{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Breakthrough Church Podcast","title":"When Presence Changes Everything (and Why Hype Won’t Build This Church)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1060,"description":"In this episode, I share some updates from behind the scenes as we approach the public launch of Breakthrough Church. Together, we reflect on what it means to build a community centered on the presence of Jesus rather than hype, and I walk through the powerful moments shaping our weekly gatherings. You'll hear stories of unexpected encounters, deep worship, and practical insights on cultivating authentic faith as a church plant. If you’re curious what it looks like to let God’s presence lead the way, this episode offers an honest look into our journey and the heart driving everything we do.\n\nChapter Outline\n(00:01) Preparing for Launch and Partnership\nI shared some exciting updates as we get closer to launching Breakthrough Church, including our public service start date, partnership with Loft City Church, and the blessing of finding a welcoming location. I reflected on how the timing feels orchestrated and mentioned the unique way our launch team has been meeting, focusing more on spiritual preparation than traditional event planning.\n\n(02:27) Centering on the Presence of Jesus\nI emphasized that our community’s highest priority is encountering the manifest presence of Jesus—the revelation of His heart and character. I discussed wrestling with how much marketing or “hype” is needed, concluding that we want to keep things low profile and organic, trusting God’s presence to draw people rather than flashy promotions.\n\n(04:48) Organic Growth and Honoring Jesus\nI described stories of people organically finding and joining our team, including an accidental visitor who felt deeply touched by God. My hope is for this kind of authentic movement—creating a welcoming atmosphere with things like kids ministry and a hospitality team, but making sure everything stays rooted in giving Jesus glory, not promoting ourselves.\n\n(07:09) Savoring Saturday Night Gatherings\nReflecting on a recent Saturday night, I shared how our time together felt deeply aligned with God’s vision for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7CPeGkx5WGBLFVoZMcdjuIp4PjWm3MwKJ03H2W4r8w8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZmY3/Y2JiNWZiYmU0NGEx/NmQwM2YwNjg3Yjlk/MDViMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}