Best Harbor Network Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Strength In Kingdom Friendships | Jamaal Williams 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

Friendship is not a luxury. It's a necessity. Jesus demonstrated the transformative nature of being deeply loved by someone who is simply choosing you. There’s no greater love. Could it be that friendship is far more important and far more wonderful than many have ever imagined? We think so. Join leaders from across the country and let’s seek to un…

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Can We Be Friends? Part 2 | Charles Shannon 39:33

16d ago39:33

39:33

Friendship is not a luxury. It's a necessity. Jesus demonstrated the transformative nature of being deeply loved by someone who is simply choosing you. There’s no greater love. Could it be that friendship is far more important and far more wonderful than many have ever imagined? We think so. Join leaders from across the country and let’s seek to un…

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Can We Be Friends? Part 1 | Jen Wilkin 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

Friendship is not a luxury. It's a necessity. Jesus demonstrated the transformative nature of being deeply loved by someone who is simply choosing you. There’s no greater love. Could it be that friendship is far more important and far more wonderful than many have ever imagined? We think so. Join leaders from across the country and let’s seek to un…

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What is God’s Vision for Friendship? | Sam Allberry 43:34

16d ago43:34

43:34

Friendship is not a luxury. It's a necessity. Jesus demonstrated the transformative nature of being deeply loved by someone who is simply choosing you. There’s no greater love. Could it be that friendship is far more important and far more wonderful than many have ever imagined? We think so. Join leaders from across the country and let’s seek to un…

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Jonathan Dodson | Lead Pastors & Wives' Retreat '24 37:32

5M ago37:32

37:32

Jonathan DodsonÂ (M.Div, Th.M) is the Theologian-in-Residence at Citizens Church. He was also the founding pastor of City Life Church in Austin, TX which he started with his wife, Robie, and a small group of people. They have three children. He is also the founder of gcdiscipleship.com and author of a number of books including The Unbelievable Gosp…

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Kristie Anyabwile | Lead Pastors & Wives' Retreat '24 28:40

5M ago28:40

28:40

Kristie Anyabwile is a pastor’s wife and the mother of Afiya, Eden, and Titus. She joyfully supports her husband, Thabiti, as he pastors Anacostia River Church in Southeast Washington, D.C. Kristie enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and discipling women, as well as speaking and writing about marriage, motherhood, and ministry. You can follo…

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Thabiti Anyabwile | Lead Pastors & Wives' Retreat '24 40:44

5M ago40:44

40:44

In this episode, Zack Eswine walks through Psalm 131, and what it means to come to a childlike space before God. Thabiti Anyabwile is one of the pastors for Anacostia River Church. He has served as an elder and pastor in churches in NC, DC and the Cayman Islands. After a few years as a practicing Muslim, Thabiti was converted under the preaching of…

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The Infinite Prayer - Ephesians 3:14-21 | Rechab Gray 52:51

1y ago52:51

52:51

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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Hospitality: How God Turns Our Welcome into Witness | Timothy Paul Jones 26:45

1y ago26:45

26:45

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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Biblical Justice - Revelation 21:1-8 | Paul Tokunaga 25:01

1y ago25:01

25:01

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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Biblical Lament and How God Laments with Us | Suzanne Bates 50:56

1y ago50:56

50:56

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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"Love One Another" - John 13:34-35 | Jarvis Williams 33:13

1y ago33:13

33:13

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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3 Temptations Leaders Face When Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture | Jamaal Williams 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

The power of the gospel is creating an eternal, cosmic, multiethnic community here and now. God’s design for his kingdom is wonderfully diverse and every church can contribute to this beautiful picture of how Christ’s kingdom has broken into this age. This talk from the 2023 Harbor Network Leaders' Summit is intended to encourage and equip God's pe…

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Becoming Like a Child | Zack Eswine 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

In this episode, Zack Eswine walks through Psalm 131, and what it means to come to a childlike space before God. Zack Eswine serves as lead pastor of Riverside Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of Preaching Today’s book of the year, Preaching to a Post-Everything World (Baker, 2008), as well as The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy i…

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The Steadfast Love of the Lord | Zack Eswine 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

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In this episode, Zack Eswine expounds on the theme of the Steadfast Love of the Lord from Psalm 90:14. Zack Eswine serves as lead pastor of Riverside Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the author of Preaching Today’s book of the year, Preaching to a Post-Everything World (Baker, 2008), as well as The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limi…

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The Conviction and Imagination We Need for a Movement of Thriving Churches | Jamaal Williams 38:32

2y ago38:32

38:32

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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A Hopeful Vision for a Complex Future | John Starke 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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Habits for Multiplying Churches | Ed Marcelle 51:11

2y ago51:11

51:11

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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A 2022 vision update for Harbor Network | Dave Owens 25:26

2y ago25:26

25:26

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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Creatively Embracing Unity Through Diversity | Dan Hyun 1:00:56

2y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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Why Imagination is Vital for Thriving Churches | Hannah Anderson 16:50

2y ago16:50

16:50

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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The Truth of Goodness and Beauty | Ronnie Martin 43:54

2y ago43:54

43:54

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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Tracing the Roots of Our Conviction & Imagination | Jonathan Pennington 48:37

2y ago48:37

48:37

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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How We Arrived at Conviction & Imagination | Brandon Shields 11:16

2y ago11:16

11:16

When was the last time you had your imagination kindled for Christ? As leaders ministering in a complex environment, we need conviction and imagination. We need stability to help resist anxious reactionary responses to our changing world, and a creativity that allows flexibility in responding to cultural dynamics as they come. We need integrity to …

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Renewal-Driven Mission | Jamaal Williams 54:01

2y ago54:01

54:01

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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The Ministry Leaders’ Authority in Spiritual Conflict | Scotty Smith 34:00

2y ago34:00

34:00

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit | Scotty Smith 45:23

2y ago45:23

45:23

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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Justification & Sanctification | Thabiti Anyabwile 45:59

2y ago45:59

45:59

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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God’s Holiness and Our Sin | John Onwucheckwa 52:12

2y ago52:12

52:12

At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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Jesus' Baptism | John Starke 36:36

2y ago36:36

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At Harbor Network, one of our core values is renewal-driven mission. This means that we join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders seek to walk in the reality that God is making all things new. We participate in this work by seeking the good of the communities where he has placed us.…

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Wholehearted Leadership | Chuck DeGroat 8:51

2y ago8:51

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In this session, we explore what it takes to become a wholehearted leader. Wholeheartedness has become somewhat of a buzzword, but we believe it is so important that we bring our transformed and transforming presence into our leadership. As a network, our leaders partake in the humble pursuit of the development of the whole person, marked by the on…

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Renewal-Driven Mission | John Starke 9:46

2y ago9:46

9:46

In this session, we ask the question, “What powers ministry?” This world is driven by a variety of powers, but we are driven by a deeper dynamic. As a network, we are aiming for our churches to be driven by the renewing presence of God. We join with the Holy Spirit and one another in the work of personal, social, and cultural renewal. Our leaders s…

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Friendship | Scotty Smith & Ray Ortlund 23:30

2y ago23:30

23:30

In this session, we delve into one of the foundational values of our network: friendship. None of us can do ministry alone; we need one another. This is why we pursue intentional, authentic, and multicultural friendships with each other. Our leaders are available to one another, vulnerable with one another, and adamantly for one another. Scotty Smi…

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Diversity | Justin Giboney 10:21

2y ago10:21

10:21

In this session, we cover one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in the entire church, one where we desperately need the power and presence of God—diversity. God has a burning passion for his people to be one while retaining the beauty of their cultural diversity. As a network, we empower a diverse group of leaders from all people groups to …

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Conviction & Imagination | Karen Swallow Prior 11:18

2y ago11:18

11:18

In this session, we explore what it means to anchor ourselves in the historic faith and also imagine fresh expressions of the kingdom for our particular cultural moment. Our leaders believe that theological clarity gives us the conviction and courage for imagination. Karen Swallow Prior is research professor of English and Christianity and culture …

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Mike Cosper 49:50

3y ago49:50

49:50

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill proved to be the hottest podcast of the year for many. It was discussed around the world in churches, barber shops, coffee bars, and front porches. In this episode, Mike makes it personal, talks about the toll the pod had on his life, what he believes the church has to learn from stories like these, and how evangelica…

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Matt and Lauren Gray 24:13

3y ago24:13

24:13

Matt and Lauren Gray have been serving together in some ministry capacity for almost 20 years, from leading worship, serving in kids ministry, to now the lead pastor and pastor’s wife role. Even though both are Tennessee natives, their path to ministry was not what they had planned. From launching a church plant core group in the middle of a pandem…

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Jarvis Williams 33:30

3y ago33:30

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Jamaal is the lead pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, KY and the President of Harbor Network. Before receiving the call to Sojourn, he pastored Forest Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky from 2008–2015. Jamaal received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, his master’s from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, …

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Kurt Hannah 27:16

3y ago27:16

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Kurt is the founding pastor of Missio Dei Church. He has been married to his wife Shannon since 2000 and they live in Central Cincinnati with their four kids (3 teens and a grade-schooler). He loves Reds baseball, outdoor sports, and all forms of competition. His perfect day would involve all those activities with good friends and end with a stiff …

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Winn Collier 31:00

3y ago31:00

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Winn Collier, a pastor for 26 years, was the founding pastor of All Souls in Charlottesville, Virginia. He now serves as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology & Christian Imagination and director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Winn has a PhD in religion and fiction fr…

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Scotty Smith 37:13

3y ago37:13

37:13

Scotty is the founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church, in Franklin, TN, which he pastored for 26 years. He presently serves as Teacher in Residence of West End Community Church, a daughter church of Christ Community Church. CREDITS This episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens Productions It is produced by m…

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John Onwuchekwa 38:48

3+ y ago38:48

38:48

We want to be a network of humble leaders who know how to listen well, which is why we are so excited to share a conversation Ronnie Martin had with John Onwuchekwa, lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta’s West End and one of the keynote speakers for this year's Leaders’ Summit. To find out more about John, you can follow him on Twitter. To …

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Paul Gilbert 25:09

3+ y ago25:09

25:09

Ronnie Martin chats with Paul Gilbert, lead pastor of Four Oaks Community Church - Killearn in Tallahassee, Florida. Paul has served at Four Oaks for the past 25 years, nine of which have been as the lead pastor. He is married to his best friend and the love of his life, Susan, for 29 years, and they have four children together, ages 15 to 22. Paul…

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