The Appalachian Disciples

Episode 19 - You Are Not a Fool to Believe in God Part 1: The Historical Jesus

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we begin a brand-new series exploring the evidence for Christianity and why faith in Jesus Christ is not blind, irrational, or foolish. We talk about: Was Jesus a real person? Can the Bible be trusted historically? And are there sources outside the Bible that confirm Jesus existed? We dig into ancient historical accounts, early Christian testimony, and the reliability of the Gospel records to show that Christianity is rooted in real events, real places, and a real risen Savior. This conversation is about examining the evidence and understanding that following Christ is grounded in truth. If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at theappalachiandisciples@gmail.com We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!

Episode 18 - Worship Because He Lives

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we talk about how worship is not just singing a song but rather an act of surrender. It’s easy to sing songs every Sunday without really thinking about what we’re singing. But when we truly understand what Jesus saved us from, worship stops being routine and becomes a response. If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at theappalachiandisciples@gmail.com We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!

Episode 17 - Faith Was Never Meant to Be Lived Alone

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we explore why gathering together with other believers is not optional; it’s essential! In a culture that celebrates independence and self-sufficiency, Scripture paints a very different picture. From Genesis to the early church, the Bible shows us that faith was never meant to be lived alone. God designed us for relationships. Isolation weakens faith; community strengthens it. If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at theappalachiandisciples@gmail.com We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!

Episode 16 - Letting Go of Religion to Hold onto Jesus: A Coal Miner's Journey with Christ

In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we sit down with a coal miner whose journey of faith took him from a law-based religious background to a personal, life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ. He shares honestly about what it meant to move from “doing religion” to truly knowing Christ for himself. Along the way, God didn’t just change his faith, but restored relationships and reshaped how he shows up as a husband, a worker, and a man of God. This is a testimony of grace, freedom, and a faith that runs deeper than the coal seams of Appalachia. If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at theappalachiandisciples@gmail.com We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!

Episode 15 - A New Year, A New Kind of Peace

As a new year begins, many people are focused on New Year’s resolutions. We think about getting healthier, managing money better, and starting fresh. While those things matter, we invite listeners to focus on something even more important going into 2026: Peace. In this episode of The Appalachian Disciples, we explore what Scripture calls “the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” from Philippians 4. This is a Peace that shows up in the middle of anxiety, uncertainty, and chaos. It is a Peace that does not depend on circumstances and often does not make sense by worldly standards. Together, we talk about how to walk into 2026 spiritually grounded, steady, and unshaken, even when life feels loud and overwhelming. If you want to reach out to us and be part of the conversation, we can be found on Facebook at The Appalachian Disciples, or you can email us at theappalachiandisciples@gmail.com We can be heard on any podcast platform and on YouTube! Thanks for listening!