Rough Drafts: How God Writes His Love in Our Stories
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Stories are powerful. God’s stories, even more so. We know the big Bible stories from a long time ago: Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. But sometimes we make the mistake of thinking that God isn’t writing any new stories. Or that our stories are too little to matter. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this podcast, we’ll explore the God stories, big and little, of our neighbors. We’ll hear how our lives are rough drafts, being edited and formed into something more wonderful by the great author and finisher of our faith. We’ll hear plot twists and characters and tragedies and comedies. We’ll hear what God is writing in our unfinished lives. Join us to hear God at Work in the Rough Drafts of life!
Location:
United States
Description:
Stories are powerful. God’s stories, even more so. We know the big Bible stories from a long time ago: Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. But sometimes we make the mistake of thinking that God isn’t writing any new stories. Or that our stories are too little to matter. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this podcast, we’ll explore the God stories, big and little, of our neighbors. We’ll hear how our lives are rough drafts, being edited and formed into something more wonderful by the great author and finisher of our faith. We’ll hear plot twists and characters and tragedies and comedies. We’ll hear what God is writing in our unfinished lives. Join us to hear God at Work in the Rough Drafts of life!
Twitter:
@burnschurch
Language:
English
Contact:
6154413984
Website:
http://burnschurchofchrist.org/
Email:
happyhiatt@gmail.com
Episodes
Bob Turner: Life-Changing Moments
1/7/2025
Welcome to the first Rough Drafts of 2025!
Today's guest is a church leadership guru and an all-around great guy. You get to hear from Bob Turner as he shares a few moments that changed his life forever.
Duration:00:44:01
Taylor Rhodes: Embracing the Unexpected
12/17/2024
**This is the last episode of 2024 - we'll take a two week hiatus and be back on January 7 for the new year!**
Do you know Taylor Rhodes? If not, you should! In this week's episode, Taylor shares the twists and turns of his life and how God used them to bring about something really beautiful.
Duration:00:58:42
Brianna Ramseur: God Answers Prayer
12/10/2024
She's not boring! There's a lot in this episode, so you don't want to miss it. Join us as Brianna Ramseur shares from her God stories!
Duration:01:03:35
Thomas Southerland & Chris McCurley: The Life of a Minister
12/3/2024
Ever wonder what a preacher does? So did we...
This week, Thomas Southerland, Minister at Water Street Church of Christ in Charlotte, TN and Chris McCurley, Minister at Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson, TN join us for a conversation about our God stories in ministry. What's up with this weird job?
Duration:01:08:16
The Thankful Episode (repeat)
11/26/2024
Guess what! Rough Drafts is coming back with a brand new episode next Tuesday.
To get us back in the swing of things, we're re-releasing a favorite, our Thanksgiving 2023 episode where we hear not from 1 or 2 guests...but more than 20 who share moments of gratitude, buth small and large.
Thanks for listening! We've got some great stories yet to come!
Duration:00:25:40
Allison Avalon: When Gang Kids Teach You a Lesson
6/5/2024
God likes to teach us lessons in unexpected places...
It's amazing how often we end up "doing the work" when we're helping other people do the work...
Duration:01:04:44
Susan Bradford: Navigating Life
5/21/2024
Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. We make it up as we go! Susan shares her story from life in the FHU Bubble and more!
Duration:01:07:52
Anita Fuson: Precious Church Memories
5/14/2024
It's really cool when the story of God's people is part of the story of your whole life.
That's the story you'll get today with Anita Fuson - a story that reminds us that God is still very much alive and at work in his world!
Duration:01:00:29
Geoffrey Sikes: Looking Back on Ministry
5/7/2024
He could have been a shoe salesman...or an accountant...but he's ended up in ministry...for a long time! He's nearing retirement, so now is a good time to look back at some of the God stories along the way. Listen to Geoffrey Sikes, minister at the church of Christ at Trenton Crossing in Clarksville, TN as he shares his journey in ministry!
Duration:00:39:24
Matthew Hiatt: On the Wrong Side of the Desk
4/30/2024
Since I've abused more than 70 guests....I guess turnabout is fair play. Today Monica Gossett and I swap seats...and she bullies me into telling parts of my story!
Duration:01:04:54
Chase Lewis: Eat Your Veggies!
4/23/2024
**Be sure to listen past the closing credits for a special ending!**
This week, Chase Lewis shares his story! It's a story of a really scary time in life...and God's providence through it all!
Duration:00:32:22
Mike McPherson: Things NOT to Say
4/16/2024
This episode was a throwback for me...all the way back to 8th grade Bible at David Lipscomb Middle School.
Today's guest is Mike McPherson - youth minister, coach, Bible teacher....he wears a lot of hats. You may have heard his story in the past about navigating depression...and navigating his wife's death to ALS. In our conversation today, he shares some of the...less-than-helpful...things that well-meaning people have said along the way.
If you're in the Dickson area, Mike will be with us at Burns on Wednesday night at 4/24 to share Lisa's story. You don't want to miss it!
Duration:00:38:45
Tim Hines: Dreams, Lasers, and Gangs
4/9/2024
I met Tim Hines when we landed in Honduras last summer. Immediately, I knew he was going to be someone I wanted to know.
He's got a fantastic sense of humor (that I'm still a little afraid of)...incredible faith... and a generous heart. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, either. You've heard great things from his son, Dalton, in a previous episode!
Duration:01:02:30
Chuck Ramseur: God Was Not Part of My Story
4/2/2024
Big news from Burns Church! We welcome Chuck Ramseur to our staff as our new associate minister. In this episode recorded on day 1, you'll get to meet Chuck, hear his story, and how he ended up in ministry.
Duration:00:58:58
Liz Wall: Chasing the Heart of Jesus into Dark Places
3/26/2024
You're going to love today's guest! She's the chair of Kinsman Redeemer Homeless ministry in Dickson. She has a heart to help people...and she's going to tell you (at least!) two stories...her story, and the story of this ministry. She's going to open your eyes to the realities of the homeless in Dickson and so much more!
Duration:01:17:59
John Smith: God's Favorite Child
3/19/2024
John Smith (yes, that's his real name!) serves at Dickson First Presbyterian Church and as an Air Force reservist Chaplain. He's also the brains behind Dickson's "Theology on Tap." He's got stories - but those aren't the stories he shares today!
John takes us on the journey of his faith...the ups and downs...and how he went from performing to be God's favorite child to relishing the love of Jesus. You'll be blessed.
Duration:00:43:52
John Mark Hicks: When God Broke our Deal
3/12/2024
John Mark Hicks shares a story of loss and disorientation - how his understanding of God changed his implicit deal wit God.
Duration:00:56:14
Brittany Callaway: How Many Knee Surgeries?
3/5/2024
It's Brittany 4 of 4 this week - the last of our month of Brittanii.
Brittany Callaway shares her stories of sports and faith and surgeries...you'll be blessed!
Duration:01:00:34
Brittany Watson: God's Plan or My Plan?
2/27/2024
The month of Brittany continues....with Brittany 3 of 4!
Today you'll hear about how God's plans...well, they don't always line up with ours, but they turn out so much better. God knows what he's doing, especially when we don't!
Duration:00:48:35
Robyn Lampley: Where Were the Kids with Disabilities?
2/22/2024
I don't know anyone who does more to advocate for the special needs community and our kids in general than Robyn Lampley...and she's our guest on today's bonus episode of Rough Drafts!
Just listen to these lines:
"We say CAN not CANNOT."
"Nothing ABOUT me WITHOUT me"
"Assume competence."
"Find the ability in the disability"
"People-first language"
"Stairs and stares"
"No one wants pity."
You're going to love her spirit and insights...and by the way, she's running for school board in Dickson County. That process has changed, so this race will be decided in the republican primary...and early voting has already started. Got questions for her? Reach out! rlampley@dsdc.org
Duration:00:56:17