In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark hosts special guest Mike Lee, CEO of Life Action Ministries. Life Action is an organization that strives to help churches, families, and leaders move toward revival, vitality, and mission. In their conversation, Mark and Mike discuss Life Action's history, where it is now, and what's on the horizon. Thanks for tuning in!

In this edition of Footnotes, the Pastors expound on a point in a recent sermon about false teachers. When preaching on 2 Peter 2:1-22, Pastor Mark pointed out that a wrong Christology, or doctrine of Christ, is a sign of a false teacher. In this episode, the guys set out to help you develop a biblical view of who Jesus is - and who He is not. Thanks for listening to Footnotes, a podcast that enables us to dive deeper into the matters of the church.

In this edition of Footnotes, Pastor Mark and the guys discuss two vital yet often neglected aspects of church life: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. What are the ordinances, and why does it matter how we go about administering them? Is it just outdated church tradition, or is it something church members should highly value? Thanks for listening to Footnotes, a podcast that enables us to dive deeper into the matters of the church.

In this episode of Footnotes, Mark is joined by Mark! Mark Gwartney, a former member of Broadway, now serves as a missionary in Uganda. In their conversation, Mark and Mark discuss the Gwartney's call overseas, their experience there, and how church members can be involved in the advancement of the gospel to the ends of the earth. Thanks for tuning in!

A vibrant church always has singing babies and crying men... wait, is that right? In this edition of Footnotes, the pastors discuss three sure signs of life in a local church: children participating in worship, men who sing, and people who crave God's word above all else. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, the pastors discuss the concept of "easy to edify, hard to offend" in light of Jeremiah Burrough's The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Why are we sinfully inclined to criticize and be discontent? How can we cultivate hearts that are gracious and thankful?

We are actively working to make The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment available in our book nook. The modernized edition that we like is currently out of stock, but we hope to have it soon! If you're really itching to read it, ask Timothy or Jackson to borrow their copy!

On this episode, Pastor Mark and company discuss the topic of church hospitality. Specifically, how should members greet those who visit our church?

In the conversation, we consider these questions: Are we a welcoming church? What do we do well, and what areas do we have room to improve? And what specific things can we do to grow in these areas?

Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Learn more at broadwaychurch.org.

If you'd like to dive deeper into the topic, stop by the church office to pick up a copy of Thom Rainer's Becoming a Welcoming Church.

In this special edition of Footnotes, we hear from a variety of our church members about God's faithfulness to our church over the past 100 years.

This panel was originally recorded on December 4, 2024, at Broadway Baptist Church's "Great Is Thy Faithfulness Celebration." Additionally, members were given the opportunity to share a testimony of God's goodness to them through the ministry of Broadway.

Thank you, church members, for making this special edition of Footnotes possible!

It’s not possible to do too many good things… right? As we press into the new year, the pastors talk about the danger of missional drift. There’s no shortage of good things that the church can pour time and resources into. What are the non-negotiable essentials of the church? How does a church discern between good and better? 

Footnotes is a ministry of Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Footnotes is hosted by Dr. Mark Livingston, Lead Pastor. Worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 AM! To learn more about our church, visit broadwaychurch.org. 

Want to dig more into this topic? Check out Flickering Lamps by Henry & Richard Blackaby.

For months, members of Broadway have worked diligently to prepare for A Christmas Celebration, which will be presented from December 13-15. It's a blessing to see members of the church using their gifts to bear fruit and advance the gospel! Visit https://broadwaychurch.org/christmas to claim your free tickets today.

In the slow-motion words of Samwise Gamgee, "Share the load." Today on Footnotes, the guys discuss the pros and cons of a lead pastor sharing the pulpit on Sunday mornings. And, they offer a look at our hope to implement more pulpit sharing during the Advent season this Christmas.

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Hey, hey, hey! In this edition of Footnotes, the gang is talking about going outside to play. Well, not literally (although you should probably do that, too!). Rather, go outside the comforts of the church building and take the gospel to the world around you! 

Thanks for tuning in to Footnotes. Broadway Baptist Church is located in Southaven, MS. Learn more about us at broadwaychurch.org. 

Referenced Resources:

Autopsy of a Deceased Church (https://www.amazon.com/Autopsy-Deceased-Church-Yours-Alive/dp/143368392X/)

With the holiday season underway, Pastor Mark and the guys consider a biblical approach to holidays. Are they biblical? Are American holidays bad? Can holidays be beneficial? Hear about it all, from trick-or-treating to jingle-belling, on this edition of Footnotes.

Wait, are you sure about that!? Hear us out! On this edition of Footnotes, the guys discuss a holiday that is very important to Christians... Reformation Day!

What is The Reformation? Why is it important to believers? And how are we living it out today? Tune in for all the answers on this edition of Footnotes.

Identity theft is not a joke, Timothy!

In this edition of Footnotes, the guys ask the question, "How can you encourage your pastors?" In light of it being Pastor Appreciation Month, the guys discuss what pastors do beyond the Sunday service, why it's biblical and helpful to encourage your pastors, and how members of the church can practically do that.

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P.S.

Please keep bringing the muffins!!!!

Footnotes has gone across the pond! In this special episode, Pastor Mark is joined by international guest David Scott. David is one of our mission partners who is leading a church revitalization effort in Bo'ness, Scotland. Who is David Scott? What ministry has God called him to? And what are his hopes for gospel advancement in Scotland? Tune in to hear it all!

But wait, there's more! Sunday doesn't start on Sunday - you make choices all week long that impact how fruitful your time in a Sunday worship service will be. In this edition of Footnotes, your pastors discuss why you should be preparing for worship, how we are aiming to help you do that, and what benefits you can anticipate. Are you tilling up the soil of your heart so that God's word will bear much fruit in your life?

Visit https://broadwaychurch.org/weekly-worship-guide for resources that we are providing to you each week to prepare the soil of your heart for our Sunday service.

In light of the fall of prominent Christian leaders, many are left asking the question, "How do I prevent such a fall in my own life?" It's a great question, and Mark, Justin, Brady, and Jackson attempt to answer it in this edition of Footnotes.

Wait, is this even allowed? In today's episode of Footnotes, Pastor Mark is joined by two fellow pastors, Jonathan Wallace of Getwell Church Southaven and Mike Winebrenner of Christ Fellowship Presbyterian (PCA). What does it look like for pastors from different denominations to connect as friends? How does it affect the churches that they lead, and what does it signal to the community?

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Singing. An unexpected, mid-episode guest. A little more singing. This episode of Footnotes is sure to keep you on your toes!

The topic? Men in the church! All local churches need strong, godly men who are actively participating in church life, connecting with other men, and stepping up to lead. How can men embrace their masculinity for the good of the church and the glory of Christ?

Thanks for tuning in. Learn more about our church at broadwaychurch.org