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Join Danny Chisholm as he has conversations and interviews with pastors, theological educators, and other ministry leaders. They talk about issues facing the church, how faith intersects with daily life, and the theological concerns of Baptists. He has a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology and years of pastoral experience. Danny has served churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), American Baptist Churches (ABCUSA), and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). He's also an avid coffee drinker and has been known to play pickleball on occasion.
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29 minutes
English
United States
69 episodes
since April 3, 2025
episodic
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In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Bill Ireland about his book "Driven: A Field Guide to the Wilderness." They have a conversation about faith, ministry, and Bill’s emotional and spiritual struggles caused by the resignation of his last pastorate. Bill also reflects on how all his difficu…
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In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Caryn Reeder about her book "The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 after #churchtoo. Caryn examines how the Samaritan woman's story has been interpreted through history and what it reveals about women in biblical times and ministry today. She…
In this episode, Pastor Danny welcomes Dr. David R. Currie, a prominent figure in Texas Baptist history, to share his experiences and insights from over two decades of leadership of Texas Baptist Committed. David recalls how the organization was founded amidst a fundamentalist shift within the Sout…
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Matt Snowden and Dr. Joshua Hayes about their new book Soul Culture: Stewarding the Five Ingredients of our Common Life. They share insights on how to cultivate a thriving church culture that reflects core beliefs and values. This concept emphasizes the …
In this episode, Rev. Melissa Hatfield shares her journey of calling, leadership, and faith as the first female Lead Pasfor of the church she grew up in. She talks about the process and journey of serving on staff as Student Pastor and then becoming the Lead Pastor. She recognizes and reflects upon…
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Rev. Dr. Rick Bennett and Rev. Lee Fox about changes taking place in the leadership of the Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Rick served as Field Coordinator for the Volunteer state CBF for ten years and has moved into the pastorate, while Lee recent…
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Rev. Dr. Cindy Wallace about her growing up in a small Mississippi town, call to ministry, and current work as a chaplain. She offers insights on traumatic grief with special attention given to death by suicide. Cindy has been Mental Health Chaplain at the W…
In this episode, Pastor Danny welcomes Dr. Rebecca Poe Hays back to the podcast to comment on on the SBC's decision to limit the role and function of women in ministry. She also talks about the overarching theme of call, giving particular attention to the story of Jonah. Rebecca emphasizes the them…
In this episode, Dr. Sam Rainer discusses findings from a national survey he conducted concerning what Southern Baptists, Non-Denoms, and conservative Christians really believe about women in ministry. He reveals that "people in the pew" possess a much lower level of concern relating to women pasto…
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Paul Baxley on the occasion of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's 35th anniversary. They reflect on the Fellowship’s origins and history, ongoing mission, and the challenges facing the church today. Paul shares personal stories, discusses the importanc…
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