John Onwuchekwa

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill proved to be the hottest podcast of the year for many. It was discussed around the world in churches, barber shops, coffee bars, and front porches. In this episode, Mike makes it personal, talks about the toll the pod had on his life, what he believes the church has to learn from stories like these, and how evangelicals can find their way back. This one is so good you're going to want to listen to it twice. Saddle up and dig in, folks. CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Matt and Lauren Gray have been serving together in some ministry capacity for almost 20 years, from leading worship, serving in kids ministry, to now the lead pastor and pastor’s wife role.  Even though both are Tennessee natives, their path to ministry was not what they had planned. From launching a church plant core group in the middle of a pandemic to merging with a 210-year-old existing church, they are experiencing the Lord's faithfulness all along the way. And this episode is that story. Lean in and enjoy! CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Jamaal is the lead pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, KY and the President of Harbor Network. Before receiving the call to Sojourn, he pastored Forest Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky from 2008–2015. Jamaal received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, his master’s from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his doctorate, also from Southern, in Black Church Leadership. Jamaal is happily married to Amber, and they are the parents of five beautiful children.Jarvis Williams is an associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a preaching pastor at Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books including: One New Man: The Cross and Racial Reconciliation in Pauline Theology, as well as a commentary on Galatians which is part of the New Covenant Commentary Series. His work has also been featured in Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition. He is married to Ana and is father to Jaden.This is a frank conversation between old friends who also happen to be pastor-scholars. Dig in while they chop it up!CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Kurt is the founding pastor of Missio Dei Church. He has been married to his wife Shannon since 2000 and they live in Central Cincinnati with their four kids (3 teens and a grade-schooler). He loves Reds baseball, outdoor sports, and all forms of competition. His perfect day would involve all those activities with good friends and end with a stiff drink and a smooth cigar.CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Winn Collier, a pastor for 26 years, was the founding pastor of All Souls in Charlottesville, Virginia. He now serves as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology & Christian Imagination and director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Winn has a PhD in religion and fiction from the University of Virginia and is the author of multiple books, including Love Big, Be Well: Letters to a Smalltown Church and A Burning in My Bones, the biography of Eugene Peterson.CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Scotty is the founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church, in Franklin, TN, which he pastored for 26 years. He presently serves as Teacher in Residence of West End Community Church, a daughter church of Christ Community Church. CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

We want to be a network of humble leaders who know how to listen well, which is why we are so excited to share a conversation Ronnie Martin had with John Onwuchekwa, lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta’s West End and one of the keynote speakers for this year's Leaders’ Summit. To find out more about John, you can follow him on Twitter. To find out more about Portrait Coffee and Crete Collective visit them online at portrait.coffee and thecretecollective.org. CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsIt is produced by me and Mark Owens.It is hosted by me and Ronnie Martin. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Music by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Joel Negus.

Ronnie Martin chats with Paul Gilbert, lead pastor of Four Oaks Community Church - Killearn in Tallahassee, Florida. Paul has served at Four Oaks for the past 25 years, nine of which have been as the lead pastor. He is married to his best friend and the love of his life, Susan, for 29 years, and they have four children together, ages 15 to 22. Paul and Susan met at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and then married and were off to Reformed Theological Seminary where Paul completed his ministerial studies. In their spare time, (*insert laugh track*), the Gilberts love going to Disney World, relaxing at the beach, and cheering on their hapless Tennessee Volunteers football team. They also discourage camping in all of its forms. Paul completed his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Florida State University, where he studied the relationship between family systems theory and forgiveness. He has authored two books, both of which you should buy and enjoy. Listen in, folks!CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsProduced by Casey Smith and Mark OwensEdited and Mixed by Mark OwensMusic by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Flash Fluharty

Casey Smith chats with Jeff and Kari Patterson, church planters of Renew Church, in Oregon City, Oregon.  Jeff serves the church with vision, theology, preaching, and leadership; and Kari serves in a variety of capacities as a writer/speaker and homeschool mama. The conversation begins with a funny story about how their friendship began, travel through some of Marva Dawn's work on Christian ministry and community, and find their way through the trials and joys of church planting as a ministry couple. It's a really encouraging conversation, and it is evident that God has brought Jeff and Kari together in life and ministry as true helpmates, working for one another and Renew Church using their unique personalities and giftings. Dig in and enjoy!CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsProduced by Casey Smith and Mark OwensEdited and Mixed by Mark OwensMusic by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Flash Fluharty

Casey Smith talks with Josh Jean, the lead pastor of Sojourn Beaumont. Josh begins by sharing what it was like growing up in a conservative homeschool setting in a "small" Texas town where his dad was a pastor. The desire to leave the small places where you're from is a common one, so Josh and Esther got out of Beaumont thinking they'd never return. But the Lord had other plans. Through a long and winding road they found themselves back in Beaumont planting a church. It's a typical church planting story in many ways, but don't be fooled by the stillness on the surface. There are some real nuggets of wisdom in this one if you're curious enough to explore them. If you do, you may just end up a better lover—lover of God and lover of others. CREDITSThis episode of This is Harbor Network is a production of Owens ProductionsProduced by Casey Smith and Mark OwensEdited and Mixed by Mark OwensMusic by Marc Wallach, Ayden Blackbird, and Flash Fluharty