Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church Planting

Lisa and Heidy are back for their annual reflection and celebration episode. This special end-of-year episode is a time to reflect on life lessons learned and celebrate moments of personal growth throughout the year. You'll hear both the serious and not so serious reflections about life and leadership. Be sure to stay tuned through the end to hear an announcement from Lisa about the future of the...

Our re-release today is a so good! On today's episode Lisa interview Rev. Cynthia Durant. Cynthia is the Owner and Principle Consultant of her firm, Durant Consultant Services, Inc.. Be ready to take notes as Lisa and Cynthia unpack the many facets of moving into our callings and how to help those we lead grow into their own leadership. Eps 145 Eps. 159

Today on the show we re-release Lisa's interview with Leigh Boggs. Leigh works with the young adult group at 938 church in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Leigh describes the intentional ways she engages with the young adults in their church and weighs in on the ways our churches can improve their communication and care of singles. Do not miss this honest conversation.

Join our host Lisa in a crucial conversation with Ashley and Brice Hales regarding the beauty of co-laboring in ministry as a married couple. Ashley holds a PhD in English literature and is the Editorial Director for Print at Christianity Today. With her husband, she is the co-founder of The Willowbrae Institute. Bryce is the Pastor at Trinity Church San Luis Obispo. Glean wisdom from their exampl...

Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Shaunti Feldhahn. Shaunti is a best selling author, popular speaker and social researcher. Lisa and Shaunti unpack the role the church can play in helping support hurting people in the gaps of professional therapy by equipping members of our churches for compassionate and skilled listening. When Hurting People Come to Church https://www.thechurchcares.com/

Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Kristi Gaultiere on the importance that empathy plays in our relationship with God and those that we lead. Kristi Gaultiere has been counseling and ministering to people for 30 years and is the co-author, with her husband Bill, of the newly released Deeply Loved, as well as, Journey of the Soul , and Healthy Feelings/Thriving Faith. Episode 71 https://www.souls...

Today on the podcast we get a vulnerable update from our Host Lisa Bennett regarding her continued health struggles and the ways they are pointing her to Jesus.

Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Rachel Short. Rachel is the Associate Pastor at 938 Church, which she helped plant in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Lisa and Rachel lean in to the nuances of men and women leading churches together, highlighting several practical tips and actions taken by her and her team that help them navigate these waters.

Join Lisa as she interviews repeat guest Katie Alesso. Katie co-pastors Thrive LA Church with her husband Andrew as they raise their trio (Dax, Junia, and Vivi) in the city of Los Angeles. If you are parenting a new church and children this episode is for you. Listen in as Lisa and Katie discuss the highs and lows of parenting and planting. Emotionally Healthy Leadership by Pete Scazzero

Join Lisa today as she interviews Kerry Smith. Kerry is the Pastor of Discipleship and Family Ministries at Good News Church in Powell, Ohio. Listen in as they discuss the nuances of leadership transitions and growth, honing in on the challenges and joys of moving through levels of leadership. PSP Eps. 78 Kerry Smith - NextGen: Impact Built to Sustain Why Not Women by Loren Cunningham and David Jo...

Today on the show Lisa interviews Craig Whitney and Jeff Bennett of Multiply Project. With a combined 50 years of experience in church planting, Craig and Jeff have loads of knowledge to share. Today they describe their heart for finding and equipping the next church planters, helping todays leaders put boots to the ground on their desires to be a multiplying church. https://multiplyproject.org/

On today's episode Lisa is joined by church planter Krystin Gilpin. Krystin and her husband Alex moved to Kansas City in 2013 with a heart and mission for urban church planting. Revive Church just celebrated its 10th year in February of 2025! In this episode you'll get a view into the real, raw and beautiful life of church planting.

Today on the show Lisa interviews Ashley Stegeman & Chad Manbeck. Ashley is the Director of Church Engagement and Partnerships at Stadia. Chad is the Lead Pastor at Richwoods Christian Church in Central Illinois. Today's episode is full of specific information about Stadia's Vision Trips. You don't want to miss this information or the surprising way that Chad's trip ignited his next steps in being...

Today on the show we have a 4 time repeat guest! We love to hear from Kadi Cole and today's show does not disappoint. Kadi is the founder and owner of Kadi Cole & Co., working with a wide range of clients as she helps them build healthy cultures, develop strategic plans, and scale for growth. Kadi also invests in the leadership development of the global church through her ongoing partnership with...

Today on the show Lisa interviews Joanna Meyer. Joanna Meyer is director of public engagement at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, where she leads public events, hosts the Faith and Work Podcast , and founded Women, Work, and Calling, a national initiative that equips Christian women for godly influence in public life. Today's conversation will build your faith and understanding in what it...

Today on the show, Falyn Davis joins Lisa to discuss all things church planting. Falyn serves as co-pastor at Blueprint Church alongside her husband, Senior Pastor Matthew Davis, where they work together to build a Christ-centered community. Recently celebrating their one year anniversary, Falyn walks us through the joys and growth of being a new church planter.

Discerning God's calling on our lives is not easy. If that calling includes stepping into church planting, it can feel down right impossible. Today on the show Lisa is joined by two of Stadia's best, Heidy and Jehieli, both of them intricate parts of Stadia's Discovery Center. Join in as they walk us through Stadia's Discovery Center process for potential Church Planters, putting boots to the grou...

Todays episode will help you love your people better, specifically those dealing with divorce. Join Lisa as she interviews Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Brandi speaks from experience on this topic and provides so much wisdom, hope and guidance for both individuals facing divorce and how the church can support the divorced. Better Than Okay:F...

Today on the podcast Lisa interviews Erin Taylor. In 2024, Erin and her family took a leap of faith by moving to the west side of Portland, Oregon to plant a church. Planning to launch in Fall of 2025, Erin is in the thick of the beginning stages of planting and honing her skills as a leader and pastor. Listen in as Erin describes her path to planting and the many ways they are working to get to k...

Join us for our highly anticipated annual reflection and look forward episode with Lisa and Heidy. Listen in as they share what they learned this year, resources that have impacted them and what they plan to focus on for the new year.

Please enjoy this rerelease of Ep. 131 with Julie Stegman. Julie Stegman is a co-pastor at Resurrection City Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today Lisa and Julie talk about several hard realities of living in a broken world. Julie opens up about living with chronic illness and learning to trust in God's no and not yet answers to prayers.

Join us for this re-release of our episode with Loren Abernathy.  Loren and Lisa share some real talk on the trenches of church planting as they reflect on celebrations and surrenders of life in ministry.  

Join Lisa as she provides some updates on her current reality. Not only will you be encouraged to keep leaning into Jesus, but you'll walk away with three tangible mindsets to ease difficult seasons.

Today on the show, Lisa interviews Janet McMahon. Janet and her husband Troy are the founding pastors of Restore Community Church, a multi-site church planted in Kansas City in 2008. Janet serves Restore as the Community Life Pastor and additionally serves as Co-Director of Exponential Women's Next where she curates content designed to catalyze women to fulfill their calling in discipleship and ch...

Join today's guest host Kerry Smith as she interviews Jenni Keller. Jenni is a ministry leadership coach and consultant where she is an integration specialist that helps leaders align the good work they're already doing with the best practices, leadership systems and people practices they desire. Listen in as they discuss the vital role that emotional intelligence plays in our own leadership healt...