What happens when you get on a plane with no clear plan — just a shared belief that Jesus meant what He said in Matthew 6:33?

In this episode of The Collective Thread, we head west to Fairfield, California, just south of Sacramento, to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and see what God might be doing in ordinary places through ordinary people who are willing to say yes.

The journey starts on an airplane with a conversation about a tattoo, a birthday, a son, and the gospel. From there, it moves into Solano Mall, where the mission was simple but heavy: pray with people, share Jesus, and look for a person of peace who might be ready to help start something new.

There was no script. No clear map. Just prayer, obedience, and a willingness to pay attention.

And just when it felt like nothing had happened, God revealed that He had been moving somewhere we couldn’t see — stirring the heart of a man named Stuart, redeeming what felt like failure, and reminding all of us that His gifts and calling are not removed just because we miss a moment.

This is a story about faith, obedience, discouragement, redemption, and the kind of yes that can become the beginning of something much bigger than we imagined.

So the question is:

What invitation is on your horizon that God is asking you to say yes to?

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Usually on this podcast, we sit down in the studio and interview leaders from across the Collective, giving you a snapshot of what God is doing in different gatherings. But today, we wanted to do something different.Instead of talking about a gathering, we wanted to actually show you one.So we headed to Westfield, Indiana to spend time with Chris and Tammy Granados of the Granados Chapter and get an inside look at what the Lord is doing through La Mesa Church. This episode is more than an interview—it’s a chance to step into the story, see the people, hear the heart, and witness what simple, Jesus-centered gathering looks like on the ground.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening throughout the Collective, this is a glimpse behind the curtain. If a picture is worth 1,000 words then how much is a vlog worth? #TheCollectiveThread #SimpleChurch #HouseChurch #LaMesaChurch #WestfieldIndiana #GatheringOfNeighbors #ChurchDoneSimple #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #JesusCentered #DiscipleMaking #ChurchInTheEveryday

In this episode, Pastor Shane sits down with Brandon Wildwood, a traveling filmmaker who left Detroit in 2021 searching for “something more.” What started as a journey into nature—and a lot of spiritual clutter—turned into a collision with God’s peace, unexpected provision, and a Bible handed to them at the exact right moment.Brandon shares the real story: the collapse of plans, relationships falling apart, rock-bottom seasons, and how Jesus didn’t get “found”… Jesus found them. You’ll hear how God used ordinary moments—campgrounds, neighbors, and hospitality—to lead Brandon and Fiona into salvation, freedom, and a new way of seeing the world through God’s promises instead of a worldly lens.And then it gets wild: selling books in Amish country becomes the unexpected mission field where Brandon learns to pray, obey, and follow Jesus anywhere—no matter how strange it looks.If you’ve been searching, stuck, or wondering if God is still working in your story… this one’s for you.

On this episode of The Collective Thread, the script gets flipped.

For the first time, Cole Hunter steps to the other side of the mic to share the story behind House of Worship — a church gathering that meets in a bar, moves with simplicity, and is helping people discover that following Jesus can happen in everyday places. From a cheap acoustic guitar and pub tables at Growler’s Taphouse to lives being changed through prayer, community, and simple obedience, this conversation captures what it looks like to say yes when God leads you somewhere unexpected.

Cole shares what a typical Sunday looks like, how the B.L.E.S.S. practices shaped relationships in the bar, and one of the most powerful stories to come out of that community: a moment when people realized they did not need to call a pastor to pray — they could go to God themselves — and watched Him move in a life-changing way. The conversation also explores identity, mission, how to take the next step with Jesus, and why the places you already love may be the very places God wants to use.

This episode is a reminder that the kingdom of God is not limited to traditional spaces. It can show up around a fire pit, at a pub table, in a neighborhood, or anywhere people are willing to live on mission together.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God could use your passions, your story, or your everyday setting for something meaningful, this conversation is for you.

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There is an excitement associate with saying, "Yes." It comes from anticipation, the unknown or something new. But what about when saying, "yes" involves going back to where you started? We dive into that with Ben and Samantha Blowers, two people who have lived on both sides of saying "Yes."

This episode of The Collective Thread is one of those you don’t script — you just sit back and watch what God does.Pastor Shane sits down with his good friend Ryan Shraffenberger, a full-time RV traveler, entrepreneur, and someone who lives on mission every single day. What starts as a conversation about faith on the road turns into a powerful reminder that obedience doesn’t have to be complicated to be life-changing.Ryan shares the incredible story behind the simple question, “Can I pray for you?” — a sign placed outside his camper that God used to literally save a life and spark a movement now spreading across campgrounds, cities, and even nations. From campfires in Michigan to RV parks in Texas to prayer shirts going out in 13 languages, this is a real-time look at what happens when someone says yes and lets God handle the results.If you’ve ever wondered how to live on mission where you already are — this one’s for you.

Part 3 brings the journey full circle. Many people receive freedom. Some learn how to live in it. But most stop short of sharing it. In this final episode of the mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori unpack what it means to move beyond Christ as Savior and step fully into Christ as Lord.Freedom shared is the natural outflow of a life surrendered to Jesus. It’s where obedience meets mission, and where personal transformation becomes public witness. Rick and Selina share how saying “yes” to the Lord has led them to actively share the freedom they’ve been given—culminating in what God is doing through them in August of 2026. This episode challenges us to ask a deeper question: Is freedom something we hold onto, or something we give away?📲 Subscribe for more stories of faith in action.✝️ Follow us and join the story God is telling through everyday people🌐 Websites:🔵 https://www.gatheringofneighbors.com/🟠 https://www.gatheringofnomads.com/📘 Facebook:🔵 https://www.facebook.com/GatheringofNeighborsOfficial🟠 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564124754859📸 Instagram:🔵 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofneighbors/🟠 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofnomads/📝 Want to learn more or get involved?Fill out this short form ➡️ Click Here: https://forms.gle/K6Z7fcMqLri6v5CPA

In Part 2 of this mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori invite us into a season most people don’t talk about—the quiet, hidden work of freedom lived. After freedom is given, God often leads people into a space of isolation, not as punishment, but as preparation. This episode explores how the Lord uses stillness, obscurity, and separation to solidify identity, heal wounds, and teach dependence before releasing someone into their calling.Freedom lived isn’t loud or visible at first. It’s formed in unseen places where trust deepens and obedience becomes personal. Rick and Selina share how God shaped them in that in-between season, reminding us that freedom isn’t just something we receive, it’s something we learn to walk in daily.📲 Subscribe for more stories of faith in action.✝️ Follow us and join the story God is telling through everyday people🌐 Websites:🔵 https://www.gatheringofneighbors.com/🟠 https://www.gatheringofnomads.com/📘 Facebook:🔵 https://www.facebook.com/GatheringofNeighborsOfficial🟠 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564124754859📸 Instagram:🔵 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofneighbors/🟠 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofnomads/📝 Want to learn more or get involved?Fill out this short form ➡️ Click Here: https://forms.gle/K6Z7fcMqLri6v5CPA

What does freedom in Christ actually look like when it collides with real life? In Part 1 of this three-part mini-series, we meet Rick and Selina Tanori and step into their story — not the polished version, but the honest journey that led them to Jesus. They share where they came from, the moments that shaped them, and how an encounter with Christ brought freedom they couldn’t manufacture on their own.This episode isn’t about formulas or performance. It’s about what happens when Jesus meets people right where they are and begins to restore identity, peace, and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether real freedom is possible (or what it even means) this conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows in Parts 2 and 3.📲 Subscribe for more stories of faith in action.✝️ Follow us and join the story God is telling through everyday people🌐 Websites:🔵 https://www.gatheringofneighbors.com/🟠 https://www.gatheringofnomads.com/📘 Facebook:🔵 https://www.facebook.com/GatheringofNeighborsOfficial🟠 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564124754859📸 Instagram:🔵 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofneighbors/🟠 https://www.instagram.com/gatheringofnomads/📝 Want to learn more or get involved?Fill out this short form ➡️ Click Here: https://forms.gle/K6Z7fcMqLri6v5CPA

What happens when people from all over The GONC drive in from out of State or out of Town and all converge on a local bar for Friendsgiving? In this episode of the Collective Thread Podcast we recap a Friendsgiving that didn't go according to plan but went better than we ever could've planned. 📲 Subscribe for more stories of faith in action.✝️ Follow us and join the story God is telling through everyday people🌐 Websites:🔵 https://www.gatheringofneighbors.com/🟠 https://www.gatheringofnomads.com/📘 Facebook:🔵   / gatheringofneighborsofficial  🟠 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...📸 Instagram:🔵   / gatheringofneighbors  🟠   / gatheringofnomads  📝 Want to learn more or get involved?Fill out this short form ➡️ Click Here: https://forms.gle/K6Z7fcMqLri6v5CPA