On The Mountain https://www.smcc.church/ Stonewall Nicholson Stonewall3004@gmail.com Stonewall Nicholson Join your host Stonewall Nicholson 'On the Mountain' as you get an up close and personal look at the stories in the life of our church. Join your host Stonewall Nicholson 'On the Mountain' as you get an up close and personal look at the stories in the life of our church. en © 2026 Shades Mountain Community Church no Meet the Pastors Guest | Spencer DeBurgh <p>One of our favorite podcast series, “Meet the Pastors,” is back! Join us as we introduce our Senior Preaching Pastor, Dr. Spencer DeBurgh. He has served in pastoral ministry in California, Washington, and most recently Racine, Wisconsin, before joining our family here at SMCC in December of 2024. Tune into this episode to learn more about Spencer’s upbringing, hobbies, family life, education, and the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry.</p> <p>One of our favorite podcast series, “Meet the Pastors,” is back! Join us as we introduce our Senior Preaching Pastor, Dr. Spencer DeBurgh. He has served in pastoral ministry in California, Washington, and most recently Racine, Wisconsin, before joining our family here at SMCC in December of 2024. Tune into this episode to learn more about Spencer’s upbringing, hobbies, family life, education, and the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry.</p> One of our favorite podcast series, “Meet the Pastors,” is back! Join us as we introduce our Senior Preaching Pastor, Dr. Spencer DeBurgh. He has served in pastoral ministry in California, Washington, and most recently Racine, Wisconsin, before joining our family here at SMCC in December of 2024. Tune into this episode to learn more about Spencer’s upbringing, hobbies, family life, education, and the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2808 1 9c6615d3c8806f5284307cebf91ac333 no Year In Review '24 Guests | Genny Rollings, Ryan&Christen Sparks, Ted&Sarah Dower, Octavio&Rosie Samper, Jonathan Ow... <p>It's been a year full of change and growth for SMCC and this episode is a great reflection of that. We had a blast meeting with eleven guests: Genny Rollings, Ryan and Christen Sparks, Ted and Sarah Dower, Octavio and Rosie Samper, Jonathan Owen, Jessica Nicholson, Brian Kult, and Dr. Spencer DeBurgh to review 2024 at SMCC and look ahead at the year to come. As we lean into the Lord's guidance to direct the steps of His church, there's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a look back at the year 2024.</p> <p>It's been a year full of change and growth for SMCC and this episode is a great reflection of that. We had a blast meeting with eleven guests: Genny Rollings, Ryan and Christen Sparks, Ted and Sarah Dower, Octavio and Rosie Samper, Jonathan Owen, Jessica Nicholson, Brian Kult, and Dr. Spencer DeBurgh to review 2024 at SMCC and look ahead at the year to come. As we lean into the Lord's guidance to direct the steps of His church, there's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a look back at the year 2024.</p> It's been a year full of change and growth for SMCC and this episode is a great reflection of that. We had a blast meeting with eleven guests: Genny Rollings, Ryan and Christen Sparks, Ted and Sarah Dower, Octavio and Rosie Samper, Jonathan Owen, Jessica Nicholson, Brian Kult, and Dr. Spencer DeBurgh to review 2024 at SMCC and look ahead at the year to come. As we lean into the Lord's guidance to direct the steps of His church, there's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a look back at the year 2024.

]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2634 2 0d98d3759bd8e57602e459bea28fcb19 no The Baptism Debate Guest | Peter Goeman <p>Should the church baptize infants? This 1500-year-old debate remains controversial among Christians. What is the purpose of baptism? What is the relationship between faith and baptism? How important is it to publicly confess your faith? Dr. Peter Goeman, author of “The Baptism Debate,” takes on these questions and more in this episode of our podcast “On the Mountain.” You can purchase Dr. Goeman’s book through the link below or visit our resource center at Shades Mountain Community Church.</p> <p>Should the church baptize infants? This 1500-year-old debate remains controversial among Christians. What is the purpose of baptism? What is the relationship between faith and baptism? How important is it to publicly confess your faith? Dr. Peter Goeman, author of “The Baptism Debate,” takes on these questions and more in this episode of our podcast “On the Mountain.” You can purchase Dr. Goeman’s book through the link below or visit our resource center at Shades Mountain Community Church.</p> Should the church baptize infants? This 1500-year-old debate remains controversial among Christians. What is the purpose of baptism? What is the relationship between faith and baptism? How important is it to publicly confess your faith? Dr. Peter Goeman, author of “The Baptism Debate,” takes on these questions and more in this episode of our podcast “On the Mountain.” You can purchase Dr. Goeman’s book through the link below or visit our resource center at Shades Mountain Community Church.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2574 3 145c747afbe3510563a74576c10ca8ea no Overview of 1 & 2 Samuel Guest | Andrew Spigner <p>In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we will hear from Andrew Spigner as he presents an overview of 1 & 2 Samuel. We are introduced to three major characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. They become vital characters in Israel's search for a King. As we relate to a group of people who knew God's promises but wanted them fulfilled in their own time, we see the importance of waiting on the Lord for His perfect plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources - 1 & 2 Samuel:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Expositors-Bible-Commentary-Deuteronomy-Joshua/dp/0310364507" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Expositors Bible Commentary, Volume 3</a></p><p><a href="http://www.moodypublishers.com/first-second-samuel-everymans-bible-commentary?srsltid=AfmBOoo_bHGQdKeTDKevzZl6uGpmYYZC96S38LeJ-sjy_rSn6eIV60z" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Everyman's Bible Commentary</a></p><p><br></p><p>Resources - Studying God's Kingdom:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Creation-Model-Discovering-Restoration-ebook/dp/B0C4G57G9R/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The New Creation Model by Vlach</a> </p> <p>In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we will hear from Andrew Spigner as he presents an overview of 1 & 2 Samuel. We are introduced to three major characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. They become vital characters in Israel's search for a King. As we relate to a group of people who knew God's promises but wanted them fulfilled in their own time, we see the importance of waiting on the Lord for His perfect plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources - 1 & 2 Samuel:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Expositors-Bible-Commentary-Deuteronomy-Joshua/dp/0310364507" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Expositors Bible Commentary, Volume 3</a></p><p><a href="http://www.moodypublishers.com/first-second-samuel-everymans-bible-commentary?srsltid=AfmBOoo_bHGQdKeTDKevzZl6uGpmYYZC96S38LeJ-sjy_rSn6eIV60z" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Everyman's Bible Commentary</a></p><p><br></p><p>Resources - Studying God's Kingdom:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Creation-Model-Discovering-Restoration-ebook/dp/B0C4G57G9R/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The New Creation Model by Vlach</a> </p> In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we will hear from Andrew Spigner as he presents an overview of 1 & 2 Samuel. We are introduced to three major characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. They become vital characters in Israel's search for a King. As we relate to a group of people who knew God's promises but wanted them fulfilled in their own time, we see the importance of waiting on the Lord for His perfect plan.


Resources - 1 & 2 Samuel:

The Expositors Bible Commentary, Volume 3

Everyman's Bible Commentary


Resources - Studying God's Kingdom:

The New Creation Model by Vlach

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2857 4 700a38e91cff45c73ee53357b9cbdcb9 no Overview of Philippians Guest | Ted Dower <p>In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we interview Ted Dower for an overview of the book of Philippians. Ted spent over a year and a half studying and teaching this book of the Bible. As he walks us through Philippians, we will see an overarching theme of “Jesus magnified, soul satisfied." Visit <a href="https://www.preceptaustin.org/philippians_commentaries" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Precept Austin</a> for additional commentaries and sermons on this wonderful book.</p> <p>In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we interview Ted Dower for an overview of the book of Philippians. Ted spent over a year and a half studying and teaching this book of the Bible. As he walks us through Philippians, we will see an overarching theme of “Jesus magnified, soul satisfied." Visit <a href="https://www.preceptaustin.org/philippians_commentaries" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Precept Austin</a> for additional commentaries and sermons on this wonderful book.</p> In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we interview Ted Dower for an overview of the book of Philippians. Ted spent over a year and a half studying and teaching this book of the Bible. As he walks us through Philippians, we will see an overarching theme of “Jesus magnified, soul satisfied." Visit Precept Austin for additional commentaries and sermons on this wonderful book.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2927 5 ae1e2397708e2f988f27737a1d9cb321 no Rick's Rearview Mirror Guest | Rick Goertzen <p>To close out our time with Pastor Rick, we thought it would be fitting to have one more episode with our favorite guest. As we looked back on Pastor Rick's time spent at SMCC, there were a few tears. It's only fitting to say that he certainly considers us family. Join us "On the Mountain" as we discuss Pastor Rick’s time with us, what he looks forward to at his church in Nebraska, and many cherished memories in between.</p> <p>To close out our time with Pastor Rick, we thought it would be fitting to have one more episode with our favorite guest. As we looked back on Pastor Rick's time spent at SMCC, there were a few tears. It's only fitting to say that he certainly considers us family. Join us "On the Mountain" as we discuss Pastor Rick’s time with us, what he looks forward to at his church in Nebraska, and many cherished memories in between.</p> To close out our time with Pastor Rick, we thought it would be fitting to have one more episode with our favorite guest. As we looked back on Pastor Rick's time spent at SMCC, there were a few tears. It's only fitting to say that he certainly considers us family. Join us "On the Mountain" as we discuss Pastor Rick’s time with us, what he looks forward to at his church in Nebraska, and many cherished memories in between.

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2571 6 230e2e6c6299e8b91b25502406766c23 no Top 5 | Albums Guest | Steven Sivley <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Everyone has preferences when it comes to music. How do we find the balance of good music and good lyrics? Listen in as our Worship Pastor, Steven Sivley, discusses his "Top 5" album recommendations.</p> <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Everyone has preferences when it comes to music. How do we find the balance of good music and good lyrics? Listen in as our Worship Pastor, Steven Sivley, discusses his "Top 5" album recommendations.</p> Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Everyone has preferences when it comes to music. How do we find the balance of good music and good lyrics? Listen in as our Worship Pastor, Steven Sivley, discusses his "Top 5" album recommendations.

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2331 7 87bb5995d89e9f7a77d06852330fe996 no Top 5 | Resources Guest | Andrew Spigner <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? On this episode, we navigate resources you can trust. Our Youth Pastor, Andrew Spigner, discusses the "Top 5" resources that he has personally used over the years. We hope that you too can utilize this list to improve your Bible study habits and knowledge of the Word of God.</p> <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? On this episode, we navigate resources you can trust. Our Youth Pastor, Andrew Spigner, discusses the "Top 5" resources that he has personally used over the years. We hope that you too can utilize this list to improve your Bible study habits and knowledge of the Word of God.</p> Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? On this episode, we navigate resources you can trust. Our Youth Pastor, Andrew Spigner, discusses the "Top 5" resources that he has personally used over the years. We hope that you too can utilize this list to improve your Bible study habits and knowledge of the Word of God.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2419 8 f36dbd8e905e11ed334886a32e969ac5 no Top 5 | Movies Guest | Jonathan Owen <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Our Children's Pastor, Jonathan Owen, joins us to discuss his "Top 5" movie recommendations. With a deep love for film making, Jonathan walks us through the movies that have stayed with him throughout the years. You might just discover that one of these recommendations makes it onto your own list of favorites.</p> <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Our Children's Pastor, Jonathan Owen, joins us to discuss his "Top 5" movie recommendations. With a deep love for film making, Jonathan walks us through the movies that have stayed with him throughout the years. You might just discover that one of these recommendations makes it onto your own list of favorites.</p> Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Our Children's Pastor, Jonathan Owen, joins us to discuss his "Top 5" movie recommendations. With a deep love for film making, Jonathan walks us through the movies that have stayed with him throughout the years. You might just discover that one of these recommendations makes it onto your own list of favorites.

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2827 9 c1b890d586ddd64c1457c358588fe0c8 no Top 5 | Podcasts Guest | Brian Kult <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Brian joins us to discuss his "Top 5" podcast recommendations to give insight into news, theology, books, sermons and counseling.</p> <p>Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Brian joins us to discuss his "Top 5" podcast recommendations to give insight into news, theology, books, sermons and counseling.</p> Join us "On the Mountain" for another episode in our "Top 5" series. A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Brian joins us to discuss his "Top 5" podcast recommendations to give insight into news, theology, books, sermons and counseling.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1737 10 ac24c27340575b6de3a856d6d1276d03 no Top 5 | Books Guest | Rick Goertzen <p>Join us "On the Mountain" as we introduce a series called "Top 5." A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Rick joins us to discuss his "Top 5" book recommendations and some tips on how to choose beneficial resources over harmful ones.</p> <p>Join us "On the Mountain" as we introduce a series called "Top 5." A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Rick joins us to discuss his "Top 5" book recommendations and some tips on how to choose beneficial resources over harmful ones.</p> Join us "On the Mountain" as we introduce a series called "Top 5." A world with countless modes of entertainment can lead to choice-overload. Where do you start with controlling what goes in your mind? Pastor Rick joins us to discuss his "Top 5" book recommendations and some tips on how to choose beneficial resources over harmful ones.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1907 11 135a8aa709266d589fe7603e5cc6f745 no End Times in a Nutshell Pt. 2 Guest | Rick Goertzen <p>After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you the second episode of our two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For this episode of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.</p> <p>After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you the second episode of our two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For this episode of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.</p> After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you the second episode of our two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For this episode of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1921 12 4fc4adf7928a5455f270cdf64d116b0d no End Times in a Nutshell Guest | Rick Goertzen <p>After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you a two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For the next two episodes of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.</p> <p>After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you a two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For the next two episodes of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.</p> After reading a book of the Bible, have you ever been left with more questions than when you started? We are bringing you a two-part series that looks closely at the book of Revelation and the events of the end times. For the next two episodes of "On the Mountain", we will be joined by our lead pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, to discuss “The End Times in a Nutshell.” Within this topic, there are many questions regarding the sequence of future events that are described in Scripture. Where do believers fit into this timeline? When will the Tribulation happen? What will take place during the millennium? What are signs of the Antichrist? As we discuss the book of Revelation, we hope this will answer some of your pressing questions and perhaps some you didn’t know you had.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2194 13 8343ebcf7407694b2a2ce68d2037a764 no Evangelism in Asian Cultures Guests | Steve and Kyehee Taylor <p>To close our Missions Conference, we this bonus episode we'll discuss challenges impacting global with missionaries Steve and Kyehee Taylor. While ministering to a country with residual tension between their citizens, we will see how Asian culture can vary. We will also discuss the impact that strong cultural values can have on evangelism. </p> <p>To close our Missions Conference, we this bonus episode we'll discuss challenges impacting global with missionaries Steve and Kyehee Taylor. While ministering to a country with residual tension between their citizens, we will see how Asian culture can vary. We will also discuss the impact that strong cultural values can have on evangelism. </p> To close our Missions Conference, we this bonus episode we'll discuss challenges impacting global with missionaries Steve and Kyehee Taylor. While ministering to a country with residual tension between their citizens, we will see how Asian culture can vary. We will also discuss the impact that strong cultural values can have on evangelism. 

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1778 14 9f64779fa7eaa0672015c7ad81953380 no The Insider Movement and Contextualization Guests | Juan and Eva Barrientos <p>To close our Missions Conference, on this week's episode we'll discuss major challenges impacting global missions with Juan and Eva Barrientos. The insider movement and contextualization have greatly impacted their mission field. We will hear about present day social, cultural, and religious complications and how this poses a threat to the church. </p> <p>To close our Missions Conference, on this week's episode we'll discuss major challenges impacting global missions with Juan and Eva Barrientos. The insider movement and contextualization have greatly impacted their mission field. We will hear about present day social, cultural, and religious complications and how this poses a threat to the church. </p> To close our Missions Conference, on this week's episode we'll discuss major challenges impacting global missions with Juan and Eva Barrientos. The insider movement and contextualization have greatly impacted their mission field. We will hear about present day social, cultural, and religious complications and how this poses a threat to the church. 

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1709 15 0281eab56af634afd81cbcbae2f57f57 no Meet Your Host Guest | Stonewall Nicholson <p>In this episode of "On the Mountain," we get to meet the voice behind the mic, Stonewall Nicholson. As we dive into his story and discuss what brought about the podcast ministry, we get to know our host, and look to the future of "On the Mountain.” We have some new series ideas brewing that we’re really excited about. We’ll be discussing hot topics on how to navigate our faith in a world of opposition, and introducing resources to help ground us in our faith - there is so much in store. We hope you will join us every other Tuesday as we go LIVE at FIVE!</p> <p>In this episode of "On the Mountain," we get to meet the voice behind the mic, Stonewall Nicholson. As we dive into his story and discuss what brought about the podcast ministry, we get to know our host, and look to the future of "On the Mountain.” We have some new series ideas brewing that we’re really excited about. We’ll be discussing hot topics on how to navigate our faith in a world of opposition, and introducing resources to help ground us in our faith - there is so much in store. We hope you will join us every other Tuesday as we go LIVE at FIVE!</p> In this episode of "On the Mountain," we get to meet the voice behind the mic, Stonewall Nicholson. As we dive into his story and discuss what brought about the podcast ministry, we get to know our host, and look to the future of "On the Mountain.” We have some new series ideas brewing that we’re really excited about. We’ll be discussing hot topics on how to navigate our faith in a world of opposition, and introducing resources to help ground us in our faith - there is so much in store. We hope you will join us every other Tuesday as we go LIVE at FIVE!

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2116 16 42bccca6544cb130c25c52c5861b35b0 no Honduras Missions Trip Guests | Young Adult Ministry <p>This week, 'On the Mountain', we are hosting our largest episode yet with seven special guests. We invited the young adult missions team to join us in the studio. This group went to Honduras at the beginning of the year to do some small construction projects and minister to families connected with local churches. Expect to hear individualized takeaways on what the Lord is doing in the hearts of SMCC's young adults and in the country of Honduras. There will also be tokens of advice for anyone with a desire to go on a short-term missions trip!</p> <p>This week, 'On the Mountain', we are hosting our largest episode yet with seven special guests. We invited the young adult missions team to join us in the studio. This group went to Honduras at the beginning of the year to do some small construction projects and minister to families connected with local churches. Expect to hear individualized takeaways on what the Lord is doing in the hearts of SMCC's young adults and in the country of Honduras. There will also be tokens of advice for anyone with a desire to go on a short-term missions trip!</p> This week, 'On the Mountain', we are hosting our largest episode yet with seven special guests. We invited the young adult missions team to join us in the studio. This group went to Honduras at the beginning of the year to do some small construction projects and minister to families connected with local churches. Expect to hear individualized takeaways on what the Lord is doing in the hearts of SMCC's young adults and in the country of Honduras. There will also be tokens of advice for anyone with a desire to go on a short-term missions trip!

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2662 17 3b7d2951fb7af4679b21d55b302351c4 no All-Stars | Season 7 Guests | Chris Algee, Andrew Spigner and Anna Tanner <p>One ministry that we've been blessed to watch grow is Shades Mountain All-Stars. This ministry started in 2018 and has tripled in size for their 7th season. Come join us "On the Mountain" with our three guests: Chris Algee, Andrew Spigner and Anna Tanner. We will walk through the mission mindset of All-Stars, ways to use sports to evangelize, and opportunities this ministry creates for you to serve your community. We will be in season till February 24th, so come join us on basketball Saturdays. Our games run from 8am all the way to 5pm – admission is free!</p> <p>One ministry that we've been blessed to watch grow is Shades Mountain All-Stars. This ministry started in 2018 and has tripled in size for their 7th season. Come join us "On the Mountain" with our three guests: Chris Algee, Andrew Spigner and Anna Tanner. We will walk through the mission mindset of All-Stars, ways to use sports to evangelize, and opportunities this ministry creates for you to serve your community. We will be in season till February 24th, so come join us on basketball Saturdays. Our games run from 8am all the way to 5pm – admission is free!</p> One ministry that we've been blessed to watch grow is Shades Mountain All-Stars. This ministry started in 2018 and has tripled in size for their 7th season. Come join us "On the Mountain" with our three guests: Chris Algee, Andrew Spigner and Anna Tanner. We will walk through the mission mindset of All-Stars, ways to use sports to evangelize, and opportunities this ministry creates for you to serve your community. We will be in season till February 24th, so come join us on basketball Saturdays. Our games run from 8am all the way to 5pm – admission is free!

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2450 18 1097361184f5d196771da1bd2894ac1c no Winter Retreat '24 Guest | Ted Dower <p>For this week's podcast, we go on the road with our High School ministry for their annual Winter Retreat. Retreat speaker, Ted Dower, tells us the reason behind teaching in Titus and what this book of the Bible has meant to him. This episode discusses the qualities of a good leader, how to navigate finding a new church, and responding to a world that doesn't share your same views or beliefs. Ted closes this discussion with the heartbeat of our church, "our duty and doctrine... all of it is born out of a saving relationship that we could not have engaged in". Check out this episode now! </p> <p>For this week's podcast, we go on the road with our High School ministry for their annual Winter Retreat. Retreat speaker, Ted Dower, tells us the reason behind teaching in Titus and what this book of the Bible has meant to him. This episode discusses the qualities of a good leader, how to navigate finding a new church, and responding to a world that doesn't share your same views or beliefs. Ted closes this discussion with the heartbeat of our church, "our duty and doctrine... all of it is born out of a saving relationship that we could not have engaged in". Check out this episode now! </p> For this week's podcast, we go on the road with our High School ministry for their annual Winter Retreat. Retreat speaker, Ted Dower, tells us the reason behind teaching in Titus and what this book of the Bible has meant to him. This episode discusses the qualities of a good leader, how to navigate finding a new church, and responding to a world that doesn't share your same views or beliefs. Ted closes this discussion with the heartbeat of our church, "our duty and doctrine... all of it is born out of a saving relationship that we could not have engaged in". Check out this episode now!

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2164 19 ed7304cb7058156874f3dcc27211487c no Year in Review '23 Guests | Andrew Spigner, Anna Squires and Anna Tanner <p>It's been a very full year at SMCC with a lot of exciting changes. For this episode, we meet "On the Mountain" with three guests: Andrew Spigner, Anna Squires, and Anna Tanner to review 2023 at Shades, and we'll talk about things to look forward to in the coming year! We've had the joy of introducing new ministries, brand new hires, a new website and first-time app, as well as watching our church grow. What a year of being constantly pointed back to the Word of God. There's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a close look at the year 2023. </p> <p>It's been a very full year at SMCC with a lot of exciting changes. For this episode, we meet "On the Mountain" with three guests: Andrew Spigner, Anna Squires, and Anna Tanner to review 2023 at Shades, and we'll talk about things to look forward to in the coming year! We've had the joy of introducing new ministries, brand new hires, a new website and first-time app, as well as watching our church grow. What a year of being constantly pointed back to the Word of God. There's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a close look at the year 2023. </p> It's been a very full year at SMCC with a lot of exciting changes. For this episode, we meet "On the Mountain" with three guests: Andrew Spigner, Anna Squires, and Anna Tanner to review 2023 at Shades, and we'll talk about things to look forward to in the coming year! We've had the joy of introducing new ministries, brand new hires, a new website and first-time app, as well as watching our church grow. What a year of being constantly pointed back to the Word of God. There's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a close look at the year 2023.

]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2716 20 5d83a31a15341c9472f37d2156d040f9 no Volunteer Highlight Guest | Genny Rollings <p>Our surprise guest is none other than Ms. Genny Rollings! From her 45 years spent serving our church, she would like to share some of her story. This is an episode filled with wise advice. Genny tells us how she met her late husband, her first experiences at SMCC, learning to submit in the home, and how to serve your church with a joyous attitude. In the words of Ms. Genny, “I want everything to go to the Lord, it’s the only reason I do what I do.”</p> <p>Our surprise guest is none other than Ms. Genny Rollings! From her 45 years spent serving our church, she would like to share some of her story. This is an episode filled with wise advice. Genny tells us how she met her late husband, her first experiences at SMCC, learning to submit in the home, and how to serve your church with a joyous attitude. In the words of Ms. Genny, “I want everything to go to the Lord, it’s the only reason I do what I do.”</p> Our surprise guest is none other than Ms. Genny Rollings! From her 45 years spent serving our church, she would like to share some of her story. This is an episode filled with wise advice. Genny tells us how she met her late husband, her first experiences at SMCC, learning to submit in the home, and how to serve your church with a joyous attitude. In the words of Ms. Genny, “I want everything to go to the Lord, it’s the only reason I do what I do.”

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1873 21 6b4c14f4888d3df51a9f21e278a3a6e2 no Ministry Highlight Guests | Rosie and Octavio Samper <p>We are thrilled to play a role in introducing a new ministry, Iglesia La Fe, which will be coming to SMCC on November 5th!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as we sit down with the couple that started Iglesia La Fe Hispanic Church back in 2004. In this episode we learn the story of how Octavio and Rosie Samper met, their history with SMCC, the growth of their ministry and ways at which our church can serve them. !¡! Warning !¡! This was one fun episode to participate in, so prepare your hearts for some obnoxious laughter.</p><p><br></p> <p>We are thrilled to play a role in introducing a new ministry, Iglesia La Fe, which will be coming to SMCC on November 5th!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as we sit down with the couple that started Iglesia La Fe Hispanic Church back in 2004. In this episode we learn the story of how Octavio and Rosie Samper met, their history with SMCC, the growth of their ministry and ways at which our church can serve them. !¡! Warning !¡! This was one fun episode to participate in, so prepare your hearts for some obnoxious laughter.</p><p><br></p> We are thrilled to play a role in introducing a new ministry, Iglesia La Fe, which will be coming to SMCC on November 5th!


Join us 'On the Mountain' as we sit down with the couple that started Iglesia La Fe Hispanic Church back in 2004. In this episode we learn the story of how Octavio and Rosie Samper met, their history with SMCC, the growth of their ministry and ways at which our church can serve them. !¡! Warning !¡! This was one fun episode to participate in, so prepare your hearts for some obnoxious laughter.


]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1683 22 793fe99a572e89f5180cdc350eaae01b no Meet the Pastors Guest | Rick Goertzen <p>This week 'On the Mountain', we are bringing our 'Meet the Pastors' series to a close with the big man himself Rick Goertzen. Rick has been our lead Pastor at SMCC for the past 8 years. On this episode you can expect to hear about Rick's early stages of pursuing ministry, hobbies, hardships, leading a church in a modern world, and so much more! Check out this episode to go behind the scenes with Stonewall and Pastor Rick Goertzen!</p> <p>This week 'On the Mountain', we are bringing our 'Meet the Pastors' series to a close with the big man himself Rick Goertzen. Rick has been our lead Pastor at SMCC for the past 8 years. On this episode you can expect to hear about Rick's early stages of pursuing ministry, hobbies, hardships, leading a church in a modern world, and so much more! Check out this episode to go behind the scenes with Stonewall and Pastor Rick Goertzen!</p> This week 'On the Mountain', we are bringing our 'Meet the Pastors' series to a close with the big man himself Rick Goertzen. Rick has been our lead Pastor at SMCC for the past 8 years. On this episode you can expect to hear about Rick's early stages of pursuing ministry, hobbies, hardships, leading a church in a modern world, and so much more! Check out this episode to go behind the scenes with Stonewall and Pastor Rick Goertzen!

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2795 23 217978d09d7701191585eca59dfddad2 no Meet the Pastors Guest | Jonathan Owen <p>Most of you know him by the name Jawoo, it's time to meet our Children's and Middle School Pastor!</p><p><br></p><p>‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Jonathan Owen, a man who wears many hats here at SMCC. He oversees a vibrant children's ministry as well as running our largest community outreach program called Camp Adventure. He has served in church at various capacities since his youth and felt a natural pull towards ministry. You can hear Jonathan talk all about summer camp and what he's learned working with children over the years. Listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson!</p> <p>Most of you know him by the name Jawoo, it's time to meet our Children's and Middle School Pastor!</p><p><br></p><p>‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Jonathan Owen, a man who wears many hats here at SMCC. He oversees a vibrant children's ministry as well as running our largest community outreach program called Camp Adventure. He has served in church at various capacities since his youth and felt a natural pull towards ministry. You can hear Jonathan talk all about summer camp and what he's learned working with children over the years. Listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson!</p> Most of you know him by the name Jawoo, it's time to meet our Children's and Middle School Pastor!


‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Jonathan Owen, a man who wears many hats here at SMCC. He oversees a vibrant children's ministry as well as running our largest community outreach program called Camp Adventure. He has served in church at various capacities since his youth and felt a natural pull towards ministry. You can hear Jonathan talk all about summer camp and what he's learned working with children over the years. Listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson!

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2916 24 8e61c6cbee4c39bdf4832a27c205e703 no Meet the Pastors Guest | Brian Kult <p>Come meet the 'new kid on the block' our Adult Ministries Pastor, this is Brian Kult!</p><p><br></p><p>‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Brian Kult who has been on staff with SMCC for two years now. We hear about his upbringing, his career in banking and what led him to ministry. Brian delves into his first experience with person to person discipleship and how meaningful that relationship was to him. We see how Brian’s long-lasting relationship with our Lead Pastor pulled his heart towards SMCC and where he is today. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson.</p> <p>Come meet the 'new kid on the block' our Adult Ministries Pastor, this is Brian Kult!</p><p><br></p><p>‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Brian Kult who has been on staff with SMCC for two years now. We hear about his upbringing, his career in banking and what led him to ministry. Brian delves into his first experience with person to person discipleship and how meaningful that relationship was to him. We see how Brian’s long-lasting relationship with our Lead Pastor pulled his heart towards SMCC and where he is today. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson.</p> Come meet the 'new kid on the block' our Adult Ministries Pastor, this is Brian Kult!


‘On the Mountain’ we are met with Brian Kult who has been on staff with SMCC for two years now. We hear about his upbringing, his career in banking and what led him to ministry. Brian delves into his first experience with person to person discipleship and how meaningful that relationship was to him. We see how Brian’s long-lasting relationship with our Lead Pastor pulled his heart towards SMCC and where he is today. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2687 25 cb564f9bee0f316b78460d45b22b2997 no Meet the Pastors Guest | Andrew Spigner <p>Let's meet our High School and Young Adult Pastor, this is Andrew Spigner!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as we hear from another Pastor who didn't originally envision working in ministry. From a desire to earnestly know the Word of God, Andrew discovered the Lord working in his heart towards ministry. With a degree from Troy in Communication Studies, we now hear how the Lord called Andrew to seminary at the West Institute. Ultimately this path led him back home to serve at SMCC shepherding the hearts of our youth. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>Let's meet our High School and Young Adult Pastor, this is Andrew Spigner!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as we hear from another Pastor who didn't originally envision working in ministry. From a desire to earnestly know the Word of God, Andrew discovered the Lord working in his heart towards ministry. With a degree from Troy in Communication Studies, we now hear how the Lord called Andrew to seminary at the West Institute. Ultimately this path led him back home to serve at SMCC shepherding the hearts of our youth. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Let's meet our High School and Young Adult Pastor, this is Andrew Spigner!


Join us 'On the Mountain' as we hear from another Pastor who didn't originally envision working in ministry. From a desire to earnestly know the Word of God, Andrew discovered the Lord working in his heart towards ministry. With a degree from Troy in Communication Studies, we now hear how the Lord called Andrew to seminary at the West Institute. Ultimately this path led him back home to serve at SMCC shepherding the hearts of our youth. You can listen to his full story here with our host Stonewall Nicholson.



]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2977 26 96dda2dd57dcad9145a212ab1e73ec4c no Meet the Pastors Guest | Gary Kennedy <p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as Stonewall sits down with our Administrative and Missions Pastor, Gary Kennedy. Gary is one of our longest standing members of 53 years and has been a part of our family from the very beginning. If you're interested in how a CPA came to be a Pastor, give this week's episode a listen. We will discuss all things missions, how finances affect the church, and the growth of our church from a one of a kind perspective.</p> <p>Join us 'On the Mountain' as Stonewall sits down with our Administrative and Missions Pastor, Gary Kennedy. Gary is one of our longest standing members of 53 years and has been a part of our family from the very beginning. If you're interested in how a CPA came to be a Pastor, give this week's episode a listen. We will discuss all things missions, how finances affect the church, and the growth of our church from a one of a kind perspective.</p> Join us 'On the Mountain' as Stonewall sits down with our Administrative and Missions Pastor, Gary Kennedy. Gary is one of our longest standing members of 53 years and has been a part of our family from the very beginning. If you're interested in how a CPA came to be a Pastor, give this week's episode a listen. We will discuss all things missions, how finances affect the church, and the growth of our church from a one of a kind perspective.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2409 27 f2d1c890464bfdb111d96b981f935267 no Meet the Pastors Guest | Steven Sivley <p>This week 'On the Mountain', we are kicking off our 'Meet the Pastors' series with Steven Sivley. Steven has been our Worship Pastor for 8 years. He also oversees our communications ministry and our building and grounds crew. Check out this episode to go behind the scenes and hear how the Lord guided Steven to ministry!</p> <p>This week 'On the Mountain', we are kicking off our 'Meet the Pastors' series with Steven Sivley. Steven has been our Worship Pastor for 8 years. He also oversees our communications ministry and our building and grounds crew. Check out this episode to go behind the scenes and hear how the Lord guided Steven to ministry!</p> This week 'On the Mountain', we are kicking off our 'Meet the Pastors' series with Steven Sivley. Steven has been our Worship Pastor for 8 years. He also oversees our communications ministry and our building and grounds crew. Check out this episode to go behind the scenes and hear how the Lord guided Steven to ministry!

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2510 28 169e1a602c6089ea402301f237ecfd48 no Missions Conference '23 Guest | Tiago Albuquerque <p>Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Tiago Albuquerque. Stonewall and Tiago discuss all the work that Tiago is doing in Brazil as well as his family life.</p> <p>Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Tiago Albuquerque. Stonewall and Tiago discuss all the work that Tiago is doing in Brazil as well as his family life.</p> Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Tiago Albuquerque. Stonewall and Tiago discuss all the work that Tiago is doing in Brazil as well as his family life.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2117 29 561d1a1b16045adb593f423075f064e8 no Missions Conference '23 Guest | Ed Casteel <p>Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Ed Casteel. Stonewall and Ed discuss Ed’s involvement with Ethnos360 and the work he is doing in the Asia-Pacific region.</p> <p>Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Ed Casteel. Stonewall and Ed discuss Ed’s involvement with Ethnos360 and the work he is doing in the Asia-Pacific region.</p> Missions Conference continues with our next guest missionary, Ed Casteel. Stonewall and Ed discuss Ed’s involvement with Ethnos360 and the work he is doing in the Asia-Pacific region.

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1813 30 4eda4467e37fbbbdbd7d9a9f6da4e7ee no Missions Conference '23 Guest | Daniel Gomez <p>In the last episode of Missions Conference, Stonewall wraps things up with Daniel Gomez. Daniel gives us an update on his family and all the work he is doing in his home country, Honduras.</p> <p>In the last episode of Missions Conference, Stonewall wraps things up with Daniel Gomez. Daniel gives us an update on his family and all the work he is doing in his home country, Honduras.</p> In the last episode of Missions Conference, Stonewall wraps things up with Daniel Gomez. Daniel gives us an update on his family and all the work he is doing in his home country, Honduras.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1271 31 6a21f947a784a9449341f126a90b5ce2 no Missions Conference '23 Guest | Bobby Wilson <p>It’s Missions Conference at SMCC! In today’s episode, Stonewall sits down with Bobby Wilson, the current CEO of World Reach Ministries right here in Alabama.</p> <p>It’s Missions Conference at SMCC! In today’s episode, Stonewall sits down with Bobby Wilson, the current CEO of World Reach Ministries right here in Alabama.</p> It’s Missions Conference at SMCC! In today’s episode, Stonewall sits down with Bobby Wilson, the current CEO of World Reach Ministries right here in Alabama.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1567 32 f923343f285f97fd94431185287bb9f0 no Traveling to Israel Guest | Brian Kult <p>Welcome to the very first episode of the new SMCC Podcast series! In today's episode, Stonewall sits down with pastor Brian Kult to talk about his recent visit to Israel and why you should consider making the trip yourself.</p> <p>Welcome to the very first episode of the new SMCC Podcast series! In today's episode, Stonewall sits down with pastor Brian Kult to talk about his recent visit to Israel and why you should consider making the trip yourself.</p> Welcome to the very first episode of the new SMCC Podcast series! In today's episode, Stonewall sits down with pastor Brian Kult to talk about his recent visit to Israel and why you should consider making the trip yourself.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2131 33 c5a8c0321b81550b6887f56a6280d8db no