Join Baptist Pastor Danny Chisholm as he has engaging conversations about the Bible, Baptists, faith, and issues that impact leadership and life in the church. He also talks about topics and ideas on his mind relating to his preaching and teaching ministry. Danny holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1996). He is a free and faithful Baptist, currently serving as Pastor of First Baptist Church in historic Clinton, TN. He's also a coffee drinker and has been known to play pickleball on occasion.
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Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible is a religion podcast hosted by Danny Chisholm, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Danny Chisholm hosts Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible, a religion show with 65 episodes published.
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Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible
What a Pizza House Taught Two Pastors about Church Culture
Sep 15, 202648 min
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 need for church leaders to foster a strong culture within their congregations, especially during challenging times. Matt and Josh serve on staff together at First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas; Matt as Pastor since 2010 and Josh as Associate Pastor of Discipleship since 2017. They also serve as Adjunct Faculty at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. You can find their book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHCP31Q3?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback.
Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible
Navigating Leadership, Loss, and the Surprising Call of God with Melissa Hatfield
Sep 1, 202640 min
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 the legacy of Dolly Parton, and discusses her experiences navigating ministry as a woman. Melissa also talks about the weight of ministry; she led the church through COVID while grieving the death of her friend and pastor as well as the unexpected death of her sister. She also talks about her role in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and her hopes for its future. Melissa is Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City MO and is Moderator-Elect of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and https://substack.com/@melissahatfield.
Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible
Dealing with Traumatic Grief and Suicide with Cindy Wallace
Aug 11, 202642 min
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 Washington D.C Veterans Affairs Medical Center since 2019. An ordained minister with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, she also has served churches in Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. She has a Bachelor's degree from William Carey College, a Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Master of Education in Clinical Mental Heath Counseling from the College of William & Mary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. From Loss to Life and Back Again: A Curriculum for Grief Groups Facilitator Guide: https://a.co/d/0dlEIVKL From Loss to Life and Back Again: A Curriculum for Grief Groups Participant Guide: https://a.co/d/02LmnZkO
Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible
What Southern Baptists Really Believe about Women Pastors with Sam Rainer
Jun 29, 202647 min
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 pastors than do SBC leaders. He also talks about the diminished role of evangelism in the SBC and suggests that this should be of greater importance than engaging in theological debates. Sam holds an Master of Arts degree in Missiology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University. He is Lead Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist church in Bradenton, FL as well as president and senior consultant of Church Answers . You can also follow and listen to him on the podcast " Rainer on Leadership ."
Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship turns 35 with Paul Baxley
Jun 15, 202639 min
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 importance of diversity, as well as noting key biblical passages that support women in ministry. He also comments on the challenging political landscape and the difficulty this poses for pastors and congregations. He emphasizes that the focus and emphasis of the local church and the Fellowship should always be Jesus Christ. Paul is Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and previously has served churches in Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina.
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