Church of God Network Podcast

A community building podcast aimed at highlighting the perspectives, talents, and passions of brethren from across the various Church of God organizations.

WCG, Splits, & Trauma (with Debbie Caudle)

Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with licensed therapist Debbie Caudle to unpack what we went through as a community through the WCG split, subsequent church splits, and the trauma that followed.

09-25
58:32

Using Data to Understand the COG (with Mark-Phillip Pebworth)

Send us a textData is like a treasure map - it shows gaps, patterns, and always leaves you curious for more! And who better to help us decode it than Mark-Phillip Pebworth, our resident Bioengineering PhD and CGN's Research Director?!Mark-Phillip joins this podcast episode to help us ask the right questions and find new ways to serve the Church of God community!

08-29
47:47

5 Years Strong: The Impact, Growth, & Future of CGN

Send us a textIn this episode, CGN Board Members Tim and Daniel provide a behind-the-scenes look at Church of God Network's first 5 years including all of the challenges and triumphs along the way.

07-24
01:11:15

The Power of Helping Others (with Jennifer Carter)

Send us a textJennifer Carter joins us to discuss all things service projects! From heartwarming personal stories to tips on getting started in your local area, this one's packed with loads of tangible how-tos!

06-19
54:47

The Boot Scoot Fundraiser: Helping Kids Get to COG Camps (with Kelli Hogg)

Send us a textKelli Hogg and her family have a major passion for Youth Camps, so they use their annual fundraising event, The Boot Scoot, to raise money for them!In this episode, we share personal stories about camp and how such an important program can rally brethren from across the Church of God to support it!

05-15
55:52

The Conversion Process: A Universal Experience (with Rolfe Jones)

Send us a textWe had the pleasure of chatting with Rolfe jones about the fascinating dynamics between first and second-generation Christians. Building on the insights from Episode 21 with Dan Apartian, we explore the shared experiences that bring us together on our spiritual path, no matter where we come from.

03-27
51:30

Meaningful Work: Using Your Skills in Service (with Mike James)

Send us a textDive into our latest podcast episode featuring Mike James, a former CIA employee & current elder in Church of God, International!We explore how to develop and use our unique skillsets to serve in the Church, the importance of avoiding groupthink, and how seeking wise counsel from diverse perspectives can help create truly effective initiatives.

02-20
56:50

Called Behind Bars (with Garry Johnson)

Send us a textGet ready for a gripping journey in our newest podcast episode with Garry Johnson, founder of the nonprofit Covenant Concepts!Listen in as he shares his incredible testimony - from discovery God/The Truth in prison to spreading the Good News among inmates through Covenant Concepts post-incarceration.Covenant Concepts: https://covenantconcepts.org/History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman: https://play.history.com/shows/great-escapes-with-morgan-freeman/season-1/episode-8

01-17
01:03:05

Issues on Race in the COG (with Dr. Kennard Brown & James Navarro)

Send us a textJames Navarro and Dr. Kennard Brown join us for a frank conversation on the sensitive, yet crucial, topic of issues on race in the Church of God. We discuss past and present issues and how some of our cultural and organizational policies have caused unnecessary harm to our brothers and sisters in Christ. We also explore potential solutions and the need to discuss this openly and respectfully with each other as brethren.

12-13
58:38

Leading the Way: How Leadership Impacts the COG (with Jonathan Reedy)

Send us a textGet ready to dive into a dynamic conversation on the influence of leadership in our Church community with the fantastic Jonathan Reedy! Discover the keys to trust, leadership frameworks, and how YOU play a part.

11-01
01:02:49

The Difference Between 1st & 2nd Generation Christians (with Dan Apartian)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dan Apartian to discuss his viral sermon on the differences between 1st and 2nd generation Christians. What did your spiritual calling look like compared to that of your parents/grandparents? Was it extremely different or similar?"Differences Between 1st and 2nd Generation Christians" by Dan Apartian: https://www.ucg.org/sermons/differences-between-1st-and-2nd-generation-christians-0

09-06
51:02

The Sabbath Test (with Kelly McDonald Jr.)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sat down with Kelly McDonald Jr., Board President of the Bible Sabbath Association (BSA). We discuss the BSA's history, the importance of the Sabbath commandment, as well as what our posture should be toward other Sabbath keeping individuals.

07-19
57:54

The Most Rewarding Thing...Is People (with Victor Kubik)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sat down with former UCG President Victor Kubik to listen to his story about life in the ministry.*Correction (at 30:12 mark): Actual number of Sabbatarians in: Ukraine - 3,000Romania - 4,000Moldova - 3,000

06-21
01:02:15

Ministers Pursuing Cross-Group Fellowship (with Brian Orchard)

Send us a textIn this episode we talk with Brian Orchard (minister in COG The Father's Call) about his near death experience during COVID, the overwhelming love he received from people across the COGs, & how it inspired him to start finding ways to build bridges locally in the Body of Christ!

05-24
46:41

A Conversation on Human Evil (with Stephen Russo)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down again with Stephen Russo. This time we discuss evil, how it's portrayed in media, and how society interacts with the concept. We do so largely through the lens of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's work "The Gulag Archipelago".

04-26
01:01:57

Another RCG Story (with Dan Quimby)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down again with Dan Quimby. Listen to Dan's story as he shares all about his personal testimony in the faith, how he ended up in RCG, & why he eventually left.

03-22
59:51

Conflict & Reconciliation (with Gary Petty)

Send us a textUCG Pastor and Beyond Today presenter, Gary Petty, joins us to discuss conflict and reconciliation in the Christian life. We cover important topics ranging from the central conflict between us and God to the need for healthy conflict resolution between Christians.

01-30
01:01:54

Destigmatizing Porn Addiction (with Werner Solorzano)

Send us a textIn this episode, we got to speak with licensed psychotherapist and UCG member, Werner Solorzano. Werner wrote his thesis on how early family trauma can be a factor in sexual addiction and is very passionate about helping both young men and women work through the stigma surrounding this difficult topic so they can move on to healing.For more information about UCG's "Light of Hope" helpline, click below: https://www.ucg.org/members/news/light-of-hope-helpline-provides-mental-...

12-20
57:55

Should Christians Be Invested in Politics?

Send us a textDo politics and Christianity go together? Daniel Russo and fellow CGN board member, Corbin Rose, discuss this hotly debated topic!

10-31
50:07

The Bible as Narrative: A Better Way to Truth (with guest Richard Fowler)

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Richard Fowler, Vice President of the International Centre for World Peace, to discuss how understanding and sharing God’s plan in narrative/story form is the MOST impactful way to reach people in this modern age.

08-25
01:07:54

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