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#40 Reaching Puerto Rico with the Gospel 10/13/2021

#40 Reaching Puerto Rico with the Gospel “One Church Comerío is the first Southern Baptist church ever in Comerío. And now, we are moving up in the mountain because we have other cities as well ... we would love to start working with those cities and take the gospel, the real gospel, the only one, to those cities.” Listen to Dr. Kevin Smith and Pastor Jorge Santiago talk about reaching Comerío with the gospel of Jesus Christ! /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/20803415

#39 Ministering to Gen Z 09/16/2021

#39 Ministering to Gen Z “What if Gen Z's greatest rebellion is believing that Jesus is the only Way and believing the Bible is literally true!” Kris Buckman and Shane Pruitt discuss ministering to the next generation. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/20488151

#38 A Conversation About Friendship 09/02/2021

#38 A Conversation About Friendship “‘What will it take for you to relinquish your passive approach to friendship?’” Thabiti Anyabwile and Dr. Kevin Smith talk about the importance of friendship. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/20348519

#37: Ministering to College Students 08/13/2021

#37: Ministering to College Students “One of the unique things about campus ministry is the opportunity to witness to international students!” Listen in as Pastor Rob Stephens and Dr. Kevin Smith discuss Church Planting and Campus Ministry. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/20131013

#36: Teaching and Preaching with an Apologetic Focus 07/20/2021

#36: Teaching and Preaching with an Apologetic Focus “God called the men and women of this time to meet the challenges of this day with the timeless truth of God’s word and the unchanging message of the gospel.” /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19872827

#35: Street Evangelism 07/08/2021

#35: Street Evangelism “Apologetics is no longer just a good thing; it’s a necessity.” Richelle Bryan talks about her journey through accepting Christ and her focus on street evangelism. Listen as Richelle and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of apologetics, the challenges evangelists face as the culture shifts, and questions of faith evolve. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19750109

#34: The Role of the Family in God’s Design 06/22/2021

#34: The Role of the Family in God’s Design Martin Luther called the family “The School for Character.” The family, from the beginning, was also intended to point forward to a greater family that was yet to come. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19566113

#33: The Christian Witness to Students 06/10/2021

#33: The Christian Witness to Students “Charles Spurgeon said, ‘Every command of scripture bears today's date.’ I don't care about the culture pressing in on us!” /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19433333

#32: Divinely Designed with God's Purpose in Mind 05/27/2021

#32: Divinely Designed with God's Purpose in Mind Recently, our Associate Executive Director Tom Stolle was able to sit down with author and board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Bergina Isbell. Listen as Tom and Dr. Bergina discuss ministry to individuals and families affected by disabilities. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19262765

#31: Mental Health and Ministry 05/13/2021

#31: Mental Health and Ministry Ministry presents many unique challenges for individuals struggling with mental health. And it's not limited to pastors. Often, wives and children struggle with the burdens of pastoral ministry as well. Listen in as Michael Crawford talks with Eliza Huie about the important topic of Mental Health and Ministry. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/19093097

#30: Leading Multigenerational Churches 04/23/2021

#30: Leading Multigenerational Churches Age diversity can prove to be challenging in ministry contexts. Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Dr. Curtis Hill of Ogletown Baptist Church on pastoring people of different ages. Dr. Hill will be joining us for our upcoming Teaching Roundtable in May to talk about effectively leading multigenerational churches. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/18836477

#29: The Christian Witness to Gen Z 04/14/2021

#29: The Christian Witness to Gen Z Since Christ's command in Matthew 28, every generation of believers has stood on the foundation laid by faithful believers before them. This generation is no different. So, how will we minister to the next generation? Listen in as Dr. Kevin Smith speaks with Randall Breland and Seth York about the challenges and opportunities involved with ministering to Gen Z. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/18727949

#28 Retreating on the Mountain 03/30/2021

#28 Retreating on the Mountain Retreating and spending time with God is a necessary discipline. Dr. Smith and Emily Reedy discuss various ways fruit is borne from “Meeting God on the Mountain” at Skycroft Conference Center. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/18542417

#27: What They Don't Teach Pastors in Seminary 03/18/2021

#27: What They Don't Teach Pastors in Seminary Listen in as Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the complexities of project management and strategic planning with Pastor Frank Duncan of Paramount Baptist Church in Hagerstown, MD. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/18380375

#26: Man Up! | Dr. Anthony Bradley 02/26/2021

#26: Man Up! | Dr. Anthony Bradley Men and boys are often neglected in our conversations about demographic ministry. They shouldn't be. Listen in as Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses the importance of pastoring, discipling, and caring for men in our churches. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/18110255

#25: Revitalization with Larry Davis and Dan Wilson 02/11/2021

#25: Revitalization with Larry Davis and Dan Wilson Many churches are in need of revitalization. But what does that look like? Listen in as Pastor Larry Davis and Pastor Dan Wilson talk about their church revitalization story at Grace Seaford in Delaware. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/17912672

#24: Multi-Racial Christian Marriage 01/28/2021

#24: Multi-Racial Christian Marriage Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Francisco and Nicole Rivera. Francisco and Nicole are members at the Village Church in Baltimore and are a mixed-race couple who have faced interesting but rewarding challenges. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/17727824

#23: Pastoring Unity in Churches 01/13/2021

#23: Pastoring Unity in Churches Recently, Dr. Smith interviewed Pastor Larry Lin of the Villiage Church in Baltimore. Pastor Lin discussed cultivating unity, diversity, inclusion, and holiness in our churches. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/17531105

#22 Pastoring and COVID-19 Restrictions 12/17/2020

#22 Pastoring and COVID-19 Restrictions Several months ago, we spoke with two Anne Arundel County pastors, Jon Brewer of Lake Shore Baptist Church and Dennis Gray of Riva Trace Baptist Church, about pastoring and respecting governing authorities during the rapidly changing and often confusing challenges presented by COVID-19. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/17233151

#21: Why Am I Southern Baptist? 12/02/2020

#21: Why Am I Southern Baptist? We are often asked, "Why should I want to affiliate with the SBC?" While there are countless advantages and disadvantages of affiliating with a denomination, Dr. Kevin Smith provides some of the reasons that he is personally committed to the Southern Baptist Convention. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/17038544

#20: Pastoral Depression 11/11/2020

#20: Pastoral Depression Listen in as Pastor Brian Moss discusses depression and anxiety in pastors and some ways in which pastors can seek help and healing from mental health issues. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/16774715

#19: Quarrels and the Future of the SBC 10/28/2020

#19: Quarrels and the Future of the SBC Listen in as Dr. Smith speaks with Bart Barber of FBC Farmersville in Texas. Pastor Barber has served in various capacities in the Southern Baptist Convention and provides us with an even-keeled perspective on the SBC. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/16581071

#18: Christians in Law 10/14/2020

#18: Christians in Law We have seen vocational diversity in the Church from the New Testament era to our modern day. Having brothers and sisters serving in various fields of influence enables us to gain valuable insights and have a distinctly Christian all different walks of life. Listen in as Dr. Smith and attorney Kathryn Freeman discuss various political, judicial, and biblical issues. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/16406444

#17: Pastor and Politician | Pastor James Gailliard 09/30/2020

#17: Pastor and Politician | Pastor James Gailliard Recently, Dr. Smith spoke with Pastor James Gailliard of Word Tabernacle in Rocky Mount, NC. Pastor Gailliard serves his local district in the North Carolina General Assembly. Take a listen to hear from Pastor Gailliard's unique perspective as an elected official who serves as a Southern Baptist Pastor. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/16216187

#16: What Pastors Wish You Knew 09/16/2020

#16: What Pastors Wish You Knew Over the past year, we have seen an alarming number of individuals struggling with depression and mental illness. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/16032926

#15: The Dynamic Challenges of Christian Parenting 09/01/2020

#15: The Dynamic Challenges of Christian Parenting Parenting is always difficult. But being in ministry presents additional challenges that can be overwhelming. Listen in as Pastor Chris Davis and his wife Morgan discuss some of the dynamic challenges of Christian parenting. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/15841766

#14: Teaching from Genesis with Dr. Ken Keathley 08/18/2020

#14: Teaching from Genesis with Dr. Ken Keathley Listen in as Dr. Ken Keathley of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary discusses some important aspects of understanding and teaching the Book of Genesis. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/15662090

#13: Christian Unity and Politics 08/04/2020

#13: Christian Unity and Politics We recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Joel Carwile of First Baptist Church in Athens, Alabama. Listen in as Dr. Smith and Dr. Carwile discuss how to engage in political discourse while maintaining authentic Christian unity. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/15478121

#12: Mental Health in Pastoral Ministry 07/21/2020

#12: Mental Health in Pastoral Ministry It is important to remember that our pastors are people. They are vulnerable to the same challenges and struggles as congregation members. Michael Crawford and Tally Wilgis recently discussed some of the challenges that pastors face regarding mental health and managing high-expectations. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/15301559

#11: Evangelism with Dr. James Merritt 07/08/2020

#11: Evangelism with Dr. James Merritt Recently, we had Dr. James Merritt on the podcast to discuss the importance of evangelism in our churches and communities. Listen in for some practical and compelling truth with regard to living out the Great Commission. /episode/index/show/peculiarpeoplepodcast/id/15131975

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