Footnotes

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark hosts special guest Mike Lee, CEO of Life Action Ministries. Life Action is an organization that strives to help churches, families, and leaders move toward revival, vitality, and mission. In their conversation, Mark and Mike discuss Life Action's history, where it is now, and what's on the horizon. Thanks for tuning in!

In this edition of Footnotes, the Pastors expound on a point in a recent sermon about false teachers. When preaching on 2 Peter 2:1-22, Pastor Mark pointed out that a wrong Christology, or doctrine of Christ, is a sign of a false teacher. In this episode, the guys set out to help you develop a biblical view of who Jesus is - and who He is not. Thanks for listening to Footnotes, a podcast that enables us to dive deeper into the matters of the church.

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark and the guys discuss two vital yet often neglected aspects of church life: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. What are the ordinances, and why does it matter how we go about administering them? Is it just outdated church tradition, or is it something church members should highly value? Thanks for listening to Footnotes, a podcast that enables us to dive deeper into the matters of the church.

In this episode of Footnotes, Mark is joined by Mark! Mark Gwartney, a former member of Broadway, now serves as a missionary in Uganda. In their conversation, Mark and Mark discuss the Gwartney's call overseas, their experience there, and how church members can be involved in the advancement of the gospel to the ends of the earth. Thanks for tuning in!

A vibrant church always has singing babies and crying men... wait, is that right? In this edition of Footnotes, the pastors discuss three sure signs of life in a local church: children participating in worship, men who sing, and people who crave God's word above all else. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, the pastors discuss the concept of "easy to edify, hard to offend" in light of Jeremiah Burrough's The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Why are we sinfully inclined to criticize and be discontent? How can we cultivate hearts that are gracious and thankful? We are actively working to make The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment available in our book nook. The modernized edition that we like is currently out of stock, but we hope to have it soon! If you're really itching to read it, ask Timothy or Jackson to borrow their copy!

On this episode, Pastor Mark and company discuss the topic of church hospitality. Specifically, how should members greet those who visit our church? In the conversation, we consider these questions: Are we a welcoming church? What do we do well, and what areas do we have room to improve? And what specific things can we do to grow in these areas? Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org. If you'd like to dive deeper into the topic, stop by the church office to pick up a copy of Thom Rainer's Becoming a Welcoming Church.

In this special edition of Footnotes, we hear from a variety of our church members about God's faithfulness to our church over the past 100 years. This panel was originally recorded on December 4, 2024, at Broadway Baptist Church's "Great Is Thy Faithfulness Celebration." Additionally, members were given the opportunity to share a testimony of God's goodness to them through the ministry of Broadway. Thank you, church members, for making this special edition of Footnotes possible!

It's not possible to do too many good things… right? As we press into the new year, the pastors talk about the danger of missional drift. There's no shortage of good things that the church can pour time and resources into. What are the non-negotiable essentials of the church? How does a church discern between good and better?  Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Footnotes is hosted by Dr. Mark Livingston, Lead Pastor. Worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 AM! To learn more about our church, visit broadwaychurch.org.  Want to dig more into this topic? Check out Flickering Lamps by Henry & Richard Blackaby.

For months, members of Broadway have worked diligently to prepare for A Christmas Celebration, which will be presented from December 13-15. It's a blessing to see members of the church using their gifts to bear fruit and advance the gospel! Visit https://broadwaychurch.org/christmas to claim your free tickets today.

In the slow-motion words of Samwise Gamgee, "Share the load." Today on Footnotes, the guys discuss the pros and cons of a lead pastor sharing the pulpit on Sunday mornings. And, they offer a look at our hope to implement more pulpit sharing during the Advent season this Christmas. Thanks for tuning in!

Hey, hey, hey! In this edition of Footnotes, the gang is talking about going outside to play. Well, not literally (although you should probably do that, too!). Rather, go outside the comforts of the church building and take the gospel to the world around you!  Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Broadway Baptist Church is located in Southaven, MS. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org.  Referenced Resources: Autopsy of a Deceased Church (https://www.amazon.com/Autopsy-Deceased-Church-Yours-Alive/dp/143368392X/)

With the holiday season underway, Pastor Mark and the guys consider a biblical approach to holidays. Are they biblical? Are American holidays bad? Can holidays be beneficial? Hear about it all, from trick-or-treating to jingle-belling, on this edition of Footnotes.

Wait, are you sure about that!? Hear us out! On this edition of Footnotes, the guys discuss a holiday that is very important to Christians... Reformation Day! What is The Reformation? Why is it important to believers? And how are we living it out today? Tune in for all the answers on this edition of Footnotes.

Identity theft is not a joke, Timothy! In this edition of Footnotes, the guys ask the question, "How can you encourage your pastors?" In light of it being Pastor Appreciation Month, the guys discuss what pastors do beyond the Sunday service, why it's biblical and helpful to encourage your pastors, and how members of the church can practically do that. Thanks for tuning in! P.S. Please keep bringing the muffins!!!

Footnotes has gone across the pond! In this special episode, Pastor Mark is joined by international guest David Scott. David is one of our mission partners who is leading a church revitalization effort in Bo'ness, Scotland. Who is David Scott? What ministry has God called him to? And what are his hopes for gospel advancement in Scotland? Tune in to hear it all!

But wait, there's more! Sunday doesn't start on Sunday - you make choices all week long that impact how fruitful your time in a Sunday worship service will be. In this edition of Footnotes, your pastors discuss why you should be preparing for worship, how we are aiming to help you do that, and what benefits you can anticipate. Are you tilling up the soil of your heart so that God's word will bear much fruit in your life? Visit https://broadwaychurch.org/weekly-worship-guide for resources that we are providing to you each week to prepare the soil of your heart for our Sunday service.

In light of the fall of prominent Christian leaders, many are left asking the question, "How do I prevent such a fall in my own life?" It's a great question, and Mark, Justin, Brady, and Jackson attempt to answer it in this edition of Footnotes.

Wait, is this even allowed? In today's episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by two fellow pastors, Jonathan Wallace of Getwell Church Southaven and Mike Winebrenner of Christ Fellowship Presbyterian (PCA). What does it look like for pastors from different denominations to connect as friends? How does it affect the churches that they lead, and what does it signal to the community? Thanks for tuning in!

Singing. An unexpected, mid-episode guest. A little more singing. This episode of Footnotes is sure to keep you on your toes! The topic? Men in the church! All local churches need strong, godly men who are actively participating in church life, connecting with other men, and stepping up to lead. How can men embrace their masculinity for the good of the church and the glory of Christ? Thanks for tuning in. Learn more about our church at broadwaychurch.org

Gasp! The church is splitting. Splitting the youth group, that is! Tune into this edition of Footnotes to hear Pastor Mark, Pastor Justin, and Jackson talk about progressing toward dedicated middle school and high school ministries. Why is this necessary? What will it look like? And what is the plan moving forward?

Let's talk about the elephant in the room... it's a presidential election year! That picture Pastor Mark mentioned

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by Joe Hale, founder of the Network of International Christian School (NICS). NICS is headquartered right here in Southaven and has a rich history with our church. Tune in to be encouraged by Joe's story of experiencing God throughout the seasons of his life, and to hear about where the Lord is directing him next.

How were people saved in the Old Testament? What's the difference between the old and new covenants? How can I make sense of Old Testament books full of laws that we don't practice today? Pastor Mark, Pastor Brady, and Jackson talk about it all in this edition of Footnotes! Featured Resource: The Law of Christ by Charles Leiter. This book is available in the Broadway Book Nook. Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes! New episodes drop each Tuesday. We hope to see you soon at Broadway Baptist Church!

This IS the podcast you're looking for! In this edition of Footnotes, the pastors discuss Jedi mind tricks - phrases that believers often use in an attempt to subvert biblical authority. Mentioned Resources: Authority by Jonathan Leeman Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org.

Footnotes is back! To begin season 3, the pastors discuss all things Haggai, the book Pastor Mark will be preaching through this fall. What is our method for preaching, and why does it include lesser-known Old Testament books like Haggai? What's the message of this minor prophet, and how does it pertain to us in 2024? And what's our motivation for preaching this book at this particular season in the life of Broadway? Thanks for tuning back into Footnotes. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

At the release of this edition of Footnotes, our very own Brady Hanssen, Associate Pastor of Connections, has officially obtained his PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this conversation, he and Pastor Mark discuss his dissertation, titled "Virtual Presence is Actual Absence." Is regularly viewing virtual church the same as physically gathering with the body of Christ? What is the biblical view of the church, and how should we incorporate technology like live-streaming into the mix? This episode marks the end of season 3. The show will break for the summer and will be back for more in late July/early August. Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes!

Praise God that our preschool ministry is full of children! As new young families continue to join our church, so increases the need for more members to serve in the preschool ministry. In this episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark sits down with Broadway's Preschool Ministry Director, Celeste Waldron, to discuss her story, her role on our staff, and how YOU the member factor into our growing need for help sharing the gospel with the little ones at our church. Thanks for tuning in! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by Aaron, a missionary sent out by Broadway to South America. In the Americas, there are over 200 people groups who are unreached and unengaged. Don't miss this episode as Aaron shares about his heart for taking the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost world! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark and Pastor Brady put on their scholarly hats and tackle the topic of textual criticism in the New Testament. In our expositional series through the Gospel of John, we are approaching John 7:53-8:11, which most modern English translations acknowledge was not included in the earliest manuscripts. How can we know that our Bible is reliable? How should believers approach a passage like this? Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

The YouTube videos are taking over! Reading is on the decline, and our sound-bite culture is straying away from the critical skill of reading. Why is it important for Christians to be well-read? What books have your pastors been reading lately? What resources are available to help you pursue biblical knowledge? They cover it all on this epsiode of Footnotes. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org.

In this episode of Footnotes, the pastors look ahead to Easter Sunday. What is the theological significance of Easter - after all, shouldn't we be celebrating the Resurrection every Sunday? How has Easter been observed at churches in the past, and how has secular culture marred the true meaning? Finally, how can church members prepare to worship and demonstrate the gospel to guests? Thanks for listening! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark hosts Phil Newton, Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring at The Pillar Network. The Pillar Network is is a community of SBC and International Baptist Churches that are doctrinally aligned, missionally driven, and committed to equipping, planting, and revitalizing churches, together. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church (https://broadwaychurch.org/) in Southaven, MS. Learn more about The Pillar Network and find resources at https://thepillarnetwork.com/

In the life of the church, it's common to hear the words, "I have an idea!" So, in this edition of Footnotes, the pastors discuss the thought process that goes into assessing ideas presented by members of the body. Does it fit in with the mission and vision of the church? Can it be done in a way that submits to the authority of the church and its leadership? And can you, the member, carry the idea out? Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

For the 50th episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined with a special guest: Dr. Bart Barber, the current President of the Southern Baptist Convention! In their conversation, they discuss the position itself and how Bart came to hold it, issues that the SBC faces, and some encouraging things Bart wants Southern Baptists to know. Broadway had the privellage of hosting Dr. Barber for a Wednesday evening servicve and a local pastors' breakfast. He is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church Famersville, TX, and was elected to be the President of the Southern Baptist Convention in 2022. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by Brady and Jackson to discuss the topic of counseling. What is the state of biblical counseling in the church? Do Christians know how to apply God's Word to life's tough situations? What steps is our church taking in this area? Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org.

"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." -James 1:27 Tim Lampley, former pastor and current member of Broadway Baptist Church is back on the show to tell us all about the ministry he is involved with, the Baptist Children's Village. What is this ministry? How are local churches like ours involved? What opportunites are there for you to serve? Pastor Mark and Bro. Tim cover it all in this edition of Footnotes. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about our church at https://broadwaychurch.org/ Learn more about BCV at https://www.baptistchildrensvillage.com/

What is The Gospel Coaltion (TGC)? Why does it matter that evangelical Christians unite over the gospel? In this edition of Footnotes, Jared Kennedy, an editor for TGC joins Pastor Mark to discuss the matter. You can find trustworthy, biblical resources at https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ Thanks for tuning in! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. You can Learn more about our church at https://broadwaychurch.org/

This is getting out of hand. Now there are four of them! In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark welcomes his wife, Amanda, and two daughters, Lacy and Savannah, onto the show. They pull back the curtain and give you an inside look at life in a pastor's home. What does it really look like behind the scenes? What aspects of life in ministry are tough to balance? And what are some of the unique blessings that a pastor's family experiences? Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

After a holiday hiatus, Pastors Mark, Brandon, & Brady are back in podcast studio! In this edition of Footnotes, they discuss the topic of sermon preparation. After all, it's just something that you throw together on Saturday night, right? Well, maybe there's a little more to it than that! Tune in as they look at what a sermon actually is (and what it's not), how the sermon is prepared, and why it matters. Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more about our church at broadwaychurch.org.

In this epsiode of Footnotes, the pastors take a look ahead to Wednesday nights in January, when we will shift to our new Equipping Classes. These will be "how to" classes that train you to live out your faith - whether that's studying Scripture, disciplining your children, or discipling other believers. We are excited to see Every Member Equipped in action in 2024! Thanks for tuning in! Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

It's the most wonderful episode of the year! In this festive edition of Footnotes, the pastors talk all things Christmas - why we celebrate, what we have going on at the church, and some practical suggestions on how your family can keep Christ at the forefront this Christmas season. And somewhere in the mix, Brady sings in German! Thanks for tuning in, and somebody please bring them some figgy pudding! Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark & Pastor Brandon are joined by Broadway's Deacon of Finance, Adam King, to talk about giving. What exactly happens to the money that church members give each week? How do your tithes to the general fund differ from additional offerings to things like the debt reduction campaign and Christmas Offering? In this conversation, they cover it all! Thanks for tuning in! Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

What does it take to make a church office run? In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by Christie Smith and Kyna Tims, who are responsible for so much of the behind-the-scenes work that goes on at Broadway Baptist Church. Kyna is our Ministry Assistant of Internal Affairs and Christie is our Ministry Assistant of Church Relations, and we couldn't do it without them! We hope that this podcast will encourage you and give you a better understanding of the local church. Thanks for listening!

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by Ali Chambers, Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church in Memphis, TN. Ali brings a unique perspective to the topic of diversity in the church, and they discuss some of the pressing issues that we are faced with today. We hope that you are blessed by this conversation! Thanks for tuning in. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org

In February 2024, Broadway Baptist Church has plans to launch a new ministry - Home Groups! This podcast aims to answer some common questions and clarify the vision. In this discussion, Pastor Mark and Pastor Brady identity how Home Groups fit in with other ministries like Sunday School, how they will be different from Care Groups, and how they will facilitate multigeneration fellowship amoung members of the body. We are excited for this upcoming ministry, and we hope that you are to! Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes.

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by three special guests: Kassie, Chloe, and Luke. These three young adults travel all across the county, leading worship at churches with the Life Action Ministries. Each one of them has a powerful testimony of how the Lord, in His grace, has lead them where they are today. Thanks for listening to Footnotes! This podcast is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Learn more our church at broadwaychurch.org.

In this special edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark Livingston sits down with CEO Donny Vanker to discuss the ins and outs of Life Action Ministries. Donny sheds light on the focus, methods, and benefits of this global ministry, which has been a blessing to Broadway Baptist Church throughout the years. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark sits down with Bruce Bruinsma, CEO and Founder of Retirement Reformation. This movement serves senior adults by helping them discover and pursue their God-given purpose in the retirement years. You can learn more about Bruce and Retirement Reformation through the links listed below. Retirement Reformation website: https://retirementreformation.org/ iRetire4Him Podcast: https://retirementreformation.org/podcast Broadway Baptist Church is located in Southaven, MS. Learn more about our church at https://broadwaychurch.org/

In this edition of Footnotes, Northpoint Christian School Head of School, Jim Ferguson, joins Pastor Mark to discuss Christian education. Listeners will get to 1.) Better know who Mr. Ferguson is and what his role in leading the school looks like; 2.) Take a deeper look at what Christian education is and what all it entails; 3.) And finally, understand what challenges Christ-centered, college preparatory schools like Northpoint face in today's culture and how you can pray for them. Thanks for listening! Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. For more information, visit broadwaychurch.org.

Jackson and Timothy have joined the conversation! In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark talks with two church staff members who have spent the majority of their lives as members at Broadway. Are there any challenges to being at one church for the long haul? What are the blessings? Jackson Smith serves as Ministry Intern and Timothy Durham serves as Ministry Director of Communications. Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes!