Better Together
Better Together
Sand Ridge Baptist Church
Better Together is the official podcast of Sand Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington, TN, highlighting the stories of those who make up its family, and the story God is telling through and in us.
Episode 10 - To Zambia and Beyond with Robert and Brandi Day
We're back! On this episode we spend some time with Robert and Brandi Day, who are former/current missionaries to Zambia who helped start Faith Medical, a medical missions resource reaching the unreachable that is still going strong today. We find out about how they came to Sand Ridge, the powerful story of how they were called to Zambia, and how the ministry can be supported and prayed for today. 
Mar 29, 2022
42 min
Episode 9 - Talking Foster and Adoptive Families with Mandy Taylor and Amanda Taylor
On this episode Marty and Erin shine a light on a crucial, difficult, yet rewarding calling that just so happens to involve people from our church. Listen to Mandy and Amanda talk about what it's like to be a foster parent, why it's important, how our church can help, and much more!
Dec 7, 2021
39 min
Episode 8 - What's It Really Like to Be a "Preacher's Kid?" with guests Maddie, Josh, Isaac, and Annaliese
FAVORITE EPISODE ALERT! Marty and Erin sit down with Maddie Comer, Josh Runyon, Isaac Estes, and Annaliese Estes to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, highs and lows of being the child of a church staff member! It really was a joy to sit down with these four and discuss something that may well pull back the curtain on what it's really like to be a PK. If you like Better Together, please consider leaving a review, and look out for new episodes bi-weekly!
Nov 10, 2021
35 min
Episode 7 - How Many People Can We Put On One Mic with guests Student Praise Band
Joining us on the show this episode are Jacie, Maddie, Anneliese, Cooper Nathan, and Ross who are part of our completely student led praise band that leads our students (and sometimes our entire church!) in worship on Wednesday nights. Listen for a laughter filled episode where we discuss what led them to restart praise band, what they want to see as they are on stage, and a LOT more! This episode is one of our favorites! If you like Better Together, please consider leaving a review, and look out for new episodes bi-weekly!
Oct 26, 2021
30 min
Episode 6 - Student Ministry, Kids Ministry, and Everything In Between With Marty and Erin Estes
Join us on this episode to hear from...US! Marty and Erin share stories about how they met, how they both felt called to ministry, and what makes student and kids ministry so important in their lives, and in the church as a whole.  If you like Better Together, please consider leaving a review, and look out for new episodes bi-weekly!
Oct 12, 2021
36 min
Episode 5 - Women's Ministry with guests Ann Sims and Danielle Adams
Ladies, you're going to want to check out this episode! Marty and Erin sit down with leaders from our women's ministry, Ann Sims and Danielle Adams, to talk about what's going on with missions and other future plans! But guys, don't miss this episode either, as there are plenty of ways we can hear how to pray for and support women's ministry in our church as well. What is WMU? What is the importance of women in ministry and missions? Listen and find out!
Sep 28, 2021
31 min
Episode 4 - D Is For Discipleship Part 3
On this episode, Marty and Erin sit down with the leaders of our Next Gen Ministry, Scott and Jenny Diffee, and Lindsay and Adam Wood, to find out what Next Gen Ministry is all about! How do we reach and lead Millenials, Gen Z, and more? How can we create an environment where they are best served? How do we tackle their questions about faith and more? Find out more in this episode!
Sep 14, 2021
31 min
Episode 3 - D Is For Discipleship Part 2
We continue our series on discipleship as Marty and Erin sit down with Adam Wood and Scott Diffee, our music ministry leadership, for a chat about how the music ministry of the church plays a role in discipleship. How can the average church member take part? What does the music ministry need from the church? How does the music ministry make us "better together"? Listen and find out how!
Aug 31, 2021
28 min
Episode 2 - D Is For Discipleship Part 1
In this episode, which is the first in a series of episodes on discipleship, we talk about D Groups with Sand Ridge Baptist Church pastor, Marty Comer. What are D Groups? Why do we need to join a D Group? What's the deal with discipleship, anyway? H.E.A.R. about all this and more!
Aug 17, 2021
25 min
Episode 1 - Why Are We Doing This?
In episode 1, Marty and Erin introduce themselves and talk about why we're Better Together, and what the purpose of doing this podcast even is.
Aug 1, 2021
8 min