Enjoy the church planting rollercoaster
Vince McMahon
In this episode of the Shock Absorber, the guys dive into a range of topics that related to church planting given Joey (Ryde gathering) and Jai (Yarrawarrah and Cronulla gatherings) were on the episode.
They start with a number of cultural artefacts—including a discussion on the new Extremely Large Telescope in Chile, a documentary on WWE’s Mr. McMahon, and the biography of John Paton.
The guys then focus on iterative church planting and its role in shaping long-term growth, then highlight the struggles church planters face, particularly when reaching out to diverse demographics and adapting to varying contexts.
As the conversation progresses, they share thoughts on what lies ahead for the church plants they are responsible for in 2025. They episode concludes with practical advice aimed at current and aspiring church planters, emphasising the importance of perseverance and flexibility.
Discussed on this episode
The Replacements
The Extremely Large Telescope
The Ringer
Andre the Giant documentary
Mr McMahon documentary
Logan Paul's Best WWE Moments
John G Paton: Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New Hebrides
Empire podcast
Silk Roads: A New History of the World, by Peter Frankopan
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