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Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible

Podcast de Danny Chisholm

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Join Baptist Pastor Danny Chisholm as he has engaging conversations about the Bible, Baptists, faith, and issues that impact leadership and life in the church. He also talks about topics and ideas on his mind relating to his preaching and teaching ministry. Danny holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1996). He is a free and faithful Baptist, currently serving as Pastor of First Baptist Church in historic Clinton, TN. He's also a coffee drinker and has been known to play pickleball on occasion.

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episode Disaffiliation and the United Methodist Church with Lovett Weems artwork

Disaffiliation and the United Methodist Church with Lovett Weems

In this episode, Pastor Danny interviews Dr. Lovett Weems about the history, challenges, and future of the United Methodist Church. They talk about the recent schism in the UMC relating to disaffiliation, and its emotional and practical impact on the mission and ministries of the denomination. After serving as Pastor of UMC churches in Mississippi, Lovett became President of St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. In 2003, he became founding Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. He is now Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership Emeritus at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. His most recent book is entitled, "An Aura of Hope: United Methodism's Next Chapter in the United States." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 00:55 Personal Connections and Mississippi Roots 02:09 Discussion of Disaffiliation in the UMC 03:42 Historical Context of Church Divisions 06:45 The 2019 Disaffiliation Process 08:39 Church Polity and Property Rights 11:48 Role of the General Conference 17:23 Lessons from Church Splits and Future Hope 22:59 Moving Forward with Hope and Wesleyan Principles 32:27 Lessons for Other Denominations and Closing Remarks

28 de may de 2026 - 37 min
episode Musings on the SBC, Family, and Unexpected Moments of Grace with Mark Gstohl artwork

Musings on the SBC, Family, and Unexpected Moments of Grace with Mark Gstohl

In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Mark Gstohl about their shared experiences in the Southern Baptist Convention and at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark recalls the influence of and his exit from the SBC. He and Danny also reflect upon Paul Pressler's influence upon the SBC, especially in light of the recent article from Texas Monthly documenting the numerous sexual abuse allegations against him. Mark discusses his current project "Dirty Stories about God" which is a memoir about his family and how God's grace is discovered in ordinary, difficult, and unexpected places. Mark holds the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy (Systematic Theology, 2001) degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University in New Orleans and you can follow him and find his musings on Facebook.

19 de may de 2026 - 38 min
episode Getting Kicked Out of the SBC and Supporting Women in Ministry with Linda Barnes Popham artwork

Getting Kicked Out of the SBC and Supporting Women in Ministry with Linda Barnes Popham

In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Rev. Linda Barnes Popham about how she and her church were voted out of the Southern Baptist Convention in June 2023. She recalls the pain and confusion with the SBC’s decision to ban women pastors, especially in light of her already having more than 30 years of experience as a Southern Baptist pastor. Linda also expresses gratitude for the support of those who have affirmed her calling and welcomed her church into new denominational partnerships. She affirms God’s faithfulness and the positive outcomes that have taken place since their expulsion from the SBC. This conversation also explores issues of gender, doctrinal purity, church autonomy, and the future of women in ministry. Linda serves as Pastor of Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, KY, a position she has held for more than three decades. The New Yorker documentary about the SBC's decision to ban her, other women pastors, and their churches which can be found here: https://www.newyorker.com/video/watch/hold-the-line. [https://www.newyorker.com/video/watch/hold-the-line]

5 de may de 2026 - 36 min
episode What the Psalms Teach Us and "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" with Rebecca Poe Hays artwork

What the Psalms Teach Us and "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" with Rebecca Poe Hays

In this episode, Pastor Danny explores the deeper meaning of the Psalms with Dr. Rebecca Poe Hays. She talks about their structure, authorship, and relevance for prayer and faith. Rebecca recalls her own faith journey and call to ministry, and how the Psalms have impacted the faith community in general. She and Danny take a deeper dive into Psalm 22 and the words from Jesus on the cross, "My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?" Rebecca also explains how the Psalms should not be taken in isolation from each other but comprise an overall message of God's faithfulness through struggle and hardship. These ancient songs continue to teach us about God's character and our relationship with Him. An ordained Baptist minister, Rebecca is Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) at George W. Truett Theological Seminary on the campus of Baylor University.

28 de abr de 2026 - 44 min
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