Halfway There30 Aug 2021

259: Cliff Haddox and The Story that Grows With You

Cliff Haddox is a pastor and TikToker (@RevnGeek). Today, we talk about his TikTok, why he started it, and how the platform has influenced his ministry. Cliff also shares the dangerous prayer he prayed, why community is so great in seminary, and the struggle of being unwanted at his church. We also talk about ways to engage people online during Sunday services. Cliff’s story reminds us that God is always leading when we’re open to following him.

Listen to Cliff’s story now!

Stories Cliff shared:

How Cliff got into TikTok
Growing up in WV in a Christian family
The pastor who mentored him through questions
Going to college to be a broadcaster
The invitation to a young adult group that solidified his faith
The moment he gave God his life
How quickly his life changed after praying to see if God had a different plan for his life
Getting called into ministry
Going to seminary in Louisville, KY
How seminary challenged his assumptions
The Christian community that he had in seminary
How he left a church that wanted to leave the denomination
The problem with prosperity gospel
Learning to engage online during Covid

Great quotes from Cliff:

What I have is the assurance that I’ve always had it [salvation].

Faith formation is very different from the academic side of seminary. From the academic side, you have to be prepared to have a wrecking ball swung through everything that the little old ladies taught you in Sunday School.

Jonah is a story that grows up with you.

If you ever go to seminary, treasure the time you’re there because, if you’re lucky it will be the closest to Christian community like the Bible you’ll ever experience.

There is no time when God offers an Easy button.

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