Welcome to the weekly podcast of Saddleback Church led by Pastor Andy Wood. To learn more, visit saddleback.com or download the Saddleback App.
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If you’re a parent, Kurt Johnston, Liza Gant, and the Parent Skills Podcast want to help you win! Parenting is tough stuff and it often feels like you’re all alone, but the reality is every parent has experienced the highs and lows, ups and downs, speed bumps, pot holes and pit falls that come with raising kids. Whatever stage of parenting you find yourself in, The Parent Skills Podcast has something for you!
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Small group leaders, pastors, and more discussing strategies for growth and community in church groups. The Small Group Network is an international ministry that equips churches to engage in deeper discipleship and community.
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Putting It Together Again When It's All Fallen Apart: Saddleback Small Group Series
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Life crises can throw you into a tailspin, a lost job, a failed relationship, a struggling business, a financial mess. Where do you start? How do you pull it together? How do you begin again? Tom Holladay experienced a catastrophe first-hand when a sudden flood in California destroyed his home, his church, and the homes of many church members. Tom and his congregation had to rebuild, and they used the principles in the book of Nehemiah to get back on their feet. Now a teaching pastor at Sadd ...
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😍 Parents, it’s time to celebrate! The On Purpose Parents, a Saddleback Parents Podcast has arrived, and we’re here to help you win at parenting! As parents ourselves, we know that parenting is the toughest, most important job on the planet! You can’t possibly do it alone. And now you don’t have to, because we’re your people! Tune in for helpful and insightful tips and advice, creative ideas, and loads of encouragement to help you raise happy and healthy kids and win at being an On Purpose P ...
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Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards & Jason Carson in the longest-running youth ministry podcast on the planet. It's another weekly "team meeting." They dive into your youth ministry questions, take time to encourage you, discuss ministry, and laugh together. It is just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening. Check out some of the amazing resources and fantastic youth worker community at: http://downloadyouthministry.com
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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Jesus always has more life for you than you have known. How do we follow him and discover what it is to flourish and thrive in today's complex, challenging world? How do we have the intimate relationship with God our hearts long for? Troy Marshall Kennedy responds to these all-important questions as a veteran pastor, teacher, and author. Join us as we explore rhythms of life and practice to help us love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus in our everyday lives. Season one episodes will ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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This weekend, Pastor Stacie Wood concluded our Fight For Your Family series with a message on how God designed every person and role within the family to reflect his goodness and order. Through Scripture, she showed that whether single, married, a parent, or a child, each of us has been given a distinct role and calling to follow God with faith and…
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Divine Design: Discovering God’s Design for Family
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55:31From the very beginning, God created men and women with equal value, distinct roles, and a shared purpose to reflect his image and bring blessing to the world. This weekend, Pastor Andy continued our Fight For Your Family series with a powerful reminder that God is the designer of marriage, family, and relationships. Walking through Scripture, he h…
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10 Practical Steps for Handling Upset Individuals in Small Group Ministry In this episode of SG Squared, Pastor Steve Gladen, with over 25 years of small group ministry experience, and his co-host Derek discuss valuable advice on managing upset individuals within small group ministry. The conversation includes light-hearted pre-show banter about th…
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Pastor Andy Wood continues the Fight for Your Family series with a powerful teaching on perseverance when family life feels hard. Using Galatians 6, he reminds us that what we sow today shapes tomorrow—and that with God’s help, we can rewrite our family story. With practical tools like the Family Vision Guide, Andy also encourages couples, parents,…
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Every life is centered on something, whether it is work, family, success, or comfort. These things shape our choices and priorities, often without us realizing it. Pastor Andy reminded us that God designed us to put Him at the center of our lives, and when He is first, everything else like our family, work, money, and calling finds its right place.…
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What if your home became the center of spiritual growth, hope, and transformation for your family? This weekend, Pastor Andy Wood kicks off Fight For Your Family with a bold challenge to wake up and take charge against the battles facing our families. God has a powerful design for the family, and when we follow his lead, our lives flourish. Through…
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This weekend marks a historic moment as Saddleback launches a new Small Groups system designed to make finding connection simple and life-giving. Pastor Stacie Wood teaches us that God created us to live in community, not in isolation. Looking at the example of the early church in Acts, Pastor Stacie shows how both large worship gatherings and smal…
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SGN Update #3 & 10 Things That Could Be A Part Of Your Group Guidelines
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37:45SGN Update #3 & 10 Things That Could Be A Part Of Your Group Guidelines Join hosts Steve Gladen and Derek Olson for a lively and insightful episode packed with updates from the Small Group Network and a practical deep dive into crafting effective small group guidelines. Steve shares the latest on SGN’s mission, new initiatives, and the ongoing effo…
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Guest speaker Randy Frazee concludes our Art of Neighboring series, showing us how to move from crowded loneliness into meaningful relationships with the people around us. We discover God’s design for community and how loving our neighbors as ourselves transforms both their lives and ours. Through small, intentional actions in your own neighborhood…
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Pastor Andy Wood teaches us that God gives extraordinary power to ordinary people to accomplish his will. Looking at the story of Peter and John in Acts 4, we learn how God equips and empowers us to step out in faith. When we rely on his power, incredible change can happen. In this message, learn what God can do through the power of your testimony,…
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Pastor Andy Wood shows us how to practice good neighboring by being present with others, sharing life, and extending hospitality.By Andy Wood
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Pastor Andy Wood returns to launch our new series, The Art of Neighboring, inviting us to love our neighbors through the abundant love God pours into our lives.By Andy Wood
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5 Tips to Set Your Small Groups Up Strong
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28:44Five Essential Tips for Setting Up Strong Small Groups This Fall with Steve Gladen In this engaging episode of SG Squared, Derek hosts Steve Gladen, a seasoned small group ministry leader with over 25 years of experience, to share five essential tips for setting up strong small groups this fall. Steve makes two major announcements, discussing his d…
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Guest speaker Wayne Cordeiro shares how God often does his greatest work during the quiet, in-between moments of life.By Wayne Cordeiro
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A New Day At The Small Group Network (BONUS EPISODE)
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8:46The Next Chapter for Small Group Network: A Vision of Connection and Impact Learn more at https://smallgroupnetwork.com In this special edition of SG Squared, Steve Gladen passionately shares his personal journey and the transformative power of small groups, beginning with his family's conversion story. Following his departure from Saddleback Churc…
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Guest speaker Darren Whitehead invites us to go on a 28 Digital Fast after discussing the impact of smartphones and technology over our lives.By Darren Whitehead
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Guest speaker Lee Strobel talks about where we see the supernatural in our world today and how that can strengthen our faith.By Lee Strobel
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Guest speaker Hosanna Wong opens our new series, Off the Shelf, with a message about how we can reveal God’s love to those around us.By Hosanna Wong
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Our team of pastors teach about what it means to be fully alive by God.By Kurt Johnston and Matt Heer
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7 Ways Your Small Group Leaders Can Have The Best Summer Ever
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26:427 Ways to Encourage and Empower Small Group Leaders This Summer In this exciting episode of SG Squared, Steve Gladen, the global pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church, along with co-host Derek, discuss seven practical and creative ways to encourage and build into small group leaders during the summer. From handwritten cards and spontaneous dr…
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Pastor Andy teaches us about what it means to be God’s masterpiece.By Andy Wood
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Pastor Andy teaches about why God has set us apart and how that changes the way we live.By Andy Wood
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Pastor Andy and our campus pastors teach a message about how God loves his children.By Andy Wood & Jason Pogue
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Pastor Andy begins our new series, Identity Crisis, with a message about what it means to be chosen to be in God’s family.By Andy Wod
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The Best Part of Your Week: How to Make Groups Fun, Relational, and Life-Giving - Featuring Brad Shank
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35:11Enhancing Small Group Ministry: Insights from the Lobby Gathering In this episode of SG Squared, Steve Gladden and James Browning discuss the annual Lobby Gathering event in Southern California, which brings together small group pastors from around the world. The conversation highlights the inception of the Lobby Gathering, emphasizing the importan…
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Debunking Marriage Myths That Lead to Misery
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45:32Pastors Andy and Stacie close our Road to Freedom series with an important message about marriage.By Andy Wood & Stacie Wood
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Pastors Andy and Johnny teach us about what total freedom means and how we can stay free for our whole lives.By Andy Wood & Johnny Baker
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