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From Skeptic to Fresh Expressions Pioneer with David Carter
How did Pastor David Carter go from skeptic to passionate advocate for Fresh Expressions of Church? Today, his revitalized congregation includes Adventure Church, a Ru...
Asheville: Serving Through Disaster
Is your church ready to serve during a disaster? Emergencies often reveal who we truly are—whether it’s individuals, congregations, or Fresh Expressions communities.In...
Coop’s Soup with Cristin Cooper
What if belonging could come in a bottle? That’s the promise of Coop’s Soup, which chef and pioneer Cristin Cooper started after her own experience of loneliness.In th...
The Church is a Gift with Mike Moynagh (Corrected Audio)
Have you ever received a present that seemed like it was a better fit for the giver, not the receiver? In this episode, we hear from one of the founding voices of the ...
Full Community for the Formerly Homeless with Gabrielle Clowdus
In 2023, homelessness hit an all-time high in the United States. But simply providing shelter is seldom enough. How can churches provide the “full community” people ne...
Kendall Vanderslice: Building Community by Breaking Bread
What does freshly baked bread have to do with the loneliness epidemic? Could experiencing Christian community be as simple as sharing a meal? In this interview, Kendal...
Transformational Community with the Incarcerated with Victor Glover
Victor Glover found life in Christ while in prison and began to share his faith with others there. In this episode, you’ll hear how Victor worked with God to love, ser...
Finding Belonging with David Kim
Being a part of a group, or even a church, doesn’t mean you feel like you “belong.” In this episode, David Kim of Made to Belong helps us explore what it takes to buil...
Trauma and Church with Elaine Heath and Charles Kiser
When we go to church, we bring our stories with us. Our stories can color how we experience Christian community, and even affect the larger community.Fresh Expressions...
The Loneliness Epidemic and the Church with Heather Jallad, Shannon Kiser, Luke Edwards, and Chris Morton
“Loneliness isn't just an uncomfortable feeling; it's dangerous to us as individuals and as a society.” In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy went so far as to de...
Alan Graham & Gannon Sims: Passions, Forged Family and Homelessness
What happens when you follow the passions God has given you? Can God use your passions to help address some of the major issues facing our culture?In this bonus episod...
Do Not Despise Small Beginnings with Dr. Chris Backert
Does your ministry feel insignificant? Churches large and small have struggled with a decline in attendance since pandemic restrictions were lifted. But scripture teac...
Dreaming Again: New Years with Mitch Marcello
Over time, it’s natural to become stuck. In your career, relationship, ministry, you name it.Goal-setting and resolutions are great things to do. But what if you could...
A Very Merry Christmas Podcast
Merry Christmas from the Fresh Expressions Team!In this special Christmas episode, you will hear greetings from our North American team and get a glimpse of what God i...
How Ski Slopes to Swing Dances Become Fresh Expressions of Church with Marcus Corey and Mitch Marcello
Many traditional Christians build their weekends around Church attendance, many others are spending their weekends "playing." Hobbies, sports, and other activities pro...
Missio Divina: An Audio Devotional for Pioneering Leaders
How does a pioneer stay passionately focused on their mission and deeply rooted in their relationship with God? One way to engage with Scripture for the purpose of und...
Mission is the Shape of Water with Michael Frost
Friend and missional mentor Michael Frost returns to the Fresh Expressions podcast to discuss his book Mission Is the Shape of Water: Learning From the Past to Inform ...
How to Engage Boomers Today with Jim Divine
From the Jesus People movement of the 70s and the “seeker-sensitive” outreach of the 80s, Boomers have shaped the development of the North American Church. Yet, as the...
Advent for Everyone
The weeks leading up to Christmas provide an opportunity for Christians, and even our broader culture, to turn our minds to Jesus.But how do you help Christians reimag...
Advent Everywhere with Jon Davis
For some Christians, Christmas is a frantic mix of family gatherings, secular celebrations with a special worship service on December 24. But what might it look like o...