Church of God Network Podcast

Send us Fan Mail With Feast planning in full swing, we thought it was the perfect time to tackle an important question: What actually makes a great Feast site? In this episode, we each draft our top three Feast site qualities—the things that help make our choices year after year. From spiritual atmosphere to fellowship opportunities and some surprisingly specific preferences, no category is safe...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is about religious discrimination and what happened when Dusti Howell—a tenured college professor—was challenged after taking time off for God’s Holy Days. For decades, Dusti was able to observe the Holy Days without issue. But in 2020, after returning home from the Feast of Tabernacles, he was told he could no longer take that time off without going through a new...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re sharing our 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 we’ve collected over the years—from classic throwbacks to items you probably didn’t even know existed. It’s a mix of laughs, nostalgia, and appreciating the history that’s brought us to where we are today. Listen and tell us… what would be on YOUR list of favorite COG swag you’ve saved?

Send us Fan Mail Movie buffs + Bible nerds… this episode is for you. Today we’re asking an important question: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬… 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙮𝙚𝙩?! In this episode we pick: 🍿 Bible stories that deserve the big screen 🎥 Our dream directors ⭐ Our dream casts …and we also nominate a few Bible movies that were, let’s just say… 𝙞𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re breaking down three things that shape almost every conversation: 1. Facts 2. Assumptions 3. Assessments They may sound similar — but they’re not the same. And confusing them can quietly distort how we think, judge situations, and pursue truth. Facts don’t come with a narrative attached. When we’re striving for truth, we have to learn how to separate what’s 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 fro...

Send us Fan Mail In the newest episode of 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬, we each choose 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝟯 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙮𝙢𝙣𝙨 and talk about the memories, meaning, and faith tied to them. It turns into a fun, honest discussion about music in Church and how it shapes our worship. And don’t miss the YouTube version — the animations make it extra fun!

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about a trap everyone falls into: the Appeal to Authority fallacy—when we assume something is true just because an “expert” (or someone influential) says it is… without actually looking at the evidence or whether they’re even qualified to speak on it. From “Trust the science” to “Don’t trust the experts,” both sides do it. And if we’re not careful, we can end u...

Send us Fan Mail This time, we’re each sharing our 𝙩𝙤𝙥 3 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨—songs that may not fit the “Christian music” label, but carry deep personal and spiritual significance for each of us. We laugh a lot, reflect on why we chose each song, and definitely give you some great new music to add to your playlist!

Send us Fan Mail Our brand-new podcast series 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 is officially HERE! This series is 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 and how our thoughts shape our walk with God and process of conversion more than we realize. We’ll be talking cognitive biases, everyday assumptions, and what it looks like to actually 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 as Christians. Ever been so sure you understood a situation—only to rea...

Send us Fan Mail Some like guitars and drums. Others prefer choirs and hymns. And sometimes…those preferences can quietly divide us. In this episode, Tim & Chantelle unpack why music is so personal, how it shapes our worship, and what it means to truly respect someone else’s way of praising God—even when it’s not your own.

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Francis Bergin has seen decades of church life, leadership challenges, personal struggles—and through it all, God’s faithfulness. In today’s episode, we talk with Mr. Bergin, a long-time Church of God elder from the UK, about: ✨ What makes leadership healthy (professionally & spiritually) ✨ Why tradition and history matter ✨ How he found his way into the COG ✨ Facing d...

Send us Fan Mail We teased it… and now the first episode of Clean Meets: A CGN Podcast has officially dropped!  This isn’t your typical COG podcast. The whole point? Not everything has to be serious all the time! Clean Meets is all about brethren hanging out, laughing together, and diving into lighthearted topics (still loosely tied to the Church of God). Our first episode, we talk about each of o...

Send us Fan Mail We’re sitting down with Jared Lorimer, a young adult from Australia who grew up in WCG…AFTER the splits, to talk about: ✔️ What it was like growing up in WCG post-split ✔️ The awkward silence around sin ✔️ And the healing that comes when we finally bring it into the light This is a conversation about holding onto the truth + Christ in the midst of false teachings and the courage t...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an org wants to grow—but doesn’t have the time, tech, or bandwidth to make it happen? That’s where MissionAssist comes in—CGN’s newest program built to help lighten the load for Church of God ministries by connecting them with COG professionals who already know how to build websites, manage livestreams, handle budgets, and more. This episode dives into: ✅ Why we...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we’re sitting down with 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐧, member of the COG, nonprofit director, and passionate advocate for one simple but powerful idea:  𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭. From church service to community outreach, Aaron shares how stepping up in small (or big!) ways 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪. Why should we throw ourselves fully into whatever we do — even the “small stuff”? How do you sp...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you react a certain way in relationships? Your subconscious core beliefs might be running the show without you even realizing it! We sat down with Debbie Caudle, licensed therapist in the COG, to talk about how these hidden beliefs shape our interactions - and how to rewrite the ones that aren't serving us.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we had 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙧, co-founder of 𝙄𝘾𝙁𝙒𝙋, on to tackle some BIG questions: ➡️ How do we build bridges across COG groups? ➡️ Why is trust such a slow (but necessary) process? ➡️ What will the Church look like in the next 10 years? Richard also shares how a 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 🇬🇧 brought together nearly 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐧 from multiple COG groups—proving that the...

Send us Fan Mail Robert Onsando, a minister in CGI, shares his inspiring journey—from growing up 7th Day Adventist in Kenya to finding the Church of God and dedicating his life to faith and service. But that’s not all—we also discuss:  ✨ Tackling poverty in developing countries and empowering others through skills, not dependency.  ✨ The incredible work being done through The Tabitha Outreach Fo...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when our social media habits shape how we engage with each other in the Church? Algorithms thrive on echo chambers and, as it turns out, they're not just a digital phenomenon! In this episode, we're unpacking how internet culture impacts the Church of God.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we dive into an incredibly insightful testimony from our guest, who shares his journey in the Philadelphia Church of God. We discuss the challenges of living in a high-control environment, what ultimately led him/his family to leave, and the impact that decision had on them and their relationships. It’s a raw and thought-provoking conversation that highlights the streng...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with licensed therapist Debbie Caudle to unpack what we went through as a community through the WCG split, subsequent church splits, and the trauma that followed.

Send us Fan Mail Data is like a treasure map - it shows gaps, patterns, and always leaves you curious for more! And who better to help us decode it than Mark-Phillip Pebworth, our resident Bioengineering PhD and CGN's Research Director?! Mark-Phillip joins this podcast episode to help us ask the right questions and find new ways to serve the Church of God community!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, CGN Board Members Tim and Daniel provide a behind-the-scenes look at Church of God Network's first 5 years including all of the challenges and triumphs along the way.

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Carter joins us to discuss all things service projects! From heartwarming personal stories to tips on getting started in your local area, this one's packed with loads of tangible how-tos!

Send us Fan Mail Kelli Hogg and her family have a major passion for Youth Camps, so they use their annual fundraising event, The Boot Scoot, to raise money for them! In this episode, we share personal stories about camp and how such an important program can rally brethren from across the Church of God to support it!