HCN Podcast

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world around us, but what does it mean for the Church? In this fascinating Healthy Church Network (HCN) podcast, Roy Todd sits down with Jonathan Osborne of Missio Dei, who is undertaking doctoral research exploring the relationship between Artificial Intelligence, theology, mission, and church practice.  Together, they discuss the opportunities AI...

“Ephesians 4:11 is familiar territory for many church leaders. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are widely affirmed across our movement. But what does this actually look like in practice? How do these ministries function in a healthy local church today, and how might they shape the life of your own team and congregation? In the latest Healthy Church Network podcast, Derek Smi...

This month’s Healthy Church Network (HCN) podcast tackles one of the most important questions every church leader faces: How do you actually raise leaders, not just recruit helpers? Healthy churches do not grow by accident. They grow when intentional leaders develop other leaders. But spotting potential, building confidence, handing over responsibility, and creating a culture where people truly st...

ORDER OR SPONTANEITY? This month, our monthly Church Health podcast turns its attention to a question every Pentecostal leader faces. ORDER OR SPONTANEITY - what does the Holy Spirit prefer? In this new podcast, the church health team (Derek Smith, Roy Todd, and Stephen Matthew) explore the creative tension between careful planning and Spirit led moments. They ask thoughtful questions about how th...

As churches experience growth, employing staff often becomes a necessity. No single person can carry the full weight of ministry alone. It takes a healthy, well-structured team. This episode of HCN Extra features Helen Snow, an experienced employment law solicitor, who provides vital insights to help churches navigate the often complex world of employment. From understanding the recruitment proces...

Every church leader knows that discipleship is central to building a healthy church. But in a growing context the big question is this. How do we do it well? How do we create discipleship pathways that are clear, intentional and effective, not just for the few but for the many? That is exactly what the latest Healthy Church Network Podcast is about. The HCN team lead an incredible conversation abo...

Tune in to HCN EXTRA, the podcast that goes deeper. In this episode, Ps Roy Todd talks with Dr Glenn Balfour about healthy approaches to theology and Pentecostal distinctives. Thoughtful, practical, and inspiring, brilliant for leaders hungry to grow. Listen now and be equipped!

Conflict Is Not Your Enemy – A Healthy Church Network Podcast If you find yourself navigating conflict in the life of your church, then this podcast is an absolute M-U-S-T listen for you. Conflict Is Not Your Enemy is the latest conversation from the Healthy Church Network team - Derek Smith, Roy Todd, and Stephen Matthew - tackling one of the most challenging realities of church leadership: confl...

HCN: Leading Change When the Church Resists  This month’s Healthy Church Network podcast dives into one of the toughest dynamics any church leader will face, leading change when the church RESISTS. It’s raw, real, and ridiculously relevant.  Featuring a gold standard line up, Pastors Derek Smith, Roy Todd, and Stephen Matthew, this is a crucial conversation that every church leadership team in the...

Church governance has never been more important. It is not just a practical necessity. It is every bit as vital as the spiritual life of the church. In this HCN Extra episode, Ps Roy Todd is joined by Bethan Walsh, Partner and specialist in Charity Law at Geldards LLP. Together, they explore the risks, responsibilities, and expectations that come with governance, especially for trustees. This is a...

NEW HCN PODCAST: How to Help a STRESSED OUT Church Leader Let’s be real, church leadership can be incredibly stressful. Behind the sermons, vision casting and Sunday smiles, many pastors carry silent pressure that’s rarely talked about. So how can leaders manage stress in healthy ways? What are the signs things are going off track? And how can teams come alongside a senior pastor who’s under press...

As many head to AoG conference this week, there’s one conversation you’ll want in your ears: the LATEST Healthy Church Network podcast, where Derek Smith, Roy Todd, and Stephen Matthew explore the explosive rise of bi-vocational ministry. For some, bi-vocational ministry is a deliberate choice; for others, it’s born out of necessity. Sometimes that necessity is practical - churches genuinely unabl...

This month’s Healthy Church Network Podcast is essential listening for every church leadership team. The theme is: “How to CRITIQUE Your Church Without Becoming CRITICAL.” It’s a refreshingly vulnerable and honest conversation between proven practitioners—Pastors Roy Todd, Derek Smith, and Stephen Matthew.  Truth is, it’s rare to hear conversations like this. Yet they’re so needed. These leaders d...

Every church has the potential to grow—but what happens when growth stalls? Our latest HCN podcast, “HELP! OUR CHURCH ISN’T GROWING,” is out now, designed to help you and your team reflect, refocus, and move forward with confidence. The reality is, many churches hit a plateau. But that doesn’t mean growth is out of reach. Sometimes, it’s about vision—clarifying purpose and direction. Other times,...

Join Ps Derek Smith, Ps Stephen Matthew, and Ps Roy Todd as they dive into the importance of church health—why it matters, what it looks like, and how to cultivate it. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the team at hcn@aoggb.com .

Guest HCN Interviewer Ps Misheck Manhana had the opportunity to sit down with Randy Boyd from Prepare International to discuss discipleship - specifically of men in our churches. Prepare International was formed in 2001, with Randy Boyd assuming the role of Director in 2003. He and Callie, his wife, quickly set a course of ministry to train and equip local leaders and workers for life and service...

In our final podcast of 2024, Ps Derek Smith talks with Ps Gary Garcia on how to transition leadership in church well. Gary shares the processes leading up to him taking over Cornerstone Christin Fellowship in California as well as some of the highs and lows of leadership transition in the local church. We hope you find this discussion encouraging and informative for you, your church and church le...

Get together with your team and listen to Pastors Derek Smith and Lukas & Sarah Dewhirst, on how they have gone multi-site. As a movement, AoG GB is passionate about local churches developing and releasing people and we hope this discussion inspires a greater awareness and understanding of how important it is to release people well. After this episode, scan the QR code at the end to access que...

Get together with your team and listen to Pastors Derek Smith and Stuart Keir discuss how their ministry careers began. As a movement, AoG GB is passionate about local churches developing and releasing people and we hope this discussion inspires a greater awareness and understanding of how important it is to release people well.  www.aoggb.com

Derek was joined in this episode by Arianna Walker from Mercy UK. Arianna is an international speaker, an author and the CEO of Mercy UK – a Christian charity committed to educating leaders, equipping individuals and empowering churches. Mercy UK runs freae-of-charge residential homes for young women with life-controlling issues, delivers pastoral leadership training days for church leaders and ‘p...

Gather your team and listen to our maiden HCN podcast episode together—a rather timely conversation on the subject of Faith & Politics. Derek was joined by Tim Rowlands, who is head of the Evangelical Alliance in Wales and Senior Leader of Festival Church, Chester. Tim spoke on the topic with encouragement, faith, and practical advice www.aoggb.com