Episode 89: Don’t Prop Up What’s Failing- Jeff Jackson
In this episode, Jeff Jackson shares his transformative journey from being a pastor to an entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community, accountability, and extreme obedience to God, as well as his struggles with sin and the journey towards redemption. Jeff emphasizes the need for […]
Episode 88: 21 Years of the Same Sunday- Turner Moore
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton Smith interviews Turner Moore, a former traditional church pastor who transitioned to leading a home church. Turner shares his journey from a mega church environment to a more intimate church setting, discussing the challenges and realizations he faced along the way. He reflects on the […]
Episode 87: Bama, Belize, and Beyond- Todd Henderson
Todd Henderson spent nearly 40 years as a Methodist pastor, but COVID revealed a hard truth: he had been making members, not disciples who could make disciples. Despite loving his congregation, he realized the prevailing church model was a “beautiful black hole” that would always consume attempts at pioneering disciple-making movements. At 60 years old, […]
Episode 86: From Stage to Sidelines-Tyler Ingalls
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Tyler Ingalls shares his journey from a supportive Christian upbringing to becoming a youth pastor and basketball coach. He discusses the challenges he faced in youth ministry, the importance of holistic discipleship, and the need for parents to engage spiritually with their children. Tyler emphasizes the […]
Episode 85: The Pros and Cons of Pastors Pioneering-Neal Karsten
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer Podcast, Neal Karsten and Britton discuss the unique qualities that make pastors well-suited for pioneering new church models, as well as the challenges they face in this transition. They explore the importance of conviction, the loneliness of pioneering, and the need for detox from traditional church models. […]
Episode 84: Success on the Fringe- JJ Hefley
Summary In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, host Pastor to Pioneer speaks with JJ Hefley, a former pastor turned pioneer of simple church movements. They discuss JJ’s journey from traditional ministry to a focus on disciple-making movements, and the challenges of shifting a church’s paradigm towards community engagement and ownership. JJ shares […]
Episode 83: Can You Transform Church DNA?- Jim Gulish
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Jim Gulish shares his journey from a traditional pastoral role to pioneering new forms of ministry in Michigan. He discusses his early faith experiences, the challenges of church planting, and the importance of discipleship over mere attendance. Jim emphasizes the need for contextual understanding in ministry […]
Episode 82: A Story Worth Telling- Rod Hammonds
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Rod Hammonds, a former pastor who transitioned from a successful business career to ministry. Rod shares his journey of faith, the impact of COVID on his life, and his passion for missions and recovery ministry. He discusses the importance of personal healing and the […]
Episode 81: Saturation vs. Sustainability- Brad Pickens and Eric Green
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton hosts Brad Pickens and Eric Green, who share their transformative journey from being church elders in a mega church to establishing a network of micro churches focused on discipleship and community. They discuss their personal faith journeys, the challenges of transitioning from traditional church models, […]
Episode 80: Finding Identity Beyond the Church Building- Paul O’Brien
In this episode of the Pastor of Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Paul O’Brien, a former pastor turned hospice chaplain. Paul shares his journey of faith, the challenges he faced in traditional pastoral roles, and his transition to a microchurch model. He discusses the importance of community, the role of shepherding in various contexts, and the […]
