Episodes

5 hours ago
5 hours ago
TALKING REPRODUCTION We're joined by Craig Whitney and Jeff Bennett from the Multiply Project. Their organization is dedicated to helping local churches develop and send out church planters from within their own congregations. Instead of relying on outside recruitment, they provide pastors with a practical, step-by-step system to identify potential leaders, equip them through specialized training cohorts, and confidently launch them to plant new churches. For more info check them outline at multiplyproject.org

Friday May 22, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
THE MONEY IS GOING TO RUN OUT! WE'VE GOT TO CUT THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR'S SALARY! In this second interview, Matthew Anderson discusses their prayer-fueled vision for church planting among Mormons in Utah. Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
If you missed this the first time around, be sure to listen to Matthew Anderson's story. FROM BULL RIDER TO CHURCH PLANTER! Today, Matthew Anderson talks about growing up on a ranch, riding bulls, catching bass, and being changed by the gospel! Matthew is the pastor of Utah Valley Church in Spanish Fork, Utah, and the director of Plant Utah. Check them out online at www.plantutah.com

Friday May 08, 2026
Friday May 08, 2026
70% OF ADULTS IN SMALL GROUPS! Get ready for the second half of our interview with Adam Ray, one of the pastors at the Tabernacle in Buckley, Michigan. We talk about groups, discipleship, a little more hunting talk, and their multisite strategy. https://thetabchurch.com/

Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
CHURCH OF 1000 IN TOWN OF 690! Today, we're joined by Adam Ray, who is a dedicated family man, pastor, and avid outdoorsman. We discuss Adam's journey to faith, path to ministry, and brass knuckle church t-shirts. We also discuss a little bit of hunting!
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Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
"THIS IS A LIFE TO LIFE THING.” This is part 2 of the one-year update from Draw Near Church in Winchester, TN. In this episode, Evan Barry talks about discipleship and shares some stories about the people who are forming this new church.
For more about Draw Near Church, visit www.drawneartoday.com

Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
ONE YEAR UPDATE! Today, we're joined by Small Town Network planter, Evan Barry. Draw Near church is just celebrating its one-year anniversary, and Evan shares about some of the joys and challenges of being a bivocational church in a rural community.
For more about Draw Near Church, visit www.drawneartoday.com

Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
“WE NEED TO TRY STUFF!” Today, we're joined by Jake Zauche again from First Christian Church in Lewistown, Montana. He discusses some of the challenges and opportunities in his rural settings. For more about FCC, visit https://www.fcclewistown.org

Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
“I KNEW THAT HELL WAS BAD!” Today, we're joined by Jake Zauche from First Christian Church in Lewistown, Montana. Jakes shares about his path to faith, ministry, and leading a vibrant church in a rural community. For more about FCC visit https://www.fcclewistown.org

Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
"PEOPLE ARE UNINFORMED, UNDERINFORMED, MISINFORMED ABOUT WHO JESUS IS.” Today, we're joined again by Dave & Lori Vigna for another round of conversation about church planting, business ownership, and the challenges of COVID-19. www.thebranchcc.com
For more about Small Town Network, visit www.smalltownnetwork.com




