Best Steven Carrizal Tiffany Dahlman Jeremy Hoover Cheryl Russell Podcasts (2024)

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Becoming a Missionary Without Ever Leaving Town - A Conversation with Brandon Bell 41:00

12d ago41:00

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How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in thetown where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry…

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De-Centered Leadership Insights from Pastor as Midwife - A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines 37:11

1M ago37:11

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In this episode of Discipleship Conversations, hosts Steven Carrizal and Cheryl Russell are joined by Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, lead pastor at Trevecca Christian Community and author of "Pastor as Midwife." Dr. Songer Gaines shares her unique perspective on how midwifery, one of the oldest vocations, provides a timeless and powerful metaphor for le…

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Unveiling Vocational Formation - A Conversation with Dr. Chis Cobbler 48:43

4M ago48:43

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Join us in this enlightening episode of Discipleship Conversations as we delve into the realm of vocational formation with Dr. Chris Cobbler, a seasoned missional theologian and the newly appointed executive director of the Center for Vocational Formation at ACU Dallas online. Dr. Cobbler brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table as he…

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Innovation, the Missional Call, and Reimagining Church - A Host Roundtable Discussion 44:56

5M ago44:56

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Join hosts Tiffany Dahlman, Steven Carrizal, and Jeremy Hoover in the latest episode of "Discipleship Conversations," where they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the pressing issue of church decline and the innovative ways that some Christian faith communities are responding. The hosts engage with an article by Chris Flanders from Missio…

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Diverging Traditions, Merging Faith - A Conversation With Greg Taylor and Jacob Taylor 45:25

6M ago45:25

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Are you a Christian parent with an emerging adult child that is choosing a different faith than you expected? Are you an emerging adult discovering spiritual renewal as you find a path to faith and spirituality apart from the tradition of your youth? Many Christian families are experiencing a change in their family faith dynamic as emerging adults …

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More Than Just Lighting The Candles – A Conversation About Advent 34:18

7M ago34:18

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It is the season of Advent! Check out our latest podcast episode as hosts Steven Carrizal, Tiffany Dahlman, Cheryl Russell, and Jeremy Hoover, discuss Advent and what it has meant to them personally and in their ministries. Whether you're a seasonedAdvent enthusiast or new to the tradition, we invite you to listen to this "Discipleship Conversation…

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Everyday Pilgrimage – A Conversation After Talking With Kevin & Shelly Huddleston 34:49

9M ago34:49

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Walking the Camino de Santiago, as Kevin & Shelly Huddleston did (see Season 5 Episode 10), is a big undertaking. But what if we could see pilgrimage and the lessons of pilgrimage in the everyday of our lives. In this episode, the hosts have a roundtable discussion about finding and implementing pilgrimage in our ministry contexts.…

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Learning Prayer, Community, and Presence on the Camino de Santiago – A Conversation with Kevin & Shelly Huddleston 51:20

10M ago51:20

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Each day between two and three thousand people arrive in Santiago, Spain as pilgrims. This past summer, Kevin and Shelly Huddleston were two among that number on July 13 as they along with a small group of friends completed a 14-day walk on the Camino de Santiago. In this episode, we talk the two of them about their pilgrimage experience—about how …

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We Are All Prodigals – A Conversation with Greg Ross Taylor 45:13

11M ago45:13

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Note: Towards the end of this podcast a mention is made of domestic violence. “We are all prodigals.” With this statement, Greg Ross Taylor encourages us to take a new look at perhaps the greatest parable Jesus ever told. In this episode we talk to Greg about his new book Prodigals: Finding Home When We’ve Lost the Way (Leafwood Publishers). Rather…

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Discovering The Holy Spirit At Work In Our Church’s Neighborhood – A Conversation with Wayne Beason 48:50

12M ago48:50

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“When we say that God is up to something in our neighborhood, that’s no just abstract or theoretical. That’s a broad way of describing very specific stories that are just waiting to be heard.” Wondering what those stories could be, Wayne Beason decided to ask. What he stumbled on something surprising. While many churches see themselves as God’s way…

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Connecting With Emerging Adults Through Green Spiritual Practices Of Simplicity – A Conversation with Falon Barton 52:41

1y ago52:41

52:41

“To be a disciple of Jesus is to love what Jesus loves, and Jesus loves creation.” Why is a large portion of one of the most spiritually rich generation of emerging adults leaving their faith? Falon Barton suggests that it is because their churches (and religion in general) are not addressing their strong value in justice. As one very connected to …

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Finding God on a Yoga Mat – A Conversation with Steven Brice 43:01

1y ago43:01

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“It wasn’t until I stepped on my yoga mat where I was able to reconnect with God in a deeper, more authentic way.” Following an intense dark night of the soul that had him questioning life and faith, Steven Brice found renewal in his relationship with God through the practice of yoga and meditation. As CEO of Yoga 4 Philly, Steven has found a way t…

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The Egalitarian Priesthood of All Believers – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell 41:08

1y ago41:08

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Kenosis. This is the word that describes the self-emptying love of Jesus which, for Dr. Cheryl Russell, is the basis for a reoriented theology of power and privilege. This reorientation of power and privilege seen in the life and ministry of Jesus is then a foundation for what Cheryl calls an egalitarian priesthood of all believers. What she found …

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Learning a New Model for Christian Leadership and Evangelism – A Conversation with Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath 51:18

1y ago51:18

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Note to listeners: This podcast contains a discussion about spiritual and church abuse.Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath help us gain a new understanding about what evangelism is and what it means to be a Christian leader in environments of spiritual abuse and trauma. What they share is perhaps a model for Christian leadership and evangelism in any en…

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Formed by the Spirit along the Beautiful and Messy Journey toward Healing, Wholeness, and Home – A Conversation with Kelly Edmiston 58:19

1y ago58:19

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“A lot of my experiences with God were very supernatural, full of the Holy Spirit. I didn’t necessarily have a context for that growing up as a Church of Christ kid in Abilene, TX. So being able to express that and experience that now feels like coming home.” In this episode, Kelly Edmiston talks about pastoring theologically diverse people in a ch…

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Shifting Focus from Property to Ministry: How to Be a Church before Building a Church – A Conversation with Chidube Nkiruka 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

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What does it mean to be a church before building a church? To focus on ministry rather than property? This has been the focus of Chidube Nkiruka’s recent work with his church, Charleston Metropolitan Church of Christ in Charleston, SC. In this episode, Chidube walks us through the way he led Charleston Metro on a discernment process that brought th…

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Intro To A New Season – A Roundtable Conversation 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

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A new season brings a new host. Jeremy and Steven welcome Tiffany Dahlman to the hosting team as they look forward to new perspectives in the conversation and a broader network of potential guests. In this episode, they return to the conversation about the words “disciple” and “discipleship” as they are used or experienced in each of their contexts…

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If They Don’t Have a Building Can You Call It a Church? – A Conversation with Tod Vogt 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

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Mission Alive has been in the church planting work for the better part of the past couple of decades. However, over the past 18 months they have been re-envisioning what it means to plant churches. What’s starting to emerge is a conversation about forming innovative faith communities (ICFs) in marginalized communities. What does this look like? In …

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How to Stop Giving Advice and Telling Others What to Think – A Conversation with Steve Shaffer 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

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“I began looking for a way to improve my ability to have conversations with people that didn’t come across as me trying to change their mind, came across more authentically to be able to relate to folks in a way that honored them.” This is how Steve Shaffer got into coaching. In this episode, we discover what coaching is, the theological basis for …

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Being a Safe Conversation Partner in the LGBTQ+ Community – A Conversation with Darryl Canty 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

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Honor the person. See them as human. Be gentle and gracious. Listen deeply. These are core values Darryl Canty keeps in mind when having discipleship conversations with anyone but especially when engaging people in the LGBTQ+ community. Darryl’s passion is to be a safe conversation partner in the midst of a fractured and difficult relationship betw…

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From Practice to Habit to A New Way of Anticipating God Everywhere We Go – A Conversation with Chris Wiginton 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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Cultivating the practice of listening to God into a habit that becomes a part of who we are and how we approach the circumstances of life takes time. As Chris Wiginton discovered, Discipleship Cohorts is a resource that sets us on that path whether it is our first time through as a participant or experiencing one multiple times with different group…

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Women in Ministry, Theology from Story, and Hearing Jesus Call Your Name – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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When it comes to women in ministry, two prohibitive New Testament passages unfortunately provide all the clarity and certainty some people need. However, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman suggest a different approach—moving from pattern to story. We do this by opening the Bible wide, tapping into its full wisdom, and developing a theology from the…

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Small Churches, Shared Spaces, and the Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

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Small Churches, Shared Spaces, and the Powerful Work of the Holy Spirit – A Conversation with Cheryl Russell & Tiffany Dahlman Often leadership is determined by who is out front. Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman give us a perspective of leadership as being alongside. The power of this kind of leadership can be seen in the way they invite people i…

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Experiencing Prayer as the Reality of God – A Conversation with Jacqueline King 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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“My definition of prayer: prayer is the reality of God. That’s what makes God real. Like having conversation, conversation you can have with your best friend.” – Jacqueline King What does it mean to call Jesus your friend? How does one begin to nurture such a relationship? In this episode, Jacqueline, Steven’s longtime friend and prayer mentor, sha…

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An Invitation to Listen to God – A Conversation with Bob & Michelle Bentley 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

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Bob has become a better listener in marriage and ministry. Michelle is pursuing a spiritual direction certificate with The Caritas Center. The Singing Oaks Church family is learning to slow down and listen for the voice of God. In this episode the Bentleys talk with Jeremy and Steven about how Discipleship Cohorts gave them new practices that awake…

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How Texas Professionals Become Tanzania Church Planters - A Conversation with Bob & Michele Bentley 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

Like many young couples, the Bentleys began marriage with visions of a somewhat typical American life. However, very quickly they could see something different unfolding as they stepped into new opportunities and took on new challenges. In this episode Bob and Michele talk with Jeremy and Steven about their journey from nursing and accounting profe…

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Becoming a Church Radically Hospitable to the Word of God - A Conversation with Tiffany Dahlman 41:18

2y ago41:18

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“A church culture that is radically hospitable to the Word of God through the diverse voices within the congregation preaching in a rotating basis empowered by the gifting of the Holy Spirit.” This is how Tiffany Dahlman defines the open pulpit. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Tiffany about how the practice of the open pulpit forms a c…

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Making the Gospel Good News by Loving Your Neighbors Well – A Conversation with Charles Kiser 1:05:13

2y ago1:05:13

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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Charles Kiser about his forthcoming book “Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers” which address questions such as: How do we love our neighbors well who carry religious trauma? How do we embody the good news of the way of Jesus in ways that are actually good news for those…

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12 Bar Blues and Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God – A Conversation with Rex Butts 1:01:56

2y ago1:01:56

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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Rex Butts about his new book Gospel Portraits: Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God. Leaning into guitar playing interests, Rex likens our interaction with the story of the Bible to that of members of a blues band. Knowing the key and tempo of the song and following the structure of 12…

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The Layers of Change—A Conversation about Growing as a Disciple 22:46

2y ago22:46

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Whether one is learning to play the bass or the game of chess, growing in our skill level occurs best when we are not thinking about being better than others. Rather it is when we approach the instrument or game as a learner. The same goes with growing as a disciple. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk about how growing is like setting down one…

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Don't Invite People To Church – Part 2 of a Conversation with Seth Bouchelle 49:50

2y ago49:50

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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Seth Bouchelle, a New York City missionary, about not inviting people to church, but rather helping them to start a church with their community of friends and family. In addition to planting churches, Seth serves as the Director of Equipping for Exponent Group, coaching traditional churches in evangelism…

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The Food Service Industry as Missionary Training – Part 1 of a Conversation with Seth Bouchelle 56:36

2y ago56:36

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In this episode, Jeremy and Steven talk with Seth Bouchelle, a New York City missionary, about his journey from a food service job in Amarillo to planting churches in New York City. Learn how this journey helped him change his understanding and practice of evangelism. In addition to planting churches, Seth serves as the Director of Equipping for Ex…

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Church Can Be Hard On Church People - A Conversation With Tiffany Dahlman 48:38

2y ago48:38

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What happens when you live discipleship as the hospitality of Christ for the people in front of you? You learn to be still, to be present, to listen, and to receive the story of others rather than passing judgment. Listen in as Jeremy and Steven talk with Tiffany Dahlman about her experience in ministry—planting a church, becoming a preacher, and h…

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How to Invite the Church Family to Share the Role of Preacher w/ Cheryl Russell 50:56

2y ago50:56

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“As the pastor I come to the whole process trusting in the wisdom of the community.” This is how Cheryl Russell (New Heritage Fellowship) approaches the shared pulpit. Listen in as Jeremy and Steven talk with Chery about how this practice plays a role in formation of the church family and amplifies the hospitality it has to offer guests. Find us at…

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God's Kingdom Comes to the Neighborhood with Nathan Pickard 50:08

2y ago50:08

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How does a church take up presence in a neighborhood? One way to is to focus around a “parish house.” What is a parish house, you might ask? Join us in this conversation, as we continue talking with Nathan Pickard, minister at the Newmarket Church of Christ in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. In this conversation, Nathan shares the story of how his chur…

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God Comes To The Neighborhood - with Nathan Pickard 54:42

2y ago54:42

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What does it look like for the church to go to the neighborhood? What does it look like for the church to be present with and in a neighborhood, not as a program or ministry, but as a way of life? Join us in this conversation as we talk with Nathan Pickard, minister at the Newmarket Church of Christ in Newmarket, Ontario. Nathan shares stories, wis…

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Day to Day Discipleship with Jasmine Turner 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

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A life dedicated to discipleship can seem like a slog to many of us. We struggle with what to do and how to do it, forgetting that discipleship is merely about our ongoing relationship with Jesus. In this conversation, Jasmine Turner, the Recovery Minister at North Atlanta Church of Christ, shares with us her wisdom about maintaining a joyous day-t…

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Forming a Missional Community with Cheryl Russell 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

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When New Heritage Fellowship was looking for a new pastor, they chose not to hire a traditional preacher. Rather, they were looking for, as Cheryl Russell states it, a spiritual and missional leader to help guide them out of a period of transition and into a new future and missional identity. Jeremy and Steven talk with Cheryl in this episode about…

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Discipleship Beginnings, Part 2 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

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Join Steven Carrizal and Jeremy Hoover as they continue talking about the beginnings of discipleship. In this episode, they discuss the question "How much do you have to believe to be a disciple?" This question comes from Brian McLaren's 2003 book The Story We Find Ourselves In (see Chapter 21, "Something Special, Something Holy). Provide any feedb…

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Discipleship Beginnings, Part 1 43:29

2+ y ago43:29

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Welcome to Season 4 of Discipleship Conversations! Join Steven Carrizal and Jeremy Hoover on our continuing journey of exploring discipleship topics and questions. In this episode, Jeremy and Steven discuss the question, "When does discipleship begin?" The question was stirred by the article “Discipleship as Process: The Manager’s Role in Connectin…

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Season 3 Wrap-Up 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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Season 3 was a great season for Discipleship Conversations. We shared many great stories of spiritual formation and missional engagement and innovation as we interviewed church planters with Mission Alive. In this episode, Steven and Jeremy conclude the season by sharing their top insights from these interviews, and by talking a little about what s…

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Interview with Jeremy and Devon Hoover, Part 2 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

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Join us in this episode, where Jeremy goes on the other side of the microphone, as the Hoovers talk about their ministry in Sarnia, Ontario, and about incarnational, neighbourhood-based ministry. Special thanks to Lisa Vance, who co-hosted the podcast with Steven. Check out Love First Sarnia through their ministry's podcast, Love First Discipleship…

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Interview with Jeremy and Devon Hoover, Part 1 39:11

2+ y ago39:11

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Join us in this episode, where Jeremy goes on the other side of the microphone, as the Hoovers talk about their ministry in Sarnia, Ontario, and about incarnational, neighbourhood-based ministry. Special thanks to Lisa Vance, who co-hosted the podcast with Steven. Check out Love First Sarnia through their ministry's podcast, Love First Discipleship…

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Interview with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott, Part 2 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

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Listen in to this fun conversation with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott from River City Community Church in Wichita, KS. They share stories and wisdom about creating a network of house churches while working full-time in other jobs. You can reach Micah or Kyle in the following ways: https://www.facebook.com/rivercitycommunity Kyle - kjmott@gmail.com Mica…

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Interview with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott, Part 1 49:56

2+ y ago49:56

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Listen in to this fun conversation with Micah Lewis and Kyle Mott from River City Community Church in Wichita, KS. They share stories and wisdom about creating a network of house churches while working full-time in other jobs. You can reach Micah or Kyle in the following ways: https://www.facebook.com/rivercitycommunity Kyle - kjmott@gmail.com Mica…

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Interview with Charles Kiser, Part 2 37:58

2+ y ago37:58

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Charles Kiser leads Storyline Community in the greater Dallas area. Listen in on this conversation with him where he shares his wisdom from church planting for over 13 years. Storyline Community Jeremy Hoover Steven Carrizal

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Interview with Charles Kiser, Part 1 39:58

2+ y ago39:58

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Charles Kiser leads Storyline Community in the greater Dallas area. Listen in on this conversation with him where he shares his wisdom from church planting for over 13 years. Storyline Community Jeremy Hoover Steven Carrizal

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Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 2 37:26

3y ago37:26

37:26

Join us in this conversation as we talk with Blake Burchfield from Peace Initiative in South Dakota. Blake shares his journey of being led into disciple-making on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and how God continues to shape and form him as a disciple. Blake Burchfield Jeremy Hoover Steven Carrizal

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Interview with Blake Burchfield, Part 1 37:44

3y ago37:44

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Join us in this conversation as we talk with Blake Burchfield from Peace Initiative in South Dakota. Blake shares his journey of being led into disciple-making on the Pine Ridge Reservation, and how God continues to shape and form him as a disciple. Blake Burchfield Jeremy Hoover Steven Carrizal

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Interview with Kevin and Lisa Vance, Part 2 24:04

3y ago24:04

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What is it like to hear from God and make a drastic, but vital, change in life circumstances? How do you know you've heard the voice of God? How do you lead others into this kind of listening and learning? Join us in this episode as we talk with Kevin and Lisa Vance, church planters with Gentle Road Church of Christ in Regina, Saskatchewan. They sh…

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