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The Plant Strong Podcast: Empowering Women in Church Planting is an incredibly valuable resource for women involved in church planting. As a woman in this field, I am grateful that this platform exists to provide support and encouragement. This podcast has become a game changer for me as it offers a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and strength specific to my role. It is refreshing to know that I am not alone in facing the challenges of church planting, and the stories shared by other women in similar positions are relatable and inspiring. The content provided by this podcast has helped me to grow, learn, heal, and share my experiences within the church planting community.
One of the best aspects of The Plant Strong Podcast is its dedication to helping women in ministry within the context of church planting. There are not enough resources out there specifically tailored to this demographic, so having a podcast that addresses our unique challenges and provides practical advice is truly invaluable. The episodes are encouraging, practical, and offer a fresh perspective from experienced leaders who understand the day-to-day realities of church planting. It feels like having a squad or a cheering section that just "gets" me and can answer questions I never even thought to ask. The authenticity and wisdom shared by the hosts create a sense of community where diverse women can come together and find common ground.
While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, one potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who are not involved in church planting or have limited interest in this subject matter. However, for its target audience of women in ministry within the context of church planting, it is an excellent resource that provides relevant content tailored to their specific needs.
In conclusion, The Plant Strong Podcast is an incredible source of empowerment for women involved in church planting. It offers practical advice, relatable stories from experienced leaders in the field, and creates a sense of community where like-minded women can learn from each other's experiences. This podcast fills a much-needed gap in resources for women in ministry, and I highly recommend it to anyone involved in church planting or those with a church planter spouse. The content provided is encouraging, uplifting, and equips women to fulfill their calling in this challenging but rewarding work.
Today on the show Lisa interviews Ashley Stegeman & Chad Manbeck. Ashley is the Director of Church Engagement and Partnerships at Stadia. Chad is the Lead Pastor at Richwoods Christian Church in Central Illinois. Today's episode is full of specific information about Stadia's Vision Trips. You don't want to miss this information or the surprising way that Chad's trip ignited his next steps in being part of multiplying churches for the next generation.
Today on the show we have a 4 time repeat guest! We love to hear from Kadi Cole and today's show does not disappoint. Kadi is the founder and owner of Kadi Cole & Co., working with a wide range of clients as she helps them build healthy cultures, develop strategic plans, and scale for growth. Kadi also invests in the leadership development of the global church through her ongoing partnership with Momentum Ministry Partners as their Executive Director of Leadership Development. Listen in today as we dive into the best ways that men and women can work together in churches to glorify God and bring others to know Jesus. https://www.kadicole.com/
Today on the show Lisa interviews Joanna Meyer. Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast, and founded Women, Work, and Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Today's conversation will build your faith and understanding in what it means for women to live out the gospel in their work lives. Work, Women and Calling website Work, Women and Calling by Joanna Meyer
Today on the show, Falyn Davis joins Lisa to discuss all things church planting. Falyn serves as co-pastor at Blueprint Church alongside her husband, Senior Pastor Matthew Davis, where they work together to build a Christ-centered community. Recently celebrating their one year anniversary, Falyn walks us through the joys and growth of being a new church planter.
Discerning God's calling on our lives is not easy. If that calling includes stepping into church planting, it can feel down right impossible. Today on the show Lisa is joined by two of Stadia's best, Heidy and Jehieli, both of them intricate parts of Stadia's Discovery Center. Join in as they walk us through Stadia's Discovery Center process for potential Church Planters, putting boots to the ground for our heart to help you start thriving, growing, multiplying churches for the next generation. https://stadia.org/discovery/
Todays episode will help you love your people better, specifically those dealing with divorce. Join Lisa as she interviews Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Brandi speaks from experience on this topic and provides so much wisdom, hope and guidance for both individuals facing divorce and how the church can support the divorced. Better Than Okay:Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends https://lovebrandiwilson.com/
Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Erin Taylor. In 2024, Erin and her family took a leap of faith by moving to the west side of Portland, Oregon to plant a church. Planning to launch in Fall of 2025, Erin is in the thick of the beginning stages of planting and honing her skills as a leader and pastor. Listen in as Erin describes her path to planting and the many ways they are working to get to know their city as they prepare to launch their new church. Tatum Osborne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78_vT0SLeck Beth Wolf https://www.clarksburgchurch.com/ Beth Backes https://thetablechurch.live/ Sarah Zaske https://visithopechapel.com/olathe Danielle Strickland https://www.daniellestrickland.com/ Podcast: Lead Stories with Stephanie Williams O'Brien and Jo Saxton Podcast: The Art of Holiness with Carolyn Moore www.seedsofhope.me www.dying2restart.org/
Join us for our highly anticipated annual reflection and look forward episode with Lisa and Heidy. Listen in as they share what they learned this year, resources that have impacted them and what they plan to focus on for the new year.
Please enjoy this rerelease of Ep. 131 with Julie Stegman. Julie Stegman is a co-pastor at Resurrection City Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today Lisa and Julie talk about several hard realities of living in a broken world. Julie opens up about living with chronic illness and learning to trust in God's no and not yet answers to prayers.
Join us for this re-release of our episode with Loren Abernathy. Loren and Lisa share some real talk on the trenches of church planting as they reflect on celebrations and surrenders of life in ministry.
Join Lisa as she provides some updates on her current reality. Not only will you be encouraged to keep leaning into Jesus, but you'll walk away with three tangible mindsets to ease difficult seasons.
Today on the show, Lisa interviews Janet McMahon. Janet and her husband Troy are the founding pastors of Restore Community Church, a multi-site church planted in Kansas City in 2008. Janet serves Restore as the Community Life Pastor and additionally serves as Co-Director of Exponential Women's Next where she curates content designed to catalyze women to fulfill their calling in discipleship and church planting. Todays episode of full of relevant content for our current cultural moment. Listen in as they discuss engaging in this election year with hope and humility as followers of Jesus. The After Party Curriculum Exponential Women NEXT Janet's message in their Politics and the Way of Jesus Series https://plantstrongwomen.libsyn.com/site/66-janet-mcmahon-finding-your-voice-in-leadership-and-life Unoffendable by Brant Hansen
Join today's guest host Kerry Smith as she interviews Jenni Keller. Jenni is a ministry leadership coach and consultant where she is an integration specialist that helps leaders align the good work they're already doing with the best practices, leadership systems and people practices they desire. Listen in as they discuss the vital role that emotional intelligence plays in our own leadership health and the health of the church, bringing both reasoning and emotion together to form a more whole approach to leading the church. https://jennikeller.co/ Untangling Emotions by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton
Join Lisa as she interviews Lori Wilhite. Lori is the founder of Leading and Loving It, which equips and encourages women leaders to love life in ministry. She also serves alongside her husband Jud who is the Senior Pastor at Central Church in Las Vegas. In today's episode Lisa and Lori discuss the realities of the sovereignty of God in our leadership lives and the practical ways women leaders can lean into that. Leading and Loving It
In this episode Lisa interviews Katie Fowler. Katie is a wife, mom and church planter. Together, with her husband Chuck, she leads Nova Church (a church plant in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver) as well as Corona Church. Listen in as Lisa and Katie discuss the joys and hardships of church planting and how to navigate the journey with grace. Ruth Haley Barton Podcast The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast
Join Lisa and her guest Denine Blevins as they discuss the tough realities of church planting. Denine Blevins, provides leadership as the Executive Director of two distinct institutions: Parakaleo, a nonprofit that provides gospel-based support to women in church planting, and Uptown Community Church. Join the conversation as Lisa and Denine unpack the journey of keeping your focus Jesus as a leader of a church plant. Parakaleo
Today on the podcast Lisa sits down with our long time friend Jan Limiero. With 30 years of experience in ministry, training in deep healing, and experience as a life coach and spiritual director, Jan's true self is uniquely designed to help you discover, explore, and live the true you! Listen in today as she and Lisa discuss the importance of leading our churches from a deep place of self discovery. https://eaglesrest.org/
Today on the show Lisa interviews Lindsey Heslop. Lindsey Heslop is one of the pastors and co-founders of Kindred Church in Westminster, Colorado where she lives with her husband, Cole, and their two-year-old son, Sawyer. Join Lisa and Lindsey as they discuss the joys and challenges of church planting, especially in her unique co-leading context and heart for planting a church that creates organic relationship building opportunities.
Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Steve & Lisa Cuss. Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs and The Expectation Gap and the founder of www.capablelife.com. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who runs her own private practice and works alongside her husband Steve with vision, coaching and speaking with Capable Life. Listen in as they discuss leadership anxiety, navigating friendships as a church leader and co-leading with your spouse. This episode will reach to heart of your leadership and remind you that you are not alone. Steve's Capable Life Learning Community Lisa's Soul Care Intensives The Expectation Gap Managing Leadership Anxiety
Today on the show Lisa chats with Beatriz Torres. Beatriz is a dynamic leader who co-founded Somos Church with her husband Sergio. Join Lisa and Beatriz as they discuss the hard realities of planting a church while also parenting young children. You'll love this tangible discussion that partners intentional action with grace for the challenges of planting and parenting.
Today on the podcast we are joined by Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Join Lisa and Brandi as they discuss the goodness of God and leading well even when life throws us punches. This conversation will leave you uplifted and encouraged to fully live in God's goodness. Leading and Loving It-website Leading and Loving it Conference Brandi Wilson
Join Lisa for a candid interview with Micah E. Davis, the pastor of teaching and vision at The Sanctuary, a 8 month old church plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Listen in as Lisa and Micah unpack the needs and desires of our Gen Z church members. We know you'll be inspired by this conversation to continue seeking Jesus for yourself and lean into the needs of the next generation. https://www.micahedavis.com/about Trailblazers The Party Crasher
Join Lisa in a discussion today with friend, church planter and therapist Jennifer Antonucci. Jennifer it the Director of the Renewing Life Center in Las Vegas, NV. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Join Lisa and Jenn as they discuss the difficult realities of mental health and how we can best help ourselves and those in our churches navigate mental health journeys.
Today on the podcast Betsy Spring joins our host Lisa in a fulfilling and telling conversation about scriptures role in our daily walk of discipleship with Jesus. Listen in for a renewed dedication to the value and discipline of hearing God through scripture.
Today we share an excellent interview between Crystal Chiang and Greg Nettle. Greg is the President of Stadia and host of our sister podcast the Church Planters Podcast. Crystal is the Executive Director of Leadership Training at Orange. Learn about the new metrics of ministry success.
Join Lisa as she interviews Tara Woolard. Tara has a heart for missions and helping people feel confident in sharing Jesus. Today's conversation is such a gift. Listen in to be reminded of the way God's weaving of our desires and talents works our for our good and His glory.
Join Lisa as she talks with Julie Stegman, co-pastor at Resurrection City Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today Lisa and Julie talk about several hard realities of living in a broken world. Julie opens up about living with chronic illness and learning to trust in God's no and not yet answers to prayers.
Join Lisa as she interviews Suzan Thompson. Alongside her husband, Rohan Thompson, she pastors at the newly established Deeper Church in Dallas, GA. Church planting is a unique calling and today we get to hear straight from the mouth of a planter only 3 weeks into Sunday gatherings. You will be encouraged as Suzan shares her praises and struggles of following God's lead to plant a church.
Join us today as Lisa shares the 3 most important lessons she has learned over the years of her many medical trials. Invincibility is not a thing. We know this and yet many of us move about life either ignoring or minimizing just how important it is to take care of our health. Listen in as Lisa shares with us vital lessons to help ourselves and those around us honor our bodies. Ep 89 3.2.22- Lumar Vargas Lisa's Medical Journal Lisa's Planner Try Softer by Aundi Kobler Strong Like Water by Aundi Kobler
We are so excited to welcome back our amazing host Lisa Bennett. Lisa both reflects on 2023 and looks forward to 2024 with Heidy Tandy, Director of Discovery at Stadia. This reflective and looking head episode is always one of the most listened to episodes and this years content does not disappoint. From celebrating the simple things to truly reflecting on the presence of Jesus, Lisa and Heidy hit is all! Eps. 89 Lumar Vargas Stop Collecting Gurus - Emily P. Freeman Lisa's Joggers Will Guidara - Unreasonable Hospitality Skye Jethani - With
Join us for an encore presentation where Lisa interviews Sarah Lynn Grubb, the Central Programming Director at Real Life Church in Valencia, CA. Listen in as Sarah describes the beautiful gift of a recent 45-day sabbatical and her intentionality toward weekly rhythms of sabbath to help her serve her church and rest as a child of God.
Today on the podcast, we encore episode 94 where Lisa has an honest conversation about prayer with Kim Perry. Kim is the Next Steps Director at Lifepointe Church in Raleigh, NC. and a champion for all things prayer. Whether you struggle to pray or could win a gold medal in prayer Olympics, this episode will encourage you to build a trust in God through the power of prayer!
Thank you for joining us for an encore of episode 88 with Mindy Caliguire. Mindy shares her wisdom, insight and passion for leaders to lead from a healthy soul. Along with her husband Jeff Caliguire, Mindy founded Soul Care, a ministry dedicated to helping people restore their souls. She invites you into practical actions providing powerful relief for souls long overdue for rest, especially on how to set up boundaries that will help you remain effective for the Kingdom.
Join Lisa as she interviews a returning guest Leilani Sizemore. Leilani and her husband Greg planted Creekside Church in Dallas, Georgia where she currently serves as the Executive Pastor. Today on the show Leilani and Lisa discuss their understanding of liturgy as a spiritual discipline and the role that is has played in helping them grow closer to Jesus. Seven Sacred Pauses by Macrina Wiederkehr How to worship a King by Zach Neese An Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton The Daily Office by Pete Scazzero Lectio 365 app
Today on the show Lisa interviews Loren Abernathy. Along with her husband Josh, Loren helped plant City Church, a diverse 5 year old plant in the heart of Griffin, Ga. Loren and Lisa unpack what it looks like to live in the realities of our limitations while striving to serve the people in our churches. Listen as Loren shares lessons she has learned from the highs and lows of the first 5 years of planting.
Today on the podcast Lisa interviews her friend and returning guest Mike Clear. Mike is the Senior Vice President of Business Relations at Orange. Join their conversation as they discuss some of the gritty facts facing the next generation and what the church can do to help them grow an everyday faith. Creating Experiences for Kids: How to Design Engaging Productions in Kids Ministry by Mike Clear Eps. 45 Mike Clear on The Now Generation thinkorange.com
Today on the show Lisa interviews Leigh Boggs. Leigh works with the young adult group at 938 church in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Leigh describes the intentional ways she engages with the young adults in their church and weighs in on the ways our churches can improve their communication and care of singles. Do not miss this honest conversation.
Listen in as Lisa interviews Shauna Pilgreen. Along with her husband, Ben, Shauna coleads Epic Church, a multiethnic congregation in the heart of San Francisco. She serves on the teaching team at Epic and as a network director for Alpha USA. Today we hear about her new book, "Translating Jesus: How to share your faith in language today's culture can understand." Join Lisa and Shauna as they discuss what it looks like to engage with our current culture for the sake of bringing others into relationship with Jesus. Shauna Pilgreen
Join Lisa as she interviews Anne Milam. Anne has been a youth pastor, church planter and children's pastor for a combination of over 30 years of ministry experience. Today Lisa and Anne unpack the ins and outs of allowing God to transition us into different areas of ministry. Listen in to her experience and learn from her example as she beautifully unpacks what it means to hold God's plans for our lives open handed, no matter the iteration. The Emotionally Healthy Woman- Geri Scazzero
Today on the podcast Lisa and Heidy bring the Summer joy! We are mid-way through summer and there is so much to delight in. Listen in as Lisa and Heidy share what is bringing them joy this summer. You'll hear about everything from the local library to patience in horticulture—they share it all, connecting their current joys with the Church planting life.
We are so excited to have the founder of the Plant Strong Podcast Sarah Burnett on today's episode. Sarah is the COO of Flourish, a tech company that helps non-profits optimize how they operate. Listen in as Sarah shares her transition story and the wisdom she gleaned as she moved into the unknown. onflourish.com sermons.tech
Returning guest alert! Today we welcome back to the show Nancy Beach. Following over 25 years in local church leadership, Nancy Beach now serves as a Leadership Coach with the Slingshot Group and as a Teaching Pastor at Soul City Church. In every season of life God has provided Sabbath for his people. Listen in as Lisa and Nancy tackle the HOW of this gift from God. The Rest of God- Mark Buchanan Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest- Ruth Haley Barton
On today's episode Lisa interview Rev. Cynthia Durant. Cynthia currently serves as the Director of Leader Development for the Dale C. Bronner Institute of Ministry & Leadership Development. Be ready to take notes as Lisa and Cynthia unpack the many facets of moving into our callings and how to help those we lead grow into their own leadership.
Join Lisa as she interviews Church Planter Liz Harfield. Lisa and Liz get real and raw in today's episode as Liz shares her story of the irreplaceable role that grit and rooted identity in Jesus has played in planting their church.
Our hostess with the "mostess" is back at it! Celebrate with us as we welcome Lisa back from break. On today's episode Lisa unpacks her recent medical journey and delivers practical perspectives that make delighting in God a reality no matter what life brings.
Today on the podcast our Bloom Catalyst Heidy Tandy talks all things friendship with guest Kerry Smith. Kerry is the Director of Women and Children at Good News Church in Powell, Ohio. She also leads the Bloom Connect Group Team and edits the Plant Strong Podcast. Join these two real-life friends as they discuss the unique challenges and joys of making and being a friend. At Your Best-Carey Nieuwhof Ready to Rise-Jo Saxton Find Your People- Jennie Allen Forgiving What You Can't Forget- Lisa Tyrkhurst The Lazy Genius Way- Kendra Adachi Sheila Brown's suggested quesiton cards
Join Bloom Catalyst Heidy Tandy as she interviews Melissa Mashburn—life coach, ministry consultant, speaker, and author. Her latest book Ministry Chick is designed to give women the support and encouragement needed to excel in ministry leadership. Today she shares her heart for these women and her desire to help them transform their thinking while renewing their unique gifts and skills. Listen in as Melissa helps us smash the idea of "just" in our self descriptions and offers gentle guidance for this life in ministry. Ministry Chick by Melissa Mashburn
Join our host Lisa as she learns from Sara Simons, a major life transition & vocation coach and director of the non-profit The Way Between. Sara has a heart for ministry leaders being equipped with support and knowledge for healthy sustainability. Whether your role in church planting takes you behind the scenes or front-stage, this conversation will inspire you to lean into your unique calling while taking care of your personal health. The Search to Belong by Joseph R. Myers
Today on the show Lisa chats with Matt Murphy, Stadia's VP of Mission Support and Ashley Stewart, Stadia's Project and Events Manager, about the ins and outs of the Exponential East Conferencing in Orlando Florida on March 6th-9th. Learn about the events that Stadia is hosting and be reminded of the importance of connecting with missionallly minded disciples of Jesus.
A New Year is upon us and so is a new Bloom theme. On today's episode, the 2023 theme is revealed through an honest conversation with church planter Katie Tyndall. Listen in as Katie and Lisa unpack the nuances of a theme designed for women in church planting! Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
Who doesn't love a good celebration? Today our host Lisa Bennett is joined by Heidy Tandy, Bloom Catalyst. They celebrate and reflect on this past year, digging into all the fun and many lessons learned. Join them as they wrap up 2022 with candid conversation and more than a few laughs. The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller Simply Tuesday by Emily P Freeman Not In It To Win It by Andy Stanley The Thing Beneath The Thing by Steve Carter Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
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