The Waypoint Podcast
Catalyzing Kingdom Growth
Episodes
In this episode of the Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Cameron Bailey, lead pastor of Kenbridge Christian Church in rural Virginia. Cameron shares the unique joys and challenges of serving in a church with just one paid staff member, reminding us that while the work can feel overwhelming at times, you are never alone—and small churches are doing deeply meaningful Kingdom work every single day....
In Episode 132 of the Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Waypoint's Mark Magee and Adam Woods to talk about a leadership transition done with wisdom, humility, and joy. As Mark passed the role of Lead Pastor to Adam, they experienced the Lord's faithfulness every step of the way. Together they discuss the importance of having a plan, trusting God's timing, and the lessons they learned throughout the pr...
In Episode 131 of the Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Clint Nolder of Foundation Christian Church in Georgia, a church plant with a clear mission to reach people who might never walk through the doors of a traditional church. Clint shares the unique "Permissions List" that helps guide their decisions, culture, and outreach efforts, keeping the focus on removing barriers and creating opportunities fo...
Dyke and Rebecca are joined by Bill Warren, Executive Director of FAME, a ministry dedicated to sending help and hope in the name of Christ to some of the world’s most vulnerable people through medical evangelism. In this conversation, Bill shares how FAME partners with healthcare professionals, missionaries, and churches to meet physical needs while opening doors for the gospel around the world. You'll hear i...
Episode 129 of The Waypoint Podcast features Dyke and Rebecca chatting with Waypoint’s own Lisa Cole, Director of Planting Wives Care, for an important conversation. Church planting is filled with challenges, sacrifices, and unseen pressures, and often the wives of church planters carry unique burdens while serving faithfully behind the scenes. No one understands and cares about these details more than Lisa, w...
Episode 128 of The Waypoint Podcast is all about Kids’ Ministry! Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Michelle Maris to talk about an exciting initiative through Central Bible University focused on equipping and encouraging ministry leaders. This conversation is for the Kids’ and Children’s Ministers faithfully serving week after week, helping the youngest among us discover the hope of the Gospel. Michel...
Episode 127, Dyke and Rebecca sit down for a meaningful and honest conversation with John Maurice, president of Mid-Atlantic Christian University. John shares his personal story, including the recent loss of his wife and ministry partner, Sherry, and reflects on how that season has shaped both his faith and leadership. He also offers a candid look at the realities of leading a Bible college in 2026—navigating ...
In Episode 126, Todd Brown challenges the way we think about ministry and discipleship. What if the real mission field isn’t inside the church, but in the everyday workplaces of your people? Todd unpacks how “marketplace ministry” empowers believers to live on mission right where they are, while reminding leaders that true discipleship means teaching people to obey the commands of Christ—not ...
In Episode 125 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca welcome clinical psychologist Matthew LaGrange for a thoughtful and challenging conversation about rediscovering honor. Drawing from his experience counseling pastors and ministry leaders, Dr. LaGrange shares practical wisdom about how our assumptions about honor, conflict, and relationships often fall short of Christ’s example. He challenges leaders to ...
Episode 124 of The Waypoint Podcast features returning guest Cam Huxford as he shares a preview of what he’ll be bringing to Waypoint’s Art of the Sermon gatherings. Drawing from years in ministry and his unique vantage point observing and working alongside many different churches, Cam reflects on what he’s learned about healthy church leadership and culture. In this conversation, he talks about pr...
In this episode of The Waypoint Podcast, Ben Cachiaras—longtime lead pastor of Mountain Christian Church—joins Dyke and Rebecca to call church leaders back to bold, Scripture-centered preaching that truly transforms lives. Drawing from decades of faithful ministry, Ben shares hard-won wisdom on keeping the main thing the main thing, leading with conviction in a distracted age, and resisting the pull towa...
In Episode 122 of The Waypoint Podcast Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Jeff Vines—pastor, apologist, and author —for a timely and honest conversation about preaching truth in an age obsessed with popularity. Drawing from years of engaging skeptics and seekers, Jeff shares how apologetics has shaped his deep awareness of how people who don’t yet know Jesus actually think. He offers wise, pastoral cou...
In this Season 6 kickoff episode, Dyke and Rebecca are joined by longtime friend of Waypoint and trusted voice in preaching and leadership, Chris Barras. Together they explore the critical difference between sermons that merely inform and preaching that truly transforms lives. Chris offers practical guidance for pastors seeking to form disciples, not just deliver content, including wise guardrails for the use of AI ...
Episode 120 marks the Season 5 finale of The Waypoint Podcast, and Dyke and Rebecca are joined by the entire Waypoint staff for a meaningful look back at a year of ministry across the Mid-Atlantic region. Together, the team shares stories, highlights, and moments that shaped their work as they partnered with churches and leaders to catalyze kingdom growth. This episode is designed to encourage you as you reflect on ...
Episode 119 is here! Dyke and Rebecca visit with former Waypoint Executive Director Dave Hileman for a rich, forward-looking conversation about life, ministry, and the future of the Church. Dave shares updates on some major life changes, tells a few unforgettable stories from his years at Waypoint, and opens up about what he’s dreaming, hoping, and praying for as the Church steps into its next chapter. It&rsqu...
In this episode, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with brand-new church planters Jacob and Haileah McKlarney, who are stepping out in faith to launch a new kind of church in Blacksburg, VA. The McKlarneys unpack their calling, their journey toward planting, and the bold vision God has placed on their hearts for a church that helps all people find and follow Jesus.
From forming a launch team to hosting a Sunday morning house...
Welcome to E117 of the Waypoint Podcast! in this candid conversation, longtime pastor and ministry mentor John Hampton opens up about the unseen weight leaders often carry. After more than 40 years in the pulpit and now serving with the Christian Church Leadership Network (CCL), John reflects on the mental and emotional challenges his own family faced and how he wishes the church had responded differently. He shares...
In E116, Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Brad and Sissy Giffin from Towne South Church of Christ in Elizabeth City, NC—a thriving congregation with a heart for reaching their community. Brad and Sissy share their story of how God called them into ministry, how they met, and the ways the Lord has faithfully led them through both the highs and lows of church life.
You’ll feel like you’re sitting around...
What happens when a church reaches the end of its life cycle? Is it possible for something new—and truly alive—to emerge from what was? In this episode, hosts Dyke McCord and Rebecca Hott sit down with authors and consultants Dan Turner and Greg Wiens to talk about their powerful book, Dying to Restart. With decades of experience helping churches navigate decline and rediscover mission, Greg and Dan shar...
Episode 114 of The Waypoint Podcast features Jayson French, president of Christ in Youth, as he shares a powerful reminder that the future of the church is bright—but only if we are intentional about raising up and releasing the next generation. Church leaders are called to pass the baton well, equipping young people to step into ministry and lead with courage, vision, and faith.
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