Giving pastors a vision for discipleship in their local church that's more than closing the back door or retaining church members, but transformative.
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Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, a conversation with church leaders that focuses on important issues in disciple-making through ongoing Bible study groups. Your host, Ken Braddy, is Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, a group leader, author, blogger, and has been a discipleship pastor and 30-year champion of disciple-making through groups in the local church.
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Follow one church's journey as they depart from modern church growth trends and reinvent themselves by equipping everyday Christians to live out their faith in real life. Find episodes and show notes at www.dereksanford.com/reinventingchurch
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Offering hope and inspiration for women’s ministry leaders and team members of all stages (from new to seasoned) serving in their local church community. Episodes will feature women’s ministry tips and resources on topics including discipleship, Bible study, mentoring, event planning, fellowship, leadership, volunteers, prayer, and icebreaker games. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of women’s ministry, and we’ll learn from seasoned women’s ministry leaders. Together we’ll fill our ministry t ...
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The Overcomers podcast interviews people about overcoming adversity. We believe that adversity can become your advantage. We ask people to tell us how their past has built muscles instead of scars. The topics that we cover include abuse, addiction, incarceration, depression, anxiety, health problems, loss of income, loss of employment. Each person will share how they navigated these situations in life to become the Overcomer that they are today.
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All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size-inclusive bike community. Join Marley and Ellen as they explore the ideas surrounding “All Bodies On Bikes” and the impact this movement has on communities. We will explore themes such as inclusivity on group rides, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that “All Bodies On Bikes” has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole. Our podcas ...
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The Roundup Podcast is focused on reaching the college campus, developing leaders and sending kingdom multipliers. Host Mitch Tidwell is the Collegiate Associate at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. This podcast is created by the SBTC and provided through Cooperative Program giving.
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S7E6: Using Technology to Strengthen Group Community with Crystal Mazzuca
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36:14In an age when connection is just a click away, many small group leaders are asking: How can we use technology to bring people closer together without replacing real, meaningful relationships? In this episode of Disciple-Making in Community, host Ken Braddy is joined by Crystal Mazzuca to explore how Bible study groups can build stronger community …
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S7E5: Strengthening Community Through Meaningful Prayer with Dwayne McCrary
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33:25In a world full of noise and distraction, prayer has the power to anchor us - and our groups - in what truly matters. But for many small group leaders, prayer can feel routine or even rushed. So how do we move from surface-level prayers to meaningful conversations with God that deepen community and stir hearts for the lost? In this episode of Disci…
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27: From Vision to Action: Crafting Our Future
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18:41This special audio-only bonus episode of 'Reinventing Church' features Danielle, Derek, and Aaron discussing the critical components of their church's vision frame for the staff and broader community. They delve into the mission, values, strategy, and measures that guide their ministry, all aimed at aligning with their 'Awake the Lake' 10-year visi…
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S7E4: Building Community Through Fellowship in Bible Study Groups with Andrea Lennon
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36:12In a culture that often values convenience over connection, small group leaders carry the vital responsibility of cultivating spaces where people feel known, welcomed, and spiritually encouraged. But how do we move beyond just meeting for Bible study and into meaningful community? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sit…
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S7E3: How to Build Strong Church Community Through Group Leadership with Pastor David Loyed
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33:37When was the last time your leadership team truly felt like a community, not just a collection of volunteers? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with David Loyed, adult discipleship pastor at Whitesburg Baptist Church, to explore what it takes to build genuine community within church groups—starting with lead…
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EP 103: Behind the Scenes: Summer Break and Fall Women's Ministry Conference News
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5:21This summer has been full of unexpected changes and God’s gentle redirection. As I share in the latest episode of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast, I’m navigating a busy season of manuscript edits, family responsibilities, and preparations for our upcoming online Women’s Ministry Conference. Listen in to hear the latest news! Thank you for list…
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S7E2: Building Community Through Serving with Kim Harris
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34:22What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your small group isn’t found in your meeting room, but out in your community? In this episode of Disciple-Making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with Kim Harris from the Noonday Association to talk about how service can be a catalyst for deeper relationships and stronger discipleship. If you’ve …
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Unbound 2025: Marley actually trained for a race! What to expect from recovery, and other stories
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30:17Marley had an awesome time at Unbound 2025! She and Ellen sit down to talk about what was different this year—her 5th time riding—plus what she recommends for future rides and what to expect from your body after you've completed a long bike ride. (109 miles of gravel takes its toll, no matter what!)By Marley Blonsky
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S7E1. Rebuilding Community with Ben Mandrell
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32:24In the wake of isolation brought on by the pandemic, many small group leaders have wrestled with a pressing question: How do we rebuild the kind of authentic community that leads to real spiritual transformation? In this episode of the podcast, host Ken Braddy is joined by Ben Mandrell —church planter, former pastor, and president and CEO of Lifewa…
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Flip the Coin: Redefining Stress and Taking Back Your Life with Derek Clark
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36:40In this powerful episode, we’re joined by keynote speaker, athletic trainer, and wellness coach Derek Clark—the creator of the Stress Recovery Game Plan. Derek’s story will leave you speechless and inspired as he shares how a high blood pressure reading led to life-saving heart surgery, a prostate cancer diagnosis, and ultimately, a total mindset t…
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Leading from Prayer with John Durham (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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54:54In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading from Prayer with John Durham.By John Durham
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It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox (Roundup 2025 Breakout
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48:01In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox.By Nick Maddox
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Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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1:01:03In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson.By Andy Abramson
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Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline with Cody Carroll (Roundup Breakout Session 2025)
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56:56In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline Within Your Ministry with Cody Carroll.By Cody Carroll
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Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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59:56In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary.By Ethan McCreary
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Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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1:09:51In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney.By Jesse Chaney
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Leading a Sexual Freedom Ministry with Ben Calkins (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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59:29In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading a Sexual Freedom Ministry with Ben Calkins.By Ben Calkins
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Leading When God Feels Distant with Emily Seydell (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey (Roundup 2025)
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54:00In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey.By Drew Humphrey
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Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton (Roundup 2025)
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59:55In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton.By Aaron Clayton
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Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas
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58:15In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas.By Josh Thomas
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On-Campus Ministries: Friend, Not Foe with Will Bowden (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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52:49In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On-Campus Ministries: Friend, Not Foe with Will Bowden.By Will Bowden
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On Mission Now: Mobilizing Students for Short-Term Impact with Long-Term Vision with Matt Naismith
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57:14In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On Mission Now: Mobilizing Students for Short-Term Impact with Long-Term Vision with Matt Naismith.By Matt Naismith
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Leadership that Develops Healthy Leaders with Brandon Gilbert (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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57:25In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leadership that Develops Healthy Leaders with Brandon Gilbert.By Brandon Gilbert
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Does Jesus Actually Sound Like Good News in 2025? with Ben Connelly (Roundup 2025 Breakout)
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48:37In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Does Jesus Actually Sound Like Good News in 2025? (Apologetics Focus) with Ben Connelly.By Ben Connelly
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Myths That Hinder Collegiate Evangelism with Paul Worcester (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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56:48In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Myths That Hinder Collegiate Evangelism with Paul Worcester.By Paul Worcester
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver
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51:31In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver.By Hannah McIver
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College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald (Roundup Breakout Session
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1:02:17In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald.By John James, Kendall McDonald
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Overcoming Barriers to Sending with Jon Chasteen (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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54:05In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Overcoming Barriers to Sending (Summer and After College) with Jon Chasteen.By Jon Chasteen
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Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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53:52In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten.By Bryan Wooten
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Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson
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1:00:42In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson.By Mitchell Johnson
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📣 Announcing All Bodies on Bikes NEW membership program! 📣 PLUS All Bodies on Bikes on The Today Show & summer events
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25:21Friends! Listeners! We're back with updates on some exciting news from All Bodies on Bikes! First be sure to sprint, not toodle, over to our website to be one of the first to get in on the All Bodies on Bikes Membership program! We've launched this new feature with 4 exciting tiers to choose from. There is something literally for everyone so go che…
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EP 102: What Women’s Ministry Leaders Need to Know About Copyrights and Movie Licenses
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14:17In this episode, Cyndee dives into an often-overlooked but incredibly important topic for women’s ministry leaders: copyrights and movie licenses. Drawing from her own experiences and lessons learned, Cyndee unpacks what every ministry leader needs to know about honoring copyrights—covering everything from sharing Bible study materials and song lyr…
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S6E10: Overcoming Small Group Attendance Challenges with Brandon Adams
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35:19Every small group leader has faced it—slumps in attendance that leaves you wondering how to reignite your group’s passion and connection. In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with Brandon Adams to discuss strategies for overcoming attendance challenges. Together, they share insights on creating a welcoming envi…
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S6S9: Training My Replacement with Nathan Miller
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37:50As small group leaders, we know the importance of investing in others—especially when it comes to raising up new leaders. But how do we ensure we're not just filling spots but truly developing individuals who will carry the mission of the church forward? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy and guest Nathan Miller discus…
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26: Season Finale! What have we learned so far in our transition to a missional model? | Televangelists | Lessons from a 40-Day digital fast | Holy Week Reflections
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42:05Derek and Danielle reflect on six lessons they've learned this season as they transition from a church growth model to a missional multiplication model. For full show notes, visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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Ep 101: A Surprising Shift: Gen Z Women, Faith, and the Future of Women’s Ministry
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36:20In today’s episode, host Cyndee Ownbey sits down with Cicely Corry, the editorial director at Barna Group, for a powerful conversation about reaching Gen Z women in your church. Drawing on fresh data from Barna’s latest research, Cyndee and Cicely dive into some eye-opening trends—like why young women are leaving the church at higher rates and what…
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S6E8: Self-Care for Group Leaders with Mark Dance
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34:34As leaders, we often pour ourselves into the work of others—but who’s taking care of you? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy and guest Dr. Mark Dance discuss the critical importance of self-care for group leaders. They explore the scriptural basis for self-care, how to recognize burnout, and the need for setting bounda…
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25. A New Approach to Developing People | The Tape Ministry | A simple format for staff trainings | A Unique Approach to Baby Dedications
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48:55Beyond hopping people from program to program and calling it discipleship. How can the church actually devleop people into Christilikenss. Join this fascinating conversation with Diane Wright. For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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S6E7: Beyond Lecture: Teaching with Variety with Peter Burmeister
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36:53As small group leaders, we know that keeping everyone engaged during Bible study can be a challenge. Is the traditional lecture-style Bible study the most effective way to communicate God's Word, or is there a better way to engage and connect with the diverse learning styles within your group? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host K…
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24: How to make the shift from church programs to relational discipleship | Christian Woodstock | Defining a Multiplying Church | Considering a hot-off-the-presses Strategic Planning Tool
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49:58Dave Rhodes and Shane Stacey from Clarity House talk about how churches can unintentionally lead with programs and how to pivot to a relational disciple-making approach. For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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Technology and Discipleship Pathways - Derek Maxson
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37:49Derek's goal is to help churches and pastors be more effective and joyful. With experience as student / executive pastor, church board chairman and technology company leader, Derek has experience in many leadership contexts and is passionate for the church. Derek was a student ministry pastor through most of his twenties in California and Oregon. A…
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S6E6: From Cliques to Community with Alicia Wong
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39:42Have you ever walked into a small group and immediately felt like an outsider? Maybe you've seen groups within your church that seem more like exclusive circles than welcoming communities. While strong friendships are a great thing, they can unintentionally turn groups into cliques that make newcomers feel unwelcome. So how do we shift our small gr…
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23: Helping Churches Transition from Teaching Center to Training Center | 90’s “Contemporary” worship | Our Preaching Calendar Process | Roundtable Training Benefits
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46:55Dave Rhodes and Shane Stacey from Clarity House discuss the major shift happening in disciple-making churches to adopt an approach of training over teaching. For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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EP 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: An Interview with Women's Ministry Toolbox Founder Cyndee Ownbey
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17:50Welcome to a special celebration here on the Women's Ministry Toolbox podcast! In this landmark 100th episode, our host, Cyndee Ownbey, who is not only a seasoned women's ministry leader but also the visionary behind the Women's Ministry Toolbox, takes a moment to reflect on her journey. Over the years, what began as a humble blog has blossomed int…
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S6E5: Managing Over Talkers—Keeping Small Group Discussions Balanced with Alan Raughton
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34:47Every small group leader has faced this challenge—a well-meaning but overly talkative group member who dominates the discussion. How do you keep the conversation balanced without discouraging participation? How do you ensure that quieter members feel heard? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with Alan Raughto…
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22: Reimagining worship gatherings through a missional lens
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54:34How should we think about our worship liturgy if we have a room full of missionaries vs. a room full of consumers? A conversation with Andrew Silbert. For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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S6E4: AI Technology in Small Groups: A tool, or A Distraction? with Dwayne McCrary
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39:34Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and even engage with Scripture—but what does that mean for small group leaders? Can AI actually help with Bible study preparation, or does it pose more risks than rewards? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with Dr. Dwayne McCrary to discuss the role…
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Creating inclusive & authentic cycling apparel for all bodies with Shredly founder Ashley Rankin
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43:02Marley and Ellen sit down with Ashley Rankin, founder of Shredly, to discuss how her brand is redefining women's mountain bike and activewear apparel through inclusive sizing, vibrant designs, and a commitment to sustainability. We explore Shredly's mission, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the impact of creating a welcoming community for al…
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21: Unleashing the Church Beyond Sunday
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1:11:08For full show notes visit: https://dereksanford.com/reinventingchurchBy Derek Sanford
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