In this episode, Dr. Joe Crider unpacks the rhythms of biblical worship, the story of David and the Ark of the Covenant, and why God’s Word must shape every gathering. Don’t miss this challenge to rethink how your church worships today – and every day.

In this episode, Steve Bradshaw shares practical tools, powerful stories, and a clear vision for helping your church live on mission every day. Let’s talk about turning everyday conversations into gospel impact.

You’re not alone in wondering what’s at stake in Virginia right now.

In this episode, Victoria Cobb, President of the Family Foundation, breaks down the proposed constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage—exploring their legal, moral, and societal impact. With clarity and conviction, she highlights what these changes could mean for families, churches, and communities across the Commonwealth, and why thoughtful, informed engagement matters in this moment.

Step into the conversation and be equipped to engage with both truth and grace.

Change is inevitable. And we have all certainly experienced this in some fashion over the last couple of years. But how do we respond to change when it comes to ministry?

Pastor Greg Brinson has served at London Bridge Baptist Church in Virginia Beach for more than 25 years. He and his team have had to adapt to ministry adjustments many times. Hear from a personal level how the Lord has guided Pastor Brinson and how you can better react to changes on many levels – whether you like them or you don't!

Not Alone Podcast Episode #46

Communities across our nation are growing more and more diverse. So, how is your church reaching age, race, and ethnic groups that are different from the makeup of your current congregation?

Dr. Matt Willmington, executive pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, shares how over the last decade, this church has invested in Korean, Chinese, and Hispanic families and ministries. Sergio Guardia, hispanic strategist for the SBCV and founding pastor of the Thomas Road Hispanic ministry, speaks with Willmington of how we can serve together to have a vibrant multicultural community. Listen how your church can also benefit from this ministry.

Not Alone Podcast Episode 25

When trying to revitalize a church, it is easy to just look inward. But what if looking outward is one of the main keys to health and growth? What if getting to know your community and finding ways to serve them propels your church to evangelism, missions, and outreach?

Rusty Small, SBCV church revitalization strategist, shares that community events can definitely serve as a great strategy - a revitalization tool that has worked for the church Rusty pastors, Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox, Virginia.

Not Alone Podcast Episode 22

Just about 2,000 people were killed and 9,900 injured in Haiti on August 14, 2021, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake ripped apart the impoverished nation. More than 38,000 homes were totally destroyed with almost 48,000 homes damaged or collapsed. Unfortunately, those numbers continue to rise with each passing day.

The SBC of Virginia Relief Ministries team is working with national agencies to find out how we can all help those in desperate need. Shawn Ames, SBCV relief director, and Aubrey Ralph share the latest with Brandon Pickett, SBCV associate executive director.

Not Alone Podcast Episode #27

Brad Russell, mobilization strategist with the SBC of Virginia, sits down with Tom and Cindi Melvin, former International Mission Board missionaries, now serving as mobilization associates with SBCV, for a candid discussion about missions after COVID. They talk about what churches can and should be doing NOW as we wait for the world of mission trips and partnerships to reopen in 2021. COVID changed a lot, but it didn't change the Great Commission! Listen for three things we can all be doing right now to participate in the Great Commission.

Not Alone Podcast Episode 7