In this episode of the Shock Absorber, the guys dive into a range of topics that related to church planting given Joey (Ryde gathering) and Jai (Yarrawarrah and Cronulla gatherings) were on the episode.

They start with a number of cultural artefacts—including a discussion on the new Extremely Large Telescope in Chile, a documentary on WWE’s Mr. McMahon, and the biography of John Paton (01:04).

The guys then focus on iterative church planting and its role in shaping long-term growth (19:28), then highlight the struggles church planters face, particularly when reaching out to diverse demographics and adapting to varying contexts (32:49).

As the conversation progresses, they share thoughts on what lies ahead for the church plants they are responsible for in 2025 (43:23). They episode concludes with practical advice aimed at current and aspiring church planters, emphasising the importance of perseverance and flexibility (48:23).

DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE

The Replacements
The Extremely Large Telescope
The Ringer
Andre the Giant documentary
Mr McMahon documentary
Logan Paul's Best WWE Moments
John G Paton: Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New Hebrides
Empire podcast
Silk Roads: A New History of the World, by Peter Frankopan

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