Mobilized Church Podcast
Pastors Ken and Kris Dillingham tackle the topics and discuss the strategies of getting the church "out of the box."
Episodes
248 episodes
Serving Tables...Turns the Tables: How ordinary service unleashes extraordinary Kingdom power
What if the most explosive moments in the early church didn’t happen on a platform—but around a table?In Acts 6, the apostles appoint leaders to oversee food distribution for widows—an assignment that looks ordinary, even menial. But wha...
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Episode 245
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39:26
The Purpose of Pain: Why Disciples Must Learn to Choose Hard Things
We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfor...
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Episode 244
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1:01:58
Passion or Passivity? Why Holistic Mission Needs Both Personal and Corporate Engagement
For years, we’ve taught that the mission can’t be confined to a building or reduced to seasonal events. Mission must be lived out daily — where disciples live, work, learn, and play. But here’s the challenge most churches never talk about: when...
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Episode 243
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1:07:06
Grace + Attitude = Gratitude
In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack a simple but powerful truth: gratitude and grace share the same root. When grace shapes your attitude, gratitude becomes the natural overflow. They explore how a heart trained to see the blessings w...
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Episode 242
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47:55
Steady in Every Season: How to Not Get Too High or Too Low
This episode explores the spiritual and emotional balance believers need in a world filled with highs and lows. Kris and Ken talk about how easy it is to let our emotions run ahead of our faith — either getting lifted too high in moments of exc...
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Episode 241
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1:07:37
Mountains and Valleys: Learning to Lead in Every Season
This episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast explores the rhythms every follower of Jesus experiences in life. Kris and Ken talk about how God forms us through both mountain seasons of clarity and valley seasons of pressure. They unpack biblica...
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Episode 240
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41:18
When the Veil Falls: Freedom, Spirit, and Discipleability
In this episode, Kris unpacks Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 3 and explores how true freedom comes “where the Spirit of the Lord is.” Transformation isn’t just about revelation—it’s about discipleability. When we’re wi...
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Episode 239
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1:15:04
Who Can You Believe?
We’ve entered an age where seeing is no longer believing.Within a year, artificial intelligence will blur the line between what’s real and what’s fabricated—videos, voices, even live interactions, perfectly imitated.For generations, ...
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Episode 238
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59:50
Hot Takes on Church Growth, Discipleship & Culture
Fast. Funny. Thoughtful. Kris and Ken fire off hot takes on the myths, clichés, and trends shaping modern church life — from coffee-based growth strategies to viral-video revival. They laugh their way toward a deeper truth: methods ...
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Episode 237
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1:02:29
How Sin Exploits the Commandment
In this episode, we unpack Paul’s warning that sin can twist even God’s holy law into a base of operations for pride, hypocrisy, and rebellion. Romans 7:8–9 shows how the commandment meant for life can awaken hidden desires and expose self-dece...
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Episode 236
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1:08:50
Freedom in Christ, Freedom to Speak: Responding to the Death of Charlie Kirk
In this episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we reflect on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk—not to elevate politics, but to examine what it reveals about culture, freedom, and Christian witness. From rising hostility on campuses to...
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Episode 235
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1:16:58
Isn’t He Wonderful? - Recovering Awe In Jesus & the Life It Brings
In this episode, we explore the power of recovering a sense of awe in Jesus. The Gospels are filled with people marveling at Him—and that same wonder is meant to shape our lives today. Wonder isn’t optional; it renews hope, interrupts anxiety, ...
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Episode 234
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1:06:23
Discipleship or Disciple-Making? Rethinking the Great Commission
Many churches treat evangelism and discipleship as two separate steps, but Jesus gave one seamless mission: make disciples. In this episode, we unpack the Great Commission in its original language, explore how Jesus modeled disciple-ma...
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Episode 233
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1:08:16
The Balanced Missional Ecosystem
Jesus didn’t just preach to crowds—He built a whole missional ecosystem. In this episode, we unpack how His model moved fluidly from the multitudes to meals in homes, from the 70 He sent out to the 12 He discipled closely, all the way ...
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Episode 232
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1:14:21
Church Growth Statistics & the Balanced Missional Ecosystem
The headlines about the church in America often focus on decline—but that’s not the whole story. The numbers have steadied from the post-COVID freefall, and in many places, congregations are seeing attendance and engagement rebound. But here’s ...
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Episode 231
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58:03
If We Had to Start Over...Reflections on Five Years of Lessons, Mistakes, and Ministry Growth
It’s our 5-year anniversary episode—and we’re looking back with fresh eyes and honest hearts. In this special edition of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we ask ourselves: If we had to start over... what would we do differently?<...
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Episode 230
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1:14:02
Missional Living In A Skeptical Age
In this episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we unpack the article “An Exploration of Missional Expressions in an Age of Skepticism.” As cultural trust in Christianity declines and indifference replaces curiosity, the Chur...
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Episode 229
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1:01:53
Bitterness: The Flavor of a Wounded Spirit
Bitterness doesn’t show up overnight — it brews slowly in the wounded places of our soul.In this episode, we explore how bitterness forms, how it disguises itself, and why it poisons everything it touches.Whether it’s past church ...
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Episode 228
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1:16:19
Obedient On the Outside Rebellious On the Inside
You can be doing the right things and still have a heart that’s resisting God. In this episode, we explore what it means to be obedient on the outside but rebellious on the inside — and how true discipleship transforms more than our behavior. W...
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Episode 227
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1:11:12
Forgiven But Still Offended: When Your Heart Needs to Be Discipled
You can be fully forgiven by God and still carrying a heart full of offense. In this episode, we expose how unresolved hurt keeps believers stuck, how offense poisons your purpose, and why discipling your heart is essential for healing...
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Episode 226
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1:01:50
Everyone Has A Backstory
In this unplanned but timely episode, Ken & Kris take a detour from their scheduled topic to explore a powerful truth: everyone has a backstory. Whether it's pain, struggle, hope, or transformation—there’s always more beneath the s...
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Episode 225
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52:32
When Fear Is the Real Master: How Courage Must Be Discipled
Fear is the silent master holding back far too many believers.In this episode, we unpack why courage isn’t a personality trait — it’s a discipleship journey. You’ll learn how to identify the places where fear is calling the shots, how to...
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Episode 224
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1:07:45
Busy But Barren: When Your Inner Life Needs to Be Discipled
In a culture that celebrates hustle, productivity, and packed schedules, it's easy to mistake motion for meaning. But what happens when you're doing all the right things outwardly—serving, working, leading—yet feel spiritually dry, emotionally ...
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Episode 223
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1:24:42
Gifted But Still Immature: When Your Character Needs to Catch Up
Your gift may be impressive — but your character is what makes you trustworthy. In this episode, we unpack the painful but necessary truth: you can be anointed and immature at the same time. We’ll explore how to recognize signs of charac...
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Episode 222
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1:01:28
Saved But Still Stubborn: When Your Will Needs To Be Discipled
You can be saved — but still stubborn. In today’s episode, we talk about the parts of our will that still need to be discipled, how to recognize spiritual resistance in our lives, and how daily surrender unlocks true mobilization. If you feel s...
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Episode 221
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45:27