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Microchurches is a podcast meant to encourage and equip those wanting a different kind of church. The term "microchurch" has become increasingly popular over the years and this podcast is our way of contributing to the conversation. Some of our content may include affiliate links, which acts as an additional route of support to help fund our mission at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!
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Preston James & Mike Curtis from Trader’s Edge are experts in creating weekly income streams using a simple but often overlooked Options strategy that they call “The MoneyPress Method.” Many new investors are intimidated by options because they don’t understand them or think they’re too risky. And they can be if you’re speculating on wild swings. B…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Have you heard of doomscrolling? It was coined during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the phenomenon of the rise in negative feelings after viewing pandemic-related media. In this episode Professor Matthew Prices discusses his research on the negative association between daily social media consumption and mental health symptoms during the COVID-1…
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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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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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In today's episode of Bacon Wrapped Business, I'm excited to welcome Mario Nocifera, a seasoned entrepreneur and renowned hospitality consultant, for an enlightening discussion on transforming customers into passionate advocates and empowering our workforce. Mario is the founder and CEO of Birdseye Hospitality, a renown hospitality consultant and s…
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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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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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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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Who is Roddy Carter? A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, who has studied and worked on four continents, Roddy has over 30 years of experience working in a range of medical disciplines and corporate sectors – from working in the hospital’s trauma unit to family physician, to Olympic sports medicine and exercise scientist, to biotechnologist and …
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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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Most young adults use Instagram and Facebook frequently. Social media use is associated with increased negative social comparisons. Negative social comparisons on social media are related to suicidal ideation. In this episode Professor Elizabeth Spitzer discusses her research on the negative social comparison, suicidal ideation, thwarted belongingn…
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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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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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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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Performing random acts of kindness increases the happiness in both the givers and receivers. However, people underestimate the positive value performing a random act of kindness may have. In this episode Professor Kumar discusses his recent paper "A Little Good Goes an Unexpectedly Long Way: Underestimating the Positive Impact of Kindness on Recipi…
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In this episode, Geoff reads from Anders Hemre's February 2023 Brainovation Newsletter on ChatGPT vs Bard: the superbot battle. Links: chatgpt-edu.com ChatGPT vs Google Stephen Shankland (cnet.com) Why we are obsessed with ChatGPT Sabrina Ortiz (zdnet.com) What is Bard? Holly Else (nature.com) Abstracts written by ChatGPT fool scientists If you mis…
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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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Understanding patient sociodemographic factors is necessary to quantify equity and inclusion in healthcare. The World Health Organization recommends all countries integrate health inequality monitoring into their information systems and develop practices that promote health equity. Dr. Murdoch Leeies explains the findings of his recent publication …
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Drug checking is a harm reduction response to help prevent people who use drugs from consuming substances they did not intend to purchase and to provide the opportunity to make informed decisions about drug use. Substance use stigma prevents people from engaging in harm reduction practices. In this podcast episode, Samantha Davis discusses her rece…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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William K. Black is a professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) and the Distinguished Scholar in Residence for Financial Regulation at the University of Minnesota Law School. He is a white-collar criminologist. He was the Executive Director of the Institute for Fraud Prevention from 2005-2007. He was a senior…
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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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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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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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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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Julie Segal is Senior Manager, Climate Finance at Environmental Defence, where she advances climate-related financial policy and regulation. In this episode, Julie discusses her paper, "Justice and Sustainability: Pricing in Physical Climate Risks" which won First Prize Paper in the Ethics & Trust in Finance Global Prize. The paper discusses how pr…
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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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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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Professor June Carbone Professor holds the Robina Chair in Law, Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to beginning this position in 2013, she was the Edward A. Smith/Missouri Chair of Law, the Constitution and Society at the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC). She is an expert in family law, assisted repr…
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Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast. This week we are continuing in our series by hearing from the Gathering Network in Glasgow, Scotland. Adam and Charlotte Penketh started with intentionality towards those around them and eventually persevered in the slow growth and development of what became the Gathering Network. Listen in on the ways the…
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In this episode, Aleah Fontaine and Katherine Starzyk discuss their paper, "Attitudes Toward Reconciliation in Canada: Relationships With Connectedness to Nature, Animal–Human Continuity, and Moral Expansiveness" published in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science in 2021. In this paper they surveyed 233 non-Indigenous undergraduate students i…
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Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! We are kicking off Season 3 with hearing from Microchurches from around the world. In this episode, we'll hear from Miranda and Samir doing mission in Paris. We'll discuss the barriers they face in caring for and ministering to refugees they come across, and hear some of the amazing stories they have to te…
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Dr. Anna Sheftel is internationally recognized for many of her publications, including the article she discusses in this episode: “Talking and Not Talking about Violence: Challenges in Interviewing Survivors of Atrocity as Whole People,” which won the Oral History Association’s 2019 Article Award. Dr. Sheftel is Principal and Associate Professor in…
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Becki Ross is a long-time academic-activist in social movements, including feminist activism, Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ liberation, trans rights, sex workers’ sovereignty, and reproductive justice. Becki does her queerly feminist anti-colonial teaching and research in Sociology at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice at the Uni…
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Ellie Gutowski, PhD is an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development. Ellie discusses two of her first author papers: “Like I’m Invisible: IPV Survivor-Mothers’ Perceptions of Seeking Child Custody through the Family Court System” and “Coercive Control in the Courtroom: the Legal Abuse…
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