The CGN Podcast

What does it mean to be authentic in a world searching for something real? In this episode of the CGN Podcast, Brad Hall shares a message from the CGN International Leadership Conference on the importance of authenticity in our lives, relationships, and ministries. Teaching fro...

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, Phil Metzger shares a message from the CGN International Leadership Conference on our mission, our methods, and our movement. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 5, Phil reminds us that the mission has never changed: we are ambassadors for Christ, en...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with Mark Foreman, Pastor Emeritus of North Coast Calvary Chapel, ahead of the CGN International Ministry Conference. Mark shares about his lifelong desire to reach people who may have said no to church but are still...

What does it look like for the Church to faithfully live in the world without becoming shaped by it? In this episode, Daniel Williams sits down with  Phil Metzger , Lead Pastor of Calvary San Diego and featured speaker at the CGN International Ministry Conference, to discuss mi...

What does it look like to pursue unity in a divided world? In this episode of the  CGN Podcast , Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with  Evan Wickham —pastor of Park Hill Church in San Diego and worship leader—to discuss the beauty and challenge of cultivating unity ...

What does it look like to be the Church in the world today? In this episode of the CGN Podcast, Daniel Williams sits down with Brad Hall, pastor of One Love Church in Sydney, Australia, and a main session speaker for the 2026 CGN International Ministry Conference. Brad shares h...

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with Old Testament scholar Dr. Carmen Joy Imes, who will be speaking at the upcoming CGN International Conference. Carmen shares her journey from aspiring missionary to professor at Biola Uni...

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, hosts Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with pastor, author, and conference speaker Heath Hardesty to discuss ministry, church leadership, discipleship, and what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in a fractured world. Heath share...

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with worship leaders Joel and Tiffany Hosler ahead of the 2026 CGN International Conference. Joel and Tiffany share their ministry journey—from music industry beginnings to leading worship together...

In this episode of the CGN Podcast, host Daniel Williams sits down with Dr. Andrew Ollerton to explore what it means for the church to faithfully engage the world in this cultural moment. Andrew shares his heart for helping people understand the Bible and why clarity in Scriptu...

In this episode, hosts Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with Gerry Breshears, longtime theology professor at Western Seminary and a pastor to pastors around the world. Gerry shares his heart for equipping leaders, the global work God is doing through the church, and...

This final episode of Season 6 is the culminating message from this year's CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied through the’...

For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studi...

For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studi...

For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied th...

For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studi...

For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied th...

For the remainder of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studi...

For the rest of this season, we are releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, CA - and the Theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry According to Jesus” - in which we studied th...

Starting with this episode, and for the rest of the season, we will be releasing the Main Session messages from this year’s CGN International Conference. This year’s conference was held at Reliance Church in Temecula, California, and the theme was: “The Way Forward: Ministry Ac...

Krista Fox is the founder of Applied Care for Trauma (ACT), a ministry focused on equipping churches to effectively help those who have experienced deep hurt. In this episode, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen speak with Krista, as she shares powerful stories from her years s...

In this episode, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen talk with Justin Brierley — author, broadcaster, and longtime host of the Unbelievable? show and podcast from Premier Christian Radio in the UK.  Justin shares about how, after decades of hosting debates between Christians an...