Grace Filled Conversations http://melrosebaptist.org/ Melrose Baptist Church communications@melrosebaptist.org Melrose Baptist Church It seems that in today's climate, conversations between two or more people cannot take place without ending up in an argument, someone's feelings getting hurt, or hateful words being used. We believe there is another way to have conversations with each other, even when talking about topics that make us uncomfortable. The goal of this podcast is not to solve the world's problems but to spend time in conversation together as brothers and sisters in Christ to learn how we can become a part of the solution. Join us as we venture into this new territory together and work to build bridges for a brighter, better future for all in the spirit of love, grace, hope, and peace. It seems that in today's climate, conversations between two or more people cannot take place without ending up in an argument, someone's feelings getting hurt, or hateful words being used. We believe there is another way to have conversations with each other, even when talking about topics that make us uncomfortable. The goal of this podcast is not to solve the world's problems but to spend time in conversation together as brothers and sisters in Christ to learn how we can become a part of the solution. Join us as we venture into this new territory together and work to build bridges for a brighter, better future for all in the spirit of love, grace, hope, and peace. en © 2026 Melrose Baptist Church no Episode 14- Meaningful Scripture Pastor Connie, Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1458 1 31e194c504439ee33e3884a426dc02b8 no Episode 13- Mothering as Ministry Pastor Connie, Rev. Laney , Teresa Kenney <p>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". </p> <p>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". </p> 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".

]]> 1604 2 295a6025c8742a0696a70e7c5dff1c3f no Episode 12- We Are Baptist Pastor Connie, Pastor Greg, Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> 1170 3 50ff1d092fb0573d5384d40aa98048cd no Episode 11- Three Generations, Three Stories Joel Hether, Pastor Greg, Rev. Dr. Bob Hether <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> 957 4 090505b1a330d7d28c0fb2c6a7d20e93 no Episode 10- Being Called Pastor Connie, Pastor Greg, Pastor Mark <p>What does it mean to "be called"? Can everyone be called to something? </p> <p>What does it mean to "be called"? Can everyone be called to something? </p> What does it mean to "be called"? Can everyone be called to something?

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 944 5 1f5181a5ef3a0004aa28728d303a8afe no Episode 9- Faith and War Pastor Connie, Pastor Greg, Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1156 6 3d822d974bd41481e8389cf9506ab85b no Episode 8- Forgiveness Pastor , Pastor Greg, Pastor Mark <p>"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? </p> <p>"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? </p> "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?

]]> 1161 7 6fe8418d137f45d81031e1ecbfddc1f6 no Episode 7- Embracing Empathy Embracing Empathy: Shedding Light on Eating Disorder Recovery Brook Orr, Pastor Mark <p>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 <a href="http://gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">brookeorrconsulting@gmail.com.</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If wish to know more, here are some resources cultivated by Brooke: </p><p>Website Recommendation: https://<a href="http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.nationaleatingdisorders.org</a></p><p>Book Recommendation: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PmvoIH" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3PmvoIH</a></p><p>Podcast Recommendation: <a href="https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych</a></p> <p>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 <a href="http://gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">brookeorrconsulting@gmail.com.</a> </p><p><br></p><p>If wish to know more, here are some resources cultivated by Brooke: </p><p>Website Recommendation: https://<a href="http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.nationaleatingdisorders.org</a></p><p>Book Recommendation: <a href="https://amzn.to/3PmvoIH" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3PmvoIH</a></p><p>Podcast Recommendation: <a href="https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych</a></p> 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 brookeorrconsulting@gmail.com.


If wish to know more, here are some resources cultivated by Brooke:

Website Recommendation: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Book Recommendation: https://amzn.to/3PmvoIH

Podcast Recommendation: https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1434 8 af2925180a95d731d25f5d60b8e4fcfa no Episode 6- Awkwardness Is Okay Aaron , Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> 1942 9 f9800df3ab989c34f7ae4326e53efe82 no Episode 5- Why me God? Why me? Blair, Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1269 10 0014d31eb52127d795e7763f2976855e no Episode 4- All About the Love Pastor Con, Pastor Greg <p>Pastors Greg and Connie discuss the root words of love found in the Bible and how there are different kinds of love. </p> <p>Pastors Greg and Connie discuss the root words of love found in the Bible and how there are different kinds of love. </p> Pastors Greg and Connie discuss the root words of love found in the Bible and how there are different kinds of love.

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1037 11 78359731ebae12df8b2e0d402db9992f no Episode 3- Homelessness and Why You Should Care Matt , Pastor Mark <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1460 12 ba50617889af8ef1490b90707f6ceb7e no Episode 2- Karibu kwenye ibada Pastor Trice <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p> <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1762 13 ef30a520c8bf13617329d31d11a94f32 no Episode 1- What is grace? <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

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