It’s our 5-year anniversary episode—and we’re looking back with fresh eyes and honest hearts. In this special edition of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we ask ourselves: If we had to start over... what would we do differently?

From launching the podcast to leading in local church contexts, from discipleship models to team culture, we reflect on our biggest lessons learned, where we missed it, and what we would adjust if we had a blank slate today. Whether you're a church planter, pastor, or disciple-maker, this conversation is packed with wisdom for your next phase of ministry.

This is more than nostalgia—it’s a reset button for anyone wanting to grow on mission.

In this episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we unpack the article “An Exploration of Missional Expressions in an Age of Skepticism.” As cultural trust in Christianity declines and indifference replaces curiosity, the Church finds itself at a crossroads—much like the early believers in Acts 28:22, who were “spoken against everywhere.”

We explore how this cultural shift is not just a challenge but a Spirit-led opportunity for bold, authentic discipleship and Kingdom multiplication. What does it mean to thrive missionally in a world that is no longer listening the way it used to? How do we form courageous disciples, equip everyday missionaries, and rethink church systems to foster vibrant witness in the margins?

Join us as we discuss redefining success, discerning spiritual openness, and cultivating leaders for a world that demands faithfulness more than familiarity.

Bitterness doesn’t show up overnight — it brews slowly in the wounded places of our soul.

In this episode, we explore how bitterness forms, how it disguises itself, and why it poisons everything it touches.

Whether it’s past church hurt, personal betrayal, or unhealed disappointment, we’ll walk through how to identify bitterness, bring it into the light, and let Jesus heal the wounded spirit underneath.

This is an episode for anyone who’s tired of feeling stuck and ready to live free.

You can be doing the right things and still have a heart that’s resisting God. In this episode, we explore what it means to be obedient on the outside but rebellious on the inside — and how true discipleship transforms more than our behavior. We’ll uncover how to let Jesus disciple your motives, break inner resistance, and restore joyful obedience.

You can be fully forgiven by God and still carrying a heart full of offense. In this episode, we expose how unresolved hurt keeps believers stuck, how offense poisons your purpose, and why discipling your heart is essential for healing. We’ll walk through the steps of naming, releasing, and healing from offense so you can live emotionally free and spiritually effective.

In this unplanned but timely episode, Ken & Kris take a detour from their scheduled topic to explore a powerful truth: everyone has a backstory. Whether it's pain, struggle, hope, or transformation—there’s always more beneath the surface.

Centered around the idea that “stories tell the story,” this conversation dives into the role of personal history in shaping how people receive (or resist) the message of Jesus. The better way of Jesus isn’t just taught—it’s lived out in the real, messy, meaningful narratives of everyday people.

You’ll hear reflections on how empathy opens doors for evangelism, why leading with compassion matters, and how understanding someone’s backstory can reveal the best way to share the gospel.

Fear is the silent master holding back far too many believers.

In this episode, we unpack why courage isn’t a personality trait — it’s a discipleship journey. You’ll learn how to identify the places where fear is calling the shots, how to let the Spirit form real courage in you, and practical steps to start living a bold, mobilized life today.

If you’re ready to stop playing small and start following Jesus bravely, this one’s for you.

In a culture that celebrates hustle, productivity, and packed schedules, it's easy to mistake motion for meaning. But what happens when you're doing all the right things outwardly—serving, working, leading—yet feel spiritually dry, emotionally disconnected, or inwardly empty?

In this episode, we explore the sobering reality of being busy but barren. We'll unpack how a neglected inner life can undermine even the most active ministry or disciplined lifestyle, and why true discipleship must begin with the soul.

You’ll hear practical insights on how to:

    •    Recognize the signs of a barren heart masked by busyness

    •    Recenter your life around intimacy with Jesus, not just activity for Him

    •    Embrace spiritual practices that anchor identity, healing, and growth

    •    Restore fruitfulness through surrender, stillness, and inner transformation

If your hands are full but your heart feels empty, this conversation is for you. It's time to let Jesus disciple the part of you no one sees—so that what flows from your life is not just effort, but lasting Kingdom impact.

Your gift may be impressive — but your character is what makes you trustworthy. In this episode, we unpack the painful but necessary truth: you can be anointed and immature at the same time. We’ll explore how to recognize signs of character gaps, the cost of immaturity in leadership, and practical steps to disciple the parts of us that gifting can’t fix. If you want to go further with God, this episode will help you grow deeper first.

You can be saved — but still stubborn. In today’s episode, we talk about the parts of our will that still need to be discipled, how to recognize spiritual resistance in our lives, and how daily surrender unlocks true mobilization. If you feel stuck, frustrated, or distant from God's call, this episode will help you take bold steps toward freedom and full obedience.