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The Pillar Network

The Pillar Network
Church Planting
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Southern Baptist Convention
Discipleship
Local Church
Pastoral Ministry
The Pillar Network
Gospel Proclamation
Christianity
Reformed Theology
Gospel
Evangelism
Baptist Distinctives
Church Revitalization
Pastoral Care
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Biblical Authority
Expository Preaching
Missions
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

Nate Akin, Dave Kiehn, Brandon Langley, and Ben Wright discuss affinity groups within the Southern Baptist Convention. In this episode, they explore the benefits and concerns surrounding affinity groups, their role in fostering cooperation for missio... more

Nate Akin hosts a panel discussion on Ministry and Missions in the 21st Century with Greg Gilbert, Ryan Fullerton, Andrew Walker, and Tom Schreiner at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Liam Garvie gives a talk on Holiness of the Shepherd at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Ed Moore shares 12 Lessons on Preaching Application at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

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Recent Guests

Hunter Beless
Bible teacher, author, founder of Journey Women Ministries
Journey Women Ministries
Episode: Pillar Women Ep. 12 - Flourish in Your Local Church with Hunter Beless
Albert Mohler
Theological scholar and president of a major seminary
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Ep. 103 - Conviction and Baptist Doctrine with Al Mohler
Alexis Pérez
Pastor, involved with Prédica Fiel (Fídel preaching initiative)
Prédica Fiel
Episode: Ep. 102 - Preaching in Latin America with Alexis Pérez, Victor Rodriguez, & Dave Kiehn
Victor Rodriguez
Pastor on Pillar staff, involved with Latin American preaching initiatives
Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 102 - Preaching in Latin America with Alexis Pérez, Victor Rodriguez, & Dave Kiehn
Betsy Gómez
Pillar Women Coordinator
Pillar Network
Episode: Pillar Women Ep. 11 - Introducing Betsy Gómez, Pillar Women’s Ministry Coordinator
Drew Taylor
Pastor (guest)
The Pillar Network
Episode: Ep. 101 - A Conversation on Anxiety with Drew Taylor & Dave Kiehn
Brian Walker
Director of Operations for Anchored Virtual
Anchored Virtual
Episode: Ep. 99 - Cultivating Purity in the Local Church with Anchored Virtual
Stephen Watson
Lead Pastor, Renewal Church (Anderson, SC)
Renewal Church
Episode: Ep. 99 - Cultivating Purity in the Local Church with Anchored Virtual
Drew O'Neal
Staff Associate Pastor and worship leader at St. Rose Community Church
St. Rose Community Church
Episode: Ep. 98 - Musical Worship Planning & Leadership with Drew O’Neal, Ronnie Morris, & Brandon Langley

Hosts

Dave Kiehn
Host of the Pillar Network podcast; co-host; involved with Pillar Church Planting Network
Brandon Langley
Co-host of Pillar Network podcast; Pastor at St. Rose Community Church; involved in network collaboration
Nate Akin
Host of The Pillar Network Podcast; Executive/Network leadership; spokesperson for Pillar Network initiatives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 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 States2 years ago

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Guests and hosts are described as warm, knowledgeable, and conviction-driven, with a focus on actionable ministry insights.
Listeners appreciate how the network promotes ecclesiology and practical church collaboration.
The network's episodes show how churches cooperate for gospel-centered ministry.

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Pillar Women Ep. 12 - Flourish in Your Local Church with Hunter Beless
Q: Who has had the greatest impact on your own journey with Jesus?
Older women mentors in her local church who consistently poured into her life, shaping her faith and ministry.
Pillar Women Ep. 12 - Flourish in Your Local Church with Hunter Beless
Q: What are your three simple joys?
Her three simple joys are her Bible, coffee, and her kids, with her husband Brooks being number one next to God's Word.
Pillar Women Ep. 12 - Flourish in Your Local Church with Hunter Beless
Q: What are three resources that you would recommend someone who wants to learn more about discipleship or flourishing in the local church?
Three strong resources are Titus study materials by Hunter Beless and Courtney Dockardt, Mark Dever's Discipling for clear definitions, Melissa Krueger's Growing Together for accessible discussion, and David Helm's One-to-One Bible Reading with coma questions for practical Bible study.
Ep. 101 - A Conversation on Anxiety with Drew Taylor & Dave Kiehn
Q: What practical steps can pastors take to support someone with anxiety?
Address both body and soul: ensure sleep, hydration, light exercise, and safe routines while guiding people to trust in God, acknowledge limitations, and connect them with appropriate resources and community support.
Ep. 101 - A Conversation on Anxiety with Drew Taylor & Dave Kiehn
Q: How would you define anxiety?
Anxiety is a systemwide response to an idolatrous desire for certainty and control, often manifested as panic, and it reveals underlying idols in the heart, requiring both spiritual trust and practical management.

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What is The Pillar Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on church planting networks, leadership development, and practical ministry practices. Across recent episodes, conversations span expository preaching in diverse contexts, church revitalization, leadership pipelines (elder and second-chair dynamics), worship planning, pastoral care, and church planting partnerships. A notable throughline is collaborative ministry within a network framework, with guests ranging from experienced pastors to denominational partners who share actionable frameworks, training models, and pastoral wisdom for sustaining healthy churches. The format appears mentorship- and community-focused, often aligning practical tactics with theological reflection to support pastors and ministry leaders in broad... more

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Recent guests on The Pillar Network include:

1. Hunter Beless
2. Albert Mohler
3. Alexis Pérez
4. Victor Rodriguez
5. Betsy Gómez
6. Drew Taylor
7. Brian Walker
8. Stephen Watson

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