Confluence Leadership Podcast

Bo Noonan sits down with Travis Aicklen, leader of Radiant Church and a key voice in Confluence California, to talk discipleship. They explore how church leaders can cultivate a culture of disciple-making by focusing on the heart, casting vision, and developing practical strategies that multiply mature believers.

In this shorter-than-normal episode, host Bo Noonan encourages leaders to start the year by setting apart 2025 for God's purposes. Be inspired to pray, seek His direction, and commit your leadership to His kingdom work. Happy New Year Confluence family!

Host Bo Noonan is joined by Abi Sovereign and Dillon Neely to discuss Mobilize, Confluence's annual young adults conference. Together, they unpack the unique challenges facing young adults today, from navigating identity to balancing faith in a rapidly changing culture. They emphasize the importance of creating spaces for spiritual formation, where young people can encounter God, grow as disciples, and step confidently into leadership. This episode highlights why investing in young adults is crucial for the church's mission and future.

In this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, host Bo Noonan sits down with Joshua Ryan Butler, teaching pastor at Willamette Christian Church in Portland, OR, and author of “The Party Crasher.” Together, they dive into the shifting American political landscape, its impact on church life, and offer practical insights for church leaders on navigating these turbulent times with wisdom and resilience.

In this episode, Bo Noonan and Bryan Mowrey dive into Confluence's vision of seeing thousands of baptisms by 2030. They unpack the biblical motivation behind setting goals for baptisms, the difference between making converts and true disciples, and why baptism is a key milestone in fulfilling the Great Commission. Listen in to discover how this ambitious goal fits into Confluence's broader mission of church planting and leadership development.

In this episode, Bo sits down with Clark Beck from North Carolina, a newer addition to the Confluence family of churches, to discuss how to lead well in the church while also discipling your children to love and serve within the church community. Clark shares his personal journey, insights, and practical tips for balancing leadership responsibilities with the joys and challenges of family life.

In this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, hosts Bo Noonan and Bryan Mowrey sit down with special guest Tim Harms to delve into the tension between diligent work and experiencing gospel rest. They explore practical insights and spiritual wisdom to help leaders navigate the balance between pursuing excellence in their work while embracing the rest and peace offered by the gospel.

In this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bo Noonan continues his conversation with Matt Hatch, author of "Metamorphosis: Unlocking Your Spiritual Transformation through Healthy Discipleship" and apostolic leader in the Catalyst sphere of churches. In the second episode of this two-part series, Matt delves into obedience, vulnerability, and discipleship for leaders.

In this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bo Noonan sits down with Matt Hatch, author of "Metamorphosis: Unlocking Your Spiritual Transformation through Healthy Discipleship" and apostolic leader in the Catalyst sphere of churches. In this first episode of a two-part series, Matt delves into the key concepts of his book, offering insights into spiritual growth and effective discipleship. 

In this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bo Noonan and Bryan Mowrey delve into the delicate balance between following the guidance of the Holy Spirit and utilizing administrative systems to move ministries and people forward. Join them as they navigate the tension and offer insights for church leaders seeking to navigate this age-old question.

On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, we continue our conversation with Alan Frow about the journey of multiplying churches. We explore strategies and real-life experiences of those who have effectively expanded their churches. We also discuss actionable insights and practical steps to empower your congregation in the mission of profound spiritual change in your community.

Mothering Multiplication Q/A featuring Liz Holden, Virginia Herrington, and Rynelle Frow, hosted by Abbie Nadonly.

Have you lost your sense of expectation in what God can do in and through you? In our final main session, Bo Noonan encourages us to live on our front foot with a “perhaps”. 

Are you allowing your weaknesses to disqualify you from church planting? In this fifth session, Guillermo Verduzco reminds us that multiplication is not by our might or power, but by His Spirit. 

Are you preparing your church for multiplication? In our fourth main session, Bryan Mowrey addresses our role to equip our people in ministry. 

Are you willing to let go what you have to see gospel multiplication? In our third main session, Alan Frow addresses our desire for church planting. 

Do you believe that God has given you all that you need to plant churches? In our second main session, Dave Holden addresses our faith for church planting.

Do you feel invited or driven to church plant? In this first main session, Travis address our motivation for multiplication. 

In this episode, Bo, Bryan, and guest Rhys Scott discuss the balance between spiritual gifts and disciplines within our churches. Join us as we navigate the tension between embracing God given gifts and cultivating intentional practices, and how scripture shows us they should be utilized in our communities. 

Join us in this episode as we explore the balance between discipleship and evangelism for church leaders. How do we nurture spiritual growth among existing believers and actively engage in outreach to share the Gospel with others? Bryan and Bo address the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for church leaders to effectively navigate this tension and fulfill the Great Commission while caring for the body of Christ.

Most people know the word “apostle” and are familiar with its meaning in the context of Biblical times. However, we believe that the apostolic gift is alive and well in today's Church. In this episode, Bo and Bryan explore what an apostle is, what they do, and why they are important to local church leaders.

All generations living together as one has been a longstanding value of our churches. In this episode, Bryan and Bo explore the importance and power of many generations being represented and dwelling in unity within our communities. 

We say the Confluence is a family of churches. Why? Why not a network, denomination or movement? In this episode, Bryan Mowrey and Bo Noonan discuss the beauty of being a part of a family of churches. 

Andy McCollough joins the Confluence Leadership Podcast to discuss building and becoming the church made up of every tribe and tongue. 

When we as leaders don't care for our souls, we can easily find ourselves in burnout. But if we spend too much of our energy on care, we can forget the call of Jesus on our lives to deny ourselves and pick up our cross. In this episode Bo Noonan and Alan Frow explore this tension and ways to navigate it well. If you enjoy this conversation, please consider checking out Alan's book, Psalms for the Saturated Soul. 

Joshua Ryan Butler speaks to what the church gets right when it comes to deconstruction and what many get wrong with deconstruction. He skillfully unpacks why many are taking the deconstruction road in our culture of suspicion. And, Josh will help us navigate, as well as pastor through, this popular conversation. 

The two key rhythms of New Testament church life are a larger, once a week worship gathering and smaller gatherings in homes during the week. The emphasis on one or the other has varied over time, but both remain important for a healthy church. In this episode, Bryan Mowrey and Bo Noonan discuss the importance of each and how to keep a healthy balance of both in your church.

On this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bo Noonan is joined by John Mark Comer. John Mark is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church, and has a Master's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. He is the author of several books, co-host of the podcast This Cultural Moment, and lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and three children.In this episode, John Mark and Bo tackle the tension of certainty and uncertainty. Join us as we look at how the pandemic has magnified this tension, discuss our desire for control, and reflect on this year as a whole.

On this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bo Noonan is joined by Josh Wester. Josh serves as the Chair of Research in Christian Ethics at the ERLC. He is also pursuing a Th.M. in Public Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh is married to McCaffity, and they have two children.In this episode, Josh and Bo tackle the tension of church and state. Join us as we discuss the history, how this tension can be applied during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we as church leaders can lead through this election season.

On this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bryan Mowrey is joined by Andrew Wilson. Andrew is Teaching Pastor at King’s Church London (which is a part of the Newfrontiers Global family of churches), and has degrees in history and theology from Cambridge (MA), London School of Theology (MTh), and King’s College London (PhD). He is an award-winning columnist for Christianity Today, and has written ten books, including Incomparable, Spirit and Sacrament and Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat.In this episode, Andrew and Bryan discuss the tension of being led by the Spirit and maintaining the sacraments of more traditional and liturgical worship services. We invite you to join in to see how we as Church leaders can balance this tension and explore the advantages of both.

On this episode of the Confluence Leadership Podcast, Bryan Mowrey is joined by George Yancey (PhD, University of Texas). Dr. Yancey is professor of sociology at Baylor University, specializing in race/ethnicity, biracial families, and anti-Christian bias. He is also the author of the book Beyond Racial Gridlock: Embracing Mutual Responsibility (IVP, 2006). We invite you to listen to this helpful dialogue that includes traps we often fall into, ways to move beyond this gridlock, and the role the Church plays in racial reconciliation.

Legalism and license are easy traps to fall into. Paul wrote letters to confront both, pointing to the grace of God as the antidote. This podcast explores God’s Grace and our enjoyment of Him to lead ourselves and those we lead away from these two dangers.

How we view money has a tremendous impact on how we live out our faith. To over-relate to a prosperity or poverty theology can have damaging consequences. How then are we to live in the middle and what should be our view toward the possessions and resources God has gives us? Scott Marques, who leads Disciple Nations and owns multiple businesses throughout Zimbabwe and Mozambique, joins Bryan Mowrey to discuss this tension and how to lead our people to balance it.

The church is called to both gather and scatter, but which is more important? And how has this tension changed given the current healthcare crisis? Alan Frow from Southlands Church in Southern California joins Bryan Mowrey to discuss how we as church leaders can balance this tension.