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New Churches Podcast

The New Churches podcast delivers biblical and practical insights to help you be a faithful and effective church planter. Learn from trusted pastors, theologians, missiologists, and faithful leaders who can help you pursue the mission God has given you. 

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Why Plant Churches?

Season 5 Episode 1 44:23

In this episode of the New Churches Podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Tony Merida, Vance Pitman, and J.D. Greear to kick off a new season exploring church planting through the book of Acts.

Jeremy Pierre on Pastoral Care as Personal Ministry

Season 4 Episode 6 20:07

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Jeremy Pierre in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the vital role of pastoral care in church planting.

Barnabas Piper on Cultivating Gospel Culture

Season 4 Episode 5 21:54

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Barnabas Piper in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on what it means to build and sustain a gospel culture in your church.

Matt Smethurst on Gospel-Centered Church Planting

Season 4 Episode 4 17:12

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Matt Smethurst in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on calling, culture, and convictions in church planting.

Kyle Worley on Union with Christ for the Church Planter’s Soul

Season 4 Episode 3 17:41

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Kyle Worley in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the surprising path that led Kyle to plant Mosaic Church in Richardson, Texas.

Ronnie Martin on Renewal for Church Planters

Season 4 Episode 2 17:29

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Ronnie Martin in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the importance of renewal in the life of a church planter.

J.T. English on Discipleship That Builds the Church

Season 4 Episode 1 17:18

Host Jeff Medders is joined by J.T. English in this special episode of the New Churches podcast for a discussion on the vital link between evangelism and discipleship in church planting.

Team Vision: Church, Nations, and Practical Leadership for Planting Teams

Season 3 Episode 12 39:41

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Vance Pitman, Matt Carter, and Jen Oshman for a final discussion on applying key essentials to church planting teams.

Practical Leadership: Leading with Purpose as a Church Planter

Season 3 Episode 11 43:57

Host Noah Oldham is joined by Matt Carter, Vance Pitman, and Mark Lee to discuss practical leadership in church planting.

The Nations: Engaged in God’s Global Mission

Season 3 Episode 10 39:28

Host Matt Carter is joined by Tony Merida, Vance Pitman, and Trevin Wax to discuss the essential role of global missions in church planting.

The Church: Loving and Leading God’s People Well

Season 3 Episode 9 39:10

Host Tony Merida is joined by Bryan Loritts and Mark Lee to discuss a church planter’s understanding and love for the Church.

Team Essentials: Theology, Mission, and Teaching in Church Planting Teams

Season 3 Episode 8 41:25

Host Noah Oldham is joined by Jeff Medders, Bryan Loritts, and Jen Oshman to explore how Theology, Mission, and Teaching apply to church planting teams.

Teaching: Be Faithful and Helpful with the Word

Season 3 Episode 7 43:05

Host Tony Merida is joined by Vance Pitman, Bryan Loritts, and Jared C. Wilson to discuss the essential role of preaching and teaching in church planting.

Mission: Evangelism and Discipleship as a Church Planter

Season 3 Episode 6 42:16

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Shane Pruitt and Trevin Wax to discuss the mission of church planting—focusing on evangelism and disciple-making.

Theology: Grounded and Centered on the Gospel

Season 3 Episode 5 42:47

Host Jeff Medders is joined by Trevin Wax and Jared C. Wilson to discuss the essential role of theology in church planting.

Team Vitals: Heart, Calling, and Relationships in Church Planting

Season 3 Episode 4 44:04

Host Noah Oldham welcomes Vance Pitman, Mark Lee, and Jen Oshman explore how the first three essentials—Heart, Relationships, and Calling—apply to teams.

Calling: Discerning and Strengthening Your Call to Plant

Season 3 Episode 3 41:48

Host Tony Merida welcomes Jared C. Wilson, Mark Lee, and Shane Pruitt to discuss the planter’s calling.

Relationships: Thriving in Community as a Church Planter

Season 3 Episode 2 44:47

Host Matt Carter welcomes Noah Oldham, Bryan Loritts, and Trevin Wax to discuss the importance of relationships in church planting as part of the nine essentials of a faithful and effective church planter series.