Cultivate Network

In this episode, we delve into the art of forming a robust core team for church planting. Drawing inspiration from the apostle Paul's team-building strategies, we uncover valuable insights that transcend time. Paul's deliberate approach to team selection serves as a guide, demonstrating how the right individuals lay the groundwork for effective ministry. We also explore the importance of identifyi...

In this heartfelt episode of Cultivate Network, we delve into the foundation of church planting: forming the core team. And at the heart of this team? Our very own family. Venturing into church planting, our mission doesn't just resonate within church walls but echoes within our homes. But in the fervor of ministry, it's all too easy to forget that our families often pay the highest price, with pr...

In this illuminating episode of the Cultivate Network, we embark on a journey, intertwining the age-old Biblical agricultural analogy of planting with the tangible and modern steps of church planting. Just as a seed finds its nurturing space in the soil, we explore how new churches can root themselves in communities, offering spiritual nourishment. Drawing from the scriptures, we reflect on the ab...

In this insightful episode of the Cultivate Network podcast, we delve into the essential preliminary step every church planter should undertake: introspection. Before diving headfirst into the process of church planting, it's paramount to hit pause and surrender wholly to God, seeking profound understanding of the motivation driving this mission. Why are you called to plant a church? What is that...

This special episode of Cultivate Network digs into the big change brought about by Jesus when he taught us to think of God as a 'Dad' or 'Abba Father'. Our hosts chat about what this means and why it's important.  

Welcome to the Cultivate Network Podcast! In this episode, we dive into our thought-provoking sermon series, "Backroads of the Bible," where we uncover the often overlooked events and characters that hold powerful principles for our lives. Join us as we explore the incredible story of Micaiah, son of Imlah, a true voice of truth amidst a sea of 400 voices speaking lies. Micaiah's story is one of c...

Welcome to the Cultivate Network Podcast, hosted by Jamie and Anthony! In this episode, Jamie and Anthony dive into their "Overlooked - Backroads of the Bible" sermon series, focusing on the captivating story of Ebedmelech, an Ethiopian Eunuch. Join them as they uncover the wisdom and practical insights we can draw from his life. Discover the remarkable journey of Ebedmelech, a figure often overlo...

In this episode titled "The Zone of Proximal Development," we delve into the powerful concept of the ZPD and its impact on our personal growth and development. Join us as we explore this key principle in education and personal development, with Dr. Zach McGeorge as our guide. In this episode, Dr. McGeorge helps us unpack the truths of the ZPD in a practical and insightful way, showing us how it ca...

In this episode titled "The Zone of Proximal Development," we delve into the powerful concept of the ZPD and its impact on our personal growth and development. Join us as we explore this key principle in education and personal development, with Dr. Zach McGeorge as our guide. In this episode, Dr. McGeorge helps us unpack the truths of the ZPD in a practical and insightful way, showing us how it ca...

Welcome to Cultivate Network, the podcast that explores the intersection of faith, science, and personal growth. In this episode, we'll be uncovering a fascinating truth about stress - that the absence of stress can be just as destructive and dangerous as excessive stress. Through both scripture and neuroscience, we've come to understand that our bodies were designed to have time under tension for...

Welcome to a special episode of Cultivate Network, where we dive deep into the resurrection story and its connection to the genealogy of Genesis chapter 5. In this episode, we explore the profound message behind the ten first names in human genealogy that are listed in the beginning of the Bible, and how they tell the Gospel story in great detail. From Adam to Noah, we unpack the significance of e...

In this episode, we have a very special guest, Heather Couch, who shares with us a powerful testimony of unanswered prayers. Heather's experience reminds us that even when our prayers seem to go unanswered, God is still in control and His timing is perfect. As Heather tells her story, we learn about the struggles she faced and how she grappled with the idea that her prayers were not being answered...

Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we will be discussing the topic of urgency in the church today. As believers, we know that our time on earth is limited and that we are called to live our lives with purpose and intentionality. However, it can be easy to become complacent or distracted by the busyness of life and to forget the urgency of the gospel message. In this episode, we will expl...

This episode explores how our approach to worship may change if we knew we only had 30 days to live. We look at some powerful historical and biblical examples. Also, a powerful personal testimony from Anthony about how God changed his heart and revealed his religious approach to worship. 

We enjoyed a great discussion on the 2023 revival at Asbury College in Kentucky in light of the greatest revivals in history.  We discuss some of the common threads and basic tenets of the events leading to each of the revivals.  We also have some fun addressing some skeptics.  

As we journey through the sermon series "30-Days to Live", we are tackling some tough topics dealing with things that may change the way we live our lives if we knew we only have 30 days to live.

Great conversation on a mindset that changes everything about work and busts several myths about where work actually started in creation.  Having the appropriate theology of work can revolutionalize work from living in the mundane to thriving on mission.   

A discussion on a fresh new year, goals, and the question:  What does "all things new" from Revelation 21:5 mean?

Discussing the highlights of a sermon series we are finishing up on the backstory to Christmas.  Covering the significance and symbolism of several of the events.  There was no random order of events and characters, God's perfect plan.  The speed of light in relation to the prophecy... why the shepherds... How did the magi know so much about his birth.. And more.

Enjoyed this discussion with Dr. Zach McGeorge (DSW, LCSW), Director of Behavioral Health at AdventHealth Manchester.  We discussed entitlement and work ethic from both a behavioral health and biblical perspective.  

Enjoyed this discussion with Dr. Zach McGeorge (LCSW-DSW), Director of Behavioral Health at AdventHealth Manchester.  We discussed entitlement and work ethic from both a behavioral health and biblical perspective.  

Part 2 of a rich discussion on time management from a biblical and practical perspective.  Time as currency.  

Part 1 of a rich discussion on time management from a biblical and practical perspective.  Time as currency.  

A special episode on the power of gratitude in God's intelligent design of our neurological makeup.  The benefits of practicing a lifestyle of gratitude go beyond what we even anticipated.  God truly designed us for a lifestyle of gratitude.  

Part 1 of 2.  Sitting down with our friend Will Bolin as he reflects on some of his recent coursework from both a practical and biblical perspective.