Talking all things discipleship, spiritual growth AND multisite in Europe! In this episode of the Rich Martin Podcast, Rich sits down with Paul Benger and Nathan Benger of Ikon Church in Chesterfield, UK. They discuss the journey of planting and growing a church in a non-transient European city, the challenges of merging churches, and the transitio…

Managing the mess of a church breakdown, a personal reflection on repentance as leaders and how God restores - their journey of going again!Join Rich Martin in this heartfelt conversation with Claire and Dan Maudhub. They share their profound and challenging journey of building a church, dealing with unexpected setbacks, navigating repentance and h…

Building Church in one of Europe's most secular cities - Dom and Sarah John In this episode, Dom and Sarah John, leaders of a thriving church in Cologne, Germany share their journey from studying theology in the UK to planting a church in Germany, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of building a church in a secular city. They discuss the impo…

Building Faith Communities in Secular Europe: A Conversation with Richard Lewis This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation between Rich Martin and Richard Lewis, focusing on the challenges and strategies of building church communities in secular regions of Europe, specifically Sweden. Richard Lewis shares his personal journey from being…

This podcast episode features a deep-dive conversation with Peter Wilson, a great friend and also a digital disrupter in the faith, church and well-being space! We cover many topics including The Four Cs of Church Focus: Cathedrals, Content, Crowds, and Control, The Digital World's Challenge to Traditional Church Models, Innovating Church Engagemen…

Navigating Finances and Faith: A Deep Dive with Bob and Linda Lotich In this episode of the Rich Martin Podcast, host Rich Martin interviews Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of Seed Time Ministry (www.seedtime.com), which helps individuals and churches globally manage money with a Christian perspective. They discuss the importance of viewing money th…

Reflections on Soul Church's Building Opening...watch Episode 37 Before this one! This is done Live in the car (with Dan Belshaw and Matt Harrison) driving back from the largest church building opening in Europe! We talk about the impression it had on us and what we loved about it! Enjoy 00:00 Introduction to Episode Two 00:12 Journey Back from Sou…

Are Church Buildings Needed?Thoughts on the largest church building opening in EuropeDoes Europe need more physical church buildings?In this brilliant episode (my opinion I'm aware!), I delve into the topic of physical church buildings and their pivotal role in communities. Joined by my friends, Matt Harrison and Dan Belshaw, we embark on a road tr…

This conversation is with Jo Hargreaves (https://johargreavestherapy.com/) who along with her husband is a pastor in a church in the UK. She also is a professional counsellor. Jo’s insights into building church teams that are whole and holy are wise and inspiring. Her own personal journey is shared which gives you an insight into how you can lead w…

OK...this is me..Rich Martin giving my 4 learns and insights from the last 12 months. Church has changed post-Covid and God is doing something new, this last 12 months has seen some amazing things start to come to the surface of Church and here is my take on 4 of those things! Enjoy Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9h…

This conversation with Dan Blythe is all about young people and the church. Dan is the Director of Alpha Youth and has a brilliant deep understanding of the youth culture of today! He talks about how local churches can win when it comes to engaging with young people! 👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ORbZlxNwHlI-xpL7Yi9hg?sub_confirma…

Episode 33 is with the amazing worship leader Lou Fellingham. Lou along with her husband Nathan have led worship for over 30yrs all across the UK and the world. Lou is a worship leader, speaker, and songwriter and in this conversation opens up about her learns from 30yrs of leading worship in all kinds of different settings. Lou and Nathan also hos…

Episode 32 is with Charlie Burke who is an experienced Church leader, specialising in leadership, and GDO's (God Desired Outcomes) in Ministry contexts. He's passionate about connecting leaders and is now the leader of Exponential Australia (see below). In this episode, Charlie talks about churches that have multiplying DNA at the heart of them. He…

Episode 31 is with Adam Graber (www.adamgraber.com). In today's chat, Adam takes us on a conversation around 'How is digital technology discipling us?' We also explore other digital avenues and how our faith and spirits can be engaged in this relatively young 'space' The digital era! Adam Graber co-hosts the Device & Virtue podcast, is a consultant…

Episode 30 is with Tom Lancaster - Tom and his wife Kati have planted a church in Zurich, Switzerland called: Kinhouse (https://www.kinhouse.online/). In this conversation, Tom talks openly all about the journey, and how he's had to change the way he views starting a church plant (including having no live worship on a Sunday!). Tom also opens up ab…

This episode is with a great church-building powerhouse of a couple, Steve and Angie Campbell. They have led the C3 Church in Cambridge (UK) for over 28 years, now a church in various locations but one that is deeply respected in the UK and around the world. Steve and Angie open up on lots of their journey including how they have navigated the 28 y…

Daniel Grothe - How he navigated a 'messed up' church experience, his journey of being mentored by Eugene. H Peterson, a look at how sticking in one geographical place is a biblical principal! I could write loads here.....but its essentially it's a brilliant open and raw conversation where Daniel unpacks all the above topics and more! Daniel Grothe…

In this episode, I speak with Gavin Calver - Gavin is the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance. He has a burning passion to see the church working together to share the Gospel throughout the UK. Formerly the leader of Youth for Christ and chair of Spring Harvest, he’s an ordained evangelist and regular public speaker, and has authored six books. Gavin t…

In this episode, I get to speak with Ps Leo Bigger of ICF Church, based in Zurich Switzerland (https://www.icf.church/en/) but with ICF church locations throughout Europe. Leo is renowned for his church building over many decades in Europe, his approach is innovative with a heart to reach those who have never heard the message of Jesus. We cover ma…

This episode is with one of the worlds leading trauma therapy teachers - Betsy De Thierry (https://www.betsytraininguk.co.uk/) who works with many organisations equipping them to deal with the effects of trauma in individuals lives. Betsy also is the senior pastor of a church in the UK called Freedom Centre, based in Bath (https://www.freedomcentre…

This episode is an insight into the journey 3 friends took in October 2021 – Matt Hooper, Pete Gardner and Rich Martin. With decades of friendship in the bank, we decided to call each other on a WhatsApp call every day for 30 days and confess our sins to each other. We wanted to see what would happen – we had all read and heard about other people d…

This podcast is with the amazing Jim McNeish (www.neish.co). A world-renowned leadership psychologist who helps leaders in every sphere to think differently. Jim has helped senior politicians and many well-known church leaders navigate through tough times and in this podcast he unpacks how you can lead whilst still dealing with your own dysfunction…

In this podcast, I get to speak with Pete Greig all about transitions in ministry and in life. Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teach…

Dr. Sharon Stone has pioneered Christian International in Europe over 24 years. She is referred to affectionately as “Europe’s Prophet”. In this podcast, we talk all about the church in Europe and how it can grow more in the prophetic. Dr Sharon shares her thoughts from the role of a prophet to the difference of a prophet and prophecy - She is one …

This podcast is a very honest and insightful look into the journey of two church planters, Ben and Bec Donovan who planted a church in Manchester UK. There journey of launching a church and it not working is told with great authenticity. They open up about what they would do different and advice they would give church planters before they plant! A …

In this podcast, I speak with Simon Gibbes about his research into the epidemic in the world of loneliness and its effects on the church. Simon has spent many years pastoring in the UK with Hillsong and has since gone on to study with Regents Theological College in London. This conversation is based around his final dissertation - Simon's insights …

So this is a bonus episode with myself (woop), and is based on a staff training session I did for a UK church. Over the last 12 months, I've had the thought regarding 'Vision Driven' churches or ministries and how they are having to move to a new 'V' - Values. It's a 20min unpacking of a thought and the video version is on YouTube (search Rich Mart…

In this podcast, I get to have a conversation with Alan Hirsch all about Ephesians 4 and the understanding of the roles of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd and Teacher (APEST). Alan is known for his innovative approach to mission and is widely considered to be a thought leader and key mission strategist for churches across the western world. …

In this podcast, I get to speak with Justin Dowds who is the CEO of Compassion UK. Justin is very open and honest about his role as a CEO and how he makes tough decisions. Justin also shares insights into how he works with his team to create a healthy workplace culture. Justin opens up about how he structures his Mondays and how he has a solid work…

Matt Hooper gives his insight into his journey of being a worship leader and also leading a new start-up church in the UK. His wisdom and years of understanding give great insider thinking when it comes to the role of worship in church and also his thoughts on leadership! Matt leads Kingdom Company (https://kingdomcompany.co/) along with his wife C…

In this BONUS EPISODE podcast, we get to hear from Les Moir who is the Executive Manager for the Word & Worship Trust, which aims to see the songs & sounds of the nations released. Les has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community and is the man behind the scenes who has helped shape much of what we sing an…

In this podcast... I get to speak to one of the UK's best and known Evangelists Mark Ritchie. We talk all things local church and Evangelism...does it need reinventing? You will hear Mark share his heart for the role of an Evangelist in the local church and how he sees it working! Note on our incredible sponsor, Compassion! To make the podcast happ…

In this podcast... Anthony unpacks in a raw and honest way the journey he has been on from building a 'Mega Church' model to where he now finds his churches in more a micro church model. His insight and findings are thought-provoking and his way of talking church building methods is inspiring! I LOVED chatting to him and I know you will love listen…

Clare and Paul have been working in the church creative space for a long time. Paul has spent 9 years with Hillsong Worship and now oversees all digital business for Integrity Music worldwide and Clare has spent 20 years using her creative gifts to build the local church in the UK. They have some seriously good stuff to say. From how to think creat…

Andy Hawthorne is the real deal! On this episode, he unpacks his 30+ years of ministry of reaching some of Europes most poor people groups with the good news! His raw, authentic approach to reaching people is inspiring and one of the best interviews I've done. It will challenge and inspire you so buckle up for episode 9! Note on our incredible spon…

Mike is a world leading data scientist and in this episode speaks about the future of church and artificial intelligence...a great conversation and one that makes you think about the future.

Dom and Renke are best friends who run churches in Germany in different cities. They talk openly and honestly about their journey and learns from the past 5 years of church planting.

A conversation all about church discipleship and how a tool developed at Mercy has helped 1000s of people in their walk towards freedom in Christ.

Jon has taken on a church in Norwich UK and now finds himself at the heart of raising millions of pounds to build a new building! His insight and leadership wisdom is inspiring - this is a raw and honest episode.

Taken from a session, I did for an online church conference, this episode un packs some easy wins when working with volunteer teams!

Dave talks openly about some wins of buildings he’s used and some of the pitfalls. He’s got a great take on the journey he’s been on from renting buildings to being in a permanent one! He also throws in lots of church building leadership insight.

Peter and Josh talk about how churches can improve their marketing and where to start! These guys are the real deal, love Jesus and are passionate about churches improving in their ability to let people know about Jesus!

Steve talks openly about the journey of being 2nd in charge, from his time in Hillsong Australia to serving here in the UK. Steve has a brilliant take and excellent wisdom on leading as the 2nd in charge.