We share why we’re leaning into a new series on the Symptoms of a Healthy Church and how our vision to revive, equip, and empower shapes what we preach and practice. We also challenge every member to take ownership, grow through Scripture and prayer, and serve together so the church stays faithful and fruitful.
• Nativity Live preparation, gratitude for the team, and why building early helps people rest
• The vision of being a city on a hill that revives, equips, and empowers
• Why we’re teaching on the symptoms of a healthy church rather than assuming health
• The six marks we’re aiming for: prayer, worship, the Word, discipleship, community, mission
• Rooted in Scripture as a daily habit for the whole church, not only the preacher
• Letting the Bible correct our assumptions, advice, and weak spots
• Community as a witness to the world and a training ground for love and service
• A personal call for members to sacrifice, serve, and pull the rope together for kingdom growth

We talk about why Georgetown proudly partners with other churches through the Grayson Baptist Association and why cooperation matters more than competition when the gospel stays central. We also share our thinking on denominations, church autonomy, and the non-negotiables that define real Christian unity.

• celebrating Jamie Dyer and the quiet value of behind-the-scenes service
• previewing the Grayson Baptist Association Annual Meeting and why we’re excited to host
• explaining what Southern Baptist identity means without making it the main thing
• describing church autonomy and why we still choose association and partnership
• sharing how we relate to non-denominational and other denominational churches
• naming the gospel as the center: Jesus crucified, risen, and coming again
• warning to pay attention to what a church teaches about Jesus and salvation
• pointing to Acts and the Jerusalem Council as a model for unity with guardrails
• using a parenting analogy to explain discernment and shared values
• celebrating God’s work across Grayson County churches and ministries

We sit down with Seth Cockerham, a detective who investigates internet crimes against children (Sensitive Material). We talk about why he believes God calls him to speak up for kids who have no voice. We get practical about digital parenting, from engagement at home to parental controls, and we name the real online threats families in our community face.

• Seth’s path into crimes against children work and why it becomes a calling
• Using social media as a platform for child safety education despite pushback
• Handling dark cases while staying grounded as a husband, dad, and Christian
• The simplest protection step for parents: consistent engagement and listening
• Resetting boundaries with teens through clear, honest communication
• Why talking about uncomfortable topics beats repairing trauma later
• Key online safety risks, including solicitation and sextortion
• Practical steps for phones and tablets, including parental controls
If you have any questions, find Seth, not us.

You can follow Seth Cockerham on TikTok (@texasdetective) and on Instagram (@texasdetectiveoffical)