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

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.

Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible is a religion podcast hosted by Danny Chisholm, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Danny Chisholm hosts Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible, a religion show with 66 episodes published.

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  The Samaritan Woman Was Not the Sinner Church History Made Her

  Sep 29, 202639 min

  In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Caryn Reeder about her book "The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 after #churchtoo. Caryn examines how the Samaritan woman's story has been interpreted through history and what it reveals about women in biblical times and ministry today. She also talks about the church's response to issues of gender, abuse, and interpretation. Caryn is Professor of New Testament and Co-Coordinator of Gender Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Her research interests include household, gender, and violence in the Bible and biblical world. She has a B.A. from Augustana College, M.A. in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, and the M.Phil. (OT) and Ph.D. (NT) degrees from the University of Cambridge.

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  How Texas Baptists Stopped a Fundamentalist Takeover for Decades

  Sep 22, 202627 min

  In this episode, Pastor Danny welcomes Dr. David R. Currie, a prominent figure in Texas Baptist history, to share his experiences and insights from over two decades of leadership of Texas Baptist Committed. David recalls how the organization was founded amidst a fundamentalist shift within the Southern Baptist Convention. He highlights the importance of communication and collaboration among Texas Baptists, noting how they rallied to protect their institutions and uphold the autonomy of local churches. As the conversation shifts to the present, David expresses concern over the current state of Texas Baptists and the lack of a unified voice championing the causes Texas Baptist Committed once fought for. He calls for a return to the core principles of autonomy, religious liberty, and historical Baptist values, urging current leaders to reflect on what it means to be truly Baptist in today's context. He is a retired Baptist minister, rancher, and business owner, holding the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy (Ethics) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (thumbnail pic is with his granddaughter Ashleigh).

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  What a Pizza House Taught Two Pastors about Church Culture

  Sep 15, 202648 min

  In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Matt Snowden and Dr. Joshua Hayes about their new book Soul Culture: Stewarding the Five Ingredients of our Common Life . They share insights on how to cultivate a thriving church culture that reflects core beliefs and values. This concept emphasizes the need for church leaders to foster a strong culture within their congregations, especially during challenging times. Matt and Josh serve on staff together at First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas; Matt as Pastor since 2010 and Josh as Associate Pastor of Discipleship since 2017. They also serve as Adjunct Faculty at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. You can find their book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHCP31Q3?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback.

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  Navigating Leadership, Loss, and the Surprising Call of God with Melissa Hatfield

  Sep 1, 202640 min

  In this episode, Rev. Melissa Hatfield shares her journey of calling, leadership, and faith as the first female Lead Pasfor of the church she grew up in. She talks about the process and journey of serving on staff as Student Pastor and then becoming the Lead Pastor. She recognizes and reflects upon the legacy of Dolly Parton, and discusses her experiences navigating ministry as a woman. Melissa also talks about the weight of ministry; she led the church through COVID while grieving the death of her friend and pastor as well as the unexpected death of her sister. She also talks about her role in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and her hopes for its future. Melissa is Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City MO and is Moderator-Elect of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and https://substack.com/@melissahatfield.

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  Dealing with Traumatic Grief and Suicide with Cindy Wallace

  Aug 11, 202642 min

  In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Rev. Dr. Cindy Wallace about her growing up in a small Mississippi town, call to ministry, and current work as a chaplain. She offers insights on traumatic grief with special attention given to death by suicide. Cindy has been Mental Health Chaplain at the Washington D.C Veterans Affairs Medical Center since 2019. An ordained minister with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, she also has served churches in Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. She has a Bachelor's degree from William Carey College, a Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Master of Education in Clinical Mental Heath Counseling from the College of William & Mary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. From Loss to Life and Back Again: A Curriculum for Grief Groups Facilitator Guide: https://a.co/d/0dlEIVKL From Loss to Life and Back Again: A Curriculum for Grief Groups Participant Guide: https://a.co/d/02LmnZkO

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