Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with netwo…

"Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's sou…

Do you find yourself wondering if the gospel is still good news for us today? What does recovering the gospel make you think about? Long for? Join us for today's episode of The City Network Podcast where Robert is joined by Jonny Morrison, author, pastor, and theologian, where they talk about Jonny's most recent book, Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost …

For today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Robert is live with Chris Backert, pastor, author, the senior director of Fresh Expressions NA, and leader in the Ascent movement. The two talk all things mission and evangelical witness. They discuss the decline of traditional denominationalism in the church and the emergence of new forms of church …

As the next election season is quickly approaching, are you finding yourself wondering how to engage politically in the culture and with your congregation (or if you even should?) In this episode, we chat with author, teacher, and speaker Preston Sprinkle, about his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire. We delve into the theological…

Have you ever thought about doing church differently? Or felt the desire to try something different in your ministry, but didn't have the context for it? If so, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, we talk with Brian Johnson, Reproducing Churches Champion and integrator for NewThing, and leader in the Kansas City Underground, a microchur…

"Seasons of calling feel hard when they don't feel like a calling at all. It's just living life." Today we are with pastor Jessie Horney! Jessie shares her journey to becoming a pastor, and realizing her calling as a storyteller and a friend. We discuss the challenges and rewards of living into your calling, the importance of intentional relationsh…

For this special episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Robert interviews author, speaker, missiologist and agitator Mike Frost. They talk about a wide variety of topics, from church planting in specific cultural contexts, to adapting missionary methods, clarifying purpose, community-centered initiatives, and kingdom proclamation and transformation…

Today we are joined by church planter Logan Shields, who talks with us about his background in church planting, what it's like to plant with the Anglican denomination, the importance of a residency period as a church planter, and the importance for church planters to keep focus on discipleship rather than numbers. Logan grew up in northern Utah, be…

For this episode of The City Network podcast, Alyssa and Scott talk all about rest and Sabbath. There are all sorts of good wisdom nuggets: busy seasons vs. busy habits, entertainment vs. spiritual refreshment, and guarding margin vs. burnout. They get hyper practical on how to begin if a practice of rest is something you're considering, how rhythm…

"Keep the majors the majors and the minors the minors." This week's episode is with our friend J.B. VanHoogen from Boise Gospel Church. It's all about relationships: how seasons of stress lead us to deeper relationships with each other and other churches in our valley, and the way we can discern God's voice through the affirmation of people we trus…

"There's no such thing as failure when planting a church." This week's episode is all about church planting with T.J. Hankey. We talk about planting a second church, loneliness, combating burnout, the importance of community, and stepping into the church plant God puts in front of you, not the one you have in your head. T.J. offers tons of wisdom i…

Today Robert is joined with Josh Branham, sometimes co-host of the podcast but today a guest! They talk about reaching and equipping the next generation, and not just how to reach the next generation but how to actually engage the next generation in the mission. They walk through with these ideas brought up in Josh's new book; it's a really importa…

"Let Jesus define your success and let it be about Him." For the start of our summer series, we're joined by April Kolman and Josh Cramer from Resurrection Covenant Boise, the church they planted in 2021. We hear a bit about their story and their struggles with feeling inadequate and well suited to the task, and relational tension. We also get to h…

"What would you do in your church if they told you they wouldn’t pay you? I think it would make you think differently about your call, your programs, your strategy, and your tactics." In today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Dave Ferguson talks with Robert on escaping the paradigms of large scale church planting, in order to live into Jesus'…

"What would you do in your church if they told you they wouldn’t pay you? I think it would make you think differently about your call, your programs, your strategy, and your tactics." In today's episode of The City Network Podcast, Dave Ferguson talks with Robert on escaping the paradigms of large scale church planting, in order to live into Jesus'…

"I am so excited about the kind of church Gen Z will lead us into if we let them," says Hannah in her conversation with Josh and Robert. They chat about Hannah's journey to starting the nonprofit Generation Distinct, pouring into the next generation through multiplication in the way of Jesus, discipleship, and the future of the Church. Hannah empha…

"I am so excited about the kind of church Gen Z will lead us into if we let them," says Hannah in her conversation with Josh and Robert. They chat about Hannah's journey to starting the nonprofit Generation Distinct, pouring into the next generation through multiplication in the way of Jesus, discipleship, and the future of the Church. Hannah empha…

BONUS EPISODE: Future Church, a gathering for young people in the church, with Hannah Gronowksi Barnett As Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, Speaker and Author, Hannah has always been wired to abolish cultural complacency, unleash lasting justice, and join the wild adventure Jesus invites us all to live. Find more from Hannah at hannahgronows…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Is Looking For Hope with Robert Frazier A speaker, church planter, and entrepenuer, Robert serves as lead pastor of Redemption Hill in Boise, Idaho and co-founder of The City Network. Find more from Robert on instagram @bobbycfrazier. This content is from our first City Network Conference in 2022. Join us in just …

"A Gen Z in the wild," Christian and Josh talk about the heart behind the question: why did he stick around Jesus when so many of his Gen Z friends did not, and why does he continue to do so? Christian talks about the pivotal role intentional discipleship played in his life, as well as his experience with mission (to this day!), the life changing o…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Is Looking For Hope with Michelle Harvey Michelle is the Area Director for West Ada Young Life, a para church organization with a mission to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Find more from Michelle on instagram @mharvey2. This content is from our first City Network Conferenc…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Is Won With Missionaries Not Programs with Andrew Branham Currently serving as the Family Pastor at Hill City Church, Andrew has over a decade of expereince in leading the next generation in successful discipleship. This content is from our first City Network Conference in 2022. Join us in just a few months for th…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Is Won With Missionaries Not Programs with Ron Price A well known business man, Ron Price serves as President and CEO of Price Associates and President of TTI Success Insights. Find more from Ron at price-associates.com. This content is from our first City Network Conference in 2022. Join us in just a few months f…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Needs Clarity Not Confusion with Josh Branham Serving as Lead Pastor at Hill City Church in downtown Boise, Josh has a passion for church revitlization and a decade of expereince working with the next generation. Find more from Josh on instagram @joshuadbranham or at joshuabranham.com. This content is from our fir…

Josh talks with Alice Matagora about the transformational effect of discipleship on her story, her work with the Navigators, and the difference between accidental and intentional discipleship in ministry and relational contexts. She also provides suggestions and encouragements for church leaders looking to cultivate a culture of discipleship in the…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Needs Clarity Not Confusion, with Tim Ghali Pastor of Discipleship at Grace Chapel in Lexington MA, he’s studying and consulting on transitions of leadership from Boomers to Gen X and Millenials. Dmin Candidate at Fuller, Seminary. MDiv from Missio Seminary. Find more from Tim at timghali.com. This content is from…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Needs Challenge and Invitation Jamie Taylor is a woman who loves to help individuals find freedom to live as the people God created them to be. She is a writer, speaker and Mom of four, who serves with her husband Brian at E3 Church in Kuna, ID. Find more from Jamie at jamietayloronline.org or on instagram @jamiet…

"There is a need for training and disciplemaking when it comes to raising the next generation of leaders." Josh Branham interviews Derek Murphy on cultivating church health, trends in the church planting world, the importance of discipleship to the next generation of leaders, and how church leaders can build a culture of prayer in their community a…

BONUS EPISODE: The Next Generation Needs Challenge and Invitation, with Hannah Gronowski Barnett As Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, Speaker and Author, Hannah has always been wired to abolish cultural complacency, unleash lasting justice, and join the wild adventure Jesus invites us all to live. Find more from Hannah at hannahgronowski.com …

BONUS EPISODE: Spoken Word with Jessie Horney Writer, Artist, Activist started Wonder School to give low-income kids access to high quality play based preschool. She’s a pastor at Redemption Hill in Boise, Idaho, is studying theology at Fuller Seminary and is passionate about discipleship and the written word. Find more from Jessie on instagram @je…

BONUS EPISODE: The Future of The Church Looks A Lot Like The 1st Century: Spirit Filled, Decentralized, Nimble Movement of Jesus Followers, with Keith Harrington Serving as the lead pastor at Rockharbor Church in Meridian, Idaho, Keith is also a co-founder of The City Network. This content is from our first City Network Conference in 2022. Join us …

BONUS EPISODE: The Future of The Church Looks A Lot Like The 1st Century: Spirit Filled, Decentralized, Nimble Movement of Jesus Followers, with Dave Ferguson Dave joins us again for another session, this time on the future of the church. Find more from Dave at daveferguson.org or on instagram @fergusondave. This content is from our first City Netw…

BONUS EPISODE: The Future of The Church Looks A Lot Like The 1st Century: Spirit Filled, Decentralized, Nimble Movement of Jesus Followers, with Alan Hirsch Alan is founder of 5Q Collective and resident coach and consultant with the team. Find more from Alan at alanhirsch.org. This content is from our first City Network Conference in 2022. Join us …