Grace Church Podcast

EP 54: Making Room this Advent Dec 01, 2025

Whitney and Scott welcome Bobby Raulerson back to the studio to discuss the new Advent Guide our staff have developed for the month of December. They talk about the origins of Advent, the vision for the new guide, other events coming up, and our prayer for our members this Advent season.

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EP 53: Discovering God through Scripture Nov 19, 2025

Whitney and Scott are joined by Jackie Davenport, one of our members and leaders from the Pelham campus. We asked her what God has been teaching her recently and she shares how a trip to New Zealand represents her approach to Scripture, how she’s rejecting an action figure version of God, and how Scripture memorization can combat the root of her sin patterns.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 52: Pursuing imPOSSIBILITY with David's Table Nov 03, 2025

In this episode, Whitney and Scott sit down with Katie Mitchell, the executive director of our serving partner, David’s Table. Katie shares the heart of David’s Table to connect families of those with disabilities to community and local church, and to provide respite, compassion, and hope through Jesus Christ.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 51: Can I Ask Hard Questions in Church? Oct 15, 2025

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Davis Craig and Bobby Raulerson—two teachers from our recent high-school ministry series Hard Questions. True to its title, this series explores topics like: making decisions, the brokenness of the world, doubt and tension, salvation and free will, and more. Bobby and Davis recap the main ideas and explain why a series like this is critical to a healthy student ministry.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 50: Toxic Stress and Childhood - Ascend Camp Recap Sep 01, 2025

Child life specialist and Care & Recovery staff member Melissa Ramirez joins Scott and Whitney in the studio for this episode. They recap the two Ascend Camps we held this summer at our Pelham and Powdersville campuses, discuss some of the deeper cognitive research behind how long-term stress can impact children, and share how the gospel intersects with grief and loss.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 49: Community Engagement Is Most Effective through Our Weakness - Partnership in Puerto Rico with Steven Feliciano and Joey Espinosa Aug 04, 2025

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Steven Feliciano, Co-founder and Executive Director of Hunger Corp in Puerto Rico, and Joey Espinosa, the Puerto Rico Country Lead for Grace Church. They discuss the context for Hunger Corp’s work in Puerto Rico, their gospel-centered approach to ministry, and how our teams get to partner with them.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 48: Back to the Beginning—The Grace Church Origin Story Jun 09, 2025

In this episode, Scott is in the studio with Matt and Vicki Williams, Bill White, and Tom Merritt to celebrate 30 years of Grace Church by remembering how it all started. We are overwhelmed by God’s kindness and provision to our church over the years, and we hope these stories will lead us collectively to worship the Lord for his faithfulness to us.

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EP 47: Front Porch Housing - Celebrating Nonprofit Launch Apr 27, 2025

In a special edition of the podcast, Scott sits down with Front Porch Housing Director Brian Burgess, NewSpring Greenville Campus Pastor Mike Link, and Grace Church Outreach Director Jennifer Dill to discuss Front Porch’s new nonprofit status and their growing community partnerships. They talk about how unity between local churches can push the Kingdom forward and how meeting physical and spiritual needs in the community leads to lasting life change.

Link to video: https://vimeo.com/1077366788/3ad56040c4?share=copy

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EP 46: Does God Have More in Mind for Marriage? with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer Mar 24, 2025

In this episode, Scott and Whitney are in the studio with Brad Rhoads and Jeremy Meyer to talk about a biblical vision for God-centered marriage and how we serve our married members as a church. Brad is a former attorney who, along with his wife Marilyn, co-founded Grace Marriage ministry. Jeremy is our Pastor of Marriage and Premarital here at Grace Church.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 45: Natural Burial Update with Jennifer Dill Feb 19, 2025

Scott and Whitney sit down with Jennifer Dill, our Natural Burial Coordinator to get an update three and a half years after we introduced our natural burial ministry. They review how and why our church wanted to engage this topic, Jennifer explains more about what the process of natural burial looks like, and she shares some stories and encouragement from the past few years.

If you have questions or want access to additional resources, be sure to check out the podcast page at https://grace.sc/resources/podcasts/memberspodcast/

EP 44: The Holidays: Challenges and Hope with Joey Altom Dec 17, 2024

In our last episode of 2024, Scott and Whitney invite Joey Altom, one of our pastors, in the studio to discuss the holiday season and some of the unique spiritual challenges it can present. Whether it’s loneliness, grief, family tensions, cultural expectations, or just being busy, December doesn’t always look the way we hope it will. As a church family, we want to set our hopes higher and look to Jesus for comfort and peace.