The Church in Action Podcast

Updated: 10 Nov 2025 • 263 episodes
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Conversations with leaders about how followers of Jesus are accelerating evangelism by working in unity to make disciples, do justice and share Jesus in New England.

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This week on Church in Action, we"re talking with Dr. Ryan Burge, Associate Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University, about what God is doing, using hard data that reveals some fascinating trends and issues. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionnewengland Facebook: https://facebook

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On this week"s episode of Church in Action, we"re talking with Sharon Ketcham, Dean of Gordon College"s School of Ministry Theology and Biblical Studies, about equipping followers of Jesus with practical training to transform their community. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionnewengland Facebook: ht

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 This week on Church In Action, we"re talking with Leiko McSherry of Cape Cod Church about teaching people to live like Jesus so they can become like Jesus using a resource called "Practicing the Way". Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionnewengland Facebook: https://facebook.com/visionnewengland Websi

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Talking Across Generations

This week on Church in Action, we are talking to Dr. James Choung, Intervarsity Vice President of Strategy and Innovation about  generational patterns and variations as we seek to help the church reach, serve and engage each generation with the gospel. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionnewengland Fa

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Tune in to Church in Action this week to hear about how the wired childhood is causing an anxiety and depression epidemic among young people. We"re talking with Kyler Barr, who has spent 20 years working in NextGen ministry with young people and consulting with pastors across New England. Follow Us! Instagram: https://

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This week on Church in Action, we are continuing our series about church culture shifts specifically around building a church culture that makes disciples who make disciples. Pastor Tim Bushfield, of Community Church of East Gloucester, is joining us to share his experiences. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram

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