Exponential NEXT Podcast

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 13 Series: The Next Chapter for Leading Microchurch Networks In this episode of the Microchurch NEXT podcast, Rob Wegner and Brian Johnson interview Tomy Wilkerson, the local director of the Tampa Underground Network. We discuss the next chapter for leading Microchurch networks and the unique challenges and victories experienced by the Tampa Underground Network. Th...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 12 Series: The Next Chapter for Leading Microchurch Networks Stephen and Lucia Barr share their journey of starting Cast Member Church, a microchurch movement focused on reaching employees of the Walt Disney Company. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of ministering within the Disney culture and the importance of adapting to the specific needs of...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 11 Series: AI in the Sanctuary Does AI inspire more angst or opportunities in your church? Don’t let uncertainty short-circuit important conversations. Kenny Jahng and Matt Engel talk about biblically-grounded guardrails to guide AI adoption. Hear how AI can free up staff for frontline ministry without compromising core values. Learn tips for overcoming skepticism...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 10 Series: AI in the Sanctuary Should AI give pastors and ministry leaders pause or inspiration? In this episode, Kenny Jahng interviews Jon Hirst, the Chief Innovation Officer at SIL, an organization that helps people flourish with the languages they value most. Get an inside look at how AI is improving Bible translation around the globe. Kenny & Jon address c...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 9 Series: AI in the Sanctuary In this conversation, Kenny Jahng sits down with James Poulter, CEO of Vixen Labs, to discuss the intersection of faith, technology, and AI. They explore the current state of conversational AI technologies, such as Alexa, and how they are evolving to provide more interactive and personalized experiences. The conversation highlights the...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 8 Series: AI in the Sanctuary Discover the transformative potential of AI for ministry work. Brian Beauford, Executive Pastor at Grace Church in Boston and Kenny Jahng sit down to talk about practical insights on adopting AI technology in church operations, from creative tasks to data analysis. Learn how conversational AI and prompt engineering can enhance producti...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 7 Series: AI in the Sanctuary Should pastors be curious or anxious about AI? Join the conversation as Kenny Jahng and Yvonne Carlson, CTO at Global Media Outreach, tackle common fears head on. Hear how AI can improve pastoral care, enhance churchgoer experiences, speed up Bible translation, and more. Discover practical steps to address staff anxieties and congregat...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 6 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to Snapshots of Innovation, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we hear from two innovative ministry leaders sharing their unique approach to disciple-making. Preston is actively discipling doubters and skeptics and shares...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 5 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to Snapshots of Innovation, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we hear from Molly Soderstrom and the story of The Brook, a young professional ministry in Denver, CO fusing social media, Happy Hours, and simple churches int...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 4 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to Snapshots of Innovation, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we learn from a few pioneers in urban ministry. Tommy “Urban D” Kyllonen and Troy and Mark Evans have both successfully planted hip-hop churches ac...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 3 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we learn from two innovative leaders doing ministry on the margins. Shane Boyd leads “Gathering of Nomads,” a ministry for the growing RV comm...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 2 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we learn principles for mobilizing Gen Z. Olivia Williamson is sparking a nationwide Gen Z prayer movement through Claim Your Campus, and Cory McElvain, l...

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 1 Series: Snapshots of Innovation Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast, where we interview ministry leaders across North America who are shaping what’s next for the future of the church. In this episode, we introduce our Next Ventures process for discovering and resourcing innovative ministries and also interview Bubba Stallcup, CEO and founder of Love Thy...

Mark your calendars for February 7, 2024—an exciting day as we release the inaugural episode of the Exponential NEXT Podcast. Don’t miss out! Subscribe now to get notified the moment it drops. Let’s embark on this incredible journey together! Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast where ministry and church leaders come together to discuss topics that give you a peek into the future of...