Best Verlon Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode: Summit Preview 28:57

6M ago28:57

28:57

Join Verlon Fosner, Jon Davis, and Heather Evans for a special bonus episode discussing our first-ever Dinner Church Summit! You will learn why they are excited about the event and the future of the Dinner Church Collective. Listen today—and then go and register!By Fresh Expressions NA

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How Dinner Church Transformed Our Church Plant with JD and ChristianAnn Larson 44:33

7M ago44:33

44:33

Host JD Larson returns with his wife ChristianAnn to tell their own story. You'll hear how a COVID-era shift to Dinner Church allowed them to reimagine their Church Plant and how it has transformed their ministry and family. You can get to know the Dinner Church Collective at dinnerchurch.com and join us live in person for the inaugural Dinner Chur…

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Verlon Fosner: From Declining to Thriving 58:47

7M ago58:47

58:47

How does a 100-year-old, traditional, declining church reinvent itself? In this special episode from the Fresh Expressions archive, you'll hear from Dr. Verlon Fosner about the journey and process that led his congregation to transition into a network of Dinner Churches. You will learn about the particular and sometimes tricky and painful steps the…

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20 Dinner Churches in One Year with Al Yanno and Carl Bauchspiess 35:50

7M ago35:50

35:50

Any congregation can start a Dinner Church, but what can a whole network of Churches do? Al and Carl are on staff with the Ohio Ministry Network, a group of churches with a passion for multiplication and church planting. In this episode, they'll share how they partnered with Fresh Expressions North America to launch more than 20 dinner churches in …

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Kids at Dinner Church with Amy McGlynn 36:10

7M ago36:10

36:10

Dinner Church is a simple, relaxed approach to starting new faith communities. But like many new faith communities, it may draw young families and an overwhelming number of kids. What does it mean to embrace the children in our midst? And how can Dinner Church be a discipling experience for all ages? In this episode, Heather Evans is joined by Amy …

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Jesus and Our Marginalized Neighbors with Isaac Olivarez 41:28

8M ago41:28

41:28

What does it mean for our marginalized neighbors to encounter Jesus? What about kids? In this episode, you’ll hear from Isaac Olivarez, founding pastor of Urban Outreach, a Dinner Church in Denver, Colorado. You’ll learn what it’s like to be a Dinner Church in the city, who he encountered there and what he learned along the way. Isaac and his wife,…

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How to Series - How to Identify Church Growth Points 40:42

8M ago40:42

40:42

By Tim D Ware

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Dinner Church for Suburban Foodies with Megan Monterrosa 41:37

8M ago41:37

41:37

You can start a Dinner Church in almost any context. In this episode, you'll hear from Megan Monterrosa who has started two Dinner Churches in suburban neighborhoods in Washington State. Megan brings not only a passion for life transformation, but a love for tasty food to her ministry. Listen in to hear how Megan reimagined the Dinner Church model …

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David Fitch: Setting the Table for the Holy Spirit 32:51

8M ago32:51

32:51

When does a meal become a Dinner Church? Join theologian, professor, and pastor David Fitch as he describes the actions and postures Jesus-followers can take to create table settings where people can experience the Holy Spirit at work. He also helps Christians consider how to invite others who don’t believe to join them in these spaces. David E. Fi…

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Starting Dinner Churches in Hurricane Country: Heather Evans 42:35

8M ago42:35

42:35

How do you explain Dinner Church? More importantly, how do you explain it to key volunteers who have invested time and energy into the kinds of services and programs a Dinner Church may not ever develop? Heather Evans, co-host of the Dinner Church podcast, has started numerous dinner churches in a variety of communities in South Florida. In this co…

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Was the Early Church a Dinner Church? with Dr. Mike Graves 45:20

8M ago45:20

45:20

Why did the early church focus more on food than sermons? And how should that affect how we do church today? Join us for a fascinating conversation with scholar and author Dr. Mike Graves. Delve into the early church's expression of the agape feast and how it informs and prophetically influences today's dinner church. This episode is perfect for ch…

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Verlon & Melodee Fosner: Lessons From 10 Years of Dinner Church Leadership 51:57

9M ago51:57

51:57

How did a struggling 100-year old church grow into a network of over a dozen Dinner Churches, and go on to inspire the 300 new dinner church plants? In this first episode of the Dinner Church Podcast, you will hear about that journey firsthand from Verlon and Melodee Fosner. This episode is packed with wisdom, stories, and practical advice, perfect…

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Introducing: Dinner Church Podcast 2:17

9M ago2:17

2:17

Dinner Churches are starting all over North America. Why? It's not just that they are an effective, affordable, and contextual approach to church planting. They also follow in the footsteps of Jesus and the early church, who made disciples and cultivated community around the table. In this podcast, you'll be led by J.D. and Heather, two longtime pa…

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S2, Ep 22 - Developing a Harvest Perspective 28:53

3y ago28:53

28:53

Recent research says that churches and Christians are more and more reticent to share their faith and engage in personal evangelism. When this trend is added to the fact that many pastors and church leaders often only are connected to the harvest vicariously through their congregation we can understand even more why people coming to faith in Jesus …

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S2, Ep 19 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 2 49:04

3y ago49:04

49:04

In this episode we begin the complete our conversations around emerging church models. Jeff Reed wraps up talking with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 2 of this conversation, Jeff walks through how to identifying potential micro-churches and the steps to getting them started. www.advancement.cc www.thechur…

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S2, Ep 18 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 1 31:56

3y ago31:56

31:56

In this episode we begin the final conversation around emerging church models. Jeff Reed returns to speak with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation Jeff talks about where the micro-church fits in the American church landscape and their ability to reach a large diversity of people. …

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S2, Ep 17 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 4 28:55

3y ago28:55

28:55

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with the final part of our conversation with Verlon Fosner on Dinner Church. In this episode Verlon answers the overarching questions of steps to actually launching a Dinner Church or a Dinner Church Campus. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc…

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S2, Ep 16 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 3 26:19

3y ago26:19

26:19

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 3 of 4, Verlon begins continues talking about the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering as with talking about the food, team, evangelism, and messages. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.cc…

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S2, Ep 15 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 2 27:09

3y ago27:09

27:09

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 2 of 4, Verlon begins to lay out the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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S2, Ep 14 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 1 31:10

3y ago31:10

31:10

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 1 of 4, Verlon gives the basic outline and ecclesiology. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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S2, Ep 13 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 3 26:11

3y ago26:11

26:11

In this episode we continue a series on emerging church models. We finish our conversation about digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd some final thoughts on doing church in a digital world and in digital space. www.advancement.cc…

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S2, Ep 12 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 2 27:23

3y ago27:23

27:23

Today we continue our series on emerging church models and our conversation about digital church models with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd practical strategies and truths about building and leading digital churches.By Tim D Ware

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S2, Ep 11 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 1 24:53

3y ago24:53

24:53

In this episode we begin a series on emerging church models. We begin by looking digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd how the digital church meets the ecclesiology of the historic church.By Tim D Ware

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S2E9- Lessons After A Year of COVID Part 2 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

As we come to the 1-year anniversary of the Covid pandemic in America, the church is still searching for normal. In this episode Tim and Todd continue their conversation with two pastors from areas of the country that are still facing strict Covid mandates to hear what their lessons on connection and fellowship are from the last twelve months. Join…

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S2E7- Covid Fatigue with Dr Jeff Logue 28:52

3y ago28:52

28:52

Tim and Todd talk about Covid fatigue and what it may look like coming back to what may be a new normal.

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S2E6- Managing Pastoral Burnout with Dr Jeff Logue 34:38

3y ago34:38

34:38

Tim and Todd discuss the growing level of Pastoral burn out we have seen during Covid-19. They tackle ways to avoid burn out with their guest Dr. Jeff Logue.

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S2E5- Living A Healthy Lifestyle- Ricky Van Pay 23:16

3y ago23:16

23:16

Join Tim and Todd for the final episode with Ricky Van Pay of Fit Pastors. They discuss why health must be a lifestyle, not a short term goal.

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S2E4- What Is The Best Diet and Exercise Routine?- Ricky Van Pay 24:45

3y ago24:45

24:45

Tim and Todd are back with Ricky Van Pay of Fit Pastors. They talk about what is the best diet and exercise routine for you.

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S2E3- Why Is Rest Important?- Ricky Van Pay 23:00

3+ y ago23:00

23:00

Join Tim and Todd as they interview the Founder of Fit Pastor Ricky Van Pay. They talk about the importance of taking time out to rest and recharge.

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Ep 110 - Understanding the theology of Conflict 28:47

3+ y ago28:47

28:47

Conflict is one of the consistent struggles that pastors and congregations deal with. In today's episode Tim and Todd discuss what Jesus had to say about conflict. Tim addresses the reason that many in our churches have a victim's mentality. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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Ep 104 - Making Room for the Next Generation, Pt. 3 34:08

3+ y ago34:08

34:08

Healthy transitions include familiar components of leadership, accountability and humility. In part 3 of our series Tim and Todd talk with Dr. Suzie Macaluso about the importance of balancing accountability and humility in our churches. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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Ep 102 - Making Room for the Next Generation, Pt. 1 31:18

3+ y ago31:18

31:18

Pastors struggle to move on in ministry are so often tied to identity and calling, even how they define themselves. Moving on requires a strategy and plan. In part 1 of our series Tim and Todd talk with Dr. Suzie Macaluso, director of the Pruitt Gerentology Center at Abilene Christian Center. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc…

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Ep 101 - Celebrating 100 Episodes, Pt 2 34:14

3+ y ago34:14

34:14

Tim and Todd bring back the first host and producer Taylor Choate and Marcos Echartea to look continue our back over the first 100 episodes and celebrate favorite memories and lessons learned. Listen today to enjoy a time of laughter and celebration of growth, transformation, and ministry. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc…

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Ep 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes, Pt 1 30:57

3+ y ago30:57

30:57

Tim and Todd bring back the first host and producer Taylor Choate and Marcos Echartea to look back over the first 100 episodes and celebrate favorite memories and lessons learned. Listen today to enjoy a time of laughter and celebration of growth, transformation, and ministry. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc…

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Ep 99 - Dealing with Partisan Attitudes in Your Congregation 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

During political seasons our congregations are at greater risk of having divisions within them over people's personal politics. Today Tim and Todd complete our series with Dr. Anthony Scoma as we discuss how to deal with divisions in our congregation over political issues and to bring them back to the Gospel and reconciliation. info@advancement.cc …

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Ep 98 - Staying Biblical as Leaders Rather than Being Political 36:52

3+ y ago36:52

36:52

Politicians and social leaders often quote the Bible to influence people without taking the full context of the scripture and character of God into account. As pastors when we have political ideas it easy for us to slip into extra-Biblical preaching for the sake of our own position. Today Tim and Todd speak with Dr. Anthony Scoma about how to prote…

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Ep 97 - Remaining Kingdom Focused During an Election Cycle 37:06

3+ y ago37:06

37:06

Election seasons often tempt church leaders to slip into political positions that conflict with the kingdom of God. Today Tim and Todd speak with Rev. Dr. Anthony Scoma about how to remain kingdom minded as a leader for the sake of the gospel and eternity rather than getting caught up in the current political issues. info@advancement.cc www.advance…

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Ep 96 - You Can't Go Alone 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

28:14

Listen today as Tim completes talking about some of the personal lessons he has had to learn in his own journey of transformation as Christian and ministry leader. Today he talks about the fact that a team is required to have impact and that we cannot take a loner approach to the work of the Lord. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc…

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Ep 95 - How I Communicate Matters 32:51

3+ y ago32:51

32:51

In part 3 of our series on personal lessons in the midst of transformation Tim talks about how he had to learn that it isn't simply what you have to say that is important but, how you say it. He talks about the steps he took to begin to pause and think about how as much as what in his different places of communication. info@advancement.cc www.advan…

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Ep 94 - Win/Win 28:11

3+ y ago28:11

28:11

Today, Tim continues to tell part of his personal journey and transformation as a leader as he communicates the idea of the win/win. This principle is more than a a simple compromise, but is an attitude that reflects the walk of humility and a leader's concern. For more information email us at info@advancement.cc www.Advancement.cc…

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Ep 93 - Seek First to Understand 33:02

3+ y ago33:02

33:02

In today's episode, Tim shares part of his personal transformation and how he began to make the shift to a "Seek first to understand, then to be understood" mindset. He gives some simple steps to shifting to this place of humility as a leader and minister. info@advancement.cc www.Advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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Ep 92 - The Law of Just Enough 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

27:18

How do we manage the 100% of our time, energy, and resources when it feels like 200% are in demand. Today Tim shares the Law of Just Enough to give pastors and leaders guidelines to successfully manage their resources to maximize ministry, team, and time. For more information contact us at info@advancement.cc www.advancement.cc…

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Ep 91 - Evangelism in the Covid Season 30:12

3+ y ago30:12

30:12

Evangelism methods have been changing for some time, but Covid-19 through everything into chaos. Today, Tim and Todd talk about some elements that are designed to help churches with an evangelism strategy where the emphasis is on the individual and incorporates congregational strategies and connections. For more information contact us at info@advan…

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Ep 90 - Finishing Strong 29:10

3+ y ago29:10

29:10

Leaders get frustrated with those who turn in their notice because the tendency is for the person to coast to the end as they make preparations for their next position. In this episode Tim and Todd talk about the importance of finishing well and give some practical keys to changing from one position to another. www.advancement.cc info@advancement.c…

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Ep 89 - Connecting Generations in Congregations, Pt 2 35:11

3+ y ago35:11

35:11

Healthy connections between generations can be a challenge in congregations. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are all there and have their own ideas, values, and preferences. How can we connect these aging generations in a healthy way to each other. Tim and Todd wrap up their conversation with Dr. Suzie Macaluso today an…

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Ep 88 - Connecting Generations in Congregations, Pt 1 42:11

3+ y ago42:11

42:11

Healthy connections between generations can be a challenge in congregations. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z are all there and have their own ideas, values, and preferences. How can we connect these aging generations in a healthy way to each other. Tim and Todd talk with Dr. Suzie Macaluso today to discover some answers…

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Ep 87 - 7 Characteristics of a Culture of Change, Pt 2 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

Change is hard. Leading change is hard and seems extra hard in a church. Today's episode begins a discussion around the seven characteristics of a culture of change. Listen today as Tim and Todd complete their conversation on the characteristics of a culture of change. 7 Characteristics of a Culture of Change 1. Strong Vision 2. Intentionality 3. I…

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Ep 86 - 7 Characteristics of a Culture of Change, Pt 1 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

29:50

Change is hard. Leading change is hard and seems extra hard in a church. Today's episode begins a discussion around the seven characteristics of a culture of change. Listen today as Tim and Todd unpack the first four characteristics of a culture of change. 7 Characteristics of a Culture of Change 1. Strong Vision 2. Intentionality 3. Innovation 4. …

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Ep 85 - Creating a Culture of Change 31:07

3+ y ago31:07

31:07

Change is hard. Leading change is hard and seems extra hard in a church. Today Tim and Todd talk about the basic theology and foundational truths that allow for consistent healthy change to position churches to be effective in reaching their local harvest. info@advancement.cc www.advancement.ccBy Tim D Ware

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Ep 82 - The Basics of Church Discipline - Pt 1 28:34

4y ago28:34

28:34

Church discipline is a hot topic among some Christian movements and non-existent in others. Accountability and discipline are Biblical and part of walking out our faith. How do we maintain a balanced approach where we avoid spiritual abuse, overlordship, and power trips while holding people accountable. Tim and Todd dig into this sticky topic today…

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