New Churches Podcast

In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Noah Oldham is joined by Tony Merida and Jeff Medders to discuss keeping the future in mind in light of the return of Christ. Church planters will listen in as we apply the wisdom of considering the future of church planting.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Noah Oldham is joined by Jon Kelly and Jeff Medders to discuss having humility as a leader. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for leading wisely and humbly at the same time.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Jeff Medders is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Jonathan Parnell to discuss how spiritual warfare is all around us. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for how to apply the wisdom of James on the front lines of spiritual warfare, which church planters certainly face.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Tony Merida is joined by Jon Kelly and Adam Muhtaseb to discuss the wisdom James has for how we use our words. Church planters will learn more about why the sanctification of speech is so important.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Tony Merida is joined by Noah Oldham and Vance Pitman to discuss how and why a church should be engaging the city through good works—both inside and outside the church. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for how to make good works part of the disciple-making process.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Noah Oldham is joined by Jon Kelly and Vance Pitman to discuss the dangers and pitfalls to avoid in church planting when it comes to relationships. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for avoiding partiality among members of their churches.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Tony Merida is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Vance Pitman to help apply the wisdom James has for us in church planting. Church planters will learn the importance of being quick to hear and slow to speak, and how being the opposite of either can be harmful to their ministry.

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In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, Jeff Medders is joined by Jonathan and Melissa Parnell to hear God’s wisdom on the trials and suffering faced in church planting. Practical insights and real-life examples will offer church planters guidance for remaining steadfast through trials.

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In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Adam Muhtaseb and Daniel Santander to tackle one of the most urgent and personal questions every church planter must face: How do I not burn out? As part of a season focused on the “how” questions of church planting, the conversation addresses the real pressures planters experience from the world, the flesh, and the devil, and why endurance in ministry requires more than passion and hard work. The discussion begins with practical wisdom on structuring a weekly schedule that promotes sustainability, then turns to the challenge of handling criticism with humility and resilience. Most importantly, the episode centers on the necessity of abiding in Christ, offering encouragement and guidance for maintaining a vibrant spiritual life in the midst of the demands of planting. Listeners will walk away with pastoral insight, practical rhythms, and gospel-centered encouragement to help them labor faithfully and last for the long haul.

(00:24:01) How should a planter organize his schedule?

(11:43:15) How do you handle criticism?

(20:28:15) How do you maintain abiding in Christ?

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In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Noah Oldham is joined by Vergil Brown and Daniel Santander to explore one of the most pressing challenges every church planter faces: how to lead well. As part of a season focused on the “how” questions of church planting, the conversation unpacks a biblical vision of leadership—what it is, how planters should think about their role, and why leadership is more than just a title. The discussion also dives into the practical side of leadership, highlighting the attitudes, actions, and attributes necessary to faithfully lead teams, staff, and volunteers with wisdom and integrity. The episode concludes with a much-needed conversation on leading effective meetings, offering practical guidance for planning, facilitating, and following up in ways that foster clarity and momentum. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of biblical leadership, along with actionable insights to help them lead with purpose, humility, and effectiveness in the context of church planting.

(00:24:01) What is leadership?

(08:10:03) How should leaders act? What attributes are needed?

(22:11:22) How do you lead meetings?

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