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
33 episodes
Social Media, Influence, & Extremism
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 i...
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Episode 33
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1:08:24
My Time in the Philadelphia 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,...
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Episode 32
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1:23:23
WCG, Splits, & Trauma (with Debbie Caudle)
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.
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Episode 31
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58:32
Using Data to Understand the COG (with Mark-Phillip Pebworth)
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 joi...
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Episode 30
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47:47
5 Years Strong: The Impact, Growth, & Future of CGN
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.
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Episode 29
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1:11:15
The Power of Helping Others (with Jennifer Carter)
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!
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Episode 28
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54:47
The Boot Scoot Fundraiser: Helping Kids Get to COG Camps (with Kelli Hogg)
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 ...
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Episode 27
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55:52
The Conversion Process: A Universal Experience (with Rolfe Jones)
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...
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Episode 26
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51:30
Meaningful Work: Using Your Skills in Service (with Mike James)
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 avoidi...
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Episode 25
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56:50
Called Behind Bars (with Garry Johnson)
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...
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Episode 24
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1:03:05
Issues on Race in the COG (with Dr. Kennard Brown & James Navarro)
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 c...
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Episode 23
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58:38
Leading the Way: How Leadership Impacts the COG (with Jonathan Reedy)
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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Episode 22
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1:02:49
The Difference Between 1st & 2nd Generation Christians (with Dan Apartian)
In 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 d...
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The Sabbath Test (with Kelly McDonald Jr.)
In 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 ke...
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Episode 20
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57:54
The Most Rewarding Thing...Is People (with Victor Kubik)
In 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 ...
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Episode 19
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1:02:15
Ministers Pursuing Cross-Group Fellowship (with Brian Orchard)
In 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...
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Episode 18
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46:41
A Conversation on Human Evil (with Stephen Russo)
In 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...
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Episode 17
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1:01:57
Another RCG Story (with Dan Quimby)
In 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.
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Episode 16
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59:51
Conflict & Reconciliation (with Gary Petty)
UCG 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...
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Episode 15
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1:01:54
Destigmatizing Porn Addiction (with Werner Solorzano)
In 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 wome...
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Episode 14
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57:55
Should Christians Be Invested in Politics?
Do politics and Christianity go together? Daniel Russo and fellow CGN board member, Corbin Rose, discuss this hotly debated topic!
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Episode 13
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50:07
The Bible as Narrative: A Better Way to Truth (with guest Richard Fowler)
In 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 a...
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Episode 12
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1:07:54
Letting Go Saved My Life (with Guest Reinhard Klett)
CGN President, Daniel Russo, sits down with Reinhard Klett to discuss the importance of letting go and the impact it can have on the Christian life. Reinhard is a certified high performance coach and author of the book "Letting Go Saved My Life...
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Episode 11
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43:57
Entrepreneurship & Risk Taking in the COG
CGN Board Members, Isaac Garcia and Daniel Russo, discuss entrepreneurship, risk taking, and faith in the context of the Christian life and the Church of God.
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Episode 10
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56:00
Choosing Friendship Through a Split (with Chantelle West & Julia Stewart)
CGN Board Member, Chantelle West, sits down with her long time friend, Julia Stewart. They discuss how an organizational split impacted them emotionally and spiritually and how they chose to maintain their close friendship through it all.
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Episode 9
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