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.
Episodes
Mr. Francis Bergin has seen decades of church life, leadership challenges, personal struggles—and through it all, God’s faithfulness.
In today’s episode, we talk with Mr. Bergin, a long-time Church of God elder from the UK, about:
✨ What makes leadership healthy (professionally & spiritually)
✨ Why tradition and history matter
✨ How he found his way into the COG
✨ Facing depression with th...
We teased it… and now the first episode of Clean Meets: A CGN Podcast has officially dropped!
This isn’t your typical COG podcast. The whole point? Not everything has to be serious all the time! Clean Meets is all about brethren hanging out, laughing together, and diving into lighthearted topics (still loosely tied to the Church of God).
Our first episode, we talk about each of our Top 3 Feast of Ta...
We’re sitting down with Jared Lorimer, a young adult from Australia who grew up in WCG…AFTER the splits, to talk about:
✔️ What it was like growing up in WCG post-split
✔️ The awkward silence around sin
✔️ And the healing that comes when we finally bring it into the light
This is a conversation about holding onto the truth + Christ in the midst of false teachings and the courage to deal with ...
What happens when an org wants to grow—but doesn’t have the time, tech, or bandwidth to make it happen?
That’s where MissionAssist comes in—CGN’s newest program built to help lighten the load for Church of God ministries by connecting them with COG professionals who already know how to build websites, manage livestreams, handle budgets, and more.
This episode dives into:
✅ Why we created MissionA...
This episode we’re sitting down with 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐧, member of the COG, nonprofit director, and passionate advocate for one simple but powerful idea: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭.
From church service to community outreach, Aaron shares how stepping up in small (or big!) ways 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪.
Why should we throw ourselves fully into whatever we do — even the “small...
Ever wonder why you react a certain way in relationships? Your subconscious core beliefs might be running the show without you even realizing it!
We sat down with Debbie Caudle, licensed therapist in the COG, to talk about how these hidden beliefs shape our interactions - and how to rewrite the ones that aren't serving us.
This week, we had 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙧, co-founder of 𝙄𝘾𝙁𝙒𝙋, on to tackle some BIG questions:
➡️ How do we build bridges across COG groups?
➡️ Why is trust such a slow (but necessary) process?
➡️ What will the Church look like in the next 10 years?
Richard also shares how a 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 🇬🇧 brought together nearly 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫...
Robert Onsando, a minister in CGI, shares his inspiring journey—from growing up 7th Day Adventist in Kenya to finding the Church of God and dedicating his life to faith and service.
But that’s not all—we also discuss:
✨ Tackling poverty in developing countries and empowering others through skills, not dependency.
✨ The incredible work being done through The Tabitha Outreach Foundation to b...
What happens when our social media habits shape how we engage with each other in the Church? Algorithms thrive on echo chambers and, as it turns out, they're not just a digital phenomenon! In this episode, we're unpacking how internet culture impacts the Church of God.
This week, we dive into an incredibly insightful testimony from our guest, who shares his journey in the Philadelphia Church of God. We discuss the challenges of living in a high-control environment, what ultimately led him/his family to leave, and the impact that decision had on them and their relationships. It’s a raw and thought-provoking conversation that highlights the strength and resilience of those who step aw...
Join 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.
Data 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!
In 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.
Jennifer 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!
Kelli 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!
We 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.
Dive 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.
Get 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 Morga...
James 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 brethre...
Get 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.
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