Best Gathering With Roger B Podcasts (2024)

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67. Navigating the Organic and the Organized in Microchurches - Jeremy Stephens - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 3 44:03

10M ago44:03

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Thank you for joining us for this final episode of Season 4 of Microchurches! In this episode we'll hear from Jeremy Stephens on how microchurches can understand and navigate the tension of the organic life and the organized elements of the microchurch and, more specifically, how we get the organized elements to serve the organized life of the micr…

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66. Leveraging APEST for Microchurches - Stacy Gaskins - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 2 35:03

10M ago35:03

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Thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches! Continuing in our Microchurch Conversations series, this week we'll hear from Stacy Gaskins as we talk through giftings within a microchurch, and more specifically how tools like APEST can help microchurch communities mature and more fully and effectively fulfill their calling. Resources mention…

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65. Belonging, Discipleship, and Social Spaces - Lucas Pulley - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 1 32:24

10M ago32:24

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week we begin a new series of conversations around microchurches, and more specifically, discussing some tools and frameworks for people as they operate in their microchurches. In this particular episode, you will hear from Lucas Pulley as we learn about Social Spaces, and how understandin…

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64: Collaboration and Microchurches - Brian Sanders - Network Conversations, Ep. 4 1:11:32

10M ago1:11:32

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Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! This week we will hear from Brian Sanders as we dig into collaboration within the Church and even through our microchurches. We'll dive into the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and potential for Kingdom impact through collaboration. Resources mentioned: Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration …

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63. Leadership Transitions, Part 2 - Joshua B., Lucas P., Jeremy Stephens, Taylor McCall - Network Conversations, Ep. 3 57:46

11M ago57:46

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Welcome back to this episode of Microchurches, which is a Part 2 from our previous conversation discussing leadership transitions within a decentralized network. This episode is a continuation in our Network Conversations series. This week we are joined my Jeremy Stephens and Taylor McCall, as well as Joshua Benadum and Lucas Pulley from our last e…

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62. Leadership Transitions, Part 1 - Joshua Benadum, Lucas Pulley - Network Conversations, Ep. 2 52:49

11M ago52:49

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Thanks for listening to Microchurches! This week we'll be continuing in our Network Conversations series with a two-part conversation with Lucas Pulley and Joshua Benadum. We'll discuss the concept of leadership transition, specifically in the context of more decentralized church models. And don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2 of this conv…

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61. Micro/Macro - Joshua Benadum & Matt Ulrich - Network Conversations, Ep. 1 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

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This week we're kicking off a new series called Network Conversations. In this particular episode, we'll chat about microchurch networks with Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church and Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Gainesville. Specifically, you will hear about the dynamic between their microchurches and their macro expression of church for…

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60. Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective - Network Stories, Ep. 5 53:29

11M ago53:29

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! We're excited to continue in our series of hearing from networks around the country doing small expressions of the church in their own context. In this episode, you will hear from Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective in Iola, Kansas. Shaunna and her community are empowering local missionari…

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59. Joshua Benadum of Dwell - Network Stories, Ep. 4 58:51

11M ago58:51

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Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this week's episode, we're continuing in our series by hearing from Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. Having officially began in 1969, their community and church structure has looked different over the years, and they have a lot of lessons and wisdom to share about how they've …

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58. Dori Yuen of Channel Network - Network Stories, Ep. 3 1:01:48

12M ago1:01:48

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Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Microchurches! Today we will hear from Dori Yuen in the San Francisco. Dori is the executive director of the Channel Network, a discipleship focused family of missionaries in the Bay Area. Listen in to hear about the lessons they are learning as missionaries and as a network, and some tools and rhythms …

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57. Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground - Network Stories, Ep. 2 1:09:50

12M ago1:09:50

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Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches, where we'll hear from Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground. They'll share some interesting insights into how they've contextualized their network to their communities, how their missionaries have helped shape their culture and how they serve, and of course some inspiring stories of m…

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56. Daniel Yang of Prodigal Network - Network Stories, Ep. 1 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week kicks off a new series hearing from networks around the country who are pursuing these smaller expressions of church in their own contexts. In this episode, we'll sit down with Daniel Yang of the Prodigal Network in Chicago, IL. You'll hear about the ways that things like history and …

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55. Building Kingdom Ecosystems w/ Brave Cities, Pt. 2 - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 6 46:42

1y ago46:42

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Thanks for tuning into Part 2 of our conversation on Kingdom Ecosystems with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. In this episode, you're sure to be inspired and challenged to think differently about your circles and communities you engage with on a daily basis, and how God might be calling you or those around you to be the church in th…

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54. Building Kingdom Ecosystems w/ Brave Cities, Pt. 1 - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep 5 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

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Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches. To continue in our series of Reimagining Microchurch, in this episode you will be able to tune-in to a conversation with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. They will share their experiences with learning the needs of their contexts and being the church through building within their…

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53. Creating Experimental Communities w/ Mark Scandrette - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 4 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series by hearing from Mark Scandrette, founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life. In this …

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52. The Future of the Church w/ Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 3 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

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Welcome back, and thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches. Last episode, we sat down with Alan Hirsch and reflected on the missional conversation thus far. Today, we're joined by both Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders, to continue this conversation and to unpack what it means for the future of the church. You will hear insights into what A…

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51. The Missional Conversation Thus Far w/ Alan Hirsch - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 2 44:19

1y ago44:19

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Thanks for listening in to this week's episode. We're continuing in our series this week by hearing from Alan Hirsch once again as we dive into what the missional conversation has consisted of thus far. You will hear about the way this conversation has shifted over the years and where it might be headed, as well as some challenges that movements an…

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50. mDNA w/ Alan Hirsch - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 1 1:12:11

1y ago1:12:11

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Welcome to Season 4 of Microchurches! Thank you so much for tuning in. We're kicking off this season with a series called Reimagining Microchurch. In this particular episode, you'll be hearing from Alan Hirsch, an influential thinker and leader in the world of missional Christianity. Alan is known for his work in helping churches and organizations …

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49. Bonus Episode - Righteous Brood - Making the Mission of God a Family Story with Hugh Halter 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

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While you wait for Season 4, here's a BONUS episode where we sit down with Hugh Halter and talk about kids, parenthood, and making the mission of God a family story. For those of us who are parents, we want to raise our kids to know deeply God's love and saving grace. In this episode, you'll learn practical tools to equip you to do this, and how mi…

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48. Lessons from Microchurch Stories - Microchurch Life, Ep. 6 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. To wrap up season 3, we are bringing it full circle and debriefing lessons from the microchurch stories we've heard from all over the world. Come listen in as Tomy and Lucas discuss the different lessons, barriers, values, and other insights shared by these brave microchurches in their vastl…

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47. Liturgy of the Microchurch - Microchurch Life, Ep. 4 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! As we near the end of this series, we wanted to talk about the Liturgy of a Microchurch. We will sit down with Jeremy Stephens, and hear about how having a liturgy can bring a kind of order that keeps your community accountable, while also creating freedom to serve God and love on those you are…

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46. Conflict and Discipline - Microchurch Life, Ep. 3 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series talking about Microchurch Life. You will hear from Lucas Pulley about how conflict and the process of dissent generally will happen within a microchurch model, and best practices for leading and shepherding within those spaces. Resources mentioned: Undergro…

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45. Life Cycle of Microchurches - Microchurch Life, Ep. 2 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

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Welcome to this episode of Microchurches. In this series we are talking about all things Microchurch Life, and particularly things that are helpful for microchurch leaders to consider. In this episode we hear from Jeremy Stephens about the Life Cycles, and how the dissolving, pivoting, or rebooting of microchurches is not uncommon and is often embr…

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44. Rule of Life - Microchurch Life, Ep. 1 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

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Thank you for joining us in this episode of Microchurches! Today we are kicking off a new series all about microchurch life by sitting down with Lucas Pulley and Jeremy Stephens and discussing what we often mean by "rule of life". Because microchurches function differently than more "event-based" churches or ministries might, a set of expectations …

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43. How do I care for my team while staying on mission? - FAQs, Ep. 5 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. Today we will sit down with Kathryn Eng from the Underground Clinic and Julie Wood from Just Initiative. You will learn how they have learned to cultivate community within their team, and disciple and shepherd their team members as part of the mission they've been called to. Resources mentio…

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42. How do I do this with a full-time job? - FAQs, Ep. 4 1:06:37

1+ y ago1:06:37

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Welcome back to Microchurches! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions regarding microchurches, and sitting down with various leaders and missionaries to hear about their experiences and how they might answer these questions. In this episode, we will hear from Jeremy Stephens about the benefits, risks, and best practices when…

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41. What do we do about kids? - FAQs, Ep. 3 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches! This week we are diving into one of our most frequently asked questions: What do microchurches do about kids? We'll hear from Jessica Stephens and Emily Binder, who will discuss not only raising and caring for kids in their family and community, but the role children actually play in mission…

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40. How do we not lose heart? - FAQs, Ep. 2 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

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Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions in the world of microchurches. This week we sit down with George Wood and Jon Dengler, who, from their experience with men in recovery and those in poverty, will discuss with us how not to lose heart in a dedicated lifetime of ministry. Don't m…

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#50 Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. 21:02

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.By Roger Bruner

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#49 Principles and Spiritual Disease 38:17

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Principles and Spiritual DiseaseBy Roger Bruner

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#48 Detoxing the Spirit 55:58

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Detoxing the SpiritBy Roger Bruner

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#47 Money 45:31

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MoneyBy Roger Bruner

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#46 Divine Discontent 38:10

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Divine DiscontentBy Roger Bruner

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#45 Focus. Re-frame. Re-invent. 39:08

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Focus. Re-frame. Re-invent.By Roger Bruner

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#44 Principles and Spiritual Disease 37:49

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Principles and Spiritual DiseaseBy Roger Bruner

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#43 Why Can't I Stop 33:18

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Why Can't I StopBy Why Can't I Stop

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#42 Basic Instincts 20:12

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Basic InstinctsBy Roger Bruner

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#41 Lonely for God. 38:40

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Lonely for God.By Roger Bruner

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#40 Good News Bad News 1:00:51

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Good News Bad NewsBy Roger Bruner

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#39 Stepping On the Hose 33:21

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Stepping On the HoseBy Stepping On the Hose

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#38 Worshipping the Pointer 34:43

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Worshipping the PointerBy Roger Bruner

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#37 Do Mistakes Equal Relapse? 47:48

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Do Mistakes Equal Relapse?By Roger Bruner

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#36 The Invitation 27:04

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The InvitationBy Roger Bruner

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#35 Falling Forward 1:08:29

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Our progress, our mistakes can be interpreted as going backwards, BUT if learning occurs , with some history, looking back I was really falling forward. Perspective and attitude inform the growth process.By Roger Bruner

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#34 Ego Vs. Spirit 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

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Ego Vs. Spirit or the False Self vs God, Higher Power, Holy Trinity, Creator, One Teacher. At the end of the day the False Self is a creation shaped out of Fear, Lack & Shame. There is a way out there is nothing more powerful than Love, Unconditional Love!By Roger Bruner

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39. How do we hold each other accountable in mission? - FAQs, Ep. 1 59:50

1+ y ago59:50

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Thanks for joining us! This week we are kicking off a new series going over frequently asked questions when it comes to microchurch life. We'll sit down with Lucas Pulley, Jeremy Stephens, and Bill Couchenour to discuss accountability in mission, and how microchurches can do that well while still releasing and empowering leaders to go where they ar…

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#33 Fear and Hope 38:06

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Fear and HopeBy Roger Bruner

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38. Scott Williams of Southeast Asia - Microchurch Stories, Ep. 5 58:04

1+ y ago58:04

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Thanks for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! This week we continue in our series of hearing from microchurches all over the world by sitting down with Scott Williams and his experience with microchurches in Southeast Asia. As he navigates through mission in a country that is under immense crisis, you'll hear about the ways that Scott has seen…

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37. Noah Cremisino & Greg Hay of New Zealand - Microchurch Stories, Ep. 4 1:09:50

2y ago1:09:50

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Welcome back to the podcast! We took a week off last week due to Hurricane Ian that impacted some of our communities locally, but we are back this week and hearing from Noah Cremisino and Greg Hay in New Zealand. In this episode, you'll hear about the formational season their community is in, the ways that their communities and circumstances has in…

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36. Vicki and Reuben Dominguez of Hope, Dominican Republic - Microchurch Stories, Ep. 3 55:47

2y ago55:47

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Thanks for journeying with us through Microchurch stories from around the world. In this episode, we sit down with Vicki and Reuben in the Dominican Republic - where the typical church model is generally smaller in nature. You'll hear about how they've been called to neighborhood church, pastor care and invesment, ministry to vulnerable women, and …

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