Growing Faith

Obedience, Patience and Vulnerability with Joseph Larson

Today we have a great conversation with Joseph about these three big responses to God.   Jump in and take a listen

An honest conversation about Suffering and Cancer with Lisa White

In this episode we have an honest and difficult conversation about the reality of suffering.  Lisa White brings years of ministry experience and years of walking with the Lord together with a deep and intense battle with cancer (now cancer free!)...

Fulfilling Your Calling as a Single Person and even points for people that aren't single!

I this episode we welcome in special guest Lisa White.  She is a mighty woman of faith, loves Jesus with all that she has, serves in worship ministry and functions in the prophetic. She is joining the show today to...

Thinking of Leading a Group This Summer? Do it!

Here we talk about the whole thought process of summer small groups. On the surface they can seem challenging, but really if you dig deep you will find some golden opportunities to really see people grow and connect in different...

How do I help my Group multiply - Part 2 of 2

In this episode we continue the conversation we started in the previous episode of How do I Help my group multiply?   Last week we talked about casting off the burden of production/fruitfulness and also the importance of prayer. This week: Teach it and...

Ways to Help Your Small Group Multiply - Part 1

In this episode we start the conversation about ways to help your small group multiply. The main points that we dive into are -  Who carries the weight of responsibility of fruitfulness in your small group? Prayer is our first and primary tool...

Making the Church Your Family - Part 2 of 2 With Jason Johansen

In this episode we continue the conversation about Making the church your family.  We move now more to the practical HOW part of the conversation focused more on the why of it all.  You will enjoy hearing from my friend Jason...

Making the Church Your Family - Part 1 of 2

In this episode I invite my friend - church planter, and Pastor Jason Johansen to share his thoughts both from Scripture and from the forming of God in his life through experience.  What does it mean to make the church our...

Memorizing the Bible for your health! Part 2 of 2 w/ Special Guest Matthew McLean

In this episode we start a conversation about the value of memorizing Scripture - for your health! Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Psychological.  My friend Matthew McLean who is a prolific memorizer of Scripture comes in to share his passion for the Bible...

Memorizing the Bible for your health! Part 1 of 2 w/ Special Guest Matthew McLean

In this episode we start a conversation about the value of memorizing Scripture - for your health! Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Psychological.  My friend Matthew McLean who is a prolific memorizer of Scripture comes in to share his passion for the Bible ...

Step Up? Step Aside? Step Back? With Special Guest Melton Weaver

In this episode my friend Melton Weaver - Small Groups Ministry consultant and a Group Leader himself - from Lafayette, LA joins the show for another episode where we are going to talk about how we help small group leaders...

Is leading a small group better than just attending?

In this episode I brought on my friend Melton Weaver from Lafayette Louisiana to have a conversation about some of the benefits of taking the brave step to lead a small group. How you can see people exponentially grow as...

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Obey

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Obey - This is relationship - flowing out of our relationship with Jesus - will fuel us...

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Listen Part 2 of 2

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Listen - (part 2) - This is relationship - spending time listening to Him - and then...

Small Group Talks - Reasons to NOT Start a Group???

In this episode Pastor Adam Robinson joins the Growing Faith Podcast to discuss common objections to a person becoming a small group leader.  Perhaps you have heard these reasons, or maybe you have used them for yourself, jump in and check...

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Listen - Part 1 of 2

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Dedicate - We need to surrender our heart and agenda for today to His - moment by...

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Dedicate

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Dedicate In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Dedicate - We need to surrender our heart and agenda for today...

Bearing One Another's Burdens - We gotta do this!

In this Episode our host Rick McClatchey takes some time to talk about Galatians 6:2 and the Biblical command to bear one another's burdens.  He talks about the necessity of bearing one another out of a place of fallenness in sin...

New Year's Day Edition - Pause, Reflect, Recalibrate!

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Open

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Open - We need to bring our heart open and transparent before the Lord. Then he comes...

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Meditate

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Meditate - We need to remember and rehearse in order to properly refocus.  Resources:  https://amzn.to/35BYUUj - link to purchase...

Small Group Talks - The Word of God and Prayer

In this episode I am joined by Adam Robinson as we talk about: Connecting to God through the Bible and Prayer First 15 - 40 Day Worship Challenge! HEAR Journal PRAY method Youversion - Bible reading plans, and reading the Bible as a small group.  -...

Small Group Talks - Sabbath Rest in Ministry

In this episode we join Pastor Adam Robinson - Roisin Welsh - and Rick McClatchey talking to small group leaders about how important it is to practice regular sabbath as well as even taking a more extended season of sabbath.   Contact...

Unscripted with Mark Jones -Celebrate

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Celebrate and how relationship with God is actually meant to be enjoyed - something that should be enjoyed....

Unscripted with Mark Jones - Surrender

In this episode we continue a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.   Today's topic is Surrender and how it is really at the very core of our relationship with God. The vital first...

40 Day Worship Challenge -With Guest Mark Jones

In this episode we kick off a journey through the content found in the book "Unscripted" by Dr. Mark Jones, DMD.  We also talk about the 40 Day worship challenge and how it has served to help transform hundreds of...

Small Group Talks - Building a culture of Reproducibility

In this episode we bring back in Adam Robinson our staff pastor at the Mannahouse Mill Plain Campus and Roisin Welsh the staff Pastor at our 217 campus. We talk about building a culture of Reproducibility in our groups. This...

Small Group Talks - Building a culture of accountability

In this episode we have Pastors Adam Robinson and Roisin Welsh having a great conversation about developing a culture of accountability in your small group. Accountability in a healthy environment equals GROWTH!! Join the conversation - email me at [email protected]  

Small Group Talks - Missional Groups!

In this episode we talk about how we make groups missional. This is a great conversation between three small groups pastors and hopefully with some helpful insights on how to make sure you don't allow the focus of your group...

COVID Conversations - What might God be speaking to us in this unusual season

In this episode I sat down with Kale Courtright in Dallas, TX and Michael Marcotte in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Kale is the pastor of spiritual formation at his church in Dallas - and is the host of the "How to Christian"...

Creating a Discipleship Culture Right Where You Are - Replicate Book Author Q&A

We get to listen in on a Q&A; session from a class at Portland Bible College (https://portlandbiblecollege.org) with the Authors of the book "Replicate" a fantastic resource on the topic of discipleship in the local church. A great way to...

Spiritual Formation Part 5 - Lectio Divina

This next session with returning special guest Sue Giordano we dive into the our final installment of our spiritual formation series with a conversation about Lectio Divina. Take a listen and let us know what you think.   [email protected] [email protected] - Host email    

Discipleship Conversation Starters - Making discipleship a simple part of every day life!

In this episode we talk about the value of small groups and some simple tools to help you take your small group from being focused on just simple fellowship and making that slight but important shift into a discipleship environment...

Spiritual Formation - Centering Prayer - Special Guest Sue Giordano

In this episode we talk more about the practice of slowing down, and quieting our hearts before the Lord. In this fast-paced, busy, noisy and distraction rich world we live in - we want to learn how to "Be still...

Spiritual Formation - Sabbath and Retreats - Guest Sue Giordano

In this episode we talk about more of the spiritual disciplines to help us in the spiritual formation process. We talked previously about Bible engagement and Prayer - in this episode we dig into the Sabbath and Retreats and the...

Spiritual Formation - Part 3- Bible reading and Prayer -with guest Sue Giordano

In this episode we continue on the journey of discussing Spiritual Formation. We are talking about spiritual disciplines and took time in this episode to specifically dive into Bible reading and Prayer - both in the personal context and in...

Engaging with God's Word - Personally and In Community - Part 2 of 2 with Pastor Kale Courtright

In this episode we welcome in Kale Courtright again, he is the pastor of Spiritual Formation at Crosspoint Church in Dallas, TX. (www.crosspointcofc.org)    We had a great conversation (in two parts due to length) where we talk about Developing a Hunger...

Engaging with Scripture - personally and in community - Part 1 of 2 - With Pastor Kale Courtright

In this episode we welcome in Kale Courtright, the pastor of Spiritual Formation at Crosspoint Church in Dallas, TX. (www.crosspointcofc.org)    We had a great conversation (in two parts due to length) where we talk about Developing a Hunger for God's Word...

Episode 73 - Spiritual Formation - "Know Thyself that you may know God" - With guest Sue Giordano

In this episode we talk about three words in the journey of knowing yourself that you might know God -    1. Stories 2. Tools 3. Shadows   Dig in with us in this episode I think you will learn some valuable things to help you...

Spiritual Formation Part 1 - Special guest Sue Giordano

In this episode we start a 5 part journey through the topic of Spiritual Formation. We are all spiritual beings have a temporary physical experience. We should give just as much if not more attention to the topic of how...

The Jesus Discipleship Method - with Special Guest Michael Marcotte

Michael Marcotte - a former full time youth pastor, and a Host of the Podcast "The Not So Secret Bible" ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-so-secret-bible/id1508252753) joins the show to talk about the Jesus method of discipleship. This is a great discussion and challenging to...

A Call To Prayer - In Groups - At Your Home! -Special Guest Kathy Mackin

In this episode we get to hear from the dynamic Kathy Mackin - a woman who genuinely lives her faith in Jesus to all those around her. She welcomes all that God brings in to her life and just simply...

The Church - Community and Purpose

This is another episode where we are joined by Professor Travis Arnold from Portland Bible College to help us talk about the church - what is its purpose and how is community lived out in the context of the church?   For...

What is the Church - Special Guest - Travis Arnold

In this episode Portland Bible College professor Travis Arnold joins the Growing Faith podcast to talk about the church - what is it? and Why is it important.  I think you will find this episode to be very helpful and encouraging.    Contact...

Pastoring the Ones God Brings You

In this episode we welcome back Small Groups Coach Max Bravo to talk about the concept of simply pastoring those that God brings you.  Its Not About the numbers -  Its Not about you! Its not about forever It is about Discipleship It is about...

Foundations for Discipleship - Roisin Welsh

In this episode Roisin Welsh (Staff Pastor at Mannahouse - 217), talks about the importance of foundations and goes through a quick overview of a great discipleship tool called by the same name.   In this season and really all the...

Relational Discipleship - How do I get started?

In this episode we welcome back friend of the program - Roisin Welsh. She is a discipleship expert in her own rite! We are thankful for this great conversation to help eliminate some of the misconceptions and confusion that come...

Types of Bible Studies to Get Started - Character - Place - Passage - Book Studies w/ Lanny Hubbard

Portland Bible College (https://portlandbiblecollege.org) Professor Lanny Hubbard is back for another episode to help introduce 4 different great types of study techniques to help people dig deeper into the Word of God. Questions or Comments: Email the host - [email protected] Websites: biblehub.com blueletterbible.org https://Studylight.org Downloadable software e-sword.net Bible...

Bible Study Tools - Let's Get Started - Lanny Hubbard

Honored to have Professor Lanny Hubbard from Portland Bible College (https://portlandbiblecollege.org) Talking about different Bible Study tools - Lanny will help explain the different tools that are available, both paid resources and free resources. Be a Reader – You’ll get a feel...

Walking with people through hard seasons - Special Guest Pastor Adam Robinson

In this episode we have the privilege of having Pastor Adam Robinson on the podcast to talk about a topic that he is a specialist in - Pastoral care for people in hard seasons.  You will want to set time aside...