CityRise Network Podcasts

Wes and Kacey Mathew are new to the CityRise Network with Wes coming on as our Production Director for live events at all of our campuses. Wes and Kacey share about their unique love story and how Wes hopes to further the reach of the gospel through improving our production. To watch this and other episodes on youtube, check out https://www.youtube…

Palm Feist is a long time member of West U Baptist Church, serving in our children's ministry weekly to lead kids into a deep understanding of God. She shares with us how focusing on the names of God reveals his character. To sign up for VBS (before the end of the day June 1) visit https://cityrise.org/summer Check out our YouTube playlist to watch…

Catherine Weldon is the Assistant Director of A Children's Village preschool and a foster mom working with Casa De Esperanza. Catherine shares with us her heart for helping children in foster care and what she has learned from her time serving in this way. To learn more about Casa de Espa]eranza, visit https://www.casahope.org/ To learn more about …

Kathleen Yarborough, the Director of Community Ministries, shares opportunities for summer volunteering with CityRise Network partners. To learn more, visit https://cityrise.org/ministries/community-ministries/ To watch this episode or any of our most recent podcasts, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_…

Jennifer and Justin catch up with a missionary from our church family serving in Africa. To watch the video version of this podcast, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Jean Pennington, former Women's Ministry Director for the CityRise Network and long time member of West U Baptist Church shares with us insight about prayer. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Check out our YouTube playlist of episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_…

Reed Verdesoto is a Platform Specific Designer who has helped develop over 300 apps, including the new CityRise app. Reed shares with us how he came to faith, his path toward helping churches with apps, and the reasons why an app can become a powerful tool to help people draw close to God and each other. To download the CityRise app, visit https://…

Jennifer and Justin kick off the new "Almost Amazing" Podcast with Tim Yeager, Student Pastor of the CityRise Network, and his wife Sydney. They share with us the upcoming events for students and offer encouragement for parents. Visit https://cityrise.org/students for more info on the events discussed. Fill out a connect form at https://cityrise.or…

On our last episode before changing the podcast name, Jennifer and Justin talk about some of the most memorable podcast moments from the last 99 episodes and Justin interviews Jennifer. Check out our YouTube playlist of episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_ Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! …

Jennifer and Justin chat about upcoming Easter opportunities. Check out https://cityrise.org/easter for information on all our activities and opportunities! Visit the link below to watch this episode or some of our other episodes on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAMJBF5rW7jL6EdYLySlLwWq_UQ4Py6_…

Student Ministry Associates Jeny Cortez and Ashley Miksch share with us some great thoughts on helping teens grow in their faith. For the video version of this podcast, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBQ0xEmEPpg Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Jennifer and Justin talk with missionary partners from Ecuador, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Ireland. Check out https://cityrise.org/missions for a list of all of our international trips. Make sure to rate review and subscribe! Visit the link below to watch the video of this podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3fYy5E02rs…

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Jennifer Dean is the Managing Director of the 4th Wall Theatre Company and she shares with us her thoughts on being a Christian in the workforce, the importance of work, and getting plugged into Christian community. Learn more about The 4th Wall Theatre company at https://www.4thwalltheatreco.com/ Watch the video version of this podcast at https://…

Brittany Senseman is a Licensed Professional Counselor sharing with us her thoughts about the deconstructing faith trend in many Christians and what someone can do when they face doubts. She also shares great insight on marriages and general mental health. To learn more about Brittany and other counselors in her practice, visit https://www.antholog…

Our most faithful listener Andy Dennis stops by to chat with us about a new article outlining all the new things we need to know about etiquette, and opens up about his thoughts on the importance of evangelism and why Christians struggle with it. To see our first ever video podcast of this episode, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Y2hfIF…

Christine Lee is long time member of our West U Baptist Church campus, serving in the orchestra, college ministry, and international missions. Christine shares with us her heart to serve in multiple ways, and how she came to know Jesus as a young child. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Curtis Lawson is a contractor with Crafted Custom Homes and a consultant with Shepherd Constrction Advisors seeking to help people as they work through the chaos of building and remodeling homes. He shares about his work, his faith, and his podcast! Check out https://yourprojectshepherd.com/podcasts/ for Curtis's podcast and to find more informatio…

Kristen Campbell is the Women's Ministry Director for the CityRise Network and Susannah Baker is an author and speaker coming to our Women's Retreat on February 3rd and 4th. They share with us what the retreat will be about, and discuss upcoming opportunities for women to connect. To register for the retreat or learn more, visit https://cityrise.or…

Antonetta Russo serves as the Director of Connections and the Assistant to the Senior Pastor for the CityRise Network of churches. She shares with us how she came to know Jesus and the role outreach events play in connecting with a church community. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://cityrise.org for more information on our min…

Julie Adams is a mom and Christ follower who also happens to be Jennifer's sister. She shares with us how God has shown up for her in big and small ways as she has navigated various struggles, including single motherhood. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Jennifer and Justin thank you for a great year and look forward to joining you again in 2023 with new guests! If you missed some episodes or just want to re-listen to some of your favorites, we encourage you to go back through our library during the break. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Patina Sehorn is a parenting expert and director of A Children's Village preschool in Houston, TX. Patina shares tips on how we can all make Christmas memories with our kids, regardless of their age. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Alejandra Rojas is a student of music and assistant to the CityRise West U Baptist Worship Pastor. Alejandra shares with us her story of coming to know Jesus, the role of music in her faith, and how she finally chose to trust her intuition and follow the gifts God gave her into her career and calling. To watch The Messiah performed at West U Baptis…

Liana Fairbanks is a long time member of our church and the business administator, overseeing the financial aspects of our ministries. Liana shares with us her heart for Ecuador and describes how partnering in missions with our church through giving our time and finances is an imoportant way to take part in the great things God is doing. To learn m…

Jennifer and Justin talk about gratitude and how expressing thanks to God and others is important for our emotional and spiritual health. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Joy Vonk is the Member Care Facilitator for Christian Health Service Corps, assisting missionaries around the world in their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health. Joy shares with us how God has walked with her during her battle with Covid, and used the trials she has faced to strengthen her relationship with Him, and to deal with the i…

Christy Sylvester and Kelli Hays have a heart for the people of Kenya, and through their partnership with the CityRise Network will be building and resourcing a brand new medical clinic for people in a remote area of Kenya. Christy and Kelli share with us what they love about serving the people of Kenya, and provide opportunities for us to partner …

Shannon Lambert is the Director of the Baptist Student Ministry at the University of Houston, helping students grow in their faith, while also reaching new people with the gospel. Shannon shares with us insight on the spiritual climate of the university campus, and we discuss how parents can best serve and encourage their kids in their faith during…

Jennifer and Justin talk about some of their favorite Halloween memories and reflect on Reformation Day and what it means for Christ followers. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Visit https://cityrise.org/events to stay in the loop on all our holiday activities!By CityRise Network

Alberto Avila is the area director for Young Life Alief, creating weekly opportunities for teenagers to learn about Jesus, connecting students with Christian mentors, and working with local churches to further the gospel. Alberto shares with us his faith story and how Young Life seeks to meet students with the gospel wherever they are. To learn mor…

Crosspoint Church - Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman joins us for a conversation about what it means to worship in spirit and in truth, based on our Flourishing Worship series. For more resources, check out https://cityrise.org/flourishingworship Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Jennifer and Justin set up in the lobby at the CityRise Network Conference and managed to convince several people to actually sit down and talk with them! In this episode, we hear from representatives for Main Street Ministries, Attack Poverty, Mercy Goods, STCH Ministries, The Bridge Church in Sugar Land, Casa El Buen Samaritano, The Landing, Trex…

Elizabeth Smith is a Realtor with Martha Turner Sotheby's in Houston, TX. In this episode, she shares insight on the home buying/selling process, offers wisdom for young parents, and shares her story of faith. To contact Elizabeth for real estate needs in the Houston area, you can find her information at https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/associate…

Kenneth Watkins is the Worship Pastor at CityRise Missouri City. In addition to sharing how he came to know Jesus and what led him to worship ministry, we talk about how to manage complex issues when you find yourself on the other side of a difference of opinion with people you love. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!…

Lauren Erwin is on the Kidstuff Team at CityRise, but she also has great insight about marriage and what can be done to keep this relationship vital and strong. Lauren shares with us her story and talks about things we all can do to make our marriages a priority. To learn more about the Outback Retreat for married couples and families Lauren mentio…

Jennifer and Justin talk about some of their favorite memories from school and a few things God has been teaching them over the summer. This conversation is sure to remind you of some of your favorite school experiences, and help you remember what it's like to be a student as you love and lead your own children to have a great year. Please make sur…

Murphy Sylvester is a Speech Language Pathologist, helping families as they navigate the various struggles and hurdles children may face in developing their ability to speak and express themselves. Murphy shares tips on helping children develop, advice on when to get help, and also talks about her faith and connection to our church. To learn more a…

Molly Urbani owns a home organizing business focused on helping people take steps toward bringing order back to their homes one room at a time. Molly shares some of her favorite tips, her heart behind this work, and talks about her faith and family. To learn more about Molly's business, check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/organizedtor…

Dr. Paul Magyar is the Worship Pastor at West U Baptist Church in Houston, TX, focused on teaching people about worship, and providing opportunities to connect with God through music. Dr. Magyar shares with us the definition he prefers for worship, his calling to lead others in this spiritual expression, and his heart to unite people across all gen…

Dolly Monroe is the Kidstuff leader for Iglesia Crosspoint Bellaire, the spanish speaking congregation of Crosspoint Church - Bellaire. She also serves as a DJ for the spanish speaking branch of the radio station KHCB in Houston, TX. Dolly shares with us her passion for teaching children about the Bible, with a focus on scripture memory. For more i…

Michelle Woo offers some incredible insight from her experience with helping her parents as they grow older and face health issues. Justin also shares an update on the tragedy that he and his family faced in July. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Check out https://cityrise.org/ministries/adults/women/ to learn about "The Caregiving Season,…

We're taking a little break and hope to be back with regular episodes by the end of July. In the meantime, check out some of our past episodes you might have missed, or search "The CityRise Podcast" on your podcast app to check out some incredible interviews with a few of our Network Partners hosted by Dr. Roger Patterson, Dr. Mark Edworthy, and Be…

Allison Finch shares with us some incredible tips and tricks she and her husband have learned parenting for the past 16 years, working to help their 5 kids grow in the faith and move toward independence. Summer is an especially difficult time to parent, and she provides incredible insight for overcoming the millions of questions kids ask on summer …

Jennifer and Justin talk about the things they love most and the things they don't really care for about the pool, vacations, amusement parks, and more classic summer activities. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!By CityRise Network

Regina Nolan is a VP of HR at HP, a wife, mother, and Christ follower who shares a fun story about her connection with her father over his vast collection of books. We talk about her unique way of sharing his collection after his passing, advice for people looking for a job, and her work getting the speed limit on a portion of road near her home lo…

Justo Robinson is the pastor of CityRise Emmanuel, a CityRise Network spanish language congregation located in Missouri City, TX. Justo shares with us his story of growing up in Colombia, his career in public education, and his calling as a minister of the gospel. To learn more about CityRise Emmanuel, visit https://cityrise.org/locations/cremc/ Pl…

Lauren Grossman and Anna Lauren Nelson are members of the CityRise Kidstuff team focusing on helping children and families grow in the faith. They share some behind the scene stories and words of encouragement for parents seeking to lead their children to better know Jesus. For more information on our Kidstuff Ministry visit https://cityrise.org/ki…

Carol Sotier and Robynn Estrada have been friends at our West U Baptist Church Campus since their (now grown) children were small. Through church involvement, and a monthly double date at burger restaurants around Houston, Carol and Robynn show us how our church family plays an important role in our faith. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!…

John Litzler is an attorney focused on guiding churches and Christian non-profits through legal issues and questions. John shares with us incredible insight about the workings of the Supreme Court, the implications of the recent leak, and the importance of voting. For more information on John's work with the Texas Baptists, check out https://www.te…