Best Firestarters Network Podcasts (2025)

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Stories of Growing Churches with Jodie Thorpe 27:49

3d ago27:49

27:49

Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Stories of Growing Churches with Craig Sweeney-Essex 29:45

11d ago29:45

29:45

Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Stories of Growing Churches with Ali Summers 31:03

20d ago31:03

31:03

Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Stories of Growing Churches with Yinka Oyekan 29:56

27d ago29:56

29:56

Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Stories of Growing Churches with Josh Kane 28:59

1M ago28:59

28:59

Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Season 4 Intro 21:11

1M ago21:11

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Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Season 4 Trailer 1:09

1M ago1:09

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Send us a text This season Chrissy and Alex will speak to a variety of Baptist ministers and leaders from all over the UK. Each week we will hear stories from Baptist churches that are growing and learn key leadership takeaways from leaders who are serving the church in a variety of contexts and styles. To find out more about Firestarters, go to ww…

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Bonus Episode: Answering Your Questions About Scattered Church w/Joel Ward 36:21

10M ago36:21

36:21

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Reflections 10 Years Into the Scattered Church Journey 24:00

10M ago24:00

24:00

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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What to Expect When Embarking on a Scattered Church Model w/Tom Bowring 33:40

10M ago33:40

33:40

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Preventing the Rubber Band Effect w/Andy & Sue Glover 34:37

10M ago34:37

34:37

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Where To Begin with a New Microchurch w/Dave Criddle 33:34

11M ago33:34

33:34

Send us a text If you'd like to find out more about Dave Criddle's new book as mentioned on the podcast, you can find that at www.davecriddle.com. This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with minis…

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Leadership in a Scattered Church w/Andy & Sue Glover 34:21

11M ago34:21

34:21

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Discipling Children and Young People in Microchurches w/Hannah Harris 29:42

11M ago29:42

29:42

Send us a text To find the children's ministry resources spoken about on this podcast go to www.faithfillers.com. This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are o…

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A Family Affair (2024) 1:02:15

11M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

It’s a big year for #ZacAttack as we return to talk about Zac Efron’s newest film, A Family Affair, co-starring Nicole Kidman, Joey King, and Kathy Bates! We talk about how A Family Affair feels like a meta take on Zef’s career, how the movie always feels like it’s moonlighting as a car commercial, and how it seems unsure about who the main charact…

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Key Characteristics of Scattered Churches - Pt 2 28:54

11M ago28:54

28:54

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Key Characteristics of Scattered Churches - Pt 1 27:12

12M ago27:12

27:12

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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How Microchurches Multiply w/Jack Sykes 31:02

12M ago31:02

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Send us a text You can reach Jack Sykes and Big Life at [email protected]. This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of sc…

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The Benefit of Microchurch for Discipleship w/Simon Hall 31:40

12M ago31:40

31:40

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Are Microchurches Really "Church"? 33:04

1y ago33:04

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Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Theology of the Small 25:49

1y ago25:49

25:49

Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Season 3 Trailer 1:53

1y ago1:53

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Send us a text This season Alex and Chrissy will be joined by ministers of local Baptist churches as they explore the ideas from their new book Scattered Not Small. Each week they will dig into conversations with ministers and church leaders who are on the frontlines leading a variety of scattered churches with the primary aim of effectively reachi…

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Nikki Groom on Crafting a Life of Impact and Authenticity 39:48

1y ago39:48

39:48

In this riveting episode of the Firestarter Podcast, host Willa Kammerer dives deep into a conversation with Nikki Groom, a force of nature in the entrepreneurial world. Nikki, known for helping women leaders embrace their worth, shares her transformative journey from starting a misaligned business to discovering clarity and purpose in her work. Th…

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Season II - Intro Episode | Rising Through Alignment: A New Chapter 5:17

1y ago5:17

5:17

Join host Willa Kammerer as we step into the transformative world of Season 2 of the Firestarter Podcast, where alignment, purpose, and deep, real conversations take center stage. This season, we delve into the lives of inspiring women who are navigating the complexities of life, overcoming challenges, and embracing their strength. From Willa's per…

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Ricky Stanicky (2024) 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

#ZacAttack is back already to talk about the newly-released Ricky Stanicky, now available to stream on Amazon Prime! After working our way through a complicated production backstory that includes so many of our guys (and exploring the history of the Hollywood Black List survey), we discuss how Zef is (once again) threatening to join the Fast & Furi…

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The Iron Claw (2023) 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

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#ZacAttack makes its triumphant return to the (podcasting) ring as we grapple with last year’s Von Erich family biopic The Iron Claw! Joe shares his history with the Von Erich family and Joey shares his history with watching this movie twice. We talk about the wildly depressing stuff *omitted* from this already-depressing film, talk about Zef’s dec…

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Evangelism For People Who Don't Do Evangelism 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss evangelism for people who don't do evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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Engaging Your Community 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss the best ways to engage with your community when doing evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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Asking Good Questions 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss how to ask good questions when doing evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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Finding Your Style 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss finding your personal style of evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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Evangelistic Prayer 28:36

1+ y ago28:36

28:36

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss evangelistic prayer as a key part of evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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What's happening when we do evangelism? 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

20:14

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris discuss what's happening in the spiritual when we are doing evangelism. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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Building a Courageous Church Community 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

29:49

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris are joined by pastors and leadership coaches, John and Kirsty Pope to discuss some keys for building a courageous church community to make it easier to apply the Firestarters Principle of Take Real Risks. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com. Connect with Jo…

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Practical Tips for Managing Change in Ministry 31:07

2y ago31:07

31:07

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris are joined by pastors and leadership coaches, John and Kirsty Pope to discuss practical tips for managing change in ministry that can make it easier to apply the Firestarters Principle of Reorganise More Often Than You Think. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk…

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Establishing Healthy Rhythms That Catalyse Growth 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

Send us a text Podcast hosts Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris are joined by pastors and leadership coaches, John and Kirsty Pope to discuss how establishing healthy rhythms can make it easier to apply the Firestarters Principle of Intensity of Leader-Led Prayer and Fasting. Find out more about Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com. Connect…

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Season 2 Trailer - Evangelism For People Who Don't Do Evangelism 1:43

2y ago1:43

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Send us a text Chrissy Remsberg and Alex Harris give a sneak peek at what's to come on this season of the podcast. Find out more about the Firestarters Network at www.firestartersuk.com.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock Outtro 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg recap the seven traits of growing churches and discuss a bit about what's to come later in the year.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: A Look at Scattered Models of Church w/Andy Glover 35:11

2y ago35:11

35:11

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Andy Glover pastor at Hoole Baptist Church to discuss Scattered Models of Church for disciple-making and mission.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: Reorganise More Often Than You Think w/Chris Knight 32:43

2y ago32:43

32:43

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Chris Knight co-leader at Beacon Church to take a closer look at the principle, Reorganise More Often Than You Think.By Firestarters Network

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The Story of LBC w/Aaron Jarvis 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

Send us a text Aaron Jarvis joins Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg a second time to discuss the story of Londonderry Baptist Church (LBC).By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: Take Real Risks w/Darren Bovis-Coulter 30:55

2y ago30:55

30:55

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Darren Bovis-Coulter former pastor at Limbrickwood Baptist Church to take a closer look at the principle, Take Real Risks.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: The People You Have Are Enough w/Pauline Wills 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Pauline Wills, pastor of Blaby Baptist Church in Leicester, to discuss the fifth principle - The People You Have Are Enough.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: Clarity and Agreement w/Nick & Marjorie Allan 35:33

2y ago35:33

35:33

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Nick and Marjorie Allan from The Well in Sheffield to discuss the fourth principle from the book, On This Rock - Clarity and Agreement.By Firestarters Network

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The Story of Hope Whitby 31:43

2y ago31:43

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Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined once more by Bec Coates from Hope Whitby in Whitby to take a closer look at the story of Hope Whitby. This discussion focuses in on how the 7 principles of growth are seen and experienced in this non-traditional model of church.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: Let Your Evangelists Be Heard w/Nathan Hunt 33:55

2y ago33:55

33:55

Send us a text Alex Harris and Chrissy Remsberg are joined by Nathan Hunt, pastor of Shinfield Community Church in Reading, to discuss the third principle - Let Your Evangelists Be Heard.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: The Gospel Simply Told w/Aaron Jarvis 31:54

2y ago31:54

31:54

Send us a text In this episode Alex and Chrissy are joined by Aaron Jarvis from LBC (Londonderry Baptist Church) to discuss the principle of The Gospel is Simply Told.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: An Intensity of Prayer & Fasting w/Bec Coates 31:26

2y ago31:26

31:26

Send us a text In this episode Bec Coates from Hope Whitby joins Alex and Chrissy to discuss the first principle in the book - an Intensity of Prayer and Fasting.By Firestarters Network

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On This Rock: Simple lessons and achievable habits for church growth 23:17

2y ago23:17

23:17

Send us a text In this episode Alex and Chrissy give an overview of the principles discussed in the book and take a look at a what’s head this season.By Firestarters Network

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The Firestarters Network Podcast Trailer 1:55

2y ago1:55

1:55

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Firestarter (2022) 55:16

2+ y ago55:16

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#ZacAttack returns again (like it’s a normally-scheduled podcast) to cover Zac Efron’s *other* new movie from 2022: Firestarter! Before we dive into the movie, we talk about his profile in Men’s Health and Vanessa Hudgens’s profile in Nylon. Then, we dive into Firestarter (which we eventually settle on calling “Strange Things”) as we explore the fi…

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