Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with John Risbridger to explore what it means to raise and develop emerging leaders in today’s church. John shares openly about the ongoing call to keep growing as a leader, resisting the temptation to coast, managing energy as we get older, and staying curious, learning, and discovering. Together they discuss the quiet revival happening, and why more people are beginning to see the Christian faith as a credible option. The conversation also covers blind spots in churches, navigating challenging cultural conversations such as immigration, and capturing God’s heart for the nations. John reflects on his passion for training leaders, the many different paths people take into ministry, and how churches can cultivate environments where people grow without falling into unhealthy patterns of power or control. If you’re a church leader, planter, or someone passionate about investing in the next generation of leaders, this episode will inspire and equip you. 👉 Find out more about Leadership & Theology training here: https://catalystnetwork.org/equipping/leadership-training/

In this episode, Tom O’Toole chats with Fliss Riste, founder of The Reading Rebellion, a website helping parents, teachers, and church leaders discover children’s books that are not only beautifully written, but also full of hope, kindness, truth, and good amount of imagination. Fliss shares her passion for helping kids fall in love with reading, the challenges of finding quality, faith-affirming stories, and how she curates book recommendations that inspire courage, wonder, and a love for what is good. Whether you’re a church leader, parent, or simply care about the next generation, this conversation will equip you with ideas and resources to put truly great stories into young hands. 🌐 Check out the website: https://www.thereadingrebellion.co.uk 🤝 Instagram: @thereadingrebellion

🎙️ Please note: The audio for this episode includes Yuika speaking in Japanese, with an English voiceover translation layered over the top. If you’d prefer to watch the original video with subtitles, you can do so via the link below. In this short but powerful story, Yuika shares her personal journey of seeking God, and how He met her in a moment of prayer with overwhelming love and grace. A beautiful reminder that those who seek truly do find. 📄 Full video and notes at: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-4/

Aimé calls the Church to take child poverty seriously, not as a project, but as a calling rooted in Jesus’ own words. He shares moving stories from CRY’s global work and challenges the Church to serve the vulnerable with no strings attached. It’s not about results; it’s about love. 📄 Full video and notes at: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-4/

What does the gospel look like in a post-Christian, hyper-secular nation? Nathan explores how the French Church is learning to live as a resilient minority, rooted in Scripture, distinct from politics, and shaped by a cultural legacy of intellectualism. A challenging and inspiring call to live as a faithful remnant. 📄 Full video and notes at: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-4/

Gino shares the heart behind church growth in the Philippines, not through strategy alone, but through deep, relational discipleship. Drawing on Paul’s words to Timothy, he invites us to lead like spiritual parents and raise up the next generation with patience, love, and a vision for multiplication. 📄 Full video and notes at: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-4/

Dan, a former lawyer now planting churches in Northern Thailand, shares how working in Buddhist and animist contexts has completely reshaped his understanding of the gospel, the Church, and mission. This is a powerful talk on contextualisation, Spirit-led ministry, and what it really means to be a gospel-centred family of faith. 📄 Full video and notes at: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-4/

What does Spirit-led mission look like across cultures? Soroush reflects on his experiences in both the Middle East and the UK, drawing on John 4 to show how Jesus models humility, hospitality, and radical inclusion. A deeply moving call to mission without power, and to depend on the Spirit in all we do. 📺 Watch the video + get the notes: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-3/

Risa shares her personal story of spiritual emptiness, depression, and how she encountered the living God. Her testimony is a raw, hope-filled reminder that the gospel reaches deep into the heart, and that God still moves in places of hidden pain. 📺 Watch the video + get the notes: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-3/

Donna tells the story of a displaced and neglected community in Burundi — and how God led her and a small team to walk alongside them. It’s a story of trust, relationship, and transformation that challenges our understanding of charity, mission, and dependence on God. 📺 Watch the video + get the notes: https://thebroadcastnetwork.org/courses/margins-2-mic-season-3/