Plant Strong Podcast

Today on the podcast we are joined by Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a certified personal and executive coach, speaker and author. Join Lisa and Brandi as they discuss the goodness of God and leading well even when life throws us punches. This conversation will leave you uplifted and encouraged to fully live in God's goodness. Leading and Loving It-website Leading and Loving it Conference Brandi Wilson

Join Lisa for a candid interview with Micah E. Davis, the pastor of teaching and vision at The Sanctuary, a 8 month old church plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Listen in as Lisa and Micah unpack the needs and desires of our Gen Z church members. We know you'll be inspired by this conversation to continue seeking Jesus for yourself and lean into the needs of the next generation. https://www.micahedavis.com/about Trailblazers The Party Crasher  

Join Lisa in a discussion today with friend, church planter and therapist Jennifer Antonucci. Jennifer it the Director of the Renewing Life Center in Las Vegas, NV. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Join Lisa and Jenn as they discuss the difficult realities of mental health and how we can best help ourselves and those in our churches navigate mental health journeys.

Today on the podcast Betsy Spring joins our host Lisa in a fulfilling and telling conversation about scriptures role in our daily walk of discipleship with Jesus. Listen in for a renewed dedication to the value and discipline of hearing God through scripture.

Today we share an excellent interview between Crystal Chiang and Greg Nettle. Greg is the President of Stadia and host of our sister podcast the Church Planters Podcast. Crystal is the Executive Director of Leadership Training at Orange. Learn about the new metrics of ministry success. 

Join Lisa as she interviews Tara Woolard. Tara has a heart for missions and helping people feel confident in sharing Jesus. Today's conversation is such a gift. Listen in to be reminded of the way God's weaving of our desires and talents works our for our good and His glory.

Join Lisa as she talks with Julie Stegman, co-pastor at Resurrection City Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Today Lisa and Julie talk about several hard realities of living in a broken world. Julie opens up about living with chronic illness and learning to trust in God's no and not yet answers to prayers.

Join Lisa as she interviews Suzan Thompson. Alongside her husband, Rohan Thompson, she pastors at the newly established Deeper Church in Dallas, GA. Church planting is a unique calling and today we get to hear straight from the mouth of a planter only 3 weeks into Sunday gatherings. You will be encouraged as Suzan shares her praises and struggles of following God's lead to plant a church.

Join us today as Lisa shares the 3 most important lessons she has learned over the years of her many medical trials. Invincibility is not a thing. We know this and yet many of us move about life either ignoring or minimizing just how important it is to take care of our health. Listen in as Lisa shares with us vital lessons to help ourselves and those around us honor our bodies. Ep 89 3.2.22- Lumar Vargas Lisa's Medical Journal Lisa's Planner Try Softer by Aundi Kobler Strong Like Water by Aundi Kobler

We are so excited to welcome back our amazing host Lisa Bennett. Lisa both reflects on 2023 and looks forward to 2024 with Heidy Tandy, Director of Discovery at Stadia. This reflective and looking head episode is always one of the most listened to episodes and this years content does not disappoint. From celebrating the simple things to truly reflecting on the presence of Jesus, Lisa and Heidy hit is all! Eps. 89 Lumar Vargas Stop Collecting Gurus - Emily P. Freeman Lisa's Joggers  Will Guidara - Unreasonable Hospitality Skye Jethani - With

Join us for an encore presentation where Lisa interviews Sarah Lynn Grubb, the Central Programming Director at Real Life Church in Valencia, CA. Listen in as Sarah describes the beautiful gift of a recent 45-day sabbatical and her intentionality toward weekly rhythms of sabbath to help her serve her church and rest as a child of God.

Today on the podcast, we encore episode 94 where Lisa has an honest conversation about prayer with Kim Perry. Kim is the Next Steps Director at Lifepointe Church in Raleigh, NC. and a champion for all things prayer.  Whether you struggle to pray or could win a gold medal in prayer Olympics, this episode will encourage you to build a trust in God through the power of prayer!

Thank you for joining us for an encore of episode 88 with Mindy Caliguire. Mindy shares her wisdom, insight and passion for leaders to lead from a healthy soul. Along with her husband Jeff Caliguire, Mindy founded Soul Care, a ministry dedicated to helping people restore their souls. She invites you into practical actions providing powerful relief for souls long overdue for rest, especially on how to set up boundaries that will help you remain effective for the Kingdom.

Join Lisa as she interviews a returning guest Leilani Sizemore. Leilani and her husband Greg planted Creekside Church in Dallas, Georgia where she currently serves as the Executive Pastor. Today on the show Leilani and Lisa discuss their understanding of liturgy as a spiritual discipline and the role that is has played in helping them grow closer to Jesus. Seven Sacred Pauses by Macrina Wiederkehr   How to worship a King by Zach Neese   An Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton   The Daily Office by Pete Scazzero   Lectio 365 app    

Today on the show Lisa interviews Loren Abernathy. Along with her husband Josh, Loren helped plant City Church, a diverse 5 year old plant in the heart of Griffin, Ga. Loren and Lisa unpack what it looks like to live in the realities of our limitations while striving to serve the people in our churches. Listen as Loren shares lessons she has learned from the highs and lows of the first 5 years of planting.

Today on the podcast Lisa interviews her friend and returning guest Mike Clear. Mike is the Senior Vice President of Business Relations at Orange. Join their conversation as they discuss some of the gritty facts facing the next generation and what the church can do to help them grow an everyday faith. Creating Experiences for Kids: How to Design Engaging Productions in Kids Ministry by Mike Clear Eps. 45 Mike Clear on The Now Generation thinkorange.com  

Today on the show Lisa interviews Leigh Boggs. Leigh works with the young adult group at 938 church in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Leigh describes the intentional ways she engages with the young adults in their church and weighs in on the ways our churches can improve their communication and care of singles. Do not miss this honest conversation.

Listen in as Lisa interviews Shauna Pilgreen. Along with her husband, Ben, Shauna coleads Epic Church, a multiethnic congregation in the heart of San Francisco. She serves on the teaching team at Epic and as a network director for Alpha USA. Today we hear about her new book, "Translating Jesus: How to share your faith in language today's culture can understand." Join Lisa and Shauna as they discuss what it looks like to engage with our current culture for the sake of bringing others into relationship with Jesus. Shauna Pilgreen

Join Lisa as she interviews Anne Milam. Anne has been a youth pastor, church planter and children's pastor for a combination of over 30 years of ministry experience. Today Lisa and Anne unpack the ins and outs of allowing God to transition us into different areas of ministry. Listen in to her experience and learn from her example as she beautifully unpacks what it means to hold God's plans for our lives open handed, no matter the iteration. The Emotionally Healthy Woman- Geri Scazzero

Today on the podcast Lisa and Heidy bring the Summer joy! We are mid-way through summer and there is so much to delight in. Listen in as Lisa and Heidy share what is bringing them joy this summer. You'll hear about everything from the local library to patience in horticulture—they share it all, connecting their current joys with the Church planting life.