Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church Planting

Today on the podcast, Lisa has an honest conversation about prayer with Kim Perry. Kim is the Prayer Team Leader for Bloom as well as the Next Steps Director at Lifepointe Church in Raleigh, NC. Whether you struggle to pray or could win a gold medal in prayer Olympics, this episode will encourage you to build a trust in God through the power of prayer! Register for the next Bloom Prayer Gathering 

Stadia desires for every child to have a church, but who does "every" include? Today on the show, Lisa is joined by Heidy Tandy, the Director of Discovery and Bloom Catalyst at Stadia, in a conversation to equip and encourage your efforts in being a church that supports and welcomes families of kids and adults with differing abilities.

Whether you are juggling ministry and the marketplace or you know someone who is, this episode is for you! Packed full of wisdom, this episode calls out the good hard that is the life of ministry and working in the marketplace. Join Lisa as she interviews Melissa Hoover, a church planter and Registered Dietitian to discuss healthy management of church, work and family. Elijah: Faith and Fire by Pr...

Today Lisa interviews Sarah Lynn Grubb, the Central Programming Director at Real Life Church in Valencia, CA. Listen in as Sarah describes the beautiful gift of a recent 45-day sabbatical and her intentionality toward weekly rhythms of sabbath to help her serve her church and rest as a child of God. Blessings Ranch The 5 Minute Journal The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan   When the Soul Listens By Ja...

Lisa welcomes her husband Jeff Bennett to the Plant Strong Podcast! Jeff is the VP of U.S. Planting at Stadia and a firm believer in what Bloom does for women in church planting. Listen as Lisa and Jeff share wisdom and insights into their marriage triumphs and challenges, inviting us to press refresh on our marriages and relationships.  

If you are a bi-vocational church planter, this is a must listen to episode! Lisa interviews Lumar Vargas, the lead planter of Aviva Church, a Latino church plant launching in April 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Lumar shares her unique story of church planting and how she views God's gifts of time and capacity during this season of bi-vocational ministry. 3 month Spiritual Check-in Questions

Join our conversation with Mindy Caliguire as she shares her wisdom, insight and passion for leaders to lead from a healthy soul. Along with her husband Jeff Caliguire, Mindy founded Soul Care, a ministry dedicated to helping people restore their souls. She invites you into practical actions providing powerful relief for souls long overdue for rest, especially on how to set up boundaries that will...

Meet Beth Backes, the lead pastor of The Table, a new church plant officially launching in the Spring of 2022! Listen in as Beth and Lisa discuss the trials and triumphs of female leadership including tips for keeping ourselves connected to Jesus while leading others to do the same. Beth inspires us to keep an eternal perspective even when the results of our obedience don't look like earthly succe...

Our amazing host Lisa Bennett takes a backseat and hands the reins over to our guest Jan Limiero. Jan  is a Life Coach, a Spiritual Director, and the co-founder of Eagles Rest, a ministry that encourages and equips kingdom-minded leaders. Listen as Jan guides Kimetra Bryant, Katie Tyndall and Lisa to Press Refresh through discovering the way God designed us for rest and how we can practically foll...

Today on the show Lisa interviews Nancy Beach. Nancy is a Leadership Coach, speaker and author. Nancy shares her wealth of knowledge and hard fought wisdom in creating healthy teams and transitioning leaders in and out while keeping a soft heart through it all. You'll feel overwhelmingly seen as she shares her story and champions your efforts. Transitions by William Bridges Ruth Haley Barton

You won't want to miss this all things year-in-review! Director of Bloom, Heidy Tandy joins Lisa in our 4th annual Year End Celebration!  Gather book recommendations, hear lessons learned and get a sneak peek of Bloom 2022. Try Softer by Aundi Kolber Unaffendable by Brant Hansen Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee Mitford Series by Jan Karon I Am Restored by Lecrae The Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purn...

Today Lisa interviews Yucan Chiu who serves on the leadership team of Stadia as Catalyst for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this timely interview Yucan highlights the need for personal relationships and deep self-reflection into who God is calling us to be as we continue to plant churches that care for all people. Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah Healing Prayer by Dennae Pierre Rally by Br...

Listen to the latest episode of the Plant Strong Podcast where Kadi Cole shares about her latest book, "Find Your Leadership Voice in 90 Days". Kadi is an author and speaker who is passionate about serving the community by working with leaders to increase their effectiveness in whatever role of influence they have been given. In this episode, Kadi talks about how you can understand and overcome yo...

Lisa hosts another Fearless conversation with Betsy Spring! Betsy is BACK on the podcast sharing her experiences from the messy middle of transitioning out of a church planting staff role as she follows God's leading into the unknown. This episode will point you back to Jesus and living fearless in spite of your fear!

Do. Not. Miss. This. Interview. Angela Cachero is a church planter and Music Director at Risen Church in San Diego, California. She also serves on the Stadia Team in the area of Discovery and Assessment. In this episode, Angela courageously lets us in to her story, sharing experiences from which we can all learn and grow, particularly as we think and dream about the future of the church. Lisa and...

This solo Lisa Bennett episode is full of wisdom, resources, and encouragement. Lisa introduces our new fall series: Fearless in Spite of Fear and discusses two areas of her life where she has a tendency to lean into fear. Make sure you listen all the way until the end, where Lisa shares a beautiful reading that encompasses her current season in life! The Coaching Habit by Michael Stanier Unoffend...

Kerry Smith is the Director of Women and Children at Good News Church in Powell, Ohio. She is also the host of the Gathered Courage Podcast and an editor for the Plant Strong Podcast! Kerry covers lots of ground in this episode—listen for her wisdom on why she has eliminated the word busy from her vocabulary and how children aren't the church of the future, but the church of NOW. Practices that ha...

This episode is for anyone who can get a little overwhelmed when looking at the calendar! Leilani Sizemore, Director of Operations at Creekside Church, shares how you can find ways to boss around your time. She gives a ton of practical advice in a shame and guilt-free way that will empower you to lead strong in your own daily life!

We're back! And get ready! This episode is packed with leadership wisdom from Courtney Wright: COO of the Christian Alliance of Pastors. Courtney is a powerhouse leader with a story that is evidence of God's kindness. She will inspire you to amplify your impact in your own sphere of influence using your unique, God-given gifts.

How do you make sense of all the voices in our lives? Lisa Bennett and Heidy Tandy talk through all of the perspectives that we navigate as we live our own individual stories as church planting women. This episode will help you identify the voices that matter to you and think through how you can be intentionally listening for God's voice above everything else. Show Notes: Jen Antonucci - 50 Janet...

Bread making was a 2020 pandemic project for many people, but for Kendall Vanderslice it is a way of life! Kendall is a baker, writer, speaker, and expert on all things related to church around the table. This conversation will encourage you to creatively gather your community and gives several ideas on how to make connection around the table work for your people. It may even make you a bit hungry...

If you have spent any time in or around church planting, you will resonate with the experiences of this episode's guest! Shauna Pilgreen is a church planter and author of the book "Love Where You Live". What really shines in this episode is Shauna's passion for Jesus and heart for her city. She talks about the importance of proximity with your neighbors, their family's weekend rhythms, and how to...

Angela Craig is a pastor, professor, and all around DIGITAL CHURCH EXPERT! This episode is packed with truth about finding the courage to live your calling. Angela shares how she led and launched a Facebook Church and the leadership lessons she learned along the way. Her story will help you find ways to be fearless in your own sphere of influence!

Do you feel as if your soul might be hitting the proverbial wall? Dr. Kristi Gaultiere—licensed psychotherapist and spiritual director for women in ministry and pastors' wives—talks about the effects of the last year on women (yay 2020/2021). She also gives a ton of resources on how to rest and reflect in ministry regardless of your stage in ministry. Make sure you check out the show notes for all...

Did you miss the 2021 Virtual Bloom Retreat? Or do you wish that you could listen again to Bianca Juarez Olthoff's powerful message and interview? This episode is for you! Bianca walks you through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and explores what it looks like to live fearlessly even in the midst of the fire. Grab your Bible, notebook, and a pen and get ready to learn from Bianca Juar...