Undivided Birmingham Podcast

In this episode of Undivided Birmingham, Dr. Chris Crain interviews Dr. Morris Johnson, pastor of Integrity Baptist Church in Hueytown, AL, and Vice-Moderator of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. Dr. Johnson shares his experience of God calling him and his wife Derry to plant a new church, Integrity Baptist Church, after being a long-time pastor of two established churches. Dr. Johnson's wise advice is "If God calls you, God will prepare the way. Rely on Him. Know it's not your work, but His work."
Bro. Morris says that pastoring Integrity Baptist Church is a family endeavor that he shares with his wife Derry as they stand shoulder-to-shoulder working together. Derry Johnson is an accomplished woman in her own right. A former RN and now practicing lawyer with her own law firm, Derry is also the first African-American female to be the Chair of a Board in a SBC entity as she serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Alabama Baptist Children's Home. 

In this episode of Undivided Birmingham, Dr. Chris Crain interviews Rev. Jacky Connell, pastor of Eden Westside Baptist Church in Pell City, AL. Rev. Connell has served as Senior Pastor of Eden Westside for 35 years and in this podcast, he discusses pastoral longevity and leading church staff. 

Dr. Reginald Calvert speaks with Dr. Chris Crain about his 23 years in ministry as the pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.

In this episode of the Undivided Birmingham podcast, Dr. Chris Crain interviews Joi Wasill, Executive Director of Decisions, Choices, and Options, a non-profit that teaches sexual risk avoidance, formerly known as abstinence, to middle school and high school students across Tennessee and Alabama. 
Decisions, Choices, and Options, Inc (DCO) began serving the youth of Middle Tennessee in 2002 with dynamic and engaging sexual risk avoidance prevention education programs in local school classrooms and community organizations. From their humble beginnings in one local school system, they currently serve public and private school as well as after-school, homeschool and community organizations in thirteen counties of Tennessee, eight counties of Alabama, and through multiple partnering agencies across the South East. Reaching over 18,500 youth and students ages 11-19 each school year, DCO effectively impacts the future of those they are privileged to serve by equipping them with necessary skills to achieve optimal health and successful life outcomes.
Learn more about the mission of DCO at decisionschoicesandoptions.com.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Crain interviews Greg Davis, President and CEO of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP) and American Character Builders. 
ALCAP is an interdenominational ministry that, working together with the churches of Alabama, serves as “Alabama’s moral compass.” They are a resource for churches, organizations and interested individuals who desire to make Alabama a safer state for every citizen. An ethical, moral and responsible lifestyle based on biblical standards is an attainable goal that will benefit the entire state.
They are especially dedicated to protecting our children from the dangers associated with immoral behaviors and the temptations they face in life. They strive, through legislation, consultation and the American Character Builders educational programs, to provide young people, parents, and churches with the resources they need in order to make wise decisions in life. 

In this episode of Undivided Birmingham, Dr. Danny Wood, Pastor Emeritus of Shades Mountain Baptist Church shares how God led him in preparation for retirement as Senior Pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church and how important it is to have a strategic plan in place for the benefit of the church body and future leadership.
 

Dr. Chris Crain interviews Rachel Moore and Carol Gargus of Discovery Club, along with Michael Ethridge, BMBA Director of Operations.

Dr. Chris Crain interviews Dr. Cecilia Walker, Brookwood Baptist Health Executive Director of Chaplaincy and CPE.