Groups Matter Podcast

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Brandon discuss the top things they would keep and leave behind from this season of isolation. Keep: Freedom to Zoom or

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Brandon discuss how churches and groups can multiply disciple-making during this pandemic. Tips: 1. Redefine the disciple-making environments. 2. Expand who

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Ken discuss 10 tips to help brand new group leaders. Tips: Teaching is not telling. Learning is not listening. Don’t take

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Ken discuss how to lead a better discussion with your online group. Ideas Discussed: Call on a specific person to answer

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon talk about how to reconnect your church through your small groups. Five Keys: 1. DON’T PLAN TO GO BACK TO

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon talk about why your small group should study the whole Bible — not just the part covered during Sunday sermons.

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Ryan Blau about how they create Biblical community in the Pacific Northwest, and how the church is responding to

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Steve Gladen about next steps for groups as the world is changing during this pandemic, and about the new

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Ken discuss ways groups can continue discipleship through the pandemic. Ideas Discussed:   Groups have regathered in larger spaces. Groups have

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Jared Musgrove about how to navigate talking about politics in your small group. Dr. Jared Steven Musgrove is Groups

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Ken discuss why it’s important to launch and relaunch groups in the Fall.   Questions Discussed: What is special about launching groups in

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Dr. Dwayne McCrary about ideas for continuing the Bible study when the group cannot meet at the church building.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Brandon talk about when and how you should end your small group. Resources: Leading Small Groups The Group Answers Podcast is

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Dr. Derwin Gray and Alexandra Hoover about the new book and Bible Study, The Good Life. Dr. Derwin L.

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Joel Polk about the newly released Bible study series, Characters. Resources: Characters Bible Study The Group Answers Podcast is

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Michael Moore about how to address racial tensions and topics with your small group. Michael K. Moore is Executive

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris interviews three church leaders from across the country about what the next season of groups looks like for them. Resources: North Coast Church

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris interviews Ken Braddy about the current and future state of Sunday School. Resources Mentioned: Questions to Ask Before Reopening Your Church Episode Sponsor:

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Adam Griffin and Elizabeth Woodson from the Culture Matters podcast. Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk about how to make sure your small group is ready to open back up to in-person gatherings. There are a