Episodes
CGN Leadership Conference - S6:E12 with Heath Hardesty
In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation, distraction, and disconnection, what does it look like for the Church to live differently? In this session from the CGN International Leadership Conference, Pastor and author Heath Hardesty explores the idea that we are living in...
Ruth Bell Graham, Part 2: Love, Marriage, and Life with Billy Graham
When Ruth arrived at Wheaton College, she planned to become an “old maid missionary” to Tibet, not fall in love with a transfer student named Billy Graham. In this episode, we follow Ruth and Billy’s unlikely courtship, including their first date, Ruth’s determined attempts to ...
Ruth Bell Graham, Part 1: Finding Faith in the Midst of Loneliness
Have you ever felt like God wasn’t listening or didn’t care about how you felt? In this episode, we look at Ruth’s early years as a tenderhearted creative growing up in China with missionary parents who both worked at a local hospital. Although Ruth struggled with schoolwork an...
S4E8: The Priority Filter
🎙️ Season 4, Episode 8 FOCUS: The Priority Filter — Know Your Assignment Pastors don't usually struggle because there aren't enough things to do. We struggle because there are too many things to do—and many of them are good things. In this episode, we begin a four-part conver...
Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 3
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decad...
CGN International Conference: S6. E11 Session 2 with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes
What does it mean to bear God’s name ? Explore Exodus and discover how God’s people are called to reflect His character—especially through His fierce care for the orphan, widow, and immigrant. We’ll rethink Old Testament law, the true meaning of freedom, and the church’s missio...
Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 2
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decad...
CGN International Conference: S6. E10 Session 1 with Brian Brodersen
In this episode of the CGN Podcast, Brian Brodersen opens Session 1 of the CGN International Conference by reminding us that the church was made for times like these. Drawing from Jesus’ words about being the salt and light of the world, Brian challenges church leaders to becom...
Karen Lafferty: The Story of Faith Behind "Seek Ye First" Part 1
Karen Lafferty is one of the early pioneers of the Jesus Movement and a beloved voice in Christian music. Best known as the composer of the scripture song "Seek Ye First," Karen shares the remarkable story behind the song that has encouraged believers around the world for decad...
S4E7: The Theology of the Church – Why Community Matters
Season 4, Episode 7: The Theology of the Church – Why Community Matters Bottom Line: The Church is not optional—it is God’s designed context for formation, healing, and mission. Overview: Many people want Jesus without the Church. Church hurt, disappointment, consumerism, and i...
Dixie Edwards: When God Changes Your Plans Part 3
Dixie Edwards loved her life in Indiana. After receiving the Lord at 9 years old, she quickly began to thrive in church ministry. She married the heart throb of her church, Max Edwards, when she was only seventeen. They lived on a successful farm surrounded by family. Dixie loo...