Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church Planting

Today on the show Lisa chats with Matt Murphy, Stadia's VP of Mission Support and Ashley Stewart, Stadia's Project and Events Manager, about the ins and outs of the Exponential East Conferencing in Orlando Florida on March 6th-9th. Learn about the events that Stadia is hosting and be reminded of the importance of connecting with missionallly minded disciples of Jesus.

A New Year is upon us and so is a new Bloom theme. On today's episode, the 2023 theme is revealed through an honest conversation with church planter Katie Tyndall. Listen in as Katie and Lisa unpack the nuances of a theme designed for women in church planting!

Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren

Who doesn't love a good celebration? Today our host Lisa Bennett is joined by Heidy Tandy, Bloom Catalyst. They celebrate and reflect on this past year, digging into all the fun and many lessons learned. Join them as they wrap up 2022 with candid conversation and more than a few laughs.

The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller Simply Tuesday by Emily P Freeman Not In It To Win It by Andy Stanley The Thing Beneath The Thing by Steve Carter Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

On today's episode, Lisa interviews Tamesis Cruz-Ballauf aka "Tami Free" who currently serves as a Pastor at Crossover Church ATL and Director of Operations for City Takers, an urban outreach non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA. Dive into deep questions regarding unmet expectations, comparison traps and the desire to keep disciple-making at the center of our churches.

On today's episode, Lisa interviews Jyothi James. Jyothi and her husband Jason planted New Hope Church in Harlem, NY in 2020. Jyothi is a licensed mental health counselor providing both group and individual counseling. Listen in as Jyothi graciously shares her struggles of planting in a pandemic and the beautiful lessons learned in the midst of it.

We have long respected and honored the work of today's podcast guest and are so excited to share Lisa's interview with author and podcaster Ruth Haley Barton. Today, Ruth highlights her most recent book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again. We know you'll find yourself leaning in and savoring her bold call to rest in God and delight in His goodness.

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Today Lisa wraps up her interview with Laura Stull and Becca Palmer of Anderson University. Young adults are the church of today and they are needed in our church bodies. Hear some crucial insights into how we can build relationships and show compassion for the young adults in our lives.

Today's episode brings us Part 1 of Lisa 's interview with Laura Stull and Becca Palmer of Anderson University in Anderson, IN. Both women share incredible insights based on their experiences of sharing life with young adults. Lean in as they help us learn how to work alongside, encourage and partner with the amazing young adults and college students in our lives.

Today Lisa interviews Margaret Nitzel, the Executive Pastor at Verve Church in Las Vegas. Margaret is a "boots on the ground" planter, sharing her struggles with the transient community that is Las Vegas and the joy of seeing Jesus change peoples lives. Listen in for an honest conversation and practical types for living this church planting life.

Today on the podcast Lisa is joined by her daughters Madi and Macy. Madi is 20 years old and a Junior at Biola University. Macy is 19 years old and a Freshman at Berry College. Join in the discussion of all things church planting kids as Madi and Macy share the good and the hard of growing up in a church planting family.

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