Episode 73: Seminary Trained, Missionally Unprepared- Mark Douglas
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton Smith interviews Mark Douglas, exploring his journey from a traditional pastoral role to a more transformative approach to ministry. Mark shares his experiences of feeling inadequate and frustrated within the prevailing church model, the challenges he faced in his ministry, and the realizations that led […]
Episode 72: Signs, Wonders, and Empowering Believers- Suzie Judd
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton Smith interviews Suzie Judd, a pastor and catalyst for disciple-making movements. Suzie shares her journey of faith, her early life, and the formation of her church with her husband, Matt. They discuss their approach to evangelism, the impact of signs and wonders, and the importance […]
Episode 71: The Fake Worry- Nick Roe
In this episode, Nick Roe shares his journey from being a youth pastor to stepping away from the traditional church model to pursue real estate and personal wellness. He discusses his early faith experiences, the challenges he faced in church leadership, and the business mindset he applied to ministry. Nick reflects on the struggles with […]
Episode 70: Building a Church of House Churches- Duncan Slaughter
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Duncan Slaughter, who shares his transformative journey from a life of partying to becoming a devoted follower of Jesus. Duncan recounts his early life filled with challenges, a supernatural encounter that changed his perspective, and his eventual decision to pursue seminary and church planting. […]
Episode 69: Transition the church, Hybrid Model or Pioneer?- Neal Karsten
In this conversation, Britton Smith and Neal Karsten explore the complexities of transitioning church models, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by different approaches to disciple-making. They discuss three primary paths: transitioning existing churches, adopting a hybrid model, and pioneering new works. The conversation highlights the emotional and practical difficulties faced by pastors and […]
Episode 68: 8 Cracks in the Foundation- Neal Karsten
In part 2 of our mini series, Neal Karsten join us again to discuss 8 different cracks we see in the foundation of the institution. The conversation explores the challenges faced by modern churches regarding branding, competition, and the implications of centralization versus decentralization. They emphasize the importance of aligning church practices with biblical foundations […]
Episode 67: Reevaluating Church Foundations- Neal Karsten
This is episode 1 of a special 3 part podcast series with our guest Neal Karsten. In episode 1, Britton and Neal navigate the complexities of church community, discipleship, and the impact of COVID-19 on traditional church models. They reflect on their experiences of gathering in homes, the challenges of empowering others, and the need […]
Episode 66: Methodology vs. Spiritual Parenting- Guy Caskey
In this episode of the Pastor to Pioneer podcast, Britton interviews Guy Caskey, who shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a passionate disciple-maker and church planter. Guy discusses his early struggles with identity and substance abuse, his radical encounter with God, and his subsequent call to ministry. He reflects on the challenges […]
Episode 65: Beyond Strategy and Letting God Lead- Daniel Towner
In this episode, Britton and Daniel Towner discuss Daniel’s journey from a non-church background to becoming a pastor and pioneer in Philadelphia. Daniel shifted from an acting career in New York City, to a pastoral role in ministry, including a role as a director of discipleship, and is now pioneering a simple movement. The conversation […]
Episode 64: Multiplying Disciples in New York- Mark Goering
In this episode, Mark Goering shares his transformative journey from a traditional pastoral role to embracing a simple church model focused on disciple-making. He reflects on his struggles with faith, identity, and mental health, and how a group of believers helped him find authentic faith. Mark discusses the challenges he faced while trying to implement […]
