Better Roots Podcast

Ryan Follis | The FBC Network
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The FBC Network is growing the Kingdom of God rooted in healthy churches by networking churches to improve discipleship and outreach through shared resources of tools, training, and technology. Let's get connected and help each other Form Better Communities!

  1. 3d ago

    What Happens When You're NOT Making Plans

    In this episode of the Better Roots Podcast, Ryan Follis challenges small-church pastors and leaders to turn vision into action through intentional planning. As fall approaches, Ryan shares why churches need more than a calendar full of events. Healthy ministry requires clear goals, assigned responsibilities, and practical steps to make the vision happen. Using the metaphor of coaches and players, he encourages pastors to equip others rather than trying to do everything themselves. From Back to Church Sunday and small groups to worship and special events, Ryan offers practical ways to use a simple 90-day planning rhythm to empower volunteers, avoid last-minute chaos, and create healthier ministry. Vision matters—but planning is what turns vision into ministry. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  2. Aug 10

    Players & Coaches | Part 2

    Ryan Follis continues his Players and Coaches series by exploring the vital role of church members as ministry leaders. Discover how spiritual gifts, servant leadership, and peer-to-peer discipleship create a healthier church culture where pastors equip, leaders empower, and every believer finds their place in ministry. Learn why great churches aren’t built by one person doing everything—they’re built by people using their God-given gifts to serve, lead, and grow together. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  3. Aug 3

    Players & Coaches | Part 1

    Pastors aren’t called to be the star players—they’re called to be the coaches. In this episode of Better Roots, Ryan Follis explores how healthy churches grow when leaders equip others for ministry, develop future leaders, and learn to step off the field so others can thrive. Using lessons from sports, discipleship, and small-church ministry, this episode offers practical insight into building a church that lasts beyond one person’s leadership. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  4. Jul 27

    Marriage as Ministry: A Pastor's Role for the Wedding Day and Beyond

    Weddings can be exhausting for pastors, but they can also be one of the most meaningful ministries a church offers. In this episode, Ryan Follis shares stories from more than 20 years of officiating weddings, from hilarious mishaps and unforgettable ceremonies to the deeper spiritual significance of marriage. Along the way, he explores why weddings are more than a legal contract, how churches can use marriage ministry as outreach, and what it means to help couples prepare for a lifetime together. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  5. Jul 20

    The Ministry of Showing Up: Pastoral Care Beyond the Pulpit

    People often remember who showed up in their crisis more than what was preached from the pulpit. When people face their darkest moments, what does it look like for the church to truly show up? In this episode, Ryan Follis shares why pastoral care remains one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—ministries in the local church. Discover how small churches can bring hope, presence, and practical support when it matters most. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  6. Jul 13

    Preaching and Hearing

    Every Sunday, pastors step into pulpits wondering: Who is this message for? In this episode, Pastor Ryan Follis explores the art of preaching—from building sermons that inspire transformation to using modern tools without losing biblical faithfulness. Discover why preaching in a small church isn't a lesser calling—it's a unique opportunity to change lives, one sermon at a time. Share this episode with a pastor, church leader, or ministry volunteer who could use encouragement in the important work of serving the local church. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  7. Jul 6

    Deeper Still: Serving is Self-Formation

    Serving others changes the servant. In this episode of the Better Roots Podcast, Ryan Follis explores a deeper theological question behind ministry, leadership, and discipleship: What is God doing in us when we serve others? Drawing from the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Augustine, Ryan challenges the idea that service is merely transactional and argues that the people we serve are often the very people God uses to shape us. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or faithful volunteer, this conversation will encourage you to see difficult relationships, ministry frustrations, and everyday acts of service through a new lens. The people who challenge you most may not be obstacles to your calling—they may be God's curriculum for your spiritual formation. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

  8. Jun 29

    The Life of a Volunteer Sound Guy

    Excellence in ministry isn’t reserved for churches with big budgets and full-time staff. In this episode of Better Roots, Ryan sits down with Aaron, a volunteer who went from knowing nothing about sound systems to leading the church’s audio ministry. Together they share the challenges, victories, and practical lessons of creating quality worship experiences in a small church. From solving decade-old sound issues to training volunteers and implementing new tech, this conversation is packed with encouragement for churches doing ministry with limited resources and unlimited faith. Interested in joining the Network? Click HERE to apply! Learn more at our website: www.thefbcnetwork.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉    / @podcastbackgroundmusic

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  • Creator
    Ryan Follis | The FBC Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Better Roots Podcast
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