Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:13:43 -0400 https://rss.com/podcasts/the-church-members-podcast en-us © 2026 The Church Members Podcast no dd77cc31-ba16-5f3a-a34b-5841b68494e0 Jesse Bragg episodic false The Church Members Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Bro. Jesse Bragg and Bro. Caleb Shirley, dropping every Thursday. Each episode dives into ministry life, church life, and the behind-the-scenes realities of serving in the local church—without taking ourselves too seriously. Expect thoughtful discussions, practical insights, inside jokes, and plenty of laughs along the way. It’s honest, lighthearted, and built to encourage and equip the people who make the church the church. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jesse Bragg https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fgyqrxcc9x9izc024b4s061dpq7q?.jpg https://rss.com/podcasts/the-church-members-podcast S. 2 Ep. 12 "Scheduling a Meeting" In this weeks episode we discuss topics around how to schedule a "meeting." This word meeting encompasses all the different revival type services whether it be a camp meeting, jubilee, youth rally etc. It isn't as simple as it sounds and we try to give some tips to answer some questions one might have who is looking to do so.

]]> In this weeks episode we discuss topics around how to schedule a "meeting." This word meeting encompasses all the different revival type services whether it be a camp meeting, jubilee, youth rally etc. It isn't as simple as it sounds and we try to give some tips to answer some questions one might have who is looking to do so.

]]> Buzzsprout-19025992 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 3647 2 12 full false S. 2 Ep. 11 EDC and Men's Fellowships In this week's episode, we are at Fellowship Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. Bro. Jesse is in town to preach for our Men's fellowship for this month, and we thought we would go over some our every day carry. We go through the things we make sure we have in our packs for ministry and finish the episode discussing the benefits of having men's fellowships.

]]> In this week's episode, we are at Fellowship Baptist Church in Maryville, TN. Bro. Jesse is in town to preach for our Men's fellowship for this month, and we thought we would go over some our every day carry. We go through the things we make sure we have in our packs for ministry and finish the episode discussing the benefits of having men's fellowships.

]]> Buzzsprout-18873582 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2718 2 11 full false S. 2 Ep. 10 "Balance" with Bro. Tony Shirley In this episode we have Bro. Tony Shirley, pastor of New Manna Baptist Church, on to discuss balance in the Christian life. We know there are many different obligations of life as a believer and that we must be diligent to keep everything going. Bro. Tony helps us to see the importance of being flexible in order to maintain forward progress in our devotions, studies, and the all around day to day.

]]> In this episode we have Bro. Tony Shirley, pastor of New Manna Baptist Church, on to discuss balance in the Christian life. We know there are many different obligations of life as a believer and that we must be diligent to keep everything going. Bro. Tony helps us to see the importance of being flexible in order to maintain forward progress in our devotions, studies, and the all around day to day.

]]> Buzzsprout-18721150 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400 3398 2 10 full false S. 2 Ep. 9 "Marriage" with Our Wives In this episode we are at a retreat center in the mountains of North Carolina, where the church Bro. Jesse pastors is hosting a marriage retreat...and our wives are on the podcast with us! Take a listen and hear some thoughts, tips and stories about our navigation of marriage and ministry.

]]> In this episode we are at a retreat center in the mountains of North Carolina, where the church Bro. Jesse pastors is hosting a marriage retreat...and our wives are on the podcast with us! Take a listen and hear some thoughts, tips and stories about our navigation of marriage and ministry.

]]> Buzzsprout-18721140 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0500 3400 2 9 full false S. 2 Ep. 8 "Missions" with Bro. Josh Sullivan On this weeks episode, Bro. Josh Sullivan, missionary to South Africa, joins us to discuss some aspects of missions that maybe you haven't considered. Bro. Josh has been serving in missions for approximately 10 years and has some great insight to the ins and outs of missions.

]]> On this weeks episode, Bro. Josh Sullivan, missionary to South Africa, joins us to discuss some aspects of missions that maybe you haven't considered. Bro. Josh has been serving in missions for approximately 10 years and has some great insight to the ins and outs of missions.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18626024 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 3478 2 6 full false S. 2 Ep. 5 "Advice for Our Young Preacher Peers" In this episode we discuss what it means to be called to preach, we challenge our preaching peers to be busy serving the Lord, and we give some advice on how to improve their preaching.

]]> In this episode we discuss what it means to be called to preach, we challenge our preaching peers to be busy serving the Lord, and we give some advice on how to improve their preaching.

]]> Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-18571900 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4195 2 5 full false S. 2 Ep. 4 "Youth Ministry" In this episode we discuss the importance of youth ministry of a church, while not compromising doctrine and truth.

]]> In this episode we discuss the importance of youth ministry of a church, while not compromising doctrine and truth.

]]> Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-18571852 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2826 2 4 full false S. 2 Ep. 3 "Our Testimonies" Part 2 In this episode we continue to discuss our differing testimonies, and how that God still used them to get us where we are. This episode was recorded while we were at duck camp in January of 2025.

]]> In this episode we continue to discuss our differing testimonies, and how that God still used them to get us where we are. This episode was recorded while we were at duck camp in January of 2025.

]]> Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-18571830 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 4030 2 3 full false S. 2 Ep. 2 "The Will of God" Bro. Jesse Bragg and Bro Caleb Shirley discuss the topic of the will of God. Sometimes we make it out to be some unattainable mystical thing, and other times we make it out to be just any other decision we navigate. Listen as they discuss how to have a balanced view on navigating the will of God in your life. 

]]> Bro. Jesse Bragg and Bro Caleb Shirley discuss the topic of the will of God. Sometimes we make it out to be some unattainable mystical thing, and other times we make it out to be just any other decision we navigate. Listen as they discuss how to have a balanced view on navigating the will of God in your life. 

]]> Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-18571679 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3994 2 2 full false S. 2 Ep. 1 "Our Testimonies" In this episode we discuss our personal testimonies and how they differ, and yet there is the obvious goodness of God that has brought us to where we are. This Episode was recorded latter part of 2024.

]]> In this episode we discuss our personal testimonies and how they differ, and yet there is the obvious goodness of God that has brought us to where we are. This Episode was recorded latter part of 2024.

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]]> Jesse Bragg 8fab3450-06f1-4089-a745-14b241ea638f Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:24:50 -0400 1733 1 6 false Ep. 5 "Watch Your Mouth" with Pastor Jesse Bragg

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]]> Jesse Bragg b84eb50e-0266-4f19-9079-57557afce37f Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:01:20 -0400 1604 1 5 false Ep. 4 "Continue Thou" with Pastor Darrell Cox

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]]> Jesse Bragg 9218aab4-9689-4c2d-b3df-064615f00b15 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:01:18 -0400 1316 1 4 false Ep. 3 "Don't Give Up" - A Story of Foster Care and Faith with Lindsey Martin Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-12382450 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2513 1 3 false Ep. 2 Church Members and Missions Giving with Duane Moore Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-12336285 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1130 1 2 false Introducing: The Church Members Podcast Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-12291519 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 70 1 false Ep. 1: Guard Your Heart with Ricky Flowers Jesse Bragg Buzzsprout-12290292 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2704 1 1 false