The Come and See at Vanville Podcast

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Send us a message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/fan_mail/new] Season 5, Episode 3 features special guest Pastor Dave Bradfield from Hope Church of Christ in Augusta, West Virginia. Join Dan, Sean, and Dave for a frank, fun, and engaging discussion on biblical leadership in the church. From the important roles of elders and deacons to starting, growing, and leading effective ministries, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom, biblical insight, and real-life experience. Whether you're a church leader, serve in ministry, or simply want to better understand God's design for leadership in His church, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and plenty of thoughtful discussion. Tune in to the Come and See at Vanville Podcast and join the conversation! Come and See at Vanville is a podcast dedicated to exploring God's Word through honest conversations, practical application, and biblical truth. Subscribe and join us each week as we seek to grow in faith together. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/support]

The Name Game

Send us a message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/fan_mail/new] Season 5, Episode 2: What's in a Name? Names matter throughout the Bible, and in this fun and fact-filled episode, Dan and Sean take a fascinating look at some of Scripture's most memorable names and name changes. Why are there so many people named Joseph? How do we keep the four different Josephs straight? Did Saul really change his name to Paul? And who exactly was Judas—not Iscariot? Along the way, Dan and Sean explore the meanings behind biblical names, the significance of God-given name changes, and how names often reveal something deeper about a person's identity, mission, or relationship with God. From Abraham and Sarah to Peter and Paul, this episode uncovers surprising connections and clears up some common misconceptions. Whether you're a Bible trivia enthusiast or simply curious about the people behind the names, you'll enjoy this engaging conversation filled with insight, humor, and plenty of biblical facts. Join us as we discover what's really in a name! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/support]

The Only Perfect Parent

Send us a message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/fan_mail/new] Parenting is one of life’s greatest blessings—and one of its greatest challenges. In this Season 5 premiere, Dan and Sean share a frank, honest, and often fun conversation about what it means to be a godly parent in an imperfect world. Drawing from powerful passages such as Matthew 10:37–39 and Luke 14:25–27, they explore how our love for Christ must shape every aspect of our family life. Through biblical examples like Abraham’s willingness to trust God with Isaac and the successes and failures found in David’s family, this episode examines the importance of spiritual leadership, unity between parents, and raising children with both love and truth. While no earthly parent is perfect, Scripture points us to the One who is—the Heavenly Father. Join Dan and Sean as they discuss practical lessons, biblical wisdom, and how following Jesus can help us become the best parents we can be for the children God has entrusted to our care. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/support]

Something Wicca this way Comes!

Send us a message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/fan_mail/new] In the Season 4 finale of Come and See at Vanville, Dan and Sean welcome a very special guest, Tiffany Cookus, Sean's wife, for an honest and insightful conversation about her journey from practicing Wicca back to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Tiffany shares what initially drew her to Wicca, the sense of purpose and hope she believed it offered, and the spiritual questions that ultimately led her to discover that it could not provide the truth, peace, and relationship with God she was seeking. Through her personal testimony, she reflects on the dangers of false hope, the allure of alternative spiritual paths, and the transforming power of God's grace. Join us for this thoughtful and spirited discussion as we explore faith, truth, redemption, and the life-changing hope found only in Christ. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/support]

Read my lips! No new taxes!

Send us a message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/fan_mail/new]  In Season 4 Episode 12 of The Come and See Podcast, Dan and Sean have a frank and encouraging discussion about standing firmly on the foundation of truth and integrity as Christians. What does it mean to let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no? Together, they explore the importance of seeking, speaking, and living truth in a world full of uncertainty while trusting fully in the promises God has given us through Scripture. From the hope of John 3:16 to the strength and reassurance of Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5, this episode reminds us that God is faithful, His promises are true, and we can place our faith and trust in Him no matter the circumstances. Join Dan and Sean for a Scripture-centered conversation that encourages believers to walk boldly in truth and confidence in God’s unfailing Word.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515798/support]