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
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The Value and Opportunity of Chaplaincy - Sam Smith
Aug 4, 202500:16:21Tap to summarize“As a chaplain, it really broadens your scope of being able to minister to people who have no faith (or a different faith) background and you want to try to reach them where they’re at.” Sam Smith, pastor of Foundation FWB Church, talks about the events that led him into local chaplaincy and how it has expanded his opportunities of ministry. Sam’s article, “Local Chaplaincy,” is available in the June-July issue of ONE Magazine: https://www.onemag.org/local_chaplaincy.htm. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Chaplain #Chaplaincy
Transcribe →International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches – Kenneth Eagleton
Jul 28, 202500:10:33Tap to summarize“It brings Free Will Baptists together from across the globe and serves as a way for us to understand the greater Free Will Baptist family.” Kenneth Eagleton, director of global partnerships for IM, Inc., describes the International Fellowship of Free Will Baptist Churches. The fellowship will hold its triennial meeting in Ivory Coast in August. Join their Facebook group (search “IFOFWBC”) to follow these Free Will Baptist ministries around the world. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #International #Church
Transcribe →Fulfilling Our Mission – Joel Teague
Jul 14, 202500:22:19Tap to summarizeJoel Teague previews his message for the Wednesday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Joel will explore the theme, “Fulfill Your Mission: Love People Like God Loves Them” from Jonah 4. Joel shares his story of growing up as a missionary kid and later answering the call himself. Joel and Lydie Teague are planting a church with IM, Inc. in France. Find more about their ministry at https://iminc.org/missionary/joel-and-lydie-teague/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah #Missions
Transcribe →Answering Your Call - Shiloh Hackett
Jul 7, 202500:14:33Tap to summarizeShiloh Hackett previews his message for the Tuesday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Shiloh will explore the theme, “God’s Mission for the Reluctant: Will You Say Yes?” from Jonah 3. Shiloh is pastor of Bethlehem FWB Church in Ashland City, TN. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah
Transcribe →It’s Not Too Late to Accept Your Mission – Doug Earls
Jun 30, 202500:13:45Tap to summarizeDoug Earls previews his message for the Monday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Doug will explore the theme, “When Disobeying Your Mission Sinks You” from Jonah 2. He shares his personal experience of leaving ministry for a time. Doug served as long-time pastor of Calvary Chapel FWB Church and now serves in the retiree ministry.. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission #Jonah
Transcribe →Jonah’s Relevance Today – Josh Bush
Jun 23, 202500:18:34Tap to summarizeJosh Bush previews his message for the Sunday evening service at the 2025 National Convention. Josh will explore the theme, “When God Calls, Will You Accept the Mission?” from Jonah 1. Josh is pastor of Cross Point Free Will Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission
Transcribe →Build, Plant, Seek - Aaron Pontious
Jun 16, 202500:09:47Tap to summarizeAaron Pontious previews his message for the Sunday morning service at the 2025 national convention. In a joint service with the Vertical Three Conference teens, Aaron will explore the theme, “Build, Plant, Seek Peace as Your Mission in a World Turned Upside Down” from Jeremiah 29. Aaron is pastor of Rejoice Church Columbia in Columbia, MO, and on staff with the Truth and Peace Student Leadership Conference. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #AcceptTheMission
Transcribe →Ministering to Military Families – Ethan McCraney
Jun 9, 202500:24:02Tap to summarizeEthan McCraney discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of ministering to military personnel and their families, especially those who find themselves as “third culture kids.” Ethan is a missionary with Cadence International and a ministry partner with Free Will Baptist North American Ministries. Find more about his ministry at https://www.fwbnam.com/emccraney/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Military #Chaplaincy
Transcribe →Why Kids Need Camp - Coleman Shepherd
Jun 2, 202500:23:50Tap to summarize“It’s a real culture shock for kids today because they’re not used to being away from their electronics or their devices, and they get a place to sit and be still.” Coleman Shepherd of Camp Caleb talks about the unique opportunity church camp has to be intentional with the Gospel with young people that the local church can’t always replicate. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Camp #ChurchCamp #YouthMinistry #Gospel
Transcribe →Why You Should Care About Camp - Stan Coker
May 19, 202500:15:47Tap to summarize“I saw [camp] as a way of impacting kids and by extension impacting families and churches in a way I couldn’t do at home.” Stan Coker, camp manager at Cumberland Camp, talks about the importance of camp and how it is needed today more than ever to get kids away from technology and get them focused on the Lord. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Camp #ChurchCamp
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