Church of God Network Podcast
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50 episodes
Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Today’s episode is about religious discrimination and what happened when Dusti Howell—a tenured college professor—was challenged after taking time off for God’s Holy Days.For decades, Dusti was able to observe the Holy Days without issu...
Clean Meets Ep. 5: Church Merch!
Today we’re sharing our 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 we’ve collected over the years—from classic throwbacks to items you probably didn’t even know existed.It’s a mix of laughs, nostalgia, and appreciating the history that’s brought us...
Clean Meets Ep. 4: Bible Stories That Should Be Movies
Movie buffs + Bible nerds… this episode is for you.Today we’re asking an important question:𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬… 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙮𝙚𝙩?!In this episode we pick:🍿 Bible storie...
Think Responsibly, Ep. 3: Facts, Assumptions, & Assessments
Today we’re breaking down three things that shape almost every conversation:1. Facts2. Assumptions3. AssessmentsThey may sound similar — but they’re not the same. And confusing them can quietly distort how we think, ...
Clean Meets, Ep. 3: Hymn Battle - Our Top 3 Picks
In the newest episode of 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬, we each choose 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝟯 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙮𝙢𝙣𝙨 and talk about the memories, meaning, and faith tied to them. It turns into a fun, honest discussion about music in Church and how it shapes our worship.
Think Responsibly - Ep. 2: Expertise or Echo Chamber? How to Evaluate Expert Opinions
Today we’re talking about a trap everyone falls into: the Appeal to Authority fallacy—when we assume something is true just because an “expert” (or someone influential) says it is… without actually looking at the evidence or whether they’re eve...
Clean Meets - Ep 2: Our Top 3 Spiritual Songs
This time, we’re each sharing our 𝙩𝙤𝙥 3 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨—songs that may not fit the “Christian music” label, but carry deep personal and spiritual significance for each of us.We laugh a lot, reflect on why...
Think Responsibly - Ep 1: Thinking About How We Think
Our brand-new podcast series 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 is officially HERE!This series is 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 and how our thoughts shape our walk with God and process of conversion more than we realize. We’ll be talking cognitive biases, ...
Connecting to God through Music: Different Perspectives
Some like guitars and drums. Others prefer choirs and hymns. And sometimes…those preferences can quietly divide us.In this episode, Tim & Chantelle unpack why music is so personal, how it shapes our worship, and what it means to tru...
Leading with Wisdom: Lessons from a Lifetime (with guest Mr. Francis Bergin)
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:✨ W...
Clean Meets - Ep 1: Favorite Feast of Tabernacles Traditions
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 ha...
The COG Cold Wars - Hidden Conflicts & Our Struggle with Sin
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 come...
What is MissionAssist?
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 th...
Find a Need, Fill It!
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 ...
The Stories We Tell Ourselves & How They Shape Our Connections
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 hidd...
Cross-Fellowship in the UK
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 nex...
Helping Others Without Hurting
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: ✨ Tack...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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!
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 ...
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...
