Podcast
Better Together
Hosted by NAFWB · EN
The Better Together Podcast produced by the National Association of Free Will Baptists features short, practical, and informative interviews with people from the "trenches" of ministry.
40episodes
Episodes
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How The Great Commission Overcomes the Language Barrier - Mike Morrison
Mar 900:21:51Tap to summarize“We’re an embassy for Christ’s Kingdom, and that Kingdom is made up of every nation, tribe, and language.” Pastor Mike Morrison of Collin Creek Church tells how their church has shifted its focus in reaching its community. When no one in the church spoke a second language, the church used tools at its disposal to begin ministering and communicating to the diverse community God had placed around it. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Outreach #Community #Church
Transcribe →Finding Your Way Out of the Bubble - Aaron Pontious
Mar 200:16:32Tap to summarize“I realized pretty quickly it’s not so much about proving God; it’s just about testifying about God.” Aaron Pontious describes how he embraced the challenge as a new family in a new place of getting out of his bubble and interacting with people who do not know Jesus. Aaron pastors Rejoice Church Columbia. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Witness #Outreach #Christianity
Transcribe →Creating a Culture of Hospitality - Sandra Hall
Feb 2300:23:20Tap to summarize“We may never know the impact we’ve had on people just by being kind and sharing love with people just by serving them.” Sandra Hall joins the podcast to share her career experience in hospitality and how it translates to creating a culture of hospitality at church. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Hospitality #Church #Care
Transcribe →Why Use a Curriculum for Sunday School and Life Groups - Katie Greenwood
Feb 1600:18:32Tap to summarize“A good curriculum is going to have a scope and sequence that provides an overarching scope of the Scriptures and takes you through the entire story of the Bible.” Katie Greenwood of D6 Family Ministry describes the value of a curriculum for all ages and the tools it can provide for teachers and leaders in a church. Find more about the D6 Curriculum at https://d6family.com/curriculum/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Discipleship #SundaySchool #Curriculum
Transcribe →Using Cards and Notes as a Ministry of Encouragement - Randy Johnson
Feb 900:24:19Tap to summarize“Even today, just taking the time to write something down means a lot.” Pastor Randy Johnson of Valley Forge FWB Church tells how a simple note of encouragement from 7th grade impacted his life and led him to begin using a seemingly outdated method of communication that continues to make a lasting impression. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Notes #Cards #Encouragement
Transcribe →Doctrines We Need to Know and How We Teach Them - Dr. Robert Picirilli
Feb 200:17:44Tap to summarize“The truth is, you can’t avoid [doctrine], because it’s a matter of what we believe. And that, of course, is simply a matter of trying to express what the Bible teaches for us, what God has said.” Dr. Robert Picirilli, Free Will Baptist author and theologian, discusses the importance of doctrine and how it must continue to be valued and taught by Christians. The doctrinal resources mentioned in the podcast (from NAFWB and D6 Family): Free Will Baptist Treatise: https://nafwb.org/treatise/. Free Will Baptist Catechism: https://nafwb.org/catechism/. Free Will Baptist Doctrines: https://bit.ly/45DO7rf. The Free Will Baptist Handbook: https://bit.ly/4thA8ld.The Quest for Truth: https://bit.ly/49RV7U1.#NAFWB #BetterTogether #Theology #Doctrine #Beliefs #Christianity
Transcribe →How CTS Can Be a Blessing to Your Family and Church - Derek Altom
Jan 2600:14:01Tap to summarize“The real heartbeat behind [CTS] is we want to see our local churches strengthened and grow and people use their gifts and talents in the local church.” Derek Altom of D6 Family and Vertical Three Ministries talks about the value of Church Training Service (CTS), how groups can get involved, and the impact it can have on individuals and churches. Find more about CTS and the Vertical Three Conference at https://verticalthree.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Discipleship #Talents
Transcribe →Living a Life That Matters - William Slater
Jan 1900:25:06Tap to summarize“What I realized was that those who really were the ones who contributed the most to the ministry were those who were involved in more things, not fewer things.” From his role in the TN House of Representatives to Dean of online & adult studies at Welch College, William Slater leads a busy, full life. He shares ways we can all live engaging and involved lives that can impact our families and the community around us. Find more about the programs Mr. Slater discussed available from Welch College: Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.): https://bit.ly/4jLT5rF. The Certificate of Biblical & Ministry Studies: https://bit.ly/45Uy4Fq. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Ministry #Life #Education
Transcribe →How Weekly Prayer Changed Our Church - Luke Johnson
Jan 1200:21:19Tap to summarizePastor Luke Johnson and church member Jacob Blackwelder of Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church share the impact a weekly prayer team praying during services has had on the team and the church as a whole. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Prayer #Pray #Praying
Transcribe →How to Get Everyone in Your Church Inviting Someone - Dr. Sam Rainer
Jan 700:37:56Tap to summarizePresented at the 2025 Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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