobs and the hidden realities behind the classroom door. They talk about: The emotional chaos of packing up years of teaching memories into giant bags The secret hideouts teachers swea…

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From the Delta to the ERLC: A Conversation with Matthew Morgan 34:19

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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Matthew Morgan. He serves as the pastor at Grace Community Church in Indianola, Mississippi. Matthew also serves as the Vice Chair of ERLC's Trustee Executive Committee. We cover a lot of territory in this episode from ministry in the Delta to the latest with SBC's Ethics …

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Chainsaws, Sermons, and a 600-Pound Pig: Jonathan Poe on Bivocational Ministry 31:05

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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Jonathan Poe. He serves as a Bivocational pastor at Bolton Baptist Church in Clinton. Known in the community for his tree-cutting business and farm, he dives into his passion for God's calling in his life and why others should pray about becoming a bivo pastor as well. Aro…

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Episode 14: Field Trip Fails, Emergency Room Runs, and Outback Steakhouse 1:09:10

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Send us a text In this unforgettable episode of Playing Teacher, Rob, Brugge, and Matthew take us behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic rituals in education: the school field trip. It all begins with a subway disaster—Matthew describes watching a class trip unravel on public transit, complete with unsupervised elementary students and overwhe…

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More Than Music: Behind the 2025 Youth Choir Camp & Tour 22:59

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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Kris Smith, Worship Ministries Director, and Elizabeth Knight, All-State Youth Choir Event Coordinator, about the week of All-State. We also hear firsthand from a couple of students about their four years of experience in All-State. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mb…

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Dallas Kickoff: Mississippi Baptists Fellowship Before the SBC Meeting 16:21

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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations around the Mississippi Baptist fellowship at the Dallas convention center before the start of the business sessions of the Southern Baptist Convention. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp July 8-11: SMACK Camp July 8-12: …

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Episode 13: The Secret Game of Calling Out...Rules, Risks & Ridiculousness 1:01:07

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Send us a text In Episode 13 of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on one of the most absurd realities of working in education: calling out sick. From planning sub folders while mid-fever to writing emergency plans in a NyQuil haze, we explore the ridiculous, guilt-ridden, and occasionally hilarious world of teacher absences. We talk about: …

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Send Strong: The IMB Connection for Missional Churches 24:51

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Lazenby with the IMB. We continue the recent theme of further understanding MS Baptists' partnership with the missional sending arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. Hear ways you can lead your church to a sending, missional, church with help from our Mississippi r…

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Episode 12: Teacher Headlines, DOE Dreams & The 50-Minute Flop 58:43

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Send us a text 📘 Episode Description: In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we debut a brand-new segment: 🎤 Teacher Headlines with Janine Brugge, where we explore what’s really going on in the world of education—both the serious and the absurd. This week, we take a hard look at the NYC Department of Education’s failed initiative known as …

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Vision Journey Ride-Along: MS Pastors visit IMB headquarters 16:21

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a ride-along with Mission Mobilization's Vision Journey to the International Missions Board's headquarters in Richmond, VA. Get a glimpse into a trip that included 9 pastors from Mississippi learning more about the cooperative effort in Southern Baptist life that sends equips and sends missi…

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Episode 11: Field Day, Minecraft Battle & Upstanders 45:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…

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SBC 2025 Preview: A Conversation with Dr. Shawn Parker 27:41

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's Executive Director & Treasurer, Dr. Shawn Parker. Jon, Tanner, and Dr. Parker walk through the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas the week of June 9. Hear key points of the schedule and business meeting. NOTE: This was recorded on May 8. The schedule an…

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Episode 10: Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand 1:00:30

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Send us a text 🎙️ Playing Teacher Ep. 10 – Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand Description: In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt recounts a jaw-dropping moment when he was called out in front of students for returning to class 30 seconds late after using the bathroom—yes, 30 seconds. Jeannine and Robert reflect on how often teacher…

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Investing in the Next Generation: Zach DePriest on Student Ministry in Mississippi 22:13

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's new Student Ministries Consultant, Zach DePriest. We catch Zach while attending the 2025 Timothy Project Conference at Colonial Heights Baptist Church after he leads a breakout about student ministry. Listen in to hear his heart for connecting with student ministry…

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Episode 9: Carrots, Sticks, and the Art of Motivation in the Classroom 1:11:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we unpack one of the most familiar — and controversial — strategies in elementary education: rewards and incentives. From treasure boxes and pizza parties to Dojo points and public praise, we examine how these practices shape student motivation, behavior, and identity in the classroom. Are we inspi…

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When the Sky Broke Open: Justin Knight’s Tornado Experience and Ministry Since 23:47

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Justin Knight about the mid-March outbreak of tornadoes in the Tylertown area. Justin pastors FBC Tylertown and recalls the moment multiple tornadoes wrecked the community and how the church and Mississippi Baptists stepped up to help minister. Around the Corner Ev…

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More Than a Village: Sean Milner Shares the Mission Behind Mother’s Day Focus 22:17

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Executive Director of The Baptist Children's Village, Sean Milner. We discuss the valuable ministry opportunities across the state through their Continuum of Care initiative. BCV provides at-risk children and families with hope and a strong foundation for their future…

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King's Church launches into Easter; Kyle Rosas describes last few weeks 25:05

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Kyle Rosas. He is the Lead Pastor of the newly launched King's Church in Anthem, Arizona (North Phoenix). We hear how God has provided through the launching process to a big celebration on Easter Sunday. Many Mississippi Baptist churches partner with King's Church. Around…

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A conversation about leading through change with Dr. Jeff Iorg 22:30

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeff Iorg, President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. John Maxed, Director of MBCB's Church Planting/Revitalization Department, joins Jon Martin and Tanner Cade to glean from Dr. Iorg's wisdom about pastoral transitions. This episode can b…

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Episode 7: Remember When… (Memorable Moments & Movie Magic) 1:00:22

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about the moments that stick—the scenes from our lives as educators that play in our minds like movies. You know the ones: the hallway showdown, the field trip fiasco, the spontaneous dance party, the kid who said something so profound you wrote it on a post-it and never threw it away. We r…

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Episode 6: I Did It My Way: Authenticity in a System That Doesn’t Always Want It 38:24

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about something every educator feels at some point—what it means to be yourself in a school system that often prefers you to color inside the lines. Whether it’s pushing against outdated norms, teaching in ways that aren’t “in the handbook,” or simply showing up as your full, weird, passion…

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Episode 8: Teaching and Learning During COVID in NYC 53:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we rewind to one of the most surreal, exhausting, and defining chapters in modern education: COVID in New York City. Teaching during the pandemic wasn’t just about pivoting to Zoom—it was about surviving, adapting, and finding humanity in the chaos. We talk candidly about what it meant to be an edu…

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Episode 4: Roll Film: Cinema, Memory, and Metaphor in the Classroom 57:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on a not-so-secret weapon in our teaching toolbox: cinema. Whether we were screening something in our makeshift movie theater during lunch or showing a film to an entire class, movies weren’t just a break—they were world-builders. But this episode isn’t about the obvious cu…

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Episode 5: Are We Okay? (Spoiler: Probably Not) 58:18

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Send us a text Teaching, Sanity, and the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout In this episode of Playing Teacher, we ask the question that lingers behind every empty coffee cup, every hallway meltdown, and every wildly creative bulletin board at 2AM: Are we okay? Spoiler alert: probably not. We take a lighthearted but honest look at the emotional …

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Episode 3: The Hook: The Art of Captivation 42:27

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we dive into The Hook—that elusive, electric moment when a teacher pulls students in and makes them want to learn. It’s the magic trick, the spark, the wink across the room that says, “This is going to be good.” But here’s the thing: it’s not in the lesson plan template, and it sure doesn’t show up…

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Episode 2: Preps and Lunches (and Superpong) 36:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt, Rob, and Brugge crack open one of the most sacred and underrated parts of the school day: preps and lunches. More than just breaks, these windows of time were life-saving lifelines in the relentless hustle of NYC public school teaching. We reflect on how these moments offered space to breathe…

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Smokey Gibson shares leadership wisdom in 10 years of ministry at FBC Biloxi 27:23

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Smokey Gibson at FBC Biloxi. Smokey discusses recently celebrating 10 years of pastoral leadership at the church. Also, we hear about unique avenues of ministry in Biloxi as the whole church celebrates 150 years in 2025. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/even…

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Don Gann describes unique ministry strategies in Oxford 19:23

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Don Gann, Senior Pastor at FBC Oxford. We get into talks about ministry when you are steps away from one of the largest universities in the Southeast. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations April 3: C…

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Dr. Jeff Iorg talks through SBC life and Cooperation while visiting Oxford 26:09

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeff Iorg about his first year as the President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention. Before he speaks at a CP100 special dinner event at FBC Oxford, Jon and Tanner ask him about various aspects of SBC life. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events Ma…

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Jon Daniels emphasizes the importance of evangelism ministry 26:57

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the pastor at FBC Flora, Jon Daniels. He shares about his heart for leading and modeling evangelism in his life. Hear how Flora continually has a heart for reaching their community through evangelism and prayer. As we lead up to Easter Sunday, we hope stories of evangelis…

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Matt Martin discusses ministry in Natchez; Pre-Impact Training Visit 21:55

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Matt Martin. He serves at FBC Natchez as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Young Adults. We get into a conversation about ministry in the historic river city, and transition into a conversation about what to expect in in the upcoming 2025 Impact Trainings. Around the…

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Nick Wolfe talks through the Worship and Media Conference in Brookhaven 20:55

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Nick Wolfe while in attendance at the 2025 Mississippi Worship and Media Conference. Nick serves as the Worship & Media Pastor at FBC Brookhaven, and discusses what it's like hosting such an event gathering worship and creative leaders across Mississippi. Around the Corne…

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Dr. Reggie Ogea discusses Pastoral Tenure and Increased Dropout Rate 29:59

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Reggie Ogea, Professor of Leadership and Pastoral Ministry at NOBTS. We dive into his research in a presentation titled "Critical Factors in Pastoral Tenure." The average pastoral tenure in the Southern Baptist Convention is 3.5 to 4 years. Churches struggle to find p…

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Blake Thompson & Evan Lenow discuss life at Mississippi College 32:27

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Blake Thompson and Dr. Evan Lenow at Mississippi College. Blake talks about his time on campus as President, and we hear updates on the upcoming changes happening in the Christian Studies Department. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events February 20: N…

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Steve Gaines shares insights on pastoring after decades of ministry 28:30

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Steve Gaines, a well-known pastor within the Southern Baptist Convention with decades of pastoral ministry experience. Jon and Tanner caught him for a conversation while he spoke at the Evangelism Conference in Brandon, Mississippi. Around the Corner Events: All Events: m…

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John Allen May talks Church Planting in Mississippi; New Leadership at 242 Network 24:18

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with John Allen May about the 242 Network in Mississippi. He discusses the church planting history and recent leadership changes within the network. John Allen serves full-time as the Lead Pastor at Eastpoint church in Desoto County. 242network.com Around the Corner Events: Al…

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Hispanic Pastor discusses new church plant in Richland 25:40

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Rolando Ortiz about his new Hispanic church plant in Richland, Mississippi. He shares his background of planting five churches in Cuba and explains how a Mississippi pastor helped kickstart the vision for planting in Rankin County. If you have any questions about contacti…

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Talking revitalization and pastor cohorts with friends from South Carolina Baptist Convention 23:11

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with two leaders from the South Carolina Baptist Convention. They were guest trainers meeting with Associational leaders and local pastors about how to see church revitalization in associations. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events January 26-27: State Evangel…

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Los Angeles church planter shares about fires and new connection to MS Baptists 26:55

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Trenton Mueller, church plater in Los Angeles, about his last seven days ministering during wildfires. The Abiding Church is located minutes from one of the main fires in LA, and they quickly found themselves in a large relief effort to help families in the community. Hea…

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Year in Review: Celebrating Conversations and Stats in 2024 16:23

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation celebrating 2024! Jon and Tanner discuss some stats of the year and the list of stories they were thankful to bring to the table this year. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events January 11: DISCERN January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Spri…

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Q & A with Ken Hall; retiring after 17 years at the Baptist Building 32:58

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Hall. Ken has served in the Discipleship / Sunday School Department for 17 years as a consultant in Student Ministry. We take time to hear about his years of ministry. Listen to hear some laughing, funny comments, and even some wisdom. Around the Corner Events: All Ev…

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Brent Leatherwood shares how the ERLC is bringing hope to the public square 34:02

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Brent Leatherwood. He discusses how they serve in the public square on behalf of Southern Baptists. Tune in to hear how 2024 was one of the busiest years for his staff. Around the Corner Events: All Even…

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Andrew Chesteen talks through ministry in New Albany and Chairman of the Executive Committee 15:46

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Andrew Chesteen at the December Mississippi Baptist Convention Board meeting day at Central Hills Baptist Retreat. This regularly scheduled Board meeting day starts with the first Executive Committee meeting of the new business year. Andrew serves as the Senior Pastor at …

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All things Missions and Mississippi Baptists with Chad McCord 20:48

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in an in-depth look at Mississippi Baptist missions. Chad McCord talks through activity this Fall and into 2025 with the Missions Mobilization Department. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events January 11: DISCERN January 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal Springs…

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Cody Hensley and Garrett Mills discuss serving in the Lead Pastor role for the first time 24:09

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with two new pastors in Mississippi, Cody Hensley and Garrett Mills. Cody serves in Madison, and Garrett now serves in Summit. Both talk about their journey to pastorate and share the value of connections to other leaders in Baptist life. Around the Corner Events: All Events: …

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Ben Mandrell visits with Mississippi Baptists during the Annual Meeting 24:13

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of Lifeway, Ben Mandrell. He discusses his early years of leading Lifeway and how 2020 greatly shaped the approach for his team. Hear what is happening with Lifeway going into the future. Annual Meeting Links: First Day Bulletin Second Day Bulletin Annual Me…

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Nathan Lino discusses leading the church in prayer and evangelism 23:12

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Senior Pastor at FBC Forney (Texas), Nathan Lino. While he was preaching at the 2024 Pastors' Conference, Jon and Tanner spent some time hearing his heart about leading his church to value prayer and evangelism. Annual Meeting Links: First Day Bulletin Second Day Bull…

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Dr. Parker recaps the 188th Annual Meeting 27:28

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation reviewing the 188th Annual Meeting with MBCB's Executive Director, Dr. Shawn Parker. Annual Meeting Links: First Day Bulletin Second Day Bulletin Annual Meeting Recordings 2024 Book of Reports Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events November 4-6: KidMin Retreat N…

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Hubert Yates updates Mississippi Baptists on Disaster Relief after two major hurricanes 28:08

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Hubert Yates, Mississippi Baptist Disaster Relief Director. We hear about the relief efforts after two major hurricanes in the Southeast resulted in historic damage. Mississippi Baptists are partnering with an army of Southern Baptists Disaster Relief teams to minister du…

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Order of Business Committee Chair, Grant Stegall, talks through 2024 Annual Meeting Program 23:05

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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Grant Stegall who serves as the Chairman of the Order of Business Committee. Grant is the Pastor at Desoto Hills Baptist Church and has faithfully led discussions through the order of the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Hear all of the details as we talk through each sess…