How can a podcast help generate love for a place? In Episode 5 of Season 4, Eric and Sara Joy talk with Adam Ward about how he is sharing stories of local leaders serving the kingdom of God in his podcast entitled For Columbus.
In this episode, Eric and Sara Joy talk with Adam Ward about his podcast, For Columbus, based in Columbus, Ohio. Unlike other podcast hosts who aspire to expand their audience as far as possible, Adam is happy to limit his reach to those who love and serve Columbus. In this podcast, Adam shares stories about leaders serving God’s kingdom in a local setting.
Most Christian leaders are too busy with their own ministries to pay attention to other things that are happening in their own backyard. The For Columbus podcast addresses that problem by providing an easy way for everyone to hear about the cool things that other leaders are doing in their city. It’s exciting to discover how God is at work just down the street or across town. And these stories can generate support and provide opportunities for collaboration across different ministries.
This is a ministry idea that has very low barriers to entry. Anyone can start a local podcast in their own city. Adam shares some tips on how to get started. It’s a great way to build camaraderie among ministry leaders, bring hope to a city, as well as engender civic pride among local residents.
Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.
More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.
Related Resources
For Columbus Podcast hosted by Adam Ward
Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James Fallows and Deborah Fallows
The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community by Eric Swanson and Rick Rusaw
To Transform a City: Whole Church, Whole Gospel, Whole City by Eric Swanson
Find these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:
- Church Gathered / Church Scattered
- Social Determinants of Health
Show Credits
Hosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy Proppe
Edited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice Productions
Theme Music by Jacob Shaffer
Artwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative