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All Jammed UpEpisode 4: Dylan Stickle and Joshua Wright (Wolph)I sit down with Dylan Stickle and Joshua Wright, the young bucks from the band Wolph. We talk inspiration, plans for 2025, nerd out over equipment, and Dylan's wild obsession with roller coasters. Intro Music: "Leadfoot" by Billy Strings Outro Music: "Cars" by Kendall Street Company Sponsored by: ⁠https://devilsfootbrew.com/⁠ ⁠https://oneworldbrewing.com/⁠ Links to support Wolph: https://www.instagram.com/wolph_band?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://www.youtube.com/@Wolph_Band Their friend, IG: jerrytonestore IG: AllJammedUp_2025-01-301h 06

SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great SongsThe 2 Things Every Song Must Do (Do It Like Dylan)Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : InstagramMarty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For...2025-01-0615 min

Practical ChurchPC 025: 7 Ways To Increase Giving at Your ChurchIn this episode of the Practical Church Podcast, Dylan shares his journey of taking a break from the podcast and its return through a partnership with Mission Support, focusing on content while backend tasks are managed by Mission Support. The primary focus of the episode is on exploring seven ways to increase giving within the church community. Here are the 7 ways discussed on this episode: Mention it every week (especially if you don’t pass a plate) Quarterly giving statements Make it a value at your church Connect stories to...2024-05-0831 min

Dylan James BowkerWill Santiago: "I See A Knockout" vs James Dennis at BKFC 59Will Santiago collides with James Dennis at BKFC 59: Dodson vs. Aguero on March 29th. Santiago appeared on episode 73 of Bare Knuckle Radio. We discussed: -being back in New Mexico for this looming contest -the takeaways from his last fight at BKFC 48 vs Jeremie Holloway -getting in great work at JacksonWink over the years -stopping smoking weed before this fight and for future fights -John Dodson headlining this card and the close ties he has to the BKFC flyweight champion and his brother Eric Dodson -going to a...2024-03-2719 min

Dylan James BowkerTaylor Starling: "Ready To Beat Jenny (Savage) Up" at BKFC Prospect Series 3Taylor Starling collides with Jenny Savage at BKFC Prospect Series 3 on January 27th. Starling spoke to Dylan Bowker on episode 57 of Bare Knuckle Radio. We discussed multiple topics including: -finally getting this long-awaited rematch in another combat sport after years of build -the perceptions on whether she feels Savage is disrespectful to her -this bout facilitating a chance to vault herself toward contending for a BKFC title in another weight category after a prior bid at 125lbs -this fight getting the attention of BKFC titleholders Christine Ferea (flyweight) and Britain Hart...2024-01-2521 min

Dylan James BowkerDakota Highpine: "Will Be A War" vs Eric Dodson at BKFC Prospect Series 3Dakota Highpine collides with Eric Dodson at BKFC Prospect Series 3 on January 27th. Highpine appeared on episode 54th of Bare Knuckle Radio. We touched on several subjects such as: ~being quite positive about his 2024 rankings-minded goals within the sport of bare-knuckle ~fighting a heavy-handed featherweight in his home state ~usually being the away player in his fights and repping Montana ~kicking off the year early with goals of having a busy year fighting ~being a role model for young family members training with him ~the backstory to...2024-01-2217 min

Postscript with Bryan and DylanJesus and Controversy: HellIn this episode, Bryan Brammer and Dylan Dodson discuss Dylan's recent sermon on Jesus and hell. For more information about New City Church, head to newcityrdu.com.2024-01-1530 min

Dylan James BowkerRizin Commentator Names Best RFF Fighter Pre-NYE 2023Joe Ferraro is a stalwart in Canadian mixed martial arts and for years has helmed the position of Rizin play-by-play commentator. Rizin 45 looms closer and continues the rich tradition of New Year's Eve events in combat sports in Japan. Ferraro appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss: -Rizin Azerbaijan transpiring relatively recently and how important that first international card was for the company overall -The Juan Archuleta vs Kai Asakura bantamweight title bout -Kyoji Horiguchi vs Makoto Shinryu II being for flyweight gold and if the inauspicious nature of the first fight may...2023-12-2625 min

The Secret SitsRobert Wone: Part One - The TownhouseSend us a textIn the heart of our nation's capital, secrets are hidden in the shadows, and on a fateful night in August 2006, one man's life would be forever altered. Join us in this bone-chilling episode of "Who Killed Robert Wone?" as we delve into the life of Robert Wone, a promising legal star, and the events that unfolded when he visited his friends Joe Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward. Discover a meticulously arranged crime scene, riddled with puzzling inconsistencies, as investigators seek answers in a perplexing murder investigation. As we journey through...2023-11-3031 min

Practical ChurchPCP 322: The Final Episode: 6 Things I would Tell Myself Planting Self About Church LeadershipWelcome to the final episode of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 things he would tell his original church planting self about church leadership. Links discussed in this episode: Subscribe to the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Amazon Want to be on the Dylan Dodson Church Leadership podcast? Click here to submit yourself to be on the show. Subscribe to the Best Minute Newsletter here. Click here to access the Growing Your Launch Team Course. Have questions or want enc...2023-05-0330 min

Practical ChurchPCP 319: 6 Church Planting Reflections As New City Turns 6Recently, New City Church turned 6 years old. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 church planting reflections on what he has learned over the last 6 years. Welcome to episode 319 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reflections we discuss in this episode: Developing a preaching rhythm takes time Be proactive about meeting your people Be conscious about time with your family Create weekly rhythms Have a consistent meeting to share ministry and life You cannot compensate for a lack of spiritual practices -------------------------------------- Connect and never miss an episode Be sure t...2023-04-1240 min

Practical ChurchPCP 305: 6 Tips For Pastorally Caring For Your PeopleWhat are some practical ways to care for your people well? In this episode, we share 6 ways you can do just that. Welcome to episode 305 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tips we discuss in this episode: Prayer cards Proactively reaching out to meet when you hear/sense a need Be intentional with your time on Sundays Have a healthy goal of meeting with people Ask good questions is the best counsel Set reminders to follow up ------------------------------- Small Group Training Webinar On Thursday, December 15, at 2 PM Eastern, D...2022-12-1433 min

Practical ChurchPCP 304: 7 Common Preaching MistakesWhen it comes to preaching effective sermons, there are a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode, we share 7 common preaching mistakes. Welcome to episode 304 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 mistakes we discuss in this episode: Starting with information Preaching an encyclopedia sermon Preaching everything with the same weight No handles No sharing of personal struggle Preaching too long Having no tension ------------------------------- Small Group Training Webinar On Thursday, December 15, at 2 PM Eastern, Dylan will be hosting a highly practical training on running small groups at y...2022-12-0739 min

Practical ChurchPCP 300: 5 Pitfalls When Bringing On New Leaders And StaffWhen bringing on new leaders and/or staff, there are some important things that can make the transition healthy for the long haul. In this episode, we share 5 pitfalls that are easy to miss when bringing on new leaders Welcome to episode 300 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the pitfalls we discuss in this episode: Being too accommodating Not asking the uncomfortable but needed questions Inconsistent follow-up Not being clear on what will not change Not encouraging their feedback and input ---------------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to...2022-11-0227 min

Practical ChurchPCP 297: 5 Ways To Avoid Ministry BurnoutLife and ministry can have its stressors and difficulties, but there are things you can do to remain healthy in ministry. In this episode, we share 5 practical things you can do to avoid burnout in ministry. Welcome to episode 297 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 5 things we discuss in this episode: Have a hobby Don't worry about what people think about your purchases Proactively plan time for yourself, your spouse, and your kids Set work boundaries Go ta ministry gathering/conference ---------------------------------------- Get more done and be less stressed 2022-10-1227 min

Practical ChurchPCP 296: 6 Ways To Get More Sign UpsThere are many various things happening at your church that people can sign up for. Be it groups, serving, an event, and more. In this episode, we share 6 specific ways you can get more people to sign up at your church. Welcome to episode 296 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 things we discuss in this episode: Make it possible to sign up when you mention it Be very clear what to do with the sign up No guilt, tell them why Push sign ups with a deadline Plan to push sign ups for...2022-10-0533 min

Practical ChurchPCP 282: 9 Church Planting RegretsIn this episode, I (Dylan) share 9 church planting regrets. Welcome to episode 281 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the regrets I discuss in this episode: Church planting residency More & better training Clear & defined planting timeline Sermon work/coaching sooner More clarity around my management team Two monitors Logos for sermon prep Consistent working calendar Interested in sending Dylan a MarcoPolo message? Download the app and then send Dylan a Facebook message or an email at dylandodson@newcityrdu.com with your phone number. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be...2022-06-2929 min

Practical ChurchPCP 281: Answering Your Ministry QuestionsIn this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in your Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 281 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. Interested in sending Dylan a MarcoPolo message? Download the app and then send Dylan a Facebook message or an email at dylandodson@newcityrdu.com with your phone number. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For fr...2022-06-2244 min

Practical ChurchPCP 276: 7 Step Sermon Prep ProcessIn this episode, we break down Dylan's sermon prep process and give highly practical tips on tweaks you can make to your own. Welcome to episode 276 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 steps we discuss in this episode: Knowing what you're going to preach Sermon prep setup What studying/writing looks like Finding stories/illustrations Work on your intro last Timeline for sermon prep How small group guides, slides, and everything else that comes from the sermon works CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to g...2022-05-1856 min

The Secret SitsColumbine: Episode 3 - The LibrarySend us a textPreviously on The Secret Sits, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold have wreaked havoc inside of their school and everyone is in a panic, outside of the school everyone is in a state of shock and confusion and the President of the United States is on TV addressing the nation. And that is where we find ourselves while we pick up our story today.We are looking for hometown True Crime stories for future episodes. Please send your stories to us at: TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comSupport the sh...2022-05-1236 min

The Secret SitsColumbine: Episode 2 - Shots FiredSend us a textPreviously on The Secret Sits, we began exploring the lives of many students and faculty from Columbine High School. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold have just begun their initial assault on their high school, just in time for one of the school’s lunch breaks. And that is where we find ourselves while we pick up our story today.We are looking for hometown True Crime stories for future episodes. Please send your stories to us at: TheSecretSitsPodcast@gmail.comSupport the show 2022-05-0529 min

Life on the SwingsetSS 386: Thank You Betty Dodson – On Bodysex and More – Friday Night Delights – 2020-08-14 (Part 2) Tonia, Dylan, Ryan the Prof, and Ginger unwind with the Swingsetters after a busy workweek to delight in the Delights on a Friday night for an eclectic array of conversations. Ginger gets on a roll sharing about her double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, and then doubles (heh) down to worship Betty Fucking Dodson and Bodysex. 2020-11-091h 10

Life on the Swingset – Life on the SwingsetSS 386: Thank You Betty Dodson – On Bodysex and More – Friday Night Delights – 2020-08-14 (Part 2) Tonia, Dylan, Ryan the Prof, and Ginger unwind with the Swingsetters after a busy workweek to delight in the Delights on a Friday night for an eclectic array of conversations. Ginger gets on a roll sharing about her double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, and then doubles (heh) down to worship Betty Fucking Dodson and Bodysex. 2020-11-0900 min

Life on the Swingset - The Swinging & Polyamory PodcastSS 386: Thank You Betty Dodson – On Bodysex and More – Friday Night Delights – 2020-08-14 (Part 2)Tonia, Dylan, Ryan the Prof, and Ginger unwind with the Swingsetters after a busy workweek to delight in the Delights on a Friday night for an eclectic array of conversations. Ginger gets on a roll sharing about her double mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction, and then doubles (heh) down to worship Betty Fucking Dodson and Bodysex. Help support Life on the Swingset continue to make podcasts, and put on live panels and shows into the future! Throw us a dollar (or a few) each time we release an episode on Patreon! Your support will get y...2020-11-091h 10

Practical ChurchPCP 192: 6 Things Dylan Would Have Done Differently Planting New City ChurchWe all know what it's like to wish we could have done things differently. When it comes to church planting, the mistakes we make can sometimes have big consequences. I (Dylan) have made a lot of mistakes that, and six in particular anyone can learn from. Check out this episode and see if you are doing any of these six things. Welcome to welcome to episode 192 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six things Dylan would have done differently that we discuss in this episode: Have smaller runway Have clearer next steps (particularly a...2020-08-2732 min

Practical ChurchPCP 190: 6 Next Steps When Discerning A Call To PlantWhat should you do when you feel God might be leading you to plant a church? You're excited and nervous, but what are you supposed to do about this prompting? The good news is that there are practical next steps that you can take, and it doesn't have to be as confusing as you might think. In this episode, we'll share with you what you should do next. Welcome to welcome to episode 190 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the six next steps we discuss in this episode: T...2020-08-1329 min

Practical ChurchPCP 189: 5 Ways To Create A Culture Of Invitation At Your ChurchWe know how discouraging it can be to pray, prepare, and serve as faithfully as you can, but not see any growth in your church. How can you get people to invite their friends, coworkers, and classmates? What does it look like to even create a culture of invitation at your church? The good news is there there are some very practical things you can do to help people invite their friends. Don't sit in frustration, take steps in making invitations the norm and not the exception. In this episode, we share 5 ways to create...2020-08-0611 min

Practical ChurchPCP 188: 6 Tips For Creating a Compelling Vision For Your Church PlantYou've been praying and dreaming about what your church could be and the impact it could have. But, you're not sure how to get people on board with your mission or even how to best articulate it. In fact, you're not even sure if you have a compelling vision for your church plant. If you can relate to any of this, you'll want to check out today's Practical Church Planting podcast episode. In today's episode, we share 6 tips for creating a compelling vision for your church plant. Don't waste time wondering how to create a c...2020-07-3023 min

Practical ChurchPCP 187: 7 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Church Planting NetworkHow can you make the most of a church planting network? Welcome to welcome to episode 187 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we share 7 things you can do to get the most out of a church planting network. We discuss: Don't pick a network based on what you can get from them Pick a network you believe in Commit to network gatherings/events Proactively find ways to serve and support the network Find a church in the network to partner with, plant, or support Be humble and...2020-07-2325 min

Practical ChurchPCP 186: 7 Qualities To Look For In A Launch Team LeaderHow can you find leaders for your new church plant? Welcome to welcome to episode 186 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we talk about seven qualities that can help you determine current and future leaders for your launch team and church plant. We discuss: Uninitiated desire to help Initiated excitement to help People who do more (or better) than asked Financial giving to the church Buy-in in disagreement Social media engagement with the church Track record with other churches (is it bad?) Connect and ne...2020-07-1622 min

Practical ChurchPCP 185: 5 Things People Don't Think About Before PlantingIt's impossible to know everything there is to know about planting a church before you do it. Welcome to welcome to episode 185 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these five things that church planters often don't think about before planting: What they want the church to look like in three years The long-term importance of outside support Clearly defining your spouse's role How often will you preach? Creating a culture of serving rather than programs of serving Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to th...2020-07-0923 min

Practical ChurchPCP 184: 6 Tips For Budgeting In Times Of CrisisWhat changes should be made to your church's finances when crisis hits? Welcome to welcome to episode 184 of Practical Church Planting. All churches face financial difficulties at some point. Given COVID-19, many churches are experiencing crisis together. In this episode, we discuss these six tips for budgeting your church's finances during crisis: Be proactive Anxiety increases where budgeting decreases Freeze non-essential spending Locate a minimum financial threshold for big cuts Budget with wise counsel Be honest with your people (eventually) Connect and never miss an ep...2020-07-0225 min

PA Sprint Series PodcastEpisode 5Listen for some "shout outs" of PASS drivers, meet driver Dylan Shatzer, and learn what's going on with the LHSS! 2020-06-2629 min

Practical ChurchPCP 183: 5 Reflections On Being An Online "Church" For Over 3 MonthsWhat have we taken away from being online only for over 3 months? Welcome to welcome to episode 183 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these 5 reflections as we get ready to regather in person on Sunday for the first time on over 3 months: Online church isn't church Sunday's are not just about the service The Sunday gathering leads to other opportunities Focus on your solid core Your people are a blessing Connect and never miss an episode Be sure...2020-06-2521 min

Practical ChurchPCP 182: 4 Reasons Why Some Churches Grow While Others Don't What causes some churches to grow while others stagnate or decline? Welcome to welcome to episode 182 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these four characteristics that growing churches typically have in common: They have a realistic financial plan and stick to it There is seasoned leadership influencing big decisions The staff is bought into the mission They have relationships with churches/networks/denominations Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast...2020-06-1818 min

Practical ChurchPCP 181: 6 Reasons Not To Live StreamShould you live stream your church service? Welcome to welcome to episode 181 of Practical Church Planting. As churches across the country slowly begin to regather in person, should you throw up a camera and live stream your service? After all, you've been doing online-only services for a while. In this episode, we discuss these six reasons why we don't think that's the best idea. A bad looking live stream isn't neutral The cost isn't worth it for church plants/smaller churches Poor audio quality makes it hard to e...2020-06-1122 min

Practical ChurchPCP 180: 6 Reasons Not To Regather As Quickly As You CanAs COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, when should your church gather again in person? Welcome to welcome to episode 180 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these six reasons why you may not want to regather in person as quickly as you can: A higher-quality online service may be better than a low-quality in-person service + a low-quality online service Loosening your restrictions once you regather could be tricky Enforcing restrictions could do harm Thinking long term is the job of the leader Just because p...2020-06-0425 min

Practical ChurchPCP 179: 6 Counter-Culture Skills Effective Pastors Need To DevelopDeveloping these skills will help you be a more effective pastor in our culture today. Welcome to welcome to episode 178 of Practical Church Planting. Skills are abilities that can be developed and improved. In this episode, we discuss these six vital skills we all need to be effective pastors in our world today: Face to face conversations about difficult topics Always reply to your emails A system for tracking prayer requests Owning your calendar Theological clarity and conviction Healthy work boundaries Connect and never miss...2020-05-2123 min

Practical ChurchPCP 178: 6 Considerations As You Think Through Reopening Your ChurchHere are some helpful things to think about as we move through COVID-19. Welcome to welcome to episode 178 of Practical Church Planting. As we consider what gathering as a church might look like in the coming months, you will hear a lot of varying thoughts an ideas. As you prayerfully make important decisions, we discuss these six things you'll want to consider: What people say they will do and what they actually will do is not always the same Be as clear and firm as you can when s...2020-05-1419 min

Practical ChurchPCP 177: 5 Reasons To Create A Plan To Be Financially Supported By Your ChurchIf you want your full-time salary to come from your church, you need an actual plan to get there. Welcome to welcome to episode 177 of Practical Church Planting. If your desire is to not be a bi-vocational church planter and instead work full-time on and in your church, you need a plan to get there. Assuming "I'll get there when the church can afford to pay me" is a sign that you'll never actually get there. In this episode, we share these five reasons as to why you need a plan...2020-05-0716 min

Practical ChurchPCP 176: 7 Tips For A More Engaging Online ServiceWant to make your online service more engaging? Welcome to welcome to episode 176 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these seven things you can do to create a more engaging online service: Use two service hosts Use different shots/service elements Ask people to comment and share Have one service time (and pick a good time) Use a close shot of the pastor Include main points of the sermon (and worship lyrics if possible) Get others involved Connect and never miss an...2020-04-3020 min

Practical ChurchPCP 175: 5 Things To Do When Giving Is DownWhat can you do to increase giving when it is down? Welcome to welcome to episode 175 of Practical Church Planting. What can you do when finances are tight and giving is down? In this episode, we discuss these seven practical things you can do to increase giving at your church: Be honest about where your church is at financially Give people a reason to be hopeful for the future Share stories of how your church is impacting people Don't guilt people into giving more Never apologize when talking a...2020-04-2320 min

Practical ChurchPCP 174: 8 Tips For Creating An Online ServiceHere are some things you can do to improve your online service during COVID-19. Welcome to welcome to episode 174 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these 8 things you can do to create an even better online service: Go live or use premier at a set time so people can watch together Prioritize the initial stream Have a countdown timer Don't aim to recreate the same looking Sunday service Encourage people to connect with you online every week Have a service host Use service elements Include...2020-04-1624 min

Practical ChurchPCP 173: 4 Tips For Leading Your Church Through COVID-19How can you lead your church well during the pandemic? Welcome to welcome to episode 173 of Practical Church Planting. In the midst of so much uncertainty, churches have a lot to figure out. In this episode, we discuss these four things you can do to help lead your church well during this time: Assume nothing will return back to normal for 3 months Your digital response will heavily impact your physical presence Give up on how you used to do things, but don't give up Start planning f...2020-04-0915 min

Practical ChurchPCP 172: 8 Tips For Preaching To An Online AudienceHow can you best preach to an online audience? Welcome to welcome to episode 172 of Practical Church Planting. During the coronavirus pandemic when all of us are preaching to an online audience, we discuss these eight tips for a better online experience: Look into the camera the whole time Don't acknowledge your feelings about it Don't forget about the children Set the camera at eye level Display verses/points if you can Have a stagnant background Have more than one camera angle if possible Record audio to something o...2020-04-0221 min

Practical ChurchPCP 171: Updates And Reflections On Things To Do During The CoronavirusHere are some practical things your church can try as we move online during the coronavirus. Welcome to welcome to episode 171 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we share feedback on the new things we tried this week, as well as new ideas to try in the weeks to come. Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. Have questions or want encouragement from other...2020-03-2626 min

Practical ChurchPCP 170: 9 Practical Things To Do During The CoronavirusHere are some practical things your church can try as we move online during the coronavirus. Welcome to welcome to episode 170 of Practical Church Planting. We discuss these nine things your church could do or try during the coronavirus: Pre-record and post sermon as live using OneStream 5-minute devotionals Resources pages on the church website Online prayer gathering Online communion Coronavirus giving fund Church Online from Life Church Individually email all church members Serve a retirement community/neighborhood Connect and never miss an episode 2020-03-1931 min

Practical ChurchPCP 169: Fundraising 101Learn some of the best tips for effective fundraising. Welcome to welcome to episode 169 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, I (Dylan) have a conversation with Jordan Penley, one of the best fundraisers I know. In this episode, you'll get tips and advice on the best way to raise financial support. Want more help with fundraising? Connect with Jordan Penley at JordanPenley.com. Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to...2020-03-1651 min

Practical ChurchPCP 168: 4 Reasons To Have Consistent Gatherings Pre-launchConsistent gatherings pre-launch are vital for a healthy new church. Welcome to welcome to episode 169 of Practical Church Planting. In order to have effective outreach events as you serve the community and build a launch team, they need to be built around, not be in place of, consistent launch team gatherings. Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. Have questions or want encouragement from other ch...2020-03-0911 min

Practical ChurchPCP 167: 4 Tips For Effective Core ValuesHow can you create values for your church that your church actually values? Welcome to welcome to episode 168 of Practical Church Planting. How can you ensure the values you have for your church are actually values your church holds and accomplishes? In this episode, we discuss these four tips for effective core values: Limit how many you have Make the memorable Attach values to your behaviors Tweak them if you need to Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to s...2020-03-0211 min

Practical ChurchPCP 166: 4 Reasons Pastors Are Overwhelmed When It's Their FaultBeing overwhelmed shouldn't be a given in ministry. Welcome to welcome to episode 166 of Practical Church Planting. It's commonplace to hear how "busy" everyone seems to be. The problem, however, is that when you read the Gospels you never get the sense that Jesus was every rushed or busy. This means being overwhelmed is not a badge of honor. In this episode, we discuss these four reasons why pastors are often overwhelmed when it is own our fault: You don't proactively schedule your time Y...2020-02-2415 min

Practical ChurchPCP 165: 5 Easy Tips For A More Productive Day There is always a lot to do in ministry. Here are some tips for how you can be more productive. Welcome to welcome to episode 165 of Practical Church Planting. Most people would say they want to be more productive, but often feel overwhelmed by all they have to do. In this episode, we discuss five easy tips you can implement right away to help you be more productive. Click here to read Dylan's blog on the same topic. Here are the f...2020-02-2018 min

Practical ChurchPCP 164: 13 Resources We Use At New City ChurchHere are some resources we have found helpful. Welcome to welcome to episode 164 of Practical Church Planting. There are a lot of helpful tools and resources for churches. In this episode, we briefly discuss 13 different resources we use at New City Church that might be helpful to you and your church. We discuss these 13 resources: Planning Center Propresenter Nucleus (web & social) Acts 29 Quickbooks Google Suite Subsplash Zoom Adobe Spotify Text in Church Mailchimp Groupme Connect and never miss an episode Be s...2020-02-1717 min

Practical ChurchPCP 163: Dylan's Sermon Prep ProcessWhat is your sermon prep process like? Welcome to welcome to episode 163 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we share what Dylan's sermon prep process looks like. No matter what yours may look like, you need a process if you want to preach the best sermons you can. Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the P...2020-02-1415 min

Practical ChurchPCP 162: 5 Mistakes Preachers Often MakeDo you make any of these mistakes? Welcome to welcome to episode 162 of Practical Church Planting. None of us are perfect preachers, but sometimes we can make mistakes that are easily fixable so long as we are being intentional about getting better. In this episode, we discuss these five mistakes preachers often make: Complexity over simplicity Length over impact Impressive over impressionable Podcast over people Behavior over Gospel Connect and never miss an episode Be sure to subscribe to the podcast t...2020-02-0614 min

Practical ChurchPCP 161: Should You Preach Expositionally Or Topically?What is the best way to preach? Welcome to welcome to episode 161 of Practical Church Planting. Is it better to preach expositionally or topically? The reality is both methods and be done faithfully and effectively. In this episode, we discuss both methods and share these four reasons as to why we lean towards expositional preaching: People want to know what the Scriptures actually say People need to learn how all of the Bible is helpful People are confused about the hard passages they read. Personal experience: I (Dylan) a...2020-02-0316 min

Practical ChurchPCP 149: 3 Things I Wish I Understood Before Planting A ChurchWhat we wish we knew then. Welcome to welcome to episode 149 of Practical Church Planting. In this episode, we discuss these three things that Dylan wished he understood better before planting a church: It takes years to build trust and relationships Newness will create excitement for a while but vision is needed to sustain it You can't rush preaching development What we wish we knew then. Welcome to welcome to episode 149 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below...2019-12-0915 min

Life of a Church PlanterThe Common Challenges of Planting with Dylan Dodson It is easy to think the challenges you face in church planting are unique to you. The reality is, the challenges you face in church planting are more common than you realize! In this episode we talk to Dylan Dodson. He is the founding pastor of New City Church in Raleigh, NC and the host of the Practical Church Planting Podcast, a podcast that gives you practical insights and tools for church planting. To find out more about Dylan you can go to...https://newcityrdu.comhttps://dylandodson.com/https://practicalplanting.com 2019-11-1832 min

Practical ChurchPCP 143: 4 Thoughts On Spending An Entire Year Preaching Through One BookSome reflections on preaching through one book in a year. Welcome to welcome to episode 144 of Practical Church Planting. This year we did something different at New City Church and spent most of the year preaching through one book of the Bible (1 Corinthians). Here are four thoughts on how it went: I (Dylan) learned a lot Our people saw the relevance of Scripture Our people learned the importance of context Our people came hoping to learn what Scripture means and how to apply it 2019-11-1417 min

Practical ChurchPCP 135: 4 Simple Steps To A More Vibrant Prayer LifeMost of us want to pray more than we do. Here are some steps towards making that happen. Welcome to welcome to episode 135 of Practical Church Planting. Prayer can be hard. The vast majority of people we know would say they wish they were “better” at it (i.e. took it more seriously and prayed more consistently). Even as a pastor, this has been my (Dylan's) story. But earlier this year after being inspired yet again by someone who prayed well, I decided I didn’t just w...2019-10-1716 min

Awesome Marriage PodcastMANCAST Game Changer: Leading - What That Really Means | Ep. 349This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. These shows will be helpful for men and women alike though so everyone tune in! In today’s mancast, Dylan Dodson joins Dr. Kim. Dylan is husband to Christina (our co-host!) who you are all super familiar with. He is also the Lead Pastor of New City Church in Raleigh NC. In this episode Dylan & Christina talk all about leading and what it reall...2019-08-1448 min

Practical ChurchPCP 117: 5 Surprising Tips For PastorsHere are five important things to help you in ministry. Welcome to welcome to episode 117 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. Over the past few years, Dylan has learned a few things that have really helped him in ministry. Some may be obvious, others not so much. Here is what we talk about in this episode: Preach in clothes you are comfortable in Meet with people on your time Set a schedule tha...2019-08-0815 min

Practical ChurchPCP 100: The Story Of New City ChurchThe story of New City Church. Welcome to welcome to episode 100 of Practical Church Planting. Interested in Dylan's story of church planting? In this special episode, we share how New City came to be, and what Dylan has learned on the journey. Connect and never miss an episode. Did you know that you can watch the Practical Church Planting podcast? Connect with us on our Facebook page or our YouTube Channel. Have questions or want encouragement from other church planters? Join the Practical Church Planting Facebook group. 2019-05-3055 min

Practical ChurchPCP 093: 8 Things Dylan Has Learned From Preaching Every Week [Part 2]Some thoughts and tips on preaching. Welcome to welcome to episode 93 of Practical Church Planting. Dylan is no expert, but has learned a few things from preaching every week. Here are the last four (the first for were in our previous episode) of the eight lessons we discuss in this episode: People laugh and connect with things you often don't expect Less information is more You have more time than you think you do If it looks easy, it's because it's not 2019-05-0613 min

Practical ChurchPCP 092: 8 Things Dylan Has Learned From Preaching Every Week [Part 1]Some thoughts and tips on preaching. Welcome to welcome to episode 92 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. Dylan is no expert but has learned a few things from preaching every week. Here are four of the eight lessons we discuss in this episode: Experience isn't the only thing you need to get better Nervousness does go away (or at least greatly reduces) Improvement is much slower than you would hope it would be Humor is important Connect and n...2019-05-0216 min

Practical ChurchPCP 083: 4 Thoughts On Why Some Church Plants Don't Make ItWhat are some pitfalls that stop churches from launching well? Welcome to welcome to episode 83 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch the episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. In the past 3-4 years since I (Dylan) began the journey of launching New City Church, I’ve connected with a lot of hopeful church planters. Some that are leading churches that eventually launched and are faithfully impacting their communities, and some that weren’t able to get off the ground. Now to be clear, everything is under...2019-04-0113 min