Exponential NEXT Podcast

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 119

Series: Urban Missions 101: Why America’s Cities Need Missionaries Too

Description:

Why do we often think of missions as something that only happens overseas? In this episode, Dhati Lewis is joined by Missie Branch and Isaac Badaraco to help us rethink America’s cities as strategic mission fields and see urban missionaries through a new lens. Together, they explore the realities of staying rooted in difficult contexts, the calling and sacrifice required for long-term ministry, and the support urban missionaries need to faithfully serve where God has placed them.

This conversation is part of a collaboration between Exponential NEXT and MyBLVD, working together to equip and encourage leaders serving on mission in cities across the country.

Host:

Dhati Lewis – Urban Missions NEXT, Director

Guests:

Missie Branch – MyBLVD, CEO

Isaac Badaraco – One Life Christian Church (Long Island), Pastor

Category: Urban Missions NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 118

Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Description:

In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Andrea Chung shares her inspiring journey into ministry. She reflects on how a gentle prompting from God during a college summer break opened the door to a life of serving others, and how the faithful legacy of her father’s ministry helped shape her calling. Andrea also shares about planting and leading a church in Orange County, California alongside her husband, Will, offering encouragement to those seeking to faithfully follow God’s leading wherever He calls.

Hosts:

Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Guest:

Andrea Chung – Beloved Church, Co-Lead Pastor

Category: Women NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 117

Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Description:

In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Missie Branch shares her journey of faithfully walking with Jesus through various seasons of life, ministry, and leadership. From serving in a church plant to running a baking business to leading MyBLVD, Missie reflects on the importance of helping Christ-followers discover and live out their God-given calling. Her story offers wisdom, encouragement, and a compelling vision for serving God’s mission both within the local church and throughout the marketplace.

Hosts:

Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Guest:

Missie Branch – MyBLVD, CEO

Links Shared in Episode:

MyBLVD website

Category: Women NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 116

Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Description:

In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Simi John shares her passion for preaching and teaching the Gospel both within the local church and through her professional vocation as a physical therapist. Simi reflects on her journey of immigrating from India, the ways God has shaped her faith and calling, and her deep commitment to faithfully teaching Scripture. She also speaks about her heart to encourage and equip women to embrace their God-given calling, helping elevate the voices and leadership of God’s daughters for the flourishing of the Church and the advancement of the Kingdom.

Hosts:

Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Guest:

Simi John – Speaker/Author

Links Mentioned:

Simi John – Speaker/Author

Category: Women NEXT

Exponential NEXT Podcast Episode 115

Series: Candid Conversations About Women and the Church

Description:

In this episode of Candid Conversations About Women and the Church, Ashley Weece shares her journey of planting a church alongside her husband while raising a young family. With honesty and grace, she reflects on the joys and challenges of ministry, her passion for serving the Church, and the realities of navigating both affirmation and opposition in her calling. Her story is a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and faithful obedience to God.

Hosts:

Sue Ferguson – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Noemi Chavez – Women NEXT, Co-Director

Guest:

Ashley Weece – Iron Coast Church, Associate Pastor

Category: Women NEXT