Grace Filled Conversations

Sometimes the greatest influencers in our lives are our mothers....but sometimes it is other people, men and women, who inspire us, they "mother" us through our spiritual journey. Listen to three different "mothers" talk about their journey in "mothering" and how they were "mothered".

Pastors Mark, Greg, and Connie talk about the foundations of the Baptist denomination and what does it mean to be a part of the Baptist denomination.

Join Pastor Greg, his son, Joel, and his Father, Rev. Dr. Bob Hetherington, as they talk about transitions in life and how God has walked with them during those transitions.

"And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." - Luke 23:34 (ESV) Is it easier to forgive someone who knows they actions are harmful? Or, is it easier to forgive someone who does not know their actions are harmful?

Roanoke, VA is the 3rd largest resettlement area in the state and welcomes hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers every year. Aaron Dowdy of Friendship House Roanoke, educates us on how we can help those who are arriving in this new world and be a friend to them and a soft place to land on. He also tells us how there are going to be moments where things are a awkward between you and someone who is a refugee, but that is awkwardness is okay because we can all learn and grow from it.

For our last episode Pastor Mark and Connie sit down and discuss what pieces of scripture they look towards in time of needs and why.

What does it mean to "be called"? Can everyone be called to something?

Believe it or not, the fundamentals of the Christian faith talks about war and how to handle those situations. Pastors Mark, Greg, and Connie talk about their journey with understanding faith and war and give some insights for your faith journey.

Pastor Mark talks with certified nutritionists, Brooke Orr, who sheds light on the awareness of eating disorders and how we can as family members, friends, and church family members can support those dealing with eating disorders and body image issues. If you want to discuss more with Brooke, please reach out to her via email at [email protected]. If wish to know more, here are some resources cultivated by Brooke: Website Recommendation: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgBook Recommendation: https://amzn.to/3PmvoIHPodcast Recommendation: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych

Pastor Mark and Blair discuss human suffering. What is suffering? Why does it happen? And how does God see us through our suffering? Is there hope in our suffering? All these questions and more are answered in this week episode.

Pastors Greg and Connie discuss the root words of love found in the Bible and how there are different kinds of love.

Pastor Mark sits down with Matt Crookshank, Human Services Administrator for Roanoke City. Together they discuss the roots issues that are causing people to experience homelessness and what Roanoke City, and other surrounding communities are doing to help combat this issue. Mark and Matt also discuss how we can help those experiencing homelessness and how we can break those prejudices against those who may be experiencing homelessness.

One of our family members, Pastor Trice, who shares his story of how is calling to do the work of God while living in a refugee camp in Africa to now leading a Swahili speaking service here at Melrose Baptist. Mmoja wa wanafamilia wetu, Mchungaji Trice, anashiriki hadithi yake jinsi wito wake wa kufanya kazi ya Mungu ulivyomtokea alipokuwa anaishi katika kambi ya wakimbizi barani Afrika hadi sasa anapoongoza ibada ya Kiswahili hapa katika Kanisa la Melrose Baptist.

We begin our new podcast series with a discuss on what is grace and how can we promote grace in our society and in our conversations with others.