The Venture 12 Podcast

THE FINALEThis is the final episode of the Venture 12 Podcast.Thank you for listening, supporting, and sharing the journey with us. We hope you enjoy our end-of-show reflections and a bit of fun in this episode—and be sure to stay until the very end for a special Christmas reflection by Alex and MarkAs always, keep sharing it far and wide, in every nook and cranny!God's PEACE to you all this Christmas.and farewell.Emma Cotterill Podcast Host Alex J Gibson Gibson Podcast Host/Podcast ProductionChris Mingay Podcast HostHanna Mingay Podcast Host/Book ClubsMark Cotterill Podcast HostBethany Gibson Podcast Host/ Book ClubJon-Anders Marthinussen Podcast Production Big thanks to the

This is our last but one (possibly ever) Venture 12 podcast. On this episode, we chat with Monica and Jeremy Chambers about The Art of Missional Spirituality: 31 Practices—practical ways to live a vibrant faith that draws you into the lives of others and the needs of your city.Don’t miss December’s show, when all the hosts come together for a special finale!Explore more resources from Monica and Jeremy at jemochambers.com.

The Second Half - How Reflection Transforms Your Life ForeverFor this episode, we’ve been given permission to share a conversation originally hosted on the Sagebrush Circles YouTube channel between our friends Brad Brisco and Lance Ford. We found it incredibly insightful—a natural “part two” building on our previous episode with Lance.How does reflection truly transform a life? In this rich conversation, Lance and Brad explore the journey of embracing self-awareness, letting go of false personas, and stepping into the second half of life with deeper purpose, freedom, and meaning. Through personal stories, timeless wisdom, and practical insights, they illuminate how life’s challenges can become gateways to growth, wisdom, and lifelong learning. We encourage you to check out the Sagebrush Circles YouTube channel for more conversations like this.Sagebrush Circles - YouTube

In this episode, we talk with Lance Ford about Sagebrush Circles—a fresh initiative and growing movement devoted to fostering cross-generational conversations between older and younger people. Whether it’s around fires, tables, porches, or any natural gathering place, Sagebrush Circles exists to recover something our culture has largely lost: face-to-face wisdom, passed down in love.Lance is the author of several books, including The Starfish and the Spirit and The Atlas Factor, and brings decades of experience in church planting, coaching, and consulting.This is part one of a two-part mini-series. In our next episode, we’ll listen in on a conversation between Lance and Brad Brisco, diving into why younger guys need older guys—and why older guys need younger ones.Enjoy.Check out Sagebrush Circles on Youtube.Ever wonder what really matters in life?SageBrush Circles

Promoting the Principles of Peacemaking through the Life of Jesus to Create Change in our World!In this episode we speak to Lisa Jernigan who is the President and CEO of Amplify Peace - a global peace-making movement that promotes the principles of peacemaking through the teachings of Jesus to create change in our world. They believe that peace and transformation begin within each of us individually and then flows outwardly to our families, communities and world.They intentionally and strategically provide opportunities, trainings, resources and experiences to connect people in respectful dialogue and effective communication, seeking to build bridges and plant seeds of God’s truth, hope, and peace where friendships are formed and compassion and empathy emerges.It is founded by women and creates a better story together by amplifying the voices of women, along with those who have been silenced and marginalized. The movement encourages new ways of thinking, seeing and responding to the world through local and global immersive encounters. For more information visit: https://amplifypeace.com/

Behind many successful leaders lies a hidden cost: disappointment, stress, strained relationships, and a life no longer at ease with itself. In this episode, we speak with Ceri and Simon Harris, leaders with vast experience in supporting people and organizations about their new book, 'Wholehearted Leadership: Leading from a Deeper Place', which explores how you can be restored and emerge, leading from your true self.https://wholehearted.solutions/organisations/

In a volatile world, it’s tempting to cling to safety and control whenever we can. But when we apply this to our lives as disciples, we miss the simple fact that faith involves risk. In this episode Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch urge a new generation to break free from the constraints of a risk-averse Christianity, embrace the unknown, and rediscover the exhilarating adventure of following Jesus.

Women, Life, Freedom - a conversation with Maral Saffar a movement activist in SwedenIn 2022 a movement exploded out of the killing of the young Mahasa Amini by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. It was a brutal awakening for many birthing protests across the world as well as grim retribution by the regime. In this episode I catch up with an old friend and freedom activist to hear how the fight for Women Life Freedom continues to shape her life and the life of many others.A Song for The MovementBarayeShervin Hajipourhttps://open.spotify.com/track/3E2nc5BNYn2wPztZkXGM25?si=52ac0490d5184190During the recent protests in Iran, a song called Baraye by singer/songwriter Shervin Hajipour became famous among protesters both outside and inside Iran. The title, Baraye, means “because of” or “for the sake of” in Persian and it is the word that starts every verse of the song. The song was composed during the early days of the 2022 uprising and soon became the anthem of the movement.

Tod Bolsinger is a leadership expert and author, known for his work on adaptive change and resilient leadership. He serves as the Senior Congregational Strategist for the Church Leadership Institute and is an Affiliate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tod has written several influential books, including "Canoeing the Mountains" and "Tempered Resilience. In this episode we talk to Tod about what the future of Christian leadership, ministry and training in rapidly changing world. Enjoy! "The future of leadership will begin with you getting comfortable with what psychologists say are the 3 hardest words for a human to say. I don't know. Most of us were trained never to say I don't know and so we fake it until we make it. We pretend we know, we act as if we knew all along. We believe that people only trust us if we have a solution or an idea. There's something actually, really, really powerful about someone who has great integrity. Who has demonstrated great credibility and trustworthiness to say the thing we're facing I've never done before. I don't know what to do, but it is ours to do. So will you join me in it. And that's when leadership of the future starts, it actually starts with, I don't know but we're gonna go, anyway. So let's go".

Our special guest today shares significant moments from his life story and how his journey has taken him from the Middle East to church leader in Scandinavia

In this episode we talk to Mark Nelson, church planter and pastor, and Heather Gorman, professor of New Testament about the divide and polarization we see in our world today. With insights from their new book “Lunchroom theology” they help us explore if there’s a different way we can live in this divided world, more aligned to the ways of Jesus? Hosted by Hanna Mingay and Chris Mingay

In this episode we talk to Rich Robinson about his new book All Change, Unlocking Kingdom Potential in a World Weren't Prepared For. Over the years Rich has led pioneering work in missional disciple making, kingdom innovation and organisational change across the world and this conversation is laced with insight, practices and processes drawn from the life and ministry of Jesus and those personal hard won experiences across many frontiers and contexts. If you are sensing, experiencing, or dreaming of change, then this book will certainly be a great gift and companion for the road ahead. Enjoy allchangejourney.com

Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story―the axis upon which the biblical story turns. In our ongoing quest to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that this conversation will never conclude―that there is always something more to be said. In this episode Brian Zahnd invites us to experience the kaleidoscopic mystery of the cross and the infinite ways to behold the crucified Christ as the beautiful form that touches and transforms all aspects of life.

In this episode, we are joined by two friends from Palestine. They share the history and plight of the Palestinian people, as well as open up about their own personal experiences and impact that the latest Israeli invasion in Gaza has had on them and those around them.

We speak to Angela Lam, founder of Hagar's Voice about abuse and the environments that enable them in the church but also how we can find routes to healing and safe spaces of transformation in the movement that Jesus started. HagarsVoice.com ClergySexualMisconduct.com Infinitum's True Self Check In Book Recommendation: Faith in the Face of Empire by Mitri Raheb Hagar's Voice on Socials @HagarsVoice (Facebook and Instagram

In this episode we talk to Rickard Cruz, missional leader and co-founder of Katalysator Sweden which has vision to plant the good news of Jesus in every place, in every ethnic group and in every subculture. In this conversation Rickard shares his experience and helps us reflect upon how we can meet our muslim neighbors and friends with a heart to learn and posture of curiosity to see what the spirit is already doing in their lives and attuning to loving ways we can speak about Jesus. https://www.rickardcruz.se www.katalysator.net

In this episode we meet Guillermo Navarrete and Seth Clark, who share with us the powerful story of Border Church and La Iglesia Fronteriza. This remarkable expression of the body of Christ at the San Diego-Tijuana border demonstrates its love for Christ through serving suffering humanity, pursuing justice for migrants and using their pinkies to pass the peace through the mesh metal walls between U.S and Mexico as part of their distinct and profound expression of worship. Church at the Wall Seth David Clark Church at the Wall: Stories of Hope Along the San Diego-Tijuana Border https://www.amazon.com/Church-Wall-Stories-Diego-Tijuana-Border/dp/0817018301

In this episode we talk to Hugh Halter, missional leader and author, about what it really means to bring our kids up in faith. Is our goal to raise religious kids, or are we hoping for something more? Hugh gives us great insight into what it could look like making the mission of God a family story.

In this episode, Bree Mills shares with us some foundational thoughts and wisdom around empowering micro church movements to emerge and flourish. She is an ordained Anglican Minister and director of Micro Movements Australia . ENJOY https://www.breemills.com.au/about

In this episode we share some prayers, poems and reflections for this unique Advent Season. We'd like to extend a big thank you to friends of the podcast; poets Sarah Bourns Crosby and Will Small for their inspiring and powerful words and contributions. Finally we'd also like to thank you all for listening to and supporting the podcast during 2023. We hope this reflective episode will give you something to ponder, perhaps give you something to discuss with others but ultimately draw you closer into the presence of Christ. May God bless you richly this Advent season and Merry Christmas! Contributions In Violence and Travail. Words by Walter Brueggemann, Voice Ashely Bowles, Music by Mark Cotterill Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. Notes on Advent: Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Blessed Is She: Words by Sarah Bourns Crosby (Advent Guide, Poems, Passages and Prompts) The Other Story by Will Small The Venture 12 Podcast Team Alex Gibson -  Host -Editor Mark Cotterill - Host, Music and Art Hanna Mingay -Host Chris Mingay - Host Kris Halliday - Host Emma Cotterill - Host Bethany Gibson - Host