Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach the one.
Intentional Churches Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Doug Parks & Erin Johnston
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Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach the one.
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
IC Conference Main Session 4, with Robbie O'Brien
<p>What would happen if every ministry, every leader, and every church became radically aligned around the mission of reaching the one?</p><p>In this closing main session from IC Conference 2026, Robbie O'Brien, Lead Pastor of Salty Church and founder of the Surf Church Collective, challenges church leaders to embrace the radical nature of Jesus and the radical alignment required to fulfill His mission.</p><p>Drawing from Luke 15, Luke 19, Matthew 28, Acts 1:8, and his own journey from surfer culture to church planting, Robbie reminds leaders that a busy ministry is not always an obedient ministry. Through powerful stories, practical challenges, and compelling illustrations, he calls churches to move beyond managing religious consumers and instead mobilize disciples who are empowered by the Holy Spirit to become witnesses to the ends of the earth.</p><p>This message is a passionate reminder that radical alignment isn't simply a strategy—it's a commitment to the heart of Jesus and His mission to seek and save the lost.</p><p>Episode Timeline</p><p>00:00 – The Story of “The One”<br>03:09 – Why Radical Alignment Matters<br>04:29 – The Meaning of Radical<br>05:20 – Surf Culture and Following Jesus<br>07:12 – Jesus Was Radical<br>08:12 – Luke 15 and the Heart of God<br>09:05 – The Mission of Jesus<br>10:45 – The “No Socks” Story<br>12:25 – Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus<br>13:45 – Busy Doesn’t Mean Obedient<br>15:15 – Acts 1:8 and the Power of the Holy Spirit<br>17:20 – Witnesses, Not Consumers<br>19:25 – What It Means to Be a Witness<br>20:00 – The Beach as the Ends of the Earth<br>21:10 – Planting Salty Church<br>22:05 – Surf Church Collective<br>25:10 – Rochelle and Stefan’s Story<br>28:20 – Recognizing a Prodigal on the Way Home<br>29:00 – “I’ll Go”<br>30:00 – Isaiah’s Response<br>31:00 – Your Ends of the Earth<br>32:30 – Closing Prayer and Commissioning</p>
June 9, 2026
IC Conference Main Session 1, with Dr. Carlos L. Kelly
<p>This powerful opening session from IC Conference 2026 features Dr. Carlos L. Kelly, Senior Pastor of Beulahland Bible Church, sharing how God transformed his church through a renewed commitment to the Great Commission. Drawing from Luke 5, Dr. Kelly challenges church leaders to leave the shallow waters of comfortable ministry and launch into deeper waters where disciple-making becomes the priority.</p><p><br>Through practical lessons, personal stories, and biblical insight, he unpacks three essential challenges for every church seeking greater Kingdom impact: making ourselves available to Christ, modifying our attitudes to trust Christ, and moving forward in total obedience to Christ. Leaders will be encouraged to examine their systems, release sacred cows, embrace alignment, and trust God to produce fruit as they pursue the mission of making disciples who make disciples.</p><p><br>Whether your church is just beginning the journey of alignment or continuing to deepen its disciple-making culture, this message offers encouragement, challenge, and a compelling vision for reaching the one.</p><p><br>Episode Timeline</p><p><strong>00:00</strong> — Welcome and Personal Introduction<br> <strong>02:26</strong> — How Intentional Churches Changed Their Church<br> <strong>03:24</strong> — Luke 5: Launch Out Into the Deep<br> <strong>05:42</strong> — The Call to Go Deeper<br> <strong>09:42</strong> — Make Yourself Available to Christ<br> <strong>12:03</strong> — Small Acts of Obedience Lead to Big Miracles<br> <strong>13:55</strong> — Building the Discovery Team<br> <strong>14:25</strong> — Why We Make Ourselves Available<br> <strong>15:44</strong> — Modify Your Attitude to Trust Christ<br> <strong>17:00</strong> — The Need for an Attitude Adjustment<br> <strong>19:05</strong> — The Church OS Assessment Wake-Up Call<br> <strong>21:18</strong> — Leaving Egos Outside the Room<br> <strong>22:55</strong> — Sacred Cows and Stubborn Attachments<br> <strong>24:02</strong> — “Nevertheless, At Your Word”<br> <strong>25:16</strong> — Move Forward in Total Obedience<br> <strong>26:36</strong> — What God Did at Beulahland<br> <strong>28:25</strong> — The Five Marks of a Disciple<br> <strong>30:05</strong> — Churches Helping Churches<br> <strong>31:12</strong> — From Attendees to Disciple Makers<br> <strong>31:55</strong> — Closing Prayer</p>
May 27, 2026
Radical Alignment: Ways to Not Get Stuck, with Doug & Bart
<p>What happens when churches disconnect discipleship from evangelism?</p><p>In this episode, Doug, Bart, and Vince unpack why so many believers never share their faith, how churches drift away from personal ownership of the Great Commission, and why relational evangelism may be one of the most overlooked drivers of real discipleship growth.</p><p>Vince shares his unlikely story of becoming a Christian before ever meeting one, powerful stories from church planting in Las Vegas, and practical insight into how churches can equip believers to naturally share life, stories, and Jesus.</p><p>If you've ever wondered why evangelism feels forced, why believers struggle to engage missionally, or how churches can build lasting Great Commission culture, this conversation is for you.</p><p>New to Intentional Churches? Start here:<br>intentionalchurches.com</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 — The evil clown who came to destroy a church… and forgot to do it<br>01:26 — Welcome + introducing Vince Antonucci + Alignment Workshops<br>02:39 — Vince's background: Jewish mother, gambler father, America's Most Wanted story, and discovering Jesus without ever meeting a Christian<br>05:33 — “I held a meeting of all the Christians I knew… it was just me.”<br>06:30 — Why relational evangelism became Vince’s lifelong passion<br>07:26 — Why the Great Commission is still the one thing Jesus clearly told us to do<br>09:06 — How did the church drift away from personal ownership of evangelism?<br>12:30 — Why close friendships with lost people change everything<br>13:33 — Church planting in Las Vegas: the rookie pimp story and unexpected transformation<br>16:48 — The evil clown story: from sabotage plan to salvation story<br>19:31 — The collaboration behind The One More Initiative<br>22:22 — Vince’s journey creating an evangelism campaign for churches<br>25:26 — How The One More Initiative fits into Radical Alignment strategy<br>27:28 — Discipleship vs evangelism: why churches often separate what Jesus joined together<br>30:08 — Why living on mission accelerates spiritual growth<br>33:27 — Why many church leaders have given up hope that believers will share their faith<br>33:52 — Forced evangelism vs natural evangelism<br>35:14 — The story of Destiny: from never sharing Jesus to leading friends to faith<br>37:11 — Evangelism Explosion, control, and what happens when mission becomes overly scripted<br>41:53 — The One More Book: guidebook, devotional, inspiration, and practical equipping<br>45:56 — Practical next steps for church leaders<br>46:42 — Vince’s challenge: Are we equipping people to actually know what to do?<br>48:30 — Bart’s “Relational Reach Zone” exercise<br>50:07 — Why the Great Commission was always meant to be a team sport</p>
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