Urban Connect Podcast

Can Unity Really Transform a City?

On today’s episode Stephen and Caleb sit down and discuss their approach to challenging conversations as a parent. In an ever changing world it is imperative that we approach every challenge as Jesus did. Today’s conversation is not an easy one and may be one that causes you to become frustrated, but journey with us as we continue to learn together.

In this episode we sit down with Jeff Blake Superintendent of Phoenix Christian Preparatory School. Jeff shares how they have shifted from a typical private Christian school to a missional school reaching students in the surrounding neighborhood. They have seen God open doors like never before and because of this lives are being transformed.

"If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you" - While this might sound like a saying painted in your gym locker room, this quote is the best way to sum up this weeks podcast with Jordan Frances, CEO of RLTLK. This weeks episode gets REAL...real fast. Jordan shares insight on GEN Z and how our youngest generation is about action.

Since 1999 Joanne and her team have been taking Sunday School to the streets, providing the good news of the Gospel as well as backpacks and Christmas presents for children and teens, performing hospital visits, praying for children, attending their birthday parties, holding them when they cry and celebrating with them as they succeed!

Join us in this episode as we celebrate wins, talk about how to push through when challenges come our way, and how to rest well as a leader.

Join Caleb and Stephen as they dive into a place of vulnerability and discuss the messiness of being a leading a ministry. Its not always going to be easy but we must push through and know that God is leading us.

On today's episode we sit down with Caleb's father in-law Herman Kramer and talk about everything from farming to discipleship. Herman shares a defining moment in his life when God speaks to him through a random stranger about the calling God has placed on his life. Listen in as Herman talks about what happens when we follow through as the Holy Spirit speaks to us.

Today we talk with Josh Weisbrod lead Pastor of Banner Church in Old Town Scottsdale. We talk about the journey God took him on and the impact his Church is having in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in South Scottsdale. From 'Love Your Block' to huge Christmas Parties Josh and his team are taking literally living as the hands and feet of Jesus!

On today's episode we talk with Ryan Thurman, someone who has been huge in building the Kingdom of God here in Phoenix and literally all around the world. From his involvement with radio, Young Life, Apprenticeship 2 Jesus, and yes a selfie with the Pope Ryan has impacted thousands of lives.

Hey friends join us as we introduce a conversation that we hope will inspire and encourage you to live a life modeled after that of Jesus! On today's episode we take a few minutes to introduce ourselves and the things we are passionate about!