Microchurches
By Tampa Underground Network
109. An Inner Life that Sustains Mission with Alan Hirsch - Seasoned Guides, Ep. 2
Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast Season 6. We're wrapping up this series and this season by sitting down with Alan Hirsch to discuss the importance of the inner-life with Jesus to sustain in mission. We hope you enjoy, and we look forward to seeing you in the next season of Microchurches.
Resources Mentioned: Reframation by Alan Hirsch
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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.
108. Emotionally Healthy Leadership with Brad Brisco - Seasoned Guides, Ep. 1
Thank you for tuning into the Microchurches Podcast! We're kicking off a brand new series called Seasoned Guides. In this first episode, we're joined by Brad Brisco to explore what emotionally healthy leadership looks like in the context of microchurch life.
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.
107. Creating a Culture of Sending - Network Life, Ep. 4
Welcome back to Microchurches Podcast Season 6! In this episode, we're continuing in our Network Life series and hearing from Mark Hoffman from Rural Nebraska Microchurch Network. We hope you enjoy!
Resources Mentioned: Microchurches by Brian Sanders, Cultivating Calling Resource
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.
106. Centralization in Decentralized Networks - Network Life, Ep. 3
Thank you for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! In this episode, we'll sit down with Jason Shepperd from Church Project. We'll dive into what it looks like to have centralization within a decentralized network.
Resources Mentioned: Church Project and A Church of House Churches by Jason Shepperd
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.
105. Blended Ecology - Network Life, Ep. 2
Thank you for listening to this episode of the Microchurches Podcast! In this episode, we'll chat with Michael Beck about the concept of Blended Ecology. This approach combines traditional practices with the more unconventional expressions of faith. We'll talk about how churches can honor their heritage while reaching new people in unexpected places, such as homes, tattoo parlors, and dog parks.
Resources Mentioned: Rooted in the Wild by Michael Adam Beck, Passional Church Substack
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.
104. How Do We We De-Program Consumerism? - Network Life, Ep. 1
Welcome back to Microchurches Podcast! In this episode, we're kicking off a new series about the life of microchurch networks around the country and around the world. In this episode, we'll sit down with Rob Zabala and Sean Brakey from We Are Church to talk about de-programming consumerism.
Resources Mentioned: We Are Church Network
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.
103. Mikey Filiciccia w/ Zoe Toronto - Toronto, Ontario - Network Stories, Ep. 3
Thank you for tuning in to Microchurches Podcast this week. In this season so far we've really enjoyed being able to share stories from our network but also from networks around the world. In this episode, we're joined by Mikey Filiciccia in Toronto. We hope you enjoy!
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.
102. How Do Kids Experience Microchurch Life? - Microchurch Life Ep. 5
Thank you for listening to the Microchurches Podcast this week! In this episode, we're continuing in our Microchurch Life series by talking about microchurch life with kids. But this time, you'll hear from Skyler Sanders and Ava Binder, who grew up in microchurch life and will share with us what it was like and how this kind of church shaped their view of Jesus and mission.
Resources Mentioned: Microchurch Life with Kids resource and Righteous Brood by Hugh Halter
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.
101. How Do I Explain Microchurch Life to My Kids? - Microchurch Life Ep. 4
Welcome back to Microchurches Podcast! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Life series by talking about microchurch life with kids. We'll sit down with Joel and Chelsea Repic as well as Emily and JD Diaz to share their experiences raising children in the context of microchurches and some lessons they've learned along the way.
Resources Mentioned: Microchurch Life with Kids Resource and Righteous Brood by Hugh Halter
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.
100. Grant Porthen and Brad Sitzer w/ Renewal Network - Cape Town, South Africa - Network Stories, Ep. 2
Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! One of our favorite things is sharing stories from our local network but also from networks around the world. In this episode, we're joined by Grant Porthen and Brad Sitzer from Cape Town, South Africa. We hope you enjoy!
Resources Mentioned: www.renewalnetworksa.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.
99. Bonus Episode: A Life That Leads with Josh Benadum
Thank you for tuning in to this bonus episode of the Microchurches Podcast! In this episode, we'll chat with Josh Benadum about his new book, A Life That Leads, and how leadership can be more about the life you lead rather than a platform you stand on. We hope you enjoy!
Resources Mentioned: A Life That Leads by Josh Benadum
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.
98. A Theology of Parties - Microchurch Life Ep. 3
Welcome back to Microchurches Podcast! In this episode we're continuing in our Microchurch Life series by talking about celebration, gatherings, and holy parties. We'll sit down with Jeremy Stephens, Daniela Sausnavar, and Sheri Lee to talk about parties in the Bible, best practices for a holy party, and of course - some stories.
Resources Mentioned: Theology of Parties Resource by Jeremy Stephens, Happy Hour by Hugh Halter
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.
97. Creating a Culture of Welcome - Microchurch Life Ep. 2
Thank you for tuning into Microchurches Podcast this week! We're in a series right now looking at different situations and stories we see and experience in Microchurch Life. In this episode, you'll hear from Lindsay Carr and Sheri Lee. We'll dive into the role that hospitality and welcome play in microchurch life.
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.
96. What if my spouse and I have different callings? Microchurch Life Ep. 1
Thank you for tuning into Microchurches Podcast this week! We're in a series right now looking at different situations and stories we see and experience in Microchurch Life. In this episode, you'll hear from Sam and Sheri Lee, a married couple who are leading two different microchurches in our network. They'll share about the challenges and blessings that come from navigating separate callings. We hope you enjoy!
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.
95. Arman Sheffey w/ Unshackled Network - Chicago, IL - Network Stories
Welcome back to Microchurches Podcast Season 6! One of our favorite things is sharing stories from our network but also from networks around the world. In this episode, we're joined by Arman Sheffey in Chicago. We hope you enjoy!
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.
94. Mission - Ecclesiology Expounded Series Ep. 3 with Brian Sanders
Thanks for listening to the Microchurches Podcast! We're wrapping up this mini series looking at the ecclesial minimum by continuing our conversation with Brian Sanders. In this episode, we'll dive into the missional part of the ecclesial minimum and it's role in microchurches.
Resources Mentioned: Leadership 201 Online Course
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.
93. Community - Ecclesiology Expounded Series Ep. 2 with Brian Sanders
Thanks for tuning into Microchurches Podcast this week. We're starting Season 6 off strong by looking at what we define as the ecclesial minimum for microchurches. In this episode, we'll continue in our conversation with Brian Sanders and talk through the second part of the minimum: Community.
Resources Mentioned: Leadership 201 Online Course
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.
92. Worship - Ecclesiology Expounded Series Ep. 1 with Brian Sanders
Welcome to Season 6 of Microchurches! We're excited to kick off this season by looking at what we define as the ecclesial minimum for microchurches. We hope this series will give you a better picture of what we have learned it means to be the church, and help you assess how your microchurch is doing in each of these areas. In this episode, we'll be joined by Brian Sanders as we dive into Worship. We hope you enjoy.
Resources Mentioned: Leadership 201 Online Course
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.
91. Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Mark Scandrette and Brian Sanders
Thanks for tuning into the Microchurches Podcast! We are so close to launching Season 6 and we hope you're as excited as we are. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus 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 donate.
90. Bonus Episode - A Case Study in Shifting Your Church, Part 2 - Jon Sherwood of Asheville Church Network
Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! We are still hard work getting ready to launch Season 6 come January, but we have a couple more bonus episodes in the meantime. In this episode, we'll continue our conversation with Jon Sherwood from Asheville Church Network, a community that has shifted from a more traditional church model to a microchurch network model.
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.
89. Bonus Episode - A Case Study in Shifting Your Church, Part 1 - Jon Sherwood of Asheville Church Network
Thanks for listening to Microchurches Podcast! We are still hard work getting ready to launch Season 6 come January, but we have a couple more bonus episodes in the meantime. This episode is part 1 of a conversation with Jon Sherwood from Asheville Church Network, a community that has shifted from a more traditional church model to a microchurch network model.
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.
88. Bonus Episode- The Manifest Presence of God - A Message from Joel Repic
Thanks for tuning into the Microchurches Podcast! It's been a while, but we are gearing up for Season 6 and really excited for you all to hear it come January. But we decided to release a few bonus episodes while you wait! In this episode we share a message from Joel Repic, the new executive director of the Underground. Originally given for our community in Tampa, we think it’s a timely word for leaders and listeners everywhere. Hope you enjoy!
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.
87. Acts and the Movement of God - Steve Addison - Special Guests, Ep. 3
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.
86. Journeys to Significance - Neil Cole - Special Guests, Ep. 2
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 Cole
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.
85. Bivocation/Covocation and Microchurches - Brad Brisco - Special Guests, Ep. 1
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.
84. Microchurch Stories - Dotti Groover-Skipper from HeartDance Foundation
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.
83. Microchurch Stories - Jewel Photopulos from Safe Families for Children
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.
82. Microchurch Stories - Sammy Ortiz from Community Collective
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 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.
81. Microchurch Stories - Lori Martin from Revive & Restore
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.net
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.
80. John Leslie from Apartment Life - Microchurch Stories, Ep. 1
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.
79. Microchurches in the Darkest Places - Lindsey Carr and Lurlene Diaz - Calling Embodied, Ep. 4
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.
78. Microchurches Where We Play - Kason Kedersha - Calling Embodied, Ep. 3
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.
77. Microchurches Where We Work - Steven Barr - Calling Embodied, Ep. 2
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.
76. Microchurches Where We Live - John Leslie and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Embodied, Ep. 1
Welcome to Microchurches Podcast where we're kicking off a new series on Calling Embodied. 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.
75. Counselor Input - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 7
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.
74. Listening Prayer - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 6
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.
73. Emotion - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 5
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.
72. Opportunity Analysis - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 4
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.
71. Vocation - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 3
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.
70. Personality - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 2
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.
69. Calling Lab Overview - Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens - Calling Lab Series, Ep. 1
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.
68. Bonus Episode - All Change: Unlocking Kingdom Potential with Rich Robinson
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 is NOW available - 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.
67. Navigating the Organic and the Organized in Microchurches - Jeremy Stephens - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 3
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.
66. Leveraging APEST for Microchurches - Stacy Gaskins - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 2
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
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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.
65. Belonging, Discipleship, and Social Spaces - Lucas Pulley - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 1
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.
64: Collaboration and Microchurches - Brian Sanders - Network Conversations, Ep. 4
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.
63. Leadership Transitions, Part 2 - Joshua B., Lucas P., Jeremy Stephens, Taylor McCall - Network Conversations, Ep. 3
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.
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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.
62. Leadership Transitions, Part 1 - Joshua Benadum, Lucas Pulley - Network Conversations, Ep. 2
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!
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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.
61. Micro/Macro - Joshua Benadum & Matt Ulrich - Network Conversations, Ep. 1
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.
60. Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective - Network Stories, Ep. 5
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.