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Growing Together is a place where we can ask questions, listen, learn, and grow together for the glory of God’s kingdom. In a time where it seems easy to grow apart from each other, we seek to bring everybody back to the table—together. Pull up a chair and join the discussion. Growing Together is a podcast of Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, MO. To find out more about Central, visit centralpres.com.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
We close our season with Cole Lescher, Pastor of College & Young Adults, whose time at Central began as a middle-school intern almost 10 years ago. From there all the way to being ordained as a pastor, Cole shares about how he came to faith, what brought him to St. Louis, and how each step has shaped his ministry to young adults.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Julie Geisz, our new Director of Women’s Ministry and two-time Central staff member, shares why she felt called not to lead women but specifically to lead the women here at Central. We’ll also hear how God has been drawing her closer to him through every stage of her life—including her work with Cru, BSF, and her time in Kazakhstan.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Matt Mazzoni, our Director of Music Ministry, joins us for an episode filled with laughter, shoptalk about music and worship, and a lot of references from Dm being the saddest of all keys (we see you Spinal Tap) to Tim Hawkins Guide to Hand Raising (https://youtu.be/TK2_ezOBa2A) to music inspired-conversion experiences (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=AojCqHwsbX0&list=RDAMVMAojCqHwsbX0). Matt shares his perspective on the myriad of pivots our services have undergone during COVID and the heart behind how we approach corporate worship.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
This episode we're joined by Charles Godwin, our Pastor of Congregational Care, who shares his heart for coming alongside members of our church family and caring for them through all the ups and downs of life.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
In this special episode three-quarters of our Student Ministry staff—Taylor Bruce, Ari Dayoub, and Matt Woodson—join us to discuss the value and character of Student Ministries.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
This episode we're joined by Karen Brown, our Director of Family Ministries, whose infectious joy regarding belonging to the family of God at every age highlights how disciplining our kids in turn grows us up as believers.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Mike Farley, Pastor of Spiritual Formation, joins us for our third episode. Together we unpack Mike's passion for education, music, science, and the history of Christianity. All these interests coalesce in his role here at Central as he helps people connect, draw closer, and grow in their faith.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
In our second episode we're joined by Ben Tzeng, our Pastor of Community and Evangelism. In this episode we get to hear how Ben's faith story uniquely integrates with and feeds his enthusiasm for outreach and belonging.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
In our inaugural episode we chat with Clay Smith, our Senior Pastor. We get to hear his story—everything from his ministry career before becoming a pastor to his passion for the Mission and Vision here at Central.
Music: Moon Forest by Super Duper (Find it on Apple Music or Spotify)