Broadcast Church Planting Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with John Risbridger to explore what it means to raise and develop emerging leaders in today’s church. John shares openly about the ongoing call to keep growing as a leader, resisting the temptation to coast, managing energy as we get older, and staying curious, learning, and discovering. Together they discuss the quiet revival happening, and why more people are beginning to see the Christian faith as a credible option. The conversation also covers blind spots in churches, navigating challenging cultural conversations such as immigration, and capturing God’s heart for the nations. John reflects on his passion for training leaders, the many different paths people take into ministry, and how churches can cultivate environments where people grow without falling into unhealthy patterns of power or control. If you’re a church leader, planter, or someone passionate about investing in the next generation of leaders, this episode will inspire and equip you.

In this episode, Tom O’Toole chats with Fliss Riste, founder of The Reading Rebellion, a website helping parents, teachers, and church leaders discover children’s books that are not only beautifully written, but also full of hope, kindness, truth, and good amount of imagination. Fliss shares her passion for helping kids fall in love with reading, the challenges of finding quality, faith-affirming stories, and how she curates book recommendations that inspire courage, wonder, and a love for what is good. Whether you’re a church leader, parent, or simply care about the next generation, this conversation will equip you with ideas and resources to put truly great stories into young hands.

Aimé calls the Church to take child poverty seriously, not as a project, but as a calling rooted in Jesus’ own words. He shares moving stories from CRY’s global work and challenges the Church to serve the vulnerable with no strings attached. It’s not about results; it’s about love.

What does the gospel look like in a post-Christian, hyper-secular nation? Nathan explores how the French Church is learning to live as a resilient minority, rooted in Scripture, distinct from politics, and shaped by a cultural legacy of intellectualism. A challenging and inspiring call to live as a faithful remnant.

Gino shares the heart behind church growth in the Philippines, not through strategy alone, but through deep, relational discipleship. Drawing on Paul’s words to Timothy, he invites us to lead like spiritual parents and raise up the next generation with patience, love, and a vision for multiplication.

Dan, a former lawyer now planting churches in Northern Thailand, shares how working in Buddhist and animist contexts has completely reshaped his understanding of the gospel, the Church, and mission. This is a powerful talk on contextualisation, Spirit-led ministry, and what it really means to be a gospel-centred family of faith.

What does Spirit-led mission look like across cultures? Soroush reflects on his experiences in both the Middle East and the UK, drawing on John 4 to show how Jesus models humility, hospitality, and radical inclusion. A deeply moving call to mission without power, and to depend on the Spirit in all we do.

Risa shares her personal story of spiritual emptiness, depression, and how she encountered the living God. Her testimony is a raw, hope-filled reminder that the gospel reaches deep into the heart, and that God still moves in places of hidden pain.

Donna tells the story of a displaced and neglected community in Burundi — and how God led her and a small team to walk alongside them. It’s a story of trust, relationship, and transformation that challenges our understanding of charity, mission, and dependence on God.

In a world where mission is shifting and old models are fading, Rada unpacks a powerful framework for mission rooted in the Missio Dei, Incarnation, and the Kingdom of God. Thoughtful, theological, and deeply grounded in practice, this talk helps the Church navigate mission with cultural awareness and gospel integrity.

Raj Saha shares honest lessons from building a multiethnic church in Teesside that welcomes the marginalised. From cultural listening to joyful hospitality, this talk is full of wisdom for churches that long to reflect the beautiful diversity of the Kingdom.

Growing up under apartheid in Cape Town, Siviwe Minye reflects on how Jesus’ compassion in Matthew 14 has shaped his calling to be an activist for the gospel. He unpacks what it means to respond to injustice, racism, and poverty as followers of Christ, and urges the Church to live awake, discerning, and courageous.

In this episode, we chat with Tony Thompson, long-time church planter, leader of Hope Church Luton, and passionate advocate for cross-cultural mission in the UK. Tony shares wisdom from years of planting and leading churches in diverse contexts, including insights from his new book Building Multicultural Churches. He unpacks the challenges and beauty of creating church communities that reflect the rich diversity of God’s kingdom, not by flattening differences, but by embracing them. We talk unity, race, mission, leadership, and how the Church can respond to the shifting cultural landscape with authenticity and gospel-shaped inclusion.

Explore the beauty of Song of Solomon in this opening session. Discover why this poetic book has inspired believers for centuries, and how its themes of love reflect God’s heart for His people.

This session unpacks the passionate imagery of longing found in the Song, drawing parallels to our desire for intimacy with Christ. Explore how this spiritual yearning transforms our relationship with God.

Let’s look into the dual dynamics of love: the discipline of keeping oneself for God and the joy of giving oneself fully to Him. This lesson provides insights into living out a covenantal relationship with Christ.

Addressing the bride’s insecurities, this session highlights how God sees His people as wholly beautiful and cherished. Learn to let go of self-doubt and embrace the identity Christ gives you.

Explore the profound delight of the Bridegroom for His bride and the theological truths that underpin God’s love for His people. This lesson reveals the depths of Christ’s adoration for you.

Reflect on the moments of spiritual longing and apparent absence, exploring how God’s silence invites us to pursue Him more passionately. Discover the beauty of seeking and being sought by the Savior.