Dear Church

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

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. #373 | Garrett Best

    What does the book of Revelation actually mean—and why does the church need its message today?  Chris sits down with Dr. Garrett Best to explore Revelation, its meaning, and how its message still speaks to the church today. Dr. Best is Assistant Dean and Director of the Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University.   Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #GarrettBest #Revelation #BookOfRevelation #Bible #Christianity #Church #Jesus #ChristianLiving #Gospel #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Sep 10

    Ep. #372 | Gantt Carter

    What does faith really mean—and how should it change the way we live? Chris sits down with Gantt Carter to look at faith  through the lens of the ancient world and how that perspective can reshape our understanding and response to faith today.   Gantt Carter is the preaching minister at 2nd & Adams Church of Christ in Elk City, Oklahoma.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #GanttCarter #Faith #ChristianFaith #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #Jesus #Gospel #ChurchOfChrist #Bible #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction

  4. Sep 3

    Ep. #371 | Ryan Goodwin

    In this episode of Dear Church, Ryan Goodwin joins Chris for a conversation about something that sounds simple but may be one of the most important principles of Christian character: being nice.   Ryan is the preacher at Glen Springs Church in Gainesville, Florida. Together, they discuss why kindness, friendliness, and treating people well should be foundational qualities of a disciple of Jesus.   Being nice isn't just about being polite. For Christians, it can be one of the first tools we use to open doors for evangelism. Before people listen to what we believe, they often notice how we treat them.   What if reaching people with the Gospel starts with something as simple as showing them genuine kindness?   This conversation challenges Christians to think about how our character, attitude, and everyday interactions can point people toward Jesus.           Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #RyanGoodwin #ChristianCharacter #Evangelism #Kindness #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #Gospel #Jesus #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction

  5. Aug 27

    Ep. #370 | Billy McGuiggan

    In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Billy McGuiggan, Preaching Minister at Three Chopt Church of Christ in Richmond, Virginia, for a conversation about Jesus, Scripture, and the power of story.   What if we changed the way we read the Bible by seeing the entire story of Scripture as leading us toward Jesus?   Billy and Chris discuss how understanding the larger story of Scripture can help us see Jesus more clearly and better understand who He is.    Rather than treating the Bible as simply a collection of individual stories, teachings, and commands, we can recognize how those pieces fit together into one unfolding story that ultimately points us to Christ.   The conversation also explores the power of story and why stories have such a profound ability to shape the way we understand truth, God, and ourselves.   Who is Jesus? And what happens when we begin reading Scripture with that question at the center?           Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #BillyMcGuiggan #Jesus #Bible #Scripture #ChristianFaith #Gospel #JesusStory #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ChurchOfChrist #Faith

  6. Aug 20

    Ep. #369 | Boo Scott

    In this episode of Dear Church, Boo Scott joins us for a conversation about worship, generosity, and what God really wants from us.   Boo Scott is the Lead Minister at National Park Church of Christ in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Together, they discuss why generosity isn't ultimately about what we give or how much we give, but about the heart behind it.   Everything we have is a blessing from God. Generosity calls us to humble ourselves, recognize where our blessings come from, and remember that what we have was never truly ours to begin with.   This conversation challenges us to look beyond the amount we give and ask a deeper question: What does our giving reveal about our heart toward God?   True worship isn't simply about what happens in a church building. It's about surrender, gratitude, humility, and recognizing God as the source of every blessing.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #BooScott #Worship #Generosity #Giving #ChristianLiving #Faith #GodsBlessings #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast #WorshipGod #Gospel

  7. Aug 13

    Ep. #368 | Trey Morgan

    In this episode of Dear Church, Chris sits down with Trey Morgan, Lead Minister at Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, to talk about the direction of the church and what it means to get back to what matters most.   Trey is a minister, author, speaker, and marriage coach who has spent years encouraging Christians to live out their faith in practical ways. In this conversation, Chris and Trey discuss the need for the church to become more outward focused, putting evangelism and the Gospel at the center of what we do.   Sometimes we can become so focused on defending truth, debating doctrine, and looking inward that we lose sight of the people who desperately need to hear about Jesus. The church is called to be a people who take the Gospel to the lost, love people, and point them to Christ.   What if getting the church moving in the right direction starts with getting our focus back on Jesus and the mission He gave us? This is a conversation about the church, evangelism, doctrine, and the need to remember why we are here.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #TreyMorgan #ChurchOfChrist #Evangelism #Gospel #ChristianLiving #ChurchLeadership #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #ChurchGrowth #OutwardFocused

  8. Aug 6

    Ep. #367 | Wes McAdams

    In this episode of Dear Church, Wes McAdams joins us for a thoughtful conversation about one of the most important questions a Christian can ask: Can I know that I am saved? Wes serves as the preacher for McDermott Road Church of Christ, hosts the Radically Christian and Post Sermon Notes (P.S.) podcasts, and is the author of several books. Together, we explore assurance of salvation, God's wrath, and one of the greatest misunderstandings many Christians have about God's character. Too often, people view God as angry and waiting to punish them. But Scripture paints a different picture. God's desire is not to destroy us but to redeem us. Through Christ, we see that we are not the object of God's wrath—we are the object of His love and affection. God longs for a relationship with His people and has gone to incredible lengths to make that possible. If you've ever struggled with assurance, wrestled with fear, or questioned God's intentions toward you, this conversation will encourage you to see His heart more clearly.       Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #WesMcAdams #AssuranceOfSalvation #Salvation #GodsLove #GodsWrath #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #Bible #ChurchOfChrist #Gospel #ChristianPodcast

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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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  • Creator
    Ripple of Light
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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