Best Jonny Morrison Podcasts (2026)

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Creative Direction, Music Videos, and Live Events with Mike Carson 39:49

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Mike Carson is a multidisciplinary creative director and designer. Last year, he co-creative directed and production designed Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, which drew over 133 million live viewers, making it the most-watched halftime performance ever and one of 2025’s biggest cultural moments. On this episode, Mike talks to IN PROX…

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PROX GEMS: Industry Tips and Advice 17:40

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Kick off the new year with advice from industry pros: manager James Swoope on why you need “something to manage” before getting representation, actor/writer/producer Azie Tesfai on asking for what you want and crowning yourself, and designer Jeff Staple on balancing art with business. Part of our special "Prox Gems" holiday mini episodes. Learn mor…

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Rereading Women in Scripture with Dr. Ingrid Faro 58:04

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In this episode, Jonny sits down with Old Testament scholar Dr. Ingrid Faro (Northern Seminary) to talk about her book Redeeming Eden, where she with deep but accessible scholarship helps us reread the story of women throughout the Old Testament. Dr. Faro shows us what we get wrong, especially concerning how women in the Bible have been vilified, s…

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PROX GEMS: SINNERS! 19:33

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Highlights from this season’s SINNERS episodes including: cultural consultant Dolly Li on Remmick’s infamous “licking” line, script supervisor Steve Gehrke on tracking continuity with Michael B. Jordan’s Smokestack Twins, and storyboard artist and EYES OF WAKANDA creator/director Todd Harris on storyboarding the surreal juke joint musical montage s…

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PROX GEMS: A Day with Spike Lee and Other Stories with Ammar Mohamed 19:04

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Ammar Mohamed, filmmaker and assistant to Ryan Coogler, on how he broke into the industry, his infamous ID story, and a never-before-released story about a special day with Spike Lee. Part of our special "Prox Gems" holiday mini episodes. Learn more and read the transcript at ProximityMedia.com Shop our Prox Recs at Bookshop.org Watch/Listen to IN …

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Reading the Bible as a unified Story with Dr. Tim Geddert 1:04:26

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In this conversation, Dr. Tim Geddert (biblical scholar and longtime professor) shares why reading the Bible as a storychanges everything—from how we handle ethics, history, and “hard texts,” to how we understand discipleship and the role of the Old Testament. We talk about why people today are often persuaded by experiencing Scripture rather than …

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PROX RECS 2025: Best Books, Films & Career Advice from Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson & More 30:09

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Celebrate the holidays with IN PROXIMITY! Kicking off our series of holiday mini episodes, host Paola Mardo shares the best Prox Recs of 2025. Whether you’re looking for new books to read, films to watch, or advice to fuel your creative journey, this episode gathers this year’s pro recommendations on our podcast from Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson,…

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How to Build a Film Community with Armenian Film Society 30:39

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From bookstore events to hosting the SINNERS Los Angeles premiere, what’s it like to start a film community from scratch? Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, founders of Armenian Film Society, share how they turned their passion for cinema and community into a cultural hub that hosts major film festivals, galas, and premieres. They discuss their recent 1…

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Reading the Bible with Jesus at the Center (with Meghan Good) 1:16:02

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What if the Bible is less “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth” and more a rescue story that finds its hinge in Jesus? In this conversation, Jonny sits down with pastor, theologian, and author Meghan Larissa Good to talk about how a Jesus-centered lens changes the way we read Scripture, wrestle with difficult texts, and practice discernment in …

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What Does a Culinary Producer Do on THE BEAR? 31:18

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Step into the kitchen set with Courtney Storer, culinary producer and co-executive producer of FX's Emmy-winning series THE BEAR. In this special holiday episode of IN PROXIMITY, host Paola Mardo learns how to make Italian red sauce pasta while digging into what it takes to bring THE BEAR’S iconic food moments to life. Courtney shares exclusive beh…

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From Storyboard Artist to Marvel Director: Todd Harris on EYES OF WAKANDA & SINNERS 42:37

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You know that iconic SINNERS juke joint music montage? Todd Harris is the artist who helped bring that sequence to life. A veteran storyboard artist, Todd went from designing action sequences for blockbusters like BLACK PANTHER, AVENGERS, and JOHN WICK to creating, directing, and showrunning his own Marvel series and directorial debut, EYES OF WAKA…

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Prodigal Pastor Trailer 5:11

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In this short trailer episode, Jonny Morrison introduces Prodigal Pastor, a podcast for leaders, seekers, and anyone trying to live in the tension of real life. You’ll hear about the heart behind the show and the kinds of conversations and reflections to expect. 📬 Subscribe to the newsletter on Substack: 👉 https://jonnymorrison.substack.com/?utm_ca…

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What Filmmakers Can Learn from the Sneaker That Changed Streetwear 54:31

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What can a $100K riot-inducing sneaker teach us about storytelling, design, and creativity? Jeff Staple’s 2005 Nike Pigeon Dunk didn’t just drop. It ignited a riot in the streets of New York City and helped rewrite the rules of streetwear, brand marketing, and storytelling through design. On IN PROXIMITY, Jeff joins host Paola Mardo to unpack how h…

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SUPERGIRL's Azie Tesfai on Acting, Writing & Producing Your Own Stories 44:57

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Azie Tesfai was on track to become a lawyer until a breakup led to an audition and a new career in acting, writing, and producing. She’s appeared on JANE THE VIRGIN, MATLOCK, and DC’s SUPERGIRL, where she starred as The Guardian and became the first Ethiopian and Eritrean person to portray a superhero on screen. She also wrote an episode of SUPERGI…

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From Sundance to The Shade Room: How Angelica Nwandu Built a Media Empire 45:41

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After a family tragedy landed her in foster care, Angelica “Angie” Nwandu turned to writing and poetry. Her first screenplay, NIGHT COMES ON, co-written with director Jordana Spiro, made her a 2014 Sundance Fellow where her mentors included Quentin Tarantino and Kasi Lemmons. The film starred Dominique Fishback and premiered at the festival in 2018…

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SINNERS Script Supervisor on Working with Ryan Coogler and Christopher Nolan 39:17

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When Ryan Coogler needed someone to track every detail on SINNERS – including Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack – he called Steve Gehrke, the veteran script supervisor and longtime collaborator of Christopher Nolan. With credits that span MEMENTO, INCEPTION, THE DARK NIGHT, OPPENHEIMER, and the upcoming THE ODYSSEY, Gehrke sha…

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Ryan Coogler’s Assistant on SINNERS, WAKANDA FOREVER, Set Life, and Learning from Mistakes 38:16

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What’s a crafty run? Why wear a chest vest? What would you do if you lost your boss’ ID? Ammar Mohamed – assistant to Ryan Coogler, SINNERS associate producer, and filmmaker – joins IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo to share what it’s really like supporting one of Hollywood’s busiest directors today. From locking in on set to hard lessons learned on th…

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How Assistants vs. Agents Creator Warner Bailey Turned a Meme Page into a Media Brand and Business 38:07

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Are you a Hollywood assistant a.k.a. a rockstar with thick skin able to work in a fast-paced environment?! This is the episode for you! Assistants vs. Agents creator Warner Bailey joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to share how he turned his viral meme page into a community empowering the next generation of entertainment power players, and…

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SINNERS Cultural Consultant Dolly Li on the Delta Chinese, Docs, and That Licking Line 51:26

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How did a documentary and Ryan Coogler’s Chinese family ancestry lead to a role consulting on the blockbuster film SINNERS? Journalist, documentary filmmaker, and SINNERS cultural consultant Dolly Li joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to talk about her work on SINNERS, her documentary THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICA’S SOUTHERN CHINESE, and why…

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Making Hollywood Come to You with Talent Manager James Swoope (M88) 35:15

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How do you get a manager? What’s the difference between a manager and an agent? James Swoope, talent manager at M88, breaks it all down with IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo. From Cleveland to Hollywood, Swoope has built a career managing talent like Dominique Thorne (IRONHEART), actor and singer Coco Jones, designer and entrepreneur Jeff Stap…

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How Justin Tipping Blended Sports & Horror in HIM 37:25

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Writer/Director Justin Tipping (KICKS, THE CHI) joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to break down the making of his new film HIM, produced by Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions. He reveals how grief and greatness shaped his bold mix of sports and horror, how Hitchcock and Busta Rhymes inspired the film’s genre-bending score, and how gro…

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Trailer for Season 3 - Coming Monday September 22nd! 2:47

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A voice memo from Ryan Coogler to Paola Mardo – writer, producer, Proximity Media’s head of audio, and the new host of IN PROXIMITY podcast! Starting Monday, September 22nd, catch weekly episodes with exciting guests pushing the boundaries of film, TV, music, art, and culture. Plus updates on Proximity’s latest projects like SINNERS, IRONHEART, EYE…

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Chinaka Hodge on Running Her First Writers Room & Creating Marvel Magic | IN PROXIMITY: IRONHEART 1:13:03

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From the Def Jam Poetry scene to the set of a major Marvel TV show, Oakland-raised writer, poet, rapper, actor, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge knows how to tell an epic story. Her most recent project, the Marvel TV series IRONHEART, released to Disney+ in June. Starring Dominique Thorne, IRONHEART tells the story of “bad girl genius” Ri…

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How Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERS 40:57

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Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the song “I Lied To You,” written by Ludwig and Raphael Saadiq, and performed by Miles Caton as Sammie in the film.…

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Making IMAX History on SINNERS with Ryan Coogler and Autumn Durald Arkapaw 50:39

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Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw sat down with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at IMAX headquarters to discuss their collaboration as director and DP, how they called Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema for advice, and how they brought this movie to life on the biggest screen possible. With SINNERS, Autumn made history as the f…

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Is God driving you forward? : A conversation with Isaac Tolpin 22:04

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We got to sit down with ICPA church planter, Isaac Tolpin, to hear about his journey planting Rooted Bible Church in Horseshoe Bend, ID. Rooted launched this past October, and has seen incredible movement in just a few months. Listen in! Find more from The Valley Network at thevalleynetwork.org, or follow us on Instagram @thevalleynet, and Facebook…

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Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler on cinematography, directing, and THE FIRE INSIDE 48:49

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From FRUITVALE STATION to BLACK PANTHER, Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler are longtime friends and collaborators. Rachel is a groundbreaking director and cinematographer who made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for MUDBOUND and the first to lens a Marvel film with BLACK PANTHER_._ Her feature direct…

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How to make it in Hollywood with Courtenay Valenti and Rebecca Cho 43:14

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Veteran studio executive Courtenay Valenti began her career as an assistant at Warner Bros. in the 1980s, eventually rising to President of Production and Development. During her tenure, she championed major hits including BARBIE, THE COLOR PURPLE, and Proximity’s JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH. Today, Courtenay is Head of Theatrical and Streaming Fil…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: How to Run a Movie Theater in 2024 29:20

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We took a trip to Gardena Cinema, one of the last family-owned, independent movie theaters in Los Angeles, to try and answer a simple question: What’s it like to own and operate an indie movie theater today? Proximity’s Head of Audio Paola Mardo talks with owner Judy Kim about how her immigrant parents built their business after they bought the sin…

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How Writers and Producers Work Together with Jonny Sun and Rebecca Cho 39:10

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GMORNING, GNITE! everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too. BOJACK HORSEMAN. GOODBYE, AGAIN. Jonny Sun is a film and TV writer, producer, author, and illustrator who has worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Damon Lindelof. His background is in architecture and engineering as a doctoral candidate at MIT and a creative researcher at the Harvard metaLAB.…

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Jon Else and Pete Nicks on Documentary, Truth, and Oppenheimer 42:55

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Jon Else is an award-winning documentarian, cinematographer, and MacArthur Genius grant recipient. Over 40 years before Christopher Nolan’s OPPENHEIMER, Jon directed THE DAY AFTER TRINITY, a documentary film about J. Robert Oppenheimer. For almost two decades, Jon led the documentary program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism where he m…

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Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler on Genre, Fear, and Filmmaking 47:33

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GET OUT. US. NOPE. Jordan Peele is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of these groundbreaking films, and founder of Monkeypaw Productions. On this episode, Jordan walks Ryan Coogler through his early career, trading filmmaker dreams for comedy then finding his way to directing, genre filmmaking, how he wrote GET OUT but almost didn’t d…

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Breaking into Screenwriting with Juel Taylor, Tony Retteinmaier, and Sev Ohanian 48:44

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When Sev Ohanian first read a script by Tony Rettenmaier, he was blown away. Tony was then fresh out of film school and working as a PA for an indie film Sev was producing. Just a few years later, Tony and his writing partner Juel Taylor would go on to write the screenplays for CREED II and SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY. On this episode, Juel and Tony sh…

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Cord Jefferson and Ryan Coogler on Writing, Directing, and What They’re Doing Next 45:13

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Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut AMERICAN FICTION premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last year where it won the People’s Choice Award. The film grossed $23 million and won several accolades including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In his Oscar speech, Cord implored the industry to take more creative risks. Just weeks…

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Turning the Page: What's next for the Valley Network with Brian Taylor 34:33

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New name, same vision and values! We have Brian Taylor, the executive director of the Valley Network, on the podcast today! We’re talking about leadership shifts, the recent merger, and the vision for the Treasure Valley in this next year around the 4 R’s: relationship, resources, residency, and reproduction. Plus, stay tuned to hear how you can wi…

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Coming September 8th: Season 2! 2:10

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Don’t miss Jordan Peele, Cord Jefferson, Courtenay Valenti, Jonny Sun, and others in conversation with Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and the rest of our Proximity crew. Follow IN PROXIMITY on your favorite podcast app to stay up-to-date on new episodes. Follow @ProximityMedia on all social media platforms for video exclusives including a new video tra…

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The Importance of Our Stories Connecting with God's Story: Launching Storyline Church with DJ Marx 36:11

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Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with netwo…

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On Surprises, Dreams, and Wild Faith: Planting Rapha Church with Samuel and Marina Mendoza 45:18

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"Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's sou…

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Jonny Morrison on Recovering the Gospel 39:40

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Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of The City Network Podcast where Robert is joined by Jonny Morrison, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost …

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A Blended Ecology of the Church: with Chris Backert 45:54

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For today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Robert is live with Chris Backert, pastor, author, the senior director of Fresh Expressions NA, and leader in the Ascent movement. The two talk all things mission and evangelical witness. They discuss the decline of traditional denominationalism in the church and the emergence of new forms of church …

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Flip It On It's Head: The Church in the Shadow of Empire with Preston Sprinkle 54:14

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As the next election season is quickly approaching, are you finding yourself wondering how to engage politically in the culture and with your congregation (or if you even should?) In this episode, we chat with author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle, about his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. We delve into the theological…

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Simple Churches in Everyday Spaces with Brian Johnson 55:11

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Have you ever thought about doing church differently? Or felt the desire to try something different in your ministry, but didn't have the context for it? If so, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, we talk with Brian Johnson, Reproducing Churches Champion and integrator for NewThing, and leader in the Kansas City Underground, a microchur…

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What Breaks Your Heart and Lights You Up: A conversation on seasons of calling with Jessie Horney 36:59

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"Seasons of calling feel hard when they don't feel like a calling at all. It's just living life." Today we are with pastor Jessie Horney! Jessie shares her journey to becoming a pastor, and realizing her calling as a storyteller and a friend. We discuss the challenges and rewards of living into your calling, the importance of intentional relationsh…

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Kingdom Proclamation and Transformation with Special Guest Michael Frost, on his new book, Mission is the Shape of Water 39:27

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For this special episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Robert interviews author, speaker, missiologist and agitator Mike Frost. They talk about a wide variety of topics, from church planting in specific cultural contexts, to adapting missionary methods, clarifying purpose, community-centered initiatives, and kingdom proclamation and transformation…

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Residency, Relationship and Rest: with Logan Shields at Christ the King Anglican Church 26:34

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Today we are joined by church planter Logan Shields, who talks with us about his background in church planting, what it's like to plant with the Anglican denomination, the importance of a residency period as a church planter, and the importance for church planters to keep focus on discipleship rather than numbers. Logan grew up in northern Utah, be…

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The Death Spiral of Hustle Culture with Scott Billings: A Conversation on Rest and Church Planting 47:22

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For this episode of The City Network podcast, Alyssa and Scott talk all about rest and Sabbath. There are all sorts of good wisdom nuggets: busy seasons vs. busy habits, entertainment vs. spiritual refreshment, and guarding margin vs. burnout. They get hyper practical on how to begin if a practice of rest is something you're considering, how rhythm…

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The Importance of Relationship in Church Planting: with JB Van Hoogen at Boise Gospel Church 27:52

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"Keep the majors the majors and the minors the minors." This week's episode is with our friend J.B. VanHoogen from Boise Gospel Church. It's all about relationships: how seasons of stress lead us to deeper relationships with each other and other churches in our valley, and the way we can discern God's voice through the affirmation of people we trus…

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Movies and basketball with Stephen Curry, Ryan Coogler, Pete Nicks, and Erick Peyton 48:28

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On our season finale, we’re going all in on Stephen Curry: Underrated, an inspiring coming-of-age story documenting the rise of NBA superstar, Golden State Warrior, and Davidson legend Stephen Curry from Proximity Media and our partners at Unanimous, A24, and Apple TV+. The film’s creative minds team up for an intimate and epic conversation about m…

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Ryan Coogler and Pete Nicks 43:38

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Fruitvale Station was released 10 years ago this month. This was Ryan Coogler’s first feature film and it’s how he met fellow Bay Area director Pete Nicks. On this episode, they discuss meeting on Fruitvale Station (1:35); directing fiction and nonfiction films, the idea of “naive audacity,” and Pete’s Oakland trilogy (16:35); and collaborating on …

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No Such Thing as Failure: with T.J. Hankey at Refresh Church 32:49

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"There's no such thing as failure when planting a church." This week's episode is all about church planting with T.J. Hankey. We talk about planting a second church, loneliness, combating burnout, the importance of community, and stepping into the church plant God puts in front of you, not the one you have in your head. T.J. offers tons of wisdom i…