How To Church

How To Church
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So much has changed about the church in the past decade or so. We need to talk about it. Join Tim Lee, Jennifer Thigpenn, and the occasional guest as they explore How To Church.

  1. 07/17/2025

    Ep. 18 - How To Empower the Next Generation (with Meagan Lord)

    In this episode, Tim and Jenn welcome back Meagan Lord (co-host, TikTok Theology) to discuss how to empower the next generations through mentorship, discipleship and intergenerational community.

    Ep. 18 - How To Empower the Next Generation (with Meagan Lord)

  2. 07/04/2025

    Ep. 17 - How To Not Be A Weird Pentecostal

    On this episode, Tim and Jennifer unpack some of the stereotypes of pentecostals and discuss how Spirit-filled people can show up as faithful witnesses in the world.

    Ep. 17 - How To Not Be A Weird Pentecostal

  3. 05/28/2025

    Ep 16 - I Planted A Service, Not A Church

    In this episode Tim gets honest and reflective about his church planting experience, the places where he missed it, God's grace and goodness, and his hope for the future. We hope this raw conversation about the nature of the Church and the necessity discipleship blesses and also challenges you.

    Ep 16 - I Planted A Service, Not A Church

  4. 05/01/2025

    Ep 15 - How To Lead Through Crisis

    Wildfire devastated a large part of Southern California in January, 2025. Having just moved into one of the communities impacted, Jenn found herself leading through crisis. In this episode, Tim ask Jenn to reflect on what she learned during those days.

    Ep 15 - How To Lead Through Crisis

  5. 04/17/2025

    Ep. 14 - How To Know Your Calling

    As they close their series of conversations on calling, Tim and Jenn clarify the differences between calling and assignment, discuss their own experiences with calling and explore Parker Palmer’s idea of letting your life speak. Show notes: Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr

    Ep. 14 - How To Know Your Calling

  6. 03/27/2025

    Ep. 13 - How To Be You In The Church, Part 2

    Jenn and Tim continue a conversation about calling inside and outside of the church with their friends Nekia Allen and Alexander James about the nature of calling. If you missed part 1, you are really going to want to check that out! Nekia Allen is a Traveling Private Chef, Bridgebuilder, Mentor, and Consultant. She works as the Operations Administrator for The Nonprofit Plug, an organization focused on helping people launch community-impacting non-profits. Nekia is big on discipleship both in the church and in the kitchen and serves as a staff pastor at Lighthouse 805 church in Ventura, CA. You can follow her on Instagram @chefnekia and book her to cook for you at ⁠chefnekia.com⁠. Alexander James is a seasoned pastor, youth strategist, and poet with 15 years of ministry experience. As the Discipleship Pastor at Friends Church in Orange CA, Alexander oversees new member onboarding, life groups, and biblical education. His dynamic speaking connects deeply with audiences, and his poetry reflects his passion for authentic expression. You can follow Alexander @bhonest_, AND make sure to pick up a copy of his book, "Just Be Honest: a poetic invitation to liberation"

  7. 03/16/2025

    Ep. 12 - How To Be You In The Church, Part 1

    Jenn and Tim have a conversation with their friends Nekia Allen and Alexander James about the nature of calling. They explore what calling looks like both inside and outside of church spaces and how to live authentically as oneself wherever God calls you. Nekia Allen is a Traveling Private Chef, Bridgebuilder, Mentor, and Consultant. She works as the Operations Administrator for The Nonprofit Plug, an organization focused on helping people launch community-impacting non-profits. Nekia is big on discipleship both in the church and in the kitchen and serves as a staff pastor at Lighthouse 805 church in Ventura, CA. You can follow her on Instagram @chefnekia and book her to cook for you at chefnekia.com. Alexander James is a seasoned pastor, youth strategist, and poet with 15 years of ministry experience. As the Discipleship Pastor at Friends Church in Orange CA, Alexander oversees new member onboarding, life groups, and biblical education. His dynamic speaking connects deeply with audiences, and his poetry reflects his passion for authentic expression. You can follow Alexander @bhonest_, AND make sure to pick up a copy of his book, "Just Be Honest: a poetic invitation to liberation"

  8. 11/21/2024

    Ep. 11 - What Is A Calling?

    What is a calling? Who gets to be called? What if we're talking about calling the wrong way? Jennifer and Tim are back to kick off a series of conversations about this important, and sometimes misunderstood topic.

    Ep. 11 - What Is A Calling?
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So much has changed about the church in the past decade or so. We need to talk about it. Join Tim Lee, Jennifer Thigpenn, and the occasional guest as they explore How To Church.

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  • Creator
    How To Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © How To Church
  • Show Website
    How To Church