Microchurches

Thanks so much for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! We're wrapping up this series AND this season with an awesome episode hearing from Steve Addison, as we discuss the book of Acts and the Movement of God. Thank you SO much for your support and for tuning into Season 5 of Microchurches Podcast, and we hope you enjoy this episode!Resources mentioned: Acts and the Movement of God by Steve Addison New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series hearing from special guests as we continue our conversations around calling and ministry. In this episode, we'll hear from Neil Cole, an experienced church planter, speaker, and author, with a lot of valuable insight around gifting, organic leadership, and more.Resources mentioned:Journeys to Significance by Neil ColeNew episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! We're kicking off a new mini-series this week where we hear from special guests who we believe to be experts in a specific area of ministry or microchurch life. In this episode, you'll hear from Brad Brisco as he shares about what it looks like to be bivocational or covocational in this kind of ministry. Resources mentioned: Covocational Church Planting by Brad Brisco, Missional Church Network Blog, and Rethink by Brad Brisco.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to Microchurches! We're kicking off 2025 hearing from our very own microchurch leaders as they tell us more about their journey of being called, sent, and remaining faithful in their microchurch. In this episode, you'll hear from Dotti Groover-Skipper from HeartDance Foundation - a microchurch that exists to care for those impacted by human trafficking and the sex industry. To learn more about HeartDance, visit https://www.heartdancefoundation.org/. New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Stories series with Jewel Photopolus from Safe Families for Children, a microchurch that exists to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system. To learn more about Safe Families for Children, visit www.safe-families.org Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Stories series with Sammy Ortiz of Community Collective, a microchurch made up of a few different communities serving underestimated youth, people of color, and a spiritual family in their neighborhood. You'll hear about challenges, lessons, and stories that he's experienced along the way. If you want to learn more about Community Collective, you can visit https://www.communitycollective.one/Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian SandersNew episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to Microchurches, thanks for listening! In this mini series, we're hearing from microchurch leaders as they discuss their journeys of calling and saying "yes" to Jesus. In this episode, you'll hear from Lori Martin of Revive & Restore - a microchurch seeking to build relationship through serving those without homes or resources and sharing hope with those in need. To learn more about Revive & Restore, you can visit www.reviveandrestore.netNew episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Happy New Year! Thanks for tuning in to the Microchurches Podcast, where we're currently in a season around calling within microchurches, and in this episode, we're jumping into a new section in hearing stories from microchurches where we live, work, play, and anywhere God calls us to. Today, we're joined by John Leslie of Apartment Life - a microchurch devoted to cultivating meaningful relationships in apartment communities and really living out what it means to love their neighbor. To learn more about Apartment Life, you can visit www.apartmentlife.org. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! If you've ever wondered about what microchurches look like in some of the darkest places in our communities, or how they get started - this episode is for you.In this week's episode, we'll hear from Lurlene Diaz from Created Women, a microchurch committed to the restoration of vulnerable women involved in the sex industry, as well as Lindsey Carr from Timothy Initiative, a microchurch that exists to serve broken men whose lives have fallen apart due to addiction, homelessness, or other major life challenges. You will hear stories, lessons learned, and more from these brave leaders and the different ways they've seen God move over the years.Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground. New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode we're continuing in our Calling Embodied series with a conversation about microchurches where we play. In this episode, you'll hear from Kason Kedersha, who leads a microchurch called Ever Lassing - a place where ultimate frisbee players can gather for worship, community, and mission. Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground and Microchurches by Brian Sanders.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! This week we're we're continuing in our Calling Embodied series. In this episode, we'll hear from Steven Barr as he shares about his experience working at Disney and answering the Lord's call to reach and mentor the very cast members around him.Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground and Microchurches by Brian Sanders. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to Microchurches Podcast where we're kicking off a new series on areas of calling. In this particular episode, we'll hear stories and lessons from John Leslie from Apartment Life and Jeremy Stephens about what it looks like to love your neighbors in microchurch life. Resources mentioned: Calling Lab by Tampa Underground, Microchurches book by Brian Sanders, and Parties Resource by Jeremy Stephens. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchruches! This is the last episode in our Calling Lab series, where we've looked in-depth at each element of our Calling Lab experience, and hear about what Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens have learned in walking with people who are discerning God's calling on their lives. In this episode, we'll talk about the Counselor Input part of Calling Lab, where participants take some time to debrief and discuss with a trusted mentor. You'll hear how these conversations are aimed to help the discernment process and why it's important in the Calling Lab experience.If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.callinglab.com.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Microchruches. We started off this new season with a series on a resource we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we're continuing our conversation with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about one particularly important part of the Calling Lab experience: Listening Prayer. You'll hear about how God might speak to us around our calling and best practices for listening prayer.If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.callinglab.com.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series going through the different elements of our very own Calling Lab. In this particular episode, we'll continue hearing from Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens and we start diving into the inner-triangle, starting with emotions, and how they can reveal a unique aspect of our calling.If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.callinglab.com.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to another episode of Microchurches! We are continuing the series on our resource the Calling Lab, with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens. In this episode, we will get to hear about one particular tool that is part of the Calling Lab experience: Opportunity (or Narrative) Analysis. We discuss how our story and the experiences God has brought us through may point to opportunities in the calling He has for our lives. If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.callinglab.com. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! We're currently in a series talking about our resource, we're the Calling Lab, with Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens. In this particular episode, we'll dive into the vocational assessment part of the Calling Lab experience, and discuss Ephesians 4, gifting, and even share some stories about how this part of calling has been played out in the Underground community.If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.callinglab.com. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Microchruches. We started off this new season with a series on a resource we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about one particular tool that is part of the Calling Lab experience: Personality. The Calling Lab aims not to over-emphasize personality or to define our calling, but it does give us some helpful insights as to the ways that God made us, and how it might play a role in where He sends us. If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit callinglab.com or www.tampaunderground.com/callinglab.New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to Season 5 of Microchurches! Thanks for joining in with us this fall and we're starting off strong with a series around a resource that we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about what a Calling Lab experience is meant to be, and the ways it is meant to help people discern specific calling in their lives and empower them to say yes to the invitation of Jesus. If you want to learn more about Calling Lab, you can visit www.tampaunderground.com/callinglab. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! We are almost ready to launch Season 5 on October 2nd, 2024. But in the meantime, we have a bonus episode with special guest Rich Robinson, where we'll talk through the four-phase framework outlined in his new book, All Change, to navigate adaptive challenges and help ministries, churches, and organizations to dream, discover, design, and deploy to unlock Kingdom potential in a world we weren't prepared for. Rich Robinson's book All Change will be launching THIS Friday wherever you get your books - Make sure to get yourself a copy! ⁠Resources mentioned: Creo Ventures for Christian entrepreneurs, Movement Leaders Collective for ministry and movement leaders. The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you for joining us for this final episode of Season 4 of Microchurches! In this episode we'll hear from Jeremy Stephens on how microchurches can understand and navigate the tension of the organic life and the organized elements of the microchurch and, more specifically, how we get the organized elements to serve the organized life of the microchurch. Resources mentioned: Microchurch Diagnostics The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches! Continuing in our Microchurch Conversations series, this week we'll hear from Stacy Gaskins as we talk through giftings within a microchurch, and more specifically how tools like APEST can help microchurch communities mature and more fully and effectively fulfill their calling. Resources mentioned: 5Q by Alan Hirsch, Primal Fire by Neil Cole, and Creating a Missional Culture by J.R Woodward New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week we begin a new series of conversations around microchurches, and more specifically, discussing some tools and frameworks for people as they operate in their microchurches.In this particular episode, you will hear from Lucas Pulley as we learn about Social Spaces, and how understanding and recognizing these levels of proximity and intimacy are key pieces in helping your microchurch thrive.Resources mentioned: The Hidden Dimension by Edward Hall and The Search to Belong by Joseph Myers. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! This week we will hear from Brian Sanders as we dig into collaboration within the Church and even through our microchurches. We'll dive into the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and potential for Kingdom impact through collaboration. Resources mentioned: Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration by Brian Sanders New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to this episode of Microchurches, which is a Part 2 from our previous conversation discussing leadership transitions within a decentralized network. This episode is a continuation in our Network Conversations series.This week we are joined my Jeremy Stephens and Taylor McCall, as well as Joshua Benadum and Lucas Pulley from our last episode. We'll continue to unpack the benefits and risks of an external vs internal leader to fill an executive role, what the role of an executive director actually is in a decentralized network, the life cycles of movements and what that means for the founders and leaders, and more. New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to Microchurches! This week we'll be continuing in our Network Conversations series with a two-part conversation with Lucas Pulley and Joshua Benadum. We'll discuss the concept of leadership transition, specifically in the context of more decentralized church models. And don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2 of this conversation!New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week we're kicking off a new series called Network Conversations. In this particular episode, we'll chat about microchurch networks with Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church and Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Gainesville. Specifically, you will hear about the dynamic between their microchurches and their macro expression of church for their respective communities.To learn more about Greenhouse Church, visit https://greenhousechurch.org/To learn more about Dwell, visit https://dwellcc.org/New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! We're excited to continue in our series of hearing from networks around the country doing small expressions of the church in their own context. In this episode, you will hear from Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective in Iola, Kansas. Shaunna and her community are empowering local missionaries in a rural context. She'll share about how it got started, the ways they've partnered with a local more traditional church in their area, and some stories of brave leaders in their network who help their network grow and thrive. Resources mentioned: The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter To learn more about the Watershed Collective, visit https://www.watershedcollective.org/ New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this week's episode, we're continuing in our series by hearing from Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. Having officially began in 1969, their community and church structure has looked different over the years, and they have a lot of lessons and wisdom to share about how they've continued to grow through house churches and how they've adapted to their context in different seasons. To learn more about Dwell, visit https://dwellcc.org/ New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Microchurches! Today we will hear from Dori Yuen in the San Francisco. Dori is the executive director of the Channel Network, a discipleship focused family of missionaries in the Bay Area. Listen in to hear about the lessons they are learning as missionaries and as a network, and some tools and rhythms they have utilized to reach the least and the lost in their communities. You can learn more about the Channel Network at www.channelnetwork.org. New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches, where we'll hear from Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground. They'll share some interesting insights into how they've contextualized their network to their communities, how their missionaries have helped shape their culture and how they serve, and of course some inspiring stories of microchurch leaders in Kansas City. Resources mentioned: KC Underground's website, The Starfish and the Spirit by Lance Ford, Rob Wegner, and Alan Hirsch, and Microchurches by Brian Sanders New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week kicks off a new series hearing from networks around the country who are pursuing these smaller expressions of church in their own contexts. In this episode, we'll sit down with Daniel Yang of the Prodigal Network in Chicago, IL. You'll hear about the ways that things like history and upbringing, ethnic identity, and experiences with different church structures have played a role in how he now leads communities and initiatives in their missional endeavors. Resources mentioned: Inalienable by Daniel Yang, Eric Costanzo, and Matthew Soerens We will be taking a break next week, but be sure to tune in on Wednesday, July 12th for a new episode! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning into Part 2 of our conversation on Kingdom Ecosystems with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. In this episode, you're sure to be inspired and challenged to think differently about your circles and communities you engage with on a daily basis, and how God might be calling you or those around you to be the church in those spaces. Resources mentioned: Brave Cities book (coming soon!) New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠The Underground Network⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefitted from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠click here to give⁠.

Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches. To continue in our series of Reimagining Microchurch, in this episode you will be able to tune-in to a conversation with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. They will share their experiences with learning the needs of their contexts and being the church through building within their cities, and how they have seen great transformation in the cultivation of these Kingdom ecosystems. Resources mentioned: Brave Cities book (coming soon!) New episodes every Wednesday! The Microchurches podcast is presented by The Underground Network, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefitted from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, click here to give.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series by hearing from Mark Scandrette, founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life.In this episode, we'll discuss the value of not only studying the life of Jesus and His ministry as we consider our missional communities, but also letting Him teach us how to model our very lives after His way. One way this can be done is through experiments and practices that challenge the ways of the world and lead us into deeper connection with Jesus and those around us. Resources mentioned: Practicing the Way of Jesus, Soul Graffiti, Free, Belonging and Becoming, and The Ninefold Path of Jesus by Mark Scandrette

Welcome back, and thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches. Last episode, we sat down with Alan Hirsch and reflected on the missional conversation thus far. Today, we're joined by both Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders, to continue this conversation and to unpack what it means for the future of the church.You will hear insights into what Alan and Brian have seen and experienced in the Western church particularly, and together we'll dive into the values of humility and openness, repentance, and embodying Jesus in every way as we embrace the transformative possibilities of the church ahead. Resources mentioned: The Forgotten Ways, Metanoia, and Reframation by Alan Hirsch

Thanks for listening in to this week's episode. We're continuing in our series this week by hearing from Alan Hirsch once again as we dive into what the missional conversation has consisted of thus far. You will hear about the way this conversation has shifted over the years and where it might be headed, as well as some challenges that movements and church entities have faced in staying faithful to the kind of mission God calls us to. Resources mentioned: The Forgotten Ways and Metanoia by Alan Hirsch

Welcome to Season 4 of Microchurches! Thank you so much for tuning in.We're kicking off this season with a series called Reimagining Microchurch. In this particular episode, you'll be hearing from Alan Hirsch, an influential thinker and leader in the world of missional Christianity. Alan is known for his work in helping churches and organizations to better understand and embody their missional DNA, or mDNA.During our conversation, Alan dives into what he means by mDNA and how it is crucial for the health and effectiveness of the church. When we have a clear sense of our identity and mission as the church, we are better able to make decisions, prioritize our resources, and engage with the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world in meaningful ways. Alan draws on his extensive experience working with churches around the world, and provides practical advice and insights for leaders and congregations who are seeking to better understand and live out their mDNA. Whether you're a pastor, church planter, microchurch leader, or simply a follower of Jesus who is passionate about mission, this episode is sure to inspire and challenge you. Resources mentioned: The Forgotten Ways and Metanoia by Alan Hirsch

While you wait for Season 4, here's a BONUS episode where we sit down with Hugh Halter and talk about kids, parenthood, and making the mission of God a family story. For those of us who are parents, we want to raise our kids to know deeply God's love and saving grace. In this episode, you'll learn practical tools to equip you to do this, and how microchurches provides a unique opportunity for nurturing disciples within your family. Hugh Halter's book "Righteous Brood" is available now!

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. To wrap up season 3, we are bringing it full circle and debriefing lessons from the microchurch stories we've heard from all over the world. Come listen in as Tomy and Lucas discuss the different lessons, barriers, values, and other insights shared by these brave microchurches in their vastly different contexts. Thanks for joining us in Season 3 of Microchurches. We'll be taking a break, but we have some exciting conversations planned for Season 4 so stay tuned!

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! As we near the end of this series, we wanted to talk about the Liturgy of a Microchurch. We will sit down with Jeremy Stephens, and hear about how having a liturgy can bring a kind of order that keeps your community accountable, while also creating freedom to serve God and love on those you are called to in the various pieces that make up your microchurch. Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders

Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series talking about Microchurch Life. You will hear from Lucas Pulley about how conflict and the process of dissent generally will happen within a microchurch model, and best practices for leading and shepherding within those spaces. Resources mentioned: Underground Teachable Courses, Underground Elders in Training Course

Welcome to this episode of Microchurches. In this series we are talking about all things Microchurch Life, and particularly things that are helpful for microchurch leaders to consider. In this episode we hear from Jeremy Stephens about the Life Cycles, and how the dissolving, pivoting, or rebooting of microchurches is not uncommon and is often embraced. Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders, Underground Resources, "Is it Time to Reboot the Ministry?" PDF Resource

Thank you for joining us in this episode of Microchurches! Today we are kicking off a new series all about microchurch life by sitting down with Lucas Pulley and Jeremy Stephens and discussing what we often mean by "rule of life". Because microchurches function differently than more "event-based" churches or ministries might, a set of expectations of commitments to God and one another is important for the growth and sustainability of a microchurch. Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. Today we will sit down with Kathryn Eng from the Underground Clinic and Julie Wood from Just Initiative. You will learn how they have learned to cultivate community within their team, and disciple and shepherd their team members as part of the mission they've been called to. Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders and Underground Training Resources

Welcome back to Microchurches! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions regarding microchurches, and sitting down with various leaders and missionaries to hear about their experiences and how they might answer these questions. In this episode, we will hear from Jeremy Stephens about the benefits, risks, and best practices when it comes to bi-vocational ministry. Resources mentioned: Underground Network's upcoming events and resources

Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches! This week we are diving into one of our most frequently asked questions: What do microchurches do about kids? We'll hear from Jessica Stephens and Emily Binder, who will discuss not only raising and caring for kids in their family and community, but the role children actually play in mission, how family life and church are intertwined, and how we can invite our children into Kingdom and missional life. Resources mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders, Underground Network's Upcoming Webinars

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this series we are going through frequently asked questions in the world of microchurches. This week we sit down with George Wood and Jon Dengler, who, from their experience with men in recovery and those in poverty, will discuss with us how not to lose heart in a dedicated lifetime of ministry. Don't miss our upcoming webinars on how to start a microchurch TODAY at 2pm EST and on November 1st. Learn more and register at https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/upcoming-events

Thanks for joining us! This week we are kicking off a new series going over frequently asked questions when it comes to microchurch life. We'll sit down with Lucas Pulley, Jeremy Stephens, and Bill Couchenour to discuss accountability in mission, and how microchurches can do that well while still releasing and empowering leaders to go where they are called. Register for our upcoming webinars on how to start a microchurch: https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/upcoming-events

Thanks for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! This week we continue in our series of hearing from microchurches all over the world by sitting down with Scott Williams and his experience with microchurches in Southeast Asia. As he navigates through mission in a country that is under immense crisis, you'll hear about the ways that Scott has seen God bring people together in suffering and even open up their hearts to new faith and new models of church.

Welcome back to the podcast! We took a week off last week due to Hurricane Ian that impacted some of our communities locally, but we are back this week and hearing from Noah Cremisino and Greg Hay in New Zealand. In this episode, you'll hear about the formational season their community is in, the ways that their communities and circumstances has informed their deep value of journeying with people through the wilderness, and the fruit that it has produced in their microchurches. Resources mentioned: Reappearing Church by Mark Sayers