Podcast
Blackhawk Church Next Steps
Hosted by Blackhawk Church · EN
Welcome to Next Steps, a podcast from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI. We believe that following Jesus is a lifelong journey, so no matter where you’re at, there’s always a next step to take. Each episode we’ll create space for real conversations—about the questions we wrestle with, the challenges we face, and the hope we find in Jesus. Our goal isn’t to have it all perfectly figured out, but to walk faithfully towards Jesus together.
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Behind the Scenes | Alpha
Yesterday00:25:50Tap to summarizePastor Chris sits down with Pastor Daniel Owen and JP Heres for a behind-the-scenes look at Alpha, a conversational space where people can explore faith, ask honest questions, and belong before they believe. They share stories about how God has been working through Alpha recently and how you can be part of it.ResourcesThe Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Alpha - https://blackhawk.church/event-finder/courses/alpha/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes | Why We Do Church the Way We Do
1w ago00:36:34Tap to summarizePastors Matt Metzger, Joel Hassenzahl, and Tiffany Malloy talk about what it looks like for Blackhawk to be an outward-facing church and our vision of reaching our city with the gospel. Why do we design our services with people who aren't Christ-followers in mind? What's the point of invite events? And what role does each of us play ? This conversation is about the vision behind the way we do church, and what it means to be part of it.ResourcesThe Hub | Blackhawk ChurchHave questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Making Space | New Sermon Series
2w ago00:15:16Tap to summarizePastors Chris Kopp and Tiffany Malloy introduce Making Space, a new series on spiritual practices for life today. They share the vision behind the series, what six practices you can expect, and what they hope it does in our community.ResourcesThe Hub | Blackhawk ChurchHave questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Your Exodus Questions, Answered Part 2
4w ago00:41:47Tap to summarizeWe are wrapping up our Exodus series with another round of Q+A. They dig into the golden calf story, what set the Levites apart, why their response was really an act of allegiance in a civil war, and how to make sense of God commanding violence right alongside "do not murder." Pastor Charles also unpacks a key shift between the Old and New Testaments and why Jesus changed everything.ResourcesExodus Resource Page & JournalThe Hub | Blackhawk ChurchHave questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes | Blackhawk Kids
Apr 3000:22:11Tap to summarizeIn this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Emilie Shields, Associate Director of BKids, and Kaylee George, BKids Fitchburg Coordinator, to talk about what happens behind the scenes of BKids on Sunday mornings. They share what they love about the ministry, some of the harder parts of the work, and how you can get involved through praying or serving.ResourcesBlackhawk Kids- https://blackhawk.church/kids/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes | Impact Ministry
Apr 2300:37:39Tap to summarizeIn this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Susan Demel, Director of Blackhawk Impact Ministry, and Adam Penning, Pastor of Blackhawk Downtown, to talk about how God is using Blackhawk locally, nationally, and globally. Adam also shares recent stories from partnerships with local organizations in downtown Madison.ResourcesBlackhawk Impact Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/serve/community-world/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Care Ministry Takeover | When Caring for Others Starts to Drain You (And What to Do About It)
Apr 1600:37:18Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt exhausted by caring, you're not alone, and you're not failing. In this episode, Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care, talk honestly about compassion fatigue: the signs, the causes, and what to do when the weight of caring for others starts to feel like too much. From setting boundaries to giving yourself permission to rest, this conversation is for every caregiver who needs to be reminded that you need care too.ResourcesBlackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Care Ministry Takeover | The Stuff We Don't Talk About Enough
Apr 900:30:50Tap to summarizeSome struggles don't show up on the surface, but they're there. In this episode, Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care, open an honest conversation about the experiences people in our community may keep silent about: mental health, loneliness, and relationship strain. They explore why these topics can feel taboo in church, why depression and anxiety aren't failures of faith, and how to recognize when someone around you, or you yourself, might be hurting. So let's talk about it. Shame thrives in silence, and you were never meant to carry this alone.ResourcesBlackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Care Ministry Takeover | How to Show Up When You Don't Know What to Say
Apr 200:27:24Tap to summarizeHave you ever frozen when someone shares something hard, unsure of what to say? Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care Ministry, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care Ministry, share why our instinct to "fix it" often misses the mark, and what people actually need in their most painful moments. From helpful phrases to the words that hurt even when well-intentioned, this episode gives you practical tools for showing up well, even when it feels awkward. You have more to offer than you think.ResourcesBlackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
Transcribe →Behind the Scenes | Care Ministry
Mar 2600:32:21Tap to summarizeIn this Behind the Scenes episode, we sit down with Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care, to talk about Care Ministry at Blackhawk. What does the Care team actually do? They share what care ministry is, how God led them to it, and who makes up the team (the answer might surprise you).Whether you've walked through a hard season and found support at Blackhawk or you've never heard of Care Ministry before, this episode will give you a closer look at how God is using this team to love and care for our church family.ResourcesBlackhawk Care Ministry- https://blackhawk.church/care/The Hub - https://blackhawk.church/hub/Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.
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