The Saturate Podcast

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Ric Olson, who leads a church in Southern California that has been transitioning toward making disciples in the everyday stuff of life. Ric shares his church's story and how he's seen God work in the lives of people as their church makes minor and major shifts.      

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with David Achata about a new premium podcast we're launching for leaders of leaders. Plus give you a preview of the first episode with Todd Engstrom and Jeff Vanderstelt. Get the entire series when you become a member.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with writer and artist, Jackie Hill Perry about her new book Gay Girl, Good God. Their conversation touches on topics related to her story, temptation, how the church can love homosexuals, and identity. Get her book at: www.gaygirlgoodgod.com 

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Chris Gonzalez and Kevin Platt of Missio Dei in Phoenix, about the power of the Story of God and how the reality of the Scriptures as one redemptive story changes how we make and mature disciples.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with author, pastor, and international equipper, Cole Brown about the power of being present, pointing to the goodness of the father, focusing on the basics, and being willing to be bored. All that while talking about the 1984 film, The Karate Kid.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Jared Pickney and Adam Breckenridge of Fellowship Paragould about how they are implementing DNA groups within their missional communities. They talk about why, the structure, leadership, and what a DNA group meeting looks like. They also revisit their conversation about the enneagram from Episode 11.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and Ben Connelly wrap up the "What's Essential" series with an open conversation on our dependence on the Scriptures, Holy Spirit, and patience for taking small steps forward in the gospel, community, and mission.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Steve Hart, pastor of Soma Spokane, about their church's journey with mission and disciple making and how the Holy Spirit has been leading them to root communities in the purpose of the gospel.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and Ben Connelly talk about the importance and power of a community being rooted in the content practices of repenting and believing the gospel. They briefly tackle the topics of repentance and faith in community conflict, discipleship, and even the power of repentance as we live on mission.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with CJ Bergman, Pastor of Citizens Church in San Francisco, about caring for and loving our friends in need around us. Having eyes, ears, and hearts for those around us is an essential ingredient to missional community life.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with CJ Bergman, pastor of Citizens Church in San Francisco, about the essential element of pursuing spiritual healing and wholeness as a community grows up in Christ and lives on mission.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Ben Connelly about the importance of committing to the process of becoming a missional community and a devotion to Christ and one another.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Ben Connelly about the importance of rooting disciples in their identity in Christ as a community seeks to become a missional community.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson begins a new series talking with experienced leaders and practitioners from around the world about what is essential to missional community? This week, Brad Watson is talking with Ben Connelly about the importance of the gospel.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Duke Revard about building teams, recruiting leaders, and creating a culture based on the gospel instead of guilt, shame, and fear. They also discuss the NBA finals and LeBron James.   Resources discussed in this episode: Video: How to Build and Manage Teams with Vinod Khosla Article: Gene Pool Engineering for Entrepreneurs Article:  ...

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Justin Bindel of Ekklesia Salt Lake City about the challenges and opportunities of leading big missional communities and communities in different contexts.    

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Mirela Watson about their experience with grief, and how missional communities can love one another through loss.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad and Jared talk with Tim Mackie of The Bible Project, about the power, importance, and difficulty of engaging the Bible in community. Make sure you check out The Bible Project's video: The Public Reading of Scripture and Saturate's resources around the Story of God, the narrative and redemptive work of God throughout the Scriptures.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Abe Mysenberg teaches on the what this sub-structure of Missional Community life is all about and how to lead DNA Groups.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Ben Connelly, director of Church Planting for Soma, about how every church and missional community, regardless of size, can participate in planting churches. Learn more about Soma Church Planting at www.somasending.com

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and Jared Pickney dismiss five common myths about missional communities that often lead us astray, distract us, or keep us from pursuing life in community and on mission. Additional Resources: Missional Community Misconceptions by Brad Watson The Phases of Missional Community by Jared Pickney

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and Jared Pickney dive into the powerful calling of Jesus to abide in him. Sharing personal stories, insights, and practical wisdom; this episode will equip everyday disciples and leaders to abide in Christ. Additional resources from this episode: Enneagram Spiritual Formation Guide Sabbath Rest Exercise Solitude and Silence Exercise

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and David Achata talk about the the powerful tool of coaching for leaders and churches. Then, they dive into a real scenario as David coaches Brad as he would any leader. For more informtion on Saturate's coaching: https://saturatetheworld.com/coaching.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Jared Pickney about how to lead a missional community that has people with varying levels of belief, maturity, and buy-in.

In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Jared Pickney about the vision behind sharing leadership and how to practically share roles and responsibilities in a missional community. Check out this free resource: Missional Community Teamwork.