The Post-Christian Podcast – Dr. Efrem Smith (Pastor and Author)

In this episode, I interview Dr. Efrem Smith, a church planter, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church which describes itself as “a multiethnic, multiplying, reconciling, and disciple-making church.” Efrem consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development. He is the former president and CEO of World Impact, an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization. 

He is the author of The Post-Black and Post-White Church, Killing Us Softly: Reborn in the Upside-Down Image of God, along with other books and articles.

We spent time discussing his newest book co-written by Daniel Kreiss called Church for Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

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The Post-Christian Podcast – Des Wadsworth (Church Growth Post-Pandemic)

In this episode, I interview Des Wadsworth, pastor of Grace Community Church in Tempe, AZ.

A native of the United Kingdom, Des served as lead pastor at Longton Community Church in England.

We discuss the remarkable growth of Grace since the pandemic along with rebuilding and renewal in a post-Christian context.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Des Wadsworth

The Post-Christian Podcast – Chad Lunsford (Author of Made for More)

In this episode, I interview Chad Lunsford, author of Made for More: Reach Your Highest Purpose & Live Your Greatest Story.

Chad serves as a pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as well as an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. He founded Made For More, a non-profit organization that helps individuals and organizations reach their God-given potential through resources, coaching, and experiences.

We discuss church planting and how to help others find their purpose.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – AN INTERVIEW WITH CHAD LUNSFORD

Women as Elders in a Church?

When we helped plant a church in Seattle in the mid 1990s, we had women serving as elders. Having grown up as Southern Baptist, I had not been a part of a church with elders much less women serving as spiritual overseers.

I have written about a biblical approach to women in leadership in the past, but I wanted to share 4 lectures on the subject from Tyler Staton of Bridgetown Church in Portland.

Watch and listen with an open heart and mind, and I think you will begin to see how the Scriptures actually lift up and empower women rather than denigrate or limit them.

The Post-Christian Podcast – Daniel Yang (Churches of Welcome)

In this episode, I interview Daniel Yang the National Director of Churches of Welcome with World Relief and co-author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church.

Previously, Daniel served as director of the Church Multiplication Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. Daniel planted a church in Toronto and worked with Bob Roberts at Northwood Church where he was involved in global and multi-faith engagement.

We discussed his book and how to become a Church of Welcome for one of the largest unreached people groups in the United States, the immigrant community.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Daniel Yang

In this episode, I interview Daniel Yang. Daniel serves as and is the author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church

Previously, Daniel served as the Director of the hurch Multiplication Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. He has also been a pastor, church planter, engineer and technology consultant.

We discussed becoming a “church of welcome” for immigrants who are moving to the United States. 

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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The Post-Christian Podcast – Dr. Derek Webster (Missions Door)

In this episode, I interview Dr. Derek Webster, the President of Missions Door, a global missions organization with a vision for healthy local churches through local multipliers everywhere.

With over three decades in leadership and cultural engagement, Derek serves as an advisor for the Global Strategy Forum, a Christian think tank initiative of the World Evangelical Alliance, and is on the Board of Trustees with Williamson College. He is the founder of Wenwyn LLC, an organization helping leaders navigate the crossroads of leadership and culture.

Derek is the author of Unlocking the Soul of A City: Becoming an Insider Everywhere You Are and Your Mess, God’s Masterpiece: Find the Triumphant Life Your Heart is Searching For.

We discuss effective mission work through local church multipliers.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Dr. Derek Webster

The Post-Christian Podcast – Brian Russell (Bridgetown Executive Director)

In this episode, I interview Brian Russell who serves as the Executive Director at Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR with lead pastor Tyler Staton, author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools.

For many years, Brian served as the Executive Director of YouVersion. Brian has also teamed with the BibleProject and prior to his time with YouVersion he served as President of Global Commission, a non profit organization aiming to improve the lives of North Africans through small business development and training.

We discuss ministry in post-Christian Portland along with how to best use YouVersion and the Bible Project for those without a church background.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Brian Russell

The Post-Christian Podcast – Steve Carter (Author and Speaker)

In this episode I interview Steve Carter, the bestselling author of The Thing Beneath the Thing, a book about learning to allow God to heal our triggers, insecurities, and past wounds so we can experience spiritual health and wholeness.

We talked about his experience at Willow Creek, healing from wounds in life and “church hurt” along with insights from his upcoming book Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Steve Carter

Post-Christian Podcast – Michelle Jones (Imago Dei and Bible Project)

In this episode, I interview Michelle Jones. She serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Imago Dei in Portland and hosts The Bible Project Podcast.

She shares about ministry in Portland, a healthy succession, and helping people grow in their faith.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Post-Christian Podcast at SpotifyApple Podcasts, or YouTube.com/@ericbryant777.

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APPLE PODCAST – An Interview with Michelle Jones

The Post-Christian Church – Mark Sayers (Future Trends and the Church)

In this episode I interview Mark Sayers, pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia. You can hear his insights in his podcast called Rebuilders.

Mark is also the author of several books including:

In this episode, we discuss how crisis always proceeds renewal, how in 2017 Mark warned us to be ready for a pandemic, and future trends and the church.

THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS:

Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity.

Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments!

Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Post-Christian Podcast at SpotifyApple Podcasts, or YouTube.com/@ericbryant777.

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APPLE PODCASTS – An Interview with Mark Sayers