S2E2 Getting and keeping the church on mission with Dave Jensen
Release Date: 01/22/2025
S3E5 When Women’s Ministry Is Built to Grow
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Thinking Right to Move Right: When Women's Ministry is Built to Grow What does it look like to build a women’s ministry that actually helps women grow — not just attend? In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Lindsey Yeagley is joined by Beth Harrell, Women’s Ministry Director at Old North Church, for a practical and honest conversation about intentionality in women’s ministry. Together, they explore how existing ministries—like Bible studies and gatherings—can be used more thoughtfully to encourage maturity, evangelism, and long-term fruit. Beth shares wisdom from years...
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S3E4 Building Pathways for Women to Grow
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Thinking Right to Move Right: Building Pathways for Women to Grow What does it actually look like to help women take their next step toward maturity in Christ? In this episode of The Everyday Ministry Podcast, Marty Sweeney sits down with Beth Harrell, former Matthias Media staff member and now full-time Women’s Ministry Director at Old North Church. Together, they explore how thoughtful ministry structures—paired with patient, relational discipleship—help women move from events to engagement, and from attendance to maturity. Beth reflects on the importance of building clear pathways for...
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S3E3 Thinking Right to Move Right: How the Gospel Shapes Christian Growth
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How do Christians actually grow in maturity — and what does it look like for the gospel to shape our everyday lives? In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney continue their conversation about growing toward maturity in Christ by focusing on the means God uses to grow his people: his Word, prayer, and his people. A central theme of this episode is the difference between simply memorizing gospel truths and truly internalizing the gospel so that it shapes how we think, pray, obey, and help others grow. Lindsey and Marty explain why having a clear framework like...
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S3E2 Thinking Right to Move Right
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In this episode of Everyday Ministry, Lindsey Yeagley and Marty Sweeney dig into the disciple-making idea of “moving to the right”—a phrase that comes from The Trellis and the Vine and The Vine Project by Tony Payne and Colin Marshall. They explore what it means to grow in maturity in Christ, why right thinking about the gospel leads to right living for Jesus, and how the Two Ways to Live framework helps us pursue daily growth as disciples. Together, they unpack how gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence, how sanctification is both God’s work and our daily choice, and why looking...
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S3E1 From Cereal Chats to Gospel Clarity: Sharing the Good News with Confidence
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Lindsey and Marty kick off Season 3 with a fun breakfast chat that flows into a deep, practical conversation about sharing the gospel. They explore how the Two Ways to Live framework offers structure and freedom, helping Christians speak naturally and confidently about Jesus. Key Topics Why talking about cereal reminds us of the joy of sharing Jesus What Two Ways to Live is and why it’s helpful Handling the “hard parts” of the gospel like sin and judgment Tips for practicing gospel conversations with friends, kids, and neighbors How gospel clarity fuels gospel confidence ...
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BONUS: Evangelism & Apologetics: Frenemies?? with Tony Payne
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In this bonus episode marking the end of Season 2, we’re sharing a special breakout session from Evangelize 2024 with Tony Payne. It’s an insightful and practical deep-dive into the complex relationship between evangelism and apologetics. Tony unpacks seven types of persuasion Christians often engage in—from gospel proclamation and responding to objections, to lifestyle witness and cultural engagement. With clarity, biblical depth, and plenty of humor, he challenges us to lead with the gospel, remain compassionate, and avoid getting sidetracked by secondary concerns. This is a...
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S2E9 Turning Up the Evangelistic Heat – Practical Next Steps
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In this special season of Everyday Ministry, we’re bringing you key takeaways from Evangelize 2024! Hosts Marty Sweeney and Lindsey Yeagley discuss practical ways to raise the evangelistic temperature in our churches. Instead of just talking about evangelism, how do we take action? In this final episode, we explore concrete steps you can take: ✅ Pray with purpose – New Testament prayers focus on believers having boldness, not just on non-believers coming to faith. Try the Two for Two challenge: pray for 2 non-Christian friends for 2 minutes daily. ✅ Scatter gospel seeds –...
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S2E8 Q&A Panel with Marty, Tony, Dave and Mack
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Evangelize 2024 (Day 3 Session 8) Q&A Panel with Marty Sweeney, Mack Stiles, Dave Jensen and Tony Payne. What if evangelism isn’t about personality but about culture? In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Q&A session on how churches can prioritize evangelism without making it an afterthought. From balancing leadership responsibilities to the effectiveness of short-term missions, our speakers tackle the tough questions with clarity and conviction. Are large events the answer? How do we shift church culture? Tune in for practical insights that will challenge and equip you...
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S2E7 From disciple to disciple-maker with Dave Jensen
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Evangelize 2024 (Day 2 Session 6) What is one of the greatest challenges facing the church today: moving Christians from disciples to disciple-makers. While external hostility often gets the blame, the truth is, the biggest blockage to evangelism lies within us as believers. So, how can we overcome fear, guilt, and discouragement to create a culture where evangelism thrives? Key Topics Covered: The two conversions in evangelism: non-Christian to disciple, and disciple to disciple-maker. Why the biggest challenge to evangelism isn’t “out there” but within the church. Practical strategies...
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S2E6 How do I get started in evangelism? with Mack Stiles
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Evangelize 2024 (Day 2, Session 5) Resources mentioned: Learn the Gospel Music: Fun Kid - Quincas Moreira
info_outlineThis episode features the opening session of Matthias Media’s Evangelize 2024 conference, with Dave Jensen unpacking how to get and keep the church on mission. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Dave shares powerful insights into mobilizing congregations for evangelism, staying grounded in the gospel, and fostering a culture of outreach. Whether you’re a church leader or a passionate believer, this session will challenge and inspire you to prioritize the mission of making Christ known.
Resources mentioned:
- Two Ways to Live
- Grill a Christian by Roger Carswell
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Music: Fun Kid - Quincas Moreira