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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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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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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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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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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Pastor Andy teaches an important lesson from the life of King David that gives us clear, practical tools to recognize choices that shape our future and avoid those that lead to regret.By Andy Wood
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Pastor Andy continues our Road to Freedom series with a message about how to discover the real source of your struggles.By Andy Wood
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3 mistakes to avoid with your Lead Pastor
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23:343 mistakes to avoid with your Lead or Supervising Pastor Mistake #1: Wrong assumptions In the middle of a difficult moment with leadership relationships, it is very easy to assume the worst about them. A Christian counselor friend once said, “When we assume the motives of someone else we are wrong most of the time.” I have learned this is very true…
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Pastor Stacie gives a special message about how we can support and help the next generation of the church to find freedom.By Stacie Wood
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Pastor Andy opens our new series, The Road to Freedom, with a message about how to take your first step toward freedom.By Andy Wood
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The Most Important Question You'll Ever Have To Answer
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32:00By Buddy Owens
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Pastor Andy brings a special Easter message about how we can overcome our doubts.By Andy Wood
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Pastor Kurt gives a special message about how we can live our lives like Jesus.By Kurt Johnston
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Pastor Buddy preaches a special message about the significance of Palm Sunday in our lives today.By Buddy Owens
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