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Hardcore Church Planting

by Pete Mitchell & Peyton Jones

If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!Every week, the creators behind Church Planter Magazine & Church Planter Podcast, Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones, deliver a powerful, funny, raw and relevant interview on church planting from planters that are in the trenches - doing it. Subscribe to it now for the low-low price of FREE!

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Episodes

  1. Reaching Mormons In Utah: An Interview With Dave Elshaug - HCP Season 9 Episode 12

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dave Elshaug. Dave started a church planting network for churches in Utah called “Loving Utah” which you can learn more about at lovingutah.org and pray4utah.org. Check out the...

  2. Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods: An Interview With Jonathan Brooks - HCP Season 9 Episode 11

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jonathan Brooks. Jonathan is a pastor is the senior pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago He has also authored a recent book, "Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in...

  3. Find the Good Life Through Great Books: An Interview With Karen Swallow Prior - HCP Season 9 Episode 10

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 10 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Karen Swallow Prior. Karen is an award winning professor of english at Liberty University, write frequently for Christianity Today and has written many books, including her…

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  4. Using Holacracy In Church Planting: An Interview With Jeremy Martin - HCP Season 9 Episode 9

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 9 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Martin. Jeremy is a church planter in Las Vegas where they’ve strived to create a safe space for people to come and have meaningful discussions. Check out the BIVO Inner...

  5. Creating Meaningful Discussions As Your Churchplanting Outreach: An Interview With Jeremy Martin - HCP Season 9 Episode 8

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 8 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Martin. Jeremy is a church planter in Las Vegas where they’ve strived to create a safe space for people to come and have meaningful discussions. He is also the author of...

  6. How Bivocational Missionaries and Church Planters Can Become Financially Self-Sustainable Without Scraping By: An Interview With Mark Randall - HCP Season 9 Episode 7

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 7 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Mark Randall. Mark is the director of research and development for Athletes in Action. You can learn more about how he helps bivocational church planters at: bivosolutions.com....

  7. How to Change the Church Planting World: An Interview With JD Pearring - HCP Season 9 Episode 6

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 6 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed JD Pearring. JD is the director of the eXcel Leadership Network. He has also written a book titled “Leading The Other Way: How to Change the Church Planting World” which you can...

  8. Reaching Communities Through Kid Sports: An Interview With Melissa and Stanley Patton - HCP Season 9 Episode 5

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 5 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Melissa and Stanley Patton. Melissa and Stanley started and lead “Victory Kid Sports” which you can learn more about at: victorykidsports.org. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle...

  9. 15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me: An Interview With Jeff Robinson - HCP Season 9 Episode 4

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 4 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeff Robinson. Jeff is the senior editor for The Gospel Coalition. He has also written a book titled “15 Things Seminary Couldn't Teach Me”. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle…

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  10. Latest Research On Multisite, Church Planting And Launching: An Interview With Warren Bird - HCP Season 9 Episode 3

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 3 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Warren Bird. Warren is the author of many books including “Viral Churches” and has co-authored many books such as “God Dreams”. He is also the director of research for…

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  11. How to Talk to Anyone about Jesus: An Interview With Matt Mikalatos - HCP Season 9 Episode 2

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 2 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Matt Mikalatos. Matt is the author of the new book “Good News for a Change: How to Talk to Anyone about Jesus”, which you can purchase at...

  12. Kicking the Habit: Quitting Pornography Under Grace: An Interview With Dr. Joel Hughes - HCP Season 9 Episode 1

    Welcome to Season 9 Episode 1 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Joel Hughes. Joel a professor of psychology at the Kent university and is an elder of a missional community and does a lot of work with Collegiate Campus Ministry. He has…

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  13. Urban Church Planting Through Theater And Community Gardens: An Interview With Deb Walkemeyer - HCP Season 8 Episode 12

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Deb Walkemeyer. Deb serves as Co-Pastor of Light & Life Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, CA – a large multi-ethnic urban church that has focused on planting churches locally...

  14. Underground Church: An Interview With Brian Sanders - HCP Season 8 Episode 11

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Brian Sanders. Brian is the executive director of the Tampa Underground Network and he is the author of the new book: Underground Church. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here:...

  15. Church Planting In Post-Christian Soil: An Interview With Christopher James - HCP Season 8 Episode 10

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 10 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Christopher James. Christopher is the assistant professor of Evangelism and Missional Christianity at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. He is also the author of…

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  16. The Rise Of The Nones: An Interview With Dr. James Emery White - HCP Season 8 Episode 9

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 9 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. James Emery White. Dr. White is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is also the adjunctive professor of theology...

  17. Sending Well: A Field Guide To Great Church Planter Coaching: An Interview With Dino Senesi - HCP Season 8 Episode 8

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 8 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dino Senesi. Dino is head of the coaching side of church planting for the SEND Network as part of the North American Mission Board, and is the author of his the book: “Sending...

  18. Upward, Inward, Outward: An Interview With Daniel Fusco - HCP Season 8 Episode 7

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 7 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Daniel Fusco. Daniel is the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church and is the author of multiple books including his most recent book, “Upward, Outward, Inward.” Check out…

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  19. Being The Answer To Jesus’ Prayers: An Interview With Greg Holder - HCP Season 8 Episode 6

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 6 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Greg Holder. Greg is the lead pastor at The Crossing and is the author of the book “The Genius Of One.” Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check...

  20. Tradecraft: Training Everyday Christians Into Missionaries: An Interview With Zach Bradley - HCP Season 8 Episode 5

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 5 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Zach Bradley. Zach is part of the Upstream Collective who has recently put out Tradecraft as a resource for helping churches turn everyday Christians into missionaries. Check…

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  21. The Fittest Church Planter Ever: An Interview With Brandon Woodruff - HCP Season 8 Episode 4

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 4 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Brandon Woodruff. Brandon is a church planter in New York who provides for his family by being a personal trainer - especially for other pastors and church planters. Check out…

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  22. Everyone’s A Genius: An Interview With Alan Briggs - HCP Season 8 Episode 3

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 3 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Alan Briggs. Alan is the founder of Frontline Church Planting, and the author of many books, including “Everyone’s A Genius.” Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here:...

  23. Business as Mission - The Story of One Portland Church Planter (Part 2): An Interview With Josh Carter - HCP Season 8 Episode 2

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 2 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Josh Carter. Josh is a church planter in Portland, Oregon with the North American Mission Board. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The...

  24. Business as Mission - The Story of One Portland Church Planter (Part 1): An Interview With Josh Carter - HCP Season 8 Episode 1

    Welcome to Season 8 Episode 1 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Josh Carter. Josh is a church planter in Portland, Oregon with the North American Mission Board. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The...

  25. Costly Love: An Interview With John Armstrong - HCP Season 7 Episode 12

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed John Armstrong about his new book, “Costly Love.” John is a former missiology lecturer at Wheaton College, was the founder of the ACT3 Network, and is the author of “Your…

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  26. Spiritual Warfare: An Interview With Dr. Chuck Lawless - HCP Season 7 Episode 11

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Chuck Lawless about “Spiritual Warfare.” Chuck is the dean of doctrinal studies and vice president of spiritual formation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He…

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  27. Along-the-Way Discipleship: An Interview With Dr. Chuck Lawless - HCP Season 7 Episode 10

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 10 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Chuck Lawless about “Along-the-Way Discipleship.” Chuck is the dean of doctrinal studies and vice president of spiritual formation at Southeastern Baptist Theological...

  28. Silver Bullets Suck: An Interview With Daniel Im - HCP Season 7 Episode 9

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 9 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Daniel Im. Daniel is the co-host of the “NewChurches.com Q&A Podcast,” the director of church multiplication for NewChurches.com and Lifeway Christian Resources, the teaching...

  29. The Easiest Way to Change The World: An Interview With Dustin Willis - HCP Season 7 Episode 8

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 8 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dustin Willis. Dustin is the author of “Life In Community,” the co-author of “Life On Mission,” and he has recently released a new book called “The Simplest Way To Change The...

  30. Being Broken is better: An Interview With Steve Wiens - HCP Season 7 Episode 7

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 7 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Steve Wiens. Steve is the author of the book “Whole” and is a church planter in the Twin City area. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out:...

  31. You Gotta Serve People To Reach Them: An Interview With Mickey Caison - HCP Season 7 Episode 6

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 6 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Mickey Caison. Mickey is the response director for Send Relief and was on the ground in Huston during relief efforts. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here:...

  32. New Breed - The 'Punker' Of Church Planting Networks: An Interview With Matt Fretwell - HCP Season 7 Episode 5

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 5 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Matt Fretwell. Matt is the author of multiple books, is a podcast host of the “The Wretched and The Wrecked” and is also the director of NewBreed church planting. Check out the...

  33. An Interview With Dr. Andrew Root - HCP Season 7 Episode 4

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 4 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Andrew Root. Andrew is a professor a Luther Seminary, and the author of “The Grace of Dogs”. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The...

  34. An Interview With Jeff Vanderstelt - HCP Season 7 Episode 3

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 3 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeff Vanderstelt. Jeff is the author of Saturate, Gospel Fluency, and is the founder of Soma Community. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check...

  35. An Interview With Anton Fero - HCP Season 7 Episode 2

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 2 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Anton Fero. Anton is a church planter in Portland, Oregon (http://www.thecommonplacepdx.com). Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The...

  36. An Interview With Paul Miller - HCP Season 7 Episode 1

    Welcome to Season 7 Episode 1 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Paul Miller. Paul is a missionary based out of Tennessee and will soon be based overseas. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The Weird...

  37. An Interview With Jeff Presley - HCP Season 6 Episode 12

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeff Presley from Causely.com. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The Weird Niche That Is Enabling BIVO Church Planters To Maximize...

  38. An Interview With Bob Logan - HCP Season 6 Episode 11

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Bob Logan. Bob is the pioneer of today’s church planting training. Many my guests attribute their success to Bob’s training. He is also the author of The Church Planter…

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  39. An Interview With J. Warner Wallace - HCP Season 6 Episode 10

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 10 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed J. Warner Wallace. Jim is the author of many books including, “Cold Case Christianity” and “Forensic Faith”. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com...

  40. An Interview With David Joannes - HCP Season 6 Episode 9

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed David Joannes. David is the founder and president of Within Reach Global (http://withinreachglobal.org), and also the author of “The Space Between Memories.” Check out the BIVO...

  41. An Interview With Chris Green - HCP Season 6 Episode 8

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Chris Green. Chris is an awesome church planter in Europe. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: The Weird Niche That Is Enabling BIVO...

  42. An Interview With Paul Pastor - HCP Season 6 Episode 7

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Paul Pastor. Paul is an author of multiple books including “The Listening Day” and “The Face Of The Deep.” Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com…

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  43. An Interview With Alan Hirsch - HCP Season 6 Episode 6

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Alan Hirsch. Alan is an author of multiple books including “5Q,” “The Forgotten Ways” and “The Faith of Leap.” He is also the founder of “100Movements”, “Forge Mission Training...

  44. An Interview With Rick Curtis - HCP Season 6 Episode 5

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Rick Curtis. Rick is the national CPC director for North American Mission Board, and has also been the Western Regional Mobilizer. Check out: The Weird Niche That Is Enabling…

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  45. An Interview With Derrick Engoy - HCP Season 6 Episode 4

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Derrick Engoy. Derrick is a pastor/church planter, a poet/spoken word artist, as well as the author of a new book called “Breathe.” Check out: The Weird Niche That Is Enabling...

  46. An Interview With Christiana Rice - HCP Season 6 Episode 3

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Christiana Rice. Christiana is the co-author of the book 'To Alter Your World' and is involved in a ministry called 'Thresholds' in San Diego. Christiana emphasizes impacting...

  47. An Interview With Daniel Morgan - HCP Season 6 Episode 2

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Daniel Morgan. Daniel has been a church planter since 1978, a professor at the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, and also the Director of church planting for the North…

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  48. 41 Will Come: Holding On When Life Gets Tough... - An Interview With Chuck Tate - HCP Season 6 Episode 1

    Welcome to Season 6 Episode 1 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Chuck Tate, founder and lead pastor of Rock Church in East Peoria, IL. Among other things, Chuck talks about his most recent book's topic: '41 Will Come: Holding On When Life…

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  49. Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three - An Interview With Doctor Gordon T Smith - HCP Season 5 Episode 12

    Welcome to Season 5 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Doctor Gordon T Smith, the president of Ambrose University, and author of many books such as 'Courage And Calling' and 'Called To Be Saints.' Among other things, Doctor Gordon…

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  50. The God Shaped Brain - An Interview With Doctor Timothy Jennings - HCP Season 5 Episode 11

    Welcome to Season 5 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Doctor Timothy Jennings, author of 'The God Shaped Brain', and 'Could It Be This Simple'. Among other things, Doctor Jennings talks about how science shows us how we've been...

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If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!Every week, the creators behind Church Planter Magazine & Church Planter Podcast, Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones, deliver a powerful, funny, raw and relevant interview on church planting from planters that are in the trenches - doing it. Subscribe to it now for the low-low price of FREE!

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