The DHF Podcast
The DHF Podcast
Disciple Heritage Fellowship
Disciple Heritage Fellowship exists to support the church. Specifically, we assist pastors and churches with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement to fulfill Christ’s mission to make disciples. We provide encouragement to pastors and lay leaders alike as they strive to lead the congregation in which God has placed them. Sometimes they need encouragement. Other times resources or ministry support is what is called for. An important part of our work is helping to build a network of support of like-minded congregations. We are on the same team!
Episode 40: Foreign Missions on American Soil
Hosts Sam and Chris interview missionary, speaker, and trainer, Olin Giles about his ministry to Muslims; and particularly his time in Dearborn, Michigan which has became famous for being a high muslim population in the U.S. You can follow Olin’s ministry work at Radicaltruth.net. youtube.com/@RadicalTruth youtube.com/@whychristianity8388 Resources mentioned in this episode: Ministry to Muslims ministrytomuslims.com An article series on the Trinity by Evan Minton; cerebralfaith.net/why-you-should-believe-in-the-trinity-responding-to-the-watchtower-part-1/ The Two Powers in Heaven by Rabbi Segal
Jun 18, 2024
38 min
Episode 39: Secular Teacher & Christian Podcaster
Bill Westers Joins hosts Sam and Chris to discuss his podcast, and living out his faith in a secular school. Bill’s website; encounteringtruth.org You can find out more about the CIA training we mentioned at crossexamined.org Additional resource mentioned: Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Jun 6, 2024
47 min
Episode 38: Lessons From The Faith Forum
In this episode, Sam and Chris interview Elliot Rinehart, a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and host of the Faith Forum podcast. Elliot created the faith forum to learn about those who are currently in ministry, their motivations, where they are seeing results, and to make connections with other servants. Among Elliot’s takeaways are 3 general types of pastors, how we might pursue balance, and some concerning theological drifting. Youth With A Mission The Faith Forum Podcast: youtube.com/@Faith-Forum/videos The Episode with host Sam Sears : https://youtu.be/oBEz8I0S-k0?si=aiGfdmFiVqPthG7y rinehartmissions.com/
May 21, 2024
37 min
Episode 37: The Maximal Data Argument
Apologist Evan Minton joins Sam and DHF board chair Drew McClellan to discuss the Maximal Data Argument for the Resurrection. This argument is an increasingly alternative to the “Minimal Facts Argument” championed by Dr. Gary Habermas and others. In the minimal facts argument, you demonstrate that the Resurrection happened by appealing to what is accepted to most scholars, but in Evan’s words in the Maximal Data Approach, “no piece of evidence is off the table.” The argument takes the time to establish the authors of the gospels and the gospels authenticity and goes from there. Those who teach the Bible from the pulpit or in a small group, can sprinkle some of the evidence mentioned into their lessons or messages, and when sharing your faith, this information can answer sincere questions and encourage people to respond to truth. You can follow Evan’ work at  cerebralfaith.net/ You can learn more about the Maximal Data argument here: https://cerebralfaith.net/my-defend-talk-making-the-maximal-data-argument-for-jesus-resurrection-attractive/ Resources Mentioned Lee Strobel’s Case for Christ The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary Habermas and Mike Licona  I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norma Giesler The Fate of the 12 Apostles Sean McDowell Undesigned Coincidences by J.J. Blunt The Works of Timothy McGrew timothymcgrew.com/ and his Wife Lydia Mcgrew lydiamcgrew.com/ Testify by Erik Manning youtube.com/@TestifyApologetics Trinity Radio with Braxton Hunter youtube.com/@BraxtonHunter
May 14, 2024
38 min
Episode 36: Theology of the Body
Ryan Pauly joins hosts Sam Sears and Rick Grace, to discuss Theology of the Body and Transgenderism. Ryan is the president and founder of Think Well Ministries as well as Director of Immersive Experiences at Maven. He is currently a doctoral student at Talbot. You can find out more about his ministry at think-well.org and at maventruth.com Resources: Theology of the Body - A downloadable 15 page resource by Ryan Pauly Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcy  Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman Strange New World by Carl Trueman What God has to say about our bodies: Sam Alberry Beauty Order Mystery edited by  Gerald L. Hiestand and Todd Wilson Our bodies tell God’s Story By Christopher West Johnny the Walrus by Matt Walsh When Harry Became Sally by Ryan T. Anderson
Apr 16, 2024
42 min
Episode 35: The Sparkle Creed
Hosts Sam Sears and Chris Henderson interview David Wolcott and learn about something called “The Sparkle Creed.” David then compares that progressive “creed” to classic Christian creeds and teachings. As a Christian apologist, David Wolcott focuses on primary-source research of Progressive Christianity and understanding the Bible in the original cultural contexts. On a four-year plan to learn how to read eight languages, including biblical Hebrew and koine Greek, David is an avid reader of all kinds of books, and is passionate about helping Christians learn to apply the wisdom shared through many excellent books via his Academy at thedavidwolcott.com. thedavidwolcott.com/progressivechristianity Website Resources Home of Author Frank Turek and The Cross Examine Instructor’s Academy Home of Tim Barnett’s Red Pen Logic Ministry mamabearapologetics.com Book Resources Mentioned Another Gospel? Alisa Childers Live Your truth and other Lies Alisa Childers Deconstruction of Christianity Alica Childers and Tim Barnett Tactics (Koukl) Finding the Right Hills to Die On (Ortlund) Winsome Conviction (Muehlhoff and Langer)
Apr 3, 2024
18 min
Episode 34: What Is Progressive Christianity
Hosts Sam Sears and Chris Henderson interview David Wolcott and ask “What is Progressive Christianity?” As well as, “What is the Sparkle Creed?” As a Christian apologist, David Wolcott focuses on primary-source research of Progressive Christianity and understanding the Bible in the original cultural contexts. On a four-year plan to learn how to read eight languages, including biblical Hebrew and koine Greek, David is an avid reader of all kinds of books, and is passionate about helping Christians learn to apply the wisdom shared through many excellent books via his Academy at thedavidwolcott.com. thedavidwolcott.com/progressivechristianity Website Resources: crossexamined.org - Home of Author Frank Turek and The Cross Examine Instructor’s Academy facebook.com/redpenlogic - Home of Tim Barnett’s Red Pen Logic Ministry mamabearapologetics.com Book Resources Mentioned: Another Gospel? Alisa Childers Live Your truth and other Lies Alisa Childers Deconstruction of Christianity Alica Childers and Tim Barnett Tactics (Koukl) Finding the Right Hills to Die On (Ortlund) Winsome Conviction (Muehlhoff and Langer)
Mar 19, 2024
33 min
Episode 33: Disney & Apologetics | Part 2
Sam continues his conversion with Disney and Apologetics author Jeremy Scarborough and turns to impactful illustrations found in media. They also talk about how Christians can consume media.  You can purchase Disney and Apologetics on Amazon in book, ebook, or audio book form. You can learn more about Jeremy’s book and related projects at disneyapologetics.com/ Additional resources Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment by Brian Goad
Mar 5, 2024
20 min
Episode 31: Does Life Begin at First Breath?
Pro-Life author Clinton Wilcox lends host Sam a hand in examining an increasingly common claim about the teaching of scripture. If you are processing post abortion trauma, please seek out counseling. There is forgiveness and healing in Christ. One resource which may help is Rachel’s vineyard: rachelsvineyard.org The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf Unstringing the violinist by Greg Koukl str.org/w/unstringing-the-violinist
Feb 7, 2024
40 min
Episode 30: Storm Chaser: The Terry Law Story
James Gilbert, author, musician, and missionary, joins Sam and Chris and shares about his book, Stormchaser. In the book he details mission work and dangerous situations with his late friend Terry Law. James or “Jim” has a contagious passion for mission work and you can hear more about his ministry by visiting jamesgilbert.org and worldviewcourse.com
Jan 22, 2024
49 min
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