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Open Mike RadioTy Toomsen and The Twang City SmokersSuper fun show with a tremendous performance from Ty Toomsen and his band. We made a party out of it as The Stoplight Flyers joined us as well as Nathan James, John Randall, Andy Rehm, Justin Hickerson and a slew of other folks. You'll notice Memphis Chris and his killer harmonica helping Kurt out with the OMR theme music.2024-01-281h 44
The Unfair AdvantageEP 019 | How to Lead with Humility and Courage in Different Seasons of Church Planting“The thing I’m after is an exemplary life.” Meet Andy Wood, Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church. In an open and honest interview, Andy encourages and challenges church planters to lead with humility and courage in the various seasons of church planting. With insights into leading alongside a spouse, filling big shoes, and the general identity challenges of pastoring, lean in today for wisdom in your church-planting leadership. Welcome to Episode 019 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISODE LINKSDo ministry together! Three g...2023-12-1246 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 018 | David Hibiske on the Importance of Commitment and Capacity-Building in Church Planting“There’s something about commitment that brings focus that unlocks growth.” Meet David Hibiske, Pastor of Strategic Ministry Initiatives at Saddleback Church. Today’s encouragement to church planters is to be ridiculously faithful with what God has given you. Whether you are planting a church, or in a season of growth and waiting, there is encouragement for you in today’s episode. David shares two big leaps in leadership that make all the difference in your capacity to allow for church growth.Welcome to Episode 018 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood...2023-11-2842 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 017 | The How - Eight Steps for Raising Financial Support“Sometimes we pray generic prayers and expect God to give specific answers, but there is a power in inviting God to show off in the process of planting a church.” Today’s church planting insights include eight steps toward raising financial support. Andy and Mike reflect on their own church plant experiences as they advise church planters on the financial side of the ministry launch. Be encouraged today by fellow church planters as you navigate your own planting journey!Welcome to Episode 017 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. 2023-10-1037 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 016 | Ben Pilgreen on the Nuances of Urban Church Plants“If you don’t value team, and if you can’t build a team, it’s going to be lonely, and it’s going to be limiting.” Meet Ben Pilgreen, founder and lead pastor of Epic Church in San Francisco, CA. Today, we get to hear a unique perspective from Ben on his experience planting a church in the urban setting of San Francisco. Discover with us the core church planting elements that stay the same along with the nuances that come with a large, urban context.Welcome to Episode 016 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with...2023-09-1247 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 015 | The “Who” - The Top Characteristics I Should Look For In A Staff Team“Whenever God does a ‘what,’ He first finds a ‘who.’” Today we are tackling what could be considered one of the most important aspects of church planting–the “who” of your staff team! Mike and Andy remind us there are few “lone rangers” in the Bible. But cultivating a team can be a daunting task when you want to launch a sustainable church plant. Find out key questions to ask and character traits to look for in today’s episode!Welcome to Episode 015 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISODE...2023-08-0848 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 014 | Brent Storms on the "Where" of Church PlantingABOUT THE EPISODE“Perseverance is an underrated characteristic of people who succeed.” Meet Brent Storms, President of Orchard Group, an organization that helps leaders plant churches. In today’s episode, we’re getting practical with the “where” of church planting. A few crucial shifts in the way you approach a planting location can infuse your church with longevity and set it up for success. Welcome to Episode 014 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISODE LINKShttp://orchard.groupDo ministry t...2023-07-1129 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 013 | The Where - 5 Questions Before Choosing A Place To Plant“So much of our journey is discovering what God has in mind.” Questions are powerful. Asking the right question with the right heart posture can be used by God to take your church plant far. Oftentimes, as church planters, we come with ready and willing hearts, but we lack the understanding of where God is leading us practically to plant a church. Today’s episode gives you five key questions to prayerfully ask as you discern where to plant. Welcome to Episode 013 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISO...2023-06-1333 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 012 | Derwin Gray on the Pastor’s Role in Planting Churches of Holiness and Unity“Planting a church doesn’t start with the people you want to reach. It starts with the God who reached you.” Meet Derwin Gray, speaker, author, and Lead Pastor at Transformation Church. In today’s episode, Derwin gives encouragement to church planters by informing the key characteristics of a New Testament Church, reminding us of the right posture for a church planter’s heart, and challenging us in the areas the church falls short. Welcome to Episode 012 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISODE LINKS...2023-05-0938 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 011 | The What - 5 Decisions To Shape My Church Planting Vision“...the more it’s clear the kind of culture I’m trying to create, I’ll attract people that also have similar values…so it’s so good before I go to that building phase to start getting some of this stuff super clear in my heart–one, so I can communicate it, but two, so that I can attract the right kind of people and I’m not having to work so hard to get people convinced about my vision.” On today’s episode, Andy Wood and Mike Hickerson share five key decisions to shape and clarify the vision for a church...2023-04-1132 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 010 | Church Planting Year One–the Mistakes and the Miracles with Ron Sylvia“A growing church is always led by a growing leader. And whenever a leader stops growing, the church starts dying.” Meet Ron Sylvia, founding pastor of Church @ The Springs. In today’s episode, Ron shares the realities of year one in church planting–especially as a pioneer church planter when there were not too many resources and advice at the time. Ron’s encouragement to new church planters is to listen to the voice of God and stay grounded in the vision and calling. As a church planter, you’re on the front lines of what will be your legendary da...2023-03-2841 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 009 | The “Why” - 7 Good Reasons To Plant A Church With Andy Wood & Mike Hickerson“Church planting is not an easy sport, it’s an obedient sport.” There are good reasons and bad reasons to plant a church. The difference between the two is almost always tied to motivation. On today’s episode, Andy Wood and Mike Hickerson unpack the 7 good reasons to plant a church and share personal stories from their own experiences in church planting. Welcome to Episode 009 of The Unfair Advantage Podcast with Mike Hickerson and Andy Wood. EPISODE LINKSThe Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootl...2023-02-2839 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 008 | Mike Breaux and Gene Appel on Church Planting Before it Was Cool“Back in that day, we didn’t have any church planting resources, any church planting organizations, books on church planting, nothing. So we just prayed.” On this episode we’re joined by Gene Appel, Senior Pastor of Eastside Christian Church, and Mike Breaux who serves on the teaching team of multiple churches throughout the country. Between them, these two ministry giants have over 60+ combined years of church planting wisdom, ministry experience, and encouragement for the next generation of leaders. Mike and Gene share their story of planting Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas in 1993, which was really just the begi...2023-01-2438 minThe Unfair AdvantageEP 005 | Mike Hickerson on Slowing Down to Plant Well“Why would you waste your life right now, in the prime of your ministry, to go teach a couple hundred people at a movie theater in California?” Meet Mike Hickerson, Lead Pastor & Planter of Mission Church in Ventura, CA. In this episode, Mike shares he and his wife Jodi’s personal story as church planters and unpacks some great advice for planters that he wishes he had ten years ago. He encourages planters to “fight to the edges to be around lost people” and challenges all church leaders, “Don’t arrive. Always think like a church planter… because we’re all still on th...2022-10-1336 min
Open Mike RadioBlue Note/Rose GM Mike Nolan and The DavesFun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.2020-06-1959 min
Open Mike RadioBlue Note/Rose GM Mike Nolan and The DavesFun and informative show with Mike Nolan, GM of The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall. Mike talked to us about the re-opening of Rose for music this weekend. Then we were joined by my good friend Dave Dearnley, whose band, The Daves will be performing Saturday, June 20 at Rose. Music from The Daves thrughout the show plus a call from Justin Hickerson and The Hooten Hallers' Andy Rehm.2020-06-1959 min
Open Mike RadioSinger/Songwriter/Producer - Andrew RyanThe music of Andrew Ryan this morning. Andrew was supposed to be coming into town for a SOFAR show tomorrow night and was gonna be in the studio with me this morning. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled due to...you guessed it...the lousy coronavirus. Instead we got Andrew on the phone and talked a little and I played a bunch of songs from his most recent release, Across Currents. We also got a call from show regular Justin Hickerson who was hanging out with Chris Foss and Andy Rehm.https://andrewryanandthetravelers.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://linktr...2020-03-1358 min
Open Mike RadioBlake Gardner and the FarmersAwesome show with Blake Gardner and the Farmers. We talk a bit but get a bunch of great live stuff from the band. Hooten Hallers drummer Andy Rehm calls in, impersonating Justin Hickerson and fools us all for a minute. We also do a rundown of some of the musical events happening this True/False weekend. Really fun show.https://bgatf.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/BGatF/2020-03-0657 min