Episode 139 - Legacy Conversations: Drinking Deep - Wisdom for the Generations
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To conclude Season 7, Jill sits down with a spiritual mother, Debb Webb — a Kingdom teacher whose journey has moved from leading a traditional church to cultivating Spirit-led, home-based Kingdom communities as part of the Legacy Conversation series. This episode draws from a deep well of wisdom. It’s the kind of conversation that may feel like drinking from a fire hydrant — dense, layered, and overflowing with revelation. Together, Jill and Debb explore themes that range wide and deep: -The meaning behind the title “Son of Man” and key Hebrew words that reveal God’s heart...
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Episode 138 - Legacy Conversations: Truth, Trust & Identity - Leadership for the Next Generation
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In this Legacy Conversation, Jill sits down with longtime friend and fellow educator Chad McNatt, now the Head of Seattle Christian School. From serving together as principals in Rwanda to leading schools and ministries today, their conversation explores what it means to lead to and with the next generation while preparing them to lead in the future. Together they talk about: -The three threads the next generation needs most — Truth, Trust, and Identity -What today’s students need from leaders and mentors -How to equip and empower young people to lead now -The kind of leaders the next...
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Episode 137 - The Power of Blessing
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The Power of Blessing: Theology, Practice, and Presence Jill is joined by three key voices in the Local Houses of Prayer movement — Anne deLeyser (Director of Local Houses of Prayer), C’havala Crawley, and Sharon Van Horn — to explore one of the most beautiful and transformative practices in the Kingdom: blessing. Together, they unpack the theology, practice, and power of blessing—how it flows from God’s heart, shapes communities, and awakens spiritual renewal right where we live. Whether you’re a parent, ministry leader, or someone hungry to see the Kingdom come in your...
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Episode 136 - Faith Like a Child: A Conversation with Lacy Finn Borgo
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We’re thrilled to welcome back author, teacher, and spiritual director Lacy Finn Borgo to the Next Gen Now Podcast. In her book Faith Like a Child, Lacy invites us to rediscover the kingdom of God through the lens of childlike trust, wonder, and presence. In this episode, we dive deeper into: • What Lacy is learning about walking with Jesus in childlike faith. • How children model prayer, presence, and trust in ways adults often forget. • The importance of cultivating intergenerational discipleship...
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Episode 135 - More Than We Can Ask or Imagine: Ask for Nations & Generations Weekend
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On this episode, we look ahead to a powerful weekend at The Hills—November 15–17, 2025—when our church family will gather across generations and cultures to seek God together in worship and prayer. Senior Pastor Rick Atchley, Kingdom Expansion Minister Chris Shelby, and Valeria Guillory, a Young Adult leader, join us for a roundtable conversation about the heart behind the theme More Than We Can Ask or Imagine: Ask for Nations & Generations. Together we talk about: -Why this weekend is so important for our church in this season -How prayer is preparing us now through the altar...
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Episode 134 - Meet Samantha Williams: New Kids Minister at WFW
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In this episode of the Next Gen Now Podcast, we introduce Samantha Williams, the new Kids Minister at our West Fort Worth campus. Samantha shares her faith journey, how the Lord called her into ministry, and what drew her to join The Hills staff family. We talk about: -Samantha’s story of coming to faith and milestones along the way. -What drew her heart to kids ministry and how God has used her past experiences to prepare her for this role. -The opportunities she sees for kids, students, and families at West Fort Worth. -Her vision for partnering with parents and...
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Episode 133 - Meet Deborah Overall: New Early Childhood Kids Minister at NRH
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In this episode of the Next Gen Now Podcast, we sit down with Deborah Overall, the new Early Childhood Kids Minister at our North Richland Hills campus. Deborah shares her story of faith, her journey into ministry with children, and the call that led her to The Hills. We talk about: -How God has been at work in Deborah’s life and ministry journey. -What excites her most about serving kids, students, and families in this season. -How she senses the Lord is moving in the next generation at The Hills. -Practical ways you can pray for and encourage Deborah as she begins this new role. -You’ll...
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Episode 132 - From Student Ministry to Intergenerational Impact with Dr. David Fraze
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In this episode of Next Gen Now, we’re joined by Dr. David Fraze—former student minister at The Hills, now a national leader in youth and family ministry. Dr. Fraze reflects on how his time in local church ministry shaped his passion for intergenerational discipleship and explores how faith, family, practices, community and service intersect to form resilient young believers. We also dive into his role in the Tenx10 initiative, a nationwide effort to help faith matter more to the next generation. From practical wisdom to personal stories, Dr. Fraze offers encouragement for parents,...
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Episode 131 - Imagining All Generations
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What does it mean to be a truly intergenerational church—and why does it matter more now than ever? In this episode of Next Gen Now, we sit down with Wilson McCoy to explore the heart behind his new book, Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church. Wilson shares practical insight and biblical imagination for how the Church can bridge generational divides and become a community where every age is needed, known, and empowered. Many churches today face worry and concern over their collective future. One tragic consequence is that growing anxiety can turn inward...
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Episode 130 - Leader Equip #8- Better KIDStorytelling
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Saundra Botts (WFW) shares her breakout session from Leader Equip on Better KIDStorytelling. Dive into the unique KIDStory approach, using visuals, motion, and sound to help children absorb, recall, and retell the story of God. Learn practical techniques for storytelling that maintain the integrity of Scripture and create space for the Spirit to work. See link to . Reach out to us at and find more information about The Hills Church at .
info_outlineHear Shawn and Niki Fear describe their journey in following the way of Jesus. Listen to the way they describe, in awe, the way they are seeing how God has woven the througlines of Scripture and Life together. And how it is impacting everything -- their own journey, parenting their two girls, their jobs.