Rethink & Return with Jason Shepperd
ABOUT PODCAST //
Rethink & Return Podcast brings thought leadership and teaching to pastors, church leaders and the greater Church by rethinking the modern church and returning to the ways of the New Testament church we see in Scripture.
With undeniable relevance today, this podcast covers topics like House Church, the stewardship of church space, culture, leadership, and more – as well as supplemental resources and in-depth exposition of Church Project’s weekly sermons.
ABOUT HOST //
This podcast’s weekly content is created and shared by Jason Shepperd, Founder and Lead Pastor of Church Project and Church Project Network. With decades of experience in planting and leading churches, Jason has started and scaled a movement of thousands of people, gathered in many House Churches locally, and also in different cities, states, and countries defined by a common eDNA (Ecclesiological DNA): decentralized from primary place and priest, that distributes pastoral leadership to empowered lay pastors, who fully pastor diverse, discipleship geographically-based House Church communities which carry out all of the functions of the church. Church Project has focused over $16.5 million in their first 15 years toward gospel-centered ministries and church planting. Jason also leads Church Project Network, a collective of churches aligned around a commitment to be a “Church of House Churches,” and Good City, a city centrality for local ministry collaboration and support.
Website: jasonshepperd.com
Audio Devotionals: startwith7.com
Have Conversations Toward Salvation: goodgodgospel.com
Church Project Network: churchprojectnetwork.com
Good City: goodcity.org
“A Church of House Churches: An Articulated and Applied Ecclesiology”: https://a.co/d/0vgpSjV
Episodes
27 episodes
Sermon Conversations // Mark 16:1-8
This conversation covers Easter Sunday, where we as a church locally and globally celebrate Jesus's resurrection. The gospel should never get smaller. Rather, we should consistently celebrate and meditate on the mercy and grace of God who sent ...
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Episode 12
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Sermon Conversations // Mark 15:21-47
This episode covers the magnitude of Palm Sunday and the crucifixion of Jesus. God moves people, place, and time to accomplish His plans and we can rest with confidence that God is continuing to draw people near to Himself. Above all, Jesus is ...
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Episode 11
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Leadership Conversations // Calling and Capacity
This episode covers the relationship between calling and capacity in leadership and ministry. The conversation explores how personal limitations, divine timing, and community support shape the ability to respond to God’s call. Helpful insights ...
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Episode 10
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:15-25
This podcast covers the depth of salvation and teaches Christians how to live out their salvation. It is important for Christians to meditate on their salvation and maintain a sense of wonder and awe about the grandiose of God's radical grace. ...
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Episode 9
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:6-14
This episode covers the importance of faith in receiving righteousness, as explained through the example of Abraham and the scriptures, emphasizing that we are all in a deficit and need a credit from God through belief. It highlights that the G...
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Episode 8
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Leadership Conversations // Church Multiplication with Ralph Moore
This episode covers a conversation about church planting, leadership, and discipleship. Together, we reflect on our guest's legacy in church multiplication, the challenges of balancing humility and confidence in leadership, and the importance o...
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Episode 7
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 3:1-5
This episode covers the difference between unbased confidence and wisdom, highlighting the importance of confidence rooted in Christ’s revelation and the Scriptures. It explores Christ's crucifixion as the intersection of life and death and emp...
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Episode 7
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Leadership Conversations // Axioms for Leadership PT. 2
This episode covers the importance of having clear cultural values and axioms to guide an organization. The discussion includes the concept of the "last best thing" and the need to be open to the "next best thing" rather than clinging to the st...
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Episode 6
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34:44
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Leadership Conversations // Axioms for Leadership
The podcast covers the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture, using the example of a local church. The key principles include size, speed, and strength; reducing and refining; and having open conversations to a...
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Episode 5
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 2:15-21
This episode covers the importance of believing solely in Jesus for salvation. To add or take away from the grace that Jesus has given us for salvation is a direct contradiction to the Lordship of Jesus Christ for salvation. Grace is the lens b...
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Episode 6
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52:43
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 2:11-14
This episode covers the confrontation between Paul and Peter in Galatians 2:11-14, highlighting the tension between truth and fear in leadership. The discussion unpacks the importance of standing firm in the gospel, handling conflict with grace...
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Episode 5
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58:01
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Leadership Conversations // Faithful Pastoral Leadership with Joby Martin
This episode covers the challenges of church leadership, the importance of humility, and the dangers of comparison within ministry. The hosts share their personal experiences of navigating growth, conviction, and the value of local accountabili...
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Episode 4
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36:01
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 2:1-10
The speakers discuss the importance of "good God gospel" conversations, emphasizing that these opportunities arise naturally through prayer and daily interactions, and should be led by the Holy Spirit with sensitivity. They stress that the gosp...
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Episode 4
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Leadership Conversations // Starting, Sustaining, and Adapting
This episode covers the challenges and rewards of starting and scaling a church, from humble beginnings to seeing it grow and adapt over time. We dive into the personal experiences of church planters who have navigated multiple phases of growth...
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Episode 3
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 1:11-24
This episode covers the power of personal revelation in salvation, emphasizing that salvation comes not from human effort or tradition, but from a direct revelation of Jesus Christ. We explore the importance of obedience and sharing the gospel,...
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Episode 3
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45:51
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Leadership Conversations // Longevity in Leadership
This episode covers the challenges of both starting and staying in ministry. The discussion highlights how beginning can be tough, while the true difficulty often lies in a sustained effort required over time. Insights are shared on how a stron...
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Episode 2
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 1:6-10
This episode covers the purity of the gospel and the danger of adding or adjusting its message. We explore Paul's warning in Galatians 1:6-10 against those who pervert the gospel for the approval of man and its consequences. In a world of confu...
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Episode 2
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Leadership Conversations // Sanctification Through Leadership
This episode covers the sanctification of pastoral leadership, exploring how the pain of leadership shapes and refines a pastor’s character. It discusses the accountability required for growth, the humbling process of public leadership, and how...
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Sermon Conversations // Galatians 1:1-5
This episode covers the radical nature of salvation and the central themes of Galatians, highlighting Paul’s passionate defense of the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. It explores how God calls and empowers ordinary people for extraordi...
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Episode 1
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Creating Ministry Partnerships
Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast! If you are a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture, then this podcast episode is for you!
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Episode 8
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31:19
Large Corporate Gatherings
Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast! If you are a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture, then this podcast episode is for you!
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Episode 7
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21:02
Developing a House Church Pastor
Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast! Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture? Then this podcast episode i...
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Episode 6
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27:56
House Church Framework
Welcome to the Rethink and Return Podcast! Are you a church leader looking to redefine the essence of pastoral leadership rooted in the early church and scripture? Then this podcast episode is for you!
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Episode 5
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45:41