In this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Jeff Vanderstelt and Chuck DeGroat explore the profound journey of healing spiritual and emotional trauma. Chuck offers a reframing of God’s questions in Genesis 3 as compassionate invitations to self-reflection and growth. Discover practical insights on vulnerability, self-compassion, and the restorative power of God's presence to address trauma holistically.

Join Jeff Vanderstelt and Doug Paul this episode of the Saturate Podcast as they explore the art of kingdom innovation and its transformative impact on Christian leadership. Discover how to overcome barriers like fear and the "curse of knowledge" through practical, time-bound experiments that drive change. Learn actionable steps from Paul’s five-phase innovation process to help leaders adapt, grow, and embrace cultural relevance.

Discover how churches can ignite true spiritual growth by engaging both the mind and heart in this conversation with Michel Hendricks and Jeff Vanderstelt. Learn why joy is essential for character formation and how a discipleship model can help communities thrive. Packed with practical insights, this episode will inspire you to cultivate a culture of love and emotional maturity that mirrors Jesus.

Join Jeff Vanderstelt and Mindy Caliguire of Soul Care as they explore how leader health fuels gospel saturation, and share insights from Mindy’s new book, Ignite Your Soul. Discover how to thrive amidst burnout, embrace spiritual formation, and foster collaboration in ministry. This powerful conversation will inspire you to balance soul care with impactful leadership.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt sits down with Neal McGlohon and Craig Tuck to explore the powerful vision of gospel saturation in Charleston, South Carolina. Together, they discuss the Cypress Project’s mission to equip church leaders and planters for Kingdom work that extends beyond their individual churches, fostering collaboration across the city. This conversation dives into the five key initiatives driving gospel city movement in Charleston, from citywide prayer to new Kingdom initiatives, and the transformative impact of a unified, city-wide effort to bring the gospel to every woman, man, and child.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt and Jennie Allen dive into the topic of emotional health, revealing why true vulnerability and processing emotions in community are essential—especially for leaders. Jennie opens up about her personal journey toward emotional wholeness, sharing insights from her book Untangle Your Emotions. She also sheds light on a remarkable movement among college students and young adults, showing how God is powerfully at work in this generation. Plus, Jennie extends an exciting invitation to Gather 25, a transformative 25-hour global church event on March 1, 2025, focused on prayer, worship, repentance, and uniting to make a lasting impact in the world. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on emotional healing, leadership, and what God is doing today!

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt and John Mark Comer discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. True discipleship of Jesus is a relational process of deep, loving attachment with God and others. People can tend to emphasize one aspect of being a disciple, whether that is correct theology, spiritual practices, small groups, or church attendance, but at its most basic level, it's about being formed through deep relational connection with God and healthy, meaningful, vulnerable relationships.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt and Hugh Halter discuss Brave Cities, a way of being the Church in a small, covenant community of friends who live in close proximity, who build works of justice, and whose businesses bless the city they are in. The conversation centers around what it means to build a kingdom ecosystem rather than Sunday-centric, formulaic versions of church. They emphasize the importance of understanding the context, cultivating relationships, and organically developing structures over time. 

In this episode, Daniel Yang and Jeff Vanderstelt discuss the need for the Church to make shifts in light of changing demographics and the unique needs of younger generations. Daniel believes that the traditional approach to church planting, while effective in the past, may no longer be sufficient to reach the next generation. They talk about the importance of embracing new models and perspectives, with emphasis on attachment and connection. Daniel Yang's new book, Becoming a Future-Ready Church, can serve as a guide for leaders seeking to equip and empower the next generation with wisdom and hope.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt talks with Sharon Hamill about the story of Pray Seattle, a movement that seeks to transform the heart of the city through prayer. Sharon describes how they've seen God leading and going before them, uniting the Church in the city through times of prayer, and moving in beautiful and unexpected ways.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt and Nic Harding, Director of Kairos Connexion City Reaching, a network in the UK, discuss the importance of unified gospel city movements and explore how churches can work together to reach every person in their communities with the gospel. Nic also shares his personal experience establishing a church in Liverpool, where he saw the vital role of missional communities in fostering community and living on mission. Ultimately, Nic encourages us to believe in the possibility of completing the Great Commission through intentional collaboration and shared vision, highlighting the importance of humility, honesty, and a shared passion for the gospel.