ABOUT KARA Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. As a youth ministry veteran of over 20 years, she serves as an Advisor to Youth Specialties. Named by Christianity Today as one of "50 Women You Should Know", Kara is the author or co-author of a number of books including Sticky Faith, Essential Leadership, Deep Justice Journeys, Deep Justice in a Broken World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World, and the G...
Aug 04, 2017•47 min
CHURCH PLANTING God will never promote you beyond what your character can sustain. Church Planting Birthing a church is like birthing a child. Pregnancy- this stage is the planting and growth of God’s vision for the church that He wants to birth through you. It is so important that this “pregnancy” is taken full-term, not birthed prematurely. During this time, it is important to trust the leaders in your life and their wisdom for timing. It’s one thing to stand next to a leader and feel like you...
Jul 24, 2017•56 min
ABOUT DAN Dan and Kelly Matlock grew up in the Midwest but fell in love with Texas when they moved there in 2003. In 2011 they felt called to start a church in Hays County. Dan loves spending time with his family, being outdoors, playing sports, and driving his motorcycle. He’s an avid football fan in general but a diehard fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. BE THE CHURCH Be The Church: Build an awesome team around you. Before you “have” church, you have to BE the chu...
Jul 10, 2017•58 min
ABOUT KYLE Kyle Turner is the lead pastor of The Cause: A Jesus Church, which he launched in September 2010 with his wife, Liz, in the heart of Kansas City, MO. Kyle and Liz have two children: Blaire and Graham, as well as a furry one named Cub. Kyle is an all-around sports fan, played a mean game of high school basketball, and loves riding motorcycles. He is also surprisingly good at free-styling fresh rap lyrics. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #69: Kyle Turner - Church Planting & Seeking God'...
Jun 25, 2017•47 min
ABOUT RICH Rich is one of the early multisite church pioneers. He served on the leadership team of Connexus Community Church in Ontario, a North Point Community Church Strategic Partner. Currently he serves as Operations Pastor at Liquid Church in the suburbs of New Jersey. Rich is married to Christine and lives in Scotch Plains, NJ with their two kids and one dog. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #68: Rich Birch - Unreasonable Churches Google Play - Episode #68: Rich Birch - Unreasonable Churches GU...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 9 min
ABOUT FRANK After more than five years of building children’s ministry strategies at one of the most influential churches in the nation, Frank Bealer is expanding his scope to work on systems and strategies that will help thousands of other churches. Frank is the founding CEO of the Phase Family Centers, an innovative concept for bringing together churches, families and communities. Frank is also the Executive Director of Leadership Development at Orange / The Rethink Group and the author of The...
May 26, 2017•35 min
ABOUT DEAN Dean is the founding pastor of Rock. He has been married to his wife, Kim, since 1983 and they have three adult children; Alesha, Allyson and Preston. Since 1981 Dean has served in the full time ministry. Prior to starting the church in 2004 he served as a Youth and Associate Pastor in three different churches. Along with his current pastoral duties Dean is also an adjunct professor at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park. SERVANT LEADERSHIP Recognizing Staff Abuse: Staff Abuse: the ...
May 15, 2017•58 min
ABOUT KENNETH Kenneth has over a decade of ministry experience. He currently lives in Colorado and serves on staff at his local church. He and his wife Andrea have three children. Kenneth's life has been forever changed by pursuing a genuine, dynamic relationship with Jesus. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #65: Kenneth Weston - It's All About Jesus Google Play - Episode #65: Kenneth Weston - It's All About Jesus GUEST LINKS Kenneth's Twitter Kenneth's Facebook MENTIONED LINKS Seeds.com - Kids on the...
May 08, 2017•52 min
Brian is a husband, father of three, and businessman. He is an OU grad and currently works in the Oil & Gas industry. Brian serves as a high-level volunteer for the Directional Leadership Team at Church on the Move. Brian is the co-founder of the Mountain Men ministry, dedicated to helping men find true life-change through an authentic relationship with Jesus. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #64: Brian Jobe - Ask, Seek, Knock Google Play - Episode #64: Brian Jobe -Ask, Seek, Knock GUEST LINKS Br...
Apr 30, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Earl is the Lead Pastor of Shoreline Dallas. He has been in full-time ministry for 18 years. He and his beautiful wife Oneka with their two handsome boys moved to Dallas to launch Shoreline Dallas Church. A vibrant church with over 1,000 people who call Shoreline their home. It’s only been three years since the launch and God has been doing amazing things there. His vision is to see “On Earth as it is in Heaven.” LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #63: Conquer Fear with Faith Google Play - Episode #63:...
Apr 24, 2017•59 min
ABOUT PAUL Paul Daugherty, along with his wife Ashley, serve as the Lead Pastors of Victory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They have two boys, Liam and Benaiah. Paul and Ashley travel around the world speaking at churches, conferences and city wide outreaches. Paul is the youngest son of the late Billy Joe Daugherty, the founder of Victory Christian Ministries. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #62: Paul Daugherty - Navigating Transition Google Play - Episode #62: Paul Daugherty - Navigating Transition GUEST LIN...
Apr 16, 2017•55 min
ABOUT DANIEL Daniel is a successful multi-business owner and entrepreneur. He obtained an advertising degree from Oral Roberts University. He is currently a partner in Thrive15, a subscription-based online and off-line practical training resource for entrepreneurs. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #61: Daniel McKenna - Maintaining Motivation Google Play - Episode #61: Daniel McKenna - Maintaining Motivation GUEST LINKS Daniel's Twitter Daniel's Facebook Daniel's Instagram Thrive 15 MENTIONED LINKS Cr...
Apr 10, 2017•58 min
ABOUT RYAN Ryan works at Life.Church as part of the Digerati team, an interactive team of people responsible for the web & app experience, giving, volunteer, and people platform experiences. He has a background as an agency graphic designer. Ryan is an Oklahoma native and OSU grad. He lives in Edmond with his wife, Jennifer, and two sons. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #60: Ryan Tauss - Inside the Life.Church Digerati Team Google Play - Episode #60: Ryan Tauss - Inside the Life.Church Digerati ...
Apr 02, 2017•59 min
A leader points the way and sets the pace of the home. It’s critical to have goals for yourself and for your family. In Your Marriage: Never quit dating your spouse. Let your kids see you in love with your spouse. Three areas that need intentional attention in marriage: Prayer life/ spiritual life Money Intimacy If you're not working on these 3 areas intentionally, the relationship will struggle. Parenting: Deuteronomy 6 was written for parents. Often times, parents want better for their kids in...
Mar 26, 2017•1 hr
ABOUT BEN Ben currently serves at Liquid Church in New Jersey as the Creative Arts Pastor overseeing the weekend services, mentoring the worship department, leading the video department & pastoring the church online community. Ben is married to his wife, Rose, and is the father of two girls. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #58: Ben Stapley - Cultivating a Creative Team Google Play - Episode #58: Ben Stapley - Cultivating a Creative Team GUEST LINKS Ben's Twitter Ben's Facebook Ben's Instagram Be...
Mar 20, 2017•56 min
ABOUT JOHN MITCHELL John is the owner and operator of Creative Audio Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Creative Audio Lab does custom music creation, music and sound design, and on location audio. In addition, John has launched a site called musicfromthelab.com, a unique music library created by the collaborative team at Creative Audio Lab. John is married and the father of two. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #57: John Mitchell - A Natural Strategy for a Supernatural Calling Google Play - Episode #57: John M...
Mar 12, 2017•51 min
ABOUT CAREY Carey Nieuwhof is founding pastor of Connexus Church and is author of several bestselling books. Carey blogs, podcasts, writes and speaks to church leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #56: Carey Nieuwhof - High Impact Leader Google Play - Episode #56: Carey Nieuwhof - High Impact Leader GUEST LINKS Carey's Twitter Carey's Facebook Carey's Instagram CareyNieuwhof.com Carey's Blog Carey Nieuwhof's Leadership Podcast MENTION...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 1 min
ABOUT RYAN Ryan serves as a bi-vocational pastor, CEO of KidzMatter, creator of 12 Stone Ventures and the co-founder of The Leverage Group. Ryan and his wife, Beth, publish KidzMatter Magazine, a publication for those who minister to kids and families in the church. He is the author of 9 Things They Didn’t Teach Me in College About Children’s Ministry, Pulse (KidzMatter), Give Me Jesus, and The Volunteer Code. Ryan serves as the co-Founder and Dean of Kidmin Academy, the co-Founder of Kidmin Nat...
Feb 26, 2017•49 min
ABOUT JON SANDERS Jon is the founder and head pastor of The Rescue Church, a multi-site church that started in South Dakota. Jon left his career as a full-time firefighter to answer God’s calling on his life to enter ministry. Jon lives in South Dakota with his wife and three children. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #54: Jon Sanders - Dealing with Betrayal Google Play - Episode #54: Jon Sanders - Dealing with Betrayal GUEST LINKS Jon's Twitter Jon's Facebook Jon's Instagram Jon's Website MENTIONED ...
Feb 20, 2017•55 min
ABOUT DUSTY OTIS Dusty is the former strength and conditioning coach for Lincoln Christian School and has a passion for physical health. He is currently the Campus Pastor for Church on the Move’s South Campus. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and three children. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #53: Dusty Otis - Stewarding Your Body through Healthy Habits Google Play - Episode #53: Dusty Otis - Stewarding Your Body through Healthy Habits GUEST LINKS Dusty's Twitter Dusty's Facebook Dusty's I...
Feb 13, 2017•55 min
ABOUT RANDY & DAN Randy and Dan are a father & son with years of experience in ministry. Randy and his wife, Helen, decided to move to Oklahoma with three young sons to get involved in the ministry of Church on the Move. Randy is now the Next Steps pastor for Church on the Move. Dan was raised attending the church and Lincoln Christian School and felt called to ministry during college. He is the Kids on the Move director and oversees ages newborn to 6th grade, along with staff and volunt...
Feb 05, 2017•1 hr 1 min
ABOUT SAM WOODS Sam is the youth pastor at Oneighty, the young adult ministry for Church on the Move. He has been involved in Oneighty for almost 18 years after starting as a volunteer. A Florida native, he moved from his home in Destin to attend ORU, where he met his wife and was first invited to attend a service at Oneighty. Sam has grown as a leader and pastor and has become a phenomenal communicator reaching people for Jesus. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #51: Sam Woods - How to Better Prepare...
Jan 30, 2017•56 min
ABOUT ROMAN JOHNSON Roman is the Creative Director for CreativeSheep.org and the Resident Rapper. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife and stellar son. When he's not leading his team as the Curriculum Director for the children's ministries at Church on the Move, he can be found on the basketball court or writing rap songs. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #50: Roman Johnson - Cultivating Creativity Google Play - Episode #50: Roman Johnson - Cultivating Creativity GUEST LINKS Twitter Roman Johnso...
Jan 23, 2017•33 min
ABOUT BRADY SHEARER Brady is a videographer & motion graphics designer living in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada with his wife. He is the creator of the company Prochurchtools.com, a site that provides church leaders with creative skills, pro tips & practical tools for communications, video, & design. Brady loves the Toronto Blue Jays & San Francisco 49ers and enjoys classic sitcoms & The Simpsons. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #49: Brady Shearer - A Checklist for Storytelling G...
Jan 15, 2017•57 min
ABOUT JOSEPH SANGL Joseph Sangl is a leading teacher of personal finances. It is his passion and mission “to help people accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances.” He firmly believes that when people are financially free, they are much more likely to go do EXACTLY what they have been put on Earth to do – regardless of the income potential. He is the founder of I Was Broke. Now I’m Not., an organization that provides financial teaching through live events, ...
Jan 08, 2017•53 min
ABOUT DEVON FRANKLIN DeVon Franklin is an author, film producer, preacher and motivational speaker. He serves as President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a new first-look production company with 20th Century Fox. He began his career as an intern for Will Smith and James Lassiter. He was formerly the Senior Vice President of Production at Columbia Pictures and a studio executive at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #47: DeVon Franklin - Striving for Success with God at the Center G...
Jan 02, 2017•57 min
ABOUT WHIT GEORGE Whitney George is the Executive Pastor at Church on the Move, where he oversees the operations and ministries of the church. Whitney is passionate about the local church and loves connecting with other church leaders. He and his wife, Heather, have five children and he loves Notre Dame football. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #46: Whit George - Changing Roles Google Play - Episode #46: Whit George - Changing Roles GUEST LINKS Whitney George Twitter Whitney George Facebook Whitney ...
Dec 26, 2016•57 min
ABOUT MIKE FOSTER For the past 15 years, Mike has focused his work on helping people flourish in their lives by helping them be passionate about their not-so-perfect stories. Mike is the founder and Chief Chance Officer at People of the Second Chance, a non-profit organization guided by this lofty ideal: that every person on earth deserves a second chance. He is the author of the book People of the Second Chance, as well as the “Freeway” and “Wonderlife” curriculum, helping people find hope, pur...
Dec 12, 2016•52 min
ABOUT JORDAN WISEMAN Jordan Wiseman is the Marketing Coordinator for the YouVersion Bible app at Life.Church. He got his start in media & graphic design as a volunteer. He then joined the design team at Life.Church and is now part of the chart-topping YouVersion Bible app team. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #44: Jordan Wiseman- Social Media, Volunteers & Jesus Google Play - Episode #44: Jordan Wiseman- Social Media, Volunteers & Jesus GUEST LINKS Jordan Wiseman Twitter Jordan Wiseman F...
Nov 27, 2016•55 min
ABOUT JOHNIE HAMPTON Johnie Hampton is the president and CEO of his company, Hampton Creative. His thriving business has grown from a start-up design firm to a full-blown ad agency, currently listed as Tulsa’s #7 fastest growing company in 2016. With over 22 years' experience in the business, Johnie believes in doing “work that matters”, exercising excellence in the work of his company as well as in his personal life and service to the church. LISTEN NOW iTunes - Episode #43: Johnie Hampton - Ho...
Nov 14, 2016•58 min
