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S05E13: VBS 2026 - More Than an Event

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 28:37


VBS is more than a fun week—it’s a starting point for discipleship. In this episode, Drew Fraley (Student Minister) and Bek Jones (Kids Ministry Director) share this year’s theme, Illumination Station (John 8:12), and how VBS helps reach families, build connections, and point kids to Jesus as the light of the world. Register early, invite someone, and pray for lasting impact beyond the week.

S05E12: Discipleship Isn’t Optional - Community, Scripture, and Following Christ Together

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 51:01


In this episode, Pastor Tyler Campbell, Pastor Devin Black, and Mary Wiley discuss why discipleship is essential to Christian growth, how Scripture shapes true spiritual formation, and why believers need both biblical teaching and meaningful community. They also talk about small groups, multi-generational discipleship, accountability, and practical next steps for getting connected. If you’ve ever wondered how discipleship works in everyday church life, this conversation is a helpful place to start.

S05E11: More Than a Greeting, Living a Life of Welcome

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 32:48


First impressions aren’t just about friendliness—they’re about faithfully representing the gospel. In this episode, Pastors Tyler and Devin sit down with Lydia McMillan to unpack how hospitality connects to missional living and the Sunday gathering. What does it mean for the local church to be a visible expression of grace? And how do everyday interactions shape someone’s understanding of Christ and His people? This conversation moves beyond systems and teams to call every church member into a shared responsibility: to welcome others as we have been welcomed in Christ.

S05E10: Following Jesus as a Student: Worship, Word, and Real Life - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 33:59


What’s the point of Sunday mornings—and are we approaching them the right way? In this episode, Drew Fraley and student guest Elly Marcellino walk through real questions students are asking about worship, Scripture, preaching, and spiritual growth. From distraction to discipleship, this conversation challenges listeners to move from routine to intentional, Christ-centered engagement.

S05E10: Following Jesus as a Student: Worship, Word, and Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 33:59


What’s the point of Sunday mornings—and are we approaching them the right way? In this episode, Drew Fraley and student guest Elly Marcellino walk through real questions students are asking about worship, Scripture, preaching, and spiritual growth. From distraction to discipleship, this conversation challenges listeners to move from routine to intentional, Christ-centered engagement.

S05E09: Engaging the Gathering: Preparation, Participation, and Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 30:41


In this episode, Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin unpack the “why” behind Fairview’s Sunday gathering. From preparation on Saturday night to participating in prayer, singing, preaching, and the Lord’s Supper, they discuss how worship is more than a service to attend—it’s a gathering to engage. This conversation invites believers to move from consumer to participant and to see every element of the gathering as worship.

S05E09: Engaging the Gathering: Preparation, Participation, and Purpose - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 30:41


In this episode, Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin unpack the “why” behind Fairview’s Sunday gathering. From preparation on Saturday night to participating in prayer, singing, preaching, and the Lord’s Supper, they discuss how worship is more than a service to attend—it’s a gathering to engage. This conversation invites believers to move from consumer to participant and to see every element of the gathering as worship.

S05E08: Engaging the Word Together: Sermons, Distractions, and the Gospel (with Sid Cripps) - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 49:03


In this episode, Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin are joined by Sid Cripps—one of Fairview’s longtime members—for a candid conversation about preaching and how to engage the sermon on Sundays. They reflect on preparation, listening with purpose, distractions, and why the Word should lead every message.

S05E08: Engaging the Word Together: Sermons, Distractions, and the Gospel (with Sid Cripps)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 49:03


In this episode, Pastor Tyler and Pastor Devin are joined by Sid Cripps—one of Fairview’s longtime members—for a candid conversation about preaching and how to engage the sermon on Sundays. They reflect on preparation, listening with purpose, distractions, and why the Word should lead every message.

S05E06: An Intentional Easter: Inviting, Serving, and Sowing Seeds - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:32


As Easter approaches, Drew Fraley and Bek Jones talk about what it means to labor for God’s kingdom during Lent and Holy Week. They discuss intentionality in everyday life, inviting others to church, developing spiritual habits, and how Fairview’s upcoming Holy Week events—including the Color Run and a new immersive Holy Week experience—can help families reflect on the gospel and invite others into it. Join us as we prepare our hearts, serve intentionally, and celebrate the hope of the resurrection.

S05E06: An Intentional Easter: Inviting, Serving, and Sowing Seeds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:32


As Easter approaches, Drew Fraley and Bek Jones talk about what it means to labor for God’s kingdom during Lent and Holy Week. They discuss intentionality in everyday life, inviting others to church, developing spiritual habits, and how Fairview’s upcoming Holy Week events—including the Color Run and a new immersive Holy Week experience—can help families reflect on the gospel and invite others into it. Join us as we prepare our hearts, serve intentionally, and celebrate the hope of the resurrection.

S05E05: Living Out the Mission: Serving Your Community - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 20:09


Student Minister Drew Fraley is joined by Paul Bennett to share the heart and history behind Fairview’s annual Car Clinic. They discuss how this long-running outreach serves single mothers and widows through free vehicle repairs, volunteer hospitality, and tangible expressions of Christ’s love—while inviting the church to participate in serving the community together.

S05E05: Living Out the Mission: Serving Your Community

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 20:09


Student Minister Drew Fraley is joined by Paul Bennett to share the heart and history behind Fairview’s annual Car Clinic. They discuss how this long-running outreach serves single mothers and widows through free vehicle repairs, volunteer hospitality, and tangible expressions of Christ’s love—while inviting the church to participate in serving the community together.

S05E04: Ask Pastor Tyler, Kids' Questions - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 31:32


Pastor Tyler sits down with Lydia McMillan (Director of Ministries) and her son, Ezra, for a warm, kid-perspective conversation about church life and worship at Fairview. Through Ezra’s curiosity, the episode highlights why Scripture and singing matter, how kids can engage during preaching, and how worship grows as we grow in understanding—encouraging families to learn, ask questions, and worship together.

S05E04: Ask Pastor Tyler, Kids' Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 31:32


Pastor Tyler sits down with Lydia McMillan (Director of Ministries) and her son, Ezra, for a warm, kid-perspective conversation about church life and worship at Fairview. Through Ezra’s curiosity, the episode highlights why Scripture and singing matter, how kids can engage during preaching, and how worship grows as we grow in understanding—encouraging families to learn, ask questions, and worship together.

S05E03: Living Out the Mission in Community: The Fraleys on Group Life - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 26:54


Pastor Tyler is joined by Drew Fraley, Student Minister, and Alex Fraley for a conversation on biblical community and why it matters in everyday life. Drawing from their experience hosting a sermon-based group outside of Sunday mornings, they reflect on intentional relationships, doing life together, and how community helps believers grow, serve, and stay grounded in the mission of the local church. This episode offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking deeper connection beyond Sunday gatherings.

S05E03: Living Out the Mission in Community: The Fraleys on Group Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 26:54


Pastor Tyler is joined by Drew Fraley, Student Minister, and Alex Fraley for a conversation on biblical community and why it matters in everyday life. Drawing from their experience hosting a sermon-based group outside of Sunday mornings, they reflect on intentional relationships, doing life together, and how community helps believers grow, serve, and stay grounded in the mission of the local church. This episode offers practical encouragement for anyone seeking deeper connection beyond Sunday gatherings.

S05E02: A Biblical Process for Examining Church Leadership - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 30:06


Lydia McMillan is joined by Pastor Tyler Campbell and Pastor Devin Black for a sermon follow-up conversation on 1 Peter 5:1–4 and the Bible’s vision for healthy church leadership. Together they clarify what leadership is (and isn’t), why shared accountability matters, and how Scripture guides the church when concerns arise. They also reflect on why these issues are mission-critical for the health and witness of the local church, and offer hope for those who have been hurt by past leadership while calling listeners back to Christ as the Chief Shepherd.

S05E02: A Biblical Process for Examining Church Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 30:06


Lydia McMillan is joined by Pastor Tyler Campbell and Pastor Devin Black for a sermon follow-up conversation on 1 Peter 5:1–4 and the Bible’s vision for healthy church leadership. Together they clarify what leadership is (and isn’t), why shared accountability matters, and how Scripture guides the church when concerns arise. They also reflect on why these issues are mission-critical for the health and witness of the local church, and offer hope for those who have been hurt by past leadership while calling listeners back to Christ as the Chief Shepherd.

S05E01: Scripture-Centered Habits for a Godly Year - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 31:58


Pastor Tyler sits down with Kim Warden, Director of Communications, to talk about moving from short-lived resolutions to sustainable rhythms in Scripture. Together they reflect on biblical authority, share personal experiences with Bible reading and memorization, and offer grace-filled encouragement for building habits that last. Whether you’re starting fresh or recalibrating, this conversation invites you to engage God’s Word with faithfulness, not perfection.

S05E01: Scripture-Centered Habits for a Godly Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 31:58


Pastor Tyler sits down with Kim Warden, Director of Communications, to talk about moving from short-lived resolutions to sustainable rhythms in Scripture. Together they reflect on biblical authority, share personal experiences with Bible reading and memorization, and offer grace-filled encouragement for building habits that last. Whether you’re starting fresh or recalibrating, this conversation invites you to engage God’s Word with faithfulness, not perfection.

BONUS: Happy Thanksgiving! - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 10:45


In this lighthearted Thanksgiving special, Pastors Devin and Jon share fun holiday trivia, favorite (and questionable) Thanksgiving foods, and personal traditions—from turkey trots to homemade stuffing. Amid the laughter, they offer a brief but meaningful reminder that even in hard years, believers always have a reason to give thanks: the hope we have in Christ. A warm, simple episode to enjoy on your Thanksgiving drive or gathering.

BONUS: Happy Thanksgiving!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 10:45


In this lighthearted Thanksgiving special, Pastors Devin and Jon share fun holiday trivia, favorite (and questionable) Thanksgiving foods, and personal traditions—from turkey trots to homemade stuffing. Amid the laughter, they offer a brief but meaningful reminder that even in hard years, believers always have a reason to give thanks: the hope we have in Christ. A warm, simple episode to enjoy on your Thanksgiving drive or gathering.

S04E14: Lottie Moon & Year-End Giving - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 21:38


In this special year-end episode, Pastors Devin and Tyler unpack the meaning and mission of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. They explore who Lottie Moon was, why Southern Baptists give each December, how the offering fuels international missions, and how Fairview Church participates through prayer, giving, and going. A clear, practical guide for anyone wanting to understand or engage in global missions during the Christmas season.

S04E14: Lottie Moon & Year-End Giving

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 21:38


In this special year-end episode, Pastors Devin and Tyler unpack the meaning and mission of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. They explore who Lottie Moon was, why Southern Baptists give each December, how the offering fuels international missions, and how Fairview Church participates through prayer, giving, and going. A clear, practical guide for anyone wanting to understand or engage in global missions during the Christmas season.

S04E13: What is Advent? - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 14:44


In this episode, Pastor Jon and Bek (Kids Director) talk through the meaning of Advent and how Fairview families can prepare their hearts in this season of expectation. They explore simple ways to slow down, savor Christ, and use the church’s Advent Guide — including Scripture, blessing, reflection, and Advent candles. Whether you’re a family with young kids or a household of adults, this conversation will help you enter the Advent season with intention and joy.

S04E13: What is Advent?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 14:44


In this episode, Pastor Jon and Bek (Kids Director) talk through the meaning of Advent and how Fairview families can prepare their hearts in this season of expectation. They explore simple ways to slow down, savor Christ, and use the church’s Advent Guide — including Scripture, blessing, reflection, and Advent candles. Whether you’re a family with young kids or a household of adults, this conversation will help you enter the Advent season with intention and joy.

S04E12: How Should Christians Approach Halloween? - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:35


Pastor Jon Spallino and Connections Director Lydia McMillan explore the origins of Halloween, tracing its roots from All Saints’ Day to today’s celebrations. They discuss how early Christians redeemed cultural traditions with gospel purpose and how modern believers can respond—with wisdom, conviction, and grace. Whether your family chooses to engage, abstain, or reframe the holiday, this conversation offers practical guidance for navigating Halloween through a biblical lens of hope, truth, and love for your neighbors.

S04E12: How Should Christians Approach Halloween?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:35


Pastor Jon Spallino and Connections Director Lydia McMillan explore the origins of Halloween, tracing its roots from All Saints’ Day to today’s celebrations. They discuss how early Christians redeemed cultural traditions with gospel purpose and how modern believers can respond—with wisdom, conviction, and grace. Whether your family chooses to engage, abstain, or reframe the holiday, this conversation offers practical guidance for navigating Halloween through a biblical lens of hope, truth, and love for your neighbors.

S04E11: Work as Worship - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 33:37


Pastor Tyler sits down with business leader Christian Staller for a practical and theological conversation on how our daily work—whether at home, in the office, or in the community—is an act of worship. Together they trace the biblical story of work from creation to redemption, discuss how to view labor through a gospel lens, and explore how excellence, honesty, and rest all reflect God’s design. This episode challenges believers to see every Monday as an extension of Sunday worship.

S04E11: Work as Worship

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 33:37


Pastor Tyler sits down with business leader Christian Staller for a practical and theological conversation on how our daily work—whether at home, in the office, or in the community—is an act of worship. Together they trace the biblical story of work from creation to redemption, discuss how to view labor through a gospel lens, and explore how excellence, honesty, and rest all reflect God’s design. This episode challenges believers to see every Monday as an extension of Sunday worship.

S04E10: Politics, the Pulpit, and Our Posture - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 43:29


Pastor Tyler sits down with Jeff Tibbs and Jim Bradford to extend Sunday’s teaching from 1 Peter 2:13–20: What posture should Christians take toward government? Where (and when) do politics belong in the pulpit? They explore civil submission with conviction, missional witness, discipleship shaping how we engage outside the service, and practical takeaways like praying for leaders and remembering Christ—not candidates—is our King.

S04E10: Politics, the Pulpit, and Our Posture

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 43:29


Pastor Tyler sits down with Jeff Tibbs and Jim Bradford to extend Sunday’s teaching from 1 Peter 2:13–20: What posture should Christians take toward government? Where (and when) do politics belong in the pulpit? They explore civil submission with conviction, missional witness, discipleship shaping how we engage outside the service, and practical takeaways like praying for leaders and remembering Christ—not candidates—is our King.

Family Ministry - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 31:06


Pastor Jon hosts Bek Jones (Kids) and Drew Fraley (Students) for a practical conversation on shaping the next generation: culture vs. truth, identity in Christ, telling better stories, simple Scripture-memory rhythms at home, student prayer, and moving volunteers from “helpers” to disciple-making laborers (Matthew 9).

Family Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 31:06


Pastor Jon hosts Bek Jones (Kids) and Drew Fraley (Students) for a practical conversation on shaping the next generation: culture vs. truth, identity in Christ, telling better stories, simple Scripture-memory rhythms at home, student prayer, and moving volunteers from “helpers” to disciple-making laborers (Matthew 9).

Sunday Gathering Decision - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 27:03


Pastors Tyler, Devin, and Jon gather on the Fairview Church Podcast to reflect on recent Q&A sessions, member feedback, and the convictions shaping our Sunday gatherings. They share the biblical principles, cultural values, and pastoral insights shaping the path ahead for Fairview.

Sunday Gathering Decision

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 27:03


Pastors Tyler, Devin, and Jon gather on the Fairview Church Podcast to reflect on recent Q&A sessions, member feedback, and the convictions shaping our Sunday gatherings. They share the biblical principles, cultural values, and pastoral insights shaping the path ahead for Fairview.

Student Ministry - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 16:33


Drew Fraley joins the Fairview Church Podcast to share the heart behind our student ministry. From gospel fluency and identity in Christ to the challenges of freedom and transition, Drew unpacks how our students are being discipled, equipped, and sent into their mission fields across 16 schools. Learn about small group leadership, student-led worship, current teaching through Daniel and Colossians, and resources for parents walking alongside their teens.

Student Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 16:33


Drew Fraley joins the Fairview Church Podcast to share the heart behind our student ministry. From gospel fluency and identity in Christ to the challenges of freedom and transition, Drew unpacks how our students are being discipled, equipped, and sent into their mission fields across 16 schools. Learn about small group leadership, student-led worship, current teaching through Daniel and Colossians, and resources for parents walking alongside their teens.

Missions Market 2025 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:59


Join host Jon Spallino with guest Lacie Aldret as they discuss Fairview Church’s 11th annual Missions Market. Hear the story behind the event, its impact on our community and vendors, and what’s new this year—from craft vendors and family activities to how the market funds local and global missions.

Missions Market 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:59


Join host Jon Spallino with guest Lacie Aldret as they discuss Fairview Church’s 11th annual Missions Market. Hear the story behind the event, its impact on our community and vendors, and what’s new this year—from craft vendors and family activities to how the market funds local and global missions.

What is the End Goal of the Local Church? - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 39:05


Pastors Tyler and Jon ask: what is the end goal of the local church? Their answer—church planting. Explore why multiplying disciples and churches is central to God’s mission.

What is the End Goal of the Local Church?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 39:05


Pastors Tyler and Jon ask: what is the end goal of the local church? Their answer—church planting. Explore why multiplying disciples and churches is central to God’s mission.

Behind the Curtain: How Church Decisions Are Made - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 30:32


Pastors Tyler and Devin discuss how convictions, culture, and constructs shape the life of the church. Discover how biblical truths guide decisions, influence culture, and form practices for ministry and personal discipleship.

Behind the Curtain: How Church Decisions Are Made

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 30:32


Pastors Tyler and Devin discuss how convictions, culture, and constructs shape the life of the church. Discover how biblical truths guide decisions, influence culture, and form practices for ministry and personal discipleship.

What You Need to Know about John Bunyan - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:22


Pastors Tyler and Jon explore the life and legacy of John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’s Progress. From his imprisonment for preaching without a license to the timeless allegory that has shaped countless believers, Bunyan’s story points us to perseverance in the Christian life. Discover why his work influenced leaders like Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, and Wesley—and why it still matters for us today.

What You Need to Know about John Bunyan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:22


Pastors Tyler and Jon explore the life and legacy of John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’s Progress. From his imprisonment for preaching without a license to the timeless allegory that has shaped countless believers, Bunyan’s story points us to perseverance in the Christian life. Discover why his work influenced leaders like Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, and Wesley—and why it still matters for us today.

What You Need to Know About Discipleship - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 25:00


In this episode, Pastors Jon Spallino and Tyler Campbell dive into what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus. From the role of Sunday gatherings to the deeper layers of community, formation, and multiplying disciple-makers, they explore how discipleship shapes the whole person. Drawing from Deep Discipleship by J.T. English and current trends in church life, they discuss practical steps for taking ownership of spiritual growth and helping others do the same.

What You Need to Know About Discipleship

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 25:00


In this episode, Pastors Jon Spallino and Tyler Campbell dive into what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus. From the role of Sunday gatherings to the deeper layers of community, formation, and multiplying disciple-makers, they explore how discipleship shapes the whole person. Drawing from Deep Discipleship by J.T. English and current trends in church life, they discuss practical steps for taking ownership of spiritual growth and helping others do the same.

Living as Exiles: Launching Season Four & Diving into 1 Peter - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 25:31


Season four of the Fairview Church Podcast kicks off with a new weekly format and a deep dive into the opening chapters of 1 Peter. Pastor Devin and Pastor Tyler explore the historical context, audience, and themes of this powerful letter—addressing what it means to live as “elect exiles” in a culture that doesn’t share our values. They discuss why 1 Peter is especially timely for the church today, how it challenges both comfortable and convenient Christianity, and why some passages will encourage while others will lovingly confront us. Plus, hear about an upcoming “Ask the Pastor” episode and how you can submit your questions.

Living as Exiles: Launching Season Four & Diving into 1 Peter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 25:31


Season four of the Fairview Church Podcast kicks off with a new weekly format and a deep dive into the opening chapters of 1 Peter. Pastor Devin and Pastor Tyler explore the historical context, audience, and themes of this powerful letter—addressing what it means to live as “elect exiles” in a culture that doesn’t share our values. They discuss why 1 Peter is especially timely for the church today, how it challenges both comfortable and convenient Christianity, and why some passages will encourage while others will lovingly confront us. Plus, hear about an upcoming “Ask the Pastor” episode and how you can submit your questions.

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