All Episodes

Using Two Types of Questions: Relational & Bible Study (Episode 153)

One Group Starting Another: Multiplication with Alan Chappell & Chris Welsh (Episode 152)

Attendance Reset: What One Group Did, with Caroline Chong & Lily Underwood (Episode 151)

Celebrating 150 Episodes, Biblical Radicalization & Personal Ministry (Episode 150)

Pastor Matt's Library: Good Books For Leaders 2025 Gathering (Episode 149)

Life Hacks for Small Group Leaders (Episode 148)

Six Tips for a Strong Start to 2026 (Episode 147)

Evaluating Your Group with Laura Chramer (Episode 146, Part 2)

Evaluating Your Group with Laura Chramer (Episode 145, Part 1)

Group Life with John Mark & Keilah Carter (Episode 144)

Creating a Great Group Culture, Part 2 (Episode 143)

Creating A Great Group Culture, Part 1 (Episode 142)

Making Disciples & Random Conversations with Rick Howerton (Episode 141)

Getting a Strong Start to a New Group Year (Episode 140)

Take Your Group on Mission (Episode 139)

Big, Beautiful Bible Study (Episode 138)

Lead with Less Stress (Episode 137)

Deep Relationships and Mission Partnerships with Chris Kinsley (Episode 136)

Celebrating 5 Years by Sharing Our Top 5 Tips (Episode 135)

Developing Leaders with Dawn Stephens (Episode 134)

Taking Steps in Our Three Priorities (Episode 133)

Leading Intentionally with Chris Robbins (Episode 132)

Ramadan: An Opportunity to Pray for Muslims (Episode 131)

The What and Why of Groups with John Butterfield (Episode 130)

Missionary Connections and Support with Dave Halperin (Episode 129)

Leading Group Meetings 101, Part 2 (Episode 128)

Leading Group Meetings 101, Part 1 (Episode 127)

Building Community & Hospitality with Parker Snider (Episode 126)

Leading Your Group Outside the Walls (Episode 125)

Praying for Your Group's Purposes (Episode 124)

Choosing Curriculum with Ashley Chesnut (Episode 123)

Meet Luke Long: Generations of Disciple-making (Episode 122)

Starting New Groups/Multiplication Breakout (Episode 121)

Pursuing the Spiritual Growth of Group Members (Episode 120)

Leader Gathering: Pastor's Talk (Episode 119)

Community & Starting New Groups with Nathan & Blair Sherman, Part 2 (Episode 118)

Bible Study and Serving with Nathan & Blair Sherman (Episode 117)

Missionary in Your Group? Possible. (Episode 116)

Start the Year Strong with Brennan Strain (Episode 115)

Intentional Group Evangelism with Grayson & Lucy (Episode 114)

Communication, Homework, and Community with Dale & Chris (Episode 113)

Rus Goodwin: Partnering for Member Care (Episode 112)

Snapshot: Your Strengths & Struggles (Episode 111)

Parker Snider Interview (Episode 110)

Attendance Issues: Tips and Thoughts Part 2 (Episode 109)

Attendance Issues: Tips & Thoughts (Episode 108)

Teaching from a Bible Reading Plan (Episode 107)

Eleven Deadly Sins to Avoid as Leaders (Episode 106)

Taking Next Steps in Spiritual Growth (Episode 105)

Equipping Your Group to Go Strong (Episode 104)

Leader Gathering Recap with Pastor Matt (Episode 103)

Spiritual Influence with Scott & Alison Elliott, Part 2 (Episode 102)

Spiritual Influence with Scott & Alison Elliott (Episode 101)

Fun Memories and Celebration of 100 Podcasts

Workplace Influence with James and Stacy Mintz, Part 2 (Episode 99)

Workplace Influence with James & Stacey Mintz, Part 1 (Episode 98)

Take Your Group Overseas (Episode 97)

Going Strong: Evangelism @ Work with Seth (Episode 96)

Bible Reading Journey: Plans Overview & Week 2 with David Graves (Episode 95)

The Best Tool for Disciple-making with David Graves (Episode 94)

Workplace Influence with Margie Gunter, Part 2 (Episode 93)

Workplace Influence with Margie Gunter, Part 1 (Episode 92)

Equipping Group Members for Evangelism: Nine Ideas (Episode 91)

Leader Gathering: Evangelism Panel Discussion (Episode 90)

Leader Gathering: Matt's Books & Going Strong Overview (Episode 89)

Welcoming, Ministry, and More with Brandon and Cate Powell (Episode 88)

The Power of Invitation: Brandon & Cate Powell (Episode 87)

Launch Your Year Well (Episode 86)

Using Presentation Software in Groups (Episode 85)

Help! I'm Exhausted and Burned Out! (Epsiode 84)

Leading Small Groups 4: Different Group Types (Episode 83)

Leading Small Groups 3: New Group Options & Missions (Episode 82)

What Frustrates Me About Leading My Small Group (Episode 81)

What I Love About Leading My Group (Episode 80)

Helping People Take Next Steps, Part 2 (Episode 79)

Helping People Take Next Steps, Part 1 (Episode 78)

2Strong Focus Study: Week 4: Saints, Sufferers, & Sinners (#77)

2Strong Focus Study: Week 3, Prayer (Episode 76)

2Strong Focus Study: What the Church Does, Week 2 (Episode 75)

Creating Biblical Community - Leading Small Groups Book (Episode 74)

2Strong Focus Study: What the Church Does, Week 1 (Episode 73)

Meeting Leaders and Their Group: Robbins & Kendrick (72)

Dave Halperin on Multi-Gen Groups (Episode 71)

Leading Small Groups: The Leader (Episode 70)

Todd Norton and Off-Campus Group Life ( Episode 69)

Ministry in Times of Illness or Death of a Family Member (Episode 68)

Elders' Role in Shepherding Small Group Leaders (Episode 67)

Zac Condie & His Off-Campus Group: Curriculum, Childcare, & Breakouts (Episode 66)

Jeff Kunard on Group Transparency, Testimonies, and Community. (Episode 65)

Evangelism: Slovenia. Telling Your Story. Hearing Jay's Story. (Episode 64)

Live Long and Prosper: Group Sustainability (Episode 63)

Prayer, Group Discussion, & Brook Hills' Pursuits (Episode 62)

Start Strong: Beginning the Group Year (Episode 61)

Listed and Unlisted Groups: Best Practices

Great Conversations: Leading Your Group Discussions, Part 2

Great Conversations: Leading Your Group Discussions, Part 1

Leader Tips on Evaluating Your Group and Hospitality (Episode 57)

Asking Questions, Staff Visits & Tiny Groups with Elisabeth Chramer 20s/30s Group (Episode 56)

Welcoming Guests Well, Part 2 (Episode 55)

Welcoming Guests Well, Part 1 (Episode 54)

Curriculum is Only Part of Disciple-making (Episode 53)

Group Multiplication: The How (Episode 52)

Group Multiplication: The Why (Episode 51)

Bible Study Basics with John Butterfield, Part 2

Bible Study Basics with John Butterfield, Part 1

Elders & Small Group Leaders

Welcome, 2022! Annual Small Group Goals (#47)

The Better Halves: A Visit with our wives, Liz & Wendy! (#46)

Small Group Multiplication: Josh Lewis & Nathan Jackson (#45)

Brook Hills Desert City Initiative (#44)

Don't Lead Alone: Enlist Help From Within Your Group (#43)

Evangelism Basics 2.0

Evangelism Basics

Small Group Essentials

Getting Ready for a Great Year

Must-Have Apps: Using Technology to Strengthen Spiritual Disciplines

Caring Well: Responding to Abuse

Caring Well Introduction

Curriculum Selection: Pros and Cons of Each Type

Choosing Curriculum

Ten Ways To Be A Great Group Member (Part 2)

Ten Ways To Be A Great Group Member (Part 1)

Preschool & Adult Groups: Serving Each Other, Part 2

Preschool & Adult Groups: Serving Each Other, Part 1

"Seeing People" Encourages Them (Season 2 Episode 6)

Don't Assume People in the Room Know Christ (Season 2, Episode 5)

New Role & A Great Story (Season 2, Episode 4)

Handling Rapid Growth (Season 2, Episode 3)

Leading During YOUR Personal Crisis (Season 2, Episode 2)

Encouraging Bible Engagement (Season 2, Episode 1)

Preparing to Lead a Bible Study with Ashley Chesnut, Part 2 (Season 1, Episode 23)

Preparing to Lead a Bible Study with Ashley Chesnut, Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 22)

Welcoming, Love, & Group Communication (Season 1, Episode 21)

Episode 20 Free-for-All!

Your Work Affects Generations! A "Thank You" to Small Group Leaders with Special Guest, Ken Braddy.

Challenge & Accountability Change Lives

Sharing Your Spiritual Story

Making the Most of Limited Time

Hybrid Meeting Tips - How to Balance Live & Virtual (Episode 15)

Tips for New Small Group Leaders w/ Nate Farrow (Part 2)

Tips for New Small Group Leaders w/ Nate Farrow

Ten Pillars of Small Groups Ministry (Part 2)

Ten Pillars of Small Groups Ministry (Part 1)

#10 Celebration & Discussion

Racial Tension: Be Part of the Solution (Michael Mickens)

Great Groups Multiply - Jim & Betty Warren, Part 2

Characteristics of a Great Group - Jim & Betty Warren

Together Again: When & How to Bring Groups Back

A Passion for Disciple-Making - Nathan and Wendi, Part 2

A Passion for Disciple-Making - Nathan and Wendi, Part 1

10 Ways Group Members Can Kill an Online Meeting!

Resources for Online Meetings (Season 1, Episode 2)

Leader Priorities During the Pandemic (Season 1, Episode 1)

Trial Run for Friends & Family (Season 1, Episode 0)