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Another outstanding podcast published by Pastor Duawn. This week his guest is Rev. Kip Rush. Rev. Kip Rush, pastor of Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, TN, discusses the discipleship training and mentoring programs currently in place at his church. It brings adults and youth together in a unique mentoring program to teach discipleship and help youth become more involved in the church.

Forgiveness, in a psychological sense, is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may initially feel victimized, undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding a given offense, and overcomes negative emotions such as resentment and vengeance (however justified they might be). (Source: Wikipedia,The Free Encyclopedia). Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13) Today’s guest is Ronnie Fields, pastor of First Christian Church, Guthrie, Oklahoma. His mother […]

Today’s podcast visitor is Mr. Chad Lovelace. He is here to tell us about his experience with Covid-19 and how it has changed his way of life, how he felt at the time and what he is doing now so that he can be a better Disciple for God.

Pastor Duawn’s podcast for today features the Rev. Jim Fisk, pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Russellville, Arkansas. Some may recall that the Reverend Fisk preached in Covenant Church a couple of years ago. He also has a “Good Story” to tell about his journey to discipleship. This podcast is a very interesting discussion between Rev. Duawn and Rev. Fisk about how each continues to learn and work to be an even better disciple for God. Listen, learn, […]

The first podcast in quite some time, and it is really good.

A look at understanding and loving people who do things that we don’t know why they do them.

Checking in with the Rev. Kathy Lofton!

Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.(Max Lucado) In these uncertain times, we can choose to be like Abraham. We can call out to God on behalf of the vulnerable, our friends, our families.(YouVersion Bible)

A telephone conversation with an everyday young man who shares his struggle to find a church home for him and his young family.

A discussion of the importance of concentrating on the things that unite us instead of the things that divide us.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor. Luke 2:52 (NRSV) And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (ESV). This is what we have in the bible about Jesus from age 12 to age 30. If Jesus took 18 years to gain wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, shouldn’t we strive to do the same. Shouldn’t we strive to mature and learn […]

What does a Jesus church look like and sound like? What should a Jesus church look like and sound like? God is like a 2000 pound gorilla!

Ahead of our sermon Sunday on Joseph, we put some context to the lineage of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Pastor Duawn talks about a true story to find meaning in the scripture. One plants, one waters but only God will grow! Listen now and enjoy this podcast!

This week of Thanksgiving read about Sarah Hale. Early women’s advocate and author. As we start the Advent and holiday seasons and our study of important characters of the period it is correct that we start with Sarah Hale, the author of “Mary Had A Little Lamb” and other novels. Sarah Hale’s actions were important in the establishment of the national day of Thanksgiving.

In this episode Pastor Duawn talks about one of his favorite books and the life changing lesson he gained from reading this book.

A little bit more on creation. God is still creating us and calling us to create as well. Sometimes creating something new involves destroying something old. And patience is a virtue when it comes to creating.

The Rev. Darren Kennemer joins the Covenant podcast. Darren is the chief chaplain at the VA hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. We discuss the joys and struggles of doing hospital ministry during a pandemic.

A ghost story this week of Halloween teaches us a way in which we can view the Resurrection. Living our life knowing that resurrection is available to us right now can change our everyday life.

Will things always be this way? Do we ask, “Why does this always happen to me?” Are we cursed? We discuss how our views and perspectives determine our outlook on life.

I talk to the first person I learned to pastor under, Dr. Steve Mosley who is a father figure to me. We discuss the importance of Unity in the body of Christ.

We talk about our upcoming sermon series where we are going to learn what it means to be created in the image of God and what our response to that should be.

Getting to know the new president of our seminary. Hearing the story of how a man goes from working in construction to leading Memphis Theological Seminary.

God and wrestling? You must listen to this podcast to find out what God has to do with wrestling. Another good podcast by Rev. Duawn Mearns.

A discussion with Dr. Ray Quiett concerning some of the affects that the pandemic and being quarantined or isolated from human contact has had on some people. If you have read Dr. Quiett’s articles posted on the Covenant Church website blog you will be well aware of his expertize in this area.

Friends and fellow Christians, we have a new podcast by Rev. Duawn Mearns. I rank this podcast among the best he has recorded, if not the best. I know you will listen and take note of what he has to say.

The global pandemic affects everyone. This podcast is two local pastors discussing what affects the global Covid-19 pandemic has had and is still having on their two churches. And what they and their congregations are doing to overcome those issues. Different denominations have surprisingly the same issues as they strive to open their churches and get back to normal or the “new” normal.

1 John 2:15 (NRSV) 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world;

4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5

God answers prayer in three ways. “Yes,” “No,” and “Wait.” Sometimes the toughest answer to receive from God is “Wait.” When this happens, we need to remind ourselves that God is in control and can certainly handle our situation. We need to allow Him to continue working in whatever way He sees fit.

Listen as Pastor Duawn continues a series of asking and discussing some tough questions. Questions that have been asked for thousands of years and still may not have the answer.

Why does evil exist? Listen to Rev. Duawn’s podcast to hear his thoughts on why evil exists.

The Covenant Podcast has returned with Pastor Duawn Mearns and a rabbit named Mr. Hopewell. You should listen to the podcast to see how Pastor Duawn can use a story about a rabbit to make a point.

This podcast features a discussion with Rev. Duawn Mearns and Rev. T.J. Malinoski about the celebration of the sacraments during the quarantine. I highly recommend that you take the time to listen to this discussion as we prepare to return to worship at Covenant. Rev. Malinoski is the Director of New Church Development and Evangelism for the Cumberland Presbyterian Denomination and a contributor to the Missionary Messenger and the Cumberland Presbyterian magazines.

A discussion of behind the scenes activities going on at the church preparing for and recording the music and then the sermons for online viewing. And what it is like being quarantined with your family; what are you doing to stay active and connected. Thanks to the technology that is available and affordable for most of the members of our congregation, they are able to view online services.

Good morning Friends of Covenant Church.  We have a new podcast today featuring our pastor Duawn Mearns and his friend Rev. Jim Fisk.  You may recall Rev. Fisk, a longtime mentor of Pastor Duawn and pastor of Russellville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Russellville, Arkansas, filled the pulpit at our church a couple of years ago.  This is your chance to listen in on a telephone conversation between Duawn and Rev. Fisk.  This is the first podcast in which Duawn […]

Today’s podcast by Kathy Lofton is titled “Connecting With Love” lets us know that God is always there and that he will provide and lead us through this time of uncertainness. Listen and enjoy.

The Israelites made the golden calf. They made sacrifices to it and worshiped it. All because Moses was on the mountain for so long and the people did not what had become of him. These acts made God so angry that He told Moses that He would consume them. But Moses implored the Lord His God and asked Him to change His mind.

Jesus, help us to own that core identity more and more in this season of repentance and mercy. May this season be a grace-filled time to rekindle our love for and faith in you.

Lent begins today. However you choose to practice it, we hope you’ll spend the next 40 days creating space in your soul to reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial suffering and the power of His resurrection. Blog.Youversion.Com

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

In 496 AD Pope Gelasius named February 14th as St. Valentine’s Day. Why was St. Valentine so honored and why has this day come to be known as the lover’s day?

Life is so very fragile! It can end in the blink of an eye. Enjoy what you have right now, at this moment, right before your eyes.