

Church Planter Podcast
Pete Mitchell & Peyton Jones
If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!
Every week, the creators behind Church Planter Magazine, Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones, deliver a powerful, funny, raw and relevant hour on church planting issues, solutions, and stories. Subscribe to it now for the low-low price of FREE!
Every week, the creators behind Church Planter Magazine, Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones, deliver a powerful, funny, raw and relevant hour on church planting issues, solutions, and stories. Subscribe to it now for the low-low price of FREE!
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Jun 28, 2023 • 45min
CPP #475: An Interview with Josh Branham- Reaching and Equipping the Next Generation
reaching and equipping the next generation, and Josh's new manuscript on the subject. Listen in! Josh is the Lead Pastor of Hill City Church in Boise, Idaho. He moved to Boise from Fairbanks, Alaska to study preaching at Boise Bible College in 2009. He went on to get his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University. Josh and his wife Shaina have three daughters. When Josh isn’t working, he enjoys running, biking, skiing, and playing with his two dogs. As a pastor, speaker, & writer, Josh delivers consistent content to help you grow in your discipleship to Jesus. Josh is a writer for Vantage Stories, contributor at Renew.org, and podcast host for the City Network.For more from Robert, For more from Robert, check out @bobbyfrazier on instagram. Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and twitter @cPlanterPodcast.

Jun 26, 2023 • 25min
CPP #474 – Terrence Brooks on Seizing Divine Opportunities
Today, Peyton Jones is joined by Terrence Brooks, a church planter and longtime friend of Peyton's. Terrence shares his church planting journey and how God both opened and shut doors over the course of his ministry career. He gives insight on how to listen to God and notice when you're out of step with his plan. Sometimes the most logical next steps for church planters aren't what God is wanting to do through them.Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Jun 21, 2023 • 47min
CPP #473: The Toxic Leader and Burnout, Pt. 4
The last segment of the Wednesday Episode Burnout series! Robert and Tim talk about traits of a healthy leader vs. a toxic leader, and how to perpetuate a truly thriving, abundant lifestyle when working in ministry and church planting. Get your brand new, easy-to-use church website for 50% off your first year with the code PLANTER here! For more from Robert, check out @bobbyfrazier on instagram. For more from Tim, visit his website at timghali.com. Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and twitter @cPlanterMag.

Jun 19, 2023 • 48min
CPP #472 – The Implications of AI
Peyton can't get enough of AI! In this episode, he shares how he's been using AI lately and what he's learned. Together, him and Pete discuss how the church can proactively leverage AI's power and also avoid the potential pitfalls that come with this new technology.Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Jun 15, 2023 • 25min
CPP #471: Burnout and the Church Planter, Pt. 3
This weeks' episode is a short, solo episode from Robert, continuing our recent Wednesday discussions on burnout and the church planter. Listen in!For more from Robert, check out @bobbycfrazier on instagram. Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on Instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and Twitter @cPlanterMag.

Jun 12, 2023 • 29min
CPP #470 – Dijay Sriba on what happens when the Holy Spirit decides to drop a bomb
Peyton Jones is joined by church planter Dijay Sriba in this episode to talk about Dijay's experience in prayer, fasting, a moves of the Holy Spirit. Dijay originally came across Peyton while the latter was preaching in the open air. Disillusioned by ministers who had taken advantage of people, Dijay was intent on finding a reason to punch Peyton in the face, but God had a different plan for his life.Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

Jun 7, 2023 • 47min
CPP #469: Burnout and the Church Planter, Pt. 2
For this weeks' episode, Robert and Tim continue their discussion on avoiding burnout for church planters. They talk about their personal experiences with burnout, recognizing the signs of burnout, and the concept of sabbatical. They discuss the importance of taking long breaks for restorative rest, and the idea that ministry is a marathon, not a sprint, and should focus on making disciples and transforming lives rather than achieving growth metrics.Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and twitter @cPlanterMag.

Jun 5, 2023 • 54min
CPP #468 – AI and the Future of the Church
AI brings a world of possibilities to the Church...and consequences. Peyton and Pete talk about how they've used AI for their work so far and the exciting implications that it has for automating processes and increasing your impact. However, they also acknowledge that the Church is usually slow to respond to new technologies and disciple believers in healthy ways to engage with them.Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

May 31, 2023 • 53min
CPP #467: Burnout and the Church Planter
In today's episode, Robert and Tim talk about their experience with burnout, how to spot it and how to take steps to avoid it as a church planter. Listen in! For more from Robert, check out @bobbyfrazier on instagram. For more from Tim, visit his website at timghali.com. Find more from the Church Planter Podcast on instagram @churchplanterpodcast, on Facebook at Church Planter Podcast, and twitter @cPlanterMag.

May 29, 2023 • 1h 24min
CPP #466 – Divine Opportunities
Sometimes God comes along and hands you an opportunity, and in those situations, you need to join in and make the most of what wasn't on your radar. Peyton and Pete discussed this idea in episode 9 of the Church Planter Podcast, and today, they revisit that episode, giving their updated thoughts on what to do when a divine opportunity presents itself.Thanks for listening to the church planter podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people, no one else is reaching.Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.