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The Pillar Network

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Biblical Authority
Biblical Theology

This is the official podcast of the Pillar Church Planting Network. This podcast will typically be hosted by Nate Akin, with content provided by other Pillar staff, board members, and network pastors. In this podcast, we will discuss Pillar’s mission, history, DNA, doctrine, information pertinent to pastors, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Chopo Mwanza gives a talk on "Multiplying Ministers" from Ephesians 4:7-16. This talk was originally given at the 2026 Pillar Unite Conference in Wake Forest, NC.

Nate Akin gives a talk on "Multiplying the Mission" from several key New Testament passages. This talk was originally given at the 2026 Pillar Unite Conference in Wake Forest, NC.

Nate Akin talks with Matt Boswell about Doxology and Theology, which exists to glorify God by equipping churches in the practice of gospel-centered worship. They discuss the purpose of worship, how theology shapes worship, pastoral leadership in shap... more

Have you ever struggled to see how authority and flourishing in the local church could go together? You're not alone.

In this episode, Betsy takes us into the first part of the women's breakout session at Unite 2026, Thriving In and Under Authority.... more

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Matt Boswell
Lead Pastor of The Trails Church, church planter, musician and hymn writer
The Trails Church
Episode: Ep. 130 - Gospel-Centered Worship with Matt Boswell & Nate Akin
Betsy Gómez
Pillar Women speaker who teaches about biblical authority and women's roles in the local church
Pillar Women
Episode: Pillar Women Ep. 17 - Thriving In and Under Authority with Betsy Gómez
Steele Wright
Lead pastor of Lonsdale Community Church and author of a book on Andrew Fuller's preaching.
Lonsdale Community Church
Episode: Ep. 129 - Andrew Fuller and Expository Preaching with Steele Wright & Nate Akin
Ben Reaoch
Lead Pastor of Three Rivers Grace Church and coauthor of The Word in Our Home
Three Rivers Grace Church
Episode: Ep. 128 - Family Discipleship and Bible Reading with Ben and Stacy Reaoch
Stacy Reaoch
Writer, seminary student, and coauthor of The Word in Our Home
Episode: Ep. 128 - Family Discipleship and Bible Reading with Ben and Stacy Reaoch
Nate Akin
Executive Director, Pillar Network
Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 126 - Pastoral Residencies and Mentoring in the Local Church
David Kiehn
Director of Ministry to the Americas
Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 126 - Pastoral Residencies and Mentoring in the Local Church
Phil Newton
Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring
Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 126 - Pastoral Residencies and Mentoring in the Local Church
Matt Rogers
Author, Professor, Church Planter
Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 126 - Pastoral Residencies and Mentoring in the Local Church

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Nate Akin
Pastor and network leader; executive roles within Pillar Network

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Great!

    This podcast will encourage anyone by strengthening their view of cooperation among churches. It has encouraged me to see how churches work together for the sake of the gospel, and hear those stories.

    It isn’t a heady discussion about theology, but it has helped me learn better ecclesiology by listening to how they discusss church.

    Everyone brings joy and warmth that should come alongside people who trust in Christ, but it doesn’t lack theological conviction.

    Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Takingdowncrappyapps
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast; great network!

    The Pillar Network has blessed me and my church family tremendously and this podcast continues that trend! For two years I have been an elder at a Pillar Network church in Bath, Maine, and have seen first hand how a healthy network like the Pillar Network produces joy and endurance in ministry. I am glad there is now a podcast I can recommend to help people see what our network is all about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isaac Thibodeau
    United States3 years ago

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Great show for understanding how churches cooperate for the gospel and local leadership development.
Appreciated for highlighting how networks accelerate church planting and mutual mentoring.
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Ep. 128 - Family Discipleship and Bible Reading with Ben and Stacy Reaoch
Q: Is it really worth it to persevere in family devotions, and what encouragement would you give parents?
Ben advises parents to start small, aim for consistency, and trust God to use the practice over time. He adds that parents need not know every answer, since opening the Bible, reading, discussing, and praying together are worthwhile.
Ep. 128 - Family Discipleship and Bible Reading with Ben and Stacy Reaoch
Q: Why this book? How did it come into being?
Ben says the book grew out of devotionals his mother wrote for her grandchildren. After she became ill, he and Stacy took on the project and completed her vision, adding new material to include every book of the Bible.
Ep. 129 - Andrew Fuller and Expository Preaching with Steele Wright & Nate Akin
Q: What practical lessons can pastors take from Andrew Fuller's approach to sermon preparation?
Wright says Fuller urged preachers to prepare in a humble spiritual frame of mind, establish the text's clear meaning, and give sermons unity and movement, with purposeful introductions and conclusions.
Ep. 129 - Andrew Fuller and Expository Preaching with Steele Wright & Nate Akin
Q: Who was Jean Claude, and what influence did he have on Andrew Fuller's preaching?
Jean Claude was a seventeenth-century French Huguenot preacher whose manual on sermon composition was translated into English and used by Baptists including Fuller. He emphasized a sermon's unity around one subject, shaping the way Fuller and later preachers structured sermons.
Ep. 130 - Gospel-Centered Worship with Matt Boswell & Nate Akin
Q: What are the challenges and concerns in the current evangelical landscape around corporate worship and music?
Boswell says churches should keep God at the center, let Scripture govern worship, shape gatherings around the gospel, and encourage the whole congregation to participate rather than watch professionals perform.

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This show centers on the Pillar Network's approach to church planting, leadership development, and mission partnerships. Conversations often explore pastoral residencies, mentoring, doctrinal clarity, and practical frameworks for local church impact, with frequent references to network strategy, Unite Conference, and global missions. A standout is the emphasis on life-on-life formation within a cohesive doctrinal core, plus a willingness to address governance, collaboration, and training across diverse contexts. Potential listeners will find actionable guidance for church leadership development, cross-church collaboration, and scalable models for planting and sustaining churches within a unified network.

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2. Betsy Gómez
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7. David Kiehn
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