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Podcasts to help you follow the way of Jesus.
The GoodLion Podcast Network is a collective of Christ-following content makers, dedicated to creating resources to encourage and strengthen the body of Christ in a world that needs to hear the Gospel.
Lessons From Fatherhood: God's Desire To Be With His Children
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I've put out new episodes on this show! Life, as it does, has gotten in the way. The busyness of work, family, all the unexpected curveballs that come with being a husband and a dad, and running both an itinerant ministry and a small business. But today...
Latest Episodes
Connecting Your Spiritual Gifts Strategy to the Kingdom of God
Summary In this episode, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the importance of discovering, developing, and deploying spiritual gifts in the church. They highlight...
Transforming Conversations with Any Three: A Guide for Evangelism
This episode gives you a breakdown of the any three model for evangelism. This method, developed by Mike Shipman, is designed for sharing the gospel in Muslim-majority cont...
Homiletical Tips, Preferences and Strongly Held Opinions - Mike Neglia
In this episode, Mike Neglia dives into the art of preaching with clarity and authority. Explore how to communicate biblical truths effectively by being your authentic self...
Lessons From Fatherhood: God's Desire To Be With His Children
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I've put out new episodes on this show! Life, as it does, has gotten in the way. The busyness of work, family, all the unexpected ...
Episode 110: Author Hannah Brencher on Unplugging
One of my favorite people, Hannah Brencher, is back on the podcast this week to talk about her new book: "The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digi...
218. How To Embrace Hope For The Impossible.
218. How To Embrace Hope For The Impossible. In this episode, we explore what Christian hope looks like. Many people get stuck in a way of thinking that is more reflective o...
Life of Messiah 16 - Matthew 2:13-23 The Flight to Egypt
In this episode: The Magi, King Herod, babies of Bethlehem, historical reliability, Out of Egypt, Rachel mother of Israel, Herod's death, Josephus, Eusebius, King of the Jew...
Bivocational Ministry, Self-Criticism and 4am Alarm Clocks with Simon Lawrenson
Simon grew up in a Christian home and attended church from an early age but it wasn't until the age of 20 when he became a follower of Jesus. Since that time he has bee...
WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Christy Duff - Navigating Unplanned Rest
In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teach...
217. Does Jesus Really Say He Hasn't Come For Peace But To Bring A Sword?
217. Does Jesus really say He hasn't come for peace to bring a sword? In this episode, we explore Matthew 10:34-36 where Jesus seems to confuse us with a statement that sits...
From Age To Age: Mentoring the Next Generation of Bible Teachers
In this insightful episode we bring you a dynamic panel discussion on the vital role of mentorship in ministry, featuring seasoned leaders Danny Ramos, Brenda Leavenworth, ...
Understanding Spiritual Gifts and Their Importance for the Church
Summary Dr. Ken Hemphill discusses spiritual gifts and their importance for the local church community. He defines spiritual gifts as gifts and abilities given by God, ...
Cultivating Integrity with Bryan Stupar
Recorded live at our August 2023 training event in Temecula, California, this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast features Bryan Stupar, who explores the crucial r...
Life of Messiah 15 - Matthew 2:1-2 The Magi from the East
In this episode: Herod, Western Wall, Herodian bricks, 3 Kings, Wise Men, Persian priesthood, Rab Mag, Daniel, Babylonian, Seutonius, King of the Jews, Star of Bethlehem, sh...
WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Brenda Leavenworth - Discovering, Developing and Exercising Spiritual Gifts
In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teach...
Where is God our Pain? With Bethany Sollereder
In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we sit down with Dr. Bethany Sollereder, a leading theologian and scholar known for her innovative work at the crossroads of theology and ...
Leading Interactive Bible Studies and Hope for Gen Z with Dan Hamlin
Mike chats with Dan Hamlin, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, CA, about fresh and exciting ways to teach the Bible to teenagers. They tackle the challenge of over...
Forced Terminations in Calvary Chapel Churches
Summary The conversation explores the topic of forced terminations in non-denominational and Calvary Chapel churches. It discusses the lack of oversight in Calvary Chapel...
We Have Accents
Everyone has an accent. Whether we recognize it or not, our accents are tributes to our parents, heritage, location, faith, and more. We recently learned that Third Culture...
Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit - Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos
Brian Brodersen, Kike Tores, Richard Cimino, Manolo Matos speak with Mike Neglia about the intricacies of pastoral ministry, beyond the obvious and public preaching respons...
WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Meka Buffington - Faithful not Frazzled
In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teach...
Passing on the Baton: Preaching Mentorships and Ministry Training with Alan Stoddard
In this episode, Dr. Alan Stoddard shares the valuable lessons he learned from the influential mentors who shaped his journey, highlighting the importance of mentorship in ...
Life of Messiah 14 -Luke 2:21-40 -The Presentation of Jesus
In this episode: Jesus, Yeshua, Angel, birth of Christ, law of purification, 40 days, dedication of firstborn, redemption price, Temple, Simeon, light to the gentiles, conso...
The Impact of Forced Pastoral Terminations
Podcast Introduction The conversation delves into the topic of pastoral terminations within the context of the Southern Baptist Convention and non-denominational church f...
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What People Are Saying
Deep and wide
It’s amazing how much quality content can be put into an episode. Great resource.
Grateful
So thankful for Pastor Ed and Pastor Bob. I never come away from listening to an episode without some new insight to apply in life.
Great info for every denomination
The history of the church is everyone’s history. It shaped culture and the world. No matter Protestant, Roman Catholic, or orthodox- or even if you don’t worship, this podcast has information for you.
A Blessing for All
I love this podcast! It has been a blessing to me and been so fruitful to hear Ed and Bob speak on real, raw topics.
The importance of understanding church history
I have totally enjoyed listening to the first 60 or so episodes of The History of the Christian Church. I appreciate all of the hours of study and hours of writing a text so that I can be read during your podcast. I personally enjoy hearing of the challenges, victories and even the failures of the history of the church...
Read MoreEquipping For Ministry
As a full time assistant pastor overseeing several ministries, I have been so blessed and encouraged by Pastor Ed’s teachings, his insights, and his practical wisdom born out of his vast experience in ministry. Coupled with his unique gifts and down to earth communication style, along with Pastor Bob’s years of practic...
Read MorePractical Tools For Ministry
Pastor Ed communicates in such a way that feels like your sitting down, having a cup of coffee, and talking with your pastor about the essentials of ministry. He is blessed with wisdom, taking the issues of life and applying biblical truths to enable the listener grow in the grace of God.
Honest and Unafraid
I am proud to say that Pastor Ed is my pastor! His frankness and honesty have been used by the Lord to carry me through many things. Miss you brother!