Episode 95: Are We Really That Good, or Is It the Building?- Taylor Getting
In this episode, Britton sits down with Taylor, a pastor, pilot, and lavender farmer from the Iowa City area, who shares his unlikely journey to becoming a church planter. Taylor opens up about a decade of trying every program, model, and strategy imaginable to reach one of the least churched communities in Iowa, only to […]
Episode 94: From Ritz Carlton to Living Rooms- Abraham Torres
In this inspiring interview, Abraham Torres shares his journey from traditional church roles to pioneering a home church movement in Orlando. Discover how he shifted from institutional church models to simple, relational gatherings rooted in love, discipleship, and community, emphasizing the importance of shepherding, love, and practical faith in everyday life. Check out this […]
Episode 93: Pastor to Pickleball-Joe Freudenberg
In this episode, Joe Freudenberg shares his journey from being a pastor to becoming a successful business owner in the pickleball court industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in navigating career confusion, the importance of finding clarity in the wilderness, and how he integrated his faith into his work. Joe also emphasizes the significance […]
Episode 92: Forgiveness and Forging a New Path- John Ray
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, John Ray shares his transformative journey from a traditional pastoral role to a more decentralized approach to ministry. After a personal crisis, John and his wife focused on restoration and healing, ultimately leading them to gather simply with their family and others. He discusses the challenges […]
Episode 91: “Welcome to My Home, I Am Not Your Pastor”- Felipe Echeverri
In this episode, Felipe Echeverri shares his transformative journey from a corporate career to full-time ministry, highlighting the challenges and experiences that shaped his faith. He discusses the deep existential questions he faced as a teenager, his experiences with church hurt, and the importance of community in healing. Felipe emphasizes the need for a new […]
Episode 90: Loving Others, Not Spiritually Managing Others- Gavin Duerson
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton Smith interviews Gavin Duerson, a simple church disciple-making practitioner from Lexington, Kentucky. Gavin shares his journey from being a mascot at the University of Kentucky to working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and eventually transitioning to leading a network of simple churches. He […]
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 […]
