Planting Mars Podcast will focus on conversations about the future. I am specifically interested in talking to church planters as well as business leaders and start-up founders. My theory is that there is a lot that these two groups can learn from each other. I will use the interviews to discover if…

In this episode I lay out the verse that I have been challenged with for this year. “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all of your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 Will you join me in seeking the Lord in 2017. I have a feeling that we will come to … Continue reading Planting Mars [Ep. 009] – You Find What You Look For →

Lisa Taylor is the founder and Executive Director of Collective Overflow, a ministry that ministers to ministers. The focus of Collective Overflow is supporting church planters in the western part of the United States. In this interview you will hear Lisa share her experience with church planting and how the Lord really gave her a … Continue reading Collective Overflow Founder — Lisa Taylor [Ep. 008] →

“It is not until the point of surrendering and I open my hands to God and say ‘God, I’ve tried please take this over. I am surrendering it to you.” Welcome to episode 7 of Planting Mars. In this episode I interview Katie Treptau, an entrepreneur/realtor from Minnesota. I came across Katie’s story in an … Continue reading Entrepreneur Katie Treptau – Planting Mars [Ep. 007] →

“Our Story is probably not what you would expect. So maybe this story will be helpful to others.” – Brian Shepard Welcome to episode 6 of Planting Mars. In this episode I interview church planter Brian Shepard. Brian is from Oklahoma but is currently planting a church in San Francisco, California. As you listen you … Continue reading Church Planter Brian Shepard – Planting Mars [Ep. 006] →

“Fail early and fail fast.” – Trent Anderson In this episode of Planting Mars I interview Kingdom building entrepreneur Trent Anderson. Trent works for the mission organization Praying Pelican Missions which is the largest provider of short term missions in the world. In this role Trent coordinates short term mission trips to Central America. He … Continue reading Kingdom Building Entrepreneur Trent Anderson →

This is an in between episode. I will have the next full interview up next week. But in the mean time I hope you enjoy this 10 minute interview I did with my 6 year old daughter. It was a lot of fun and she has some interesting and funny responses to some of my … Continue reading Planting Mars [Ep. 004] – Listen As This 6 yr Old Describes the Biggest Problem The World Faces Today →

“The more things you measure, the more you can feel like you aren’t measuring up.” – Elijah Elkins In this episode of Planting Mars I interview entrepreneur Elijah Elkins. Elijah is a Productivity advisor and Entrepreneur. He founded ElijahElkins.com and AVODA and co-founded Spruce. Elijah helps business leaders and companies with their productivity technology. Elijah has some great insights into life, business, and … Continue reading Planting Mars [Ep.003] – Elijah Elkins →

“Tasks often take a back seat to people.” – Keith Baldridge In this episode of Planting Mars I interview Pastor Keith Baldridge of The Living Stone Church in Broomfield Colorado. Keith has served in various capacities in ministry over the last several years but is now working to launch the Living Stone Church. Their first … Continue reading Planting Mars [Ep. 002] – Keith Baldridge →

In this preview episode of the Planting Mars Podcast I share the vision for the podcast as well as some ideas I have about connections that can be made between church planters, business leaders, start-up founders and others. I believe that we need a generation of young men and women who are inspired to start … Continue reading Planting Mars Podcast Preview Show [EP 001] →