171 episodes
Essential Church Podcast Essential Church Network
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4.8 • 97 Ratings
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Meaningful and transformative conversations about important issues facing the local church today. Hosted by Pastors Brady Boyd and Andrew Arndt of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO. More information can be found at TheEssential.Church
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Episode 166: A Conversation with Christine Westhoff
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Episode 165: A Conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd
On this episodes hosts Andrew Arndt and Daniel Grothe have a conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd, a pastor, spiritual director, and founding director of the Order of the Common Life. In this conversation, the trio dive into Jared’s complex origin story of church and the Christian ‘story.,’ as well as the topic of Christian deconstruction — and how a study of theology and contemplative prayer brought him back to a deeper need for the love of God.
Host: Andrew Arndt
Co-Host: Daniel Grothe
Guest: Jared Patrick Boyd (see below for info on Jared’s upcoming book)
BOOK: Finding Freedom in Constraint
BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/finding-freedom-in-constraint
PRESS KIT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/A0431-press.pdf
EXCERPT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A0431-excerpt.pdf
Visit his website at jaredpatrickboyd.com.
Follow him on X (Twitter): @BoydJared
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Episode 162: A Conversation with Brit Windel
On this brief episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Brit Windel a pastor and church planter from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brit shares the story of Daybreak Church, a church that is ‘making much of Jesus’ and serving the city. Brit’s story is one of faithfulness, longevity and serving.
Host: Andrew Arndt
Co-Host: Rory Green
Guests: Brit Windel
Producer: Briggs Boyd -
Episode 161: A Conversation with Kenneth Tanner
On this week’s episode Andrew and Daniel are joined by Ken Tanner, Pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Ken takes the time to wade through his own story of life and maturity, as well as the complexities of living a life devoted to ministry(2:30). Much of Ken’s life and ministry is wrapped up in the great journey he took through traditional charismatic church, into the great traditions of the church across history (17:09). The episode wraps with ken sharing three words of prophetic encouragement for the American Church(36:33).
Host: Andrew Arndt
Co-Host: Daniel Grothe
Guests: Ken Tanner
Producer: Briggs Boyd
Customer Reviews
Best church leader podcast
In my opinion, this is the best wholistic church leader podcast. It touches leadership, theology, issues of the day, and so much more. It’s also done in a way that is encouraging and refreshing to the soul. It’s a real gift to the local church. Thank you.
Essential Church—Be Merciful to those who doubt
Loved this concept when you encounter people struggling with their faith...let’s go to Jesus. What do you think of Him? And there is a positive response...well I think He’s great. Hang onto that...let’s go with that for a little bit. That’s the central part of our faith, not the side issues that can derail us. How that would change every conversation with someone struggling and show love and mercy.
Essential Church
Today’s interview with Pastor Ray Johnston was a thrill for me. I’m in the military and have twice been stationed near Sacramento. On both occasions, my family and I attended Bayside Church. Previously, when stationed in Colorado, I also attended New Life. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to see two churches that have poured so much into my family connect with each other. Keep up the great podcast!