Jennifer Iverson chats with Debra Fileta about the pervasive anxiety and burnout many women experience today. Debra shares wisdom as a licensed professional counselor and author of Soul Care; Find Life-Giving Rhythms, Live Restored, Avoid Burnout, and Discover Unspeakable Joy. You can connect with Debra via: Her website: debrafileta.com Instagram: …

Catherine Hernandez attends our Bellaire campus and helps lead MomCo, a ministry focused on connecting mothers with a strong community for support and encouragement as they manage the hardest job in the world. To learn more about our MomCo ministry or to register for the fall, visit https://cityrise.org/women…

In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry shares about MOMCON and why you should be there. She also chats with Jenn Kautsch (aka the SoberSis), one of our MOMCON workshop presenters. Get your tickets to MOMCON at momcon.co! Jenn is the founder and creator of the SoberSis community and leader in the "Sober Curious" movement. It's her passion and life's ca…

In this month’s Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Leadership is Important meeting plan, by Pastor Aaron Stewart, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a s…

In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks with Monica Rovira, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about the benefits of community and what it looks like for our MomCo Meetups in Latin America. Monica is Colombian by birth and Guatemalan by heart. She is the MomCo Global Regional Manager for Latin America and an Executive Leadership Coach for …

Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts will share a leadership tip or principle we’ve learned and want to share with you. In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry gives five tips to improve your public speaking. Learn more about The MomCo! Find a group online or in person near you. We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message o…

Jennifer Iverson chats with Toni Collier, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about how you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to hea…

Erika Roberts is the brand new director for A Children's Village Preschool, the CityRise Church early learning program that ministers to those near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. Erika shares with us her passion for leading chidren to grow in their faith and education. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/acv and to check out the ava…

In this month’s Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Streamline Your Decisions meeting plan, by Alli Worthington, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a scr…

Sherri Crandall chats with Lisa Steven of Hope House Colorado about how The MomCo was instrumental in her journey as a mom and leader. Lisa also shares about her new book, A Place to Belong. ICYMI: We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a …

Joshua Montgomery and his family worship at our Bellaire campus and work with Houston area college students through Cru, an organization focused on connecting people with Jesus Christ. Joshua shares about his faith and calling into ministry, and how our church family can get involved ministering to college students.…

We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts …

Andrea Fortenberry chats with Hannah Bolvi of Operation Christmas Child about the power of a simple shoebox and how MomCo moms and leaders can get involved. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your soc…

Emily Taylor is a member of our Bellaire campus and offers a lot of insight about legal decisions everyone should think about in regard to their children, themselves, and aging parents. To connect with Emily about these types of issues, visit https://rappandkrock.com/emily-b-taylor/By CityRise Church

In this month's Table Talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Passionate for People meeting plan, by Krista Gilbert, part of our Wild Hope curriculum. We would love for you to help us spread the word about The MomCo Leader Podcast! First, leave us a review wherever you listen. Then take a screensho…

In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry talks with Pastor Aaron Stewart, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about three lessons he’s learned in his years of leadership. Pastor Aaron is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for families and children. With a heart dedicated to cultivating a thriving community within the University Place Pre…

Lorraine Lewis has been part of our church family for many years, helping to start our Bellaire campus in 2005 and eagerly jumping onto the team that launched CityRise Church | Missouri City in 2021. Lorraine shares her story of coming to faith and the unique perspective she has since she did not become a Christian until after becoming a parent.…

We've moved to weekly episodes! We would love for you to help us spread the word. First, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Then take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it to your social media and tag @momcoleaders. We’ll enter you into a drawing to win some great prizes! Every second Thursday of the month one of our cohosts …

In this episode, Sherri Crandall talks with Krista Gilbert, one of our Wild Hope curriculum speakers, about true hospitality and how it’s much simpler than we may realize. Krista Gilbert is a life coach, author, speaker, and co-host of the popular podcasts Our Time To Rise and Leaders Thrive Here. As a Life Designer, she’s on a mission to help othe…

Lisa Hafemeister is the new Director of HR and Strategic Planning for CityRise Church, helping us as we seek to do more in Houston and around the world for the Kingdom. She shares with us her faith background and heart to help the Church reach the world with the Gospel.By CityRise Church

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Be Extra meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. You can find Sherri's email newsletter signup here. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own grou…

Meg Baumgarten is the Executive Assistant and Office Manager for Lifehouse Houston, seeking to help single pregnant moms get on their feet as they welcome new children into the world. Meg grew up at our West U Campus and is an incredible example of what it looks like to love and serve others in the name of Jesus! To learn more about Lifehouse visit…

Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Destiny Leahy chat about how MomCo leaders can use summer effectively, as both a time to rest and prepare for the year ahead. They share five helpful principles to help you and your team. Helpful links referenced in this episode include: MomCo Coordinator Community FB Group MomCo Training Site: tr…

Ashley Miksch is a Student Ministry Associate for CityRise and she and Jennifer offer some great wisdom about how parents can partner with our ministries during the summer to help their children grow in the faith. To learn more about all our summer activities for children and students visit https://cityrise.org/summer…

Kirby Follis is the Executive Pastor of the CityRise Network and he has answers to all our questions about the big Deep & Wide Day event coming up on Sunday May 19 at Houston Christian University. Make sure to visit https://cityrise.org/deepandwide for more information on this awesome gathering of all our church campuses!…

Sherri Crandall interviews Katherine Wolf about her story and how she lives a hopeful life despite suffering. Katherine Wolf is a survivor and advocate who leverages her redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Her latest book, Treasures in the Dark, is available now. In 2017, she and her husband Jay…

Jennifer and Justin talk with Elizabeth Oliver about making a big career change, the importance of Christian community, and much more! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ to watch our episodes on YouTube!By CityRise Network

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes to Awkward Leadership meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with yo…

Jennifer and Justin take some time to catch up, discussing how we should trust God in big life changes, how sin has a way of showing itself when we drift from God, Christian meditation, and more! Watch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_…

MomCo Vice Presidents, Sherri Crandall and Kelli Smith, share all about our new theme for next year, Wild Hope. You can watch our theme reveal video, take a look at a sneak peek of our curriculum and more here. Head here to find more information about renewing your Meetup. Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We…

Rynie Badenhorst is our new Global Outreach Pastor, focused on reaching people around the world and online with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Rynie shares with us his story and heart for missions and what he hopes to see God do in the near future as we see to continue to expand the Kingdom. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/missions Make s…

Sometimes it can feel intimidating or overwhelming to talk about what Jesus has done in your life. In this episode, Jennifer Iverson and Melodi Leih talk about how to share your Jesus story simply and powerfully.   Want to find a MomCo Meetup to join? Or maybe you want to start your own! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on In…

Jared Stover and Gage Hallbauer go to our West U Campus and have been actively involved in a weekly Bible study hosted by Andy and Jennifer Dennis over the past few years. Jared and Gage offer great insight into how honoring God with our time, even when we are overwhelmed with a long list of responsibilities, will strengthen our faith in profound w…

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the rest of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. …

Elisa Adams and Olivia Dennis are two seniors from our student ministry that just returned from an incredible mission trip to Guatemala over spring break. They share with us what they got to do and how God moved through the work they took part in. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To learn more about our student ministry or missions opportu…

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through some of the discussion questions found in this year’s Mother From Your Worth meeting plan. Tune into Part 2 next week! If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd lo…

Andy Dennis, our biggest fan and Baptist Student Ministry Director for Rice and the Med Center, shares with us some great insight about evangelism. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! To watch our most recent episodes, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_…

In this episode, Andrea Fortenberry interviews Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of Growing Slow, to talk about how to embrace a growing slow mindset and live in your season. Jennifer Dukes Lee is a storyteller and a grace dweller. She is also the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God, It’s All Under Control, and other books. Once upon a time, she didn’t beli…

Lauren Grossman is the Kids Ministry director at our Bellaire Campus, seeking to reach children with the gospel of Jesus Christ through weekly ministries, outreach events, and original media. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Jose Pacheco is an MBA student at Rice University who felt the calling to start a bible study for his class mates. After seeing God's faithful provision to get him to the United States for his education, Jose couldn't help but look for ways to express his appreciation to God by doing something to further the Kingdom. Make sure to rate, review and s…

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Soul Care meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message …

West U Campus Pastor Robby Dobbs shares with us his heart to encourage and lead men into meaningful relationships with God and each other. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/menBy CityRise Network

Releasing Control – Jennifer Iverson and Stacey Morgan talk about the challenge of delegating and releasing control as a leader. "If you can't delegate for yourself, delegate for the sake of those you're leading and working with." - Stacey Morgan You can connect with Stacey Morgan here: (staceymorgan2000.com) Learn more about The MomCo! Find a grou…

David and Jennifer Rupe share the story of their marriage and how their pursuit of God has strengthened their relationship in the good and bad times.By CityRise Network

Jennifer and Justin set up at our annual Dinner & Deploy event where ministry partners from all over Houston and the world come together to connect and empower each other to share the gospel. Links for ministries we interviewed below! STCH International https://www.stchm.org/international/ Agape Development https://www.agapedevelopment.org/ Casa El…

Executive Leadership Coaches Andrea Fortenberry and Laurie Jarvis talk about a new perspective: how seeing ourselves through God’s eyes can help us see and love others better. Book Recommendation: I Said This, You Heard That by Kathleen Edelman *MomCo Leaders have access to our curriculum videos from Kathleen, called A Grown Up's Guide to Your Kids…

West U Baptist Worship Leader Savannah Cavazos shares her heart to serve in the worship ministry and offers encouragement and insight for Christians in the pursuit of meaningful worship. Check out https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ for videos of our episodes.By CityRise Network

In this monthly bonus episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year’s Say Yes meeting plan. If you are a leader of a MomCo meetup, you can find the meeting plan on the leader site. Want to find a group to join? Or maybe you want to start your own group! We'd love to connect with you. Send us a direct message on…

Laura Seifert of Yes Ministries shares with us insight on how to let go of the things that are holding us back, and gives us a preview of the teachings she will be sharing at our upcoming Women's Retreat on February 2 and 3 at West U Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Visit https://www.yesministries.net/ to learn more about Laura's ministry. Visit http…

Join Andrea Fortenberry and Jennifer Iverson as they share three practical things you can do to keep (or re-establish) your momentum as a mom and leader.By MomCo Leaders