The DHF Podcast
Disciple Heritage Fellowship exists to support the church. Specifically, we assist pastors and churches with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement to fulfill Christ’s mission to make disciples. We provide encouragement to pastors and lay leaders alike as they strive to lead the congregation in which God has placed them. Sometimes they need encouragement. Other times resources or ministry support is what is called for. An important part of our work is helping to build a network of support of like-minded congregations. We are on the same team!
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
DHF board members, Scott Mcnay and Drew McClellan, share 3 types of recommendations that may help you grow with your ministry.
Book recommendations
Scott McKnight’s The King Jesus GospelScott McKnight’s A Church Called TovAndy Crouch’s The Life We Are Looking For
Podcast Recommendations
Unbelievable with Justin BrierleyAsk N.T. Wright Anythingpremierinsight.orgTelegraph’s Daily Ukraine Podcast
Other Resources
N.T. Wright’s commentary on Romansntwrightonline.orgAnthony C. Thiselton’s commentary on 1 Corinthians
If you would like to support Ukrainian refugees in Poland, you can do so, by visiting discipleheritage.org/give and selecting the Ukraine option.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
What is the gospel? Perhaps we have been imprecise in our answer to the question. Dr. Matthew Bates joins Scott and Sam to discuss a work of passion in bringing clarity to what the Gospel is.
Books by Dr. Matthew Bates:Gospel Allegiance The Gospel PreciselySalvation By Allegiance AloneWhy the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus With Purpose
Other books mentioned:Roman Faith and Christian Faith: Pistis and Fides in the Early Roman Empire and Early Churches by Teresa MorganPaul and the Language of Faith by Nijay K. GuptaPaul and the Gift by John M. G. Barclay
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Scott and Sam interview Jeff Kirsch from Soaring for Christ. Jeff is a missionary serving America’s last frontier connecting remote individuals with the Gospel.soaringforchrist.org
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Rick Grace joins Scott McNay as they hear from and interview Heather Sears. Heather is the wife of Sam Sears’ (DHF Podcast co-host). She grew up in a Mormon family and shares her testimony of how she went from questioning Mormonism, feeling God was angry at her, and findingacceptance in Jesus.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Missionaries BJ and Mary Leonard join Scott McNay and Sam Sears to share about theircurrent ministry in “The Block” as well as their new calling to Kenya.
To support the Leonards you can go to:cmfi.org/bmleonardBook Mentioned:Jd Payne, Apostolic Church Planting
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Scott and Sam interview Wayne Kent in this second installment focused on hiring. Wayne is pastor emeritus and FCC Decatur and former executive director of DHF. In this episode, we lean on his broader experience with other churches to learn about the process of hiring a new senior lead, or solo pastor. Wayne speaks both about potential candidates for being a new pastor, as well as to the elders who would hire them.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, Scott and Sam interview Wayne Kent, Former Executive Director of DHF and pastor Emeritus of First Christian Church Decatur. Wayne shares lessons learned from hiring a large number of staff throughout his ministry. Wayne encouraged us to ask questions about the following six topics; Scripture, Salvation, Baptism, The Holy Spirit, Women in Ministry and Sexual ethics. The answers would help clarify if the person was in alignment with the church on these important issues.
Wayne mentions a few websites to place job openings:churchstaffing.comchemistrystaffing.com
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Scott and Sam interview author Rona Swanson about how she processed the loss of her daughter. In her book “More Than Can Be Measured”, Rona talks about her experiece. When Rebekah was little she would ask “How much do you love me mommy?” and Rona would respond, “more than can be measured.” That love remained, even after Rebekah went passed away, and Rona shares how she brought the raw grief before God and continued her journey.
More than can be Measured | Rona Swanson
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
In this episode Scott, Sam and Rick are all together again for part two of Guard Your Heart. Prompted by a recent well known church pastor temporarily stepping out of the pulpit, we continue our discussion on what it means for leaders in the church to protect others and themselves.
WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID - Article from The Atlantic
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode Scott, Sam and Rick are all back together. Prompted by a recent well known church pastor temporarily stepping out of the pulpit, we begin our discussion with younger pastors learning from an older pastor in a round table discussion.Peter Scazzero | The Emotionally Healthy Leader