Best Bridgetown Podcasts (2024)

What makes the Sabbath different from the rest of the week? John Mark continues exploring a biblical theology of Sabbath, demonstrating how Sabbath is woven throughout creation as a rhythm for us to follow, and encouraging us to embrace the gift of this practice with delight. Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v31-2:3; Exodus 16v9-30; Exodus 20v1-8 T…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Joe Terwilliger 1:04:55

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In addition to playing tuba professionally, Joe Terwilliger studies mathematical genetics, where he does research on isolated populations in countries like Finland, Venezuela, and North Korea. His North Korean work extends beyond the genome into foreign policy. Joe’s the man who put together Dennis Rodman’s historical trip to North Korea. Lou Perez…

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Ruth, Act 4: The Wedding 52:02

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In the final act of Ruth, the fullness of God's redemptive power, the renewal of all things, is unveiled through the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. From Act 4, with Bethany Allen.By Bridgetown Church

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Ruth, Act 4: The Wedding 52:02

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In the final act of Ruth, the fullness of God's redemptive power, the renewal of all things, is unveiled through the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. From Act 4, with Bethany Allen.By Bridgetown Church

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Rest For Your Soul | Sabbath E1 (Revamped) 1:07:36

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Are you tired? In our world filled with fast-paced digital technology, what do we do to combat the restlessness that corrodes at our soul? John Mark teaches on how the practice of Sabbath can help us embody the peace of Jesus in our lives and and radically change our walk with God. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28-30; Hebrews 4v1-11 This podca…

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The Impact of AI on Church SEO 34:34

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In this week’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds talk about the importance of SEO for websites. They explore content optimization, user experience, onsite and offsite SEO strategies, and the impact of AI on search results and SEO. DK shares Maslow's Hierarchy of SEO Needs, crawl accessibility, and some technical tips. Nils emphasizes having your …

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lisa Selin Davis 1:26:04

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On this episode my guest, author Lisa Selvin Davis, and I answer some of life's mysteries: What do you put in an asexual glory hole? How do you build a cabin through a neo-Marxist lens? What is “experimental feminist video”? Have you seen the balls on Neil deGrasse Tyson? You can find Lisa's work at https://www.broadview.news/ Lou Perez is a comedi…

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Ruth, Act 3: The Contrast 49:39

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How God redeems his people through the unseen, and often uncelebrated, decisions of faithfulness and fidelity made in our private lives. From Ruth 3.By Bridgetown Church

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Ruth, Act 3: The Contrast 49:39

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How God redeems his people through the unseen, and often uncelebrated, decisions of faithfulness and fidelity made in our private lives. From Ruth 3.By Bridgetown Church

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Hitting the Wall: A Conversation with John Mark Comer, Matt Chandler, and Beau Hughes 43:53

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What do you do when you hit a wall in your apprenticeship to Jesus? Beau Hughes, lead pastor of The Village Church, Denton, interviews John Mark and Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church, Flower Mound about their journeys of discipleship and formation. Together, John Mark and Matt encourage us to open our lives for God to bring transform…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Wilfred Reilly 1:12:05

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On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Wilfred Reilly, author of Lies MY Liberal Teacher Told Me. Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy ch…

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Ruth, Act 2: Small Things with Great Love 50:08

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How God redeems his people through the honest prayers, humble obedience, and ordinary sacrifices of one another. From Ruth 2.By Bridgetown Church

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Ruth, Act 2: Small Things with Great Love 50:08

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How God redeems his people through the honest prayers, humble obedience, and ordinary sacrifices of one another. Fro Ruth 2.By Bridgetown Church

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Rule of Life: Part 2 (ft. Gavin Bennett) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E12 46:35

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How do we become resilient disciples of Jesus? Gavin Bennett shares a vision for how a Rule of Life can shape us and our communities into people of love. He challenges us to resist the temptations to make a Rule of Life about control, busyness, duty, or enthusiasm, and instead encourages us to lean into the invitations of the Spirit and Jesus's eas…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Devon Eriksen 1:04:52

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On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Devon Eriksen, author of Theft of Fire. https://devoneriksen.com/ Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning co…

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Using Value, Gamification and Automation to Help the Local Church with Dr. Justin Lester 44:37

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Using AI in the Church Pastor Justin Lester and DK Hammonds discuss how AI can enhance ministry and outreach in local churches. They explore gamifying church culture through values-based rewards and automated systems. Listen as they share case studies of implementing AI tools like chatbots, analytics, and immersive experiences. Learn how automation…

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Ruth, Act 1: The Theology and Psychology of Suffering 54:18

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How we respond to suffering—the story we tell ourselves, the habits we engage to cope and make our way through, the company we pull in or push away in the midst of it—how we respond to suffering will profoundly influence what we believe and who we become. From Ruth 1v6-22.By Bridgetown Church

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Ruth, Act 1: The Theology and Psychology of Suffering 54:18

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How we respond to suffering—the story we tell ourselves, the habits we engage to cope and make our way through, the company we pull in or push away in the midst of it—how we respond to suffering will profoundly influence what we believe and who we become. From Ruth 1v6-22.By Bridgetown Church

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Rule of Life: Part 1 (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E11 53:48

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Why a Rule of Life? Tyler Staton explains the why and the what behind a Rule of Life, outlining the biblical, historical, and practical roots of this practice. He argues that a Rule of Life is essential for us to preserve the new wine of God's grace in this cultural moment with new wineskins. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 9v14-17, Psalm 56v12-13,…

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The Lou Perez Podcast - Jennifer Sey 1:04:15

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On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Jennifer Sey, founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/ Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby …

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Finding the Christ in Canva 42:48

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Join us on this episode as DK Hammonds sits down with Roger Coles, a Canva design expert and top Canva Creator. Roger shares his journey from designing templates in Canva to becoming a leading figure in the community. Together, they dive into best practices for crafting impactful visual campaigns, utilizing Canva's brand kits, video editing tools, …

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Ruth: 3 Births & 3 Death 55:32

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An introduction into the book of Ruth; where God shows through two migrant, childless widows who cling to Him and cling to hope in spite of the chaos, He will weave the renewal of the whole world. From Ruth 1:1-5; 4:16-17.By Bridgetown Church

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Ruth: 3 Births & 3 Deaths 55:32

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An introduction into the book of Ruth; where God shows through two migrant, childless widows who cling to Him and cling to hope in spite of the chaos, He will weave the renewal of the whole world. From Ruth 1:1-5; 4:16-17.By Bridgetown Church

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The Post-Christian Podcast - Latasha Morrison (Be the Bridge) 27:08

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviewed my friend and former Gatewayer Latasha Morrison, founder of Be the Bridge which exists to "empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity and reconciliation." She is the author of Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation and her new book Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronti…

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Witness (ft. Tre' Giles) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E10 45:44

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What does it look like to witness in our culture? Tre' Giles walks us through three ways to witness to others: spoken love, supernatural love, and sacrificial love, and challenges us to live our lives in a way that demonstrates the good news of Jesus to others. Key Scripture Passages: Acts 1v8; Colossians 1v12-14; Matthew 3v16-17; Matthew 9v9-13; L…

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The Power of YouTube Packaging to Reach More People for Your Church 39:00

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In this episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss proven strategies for optimizing YouTube videos and channels for churches. They cover the importance of titles, descriptions, tags and thumbnails based on insights from top YouTube experts. Nils shares tips for packaging content to maximize views and reach from YouTube's algorithm while DK emphasi…

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An Italian Extravaganza for $3k 5:52

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Learn how we leveraged 800k points for a total out-of-pocket cost of $3k!By Points and Miles by Lori

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The Post-Christian Podcast - Daniel Im (Author of The Discipleship Opportunity) 18:41

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In this episode, I interview Daniel Im, lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and author of The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World. Daniel has served at churches in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Korea, Edmonton, and Nashville. We discussed ministry in Canada along with …

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: The Way of Love 49:31

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The Gifts of the Spirit means signs, wonders, and miracles; and the greatest miracle of all just might be living in a community of love. From Genesis 11v1-9 and Acts 2v1-12.By Bridgetown Church

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: The Way of Love 49:31

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The Gifts of the Spirit means signs, wonders, and miracles; and the greatest miracle of all just might be living in a community of love. From Genesis 11v1-9 and Acts 2v1-12.By Bridgetown Church

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Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E9 54:10

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"Sabbath rest empowers resurrection work." In a world filled with burnout, exhaustion, and shallow indulgence, Tyler Staton argues that Sabbath is a practice to reform our relationship with work and rest - helping us work with God and receive rest as a gift from him. Highlighting the scriptural foundations and formational purpose of this practice, …

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AI and the Future of Bible Engagement with John Plake of American Bible Society 30:03

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John Plake, Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society, joins Nils Smith to discuss insights from ABS's annual State of the Bible report on AI and online church trends. They explore public perceptions of AI in relation to spirituality and the Bible across generations. John shares how research found differences between general and religious vie…

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The Post-Christian Podcast - Dr. Efrem Smith (Pastor and Author) 18:41

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Efrem Smith, a church planter, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church which describes itself as "a multiethnic, multiplying, reconciling, and disciple-making church." Efrem consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development. He is the former president and CEO of World Impact, an ur…

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the Work of the Kingdom: Tongues 46:44

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The Gift of Tongues is a language of increase, intimacy, in-breaking and of intercession, that with right and orderly use, communally builds up the house of God. From Acts 2v1-4 and 1 Corinthians 14v1-5, 39-40; with Jonny Hughes.By Bridgetown Church

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Tongues 46:44

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The Gift of Tongues is a language of increase, intimacy, in-breaking and of intercession, that with right and orderly use, communally builds up the house of God. From Acts 2v1-4 and 1 Corinthians 14v1-5, 39-40; with Jonny Hughes.By Bridgetown Church

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Generosity (ft. Gavin Bennett) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E8 41:03

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Are our hands so full of money that we can't receive the generosity of God? Gavin Bennett argues that how we handle money is key to our apprenticeship to Jesus. He shows us that when our generosity is rooted in God's generosity, we can more fully step into our role as stewards of the resources God's entrusted to us. Key Scripture Passages: Matthew …

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Handling the Haters on Social Media 30:55

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Sit down with Nils Smith and DK Hammonds as they discuss how to effectively manage negative comments and reviews that come with increased online influence. They explore ignoring trolls, responding to criticism privately, and focusing on positive conversations. DK shares wisdom from personal experiences and advises having a plan to cut out distracti…

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Italy Trip Report 4:29

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Imagine as the weather cools in autumn, you're able to head off to remote parts of Italy where it's just you, the sea, and no tourists! Yes, you can (and probably should) have this experience as well.By Points and Miles by Lori

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Pentecost Sunday 48:36

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A profound look on how the work of the Spirit awakens us, forms us and empowers us for the work of the Kingdom. From John 20v19-22, with Pete Hughes.By Bridgetown Church

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