Best Bridgetown Church Podcasts (2024)

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

1h ago43:53

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

5d ago50:08

50:08

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

4d ago50:08

50:08

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

7d ago46:35

46:35

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

8d ago44:37

44:37

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

11d ago54:18

54:18

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

12d ago54:18

54:18

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

14d ago53:48

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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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Finding the Christ in Canva 42:48

15d ago42:48

42:48

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

19d ago55:32

55:32

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

19d ago55:32

55:32

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

18d ago27:08

27:08

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

21d ago45:44

45:44

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

22d ago39:00

39:00

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

26d ago18:41

18:41

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

26d ago49:31

49:31

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

26d ago49:31

49:31

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

28d ago54:10

54:10

"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

29d ago30:03

30:03

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

1M ago18:41

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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

1M ago46:44

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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

1M ago46:44

46:44

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

1M ago41:03

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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

1M ago30:55

30:55

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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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Pentecost Sunday 48:35

1M ago48:35

48:35

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

1M ago48:36

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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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The Post-Christian Podcast - Des Wadsworth (Church Growth Post-Pandemic) 21:28

1M ago21:28

21:28

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Des Wadsworth, pastor of Grace Community Church in Tempe, AZ. A native of the United Kingdom, Des served as lead pastor at Longton Community Church in England. We discuss the remarkable growth of Grace since the pandemic along with rebuilding and renewal in a post-Christian context. THE POST-CHRISTIAN POD…

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Service (ft. Bethany Allen) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E7 56:28

1M ago56:28

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What if serving others is more rewarding than we think? Bethany Allen argues that we often only consider the costs of service, but rarely consider the deeper rewards it brings: lasting joy and fulfillment. She not only encourages us to see and sacrifice for one another in service, but also offers us five principles to guide as we serve. Key Scriptu…

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How to Expand Your Church's Reach Through Sermon Shots with Corey Alderin 35:52

1M ago35:52

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In this episode, DK Hammonds interviews Corey Alderin of Sermon Shots to learn how churches can use their app to repurpose sermons into engaging social media content. Corey demonstrates how to easily create high-quality video clips, discussion guides, blog posts, and more using the sermon transcript and audio. DK and Corey discuss how Sermon Shots …

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The Post-Christian Podcast - Chad Lunsford (Author of Made for More) 16:16

2M ago16:16

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Chad Lunsford, the author of Made for More: Reach Your Highest Purpose & Live Your Greatest Story. Chad serves as a pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as well as an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. He founded Made For More, a non-profit organization that helps individual…

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Groaning 35:51

2M ago35:51

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When we talk about the gifts of the Spirit, more often than not we think of the grandiose or powerful ones, like healing or prophecy, but those are only part of what the Spirit offers. Just as God enters into the beauty, he equally enters into our pain, giving us particular gifts to help us in our suffering. From Romans 8v22-27, with Gavin Bennett.…

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Groaning 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

When we talk about the gifts of the Spirit, more often than not we think of the grandiose or powerful ones, like healing or prophecy, but those are only part of what the Spirit offers. Just as God enters into the beauty, he equally enters into our pain, giving us particular gifts to help us in our suffering. From Romans 8v22-27, with Gavin Bennett.…

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Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

What does not eating have to do with following Jesus? Tyler Staton breaks down the "why" of fasting: how it can help us focus on what's most important, give us freedom from idols in our lives, and grow us in compassion for others. Key Scripture Passages: Romans 12v1 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly …

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Prophecy 50:36

2M ago50:36

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A practical exploration of the biblical gift of prophecy as hearing God both individually and communally. From 1 Corinthians 14v1-4By Bridgetown Church

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Prophecy 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

A practical exploration of the biblical gift of prophecy as hearing God both individually and communally. From 1 Corinthians 14v1-4.By Bridgetown Church

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The Post-Christian Podcast - Carlos Ortiz, Jr. (Gateway Church Austin) 23:51

2M ago23:51

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Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Carlos Ortiz, Jr., the senior pastor at Gateway Church in Austin. Carlos has served at Hope Fellowship in the Dallas area, Timberlake Church in the Seattle area, and with Craig Groeschel at Life Church. We discussed navigating our divisive world, succession, and ministry post-pandemic. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEA…

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Community | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E5 53:33

2M ago53:33

53:33

"You can't follow Jesus alone." John Mark shows us the essential nature of community in our walk with Jesus: how God adopts us into his family and the role our brothers and sisters play in our formation. He concludes with an encouragement to be intentional in finding community, and when we do, to put down deep roots. Key Scripture Passages: Mark 1v…

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N.T. Wright on Politics, Jesus, and the Powers 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Hey everyone! This week we have N.T. Wright joining us on the podcast. Tom is one of my theological heroes, and together we dive into his new book Jesus and the Powers. Let's dive into it! Music: You Are My Country - Gable Price & Friends

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Rule of Life: Episode 1 with John Mark Comer 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Introducing the Bridgetown Church Rule of Life with John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Bridgetown's Rule of Life and why the future of the Church is ancient. Below you can find the links for episodes 1-4 for our Rule of Life audio podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridgetown-audio-podcast/id842…

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Discernment 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Discerning God’s voice in our lives begins by recognizing God’s voice in the lives of others on the pages of Scripture. From 1 Corinthians 12v1-11.By Bridgetown Church

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The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Discernment 48:19

2M ago48:19

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Discerning God’s voice in our lives begins by recognizing God’s voice in the lives of others on the pages of Scripture. From 1 Corinthians 12v1-11.By Bridgetown Church

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