SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about how to best navigate leading groups during the summer, even if it looks a little bit different.TIME STAMPS: 2:30 Why is the summer such an important time to not take off?6:20 How

S07E14: Does My Friend Have Depression?

Apr 7th, 2021 19m 2s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Grant Haun, a therapist at Lantern Lane Farm in Mount Juliet, TN, to discuss how to spot and work with people suffering from depression. TIME STAMPS: 3:00 What is the difference bet

S07E13: Does My Friend Have Anxiety?

Mar 31st, 2021 20m 24s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Scarlet McGlasson, the women’s Member Care minister at Long Hollow, to understand how to identify anxiety in a friend or even in ourselves.TIME STAMPS: 1:50 What is the difference b

S07E12: When An Individual Needs More Than The Group Can Give Part 2

Mar 24th, 2021 26m 11s

SUMMARY: Last week, Vick and Julie talked with Russell Irwin about how to identify someone who might need more than the group can offer them. This week, they talk about how you can best care for that person.TIME STAMPS: 1:55 When you kn

S07E11: When an Individual Needs More than a Group Can Give Part 1

Mar 17th, 2021 22m 11s

SUMMARY: Vick and Julie are joined again by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to begin a conversation about how to identify someone who needs a little bit more help than the group is able to provide.TIME STAMPS: 2:18 Why is a group not always t

S07E10: Walking Alongside People In Crisis

Mar 10th, 2021 26m 40s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie are joined by Care Pastor Russell Irwin to talk about how to identify and navigate crisis situations in your groups.TIME STAMPS: 2:15 How would you define a crisis, and what are some identifying

S07E09: How To Know How Your Life Group Is Doing

Mar 3rd, 2021 16m 5s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie introduce the Life Group Pulse Check: a resource to help you evaluate the health of your Life Group.TIME STAMPS: 1:45 Why is it important to take time to assess how your Life Group is doing?

S07E08: Practical Ways to Care for Your Group

Feb 24th, 2021 17m 16s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie get specific in how we can best care for those in our groups, whether they are D-Groups or Life Groups.TIME STAMPS: 1:55 Why is caring for your group important?5:00 What is the differ

S07E07: 5 Guidelines for Healthy Group Discussion

Feb 17th, 2021 18m 13s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the principles that should guide the way you facilitate group discussion. TIME STAMPS: 4:40 Speak for ourselves, not for others6:00 Listen more than we speak8:10 Su

S07E06: Can Someone Join My D-Group After It Starts?

Feb 10th, 2021 16m 48s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how to navigate what ultimately ends up being a complicated topic--if you should let someone join your D-Group after it has already begun.TIME STAMPS: 1:50 If someone asked to join yo

S07E05: Balancing Grace and Commitment in the D-Group

Feb 3rd, 2021 21m 36s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie talk about the tricky question of what the right balance between prioritizing grace and emphasizing commitment is when it comes to your D-Group members.TIME STAMPS: 3:30 What is the danger of

S07E04: How Can I Incorporate a Book Into My D-Group?

Jan 27th, 2021 15m 33s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss how and when to introduce books into your D-Group. They also share a few recommendations about a few books that you could use if you’re looking to get started.TIME STAMPS: 2:30 Some gu

S07E03: Helping Your D-Group Members Connect With One Another

Jan 20th, 2021 23m 52s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Julie discuss the best ways to help your D-Group Members bond with—and trust—one another.TIME STAMPS: 4:20 Why we should foster moments for people to connect8:15 Helpful ways to get your grou

S07E02: How To Facilitate Scripture Memory

Jan 13th, 2021 22m 11s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Chris and Vick talk about the best ways to teach your D-Group members how to memorize ScriptureTIME STAMPS: 2:50 Why is Scripture Memory important?6:00 What are some tips for memorizing Scripture?

S07E01: Getting Your D-Group Back on Track

Jan 6th, 2021 20m 48s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on when and how to implement a “Pulse Check” during the course of your D-Group. TIME STAMPS: 2:30 - Why is it important to intentionally reflect on the health of your D-Group?

S03E06: Were Old Testament, Jewish People, Saved?

Dec 14th, 2020 23m 36s

SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: It is a common thought to think that Old Testament Jews had a different way to salvation than present-day Christians. Today Robby and Chris talk about what it means to have faith and how that looked in the Old Testament.TI

S06E07: Helping Your Group Navigate the Holiday Season

Nov 18th, 2020 18m 37s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to prepare for, get through, and start strong after the holiday season.TIME STAMPS: 4:00 A few general principles for both Life Groups and D-Groups9:40 How to help Life

S06E06: How To Lead a Life Group That New People Love

Nov 11th, 2020 19m 14s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on how to create a welcoming environment for new guests in your Life GroupTIME STAMPS: 4:00 Where to start when considering creating a newcomer-friendly group6:50 The most i

S06E05: The Best Ways To Do Childcare

Nov 4th, 2020 20m 19s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris share some tips on how to incorporate childcare in your Life Group environment.TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - What attitude should we have about childcare?6:50 - What expectations should we have abou

S06E04: How To Call Up, Not Call Out

Oct 28th, 2020 19m 21s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Chris talk about how to face conflict in your groups in a way that restores people and helps them look more like Jesus.TIME STAMPS2:05 What is the difference between calling up and calling out?

S06E03: Expert Tips for Facilitating Great Discussion

Oct 21st, 2020 19m 50s

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to ask great questions and facilitate discussion like a pro in your Life Group.TIME STAMPS: 2:30 Keep it Word-Centered and Conversational7:00 Keep it Authentic, Applicatio

S06E02: How To Get Past Surface-Level Accountability

Oct 14th, 2020 21m 1s

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about how to take your D-Group past surface level issues when it comes to encouragement, accountability, and improvement.TIME STAMPS:0:55 Examples of surface-level issues3:15 How do I cre

S06E01: How to Fit Everything Into Your D-Group Time

Oct 7th, 2020 24m 5s

SUMMARY: In this episode,Vick and Chris talk about ways to make sure your D- Group meets in a timely manner, and explain a few ways to help keep discussions on track.TIME STAMPS:0:30 Introducing Chris Swain and kicking off Season 64

Week 4: Planning An Awesome Hangout Night

Sep 9th, 2020 19m

SHOW NOTES:SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike show you how to prepare for one of the most important nights in your monthly rhythm: the Hangout Night.TIME STAMPS:2:42 What is a Hangout Night?08:00 Pray, Invest, Invite11:00 P

S05E08: Week 3: The Impact Life Group Has On Others

Sep 2nd, 2020 19m 4s

SUMMARY: In this episode, Vick and Mike walk you through the third week of your Life Group and help you shape it into an outward-focused evangelistic tool as well as an edifying community for those already involved.TIME STAMPS:3:40 How