Outside the Walls

Jon Wiggins: Skyland Baptist Church

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we spend time at Cottondale Elementary with Jon Wiggins of Skyland Baptist Church, as he shares what it truly means to be the Church in the community. From an after-school ministry to supporting families, teachers, and local needs, we talk about how intentional relationships open doors for the gospel. He also reflects on his personal call to ministry and the challenges and joys of pastoring.

Featuring:

Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association
Jon Wiggins, Senior Pastor, Skyland Baptist Church

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Nate Young: North River Church

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This time on Outside the Walls, we sit down with Nate Young to hear his story, from growing up in a missions-minded family, to campus ministry, to now serving as lead pastor of North River Church. We also hear about his family’s foster care journey through Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and how others can get involved in caring for children and families in need.

Featuring:

Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association
Nate Young, Lead Pastor, North River Church
Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes: alabamachild.org

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Dan Arsenault: Shiloh Baptist Church

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we join Dan Arsenault, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, at his home to talk about his passion for apologetics and how Christianity is not blind faith, but grounded in reason and evidence. Dan also reflects on how God has faithfully guided every step of his life and what it means to love Him with all your mind.

Featuring:

Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association
Dan Arsenault, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church
Church for Skeptics: youtube.com/churchforskeptics

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Tony Scarbrough: Lakewood Baptist Church

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

We head to Sokol Park for a conversation with Tony Scarbrough, pastor of Lakewood Baptist Church. Tony shares how he came to know Jesus as his Savior at age 31, how God’s grace has been evident throughout his life, and what it looks like to intentionally meet people where they are while trusting the Holy Spirit to bring true transformation.

Featuring:

Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association

Tony Scarbrough, Pastor, Lakewood Baptist Church

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Rusty Selman: Northwood Hills Baptist Church

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Outside the Walls, we visit the future home of the new associational ministry center with Rusty Selman, pastor of Northwood Hills Baptist Church. He shares the experiences that led him into ministry, his heart for people, and how God uses our passions, and churches working together, to bring gospel impact to the community.

Featuring:

• Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association

• Rusty Selman, Pastor, Northwood Hills Baptist Church

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Aaron Barnes: Anchor Church

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In this inaugural episode, Herbby Geer and Aaron Barnes step outside the walls for a conversation at Capitol Park in downtown Tuscaloosa. Aaron shares his journey into ministry, his heart for relational discipleship, and how faith is lived out in everyday spaces.

Featuring:

Herbby Geer, Lead Mission Strategist, Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association
Aaron Barnes, Executive/College Pastor, Anchor Church

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