Best Canyon Ridge Church Podcasts (2024)

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God's Character Found in His Word | Practicing Hope | Drew Moore 40:09

8h ago40:09

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Feeling weighed down by the uncertainty of life or the pressure to find hope in shifting circumstances? While life may feel like a storm, there’s an anchor that won’t let us drift—the unchanging presence of God, who holds us steady. With Jesus as our High Priest, we have direct access to God’s love, guidance, and peace. Imagine embracing each day w…

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Intentional versus Unintentional Churches, with Bart Rendel | S05.E10 30:19

2h ago30:19

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On the final episode of season 5, Erin and Doug invite Intentional Churches’ president and co-founder, Bart Rendel, to the show to outline the differences between intentional and unintentional churches. Bart has a heart for helping church leaders take personal ownership of The Great Commission, and that passion bleeds through every part of this con…

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Ministering to the One and the Ninety-nine, with Brian Hunt and Heather Mahoney | S05.E09 29:30

1d ago29:30

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This week on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin sit down with Mission Church’s Sarah Cole. Sarah serves as the Ventura, CA church’s welcome team lead—focusing on creating a volunteer culture that welcomes in everyone and anyone. Why is creating that culture of hospitality important to The Great Commission? How do we recruit and inspire…

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Spiritual | Just Visiting | Kristi Templeton 38:02

10d ago38:02

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Do you ever pause to consider Peter's warning that "your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8)? Many move through life unaware of the spiritual battle raging around them. God hasn't left us defenseless - He's equipped us with His armor of truth, faith, and His Word. What would change if you b…

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Welcoming in the Ones, with Sarah Cole | S05.E08 32:17

8d ago32:17

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This week on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin sit down with Mission Church’s Sarah Cole. Sarah serves as the Ventura, CA church’s welcome team lead—focusing on creating a volunteer culture that welcomes in everyone and anyone. Why is creating that culture of hospitality important to The Great Commission? How do we recruit and inspire…

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Humility | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 42:51

15d ago42:51

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Do you behave as if God is in charge or as if you are? When the world is unjust and unkind, do you often turn to God or try to handle it yourself? In 1 Peter 5:5-7, God tells us to humble ourselves and throw our worries to Him. God is strong enough, God cares about you, and His timing is always perfect. CHAPTERS: 00:01 - Humbleness in the Life 00:2…

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Discipling Gen-Z, with Grant Skeldon | S05.E07 32:57

15d ago32:57

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Reaching the next generation is a concern for any institution, especially the church. With Gen-Z leaving traditional religion in droves, how do we disciple this next generation and build up faithful, fruitful leaders? Today on The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug and Erin chat with THINQ’S Next Gen director, Grant Skeldon, to break down how exact…

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Suffering | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 42:15

17d ago42:15

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How will you handle suffering? That’s the real question. Peter’s words remind you that following Jesus doesn’t mean escaping hardship. It means embracing it with a purpose. Jesus walked the road of suffering, and through it, God met people. Now, you are called to walk in His steps—not to avoid suffering, but to do good even when it brings pain. Whe…

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The Power of Going First, with Haley Malone | S05.E06 32:47

22d ago32:47

32:47

First Orlando’s Haley Malone never envisioned herself in ministry, but little did this former math teacher and volleyball coach know, she was already doing ministry just by building relationships with those around her. Now Haley serves as First Orlando’s groups director, overseeing all adult groups at the 150 year-old church. Doug sits down with Ha…

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Going Together | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 39:18

24d ago39:18

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49328566 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org BLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/ Who are you going with? That’s the real question. Peter’s words remind you that as a follower of Jesus, you’re not just a visitor here. You are part of something bigger—God’s living temple, where He meets with people and …

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Mobilizing Personal Discipleship, with Duane Roberts | S05.E05 31:02

1M ago31:02

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Radical alignment with The Great Commission is a great goal to shoot for, but how do we actually take discipleship and make it personal? On this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug sits down with Calvary Chapel’s executive pastor, Duane Roberts, to talk about authentic relationship-building, organizational alignment in a multi-…

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Together | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 43:09

1M ago43:09

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49325192 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org BLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/ What’s harder than facing a challenge? Facing it alone. In 1 Peter, Peter’s audience knew persecution and exclusion, causing them to doubt their faith. But he reminds them that following Jesus is not meant to be a solo jo…

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Combatting Christian Consumerism, with Chris Palmer | S05.E04 30:44

1M ago30:44

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For this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, Doug sits down with Chris Palmer, dean of ministry and theology at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, to talk all things Christian consumerism. Doug and Chris have both witnessed the church’s slow evolution towards a more consumeristic, programmatic institution in recent decade…

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Holy | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 41:48

1M ago41:48

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49321704 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org BLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/ How have you been conformed to culture? Followers of Jesus are called to holiness, which sets them apart from the culture of the world. 1 Peter 1:13-16 teaches that when your hope is in Jesus, your behavior changes to loo…

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Dismantling the Institutional Mindset, with Chad Booher | S05.E03 33:35

2M ago33:35

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A church can be considered an “institution” but that doesn’t mean our churches should have institutional mindsets focused on programs over people. For today’s conversation on radical alignment with The Great Commission Erin and Doug sit down with Chad Booher, the community engagement minister at his local church and an individual passionate about i…

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Hopeful | Just Visiting | Mitch Harrison 37:32

2M ago37:32

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49318342 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org BLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/ Chapters: 00:00 - There's Something Different About Followers of Jesus 03:00 - Characteristics of Hopeful People 09:44 - What is Hope in a Difficult World? 14:35 - The Book of Peter 20:03 - Peter: There Is Joy Ahead, Even…

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Radical Alignment with The Great Commission w/ Rodney Elliot | S05.E02 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Erin and Doug are back for this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, sitting down with executive pastor Rodney Elliot to talk radical alignment with The Great Commission. Rodney serves as the executive pastor of Pathway Church in Wichita, Kansas, and during his time in that role he’s worked to align the church’s elder board with the …

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This is Not Our Home. How Do We Live? | Just Visiting | Drew Moore 45:32

2M ago45:32

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Have you ever lived in a place that didn't feel like home? In those times, you might feel like an outcast or that the environment is not right for you. 1 Peter 2:9-12 teaches us that followers of Jesus will feel that way in this broken world. Following Jesus with holiness and generosity is counter-cultural to the world, which praises selfishness an…

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Battling through Misalignment | S05.E01 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Welcome to season 5 of The Intentional Churches podcast! This season we’re talking all about how to radically align our churches and leaders around the promises of Scripture and the truths of The Great Commission. Luke Lezon is our featured guest today—a young lead pastor who’s faced his fair share of misalignment challenges while stepping into a l…

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Making Disciple-Makers | Unhurried | Erin Johnston & Mitch Harrison 39:25

2M ago39:25

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49311469 RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org BLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/the-power-of-discipleship-jesus-call When did you last feel overwhelmed by the pace of life and disconnected from your purpose? Matthew 28:19 and 1 Peter 2:9 remind us of Jesus’ call to live intentionally and become discip…

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God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Battles, featuring Pastor Clint Nolder | IC Conference Bonus Episode 32:55

2M ago32:55

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To close up season 4 of The Intentional Churches podcast, we’re releasing another bonus episode from our Intentional Churches Conference 2024, this time featuring our opening session with lead pastor Clint Nolder. Clint leads Foundation Church in Newnan, GA, and during his time with our conference attendees Clint shared on the faithfulness of God i…

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What do Non-Christians Think about Jesus? | IC Conference Bonus Episode 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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We’re wrapping up season 4 of the Intentional Churches podcast with a few bonus episodes from the 2024 Intentional Churches Conference! This first bonus episode comes from the One Aware panel we did interviewing non-Christians on their thoughts on Jesus, the church, and how they’d ideally want to be approached by Christians. It’s an eye-opening, an…

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Recruiting and Caring for the Next Volunteers | S04.E08 31:43

3M ago31:43

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On this week’s episode of Intentional Churches Doug and Erin are joined by Jill Gillie, executive director of campus ops and projects at Eastside Christian Church in Orange County, California. Jill is an expert when it comes to recruiting, sustaining, and building a volunteer culture, and that’s exactly the expertise she shares during today’s conve…

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Navigating Politics in our Neighborhoods | S04.E07 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Welcome back to this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast! We’re continuing our discussion on preparing for the push come November that is the 2024 election season. Today Erin and Doug welcome Archbishop Alan Wiggins to the show to talk about navigating politics in our own neighborhoods, which translates into how we lead people well i…

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Navigating Politics from the Pulpit | S04.E06 33:58

3M ago33:58

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With election season ramping up and all the political turmoil we’ve experienced as a country in the last few weeks, it’s no wonder church leaders are talking about how to navigate politics from the pulpit. First Orlando’s senior associate pastor, Danny de Armas, joins Erin and Doug for this week’s timely conversation on all things politics and how …

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Planning for Physical Expansion without Sacrificing the Vision | S04.E05 33:23

4M ago33:23

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What do we as ministry leaders do when our facilities begin to run out of space? Should we immediately begin a building campaign, or are there other creative ways to still serve our people in our current spaces? Too many people in too small a space is a good problem to have, but it can be a hard one to solve. Executive pastor Jeremy Thiessen joins …

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Practicing What You Preach: Prioritizing Mental Health | S04.E04 34:12

4M ago34:12

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On this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, we’re continuing to talk about how we prepare well for that next big “push” in ministry—specifically how to prioritize our own mental, spiritual, and emotional health as leaders. Licensed professional counselor and Gallup Strengths Coach, Stefanie Rowe, joins Erin and Doug, outlining the c…

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Overcoming the Fear of Neglecting the 99 To Reach The One | S04.E03 32:34

4M ago32:34

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In this episode, Erin and Doug welcome Holly Gillespie to discuss the importance of designing church systems and processes with the one in mind. They spotlight the need to shift from a buffet-style approach to a more intentional and targeted strategy that focuses on those who are far from God. They talk through the importance of mindset shifts, suc…

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We'll Be Back Next Week! 0:50

4M ago0:50

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Just a quick break for July 4th. We hope you have a wonderful week and we can't wait to jump back into Season 4 with you next Tuesday. See you soon!By Doug Parks & Erin Johnston

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Generational Differences And The Evolution Of Church Leadership | S04.E02 32:11

4M ago32:11

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In this episode, Erin and Doug discuss the evolution of church leadership and the shift in mindset between different generations. They specifically focus on the pros and cons of small group models and the need for integration between church life and everyday life. They talk through the importance of disappointing people at a rate they can tolerate …

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Understanding Your Church's Relational Reach Zone | S04.E01 29:59

5M ago29:59

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Welcome to season 4! This season is all about helping you prepare for your church's next big push! In this fist episode Erin & Doug talk with Bart Rendel on the concept of the relational reach zone of churches and how it impacts strategic planning for the next season. Bart stresses the importance of knowing who the church is trying to reach and bei…

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How Do I Manage Stress And Avoid Burnout? | S03.E10 29:42

5M ago29:42

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In this last episode of Season 3 Erin and Doug are joined by Mitch Harrison to discuss church leadership challenges, focusing on the critical issue of burnout. Mitch shares his personal journey of experiencing and overcoming burnout, and the need for intentional replenishment. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing stress with rest…

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How Can We Achieve Strategic Alignment? | S03.E09 33:02

5M ago33:02

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In this episode Erin and Doug discuss strategic alignment in church leadership with guest Allie Bryant. Allie, a Strategic Alignment Executive at Trader's Point Christian Church, explains her role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The conversation focuses on common challenges church leaders face, such as project prioritization, re…

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How Can Our Church Integrate With Our Community? | S03.E08 32:44

5M ago32:44

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Bishop Derrick McRae, Senior Pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida sits down with Erin and Doug to share insights on how churches can better integrate with their communities and meet their needs. He touches on the importance of approaching community integration with a humble posture. Bishop McCrae also highlights the need fo…

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How Can The Church Grow And Not Lose It's Vision? | S03.E07 26:45

6M ago26:45

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Erin and Doug talk through the topic of church growth and how to navigate it without losing sight of the church's vision and mission. They discuss the importance of not being afraid of growth and the need to innovate and focus on relational ministry. They caution against reverting to old strategies and highlight the need for personal mission statem…

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How Do We Get Our Teams To Collaborate? | S03.E06 27:21

6M ago27:21

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This week Erin & Doug are joined by their good friend Dano and they talk about the importance of collaboration and working well together across teams in church leadership. They discuss the challenges of silos within teams and the need to eliminate them for effective decision-making and creating breakthroughs. They also introduce the concept of co-c…

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How Do I Address Staffing Shortages? | S03.E05 22:06

6M ago22:06

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In this episode, Erin and Doug talk through the challenges of being short-staffed in churches and how to navigate this issue. They discuss the importance of having a developmental mindset and raising up leaders from within the church. They also highlight the concept of agency, where individuals have the freedom and permission to act and contribute.…

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LIVE From ICCON 24! | S03.E04 42:02

6M ago42:02

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This week we were live at the Intentional Churches Conference in Orlando! Erin and Doug gathered with Allie Bryant, Bishop McCrae, and Mike Hickerson at the Intentional Churches Conference. They discuss critical topics for church leaders, focusing on aligning team members with church culture, addressing misalignment, and effectively handling team m…

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How Do We Keep People Moving and Engaged After Easter | S03.E03 27:59

7M ago27:59

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Chris VandeLinde, pastor of Cornerstone Christian Church, shares his church's journey leading up to Easter and the strategies they implemented to engage and activate new attendees. They focused on personal relational evangelism, providing tools and resources for their members to reach out to their 'ones' (people they are praying for). They also emp…

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Finding Future Church Leaders Within Your Church | S03.E02 31:38

7M ago31:38

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Erin & Doug talk with Jeff Bennett from Stadia about developing future church leaders. They emphasize the importance of looking within the church for potential leaders and investing in their development. They discuss the need for a shift in mindset from hiring specialists to becoming people developers. Their conversation also touches on the current…

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How Can We Develop the Next Generation of Church Leaders? | S03.E01 29:54

7M ago29:54

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Welcome to Season 3! Kristin Miller joins Erin and Doug to discuss the importance of developing the next generation of church leaders. Kristin is the Director of Resident Development at Leadership Pathway. She shares insights on what the next generation is looking for in ministry and how churches can become places of development for young leaders. …

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Personal Alignment To The Great Commission | S02.E09 31:10

7M ago31:10

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Matthew Robinson, Executive Pastor at First Orlando, joins Erin and Doug to explore the importance of personal alignment to the Great Commission and how it impacts church leadership teams, staff, and volunteers. The guests share their personal journeys and realizations about the need for personal commitment to the Great Commission. They discuss pra…

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Breaking Silos: Aligning Church Leaders, Staff & Boards | S02.E08 24:28

8M ago24:28

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This episode focuses on the topic of alignment in church staff and governance boards. Erin and Doug discuss signs of misalignment, practical steps for achieving alignment, and the benefits that come from being aligned. They also share stories of both epic fails and success stories related to alignment. The episode concludes with a discussion on the…

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Aligning Visions: Overcoming Misalignment in Modern Churches | S02.E07 32:27

8M ago32:27

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Doug & Erin welcome Bart Rendel on this episode. Bart is the co-founder of Intentional Churches and a seasoned church leader. He shares his invaluable insights and experiences, drawing from his rich background in church planting and leadership. The conversation explores the challenges of alignment and misalignment in church leadership. The Acts 1-8…

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From Programs to People: The Power of a Disciple Making Church | S02.E06 34:03

9M ago34:03

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Drew Moore, lead pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, discusses the transition to a disciple-making church and the challenges and successes they have experienced. They define disciple-making movements and emphasize the importance of empowering individuals to make disciples. The conversation explores the shift from an institutionally focused app…

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Breaking the Loneliness Epidemic: Building Authentic Connections in a Digital Age | S02.E05 23:44

9M ago23:44

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This conversation explores the lost art of developing authentic friendships, particularly among the younger generation. The discussion highlights the impact of social media and technology on social connection and the rise of the loneliness epidemic. The importance of deep listening and powerful questions is emphasized as a means to address loneline…

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Generational Differences and the Great Commission: How Do We Engage New People? | S02.E04 27:49

9M ago27:49

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In this conversation, Erin Johnston and Doug Parks discuss the influx of new people in churches and the need for intentional engagement. They explore the spiritual awakening happening in America and the importance of repentance and charting a new course for church leadership. They emphasize the need to start with the end in mind, focusing on the Gr…

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The Road to Church Growth: Personal Relationships | S02.E03 28:10

9M ago28:10

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Doug Parks and Erin Johnston explore how churches can foster relationships in the modern era on this episode of Intentional Churches. They reference Truett Cathy and suggest creating space for people to engage with each other. They also discuss the example of Adamsville Road Church of God, which has seen an increase in attendance and baptisms due t…

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How do I Build a Multiplication Mindset in my Church? | S02.E02 31:13

10M ago31:13

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This episode of the Intentional Churches Podcast explores the concept of building a multiplication mindset in church leaders. The conversation highlights the difference between institutional multiplication and personal multiplication, emphasizing the importance of individual disciple-making. The hosts share their experiences at Canyon Ridge Christi…

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What Does Mobilizing Church People Mean? | S02.E01 32:27

10M ago32:27

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On this first episode of the Intentional Churches podcast, Erin and Doug discuss what it actually means to mobilize our church people. Erin draws from her on-the-ground experience at Canyon Ridge to talk about how that church has pivoted from an inward-facing model to an outward one, all in the hopes of making disciples that make more disciples. To…

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