Rank #1: Part 1: Developing Female Leaders with Kadi Cole

Kadi Cole, author of the recent book Developing Female Leaders, shares about how God lead her to research and define the eight best practices that leaders can implement to maximize the potential of women in their churches in this special two-part episode. In part one, Kadi talks about her experiences in nursing, higher education, and vocational ministry and how these roles have uniquely positioned her to speak to leaders, both men and women, to help women lead and grow.
Jun 04 2019
25mins
Rank #2: Named + Known: Mistaken Identity with Jessica Moerman

Nov 12 2019
29mins
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Rank #3: Kicking Off the New Year & Legacy in 2020 with Heidy Tandy & Sarah Burnett

The Bloom Podcast kicks of 2020 and is all about our theme for the year of Legacy: Living Life with Intention. Sarah and Heidy talk through what they learned in 2019 and some of their own favorite tools that help them to set goals that lead to a legacy. If you listen through the end, they even reveal their Enneagram numbers. This episode will encourage you to start 2020 strong!
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Intentional Parenting by Doug Fields
Power Sheets by Cultivate What Matters
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Jan 08 2020
27mins
Rank #4: Positivity in Planting with Anne Milam

Anne Milam has played a lot of roles in her 25+ years in ministry and has obtained a lot of wisdom along the way. Heidy Tandy interviews Anne in this episode of the Plant Strong Podcast about how she has stayed positive and maintained an attitude of joy through several stages in her life!
Related Links: Psalm 19:14 The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen OnSite WorkshopsAug 15 2018
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Rank #5: Rene Clark on How to Discover Your Purpose & Live with Intention

This episode features Life Plan Guide Renee Clark. Renee helps others find out who they are (also goes way back with podcast host Sarah Burnett—it’s a great story!). Listen in to hear lots of wisdom on leading yourself well, just like Jesus did.
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The Gift of Being Yourself- David G. Benner
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Jan 22 2020
36mins
Rank #6: Developing Your Voice as a Speaker with Laura Buffington

30 women have been part of the “Preaching, Teaching, and Storytelling” Learning Community in 2018! This shows us that women in church planting are continuing to find their own unique voice. This episode features Laura Buffington, Content Developer for Rebel Pilgrim Creative Agency, and is a fantastic resource as you hone in on your speaking skillset—whether you’ve been preaching for years or are just getting started.
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27mins
Rank #7: Leaning Into Your Gifting with Sue Ferguson

How do we know what our role should be in a church plant? Sue Ferguson tells her story of what it was like starting Community Christian Church 30 years ago. Sue and Sarah chat about the lessons she's learned in leadership, leaning into her giftedness, identity, valuing family and leading a fabulous ministry. She and Sarah also chat about what it's like being married to a highly entrepreneurial spouse and much more.
Sue is an Associate Small Groups Director overseeing all the women's groups at Community Christian Church's Yellow Box campus. She is married to Dave Ferguson and mom to three awesome adults kids, Amy, Josh, and Caleb.
Apr 02 2019
41mins
Rank #8: Part 2: Developing Female Leaders with Kadi Cole

In part two of this episode, Kadi Cole gets practical and defines several ways that women can grow and develop—regardless of her stage in life! Kadi defines calling versus advancement and gives several examples of how she has determined her priorities throughout unique seasons in her life. Grab a pen and paper—you don’t want to miss this second part!
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Jun 11 2019
26mins
Rank #9: Soul Care with Mindy Caliguire

Aug 01 2018
35mins
Rank #10: Named + Known: Secure Identity with Sarah Burnett & Heidy interviewing

In our final episode of the year, we flip flop our usual format and Heidy Tandy interviews Plant Strong Podcast Host Sarah Burnett. Sarah wrote on the topic of secure identity in Named + Known and shares how she finds security in Christ in her everyday life. She also gives great advice to her "Church Planting Year One" self and discusses what she has gained from her interviews with incredible guests on the podcast this year.
Dec 10 2019
27mins
Rank #11: Autumn Katz: Risk Taking and Dreaming Big - Part 2

In part 2 of this episode with Autumn Katz, the ladies talk about risk taking and how to dream big for God. Autumn also shares some helpful practices in time management adding play into your life as you work hard.
Aug 27 2019
23mins
Rank #12: Named + Known: 'The Why?' with Dori Gorman & Heidy Tandy

This episode kicks off our fall series on identity! Dori Gorman gives helpful encouragement for church planters as she discusses the prologue of the book, Named and Known, diving into how Jesus elevated women. This conversation also includes discussion on how women can learn more about themselves and Scripture, regardless of their role in starting churches.
Resources
How to Handle Comparison with Dori Gorman - Episode 5 (Dori's first podcast on PSP) Who I Am in Christ by Neil Anderson Lies Women Believe and the Truths That Set Them Free by Nancy Lee Demoss Practicing the Presence of God by Nicholas Herman Developing Female Leaders by Kadi Cole Why Not Women by Loren Cunningham
Sep 26 2019
33mins
Rank #13: Leaving What's Comfortable with Rachel Short

Rachel Short is the Outreach and Communications Director at Project 938, a church in West Chester, PA that launched on Super Bowl Sunday in 2018. Rachel shares her experience moving from the corporate world to vocational ministry. She covers a lot in this episode—how the church can more effectively tell stories and engage people who are single, the ways the staff team at Project 938 prioritizes rest, and what she is learning in her seminary experience.
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One by One Welcoming the Singles in Your Church by Gina Dalfonzo
Mar 19 2019
39mins
Rank #14: I See in You: Empowering Others to Lead with Rachel Hunka

“I see in you” (ICNU) conversations are important on the journey of any leader! Rachel Hunka—church planter and Mission Coordinator at the One Center for Leadership in Canton, Ohio—talks about all things leadership in this episode. She covers how she has had significant ICNU conversations through growing up in the church and her seminary experience, as well as how she sets priorities on her leadership journey.
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May 14 2019
34mins
Rank #15: Named + Known: Unexpected Identity with Michaell Dupin

Michaell Dupin, Co-Pastor of Eastown Church in San Ramon, California shares her story of identity in this wisdom-filled conversation. Michaell discusses her chapter from Named and Known and gives several helpful words of encouragement on how leaders can discover their own identity and delve into the lies that consistently hold them back.
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Oct 29 2019
32mins
Rank #16: Named + Known: Unknown Identity with Kasey Jane

Many women battle feelings of inadequacy and struggle to care for themselves in the midst of church planting. Kasey Jane keeps it real on how she has fought against these pitfalls in this honest episode. This is a God-story of transformation!
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Nov 26 2019
34mins
Rank #17: High Impact Leadership with Albert Tate

This episode is packed with wisdom from Albert Tate! He shares about the importance of knowing our true worth—regardless of the size of our church or whatever we do during our days. Albert also talks about strengthening the local church, going with his gut, and the most common mistake he sees young leaders making today.
In 2012 he and his wife LaRosa planted Fellowship Church in Monrovia, CA. Albert is the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church, national speaker and podcaster.
Albert and LaRosa have four beautiful children. Albert serves on the Board of Trustees at Azusa Pacific University, the Museum for the Bible in Washington, D.C. and Global Church Planting Organization, Stadia. He was recently published in Letters to a Birmingham Jail: A Response to the Words and Dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in 2018 launched the Albert Tate Podcast.
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Jul 09 2019
28mins
Rank #18: Being a Woman in Church Planting with Debbie Jones

It’s always helpful to have someone ahead of us on the journey who has been there. This episode features the founder of Bloom, Debbie Jones, as she shares how this ministry got started and how she has encouraged countless women to live into their own calling.
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Dec 20 2018
34mins
Rank #19: Jenni Catron on Extraordinary Leadership

Jenni Catron is the founder of The 4Sight Group, a consulting group focused on developing healthy leaders and thriving organizations through coaching, consulting and culture workshops. In this episode, Jenni discusses what it looks like to love others with your heart, soul, mind and strength and how to prioritize leading yourself well--regardless of your leadership role or title!
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Aug 06 2019
31mins
Rank #20: Leading with Quiet Strength featuring Becky Murphy

Introverts and extroverts—both can be leaders! Leading with quiet strength in today’s fast-paced world can be a challenge. In this episode, Sarah Burnett interviews Becky Murphy, the Assistant for Stadia's Bloom ministry. They talk about practical advice on how to lead as an introvert and make smart choices about leading yourself well. Even extroverts will learn how to lead and include those who tend to be quieter on their teams.
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Apr 30 2019
26mins