Shifting Culture

We have a great conversation with Nicole Smithee around women in leadership, making Gospel centered decisions, trust and vulnerability, worldview, and more. It's one you won't want to miss. Nicole lives in Manhattan with the love of her life, her husband Ben. Nicole is the CEO and Co-Founder of Iridescent Women, a digital media company committed to awakening and championing the brillianc...

In this episode we have a conversation with Michael Cooper about the Ephesian movement and the structures it took for all of Asia to hear the word of the Lord. We dig into different leadership models, cultural identity, and the importance of everyone playing their part. Michael T. Cooper – Dr. Cooper earned a PhD in Intercultural Studies with a focus on religious movements and a minor in theology...

In this conversation with Curtis Sergeant, we talk about elements of movemental disicple making, hear about movements from around the world, and get into Curtis' story of his time working cross-culturally. Dr. Curtis Sergeant served with the International Mission Board (IMB) among an unreached people group (UPG) in China. After a movement started there, he began training for the house-church...

In this episode, we have a conversation with John Arndt about the posture we take in our interaction with others, attending to the presence of Jesus, and asking questions before we jump in with our answers. John and Bethany Arndt worked in Cape Town, South Africa for almost a decade. They have a witty and vivacious son and live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. John trained leaders in spiritual formation and ch...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Amy L. Sherman around bringing the Kingdom of God to earth and seeing holistic transformation happen within the people and places in which we work. It touches on issues of justice, economic reform, power, and much more. Dr. Amy L. Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research , where she directs the Center on Faith in Communit...

In this episode, Ted Esler talks about the lack of innovation in ministries today and why the church should be at the forefront of innovation in this ever changing world we live in.  Ted worked in the computer industry before joining Pioneers in 1990. He served in Bosnia and in various leadership roles with Pioneers until 2015 when he was appointed the president of Missio Nexus. The author of The...

In this episode, Mary Ho talks about leading All Nations International and what it takes to lead ethnically and geographically diverse teams. Her experience growing up in different nations, prepared her for work in the nations.  In the early 1990s, God began birthing a heart for the poor and for the nations in John and Mary Ho, while a young married couple working for World Vision in Taiwan.  Late...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Sarah Breuel about her journey from Brazil to Italy starting a church and working in student ministry and then go into the global missions movement and discuss the elements of revival. Sarah is passionately praying for a revival in Europe that will touch other parts of the earth. Sarah Breuel serves as the Director of the Revive Europe and the Evangelis...

In this episode, Roy Moran shares how important it is to shift culture by shifting our minds. As a disciple making movement practictioner and mentor, Roy has a vast amount of wisdom share. He shares lessons learned from our African brothers and sisters. Roy Moran is the founder of Shoal Creek Community Church, the author of Spent Matches, and the Chairman of the Board of New Generations. Roy'...

In this episode we have a great conversation with Sally Steele around belonging, bringing dignity and hope into different situations, and being people that have eyes that see and ears that hear. Sally shares about the importance of seeing things from different perspectives and widening the circle of who belongs and who gets to decide that. Sally is a co-executive director of City Hope San Francisc...

In this conversation with ***, we talk about the importance of coaching and mentoring in movements. As he shares his story of a radical encounter with the Father's love, he walks us through finding his purpose and living a life impacting the world for the Kingdom of God. He is a businessman. He coaches and mentors church planters and disciple makers in multiple countries to plant churches and...

In this episode, Danielle talks about being rooted in community and in her identity in Christ and how that can carry you through situations you find yourself in. Through difficult circumstances, Danielle shares about holding on to the faithfulness and goodness of God. Danielle Ripley-Burgess is a two-time colon cancer survivor first diagnosed at age 17, an award-winning communications professional...

In this episode Rob Wegner talks about reproducing disciples and micro churches with the aim of gospel saturation across an entire city. As we enter into conversation, Rob shares his story of growing up in an environment of disciple making. We come to the realization that as we put Jesus at the center, we die to ourselves, and embrace authentic community incredible things can happen! Rob Wegner se...

In this episode, Alan Hirsch tells stories of his and Deb's early encounters with Jesus, illuminates the need for deep authentic community, and spurs us on to be true disciples of Jesus. Alan Hirsch is one of the founders of Movement Leaders Collective, as well as founding the Forge Mission Training Network and 5QCollective. Known for his innovative approach to mission and thought-leadership,...

In this episode, Marko Pretorius shares his story of being invited by Jesus into a life of mission. Through deep listening and dreaming with people, the Kingdom of God is being established in the city. Jesus invites us all in to encounter Him along the way. Marko is a South-African living in Hamburg, Germany . He is married to Maxie and expecting TWINS. He's a designer, maker and tinkerer. As...

In this episode, I get to interview the love of my life - my wife, Meredith Johnson. Meredith shares stories on how the voice of God has impacted her life and the lives of those she serves. Join us for an inspiring conversation. Meredith Johnson is the co-Executive Director of All Nations Kansas City ( www.allnations.us ). She coaches and trains other to live in loving obedience to Jesus and His c...

In this episode Rich Robinson shares about Kingdom movements, being rooted and grounded in our relationship with Jesus, and how to be good news to the culture around us. Rich serves as the Team leader for the Catalyse Change ( www.catalysechange.org ), which provides training and coaching for church leaders, network leaders and entrepreneurs. The various initiatives of the charity are all created...

In this episode we talk to Jessie Cruickshank, a Neuro-Ecclesiologist about faith and trust in God as an avenue to living a shame free life. We touch on brain science, roller derby, being formed through community, and much more. Jessie is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of discipleship, neuroeducation, and experiential education. She has spent over a decade applying neuroeducation res...

Join Joshua Johnson in his conversation with Noah Kaye around authenticity and wholeness through coaching. Noah Kaye is a native of the Washington DC area and is happily married to Tricia. He holds a Bachelors Pastoral Ministry and a Masters in Christian Leadership. Noah serves as a Pastor for 10 years and then spent 7 years living and serving in Africa (South Africa and Tanzania) mobilizing and c...