Cultivate Network

Discussing how Paul was able to face fear with courage and have peace amidst immense tribulation.  The upsidedownness of the advance of the Gospel in Acts is a powerful conversation to share.  

We're back!  It's been a minute since we've cut an episode.  Catching up and sharing some highlights of the Acts sermon series we've been in from January through September 2025 and still in it.  Thanks for tuning back in! 

Discussing Jamie's new book release, Make it Count.  The book dives into real life experiences, scriptural truths, scientific and psychological truths with actionable takeaways for living life with purpose and intentionality.  You can get a copy here: https://a.co/d/9R4YxsM

A short episode reflecting on 2024 at Journey Community.  Leadership lessons learned, big changes from the year, and some really exciting growth we've experienced as a faith family.  

Join us for a discussion on the key takeaways of the David sermon series at Journey Community.  So much we learned, so much we were challenged by and so much fun to lean into the life of David.  We also give a prelude to the next series, UpsideDown. Enjoy!  

Great to have Dr. McGeorge on the show again.  This time he takes us deep into the topic of anxiety and a scientific and biblical framework of how to actually flip the script on it.  Hope you enjoy the show! 

Enjoyed a discussion with our friend Will Bolin on a paper he recently wrote on second hand stress.  The implications and practical approaches to cope.  Enjoyed a discussion with our friend Will Bolin on a paper he recently wrote on second hand stress.  The implications and practical approaches to cope.  

Enjoyed a discussion with our friend Will Bolin on a paper he recently wrote on second hand stress.  The implications and practical approaches to cope.  

Enjoyed this conversation going backstage into the preparation for the sermon series "David".  We break down the walk to the brook that David took.  We discuss how David was able to have confidence amidst adversity, how we can take what we have and use it for God's glory, we don't have to wait until we have "enough" to do something meaningful and the scriptural parallels to David carrying the staf...

Enjoyed this convo on Saul attempting to convince David to use his armor.  He hadn't seen a warrior go to battle with no armor before.  We have a long discussion on how God's ways are higher than ours and how that we often become entrenched in tradition and if we're not careful, we'll miss what God may want to do because of our limited perspective of how God can move.  God isn't limited by our put...

We enjoyed breaking down some of the events that unfolded just before David took stage to battle Goliath.  The battle before the battle.  The opportunities he had to be distracted from the battle at hand.  We parallel into our modern context of focusing on the right battles.  We also unpack the mindset of David in contrast to those around him in the days leading up to the battle.  

Enjoyed this conversation on what it means to be a person after the Heart of God and draw out some of the practical implications of this from scripture.  We hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we did.  

We enjoyed this conversation drawing out some of the key highlights of the David Sermon series.  

Enjoyed this conversation on what it means to fear God.  We try to create clarity and share simple truths around the often misrepresented topic of fearing God.  

Opening up a rich conversation on a healthy and biblical type of fear and uncovering some truths on an unhealthy type of fear.  

What a blast this series has been!  We summarize the series covering the basics of church planting.  We hope the content will bless and challenge you. 

Discussing some insight on practical and biblical community integration of church planters.  Discussing some of the challenges, pitfalls, and key truths to help a planter think through community integration.  

Reviewing the year 2023 and breaking down our church plant KPI for the year.  

Dive in with us as we discuss several models of funding church planting and explore some opportunities and challenges of each.  

This episode of the Cultivate Network podcast focuses on decision-making and debriefing in church planting. The hosts discuss strategic decision-making frameworks, emphasizing the role of community feedback, scriptural guidance, and leadership. They highlight the importance and structure of debriefing for learning and improvement, offering practical tips and real-world examples.

In this episode, we explore the importance of level setting with the Core Team on a clear picture of what success will look like in the church plant.  We discuss practical KPI as well as some pitfalls we've experienced along the way.  

Jamie shares his story of how God used so many people in what may have seemed at the time coincidental to orchestrate an evening that literally saved his life.  Listen as he shares his story for God's glory.  

Church planting is an endeavor rooted in community, faith, and relationships. In this episode of Cultivate Network, we explore the intricacies of identifying and building the foundational team pivotal for a successful church plant. Drawing insights from community connections, ministry experiences, discipleship programs, and recovery systems, we dive deep into the relationship dynamics that can hel...

In this installment of the Core Team series on the Cultivate Network Podcast, we cut to the chase in "Cultivating a Core Team Part 3," spotlighting the integral components of trust, initiative, and high emotional quotient (EQ) in the setting of church planting. This episode dives straight into the essence of trust, demonstrating its role as the glue that holds a team together, especially in the cr...

In this episode of the Cultivate Network Podcast, "Cultivating a Core Team Part 2," we hone in on the core attributes that transform a group of individuals into a powerhouse core team. The conversation opens up the floor to the vital role of decisiveness, illustrating how it lays the groundwork for swift, efficient progress and how it pairs perfectly with a service mindset, fostering a culture whe...