What would you do if you weren't concerned with how others perceive you? Who would you be? Having the courage to be yourself and pursue your purpose requires vulnerability. This podcast details the conversations of two brothers Adam & Jarrod as they challenge themselves to face their fears and embrace the infinite potential of the universe. We also hope that this opens up a dialogue between someone in your life where you both can be vulnerable and share a new deep connection. New episodes fo ...
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Acts 29 is a global network of churches bound by relationship, theological clarity, and a shared missional commitment to church planting. Our mission is to catalyze a movement of effective and multiplying churches across the world to the glory of Christ. This interview-based podcast provides insights from pastors and leaders on topics related to church planting and theology.
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Driven to Ride shares the stories of motorcyclists from all walks of life: prominent journalists, racers, celebrities who you didn’t know rode motorcycles, first-time adventurers, and ordinary folks who have taken extraordinary adventures. Driven to Ride also documents the adventures of its host, Mark Long, further exploring his life-changing experiences on two wheels. You’ll meet riders just like you who share moving stories about why they love to ride and how the sport has changed their li ...
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Jim Sheppard on money, and fundraising in church planting.
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50:54In this episode Adam sits down with Jim Sheppard, Chairman & Principal of Genesis where to talk about money, discipling people around money, and fundraising in church planting.By Acts 29
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The one questions everyone from age 15 until they figure it out is who do you want to be. We are constantly directed by our emotions but through looking inwards and having practices that create space, we can start to be directed by behaviour, which we have an active say in. Emotions come and go like fuel in the car, but behaviour in the engine gett…
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Jon DelVecchio came to motorcycling later in life than many riders—as an adult and after starting a family. Yet, he’s accomplished a lot on two wheels, from becoming a Motorcycle Safety Foundation coach and the founder of the Street Skills School to the author of a popular riding technique book, “Cornering Confidence: The Formula for 100% Control i…
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"E.L. Doctorow said once said that 'Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can see only as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.' You don't have to see where you're going, you don't have to see your destination or everything you will pass along the way. You just have to see two or three feet ahead of you. Th…
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Taylor Burgess on the Role of Prayer in Church Growth
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57:56In this episode Adam sits down with Taylor Burgess of Cross Community Church in Beaufort, SC to talk about planting in a highly unchurch, transient town with a military base, and the role of prayer in church growth.By Acts 29
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From a teenage pizza-slinging street racer to a professional National Hot Rod Association-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racer, Steve Johnson understands the value of humble beginnings. He also knows exactly how it feels to reach 200 mph in less than 7 seconds. “I always tell everybody it’s like hanging on to a bullet after it's been shot out of…
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Samuel Vitalino and Friends on Planting Portuguese Speaking Churches in the US.
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31:24In this episode, Adam gets together with four Brazilian church planters who are planting Portuguese speaking churches in Florida. Samuel Vitalino in Kissimmee, Samy Anderson in Tampa, Neil Ribeiro in Fort Myers, and Filipe Manoel in Jacksonville. The guys share exciting stories of what God is doing amongst their churches in Florida.…
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Greek philosopher Plato is credited with the expression, “Our need will be the real creator,” which, loosely translated centuries later, became, “The true creator is necessity, who is the mother of our invention.” Peter Dering knows this feeling all too well, having come up with a device that, in the words of his company, Peak Design, “would make c…
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Zack Morgan and Adam Flynt on the Acts 29 Church Planting Pipeline
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50:12In this episode, Adam sits down with Zack Morgan, Church Planting Director of Training, Recruitment, and Assessment for Acts 29. They talk about Acts 29's church planting pipeline and the various aspects of it, what it is, who it is for, and what is new in the Acts 29 church planting world.By Acts 29
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The American Motorcyclist Association with Nick Haris
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1:16:54If you’re a motorcyclist living and riding in the U.S., Nick Haris works for you. Even more so if you’re one of the more than 200,000 members of the American Motorcyclist Association, whose tagline is “Rights, Riding, and Racing.” Haris leads a team of six who comprise the AMA’s government-relations department. Their job is to protect your rights a…
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Tim Bice and John Schroeder on "We plant churches worldwide"
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40:38In this episode, Tim Bice and John Schroeder discuss planting churches worldwide.By Acts 29
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Annick Magac and “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long grew up in different parts of the country, but they share common ground. They both live to ride and ride to live, as the saying goes, and they both have a strong sense of community. What’s more, Magac founded her own motorcycle-oriented podcast, “Féroce,” which, as its title suggests, inspires listen…
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Aaron Nebrija on seeking to serve your city well with your church plant
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44:40In this episode, Adam sits down with pastor and church planter Aaron Nebrija at City Life Charleston to talk about why he planted where he did, and what it looks like to use your church plant and building to bring about peace, prosperity, and preservation in your city. Aaron talks about seeking the welfare of your city and using your church's space…
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Motorcycling and politics don’t mix, right? They do for Nick Haris. In college, the Washington state native was an economics major and worked at a motorcycle shop. Degree in hand, he applied for his dream job: a government-relations role at the American Motorcyclist Association. “It was just kind of a natural combination of that interest in politic…
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When we are born we go into somebody training. This is a process of domestication so that we fit into society. We are taught who we are and how we have to behave. It's like wearing a space suit, and sometimes the space suit doesn't fit. One day we realise that we are not happy playing the character we were given. It's almost like we are living some…
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Cedric Lauchner on planting in an urban context during Covid, and the power of prayer in church planting.
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36:10In this episode, Cedric Lauchner of Dream Church in Jacksonville, FL shares his story of planting in an urban context during Covid, and what prayer has meant to his life and church as a church planter and pastor.By Acts 29
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Larry Fletcher grew up in Wisconsin in the late 1960s and early ’70s, like a lot of people his age, doing “silly stuff” on minibikes with his buddies. He took a break from motorcycling until he moved to Chicago as a 20-something. “I figured out, what a great way to commute,” he says. “Bikes were an easier way to get around, and I loved getting back…
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In this episode Adam talks to two church planters, one who recently finished a residency and another who is about to start a residency. They discuss the value of doing a church planting residency.By Acts 29
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Welcome to Siobhan Anderson's Soul! Siobhan in this episode opens up in a way that’s raw, honest, and totally unfiltered - exactly how she lives her everyday life. This episode gives us the joy of exploring her real and down to earth experience of life. The pressure of making money, childhood dreams, the reality of burnout & anxiety all mixed toget…
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Thalassa Van Beek fell in love with motorcycling as a teenager working as a hostess and model in her native Netherlands. She was handing out brochures at a trade show when a blue Yamaha YZF-R6 caught her eye. “Right then and there,” she recounts to “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long, “I decided to get my license because I needed to ride that bike.” Va…
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Bruce Wesley and Noel Heikkinen on convictional church planting, and the church planter as an evangelist.
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40:41In this episode, Adam talks with Bruce Wesley, pastor at Clear Creek Community Church, and Noel Heikkinen, pastor at Riverview Church about the importance of church planters developing strong convictions around the churches they plant, and why it is essential for church planters to practice a life of personal evangelism.…
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Brayden Hogan is someone who has turned knowledge into wisdom. He accomplishes this by continually learning, practicing, and reflecting on his experiences. Everyday he does the work on himself both mentally, physically, and spiritually. He understands that growth is about making mistakes, facing fears, and telling himself the truth. And through thi…
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Moms are the best advice-givers. Wyoming native Brady McLean once dated a woman from a multi-generational motorcycle family. “Her mom is the first one that I can ever remember saying, ‘Go fast, don’t die,’” he recalls. McLean took that message to heart and ultimately founded a lifestyle apparel brand by the same name dedicated to “the culture and c…
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David Fairchild and Chris Lewis on honing the craft of preaching and the slow and steady process of installing elders.
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45:11In this episode, Adam sits down with David Fairchild of Christ Community Church and Chris Lewis of Foothill Church to talk about honing the craft of preaching, the purpose of preaching, and the slow and methodical process of installing elders when planting a church.By Acts 29
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An Introverted Perfectionists guide to 2024.
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1:01:48Love yourself. Send us a text If you feel a call to like/follow the podcast on your chosen platform we would appreciate it greatly ! it will help us grow the podcast and create better content/get more guests. Much love always to those out there listening. If you feel the call to join the podcast also, reach out. We would love that <3 Follow us on I…
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Vanessa Ruck is a self-proclaimed “go-getter, a chase-your-dreams kind of girl.” Her path to motorcycling came in a roundabout way: on the heels of a devastating bicycle accident that required seven surgeries and put the adventure-lover out of action for most of a decade. During her recovery, Ruck decided that life-changing event would not dictate …
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Daniel Ritz stumbled upon motorcycling a dozen years ago while working as a newspaper editor in Southern California. “There was a small shop up the street from where I was living,” he tells “Driven to Ride” host Mark Long. “I started looking at Triumphs, and I saw the Scrambler as a good mix: heavy enough for big trips but light enough to still mov…
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Fear and vulnerability is different for everyone. Holly is a yoga and meditation teacher who has taught hundreds of people through her classes and retreats. She has brought her dreams to life and inspires people with her fun, kind, and positive nature. It can seem so simple for some people to follow their dreams and create what they want in life. H…
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David Fandey and Brandon Cash on how and when to install elders in your church plant.
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45:15In this episode, Adam sits down with David Fandey, pastor at The Fields Church in Carlsbad, CA and Brandon Cash, pastor at Oceanside Christian Fellowship in El Segundo, CA. They talk about the one thing they would tell a church planter, the wisdom of having an outside advisory board, learning to find the right pace for installing leadership, and ho…
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Some might say Aussie Alana Baratto was destined to work in the motorcycle industry. Her father was a rider, both on- and off-road, and he shared that cherished pastime with his daughters. Alana was gifted a Yamaha PW50 at age four and attended her first Grand Prix a year later. “It was something that I grew to love,” she explains, “and then decide…
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An Acts 29 Update and Church to Church Partnerships
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42:24In this episode, Adam sits down with Tyler Jones, VP of Acts 29 US, and Scott Zeller, VP of Acts 29 Global, to talk about what is happening in Acts 29. They discuss what church to church partnerships are and the power in churches in the network coming alongside one another to plant more churches.By Acts 29
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It is how they control us. Keeping us in line. Forecfully dimming our light. A series of beliefs ingrained in us from a very young age that we had absolutely no choice over. Through domestication they taught us how to behave. A reward/punishment system that has been so well mastered we carry it with us our entire life. We carry it with us in our mi…
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Ultimate Motorcycling - TeeJay Adams & Arthur Coldwells
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46:56There are few better examples of a relationship coming full circle than British expatriates Teejay Adams and Arthur Coldwells. The pair knew each other as teenagers, and even dated, but they didn’t marry until some 40 years later, well into adulthood, on the heels of other relationships, and, in Teejay’s case, raising three children. Another common…
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There cannot be light without darkness. Polarity is defined as "the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects". As beautiful as life can be, every light creates a shadow. There are many polarities within us; good and evil, love and hate, greed and compassion, fear and courage.... You cannot have one without the …
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Missional Lifestyle and global partnerships
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52:10Adam talks to Philip Moore about his church plant in the heart of Paris. They discuss the core competency of a missional lifestyle. They also talk about church to church partnerships.By Acts 29
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Motorcycling and music seem to go hand in hand, or at least that’s the opinion shared by Wes Fleming, the host of “Chasing the Horizon,” and Mark Long, the host of “Driven to Ride.” Both enjoy playing stringed instruments, Wes favoring the guitar while Mark is a bass player. “I don’t think that’s a bad thing,” admits Fleming, adding, “It’s the two …
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It takes courage to be vulnerable. It takes courage to speak up and let people know when you are struggling. Sean Karambasis exemplifies courage. He is vulnerable in sharing his journey and his struggles that he overcome along the way. Sean discussed the belief that is ingrained in the minds of so many young men. That showing and talking about emot…
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Chan Kilgore, Lead Pastor of New River Fellowship, talks about planting in South Florida, leading the US Southeast region for Acts 29, and disciple-making as one of the core competencies of Acts 29.By Acts 29
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Bob Starr considers himself “lucky,” having spent his entire career in the motorcycle industry, including more than 32 years at Yamaha in marketing and, currently, corporate communications. “I turned a passion of mine at a very early age into a lifelong career,” he says with the enthusiasm of a teenager, “and I have really, really enjoyed it. I hop…
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Have you ever felt like your life is one big repititous cycle? Have you ever realised your unhealthy behaviours just to fall back into the same vicious pattern time and time again? In this episode, Jarrod becomes extremely vulnerable in sharing the brutal cycle of his life that left him feeling empty and alone. He reflects on the character he learn…
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Jim Essian on Spiritual Vitality and Godly Leadership
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56:09Jim Essian, Lead Pastor of Paradox, talks about spiritual vitality and godly leadership as two of the core competencies of Acts 29. Jim and Adam then talk about Jim’s new book, Send.By Acts 29
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The couple that rides together, stays together, right? Well, Cassey Stone, founder of the “Hell Yeah! Moto” women’s dirt bike riding school, and Jacob Michna, former head of the AMA Hare and Hound National Championship Series now running the AMA West Hare Scramble Championship Series, bring vastly different two-wheel experiences to their relationsh…
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In Episode 8, Adam Bice is vulnerable and shares his journey from surviving to creating the life of his dreams. There is no creation without vulnerability, because creation is new and uncertain, and to share your true self takes courage and vulnerability. Adam opens up about his struggles and the moments of despair that led to this moment today. He…
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Joby Martin, Lead Pastor of the Church of Eleven22, talks about preaching as one of the core competencies of Acts 29. Joby and Adam then talk about Joby’s new book, Run Over By The Grace Train.By Acts 29
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Stage names often have interesting backstories. For Ryan Kluftinger, better known as “RyanF9,” host of the “FortNine” YouTube channel, the explanation is straightforward: His boss came up with the internet alias. At the time, Ryan wasn’t exactly pleased, but he shrugged it off, figuring that was a small cost for the opportunity to produce his own c…
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The joy, safety, acceptance, love, peace and happiness I find when I sit still, focus my attention and journey within is everything to me. I realise that everything I'm looking for in the external world is already within me. 'We are all made of stardust' - David Ji I connect to this stardust by boarding the ship that is meditation but there are man…
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Acts 29 Update with Brian Howard, Adam Flynt, Tyler Jones, And Justin Anderson
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41:26In this episode, Adam sits down with some of the other members of the Acts 29 Lead Team to talk about what is happening in the network this fall.By Acts 29
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Like so many of his peers, Sean Bice began his lifelong love affair with motorcycling on a minibike. His adventures in small-town, northern New York state eventually led to the purchase at age 16 of a two-stroke Yamaha RD350, which Bice still owns. “My dad was cool enough to go, ‘I’ll pay for half, you pay for half, but you have to take care of thi…
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Fear can be a friend that can protect you from danger. Fear tells us we need to fight, flight, or freeze. However, how often are we actually in imminent danger? Unfortunately, our minds cannot tell the difference between a real threat, and a perceived one. Our minds want us to stay in a confined box of known realities where the outcomes are predict…
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What comes to mind when someone says, “Sturgis”? As in, the annual motorcycle rally set in the South Dakota city of the same name. If you’re Mark Long, host of “Driven to Ride,” you know only what you’ve read or been told. See, before this year, Mark had never been to Sturgis, never mind the rally. So this past August, he packed his bags and pointe…
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