The Saturate Podcast

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Duke Revard and Jeff Vanderstelt talk with Jeremy Stephens and Tomy Wilkerson from The Underground. We’ll talk about micro churches, the similarities and differences between them and missional communities. We learn from what The Underground has learned over the 10 years of decentralized discipleship. 

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Jeff Vanderstelt and Duke Revard talk about family discipleship in the everyday stuff of life. In COVID we’ve seen some of our discipleship structure break down which has revealed both the ways parents are and aren’t equipped to disciple their kids. So while family discipleship is alway important, it is perhaps one of the most important areas for us to give...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Duke Revard and Jeff Vanderstelt talk with Will Plitt, Executive Director of Christ Together about unifying churches in a city for Gospel Saturation. Will and Jeff make the biblical case for unity on mission. They share some of the proven principles which lend themselves to unity and other practices that derail churches working together. This episode is bot...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Duke Revard and Jeff Vanderstelt step in as new hosts to launch a new season. Duke and Jeff discuss how the COVID reality has shone a bright light on how we view the church and how we’re doing at making disciples. They discuss different responses they are seeing and what leaders and churches can do to seize the opportunity God is giving us in these strange...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson looks back at the first 103 episodes and makes a few observations on the choices we all face in this "missional moment". Brad also announces an exciting change to the podcast and his role in it. Be on the lookout for next season hosted by Duke Revard and Jeff Vanderstelt. Special thanks to: Jared Pickney, Sara Parker, Sunee Hillyer, Ben Fort, Am...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Chris Gonzalez about city-based theological education that reimagines seminary to be something that is for everyone and for the long-term transformation of not only our churches but our cities. They talk about endurance and learning environments that build the kingdom

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt, Bob Roberts, and Ben Connelly talk about lessons they've learned from the global church on decentralized movements. This conversation is inspiring, encouraging, and challenging as we faithfully seek to be who God made us in the times he's placed us.

In this episode, Brad Watson talks with Chuck Gschwend about prayer and revival, particularly in how to pray for revival in our missional communities and churches and how we overcome cynicism through prayer. 

In this episode, Brad Watson and Ben Connelly talk about the importance of equipping disciples during this season. They discuss why a quarantine doesn't keep us from doing this, but creates new challenges and opportunities. In fact, it may be more important than ever.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Dawson Jones of Tacoma, Washington about how the gospel of Jesus applies to us in this very moment. They share insights on what they're experiencing, learning from Jesus, seeing in their churches, and what they believe matters today. They ask three questions that are crucial for being present in circumstances: What is Jeus saying to u...

Who should be in your community? This episode of the Saturate Podcast walks through how you can build a committed group of disciples for your missional community. They talk through the basic steps of casting vision, setting expectations, and inviting disciples to commit to the process of becoming a missional community.

What is the purpose of missional communities? This episode of the Saturate Podcast Brad and Jared explain how mission is a fundamental key to missional community and what a common mission is. They also share ideas on how to establish mission and take steps into it before you "officially" launch your missional community.

In this episode, Brad Watson and Jared Pickney discuss the fundamental need for leaders in missional communities. This conversation goes into the nature, cost, and expectations of a leader. Lastly, they talk about the need to find support and coaching as a leader--try not to start without that kind of support.

In this episode, Brad Watson and Jared Pickney talk through the key step of understanding what a missional community is, and crafting your own vision. Before you can start a missional community, you need to know what they are and what they aren't.

In this episode, Brad Watson and Duke Revard talk with Jeff Schulte, of Tin Man Ministries, about leadership health and the codependency that exists in humans. Recorded in front of a live audience at the Soma Family Retreat, this conversation dives into parts of Brad's story, boundaries, and the way of pursuing health.

In this episode, Brad Watson talks with Ben Connelly about the new Jonah study for communities and churches. They dive into the topics about grace, city revivals, and loving those you don't want to love. But more than that, they discuss how we are all God's mission, even when we're on God's mission. Start reading the first chapter for free today!

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Winfield Bevins about what we can learn from Weslyan revival movement in the 18th century. They talk about the discipleship systems, vision, and transformative power from this movement. Learn more about this topic by getting Winfield's book, Marks of a Movement and get resources mentioned at marksofamovement.com

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Atanasio Segovia about what God is doing in Latin America with Familia Soma, and they dive into how missional communities and churches can be on mission to latinos across the world. Want to continue learning? Register for our upcoming webinar with Atanasio.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Ben Connelly and Brad Watson talk about the book of Ephesians and the study that Brad wrote on that book for communities that launched on August 19th. They discuss how the wonder of Scripture creates and transforms lives.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Nathan Oliver and Pete Greenwood from Melbourne Australia about what God is doing in their city and how the gospel is moving through their churches both in the suburbs and inner city.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Bethany and Chris Priebe of Peoria, Arizona about living intentionally within apartment complexes. Then, Brad talks with the CEO of Apartment Life, Pete Kelly, about how they are connecting business and everyday mission. Learn more about being a team member at www.apartmentlife.org/saturate 

n this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Al Henson of Compassionate Hope about making disciples and caring for the poor. Al has been making disciples, caring for the poor, and planting churches for 40 years. In this conversation Al and Brad talk about suffering, persecution, living the gospel, and the how each disciple is called to participate in God's mission locally and glo...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with three aerospace engineers on what it is like to live the gospel in their workplace and industry while also making disciples within a missional community.

In this Episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with lawyer and public defender, Ryan Wolfe about how the gospel shapes his calling and vocation to be an advocate for those who have can't afford one. They discuss how the mission of God shapes their entire life and how he and his family lives a life on mission and in community while in the legal justice syst

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Katie and Andrew about being a family with a special needs child and being a family on mission. They share their story on how everything God gives us is a gift that shapes our understanding of the gospel.