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Church Planter Podcast

Pete Mitchell & Peyton Jones
Church Planting
Discipleship
Evangelism
Community Engagement
Covid-19
Church Leadership
Disciple Making
Leadership
Fundraising
Reliant
Prayer
Christianity
Leadership Development
Mental Health
Faith
Support Raising
Spiritual Conversations
Spirituality
Jesus
Marketplace Ministry

If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you! Every week, Pete Mitchell and Peyton Jones, deliver a powerful, funny, raw and relevant hour on church planting issues, solutions, and stories. Subscribe to it now... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones talks with Steve Fitch, co-founder of Arc Restoration, reforestation, and mission.

Steve shares how restoring forests can open the door to restoring communities. Through his work in places ... more

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones talks with Alisha Crafton, prophetic voice, leader, speaker, CEO of Crown Consulting Group, and author of The Refiner’s Fire: Purified for His Purpose.

Alisha shares how the book came from ... more

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell catch up after a few weeks away and talk about loss, burnout, the future of the podcast, and why they still care about helping church planters reach people no one else is r... more

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones talks with Andrew Ollerton, author of God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s Seven Toughest Topics and host of Bible Trek.

Andrew explains why Christians, church planters, and ministry l... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Fitch
Co-founder of Arc Restoration
Arc Restoration
Episode: CPP #659 - Steve Fitch on Restoring Land and Livelihood
Alicia Crafton
Prophetic voice, leader, speaker, and CEO of Crown Consulting Group
Crown Consulting Group
Episode: CPP #658 - Alisha Crafton on The Refiner's Fire
Andrew Ollerton
Author of God's Book and Bible Trek host
Author, public speaker
Episode: CPP #656 Learning To Ask the Hard Questions, with special guest Dr Andrew Ollerton
Ellie Oswald
Representative from Faith to Action
Faith to Action
Episode: CPP #655 - Ellie Oswald on Faith to Action
Eric Geiger
Pastor of Mariners Church, Southern California
Mariners Church / Rooted Network
Episode: CPP #654 - Eric Geiger on The Rooted Leader
Todd Wilson
Co-founder and former CEO of Exponential
Exponential
Episode: CPP #653 - How Did We Get Here??? With Todd Wilson
Ed Stetzer
Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Biola University / Talbot School of Theology
Episode: CPP #650 - AI, The Church, and You
Corey Alderin
Founder and CEO of Sermon Shots
Sermon Shots
Episode: CPP #650 - AI, The Church, and You
Pamela Nelson
Pastor, biblical counselor, speaker, author, podcaster, leadership life coach, and certified mental wellness coach
Free Methodist Church / Independent practice
Episode: CPP #648 - How To Lookout for Burnout, With Pamela Nelson

Hosts

Pete Mitchell
Host of the Church Planter Podcast; engaged in church-planting leadership and ministry coaching
Peyton Jones
Co-host and co-plantor; brings practical, frontline ministry experience and strategic thinking

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Not enough focus

    As a newcomer to this podcast I don’t have the stamina to last through all the side talk and banter. The most recent episode as of this review didn’t get to any content even after 17 minutes. I gave up and tried another one and it was more of the same. I’m sure you are great guys, and other reviews mention useful content, but I moved on to others. I would love to get to the content faster, and stick with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Outrider88
    United States9 months ago
  • Content is lacking

    Listened to a couple episodes. One spent 60% of the 41 minutes talking about nothing as well as Peyton’s book deal. I would not describe this as content rich.

    Maybe other episodes are better. I don’t have the time to find out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    fbelow
    United States2 years ago
  • My updated review after 9 years

    I have been listening since 2015 started with Hardcore Church planting. I had to update my review. Pete your still the Man. Your Podcast has been a shield in my Armor. Thank you keep it up. I do miss smack talk at the beginning. I like to be tickled before the slap. Change is hard maybe one day I’ll start liking the slap first. May God and his word keep us uncomfortable and moving towards him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Bick
    United States3 years ago
  • Great and helpful!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    3 years ago
  • Great and helpful!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    allencblake
    3 years ago

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Many appreciate actionable content and hands-on strategies for church multiplication.
Listeners praise the hosts' real-talk banter and practical ministry takeaways.
Long-time listeners highlight consistent value and relatable, honest discussion.
Some critique episodes for too much casual talk before content; others value the humor and authenticity.

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CPP #658 - Alisha Crafton on The Refiner's Fire
Q: What are the common traps in prophetic ministry and how can they be mitigated?
Pride, obsession with the demonic, and self-protective motives are major traps; mitigate through accountability, humility, and staying centered on Jesus and the Spirit's fruit.
CPP #658 - Alisha Crafton on The Refiner's Fire
Q: How should a church planter introduce prophetic practices safely in a developing congregation?
Start with biblical foundations, guardrails, and safety features; create space gradually while equipping a core group that bears fruit and seeks depth with the Holy Spirit.
CPP #658 - Alisha Crafton on The Refiner's Fire
Q: What led you to write The Refiner's Fire and the focus of the book?
Alicia explains it grew from personal refining, healing, and a growing desire to train others to hear God with authenticity and purity.
CPP #646 – Michael T. Cooper on the Rise of Early Christianity
Q: What was the most surprising archaeological finding for you in your research, and how did it affect your writing about the early church?
The realization that house churches could accommodate large crowds and that non-house spaces like theaters were used by Christians was paradigm-shifting, leading me to revise earlier estimates and emphasize adaptive ecclesiology.
CPP #646 – Michael T. Cooper on the Rise of Early Christianity
Q: Can you describe why archaeologic evidence from Laodicea and Ephesus is so pivotal to understanding early Christian history?
Archaeology reveals not just buildings but how communities lived and worshipped, showing that early Christians used diverse spaces and symbols, which broadens our concept of church beyond simple house gatherings.

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What is Church Planter Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets church leaders and planters with practical, experience-tested strategies for growing and sustaining faith communities. Episodes lean into mobilization, disciple-making, leadership development, and practical ministry tactics, often mixing hard-earned lessons with humor and relatable banter. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on moving from growth-at-all-costs models to relational, lay-led movement building, plus occasional deep dives into AI, burnout, and historical-context insights that broaden the toolkit for modern church planting. The format often pairs candid two-host conversations with occasional expert guests, creating a pragmatic, human-centered approach to ministry challenges that listeners can apply directly to... more

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Recent guests on Church Planter Podcast include:

1. Stephen Fitch
2. Alicia Crafton
3. Andrew Ollerton
4. Ellie Oswald
5. Eric Geiger
6. Todd Wilson
7. Ed Stetzer
8. Corey Alderin

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