Welcome back to Microchurches! We're kicking off 2025 hearing from our very own microchurch leaders as they tell us more about their journey of being called, sent, and remaining faithful in their microchurch. In this episode, you'll hear from Dotti Groover-Skipper from HeartDance Foundation - a microchurch that exists to care for those impacted by …

Thanks so much for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! We're wrapping up this series AND this season with an awesome episode hearing from Steve Addison, as we discuss the book of Acts and the Movement of God. Thank you SO much for your support and for tuning into Season 5 of Microchurches Podcast, and we hope you enjoy this episode! Resources m…

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series hearing from special guests as we continue our conversations around calling and ministry. In this episode, we'll hear from Neil Cole, an experienced church planter, speaker, and author, with a lot of valuable insight around gifting, organic leadership, and more. Resources ment…

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! We're kicking off a new mini-series this week where we hear from special guests who we believe to be experts in a specific area of ministry or microchurch life. In this episode, you'll hear from Brad Brisco as he shares about what it looks like to be bivocational or covocational in this kind of ministr…

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Stories series with Jewel Photopolus from Safe Families for Children, a microchurch that exists to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare s…

Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Stories series with Sammy Ortiz of Community Collective, a microchurch made up of a few different communities serving underestimated youth, people of color, and a spiritual family in their neighborhood. You'll hear about challenges, lesso…

Welcome back to Microchurches, thanks for listening! In this mini series, we're hearing from microchurch leaders as they discuss their journeys of calling and saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode, you'll hear from Lori Martin of Revive & Restore - a microchurch seeking to build relationship through serving those without homes or resources and sha…

Happy New Year! Thanks for tuning in to the Microchurches Podcast, where we're currently in a season around calling within microchurches, and in this episode, we're jumping into a new section in hearing stories from microchurches where we live, work, play, and anywhere God calls us to. Today, we're joined by John Leslie of Apartment Life - a microc…

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! If you've ever wondered about what microchurches look like in some of the darkest places in our communities, or how they get started - this episode is for you. In this week's episode, we'll hear from Lurlene Diaz from Created Women, a microchurch committed to the restoration of vulnerable women involved in…

Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Calling Embodied series with a conversation about microchurches where we play. In this episode, you'll hear from Kason Kedersha, who leads a microchurch called Ever Lassing - a place where ultimate frisbee players can gather for worship, community, a…

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! This week we're we're continuing in our Calling Embodied series. In this episode, we'll hear from Steven Barr as he shares about his experience working at Disney and answering the Lord's call to reach and mentor the very cast members around him. Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground and…

Welcome to Microchurches Podcast where we're kicking off a new series on Calling Embodied. In this particular episode, we'll hear stories and lessons from John Leslie from Apartment Life and Jeremy Stephens about what it looks like to love your neighbors in microchurch life. Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground, Microchurches book …

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchruches! This is the last episode in our Calling Lab series, where we've looked in-depth at each element of our Calling Lab experience, and hear about what Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens have learned in walking with people who are discerning God's calling on their lives. In this episode, we'll talk a…

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Microchruches. We started off this new season with a series on a resource we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we're continuing our conversation with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about one particularly important part of the Calling Lab experience: Listening Pray…

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series going through the different elements of our very own Calling Lab. In this particular episode, we'll continue hearing from Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens and we start diving into the inner-triangle, starting with emotions, and how they can reveal a unique aspect of our calli…

Welcome back to another episode of Microchurches! We are continuing the series on our resource the Calling Lab, with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens. In this episode, we will get to hear about one particular tool that is part of the Calling Lab experience: Opportunity (or Narrative) Analysis. We discuss how our story and the experiences God has b…

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series talking about our resource, we're the Calling Lab, with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens. In this particular episode, we'll dive into the vocational assessment part of the Calling Lab experience, and discuss Ephesians 4, gifting, and even share some stories about how this par…

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Microchruches. We started off this new season with a series on a resource we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about one particular tool that is part of the Calling Lab experience: Personality. The Calling Lab aims…

Welcome to Season 5 of Microchurches! Thanks for joining in with us this fall and we're starting off strong with a series around a resource that we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about what a Calling Lab experience is meant to be, and the ways it is mean…

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! We are almost ready to launch Season 5 on October 2nd, 2024. But in the meantime, we have a bonus episode with special guest Rich Robinson, where we'll talk through the four-phase framework outlined in his new book, All Change, to navigate adaptive challenges and help ministries, churches, and organization…

Thank you for joining us for this final episode of Season 4 of Microchurches! In this episode we'll hear from Jeremy Stephens on how microchurches can understand and navigate the tension of the organic life and the organized elements of the microchurch and, more specifically, how we get the organized elements to serve the organized life of the micr…

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches! Continuing in our Microchurch Conversations series, this week we'll hear from Stacy Gaskins as we talk through giftings within a microchurch, and more specifically how tools like APEST can help microchurch communities mature and more fully and effectively fulfill their calling. Resources mention…

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week we begin a new series of conversations around microchurches, and more specifically, discussing some tools and frameworks for people as they operate in their microchurches. In this particular episode, you will hear from Lucas Pulley as we learn about Social Spaces, and how understandin…

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! This week we will hear from Brian Sanders as we dig into collaboration within the Church and even through our microchurches. We'll dive into the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and potential for Kingdom impact through collaboration. Resources mentioned: Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration …

Welcome back to this episode of Microchurches, which is a Part 2 from our previous conversation discussing leadership transitions within a decentralized network. This episode is a continuation in our Network Conversations series. This week we are joined my Jeremy Stephens and Taylor McCall, as well as Joshua Benadum and Lucas Pulley from our last e…

Thanks for listening to Microchurches! This week we'll be continuing in our Network Conversations series with a two-part conversation with Lucas Pulley and Joshua Benadum. We'll discuss the concept of leadership transition, specifically in the context of more decentralized church models. And don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2 of this conv…

This week we're kicking off a new series called Network Conversations. In this particular episode, we'll chat about microchurch networks with Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church and Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Gainesville. Specifically, you will hear about the dynamic between their microchurches and their macro expression of church for…

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! We're excited to continue in our series of hearing from networks around the country doing small expressions of the church in their own context. In this episode, you will hear from Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective in Iola, Kansas. Shaunna and her community are empowering local missionari…

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this week's episode, we're continuing in our series by hearing from Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. Having officially began in 1969, their community and church structure has looked different over the years, and they have a lot of lessons and wisdom to share about how they've …

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Microchurches! Today we will hear from Dori Yuen in the San Francisco. Dori is the executive director of the Channel Network, a discipleship focused family of missionaries in the Bay Area. Listen in to hear about the lessons they are learning as missionaries and as a network, and some tools and rhythms …

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches, where we'll hear from Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground. They'll share some interesting insights into how they've contextualized their network to their communities, how their missionaries have helped shape their culture and how they serve, and of course some inspiring stories of m…

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week kicks off a new series hearing from networks around the country who are pursuing these smaller expressions of church in their own contexts. In this episode, we'll sit down with Daniel Yang of the Prodigal Network in Chicago, IL. You'll hear about the ways that things like history and …

Thanks for tuning into Part 2 of our conversation on Kingdom Ecosystems with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. In this episode, you're sure to be inspired and challenged to think differently about your circles and communities you engage with on a daily basis, and how God might be calling you or those around you to be the church in th…

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches. To continue in our series of Reimagining Microchurch, in this episode you will be able to tune-in to a conversation with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. They will share their experiences with learning the needs of their contexts and being the church through building within their…

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series by hearing from Mark Scandrette, founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life. In this …

Welcome back, and thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches. Last episode, we sat down with Alan Hirsch and reflected on the missional conversation thus far. Today, we're joined by both Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders, to continue this conversation and to unpack what it means for the future of the church. You will hear insights into what A…

Thanks for listening in to this week's episode. We're continuing in our series this week by hearing from Alan Hirsch once again as we dive into what the missional conversation has consisted of thus far. You will hear about the way this conversation has shifted over the years and where it might be headed, as well as some challenges that movements an…

Welcome to Season 4 of Microchurches! Thank you so much for tuning in. We're kicking off this season with a series called Reimagining Microchurch. In this particular episode, you'll be hearing from Alan Hirsch, an influential thinker and leader in the world of missional Christianity. Alan is known for his work in helping churches and organizations …

While you wait for Season 4, here's a BONUS episode where we sit down with Hugh Halter and talk about kids, parenthood, and making the mission of God a family story. For those of us who are parents, we want to raise our kids to know deeply God's love and saving grace. In this episode, you'll learn practical tools to equip you to do this, and how mi…

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. To wrap up season 3, we are bringing it full circle and debriefing lessons from the microchurch stories we've heard from all over the world. Come listen in as Tomy and Lucas discuss the different lessons, barriers, values, and other insights shared by these brave microchurches in their vastl…

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! As we near the end of this series, we wanted to talk about the Liturgy of a Microchurch. We will sit down with Jeremy Stephens, and hear about how having a liturgy can bring a kind of order that keeps your community accountable, while also creating freedom to serve God and love on those you are…

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series talking about Microchurch Life. You will hear from Lucas Pulley about how conflict and the process of dissent generally will happen within a microchurch model, and best practices for leading and shepherding within those spaces. Resources mentioned: Undergro…

Welcome to this episode of Microchurches. In this series we are talking about all things Microchurch Life, and particularly things that are helpful for microchurch leaders to consider. In this episode we hear from Jeremy Stephens about the Life Cycles, and how the dissolving, pivoting, or rebooting of microchurches is not uncommon and is often embr…

Thank you for joining us in this episode of Microchurches! Today we are kicking off a new series all about microchurch life by sitting down with Lucas Pulley and Jeremy Stephens and discussing what we often mean by "rule of life". Because microchurches function differently than more "event-based" churches or ministries might, a set of expectations …

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. Today we will sit down with Kathryn Eng from the Underground Clinic and Julie Wood from Just Initiative. You will learn how they have learned to cultivate community within their team, and disciple and shepherd their team members as part of the mission they've been called to. Resources mentio…

Welcome back to Microchurches! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions regarding microchurches, and sitting down with various leaders and missionaries to hear about their experiences and how they might answer these questions. In this episode, we will hear from Jeremy Stephens about the benefits, risks, and best practices when…

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches! This week we are diving into one of our most frequently asked questions: What do microchurches do about kids? We'll hear from Jessica Stephens and Emily Binder, who will discuss not only raising and caring for kids in their family and community, but the role children actually play in mission…

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions in the world of microchurches. This week we sit down with George Wood and Jon Dengler, who, from their experience with men in recovery and those in poverty, will discuss with us how not to lose heart in a dedicated lifetime of ministry. Don't m…

Thanks for joining us! This week we are kicking off a new series going over frequently asked questions when it comes to microchurch life. We'll sit down with Lucas Pulley, Jeremy Stephens, and Bill Couchenour to discuss accountability in mission, and how microchurches can do that well while still releasing and empowering leaders to go where they ar…

Thanks for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! This week we continue in our series of hearing from microchurches all over the world by sitting down with Scott Williams and his experience with microchurches in Southeast Asia. As he navigates through mission in a country that is under immense crisis, you'll hear about the ways that Scott has seen…