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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, ...
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Replant Bootcamp

Replant Bootcamp

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The Replant Bootcamp Podcast is a boots on the ground resource for replanters by replanters hosted by Bob Bickford and JimBo Stewart. Both Bob and JimBo are replant pastors and serve other replant pastors through their local associations and the North American Mission Board. It is Bob and JimBo’s desire that this podcast encourage and equip pastors and ministry leaders in the gritty and glorious work of replanting dying churches.
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, the hosts are joined by Brandon Moore in Montana to discuss the grassroots movement of renewal happening through the state convention, local associations, and church leaders. They explore the challenges and importance of developing leaders in dying and struggling churches. Offering practical advice, they hig…
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Midway through a grueling, muddy obstacle course, Shani Tran is so grateful for the support of her father, her teammate, who cheers her on and pulls her through. But in other parts of life, she knows, he’s just not there for her in the same way. And that’s ... okay. She shares three stories — with humor, and with honesty — that build to a lifelong …
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Mark Hallock comes back to the bootcamp with JimBo for this week’s episode. They discuss Mark’s five fundamentals for church revitalization, drawing from Mark’s experiences at Calvary Inglewood since 2009. The fundamentals include persistent prayer, text-driven preaching, strategic personal shepherding, raising up leaders, and equipping people to l…
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From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain.…
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When the way we talk about our own bodies becomes negative and self-deprecating, it’s time to rewrite that inner monologue. Actress and director Kim Fields, star of The Facts of Life, Living Single, and the Netflix series The Upshaws, leads us through a process of reevaluating the words we say to ourselves. It’s an invitation to send love to every …
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp podcast, we welcome Dr. Jason Robertson, a pastor at Huntington Beach Church, a team leader for the California Southern Baptist Convention, and an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary. Dr. Robertson shares his journey of replanting Huntington Beach Church, which was on the verge of bankruptcy and transformin…
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Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and author of several popular books on Buddhism, Joseph Goldstein has been a legend in the world of mindfulness for nearly half a century. But when he returned to US from India in the early ‘70s, penniless and without a job prospect, he had no way of knowing what his future held. This week, Joseph tell…
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Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider join the bootcamp to discuss the growing need for bivocational pastors and introduce a new series focused on supporting them. They highlight the unique challenges bivocational pastors face, such as financial pressures and time management, and provide practical strategies for thriving in this demanding role. Special…
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As a WNBA player, AD is used to saying, “I’m good” as an automatic response, no matter the injury. It’s what allows them to be a successful athlete, and to wrap their whole self around that identity. But when basketball is fully stripped away from them, they have to look inward to explore who they are — and the full range of identity available to t…
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In this episode of the bootcamp, the host welcomes Matt McNaughton and David Jackson from the replant team to discuss their impactful new resource focused on spiritual renewal. The team delves into the importance of falling in love with Jesus again, emphasizing that renewal must begin in the heart of the leaders before it can […]…
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This April Fool’s Day, Rohan embraces the sense of play that exists in all of us, designing a unique meditation to foster a feeling of alertness on this day of pranks. He then invites you to take on the mantle of the wise fool, that all-seeing court jester who upends convention and ensures that we all see the world through a brighter lens. If this …
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Assessing and Empowering Associational Leaders: A Guide to AMS Assessments and Roles In this episode, Jimbo and Walker Armstrong delve into the significance of assessments in the role of an Associational Missional Strategist (AMS). Walker shares his extensive background in developing and using assessments, highlighting his experience with the DISC …
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Choral music composer and conductor Eric Whitacre directs choirs around the globe, but as a kid in northern Nevada, he feels like the black sheep. He doesn’t know how to channel his endless energy to create meaningful connections or find his place in the world. His remarkable experiences with outer space, multi-part harmonies, and a (literal) leap …
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, Wesley Lewis, founder and CEO of One Eighty Digital, discusses the critical elements required for effective church websites. – Check out https://everychurchonline.org/ Wesley emphasizes the importance of a strong online presence, illustrating how church websites can attract and engage visitors. He shares ins…
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Psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos is the host of The Happiness Lab podcast – and of Yale’s most popular course ever. (More than 3 million people have taken her "Science of Wellbeing" course online.) In this story, journey with Laurie to an island in Puerto Rico where she is one of only a few humans among thousands of monkeys. The company of no…
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After a short hiatus, the Bootcamp is back and better than ever. You can even come to a Replant Bootcamp Event: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-bootcamp/ As we come back we are joined this week by Brandon Moore to talk about the Replant Bootcamp Event coming up at NOBTS next month and some other new resources from the NAMB […]…
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Today, Dallas Taylor is a creative director and creator of the beloved podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz. But before this, he had another life – one that brought immense pressure. He shares the story of how he comes to realize that feeling the weight of anxiety and fear doesn’t mean he’s broken. It means he’s human. Each episode of Meditative Story com…
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Morgan Harper Nichols is a songwriter, poet, artist, and musician who was diagnosed with autism as an adult. Growing up, she yearns to see the wider world outside her rural home, and to embark on adventures like Bilbo Baggins. When she spends a semester studying abroad, she finds herself surrounded by the unfamiliar — and feeling rejected and lonel…
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In 2009, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is having one of the busiest years of his life. A nonstop tour schedule and monotonous daily routine have completely drained him of the energy he needs to create — the one thing that gives him the most joy. In this episode, Jason shares how an opportunity to disconnect on a four-day hike th…
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2x Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall has hit milestones in her life that a younger version of herself would never have believed were possible. Part of the secret to her success is her willingness to try, even when she doesn’t know how things will work out. This is a lesson she learns from her grandfather, and from her m…
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Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate love of all kinds — whether it’s the unconditional love of a pet, the instinctual reflex to help those who are suffering, or, perhaps most important, the time we take to send love back to ourselves. Love has many dimensions, and it doesn’t always involve a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Take some time…
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Journalist and beloved podcast host Leila Day grows up being told that she should “tone it down.” When she moves to Cuba in her early twenties, she finally finds a place that embraces her whole identity — or so she thinks at first. It’s only after making one simple change that Leila sees how quickly others treat her differently, and she realizes sh…
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For the first 22 years of his life, Al Harris singularly focuses on one single goal: to play basketball in the NBA. Although he’s an elite young player, Al’s dream comes to an end when he’s passed over during the 2008 NBA draft. In the ensuing years, Al is recruited to play professional basketball throughout Europe, where he meets and builds bonds …
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In this episode, JimBo Stewart and Matt MacNaughton address a common challenge bi-vocational pastors face: managing the guilt of limited availability while serving their congregation faithfully. – A question from bi-vocational pastor Josh Walley about handling guilt when unable to visit church members due to work commitments – The question itself d…
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It's 1996, and Robert Reich has the job of a lifetime – one that's taking a steady toll on his family. In a story he’s never told before, Reich shares the pivotal moment when he turns his economist’s eye on his own life, and realizes: It's fallen out of balance. On a muddy cross-country field, watching his older son run through the rain, he realize…
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In this solo episode of the Replant Boot Camp Podcast, host JimBo Stewart shares insights from his busiest ministry season ever. He talks about personal challenges, including his son’s health issues and planning to plant a house church with Jason Truck. Jimbo stresses the importance of managing ministry’s weight without succumbing to the pressure t…
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Arriving in a strange town, disoriented and desperate to crawl into bed, Kaywin Feldman realizes she is just steps from an eight-century-old art treasure: a small chapel covered floor to ceiling with one of Giotto’s most extraordinary frescoes. She wanders inside, and the course of her life abruptly changes. If this episode resonates with you, we’d…
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, host JimBo Stewart dives into goal setting for church leaders with guests Walker Armstrong and Dr. Brandon Moore. After sharing their holiday experiences and discussing the importance of reflection, they explore four key phases of goal setting: illumination, integration, implementation, and investigation. Th…
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Lulu Wang, writer-director of The Farewell, and Expats, grows up in a family where the expectations for her future are clear: she’s destined to become a piano prodigy, and she must be grateful for the sacrifices her parents have made to give her that opportunity. In today’s episode, Lulu tells the story of how she finally finds her own space away f…
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Fluent in cheating time to squeeze productivity out of every minute, entrepreneur Keith Yamashita recounts the frightening details of a devastating stroke as it is actually happening, and discovers the second part of his life. It isn't a medical recovery. It’s an awakening. If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take…
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As a legendary Jazz trumpeter, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, and composer of over 60 films including the works of director Spike Lee, it’s easy to assume Terence Blanchard is someone with a lot of confidence. But growing up in New Orleans, he’s just a shy kid with glasses and a lot of uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Terence tells the story of how…
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