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Listen in with City Church as we consider the life of service that Jesus has called us to in our own lives and in the church.

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What is God calling us to as a church in this next season?On Vision Sunday, Martin looks at Isaiah 49 and the mission God has given His people: to be called by Him, sent into our neighbourhoods, and to carry the good news of Jesus to the nations.The mission of The City Church remains the same: inviting everyone to encounter Jesus. Whether that means loving the people on our street, sharing Jesus with friends and colleagues, serving our communities, or being sent further afield, every one of us has a part to play.As we look ahead to a new year as a church, we want to grow in intimacy with Jesus, become more confident in sharing our faith, and be ready to follow wherever the Holy Spirit leads.

In this episode, Callie and Kent unpack how City Church is preparing for the next ten years by investing in leaders, systems, and relationships that help people be known, formed, and cared for as the church grows. Find out more about Built Together at citychurchknox.com/together.

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Listen in with City Church as we explore the calling of elders and how Christlike character is the work of the good shepherd who is patiently forming all of his people from the inside out.

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The mindset guiding your thoughts directly shapes the direction of your life. In this kickoff to the series "Think Better, Live Different," we explore the Apostle Paul's call in Romans 12:1–2 to refuse conformity to the world's patterns and instead experience true transformation. Real life change does not come from mere willpower or fitting into old molds. True freedom begins when God renews your mind from the inside out, empowering you to live in your redeemed identity.How do you break free from the pressure to conform and experience daily transformation? Watch now to discover three practical, daily steps to partner with God's Spirit and renew your mind.If you're new to 7 City Church, we'd love to get to know you and help you take your next step. You can find our digital connect card and discover ways to get connected at 7city.info.Join us in person on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 AM at 2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX.Connect with us throughout the week on social media:Facebook | YouTube: 7 City ChurchInstagram | TikTok: @7citychurch

I wish there were more pastors like Ron Hoffman at Mountain City Church in Anchorage. Of course there are many I know and respect who have also done a wonderful job preaching the full counsel of God but I can only interview one at a time. Pastor Hoffman understands that God created three institutions. Family, Church and Government. And, by the way, all three are stained by sin. Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 5:12, Isaiah 64:6But, for some reason, although the church has no problem dealing with the downfalls of family and church struggling with sin, Government is to be shunned.  Stay away. Bad. Don't want to get soiled. It's "political".But here's the deal. Politics is nothing more than the way communities organize and communicate on how to address challenges and solutions for human flourishing in society. Something the Gospel has very much to say about.Hope you can tune in today and hear Pastor Ron's perspective on why church leaders should not shy away from being salt and light...in every arena of life.Support the show

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Listen in with City Church as we explore what it looks like for men and women to worship together with humility in light of Jesus, the one whose birth, life, death and resurrection reversed what went wrong in the garden.

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This week, we celebrated City Church's 6th birthday and kicked off a brand new series, Framework, focused on the values that shape who we are as a church. Chris also took the opportunity to cast vision for the year ahead, asking: Where are we going? What are we focusing on? And where is God leading us?

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In this message, Pastor Aaron explores Jesus' timeless words from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Jesus uses the unforgettable images of salt and light to describe the distinct character of his followers. Salt changes whatever it touches, while light reveals hope to everyone it reaches. This teaching serves as a bridge between who we are becoming and how we are called to live.How can you live differently so that those around you see God more clearly? Watch this video to discover how to embrace the values of a different kingdom and shine your light in a dark world.If you're new to 7 City Church, we'd love to get to know you and help you take your next step. You can find our digital connect card and discover ways to get connected at 7city.info.Join us in person on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 AM at 2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX.Connect with us throughout the week on social media:Facebook | YouTube: 7 City ChurchInstagram | TikTok: @7citychurch

Together, Kent and Callie talk about: • Why hospitality is not about having an impressive space, but an intentional one • What it means to prepare a building that communicates, “We expected you here.” • Why stewardship, safety, and deferred maintenance matter for the next decade • How every person who calls City Church home can prayerfully participate in Built Together A building is not the point of the church. But the people who are welcomed, formed, cared for, and sent from this place matter deeply. Find out more about Built Together at citychurchknox.com/together.

Guests: Darryl Strawberry + Jason PowellMinistries: (Darryl) Strawberry Ministries (Jason) Jesus City Church/MontgomeryRoles: (D) Co-Founder (J) PastorTopic: God's work in both of their lives and in their friendship, in advance of Darryl speaking at the church on September 13, 2026Websites: (Darryl) findingyourway.com (Jesus City Church) jesuscitychurch.com

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This week marks the 20th anniversary of City Church! Help us celebrate by listening to reflections from folks who were there when it all started.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of City Church! Help us celebrate by listening to reflections from folks who were there when it all started.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of City Church! Help us celebrate by listening to reflections from folks who were there when it all started.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of City Church! Help us celebrate by listening to reflections from folks who were there when it all started.

The one and only "Kingdom Ninja" is back at City Church. Join us as we welcome Daniel Gil back to the stage!

This week marks the 20th anniversary of City Church! Help us celebrate by listening to reflections from folks who were there when it all started.

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In a world of artificial intelligence and digital replicas, we often settle for artificial connection. Pastor Stephen explores how God designed us for authentic community through His family, the church. Using the powerful example of marathoner Eliud Kipchoge breaking the two-hour barrier with the help of a team, this message reveals how we grow stronger when we run together.How can we move past isolation and find our true purpose within the body of Christ? Watch to discover four reasons why real connection is essential for your spiritual and personal growth.If you're new to 7 City Church, we'd love to get to know you and help you take your next step. You can find our digital connect card and discover ways to get connected at 7city.info.Join us in person on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 AM at 2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX.Connect with us throughout the week on social media:Facebook | YouTube: 7 City ChurchInstagram | TikTok: @7citychurch

In this episode, host Josh interviews Eric Kooymans, an online marketing expert with 18 years of experience. Eric shares actionable strategies for e-commerce growth, including in-depth keyword research, competitor and paid ad analysis, and cost per acquisition estimation. He emphasizes the importance of product bundling, expanding sales channels, and leveraging tools like SEMrush and Facebook Ad Library. Eric offers practical tips on using Google and Facebook Shopping integrations and provides advice for building sustainable, scalable e-commerce brands that attract long-term investment.Chapters:Introduction to Eric Kooymans and His Expertise (00:00:00)Eric's background, experience, and notable clients in e-commerce and online marketing.Starting a Growth Strategy: Self-Audit & Audience Analysis (00:01:34)Initial steps for developing a growth plan: self-audit, understanding target audience, and identifying customer problems.Keyword Research and Demand Analysis (00:02:05)Using tools like Keyword Keg, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner to analyze search volume, demand, and seasonal trends.Building a Demand Growth Strategy (00:02:56)Translating keyword research into a demand-driven business strategy, considering seasonality and cost per acquisition.Evaluating Cost per Acquisition and Product Bundling (00:03:52)Assessing average order value, cost per acquisition, and the importance of bundling products for profitability.Keyword Research Tools and Competitor Analysis (00:04:41)Comparing keyword research tools and introducing competitor analysis using SEMrush for deeper market insights.Deep Dive into Competitor Analysis (00:05:36)How to audit competitors, analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and identify cost-effective keyword opportunities.Paid Advertising and Ad Analysis (00:06:52)Conducting paid ad research using SEMrush, SpyFu, and Facebook Ad Library to understand competitors' ad strategies.Estimating Cost per Acquisition with Industry Data (00:08:50)Using WordStream and industry benchmarks to estimate cost per acquisition and conversion rates before launching campaigns.Optimizing Product Assortment and Bundling (00:11:24)Developing product bundles and assortments that increase average order value and align with customer passion.Actionable Takeaway 1: Activate Shopping Channels (00:12:37)Quick win: Turn on Google Shopping, Facebook Shopping, and use plugins to expand product reach.Actionable Takeaway 2: Focus on Product Bundles (00:13:49)Group winning products into bundles or seasonal packages to improve ad ROI and scale growth.Actionable Takeaway 3: Expand to New Marketplaces (00:14:44)Leverage platforms like Faire and other marketplaces to increase exposure and test new channels with bestsellers.Closing Remarks and Resources (00:15:58)Eric thanks the host, offers to answer questions, and mentions show notes with additional resources.Links and Mentions:Keyword Keg: "00:02:05"  SEMrush: "00:02:05"  Google Keyword Planner: "00:02:05"  SpyFu: "00:07:14"  Facebook Ads Library: "00:07:14"  WordStream: "00:09:48"  Sales and Orders: "00:13:19"  Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you to Eric Kooymans. Eric is an online marketing expert with over 18 years of experience in e-commerce development, search engine optimization, Facebook ads, influencer marketing and much more. With a portfolio boasting over 180 different companies including the American Cancer Society, passion, passion, City Church and Chris Tomlin. Eric's specialties include WordPress, Shopify and Magento e-commerce, as well as various marketing automation tools like Activecampaign and HubSpot. Get ready to learn from the best of in this business on today's podcast. So with that introduction, welcome to the show, Eric.Eric 00:00:42  Thank you for having me. I appreciate your time.Josh 00:00:44  Every single listener is going to want to hear, like, what are those growth strategies that you implement? Right? What are those the tactical things that you do that help diversify, provide comfort. But I think it's not even just the aspect of diversification. I think it is building a comprehensive brand that private equity truly would be hungry to acquire, right? Because they don't just see you as a fly by night Amazon seller.Josh 00:01:14  You had success on that, but you can't repeat that success anywhere else. so Eric, let's let's dive into those strategies. Somebody comes to you, you know, how do you work them or how do you start to develop that 6 to 24 month, you know, growth strategy? I guess ramp up for them.Eric 00:01:34  Sounds good. Yeah. So the first off, before we do it, we basically have we want to ask the basic questions and we kind of we normally have a little questionnaire that we have that we'll provide in the show notes. But the big question that you always want to kind of do a kind of little self audit. And we need to be able to understand, you know, who you are, who is the target audience? You know, what specifically is their problem or what are they looking for? Like what's their big, you know, when they're looking for your products? Kind of. What is that? What are we think of that is kind of what's the keywords, what's the what's the the symptom or the problem that they're having.Eric 00:02:05  And then with that, also, when it comes to the types of gifts or ways that this product could be used in, if it were to be a, a type of a gift or a, you know, holiday type thing. We put together all the different audiences and we do what we call the keyword research around that. And that's basically using cool tools like, keyword keg. there's also, SEMrush. There's also Google, Keyword Planner, but these are tools that we put it in there. And that basically tells us over the last 12 months what is the search volume and not just what we think we want to offer, but what are all the other things that we never thought of. And from there, we're then able to kind of have a lay of the land of what's the demand? Then we put together what we call the demand growth strategy, which basically is a how do we build our business around where the opportunity is. We don't want to just go buy a whole bunch of products and hope it works.Eric 00:02:56  We actually have to plan for it. And so the way that we do that is, is we understand what's the demand and what how many people are searching for what. And then and that's not just only at what times of the year as well, because you want to know what our seasonal business is. And if you have something that's big and and at Christmas time, well, how do you get busy in the summertime? You know, how do you not have the slow months? And how do you build products in a company around a sustainable growth strategy with that? And so we really kind of look at the seasonal trends. and then lastly, when you look at the keyword research, we're then able to understand what's the average cost per click and, and what the key thing to note is that is that if we were to go say, let's go do this, let's go and put together, a strategy, what is the average cost per acquisition? And those are the things that really allow us to say, hey,...

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In this message, Pastor Stephen highlights the timeless wisdom of Psalm 127, which calls children a reward and a gift to steward. Through the framework of the four parenting stages - discipline, training, coaching, and friendship - parents learn how to adapt their approach as their kids grow.How can you build a relationship with your children that outlasts their childhood? Watch now to discover practical ways to model a healthy marriage, prioritize spiritual formation, and guide your kids with patience and grace.If you're new to 7 City Church, we'd love to get to know you and help you take your next step. You can find our digital connect card and discover ways to get connected at 7city.info.Join us in person on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 AM at 2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX.Connect with us throughout the week on social media:Facebook | YouTube: 7 City ChurchInstagram | TikTok: @7citychurch

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Weekday reflections from members of the City Church staff and community on readings from the Daily Office Lectionary.

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Relationships are the most important part of our lives. Drawing from the survival story of US Airways Flight 1549, this Family Month message highlights how quickly life can change and why mending our connections matters right now. Both scripture and modern research show that relational stress directly impacts our physical and emotional health.What are the four toxic behaviors that ruin our connections with others, and how can we replace them with healthier habits? Watch to discover practical, biblical wisdom to transform your marriage, friendships, and daily interactions.If you're new to 7 City Church, we'd love to get to know you and help you take your next step. You can find our digital connect card and discover ways to get connected at 7city.info.Join us in person on Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 AM at 2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX.Connect with us throughout the week on social media:Facebook | YouTube: 7 City ChurchInstagram | TikTok: @7citychurch

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “First Principle,” and posed the thought-provoking question, “Can you go to church for years and not know Christ?” The President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran, Lana Silk, explained why many Iranians see the current conflict differently from how it’s portrayed in the West and shared how believers continue to bring hope amid uncertainty. The lead pastor of City Church, Dean Inserra, unpacked his book “The Unsaved Christian,” explaining the marks of cultural Christianity and encouraging listeners to examine whether their faith rests in Christ alone rather than heritage, morality, or religious tradition. Abdu Murray, the President of Embrace the Truth, shared how his journey from Islam to Christ shaped his understanding of cultural Christianity and encouraged listeners to pursue genuine saving faith over religious tradition. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Lana Silk [ 13:47 ]Dean Inserra [ 24:32 ]Abdu Murray [ 34:52 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Charlie literally gave his life for the cause of America, so it is entirely fitting that for his final 4th of July holiday, he spoke at Dream City Church on the American heroes who came before him and did the same. Charlie talks about the spirit of Christian revival that drove the American Revolution, and the American founders who sacrificed their property, their fortunes, and their very lives for the cause of liberty. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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