The Alongside Podcast

Join Pastor Mike Crump as he comes alongside other followers of Christ for thoughtful conversations about the Gospel, Culture, and the Church.

Each episode provides a window into the heart and mind of the people of Heritage Baptist Church in order to encourage and inform the body of Christ. 

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Hosted by Mike Crump

Mike is pastor of kids and communication at Heritage Baptist Church. He began ministry in Christian radio, eventually becoming a pastor at a church in North Carolina before moving to Lynchburg to finish his masters at Liberty and join the team at HBC. 

Alongside Show Notes

Alongside Ep. 33: Connecting at HBC with Pastor Allen

Alongside Ep. 33: Connecting at HBC with Pastor Allen

Let's be honest, Heritage is a big church and sometimes it can seem like a struggle to connect. If that sounds like something you have said before then let me introduce you to the guy who can help. Pastor Allen Waldrep has a long history at HBC. He currently serves as...

Alongside Ep. 32: Back in my Day – School Edition

Alongside Ep. 32: Back in my Day – School Edition

The new school year is upon us, therefore it's the perfect time to talk about lessons learned from past school experiences. This episode features a table full of guests, including Pastor Kent, Matt Case, Pastor Nathan Fox, and Joshua Hankins. We go back in time to...

Alongside Ep 30: A Legacy of Ministry

Alongside Ep 30: A Legacy of Ministry

Over the last 30+ years pastors Del Laird, Keith Manuel, and Mike Morykon have played a vital role in the ministry of Heritage Baptist Church. Their faithful, Christ-like service has been an example to many. This month these three men will be retiring from HBC, and...

Alongside Ep 27: The Pathway to the Nations

Alongside Ep 27: The Pathway to the Nations

Today Mike is joined by Rob, Nathan, and Tyler to talk about Heritage's Pathway to the Nations, which is the church's means of discovering, developing, and deploying cross-cultural workers overseas. You will definitely want to listen if you have ever wondered about...

Alongside Ep 26: A Message to Graduates

Alongside Ep 26: A Message to Graduates

On today's show, Mike welcomes Nathan Fox and Dave Ashburn to talk about graduation. Why is it such an important time in a student's life? What are the difficulties with this transition for students and parents? What are some misconceptions about this transition that...