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Innovative Church Leaders Podcast on Lightsource.com - Audio
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We exist to help church leaders experience and bring renewal. We help you bring Spirit-led innovation, reach new people, and make disciples who make disciples. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1789
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December 29, 2025
Food Trucks, Coffee, and Community Engagement with Nick Shock
In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Nick Shock, pastor of The Point Community Church, founder of Doxa Coffee Roasters, and entrepreneur behind the Way South Food Park. These are just the beginning of their unique efforts in reaching out to their community.They discuss the importance of fostering community among pastors, innovative strategies for community engagement, and the development of a community hub through a food park and coffee business. They explore creative church planting methods in Austin and future plans for community development, emphasizing the need for relational ministry and addressing local needs.5 Key Takeaways:1. Pastors often feel isolated and need community support.2. Churches should aim to be a blessing to their neighborhoods.3. Innovative engagement strategies can attract people to community.4. Creative church planting is essential in urban areas.5. Collaboration with local organizations can enhance impact.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: @EricBryant777 • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn• Facebook: / catalyzingcommunity • TikTok: / ericbryant777 • LinkedIn: / eric-bryant-397003172 🔔 Subscribe Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends! Let’s continue helping church leaders reach people and make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 The Importance of Pastoral Community02:57 Innovative Church Engagement Strategies05:50 Creating a Community Hub: The Food Park09:13 Building Relationships Through Coffee12:02 Creative Church Planting in Austin15:08 Future Plans for Community DevelopmentHead over to ericbryant.org for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #PostChristianPodcast #NickShock #ThePointChurch #ServeTheCity #ServingtheCity #UrbanMinistry #UrbanOutreach To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1789/29
December 23, 2025
Living Out Your Calling with Tyler Prieb
In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Tyler Prieb, founder of Missional Labs. Missional Labs is an accelerator for modern mission that helps leaders build innovative ministries and movements that advance the Great Commission for the next generation.5 Key Takeaways from the Interview:1. Signs of Renewal in the Church2. Missional Thinking at a Systems Level 3. Generational Shifts in Mission4. Church Planting and Contextualization 5. The Role of Prayer and the Holy Spirit Follow Us: Stay connected and never miss an episode! • YouTube: @EricBryant777 • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 •Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn • Facebook: / catalyzingcommunity • TikTok: / ericbryant777 • LinkedIn: / eric-bryant-397003172 🔔 Subscribe Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends! Let’s continue helping church leaders reach people and make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world.Key Moments with Timestamps:01:56 – Why renewal and spiritual awakening feel closer than ever.04:46 – How Millennials' global mission focus shifted toward social justice movements.06:42 – The impact of Gen X church planters in urban centers post-9/11.09:29 – The rise and transformation of Trinity Grace into Church of the City.12:23 – Why Gen Z is more spiritually open and how churches are responding.Head over to ericbryant.org for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#PostChristianPodcast #TylerPrieb #MissionalLabs #innovation #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #discipleship #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #innovativechurchleaders To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1789/29
December 22, 2025
From Islam to Jesus with Abbas Khan
In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Abbas Khan as he shares his journey from Islam to Jesus and from homelessness to an extended church family at Gateway Church in Austin. Abbas talks about the pivotal role Shanika, now his wife, played in guiding him towards his new faith. He reveals the surprising acceptance from his parents and his ongoing concerns about sharing his faith journey with his siblings.💡 Key Takeaways:1. Abbas Khan's Transformative Journey from Islam to Christianity2. Finding 'Peace' Through Faith3. The Role of Community and Faith in Overcoming Adversity4. Importance of Understanding and the Holy Spirit in Spiritual Growth📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: @EricBryant777 • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn• Facebook: / catalyzingcommunity • TikTok: / ericbryant777 • LinkedIn: / eric-bryant-397003172 🔔 Subscribe Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends! Let’s continue helping church leaders reach people and make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 Born Ahmadi Muslim, obliged to follow beliefs.04:50 Left religion for health, realizing personal beliefs.07:13 Gave up religion, prayed nightly until breakup.11:21 Gospel song inspired faith and following Jesus.15:33 Started reading Bible with Matthew at Gateway.17:08 Accompanied Shanika to a welcoming church gathering.21:28 Kind landlord offered free rent and peace.22:38 Found peace and connection with Holy Spirit.26:20 Told parents I'm Christian; asked for prayers.29:53 Navigating faith differences with family and siblings.32:12 Desire to learn and spread Jesus' teachings.Head over to ericbryant.org for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#PostChristianPodcast #AbbasKhan #Islam #Homeless #GatewayChurchAustin #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #discipleship #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #innovativechurchleaders To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1789/29
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