The Ephesiology Podcast

So often, the church looks at business people as those who will pray and pay for the ministry. In this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, we talk business with Mike Sharrow, president and CEO of C12 Group. You’ll no doubt be encouraged to learn about how business people are engaging their employees with the gospel in ways that the professional minister cannot. And, if you haven’t hear...

These are interesting days. COVID-19, George Floyd, President Trump and his Trumpgelicals. We address all of these in a spontaneous podcast that is challenging us to think about our allegiance. Join Matt, Michael, and Brian – an unsuspecting guest to the podcast cast – as they discuss race relations, the president, and current crises in the United States. Be sure to join us next month...

COVID-19 has provided many opportunities for us to rethink how we equip people for ministry and we have some big news! We’re excited to announce the launch of Ephesiology Master Classes! We’ve been thinking about what it will take to get to movement in the US and how we can support movements around the world and our master class idea was born. With all the changes we anticipate due to...

We’re excited to welcome a first time guest, Kyle Pierson. Kyle focuses on helping people think about movement in the context of the United States with East West Ministries International . This will be an encouraging podcast as we hear about how people are catching a vision for multiplying disciples in the church. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On:...

Zoom fatigue, plague fatigue. How are you feeling? We’re discussing where we are emotionally and spiritually as we continue to evaluate the long-term effect of the novel coronavirus. Join our podcasters as they reflect on the impact of the virus, news, and evil on our society. Also, take advantage of our free book offer when you sign up for our mailing list: COVID-19 and the Church: Lessons...

Our podcasters go live on Zoom and Facebook for the first time in our new month segment. You have heard us say many times that we love doing theology in community and a live discussion about Ephesiology is a great way to collaborate on the significance of the first century church’s relevance for today. You’ll enjoy this inaugural, monthly special live edition of the Ephesiology Podcast...

In the age of COVID-19, the preparedness of the church now is critical to her ability to be positioned for growth on the other side of the crisis. In this podcast, Michael teams up with Nate Vander Stelt, Executive Vice President of GACX to discuss the early church’s preparedness and how God continued to grow His movement during seasons of hardship. The lessons learned from the early church might...

What will the sermon look like in a post COVID-19 world? We talk about this subject with Russell Cravens, lead pastor of Neartown Church in Houston, Texas. As the sermon developed historically and became the central focus of the church in an illiterate world, how should it change in a largely biblically illiterate world today? Russell helps us think through the manner in which we communicate God&#...

Alan Hirsch joins the Ephesiology Podcasters again. This time, they discuss leadership during a time of crisis. With our interest in seeing movement, Alan shares more about APEST and the gaps in the church that need bolstered to achieve movement. COVID-19 presents an opportunity to position the church for growth if we can adjust our leadership. The concern is that if we do not adjust there is real...

COVID-19 continues to ravage many places in the world and especially North America. As we continue to think about the implications of the crisis on the church, Jeff Christopherson joins us again to talk about what he sees for the future of North American evangelicalism. We also get into a discussion about his new book Venal Dogmata . Set in the future, Venal Dogmata challenges us to consider what...

How is the church responding to COVID-19? Join us as we discuss how one church in Houston is empowering their leaders to shepherd the church. Their investment of time and resources is positioning them for a sustainable reconstruction as we prepare for a church after crisis. This is an opportunity for the church to be different. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find...

As churches and ministry leaders face a shocking new reality in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a pathway forward on meeting the spiritual needs of our congregations and finding creative ways to remain on mission for the Kingdom are needed now. Join Matt as he shares more about resources he has used at Restoration Church. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On...

We jumped on to record a podcast regarding a new reality due to COVID-19. Join Matt and Andrew as they begin to initially wrestle with how the church might respond to the pandemic. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferred podcast app or click on one of our official podcast streaming services below. Learn More a...

While one of our Ephesiologists is galavanting around the world, we are taking a brief hiatus and invite you to continue engaging with Ephesiology: The Study of the Ephesian Movement and catching up on missed episodes of the Ephesiology Podcast . Do not forget about the Ephesiology Blog where you’ll find interesting posts as we think about engaging our culture with the gospel. To comment on...

With the release of his new book, Ephesiology: The Study of the Ephesian Movement , Andrew sits down with Michael to learn more about the author, his motivations, and hopes for what the Lord might do with the book. You’ll want to hear the interesting backstory to what has been described as a, “theologically strong foundation that is both corrective and directive to disciple making move...

How did the New Testament church sustain such fantastic growth? Join our podcasters as they look at the seven letters Jesus wrote to the churches of Asia Minor. The book of Revelation is often thought to be a book about the end times. We’ll discuss why it might be more appropriate to think of it as a book about the completion of God’s mission and Jesus’s call for the churches to...

On this week’s podcast, hear what  Matt Till  is doing at Restoration Church. It isn’t perfect, but they are seeing a community committed to prayer, Scripture, fellowship, worship, and missions. Join our podcasters to learn more about Restoration Church. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your pref...

In our continuing study of a New Testament movement, we ask the question, “What did the movement look like?” Join our podcasters as they explore the anatomy of the movement in Ephesus and its impact on the Roman province of Asia. Interested in more? Check out the Movement Maturity Matrix. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesi...

Defining “disciple” and “discipleship” presents interesting issues in contemporary Christianity. Join our podcasters as they look at the New Testament understanding of what it means to be a disciple in the second of a two part discussion. Their study of the early Christian movements highlights several key characteristics for what it means to be a follower of Christ. To comment on this episode and...

“We are perfectly designed to achieve what we are seeing.” Join us as we explore this profound statement in our interview with Alan Hirsch. Alan is one of the leading movement thinkers who believes that our movement rhetoric is beginning to see fruit. Among our topics: rediscovering the apostle, prophet, and evangelist; paradigm shifts; identifying anomalies, and more. To comment on th...

What kind of leader will it take to see more churches start in the United States? Join our podcasters as we talk with Jeff Christopherson, a self-identified serial church planter. He and Ed Stetzer started the Send Institute with a focus on the future of church planting in North America. Jeff helps us unpack 10 competencies necessary for today’s church planters. To comment on this episode an...

Ephesiology Podcast is back with season 2. Join our podcasters as they reflect on last year, look forward to the release of the book Ephesiology: The Study of the Ephesian Movement on Leap Day, and dream about 2020. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferred podcast app or click on one of our official podcast str...

The reaction to Mark Galli’s editorial in  Christianity Today  reveals how polarized the current political climate is in the United States. Some question his motives and others wonder what has taken so long. There are as many loud evangelical voices of dissent as there are of support for Galli’s call for President Trump’s removal from office. The United States is a divided country on eve...

Have you ever wondered about the origins of Christmas and the traditions celebrated in Western cultures? Join our podcasters as they talk about the new book, Unwrapping the First Christmas , and begin to peel back the layers of traditions that have come to define the Western celebrations of Christmas. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “...

Kanye West’s release of his latest album, Jesus is King, has grabbed the attention of Christians and critics. Join our podcasters with special guest Arman Sheffey as they discuss the album and the Sunday Service. To comment on this episode and future episodes, be sure to login. Find Us On: Search “Ephesiology” on your preferred podcast app.