Best Russ Ewell Podcasts (2024)

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CPP #554 – Stan Jantz on The Chosen 38:05

1h ago38:05

38:05

In this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Stan Jantz, CEO of Come and See Foundation, which is the company behind fundraising and producing The Chosen. Together, they talk about the principles that Stan has applied while working with The Chosen and how they can be utilized by church planters. Chestly and Stan discuss new funding strategies for c…

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CPP #553 – Star Wars: The Acolyte 37:18

5d ago37:18

37:18

With the release of The Acolyte, Peyton and Pete take a break from church planting talk to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of this new Star Wars series. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBreed Training MissionbyBusiness.com Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to hel…

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CPP #552 – Blue Van Dyke on the Science of Communicating 47:51

13d ago47:51

47:51

Our job as church leaders should be to help people move from being anonymous to known and engaged in our churches. We need to help people move deeper into their discipleship journey. However, that's often a confusing and poorly communicated process. In this episode, Blue Van Dyke and Chestly discuss how more clearly communicate and implement your d…

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CPP #551 – Building a Transformation Process 49:23

21d ago49:23

49:23

Many people aren't transformed by their involvement with a church because the church does not have a defined transformation process. We expect people to magically become more like Jesus without any intentionality. Chestly and Pete talk about how to build a process that anyone in your church can go through and help lead. Resources and Links Mentione…

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CPP #550: On Reaching Lost People, Pt. 3 34:43

25d ago34:43

34:43

We're back with another Wednesday episode, the next in our Wednesday series on rethinking evangelism and reaching lost people. Today, Mat and Robert discuss the evolving views on religion in the U.S. and the importance of being present in order to join where the Spirit is already moving in the world around you. They explore the shift in American so…

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CPP #549 – Kadi Cole on Creating a Healthy Leadership Culture 47:49

28d ago47:49

47:49

Church planters have the opportunity to set their culture for all sorts of leadership practices including empowering the next generation, developing women, and creating systems of accountability. Kadi Cole and Chestly discuss all of these critical topics and why church planters need to think hard and plan carefully so that they don't end up perpetu…

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CPP #548 – Russ Ewell on Equipping Gen Z 1:17:02

1M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Our culture is changing whether you're ready or not. The next generation of leaders will be different from us and it's our job to figure out how to relate to them and equip them to follow Jesus in their own ways. In this episode, Chestly Lunday interviews Russ Ewell on how he's living this out in his local church and how he sees the generational sh…

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CPP #547: On Reaching Lost People, Pt 2 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

We told you there'd be another part! Jump back in, as Robert and Mat delve again into the it-doesn't-have-to-be-so-cringy work of evangelism. They focus on fostering healthy relationships with your neighbors and people of peace, having meaningful conversations, and walking the long road as a co-journerer with the people on their own spiritual journ…

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CPP #546 – Leveraging Automations for Church Planting 55:35

1M ago55:35

55:35

If you're a church planter, chances are that digital automations don't sound very fun, but they could be one of the most powerful tools available to help you reach your community. Check out the latest conversation with Pete Mitchell and Chestly Lunday to find out how to start reaching new people today. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:…

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CPP #545: The Good Work of Evangelism 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

Today's mini-episode from Robert is a short, deep dive into the good work of evangelism. He debunks a typical, common way that existing churches and church plants tend to think about church planting, and suggests other ways to become the answer to the world through following the way of Jesus (missional purpose) and proclaiming the good news where a…

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CPP #544 – How to Motivate People Towards Giving 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

Money is a touchy subject in churches, and with good reason. Too often we try to guilt people into giving, when we should be motivating them. In this episode, Pete and Peyton help explain how viewing giving as worship and mission is the biggest paradigm shift that we need to help people make, and they give some practical steps for how your church p…

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CPP #543: On Reaching Lost People (pt. 1) 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

Do you ever wonder if there's a better strategy (or any other strategy than the one you're using!) to reach lost people in your life in a way that feels authentic, kind, and not-cringy? For today's episode of CPP, Mat and Robert dig into this topic. They address cultural barriers to evangelism within the church, and shared personal experiences with…

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CPP #542 – How to Kickstart Your Prayer Life 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

Praying may seem like Christianity 101, but our approach often needs to change to accommodate our lifestyle and personal growth. Instead of continuously being in relationship with God, we end up in self-reliance throughout most of our days. Peyton and Pete talk about how to reorient your life around prayer in this episode. Resources and Links Menti…

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CPP #541: Jonny Morrison on Recovering the Gospel 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of Church Planter Podcast where Robert is joined by Jonny Morrison, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost an…

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CPP #540 – Mike Chong Perkinson on Radically Living, Quietly Dying 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

Many pastors struggle with sin, depression, suicide, and other darkness alone, afriad to seek help. Mike Chong Perkinson has been there, experienced that, and come out on the other side with a wealth of advice and hope for to those with similar journeys. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Radically Living, Quietly Dying by Mike Chong Pe…

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CPP #539 – What to Do When Someone is Trying to Manipulate You 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

Everyone has an opinion in a church plant and there's nothing wrong with simply voicing it. However, some people will try to manipulate you into doing what they want, and you can't allow that sort of behavior to take hold and become the norm in a new church. In this episode, Peyton and Pete talk about the ways people may try to manipulate you and h…

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CPP #538: Two Questions Every Church Planter Should Be Asking 7:33

3M ago7:33

7:33

In your church planting journey, what does discipleship look like for you? Today's mini-episode includes a quick update on all things Wednesday CPP (an upcoming interview with Johnny Morrison, and helpful talks on starting your church plant, from gathering people to financing the thing), and a short talk on the two most important questions you shou…

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CPP #537 – Daniel Im on The Discipleship Opportunity 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Churches have been focusing on two categories of people for decades: Christians and non-Christians. But what if that's too simplistic? Daniel Im believes we need to add one dimension to this mindset if we want to understand and reach the people in our communities. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Pre-order the Discipleship Opportunity…

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CPP #536: Attractional vs. Mission-driven Leadership 43:51

3M ago43:51

43:51

As you're getting ready to plant your church (or in these early stages of church planting), what do you consider success? Sticking with ministry until the end? Establishing yourself as a reliable voice in your community? Having an impact on your neighborhood? Changing the culture? Today, Robert and Mat dive into these questions, exploring the conce…

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CPP #535 – Demeko Bivens on Support Raising 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

Fundraising is without a doubt one of the most difficult parts of planting a church. To provide some tips and tools on how to raise support, Peyton and Pete are joined by Demeko Bivens of Reliant. Demeko explains how he got into church planting, why raising support is a critical part of his mission, and how you can be more effective in this area. R…

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CPP #534: Cultivating a Missionary Mindset with Steve Hyatt 25:24

3M ago25:24

25:24

Do you ever wonder what's the most important thing to pay attention to when you're church planting? What does it look like to church plant as a missionary? For today's episode, Robert has Steve Hyatt on to talk about the challenges and strategies of church planting, with a focus on Steve's efforts in Northeast Ohio through the Orchard Neo program. …

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CPP #533 – How to Ensure That Your Church Plant Stays on Mission 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

When Jesus trained the Twelve, he was prepping them for the Great Commission. Believers have always been meant to go on mission, but mission tends to get left by the wayside after a church plant gets going. How can you prevent that? Peyton Jones has some thoughts in this episode. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: relia…

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CPP #532: A Blended Ecology of the Church: with Chris Backert 43:24

3M ago43:24

43:24

For today's episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Robert is live with Chris Backert, pastor, author, the senior director of Fresh Expressions NA, and leader in the Ascent movement. The two talk all things mission and evangelical witness. They discuss the decline of traditional denominationalism in the church and the emergence of new forms of churc…

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CPP #531 – Gathering on Mission 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

This episode is a webinar where Peyton and Pete talk about how Jesus gathered his disciples on mission, and how you can employ the same principles to do the same today. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBreed Training MissionbyBusiness.com Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re her…

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CPP #530: Missional Outreach and Church Planting, Pt. 2/2 31:02

3M ago31:02

31:02

What if Missional Outreach looked like going to people and giving them what they need, rather than doing what you want to get people to go where you want them to go? Robert and Mat jump back in where they left off last week, with a discussion of a new outreach strategy called Made for This: Sports and Arts Camp. Made for This is a VBS alternative- …

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CPP #529 – Joining Forces with Ralph Moore 28:21

4M ago28:21

28:21

Peyton shares exciting news about his new partnership with Ralph Moore and what's around the corner at NewBreed...plus a little smack talk with Pete and Peyton. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBreed Training MissionbyBusiness.com Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to hel…

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CPP #528: Missional Outreach and Church Planting, 1/2 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

No matter where you are in the church planting journey, finding new, simple, creative ways to reach your neighborhood is tricky (and vital.) We get stuck in our same rhythms, and wait for people to come to us, when we are the ones called to be missional and move out of our comfort zone to where the people actually are. In the first of two episodes …

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CPP #527 – Gathering on Mission 51:39

4M ago51:39

51:39

Today, we usually associate the idea of mission with scattering, or being "out there." On the flip side, we usually associate worship with the times we gather. But Jesus' ministry didn't look like that. Jesus gathered and scattered people on mission. In this episode, Peyton and Pete talk about what it looks like to make your church gatherings a mis…

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CPP #526: Church Planting and Real Estate, pt. 2/2 43:51

4M ago43:51

43:51

What do you do when you can't find a place for your church plant to actually gather? Or you've found some great spaces but can't afford them? Mat and Robert are back, tackling what seems to always be a huge hurdle in church planting (and church sustaining.) They talk popular and alternative options for space-finding, and different strategies to emp…

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CPP #525 – David Sunde on Small-Batch Disciplemaking 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Have we lowered the bar for what it means to be a Christian? If disciplemaking is a participatory sport, how are the people in your church doing? Chances are, not good. So, how do we get everyday believers engaged on the mission to make disciples? David Sunde has an answer, which he calls "small-batch disciplemaking." Resources and Links Mentioned …

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CPP #524: Flip It On It's Head: The Church in the Shadow of Empire with Preston Sprinkle 52:51

4M ago52:51

52:51

As the next election season is quickly approaching, are you finding yourself wondering how to engage politically in the culture and with your congregation (or if you even should?) In this episode, we chat with author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle, about his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. We delve into the theological…

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CPP #523 – "The World I love, The Trains I Hop" 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

This episode of the Church Planter Podcast features a sermon from Peyton as he handed Refuge Long Beach over to Kris Langham. It's an inside look at preaching in a church planting context, and how to remain apostolically agile, releasing others to continue reaching the lost. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.or…

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CPP #522: Church Planting and Real Estate 44:36

4M ago44:36

44:36

When you're thinking about planting a church, what aspects of the process make you panic? Budget? People? Building? What if you didn't actually need to panic (and what if you didn't actually need a building the way you think you do?) Today, Robert and Mat are talking all about Church Planting and Real Estate–the challenges of finding suitable space…

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CPP #521 – Microchurches 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Microchurch is one of ministry's buzzwords today, but there are many debates over what it is and how it works. In this episode, Peyton proposes that microchurch is a function rather than a model. Any church could utilize microchurch, and it would likely help them reach the lost. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: relian…

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CPP #520: Simple Churches in Everyday Spaces with Brian Johnson 54:00

5M ago54:00

54:00

Have you ever thought about doing church differently? Or felt the desire to try something different in your ministry, but didn't have the context for it? If so, today's episode is for you. In this Wednesday episode, we talk with Brian Johnson, Reproducing Churches Champion and integrator for NewThing, and leader in the Kansas City Underground, a mi…

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CPP #519 – The Role of the Supernatural in Your Church Plant 41:29

5M ago41:29

41:29

There are a lot of misconceptions about the role of the Holy Spirit in church planting, but the key thing to keep in mind is that manifestations of God's grace cannot be systematized or predicted. Peyton and Pete talk about their experiences with healings, exorcisms, and the church planting context in this episode. Resources and Links Mentioned in …

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CPP #518: Introducing Mat Turcato, our new Wednesday Co-Host 46:08

5M ago46:08

46:08

We're back (finally!) with a new Wednesday episode of the Church Planter Podcast. We said a sad goodbye to our previous co-host, Tim Ghali, and want to introduce our new Wednesday co-host, Mat Turcato! Mat and Robert planted a church together in Boise six years ago, and have been long time friends. For our first episode with Mat, we get to know him…

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CPP #517 – Polarization and the Gospel 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

We've seen tensions flare among Christians recently because of the He Gets Us advertisements during the Super Bowl, but these are symptoms of an underlying problem. At the heart of it is how we view mercy, judgement, and the gospel. Peyton and Pete unpack the current state of extreme polarization and lack of critical thinking as they discuss how to…

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CPP #516 – Andrew Arroyo on Bringing Christ to the Marketplace 43:00

5M ago43:00

43:00

When someone is not in full time ministry, they often have difficulty integrating their faith into their work life. Over the years though, Andrew Arroyo discovered how to create a christlike atmosphere in his real estate business and equip realtors to have evangelistic conversations as they walked with people through major life events. In this epis…

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CPP #515 – Chestly Lunday on Digital Community 49:49

5M ago49:49

49:49

We live in a world where digital tools and platforms are a necessary part of life, and the brutal reality is that the Church's methodology has failed to keep pace with the rate of change in the rest of the world. We are unable to engage with the next generation. Despite this, the opportunity to create digital community and reach the lost is huge. P…

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CPP #514 – Fidelity, Sexuality, and Addressing Cultural Norms 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

The Church today is often woefully behind on conversations surrounding things like pornography, sexuality, and the ways young people get entrapped by Satan. But instead of ignoring it, church planters need to address issues head-on so that the people in our churches are prepared for what they walk into everyday. In this episode, Peyton and Pete tal…

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CPP #513 – How Do You Start 2024 Without Leaving the Holy Spirit in the Dust? 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

Staying in step with the Holy Spirit is a lot easier said than done. We often work hard in ministry, expecting results based on our own efforts. New Years Resolutions are built on that assumption. But submitting to the Spirit is tricky in this regard, and Peyton and Pete unpack that in this podcast episode. Thanks for listening to the church plante…

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CPP #512 – Best Reads of 2023 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Peyton in Pete collide as they talk about the best books they read in 2023. From timeless classics to brand new books and from fiction to business to ministry, they cover a lot of ground...or at least Peyton does. Pete broods as he suffers through one of his least favorite topics. Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to he…

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CPP #511 – The Christmas Episode 44:42

7M ago44:42

44:42

In this episode, Pete and Peyton talk about the purpose of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas that follow. They discuss how you and your church can approach this season reverently and get more out of it. Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reac…

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CPP #510 – Drew Dyck on Just Showing Up 47:07

7M ago47:07

47:07

Sometimes we get this idea of success as fame and influence, but most of our lives are pretty normal. So what does faithfulness really look like? Drew Dyck redefines success in this podcast as obedience and patient plodding for God. All you have to do is show up and put in the work. Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to …

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CPP #509 – Ghost of Christmas 52:03

7M ago52:03

52:03

Christmas is quickly approach, and with it, opportunities are opening up to talk to people about Jesus. During this time of year, people are more willing than usual to have faith conversations. Often, our traditions inform or muddy our theology, so take the chance to discuss ideas, practices, and lower the bar of entry for people to join your churc…

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CPP #508 – Dr. Hormoz Shariat on Catalyzing Churches Through Media 21:27

7M ago21:27

21:27

Technology can be a powerful tool for sharing the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches. Sometimes, our temptation is to either build a media empire that generates views and likes for the sake of influence, or spurning media altogether in pursuit of holiness. Dr. Hormoz Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, shares with us how he has …

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CPP #507 – Dhati Lewis on Making Disciples in Majority-Minority Contexts 29:09

8M ago29:09

29:09

Even though there's a great need for church planting in urban, majority-minority contexts, most church planters today still focus on white suburban neighborhoods. In this interview, Peyton Jones and Dhati Lewis talk about the needed shift in church planting and what it means to make disciples locally. You can connect with Dhati at: myblvd.co Thanks…

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CPP #506 – Organic Training with Tom Johnston and Mike Chong Perkinson 47:25

8M ago47:25

47:25

The Church today has a DNA problem and the result is a lack of disciple making. Our DNA is preventing us from successfully reproducing. In this episode, Tom Johnston and Mike Chong Perkinson talk about how refocusing on Jesus as a rabbi and his organic discipleship practices can help us rectify our priorities and see kingdom growth once again. You …

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CPP #505 – How Should Christians Approach the Israel–Hamas War? 51:16

8M ago51:16

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The recent war between Israel and Hamas is heartbreaking, and tensions among Christians have been high as we debate what can and should be done. Peyton and Pete weigh in on how Christians should view the conflict, engage in dialogue, and stay informed. Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else i…

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