Best Samuel Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Ministry in the Most Unchurched City with Brenden Brown 29:14

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What does it take to lead a thriving church in one of America's most unchurched cities? Brenden Brown, pastor of Heirs Church in San Francisco, shares his journey of 29 venues in 8 years, navigating a gracious transition from Hillsong, and learning that our identity as sons and daughters transforms how we do ministry. Brenden's stories—from giving …

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From Sunday Services to Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Bob Reed 29:19

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What's the difference between church growth and real discipleship? Pastor Bob Reed found out the hard way—even as his Florida church was thriving numerically, he realized something was missing. That realization led him on a journey that would reshape his entire approach to ministry. Now leading CyLife Church in Texas, Bob shares how he moved from s…

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S2 Ep22: Sweet Treats & Christmas Chaos – Navigating Festive Feeding 12:26

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to How to Feed with Charlotte Stirling-Reed. I’m Charlotte, the Baby and Child Nutritionist, and today we’re diving into a topic that comes up a lot this time of year: how to manage sweets, cakes, and chocolates for your little ones at Christmas, and how to handle those tricky moments when others offer food or comment …

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Why the Immigrant Church Holds Keys to Renewal in North America with Samuel Teka 19:28

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The mission field has come to us, but are we paying attention? Samuel Teka from Diaspora Network talks about the awakening happening as North American churches realize immigrant communities aren't just people to serve, but partners who have something vital to teach us about Kingdom community. Sam shares his story as a second-generation Ethiopian-Am…

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S2 Ep21: Answering your most frequently asked questions | baby weaning and child nutrition 14:06

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Today’s episode is a special one — I’m answering your most frequently asked questions from Instagram and beyond. Whether you’re just starting weaning, navigating food refusal, or dealing with a fussy toddler, I’ve got you covered. These are the questions I hear time and time again from parents, and I’m so excited to dive into them with you. So, gra…

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The Leadership Shift Every Growing Church Makes: Insights from Warren Bird 25:28

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What if the key to church growth isn't doing more ministry yourself, but empowering others to step in? In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with prolific author and researcher Warren Bird to discuss the surprising trends in post-pandemic church health, the shift from attendance to attachment, and why the future of ministry depends on raising …

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The Leadership Shift Every Growing Church Makes: Insights from Warren Bird 25:29

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Are you measuring the wrong things in your church? Warren Bird, renowned author and church researcher, joins us to challenge conventional thinking about church growth and success. Fresh from analyzing data on thousands of churches, Warren shares encouraging news about post-pandemic recovery, the rising impact on young adults, and why the focus need…

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Miriam Toews Reads Raymond Carver 1:02:05

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Miriam Toews joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Elephant,” by Raymond Carver, which was published in The New Yorker in 1986. Toews has published ten books, including the novels “A Complicated Kindness,” which won the Governor General’s Award for Fiction; “All My Puny Sorrows,” “Women Talking,” and “Fight Night”—and the memoir “A Truce That…

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S2 Ep20: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan discusses 100M Free School Meals milestone 20:55

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Today we’re joined by none other than the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Sadiq joins us today to talk about something that is actually quite unique in the child nutrition field…and that’s his policy for Universal Free School Meals for all primary school children in London. https://instagram.com/sr_nutrition/ https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/charlotte-st…

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Creating Space for Skeptics and Seekers: Mandy Santos on Echo Church's Approach 30:29

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What does ministry look like in one of America's most de-churched regions? This conversation explores the realities of leading in Silicon Valley, where traditional assumptions about secular culture often miss the mark. Mandy Santos, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Echo Church, shares honest reflections on ministry in the Bay Area: Why secular communi…

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S2 Ep19: Dr Martha on screens, mealtime battles and food language 55:19

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Today I’m joined by clinical psychologist, best-selling author and a great friend of mine - Dr Martha!! Dr Martha is an HCPC registered practitioner with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. She is also a mother of two, a yogi, a runner, and an adventure sports enthusiast. Dr Martha’s mission is to make the science of psychology acces…

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Why Gen Z Is Leading the Next Great Awakening with Luke LeFevre 27:04

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What if everything you've heard about declining church attendance is about to change? Luke LeFevre joins us to share what he's witnessing across North America—from college campuses to historic churches like Saddleback—and why he believes we're on the cusp of a 60-year movement of God. In this conversation, Luke pulls back the curtain on what happen…

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Why Gen Z Is Leading the Next Great Awakening with Luke LeFevre 25:52

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Luke LeFevre has been in rooms where God showed up in unexpected ways. From studying historic revivals like the 1950s Hebrides awakening to witnessing Saddleback Church's sacred assembly firsthand, he's watched a pattern emerge—one that suggests we're entering a decades-long season of spiritual renewal in the West. In this episode, Luke shares: Why…

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S2 Ep18: Understanding PFD & ARFID: When Mealtimes Become a Struggle with Kay Toomey 1:09:08

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Today’s episode is such an important one, because we’re diving into how children learn to eat, why some find eating so difficult, and how we as parents can tell the difference between typical fussy eating and more complex feeding challenges. To help us understand all of this, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Kay Toomey, a pediatric psychologist and…

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How to Build a Church Invite Culture That Actually Works with Rich Birch 28:54

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Rich Birch of unSeminary.com breaks down the practical strategies that actually move the needle in church growth. If you've been frustrated by low guest retention or wondering why people aren't inviting their friends, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement this week. Rich shares surprising data about why traditional …

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S2 Ep17: Feeding Without Fear: Weaning and Toddler Allergies Explained 1:20:39

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Today’s episode we’re diving into allergies, something I know is such a huge subject for so many parents. We’ll discuss how to introduce solids in a way that reduces the risk of allergies developing, how to maintain tolerance once allergens are introduced, and what to do if a reaction happens. We’ll also explore living with allergies, practical tip…

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Navigating Political Divisions with the Gospel with Derwin Gray 22:47

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What does it look like to lead a church that's anchored in Jesus when everything around you feels like it's being blown by political winds? Dr. Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, joins us for an honest conversation about staying focused on the kingdom of God in a divided culture. Derwin challenges us to stop using a 250-year-old cou…

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S2 Ep16: Neurodivergence and Nutrition: Need to know for parents 1:06:55

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Today we’re diving into a topic that so many parents have asked about: feeding neurodivergent children. Whether your little one has autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or you’re just navigating mealtimes that feel a bit more complex, this episode is for you. I’m joined by a brilliant expert Zoe Connor, who specialises with neurodivergent …

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Adam Levin Reads David Foster Wallace 1:06:21

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Adam Levin joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Backbone,” by David Foster Wallace, which was published in The New Yorker in 2011. Levin, a winner of the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award, is the author of the story collection “Hot Pink” and the novels “The Instructions,” “Bubblegum,” and “Mount Chicago.” Learn about your a…

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Rediscovering God's Kingdom with N.T. Wright 28:52

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Dr. N.T. Wright joins us to dismantle Western Christianity's Platonized afterlife theology and reclaim the Bible's actual vision: God renewing all creation. In this essential conversation for pastors and church leaders, Wright explains how the early church absorbed Greek philosophy's "souls escaping to heaven" instead of maintaining the biblical ho…

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S2 Ep15: Gut Health from the Very Beginning with Lucy Jackman 1:06:58

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Today we’re talking about something that might not be on every parent’s radar, but really should be: baby gut health. The gut plays a huge role in our babies’ overall wellbeing… from digestion and immunity to general health and development. And the foundations of a healthy gut start from day one. To help us break it all down, I’m joined by the bril…

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A Network of Churches with Paul and Drew Johnson 22:50

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Paul Johnson and his son Drew Johnson. Paul served for years as lead pastor of Woodridge Church near Minneapolis. Now he serves as Generosity Pastor and his son Drew leads Mercy Hill Church nearby…

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S2 Ep14: Baby Food Scandal and Ultra Processed Kids! 12:01

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Today’s episode is a very topical one! We’re diving into the recent Panorama investigation into baby food pouches, what it uncovered, and what it means for you as a parent. We’ll also talk about ultra-processed foods, what they are, why they’re in the spotlight, and how they fit into real family life. As always, this episode is here to inform, not …

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A Theology of God's Love with Dr. Lucy Peppiatt 18:51

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠ Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, the President of Westminster Theological Centre in Bristol, England. Lucy discusses ministry in a post-Christian context, the importance of training the next generation of pastors, and…

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S2 Ep13: Ultra-Processed Foods Explained with Dr. Tim Spector & Dr. Federica Amati 50:51

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Today, we’re diving into a fascinating and really important topic that affects all of us as parents: ultra-processed foods and the impact they’re having on our children’s health. With more and more packaged, convenient options filling our supermarket shelves AND our kitchen cupboards, it’s never been more relevant to ask: what exactly are ultra-pro…

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The Chosen As Outreach with Stan Jantz 22:34

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Stan Jantz, the Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation which funds the global television phenomenon - The Chosen. Stan discusses the current challenges and opportunities in church leadership, the im…

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S2 Ep12: More plants on the plate | plant based eating for children 13:03

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Today’s episode is all about plant-based eating for children. And before you switch off thinking “this isn’t for me, my kids are not vegan,” let me stop you right there. This episode is for anyone who’s curious about including more plant-based foods in their child’s diet, whether that’s one meal a week or a full lifestyle choice. https://instagram.…

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Speaking Life to Our World with Glen Scrivener 25:22

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Glen Scrivener of Speak Life Media and author of The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality and How to Speak Life. Glen shares about the emerging interest in faith …

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S2 Ep11: From Toddler Plates to Plant Powered families: Ella Mills on Family, Food & Realities! 57:54

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On today's episode, I’m joined by someone who has truly helped to reshape how we think about plant-based eating. Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella. You might know Ella from her bestselling cookbooks, her inspiring wellness app, or the delicious plant-based products that now fill so many of our supermarket shelves. https://instagram.com/sr_nut…

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Excel in Your Leadership with J.D. Pearring 16:25

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J.D. Pearring, the founder of the Excel Leadership Network. J.D. shares about the importance of raising up new leaders in the church, the challenges faced by church planters, and the significance of coaching and…

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S2 Ep10: How to read food labels for kids: A Parent's Guide 11:59

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Today we're diving into a topic that many parents find confusing and overwhelming… reading food labels when buying food for kids. We'll break down some common misconceptions, highlight what to look out for on labels, and share tips on how to efficiently read them even when you're short on time. Remember, this is all about empowering you with knowle…

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Jesse Cruickshank, a neuro-ecclesiologist and author of Ordinary Discipleship: How God Wires Us for the Adventure of Transformation Jessie shares about how understanding our biology can enhance spiritual growth and transformation, and she in…