Exponential NEXT Podcast

Exponential NEXT
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Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast where ministry and church leaders come together to discuss topics that give you a peek into the future of the church. At Exponential NEXT we focus on discovering what is coming NEXT for the future of the church that can lead to accelerating church multiplication. Join a community of kingdom-minded changemakers exploring innovative models, methods, and approaches for reaching, discipling, and mobilizing people with a strong focus on church planting, together. With new conversations every Wednesday, we will dive into topics we believe will help us all see what’s coming around the corner for the Church. Discover more about Exponential NEXT by visiting us at exponential.org/next.

  1. 3d ago

    EP 119: The Mission Field We Avoid

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 119 Series: Urban Missions 101: Why America’s Cities Need Missionaries Too Description: Why do we often think of missions as something that only happens overseas? In this episode, Dhati Lewis is joined by Missie Branch and Isaac Badaraco to help us rethink America’s cities as strategic mission fields and see urban missionaries through a new lens. Together, they explore the realities of staying rooted in difficult contexts, the calling and sacrifice required for long-term ministry, and the support urban missionaries need to faithfully serve where God has placed them. This conversation is part of a collaboration between Exponential NEXT and MyBLVD, working together to equip and encourage leaders serving on mission in cities across the country. Host: Dhati Lewis – Urban Missions NEXT, Director Guests: Missie Branch – MyBLVD, CEO Isaac Badaraco – One Life Christian Church (Long Island), Pastor Category: Urban Missions NEXT

  2. Aug 12

    EP 118: Candid Conversation with Andrea Chung

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 118 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Andrea Chung shares her inspiring journey into ministry. She reflects on how a gentle prompting from God during a college summer break opened the door to a life of serving others, and how the faithful legacy of her father’s ministry helped shape her calling. Andrea also shares about planting and leading a church in Orange County, California alongside her husband, Will, offering encouragement to those seeking to faithfully follow God’s leading wherever He calls. Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Andrea Chung – Beloved Church, Co-Lead Pastor Category: Women NEXT

  3. Aug 5

    EP 117: Candid Conversation with Missie Branch

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 117 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Missie Branch shares her journey of faithfully walking with Jesus through various seasons of life, ministry, and leadership. From serving in a church plant to running a baking business to leading MyBLVD, Missie reflects on the importance of helping Christ-followers discover and live out their God-given calling. Her story offers wisdom, encouragement, and a compelling vision for serving God’s mission both within the local church and throughout the marketplace. Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Missie Branch – MyBLVD, CEO Links Shared in Episode: MyBLVD website Category: Women NEXT

  4. Jul 29

    EP 116: Candid Conversation with Simi John

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 116 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Simi John shares her passion for preaching and teaching the Gospel both within the local church and through her professional vocation as a physical therapist. Simi reflects on her journey of immigrating from India, the ways God has shaped her faith and calling, and her deep commitment to faithfully teaching Scripture. She also speaks about her heart to encourage and equip women to embrace their God-given calling, helping elevate the voices and leadership of God’s daughters for the flourishing of the Church and the advancement of the Kingdom. Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Simi John – Speaker/Author Links Mentioned: Simi John – Speaker/Author Category: Women NEXT

  5. Jul 22

    EP 115: Candid Conversation with Ashley Weece

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 115 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Ashley Weece shares her journey of planting a church alongside her husband while raising a young family. With honesty and grace, she reflects on the joys and challenges of ministry, her passion for serving the Church, and the realities of navigating both affirmation and opposition in her calling. Her story is a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and faithful obedience to God. Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Ashley Weece – Iron Coast Church, Associate Pastor Category: Women NEXT

  6. Jul 15

    EP 114: Candid Conversation with Vanessa Cruz

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 114 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, we are joined by Vanessa Cruz as shares thoughtful insights on the discipleship needs of the next generation. Drawing from her work with Urban Youth Workers Institute, she offers a compelling vision for whole-life discipleship and its transformative impact on young people today. Vanessa highlights the importance of shaping not only the future of the Church, but also investing deeply in the spiritual formation, leadership, and flourishing of the next generation in the present. Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Vanessa Cruz – Urban Youth Workers Institute, Director of Church Leadership Links Shared in Episode: Urban Youth Workers Institute Category: Women NEXT

  7. Jul 14

    Bonus Episode: 7 Disruptive Church Trends Defining 2026

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Bonus Episode Description: What if the biggest shifts shaping the future of the Church are already happening…and most leaders are just starting to notice? In this one-hour conversation, Dave Ferguson, Carey Nieuwhof, and Carrie Williams unpack the 7 Disruptive Church Trends Defining 2026…from the surprising rise of Gen Z faith to the quiet crisis of leadership pipelines, from algorithm-driven discipleship to the looming impact of AI. This isn’t just a trends conversation, it’s a wake-up call and a window of opportunity. You’ll explore: Why young adults are returning to church in unexpected ways The troubling gap as young women disengage while men re-engage How evangelism is moving from the stage to the street (and screen) Why preaching must shift from content delivery to real encounter The reality that your church is competing with algorithms for discipleship A coming leadership shortage few churches are ready for And how AI will reshape everything…and why the Church might be uniquely positioned to respond This special bonus podcast episode is both hopeful and sobering…a conversation about renewal, disruption, and what it will take to faithfully lead in a rapidly changing world. If you care about the future of the Church, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. Hosts: Dave Ferguson – Exponential CEO, President, and Co-Founder Carrie Williams – Executive Director of Exponential NEXT Guest: Carey Nieuwhof – Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Pastor, and Podcaster Links Shared in Episode: 2026 Church Trends Report Exponential National Conferences West Central Women in the Church Survey Report 2025 Category: Exponential NEXT

  8. Jul 8

    EP 113: Candid Conversation with Jaime Levi

    Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 113 Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church Description: In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Jaime Levi shares her journey of deconstruction, being drawn back to following Jesus through the genuine love of two co-workers. Jaime shares that early on her return to following Jesus she heard God say He was going to use her voice, but it has been a journey of navigating working with both healthy and unhealthy leaders. She shares about leaving a toxic church culture, planting a church that struggled, and eventually launching a whole missional network of churches through Trinitas Communities, as well as The New Eve, which is committed to helping women reclaim their voice! Hosts: Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director Guest: Jaime Levi – Trinitas Church, Pastor Links Shared in Episode: The New Eve website Category: Women NEXT

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Welcome to the Exponential NEXT Podcast where ministry and church leaders come together to discuss topics that give you a peek into the future of the church. At Exponential NEXT we focus on discovering what is coming NEXT for the future of the church that can lead to accelerating church multiplication. Join a community of kingdom-minded changemakers exploring innovative models, methods, and approaches for reaching, discipling, and mobilizing people with a strong focus on church planting, together. With new conversations every Wednesday, we will dive into topics we believe will help us all see what’s coming around the corner for the Church. Discover more about Exponential NEXT by visiting us at exponential.org/next.

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  • Creator
    Exponential NEXT
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Exponential
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    Exponential NEXT Podcast

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