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City Gospel Movements
by City Gospel Movements
Celebrating and accelerating collaborative gospel work in cities around the world. Find out more citygospelmovements.org
Episodes
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Heather Reddy – Victory Beyond the Cup – Palau Partnership Podcast
What happens when you recognize a once-in-a-generation moment and decide to step into it together? Heather Reddy, Executive Director of Pro Soccer with Athletes in Action, shares the story behind Victory Beyond the Cup—a massive evangelistic initiative built around the 2026 World Cup. Heather…
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Scott Harris – Mission Increase Foundation – Palau Partnership Podcast
So we each need to have a higher view of each other, because it's God's design—to not only equip the saints, but also to reach the world.
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Andy Searles & Geoff Baxter – NAYBA – Palau Partnership Podcast
When we work in partnership, church and city, everybody wins. There's almost like this kingdom explosion that changes everything.
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Rob Kelly – For Charlotte – Palau Partnership Podcast
The unity of the body of Christ is… it’s not an option if we actually want to see the mission move forward.
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Michelle Tepper & Christian Downs – Alpha USA – Palau Partnership Podcast
It’s not about Alpha. It’s about Jesus… High invitation, radical hospitality, listening and asking good questions, and being totally dependent on the Holy Spirit to do the work.
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Jeff Vanderstelt – Saturate – Palau Partnership Podcast
What would it look like for an entire city to be saturated with the presence of Christ? Jeff Vanderstelt, founder of Saturate and the Soma Network of Churches, shares how a passion for disciple-making grew into a vision for seeing entire cities transformed through the united Church. Jeff and…
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Dave Drum – J17 Ministries – Palau Partnership Podcast
Jesus prays for unity, not uniformity. He's not praying that we would all be alike. He's praying that we would all be aligned.
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Dan Allan – Every Campus – Palau Partnership Podcast
What could happen if the Church worked together to reach every campus? Dan Allan, co-founder of the Every Campus Movement, shares the story behind a growing coalition of ministry organizations committed to seeing a gospel movement on every college campus in the United States. He talks about the...
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Andrew Fassett – KairosReady – Palau Partnership Podcast
We have the greatest story, but I pray that you would help us to learn how to tell it, and to be comfortable telling it to people in our lives.
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Step Eleven – The Adaptable Playbook
Big events can spark big impact—but only if they are rooted in prayer and unity. In this final play, Chris Gough talks with Fred Leonard (Mountain View Church, Fresno) and Duffy Johnson (Palau Festival Director) about discerning the right timing for catalytic events. Hear how Fresno rallied 200+...
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Step Ten – The Adaptable Playbook
What does it take to sustain gospel impact in a complex city? Chris Gough talks with Guy Wasko (For NYC) about strategic rhythms, data-informed ministry, and why unity means supporting what’s already working. Hear how New York is leveraging research, seasons, and practical tools to create a...
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Step Nine – The Adaptable Playbook
Big visions become reality when everyday believers are equipped. In this episode, Chris Gough talks with Gary Kendall (Kansas City) and Jed Mullenix (Omaha) about practical tools like the BLESS rhythms, mapping projects, and clear rally cries that mobilize thousands of ordinary Christians to love...
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Step Eight – The Adaptable Playbook
How do you engage leaders with influence in your city? Chris Gough talks with Jess Gatton (Alpha USA) and Nick Nye (For Columbus) about building evangelism culture through hospitality, prayer, and human flourishing. Hear practical stories of collaboration in Columbus and why evangelism is the...
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Step Seven – The Adaptable Playbook
Strong movements start with strong leaders. In this episode, Chris Gough sits down with Kevin Palau and Eric Swanson to unpack how genuine relationships, encouragement, and trust help leaders raise the temperature for evangelism in their cities. Discover how to nudge leaders toward mission…
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Step Six – The Adaptable Playbook
How do you introduce your Evangelism Team to your city? In this episode, Chris Gough talks with Jad Levi (Phoenix Evangelism Project) about listening tours, trust-building, and creating compelling gatherings that elevate evangelism without creating sideways energy. Learn how Phoenix leaders...
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Step Five – The Adaptable Playbook
Listening is the first step to impact. In this episode, Chris Gough talks with Stacie Mickelson (Emmanuel Gospel Center, Boston) about how listening tours uncover blind spots, connect leaders, and spark informed action. Discover practical tools and real stories showing why slowing down to listen...
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Step Four – The Adaptable Playbook
Good communication fuels lasting collaboration. In this episode, Chris Gough talks with Steve and Patti Buss (One Hope Network, Eugene, OR) about how prayer, storytelling, and clear vision help churches speak with one voice. From testimonies to billboards to the Overflow Hope project, discover...
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Step Three – The Adaptable Playbook
Strong frameworks create space for fruitful mission. In this episode, Chris Gough and Mark Matlock (Barna, WisdomWorks) unpack why governance, structure, and funding aren’t boring details but vital supports for citywide evangelism. Learn six key questions every collaborative team must answer to...
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Step Two – The Adaptable Playbook
Discover how mapping your city’s spiritual ecosystem can spark unity and raise the temperature for evangelism. In this episode, Chris Gough and Geoff King (Love Fort Wayne) share how prayer, listening, and connecting leaders turn isolated efforts into a collective movement of hope.
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Step One – The Adaptable Playbook
Discover how prayer, collaboration, and the right leaders can transform cities. In this first step of The Adaptable Playbook, Chris Gough and Ian Stevenson explore what it takes to identify and empower evangelistic champions who bring the good news to life in their communities. Ian will answer…
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Introduction – The Adaptable Playbook
The introduction to our special series sharing the Adaptable Playbook – a framework for success for your Evangelism Team.
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Exploring Evangelism Myths: Evangelism is Regularly Celebrated in Churches
Listen to our final episode of Exploring Evangelism Myths on why we need to celebrate more than one type of evangelism.
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Exploring Evangelism Myths: Evangelism is About a Single Moment.
Is evangelism about a single moment or is it more of a journey? Find out as we explore the fourth myth.
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Exploring Evangelism Myths: Evangelism Should be Easy.
Why does evangelism come easily for some and not for others? Find out in the third episode of Exploring Evangelism Myths.
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Exploring Evangelism Myths: Evangelism is Best Done by Pastors and Extroverts.
Who is the best at sharing the gospel? Followers of Jesus said pastors... but we disagree. Learn more in episode 2!
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Exploring Evangelism Myths: Evangelism is Unethical. Should We Even Be Evangelizing?
Explore the first myth with us and discover why people feel uneasy about sharing their faith and ethical evangelism.
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Exploring Evangelism Myths Trailer
Do you want to see evangelism with fresh eyes? Exploring five myths with us about evangelism.
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Growing in Empathy for Youth feat. Aaron Pierce
Aaron Pierce from Steiger International inspires us to understand the hurdles youth are facing today and how to come alongside them.
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Bringing Hope to Public Schools feat. Bob Lenz
Bob Lenz from Life Promotions on bringing hope, healing, and inspiration to students across the nation.
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Visionary Women: Nicole Martin on Scripture Engagement
Our final episode in the Visionary Women series features Dr. Reverend Nicole Martin, Director of U.S. Ministry at American Bible Society.
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Visionary Women: Carrie Headington on Equipping Evangelists
Get ready for our third episode of Visionary Women with Carrie Headington, Canon Evangelist for the Episcopal Diocese
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Visionary Women: Ebony Small on Discipleship
Next up in our Visionary Women series: Ebony Small with Pulse Movement is making waves in leadership and discipleship.
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Visionary Women: Hannah Gronowski on Young Generations
To kick start our Visionary Women season on the City Gospel Movements Podcast, join us in listening to Hannah Gronowski from Generation Distinct
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Visionary Women Trailer
Join us in hearing from four women who are shaking up the way they do evangelism, discipleship, scripture engagement and young generations in their cities.
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Enroll in City Gospel Movements 101 feat. Rob Kelly
Professor Rob Kelly teaches us how to answer the "why," "what," and "how" of gospel movements in our cities.
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How the Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes Is Changing the Stigma of Homelessness feat. Bob Dalton
Bob was impacted personally by homelessness and decided to do something about it. Learn more about his idea and the ripple affect it is creating.
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Barna Speaks on: Political Correctness, Generations & Sharing Your Faith vs. Evangelism feat. Brooke Hempell
Barna Group wants to help you minister better in your city. You don't want to take this for granted. Learn from their research now.
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How to Share the Gospel with a Generation that Doesn’t Care About Heaven feat. Josh Chen
After 15 years in college ministry, Josh Chen knows a thing or two about the next generation… and how to reach them with the Gospel.
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An Entrepreneurial Pastor with Only One Goal. Feat. Chuck Bomar
Chuck Bomar leads a multi-site church. He is passionate about the theology of faith and work. He is a writer and consultant. But he still says, "I'm just Chuck."
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Why Experiencing Fear When We Evangelize Isn’t a Bad Thing – Feat. Greg Stier and Mark Mittelberg
...and hear practical ideas for starting spiritual conversations in your city.
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When it Comes to Evangelism, the Pressure is Off feat. Shaila Visser
Shaila Visser explains why.
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Stop Fearing Failure. Live Your True Identity. feat. Jamie Winship
Jamie Winship--an ex-cop and CIA agent--admits he has fears. Phew, we're not alone. But now what?
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Joining the Conversation: Women, Racism, & the Church feat. Michelle Lang
Learn how we can have effective and encouraging conversations in a divisive environment.
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The Failure of Secularism & The Hope of Evangelism feat. Raphael Anzenberger
French-native, Raphael Anzenberger, shares how to evangelize a culture that forgot to think about God.
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Evangelism for Quiet People feat. Jason Willoughby
Evangelism training for the 80% of the church who are introverts looks a bit different than you've seen before.
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Dream Bigger with the Next Generation feat. ‘Chief Dreamer’ Bonny Andrews
Youth aren’t just the future. God is using them to impact cities today.
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If You Want to Change Your City, Get Off Church Property. feat. Roger Valci
Roger Valci did it. Now there's 27 churches working together to make a lasting impact in their Northern California cities.
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No One Ever Died of Embarrassment. You Won’t Either. feat. Rowena Cross
Sarcasm + British Accent + Contagious Passion for the Gospel = Rowena Cross. Listen now.
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Pastoring in the 2nd Most Dechurched City in America feat. Jesse Bradley
A citywide strategy to share the gospel with Seattle has pastors working together in small cohorts...and it's working.
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Church-School Partnership Model Catches National Attention feat. Tracey Beal
How putting the school in the driver's seat creates change-making partnerships that last.
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Celebrating and accelerating collaborative gospel work in cities around the world. Find out more citygospelmovements.org
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