Podcasts about blueprint church

In this episode of The Church Planting Podcast, Greg Nettle sits down with Dhati and Angie Lewis—church planters, leaders at Blueprint Church in Atlanta, and founders of MyBLVD—to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked topics in ministry: how to build a thriving marriage and family while leading at a high level. With over 25 years of marriage, six children, and decades of ministry experience, Dhati and Angie share the intentional rhythms and decisions that have sustained their relationship and family through the challenges of church planting and leadership. They discuss the importance of intentionality, from setting a firm foundation early in marriage (including making divorce a non-option) to consistently learning from others, reading, and seeking wisdom for each new season of life. They also unpack how marriage evolves through different seasons—raising young kids, leading a growing church, and transitioning into empty nesting—and how leaders must regularly reset expectations and communication. The conversation also addresses parenting in ministry, including how to give children both structure and freedom as they grow, and how to navigate difficult moments when kids begin forming their own beliefs and decisions. Dhati and Angie also share powerful insights into multi-ethnic ministry, the challenges and blessings of raising a family in a diverse church context, and the importance of surrounding your family with a strong, supportive community. Finally, they offer practical tools for communication and emotional health in marriage, emphasizing the importance of being present, creating shared language, and consistently engaging one another with honesty and grace. This episode is a must-listen for church planters and leaders who want to build not just a successful ministry—but a healthy, lasting marriage and family alongside it. Table of Contents 00:00 – 02:30 Introduction to Dhati & Angie Lewis and their family. 02:30 – 06:00 Building a strong marriage foundation and intentionality early on. 06:00 – 09:00 Why making divorce "not an option" shaped their relationship. 09:00 – 12:00 Navigating different seasons of marriage and resetting expectations. 12:00 – 15:00 Parenting while planting a church: structure, freedom, and grace. 15:00 – 18:00 Raising kids in ministry and handling real-life challenges. 18:00 – 20:30 Multi-ethnic ministry: challenges and blessings for families. 20:30 – 24:00 Parenting advice: community, honesty, and shared learning. 24:00 – 27:00 Marriage tools: communication, emotional health, and being present. 27:00 – 27:50 Final encouragement for leaders balancing family and ministry.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

Dr. Dhati Lewis serves as the Vision and Multiplication Pastor of Blueprint Church as well as the Founder and President of MyBLVD, an organization focused on helping Christian leaders embrace presence, navigate division and lead with passion. Dhati is passionate about bringing contextualized resources to disciple-makers through coaching, consulting, cohort training, and church planting. He is married to his best friend, Angie, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their children and church family. He is the author of Among Wolves: Disciple Making in the City and Advocates: The Narrow Path to Racial Reconciliation.

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.

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.

Scottie reeve: Peace, Pax Romana vs Pax Christi - 8 December 2024 by Blueprint Church

Jesse Sherlock: advent hope - 1st December 2024 by Blueprint Church

Scottie Reeve - invitation and transformation by Blueprint Church

Dale Campbell: Ego in Prayer- 6 October 2024 by Blueprint Church

Andy Newport: Distractions - 25 Aug by Blueprint Church

Scottie Reeve: the church holds but jesus heals - 11 August 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: hope and grace - 14th July 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: sacrifice - 16 june 2024 by Blueprint Church

Annelies Berends: Spiritual warfare - 2 June 2024 by Blueprint Church

Scottie Reeve: Pentecost - 19 May 2024 by Blueprint Church

Tessa Guest: Contemplative Prayer - 12 May 2024 by Blueprint Church

Petra/Gill: Pride service - 14 April 2024 by Blueprint Church

Annelies Berends: Petitionary Prayer - 21 Apr 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Praise and prayer - 7 April 2024 by Blueprint Church

Andy Newport: Pressed but not crushed - 24 March 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Why we pray - 17 March 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: struck down, but not destroyed - 10th march 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: persecuted but not abandoned - 25 Febuary 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Blueprint vision and challenges for 2024 - 11 Febuary 2024 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Being at home in the house of the lord - 28 January 2024 by Blueprint Church

Esmé Putt: New years resolutions with Jesus - 21 January 2024 by Blueprint Church

Gilbert Ostini: Exausted during Advent by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Joy - 4 December 2023 by Blueprint Church

Gilbert Ostini: Made alive - 19 November 2023 by Blueprint Church

Danyon Morton-Chong: Parables - 12 November 2023 by Blueprint Church

Relationships with god - Annelies Berends - 15 October 2023 by Blueprint Church

psalm 69 lamentation: Danyon Morton-Chong - 8.10.23 by Blueprint Church

Rose Robinson: Discernment -18.09.2023 by Blueprint Church

Living as a child of God: Gendy Thomson - 10.09.23 by Blueprint Church

Aleisha Hulbert: The life of the beloved - 03.09.23 by Blueprint Church

Esme Putt: Whole of Life Faith: Generosity - 27.08.23 by Blueprint Church

Scottie Reeve: Whole of life faith: Prayer - 20.08.23 by Blueprint Church

Paul Fletcher: Whole of life faith: My testimony and the call to community - 13.08.23 by Blueprint Church

Rose Robinson: Whole of Life Faith: Work and Rest - 6.08.23 by Blueprint Church

Annelies Berends: Blessing & Spiritual Authority 30.07.2023 by Blueprint Church

Benedict to Bin Inn: Panel discussion - 05.07.2023 by Blueprint Church

Esme Putt: The Stables, a dream -02.07.2023 by Blueprint Church

Scottie Reeve: Blessed are those who hunger Matt 5 - 11.06.2023 by Blueprint Church

Andy Newport: Interruptions of the Spirit - 04.06.2023 by Blueprint Church