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How every Christian can support adoption and foster care

Join Todd Unzicker and Andrew Hopper as they discuss the theological connection between believers’ spiritual adoption in Christ and the call to care for the orphan. Discover how your church can grow from “guilt-driven” ministry to become a community of “rope holders” for the vulnerable and the families caring for them. In this episode, Todd Unzicker sits down with Andrew Hopper, pastor of Mercy…

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From seeking God to sharing Christ: Bridging the disciple-making gap

Are our churches actually making disciples, or are we just barely passing? Brian Upshaw and Drew Dabbs dive into the latest LifeWay Research findings and discuss how pastors can move their congregations from a ‘D’ average to vibrant, Great Commission impact. The latest State of Discipleship study reveals a startling disconnect in the pews: while churchgoers score high on “seeking God,” they are…

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How to raise up leaders among Gen Z: A conversation with Shane Pruitt

Gen Z is outpacing other generations in church attendance. God is stirring something in the hearts of young people. In this live conversation recorded at the N.C. Baptist Annual Meeting, Daniel Rose sits down with Shane Pruitt to talk about calling, discipleship and why this unique moment is significant. Check out this episode to learn how church leaders can help students discern a call to…

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2025 in review: A year of mission and ministry impact in N.C.

What a year! In this special end-of-year episode, N.C. Baptist Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Unzicker takes you behind the scenes at the N.C. Baptist building, stopping by offices to celebrate how God moved through churches, ministries and partnerships in 2025. From disciple making to disaster response, this is a look at kingdom impact across North Carolina. In this special year-end video,…

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Every church on mission: Creating a culture of care for missionaries

In this special live recording from the N.C. Baptist Annual Meeting, episode host Aaron Wallace talks with Global Missions Coordinator Janet Packard and Pastor Neal Thornton about why caring for missionaries is part of the core identity of a Great Commission church. With more than 500 IMB missionaries from North Carolina alone, the opportunity to support them is vast and fruitful. This…

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‘Disciple them up’: A conversation with Shane Pruitt on reaching the next generation

The church is in a ‘strategic moment’ to reach a generation hungry for truth. In this episode, Todd Unzicker sits down with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board, to talk about how God is at work among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Generations Z and Alpha are often marked by their values of authenticity and transparency, and their cause-driven motivations. Shane…

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From obligation to opportunity: A conversation on the joy of church membership

What does it really mean to belong to a local church? Pastors Josh Wredberg and Matt Capps join us to talk about their new book Every Member Matters, exploring why church membership is a joyful opportunity to grow, serve and join God’s mission together. They unpack how committed membership strengthens discipleship and fuels the church’s mission. In this episode, Josh Wredberg, lead pastor of…

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Breaking through cultural noise: Trevin Wax on how to share the gospel in a world of individualism

In today’s cultural climate, many people – even in the church – view faith as a tool for personal fulfillment rather than a life transformed by Jesus. Author and ministry leader Trevin Wax joins Todd Unzicker to explore how churches can break through expressive individualism, build a counter-cultural community, and engage an increasingly open yet spiritually confused world. In this episode, Trevin…

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Defending the faith: ADF’s work with local churches

If your church faced legal trouble, would it be ready? In this episode, Seth Brown sits down with Isaiah Turner of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)’s Church & Ministry Alliance to talk about how churches can be both faithful and legally prepared in today’s shifting cultural landscape. From restroom policies to youth retreats and staffing questions, Turner shares real-world legal challenges…

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‘Go God’: Merrie Johnson celebrates 25th summer at Fort Caswell

This summer marks Merrie Johnson’s 25th year serving as N.C. Baptist student ministries strategist and leading the BeDoTell team. In this special episode, she and Todd Unzicker explore the grounds of Fort Caswell, which this year celebrates 75 years as an N.C. Baptist retreat and conference center. Tune in as Merrie Johnson shows Todd Unzicker places where she’s prayed for every new week of summer…

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