The Garden Cast Sun, 24 May 2026 00:05:12 -0400 https://www.pgbc.com en-us © 2026 The Garden Cast yes Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, Neelley Road, Pleasant Garden, NC, USA 17272194-fcc9-5c38-8924-9ed0c96ea9f9 info@pgbc.com Dr. Robert Hefner episodic false A tool of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church to communicate, collaborate and celebrate what God is doing!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Pleasant Garden, Jesus, Baptist, Bible, Missions, God, Church, Dr. Robert Hefner info@pgbc.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9m9zoxvec948805iwtwt2lr94k0k?.jpg The Garden Cast https://www.pgbc.com The Q&A - Prayer and Fasting Episode The Q&A - Prayer and Fasting Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin officially kickoff the new Q&A series by answering the first question, "In today's world of hustle and bustle, when do we pray and fast?"

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin officially kickoff the new Q&A series by answering the first question, "In today's world of hustle and bustle, when do we pray and fast?"

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-19224107 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2252 2 2 full false The Q&A Series Intro Episode The Q&A Series Intro Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin kick off Season 2 of "The Garden Cast". They talk about Pastor Robert's upcoming sermon series and some upcoming episodes on the podcast, where questions that our church body asks will be answered.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin kick off Season 2 of "The Garden Cast". They talk about Pastor Robert's upcoming sermon series and some upcoming episodes on the podcast, where questions that our church body asks will be answered.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-19158037 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1765 2 1 full false The Foodie Episode The Foodie Episode Pastors Robert and Austin take some time to talk about all things food related  while interviewing special guest, Brayden Brown. 

]]> Pastors Robert and Austin take some time to talk about all things food related  while interviewing special guest, Brayden Brown. 

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-19067398 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1940 1 25 full false The Upward Episode The Upward Episode Pastor Austin interview's special guest, Pastor Roger Bailey, about what Upward is and how this past season went.

]]> Pastor Austin interview's special guest, Pastor Roger Bailey, about what Upward is and how this past season went.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18978039 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1695 1 24 full false The Grab Bag Episode The Grab Bag Episode Pastors Robert and Austin give some personal insight on themselves by asking and answering a couple questions that each other have prepared.

]]> Pastors Robert and Austin give some personal insight on themselves by asking and answering a couple questions that each other have prepared.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18900458 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2120 1 23 full false The Habit Episode The Habit Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin talk about habits, and how to make sure we are developing good spiritual habits.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin talk about habits, and how to make sure we are developing good spiritual habits.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18836546 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2135 1 22 full false The Love Episode The Love Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin use the Valentine's Day season to discuss some different avenues of love, with some focus on our current sermon series 1 John.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin use the Valentine's Day season to discuss some different avenues of love, with some focus on our current sermon series 1 John.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18740590 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1888 1 21 full false The Social Media Episode The Social Media Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin discuss and talk through some of the ways that we should navigate our usage of social media as Christians.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin discuss and talk through some of the ways that we should navigate our usage of social media as Christians.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18677710 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2275 1 20 full false The A i Episode The A i Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin discuss the helpfulness and the dangers of Ai, and how we should approach this evolving technology.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Austin discuss the helpfulness and the dangers of Ai, and how we should approach this evolving technology.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18650760 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2327 1 19 full false The Togo Episode The Togo Episode Pastor Robert talks with two members from the Togo mission team, Walter Thomas and Katelyn Howell, about their experiences on mission in the country of Togo, Africa.

]]> Pastor Robert talks with two members from the Togo mission team, Walter Thomas and Katelyn Howell, about their experiences on mission in the country of Togo, Africa.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18455826 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1856 1 18 full false The Ordination Episode The Ordination Episode Pastor Robert and soon to be Pastor Austin discuss the upcoming ordination services for our new deacons and for Austin. They talk about what ordination is and the significance of what it means to be ordained.

]]> Pastor Robert and soon to be Pastor Austin discuss the upcoming ordination services for our new deacons and for Austin. They talk about what ordination is and the significance of what it means to be ordained.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18407431 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1184 1 17 full false The Christmas Episode The Christmas Episode Pastor Robert, Jonathan, and Austin talk about the holiday season and discuss some of their favorite Christmas traditions.

]]> Pastor Robert, Jonathan, and Austin talk about the holiday season and discuss some of their favorite Christmas traditions.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18320708 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2221 1 16 full false The Gender and Sexuality Episode The Gender and Sexuality Episode Pastor Robert and Austin discuss our culture, topics involving gender and sexuality, and how we as Christians should approach them.

]]> Pastor Robert and Austin discuss our culture, topics involving gender and sexuality, and how we as Christians should approach them.

]]> Buzzsprout-18204799 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2450 full false The SBC Episode The SBC Episode Pastor Robert and Austin talk about the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), what it is, and the role we as as a Southern Baptist Church have in it.

]]> Pastor Robert and Austin talk about the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), what it is, and the role we as as a Southern Baptist Church have in it.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18205036 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1750 1 14 full false The New Arm Episode The New Arm Episode Pastor Robert and Austin discuss some of the new directions and future topics of The Garden Cast.

]]> Pastor Robert and Austin discuss some of the new directions and future topics of The Garden Cast.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18082363 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1447 full false The Discipleship Pathway Episode The Discipleship Pathway Episode Pastor Robert and Jonathan reflect on the journey of a new believer, and the growth process culminating in serving and discipling others.

]]> Pastor Robert and Jonathan reflect on the journey of a new believer, and the growth process culminating in serving and discipling others.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-18057159 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1771 1 12 full false The Core Values Episode The Core Values Episode Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan share and reflect on the "Core Values" of PGBC as we Love Jesus and Live the Mission.

> We practice Christ-centered worship.
> We bleed the gospel.
> We multiply disciples.
> We love every home.
> We steward generously.
> We thrive in community. 
> We launch leaders. 

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan share and reflect on the "Core Values" of PGBC as we Love Jesus and Live the Mission.

> We practice Christ-centered worship.
> We bleed the gospel.
> We multiply disciples.
> We love every home.
> We steward generously.
> We thrive in community. 
> We launch leaders. 

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17967377 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2044 1 11 full false The Mission Trip Episode The Mission Trip Episode Pastor Robert interviews Sylvia Davis and Barbara Leggett about their medical and dental summer mission experiences. 

]]> Pastor Robert interviews Sylvia Davis and Barbara Leggett about their medical and dental summer mission experiences. 

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17873763 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1579 full false The Honduras Episode The Honduras Episode Pastor Jonathan interviews Steve Boone, Juliana Fonville and Chrissy Bailey about their experiences and being a part of God's work in Honduras on the August Student Mission Trip.

]]> Pastor Jonathan interviews Steve Boone, Juliana Fonville and Chrissy Bailey about their experiences and being a part of God's work in Honduras on the August Student Mission Trip.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17767918 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400 2284 1 9 full false The Growing Faith Episode The Growing Faith Episode Pastor Robert welcomes Pastor Brian Beasley to the podcast as he shares about his ministry journey and the work God is doing at our church plant, Growing Faith Church, in Liberty, NC.   

]]> Pastor Robert welcomes Pastor Brian Beasley to the podcast as he shares about his ministry journey and the work God is doing at our church plant, Growing Faith Church, in Liberty, NC.   

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17675691 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1933 1 8 full false The Grayson & Abby Marshall Episode The Grayson & Abby Marshall Episode Missionaries Abby & Grayson Marshall join Pastor Robert to share about their last three years of ministry in Japan.

]]> Missionaries Abby & Grayson Marshall join Pastor Robert to share about their last three years of ministry in Japan.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17626024 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1853 1 7 full false The Baptism Episode The Baptism Episode Pastor Robert and Jonathan along with Austin recap Week of Wonder and share about the work of God through of believer's baptism.

]]> Pastor Robert and Jonathan along with Austin recap Week of Wonder and share about the work of God through of believer's baptism.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17567923 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1980 1 6 full false The Summer Episode The Summer Episode Also known as the "Austin episode" - Austin Trent joins Pastor Robert and Jonathan to discuss summer ministry and highlights within PG Students.

]]> Also known as the "Austin episode" - Austin Trent joins Pastor Robert and Jonathan to discuss summer ministry and highlights within PG Students.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17490057 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1493 full false The WOW episode The WOW episode Pastor Robert and Jonathan invite Pastor Jeff to share the history and vision of Week of Wonder, one of our largest community outreaches of the year.   Learn about "True North" and how our church continues to reach children and families in today's world.

]]> Pastor Robert and Jonathan invite Pastor Jeff to share the history and vision of Week of Wonder, one of our largest community outreaches of the year.   Learn about "True North" and how our church continues to reach children and families in today's world.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17364545 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2110 full false Celebrating Marriage Ministry Celebrating Marriage Ministry Pastor Marty joins Robert & Jonathan for a conversation highlighting our Spring Wednesday night marriage sessions and how we can show love to our spouse in the midst of busy lives.  

]]> Pastor Marty joins Robert & Jonathan for a conversation highlighting our Spring Wednesday night marriage sessions and how we can show love to our spouse in the midst of busy lives.  

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17243813 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1722 1 3 full false The Rebrand The Rebrand Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan discuss our past & present purpose, and what our new logo and mission statement communicate.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan discuss our past & present purpose, and what our new logo and mission statement communicate.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17133813 Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1903 1 2 full false Introduction to The Garden Cast Introduction to The Garden Cast Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan share the purpose and heart behind our new layer of communication.

]]> Pastor Robert and Pastor Jonathan share the purpose and heart behind our new layer of communication.

]]> Dr. Robert Hefner Buzzsprout-17085716 Fri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 965 1 1 full false