
Tune in every week for a lively conversation with Chapelwood's Senior Pastor, John Stephens and Executive Pastor, Matt Russell as they "go deep" on how today's church has changed and what the church will look like in the future!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of Pod Have Mercy, we revisit a conversation centered on the writings of Richard Rohr and the meaning of Good Friday.
As the church moves through the season of Lent, Matt and John reflect on Rohr’s insights about scapegoating, the hu... more
What happens when students who have been overlooked finally get a stage?
In this episode, Matt sits down with Bill Moran and Claudia Crane of Iconoclast Artists, a Houston nonprofit using poetry and creative writing to help students process trauma, ... more
In this powerful global conversation, we sit down with Bishop Ande Emanuel, bishop of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria, Senegal, and Cameroon.
From persecution in Northern Nigeria to reconciliation after years of division, Bishop Emanuel share... more
In this special episode of Pod Have Mercy, we honor the life and legacy of our dear friend, Bobby Wooley.
Just weeks before his passing, we had the gift of sitting down with Bobby to record a conversation filled with honesty, warmth, and the unmista... more
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I have just discovered Pod Have Mercy while attending Mercy Street (which I also love). I find Matt and John to be very real and down to earth, love their humor and humanness….kept it up.
This is a podcast that thoroughly engages the heart and the mind. Its hosts are not squeamish about tackling tough subjects going on in the Church and its point of intersection with the world in which we live.
It is true excellence. Everytime.
Thank you Rev Dr Matt Russell and Rev Dr John Stephens for you wit, humour, and serious focus in what is truly important.
I have found this podcast extremely helpful as I try and learn all I can about the current struggles in the UMW. I have found their guest to be most informative. Thank you for clearing up so many issues of misinformation.
I’m really enjoying this podcast, the timing couldn’t be better. What a great tool to use during this season of Lent and wondering in the wilderness. I really appreciate the vulnerability that is being given in this space. Vulnerability we don’t often get in worship.
Of course the due of John Stephens and Matt Russell is entertaining for me. 😊
What a great conversation.
I’m lucky to know both of you and this podcast is so real and fun.
I enjoyed and was enriched by what y’all shared with us.
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This show features in-depth conversations with church leaders and ministry professionals, exploring how churches are evolving in the modern era, regional church dynamics, leadership challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across denominations and continents. Episodes often blend personal faith journeys, practical ministry strategies, and timely reflections on culture, technology, and social issues, with a strong emphasis on community impact and sustainable, locally led mission projects. Noteworthy elements include candid discussions about church regionalization, interchurch partnerships, and the balancing act between tradition and innovation in church life.
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