COGO Podcast
Episodes
88 episodes
E085: Set the Table, Let God Move!
What happens when you stop trying to build ministry according to a formula and start listening for what the Holy Spirit is saying? In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Kevin McGuire, leader of 12 Stones Coffee Communit...
E084: Leading Through Faith, Freedom & Discipleship
What happens when God takes control of a life and then uses that life to influence others? In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Andrew Miller, executive pastor at Church of the Crossing in Indianapolis, for an honest c...
E083: More Jesus, Less Spotlight; Inside the Heart of AU Movement
What happens when a group of college students puts their musical gifts, creativity, and passion for Jesus together? In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with a few members of AU Movement, a college worship and...
E082: Reaching People Where They Scroll
Churches today have more opportunities than ever to connect with people, but are we making the most of them? In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Seth Brisker, lead pastor of Common House in A...
E081: Let's Give Hope to the Next Generation Together! We Can Do It!
The next generation isn't looking for shallow answers—they're searching for an authentic faith that transforms every part of life. In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. welcomes Rev. Sarah Zaske, speaker for the Ohio Stat...
E080: The Invisible Ministry That EVERYONE Notices
Media ministry is about far more than cameras, slides, and livestreams—it's about removing distractions so people can clearly see and hear the message of Jesus. In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. ...
E079: Why Hospitality is the First Step to Making Disciples
Hospitality is about far more than a handshake at the front door. It's often the first step in someone experiencing the love of Christ. In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Missy Potts and Me...
E078: Discover How Canva Can Help You and Your Ministry!
In this episode, RW sits down with Rev. Becky Heller, Director of Communications & Events at COGO, and they talk about how you can use Canva (more than just a FREE online editing program) and use it to help communicate with your church. You...
E077: Creating Space for Real Life Change
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Dr. Mirriam Knight-Wilson for an inspiring conversation about calling, leadership, and personal transformation. Mirriam shares her powerful testimony of growing up as the daugh...
E076: Everyday Disciples Make Everyday Disciples
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with author, pastor, and disciple-making leader Jeff Vanderstelt for a conversation that feels both challenging and deeply encouraging. Jeff shares pieces of his own story — from growing...
E075: Church Planting Starts at the Dinner Table
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Rebecca Palmatier to talk about faith, discipleship, and the adventure of church planting in rural West Virginia. Rebecca shares her journey of coming to know Jesus as a teen...
E074: Discipleship Starts with a Name
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with longtime ministry leader Rev. Dr. Leslie Barnes to explore her journey of faith, leadership, and discipleship. Leslie shares how growing up in a Christ-centered family shaped her re...
E073: This Generation Is Ready! Inside the 2026 OSYC Leadership Team
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, RW Moody sits down with the student leadership team behind the Ohio State Youth Convention (OSYC)—Andrew Long, CeCe Salguero, Jade Peronne, Paige Gill, Rylan Webb, and Sheridan Deem. The conversation feels r...
E072: The Calling You Can't Ignore!
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Tim Riley, lead pastor of Connection Point Church in Sidney, Ohio, for an engaging and honest conversation about ministry, leadership, and answering God’s call. T...
E071: Authentic Faith Starts Now!
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Isaac Steiner to explore the heart of discipleship, student leadership, and reaching the next generation. Isiaac shares his personal journey of faith—from growing...
E070: Beyond Sunday: How Serving Your Community Transforms the Church’s Impact
What does it look like when a church becomes known more for serving its community than simply holding services? On this episode, R.W. sits down with Robert Holt, Executive Director at Healing Waters Outreach Center in Little Rock, Arkans...
EPISODE REVISIT: Mastering the Message with Bishop Timothy Clarke
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with Bishop Timothy Clarke, ENJOY! Even if you listened to this when it came out last year, this episode is TIMELESS and you will benefit from another listen!
E069: Ordinary Faith. Extraordinary Impact!
On this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Steve Anthony and ministry leaders Amy Thomas and Tricia Lantz from Hilltop Church of God. Together they explore how God is using ordinary believers to make an extraordinary ...
EPISODE REVISIT: Meet Our Interim General Director, Monté Dillard!
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with our Interim Director, ENJOY!The future is bright for our movement and we are thrilled to have our Interim General Director, Rev. Monté Dillard, join ...
E068: Standing on Shared Ground, One Movement Toward the Future
In this powerful and timely conversation, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Eric and Twila Butler to talk honestly about unity, discipleship, and the future of the Church of God movement. Recorded during Black History Month, the discussion centers...
E067: Can Students Be Disciple-Makers In Today's Culture?
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Abby Heaton from East Canon Church of God and member of the OSYC 2025 Student Leadership Team to talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus as a stude...
E066: What If Discipleship Was at the Center of Everything?
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. sits down with Rob Wegner, founder of the Kansas City Underground (kcunderground.org) and Microchurch Next Director at Exponential, to explore what transformational discipleship looks like in everyday l...
E065: Hear Tina's Story of How Transformational Discipleship Leads to Life-style Evangelism
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Tina Yarger from Avenue Church in Ontario, Ohio, to explore what authentic Christian discipleship looks like in everyday life. Through personal stories and ministry experi...
3:27 Why Every Leader Is Cross-Cultural with Andrew Gale
Missions isn’t just overseas—it’s everywhere you serve. On this episode, R.W. Moody sits down with Andrew Gale, Executive Director of Global Strategy for Church of God Ministries, to unpack why all ministry is cross-cultural. From life-shaping ...
3:26 Meet the Family Behind Planting Together Ministries
In this episode, R.W. sits down with Patricia Gomez and her son, Daniel Gomez, as they share about their church planting efforts with Planting Together Ministries. Patricia and her husband, José, are leaders in the church planting n...