<![CDATA[The Plant Orlando Podcast]]>Welcome to the Plant Orlando Podcast — where churches unite to saturate Central Florida with the gospel. Through the Orlando Church Planting Network, we’re launching leaders, multiplying churches, and igniting a movement that reaches every neighborhood. Let’s plant together and watch God transform our city.

]]>https://www.plantorlando.org/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 23:52:53 GMTMon, 09 Feb 2026 21:10:25 GMT60Orlando Church Planting Network<p>Welcome to the Plant Orlando Podcast — where churches unite to saturate Central Florida with the gospel. Through the Orlando Church Planting Network, we’re launching leaders, multiplying churches, and igniting a movement that reaches every neighborhood. Let’s plant together and watch God transform our city.</p>episodicOrlando Church Planting Networkgabef@plantorlando.orgno<![CDATA[What Does The Church Need To Know About AI?]]>The conversation delves into the impact of AI on pastoring and preaching, covering topics such as large language models, their capabilities and limitations, handling basic Christianity, ethical and technical considerations in AI, implications for the church and pastors, preaching and AI, the future of AI and quantum computing, and The Gospel Coalition's initiatives in the AI space.

Takeaways

  • AI and its impact on pastoring and preaching
  • Understanding large language models and their capabilities

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to AI and Pastoring
  • 06:14 Handling Basic Christianity
  • 16:58 Implications for the Church and Pastors
  • 32:44 Preaching and AI
  • 38:29 Future of AI and Quantum Computing
]]>772d890d-d483-4a72-aeb1-08f1723ec971Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:31 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the impact of AI on pastoring and preaching, covering topics such as large language models, their capabilities and limitations, handling basic Christianity, ethical and technical considerations in AI, implications for the church and pastors, preaching and AI, the future of AI and quantum computing, and The Gospel Coalition's initiatives in the AI space.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI and its impact on pastoring and preaching</li><li>Understanding large language models and their capabilities</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to AI and Pastoring</li><li>06:14 Handling Basic Christianity</li><li>16:58 Implications for the Church and Pastors</li><li>32:44 Preaching and AI</li><li>38:29 Future of AI and Quantum Computing</li></ul>no00:40:04110What Does The Church Need To Know About AI?full<![CDATA[Meet Eduardo Rivera | Mosaic Español]]>The conversation with Eduardo Rivera covers his journey of faith, call to ministry, and the challenges and opportunities of Hispanic ministry in Orlando. It also explores the diverse Hispanic community, the impact of OCPN's cohort experience, and the future vision for Mosaic Espanol. Eduardo shares the needs and milestones of the ministry, encouraging engagement and support from the community.

Takeaways

  • Diverse Hispanic Community
  • Challenges of Hispanic Ministry

Chapters

  • 00:00 Orlando: A Diverse City
  • 07:29 OCPN Cohort Experience
  • 14:21 Hispanic Ministry Challenges
  • 21:27 Hispanic Community Needs
  • 26:29 Future of Mosaic Espanol
  • 34:39 Closing Remarks
]]>cabca471-8645-474c-8cab-4d5063e9f56bWed, 06 May 2026 19:05:07 GMT<p>The conversation with Eduardo Rivera covers his journey of faith, call to ministry, and the challenges and opportunities of Hispanic ministry in Orlando. It also explores the diverse Hispanic community, the impact of OCPN's cohort experience, and the future vision for Mosaic Espanol. Eduardo shares the needs and milestones of the ministry, encouraging engagement and support from the community.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse Hispanic Community</li><li>Challenges of Hispanic Ministry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Orlando: A Diverse City</li><li>07:29 OCPN Cohort Experience</li><li>14:21 Hispanic Ministry Challenges</li><li>21:27 Hispanic Community Needs</li><li>26:29 Future of Mosaic Espanol</li><li>34:39 Closing Remarks</li></ul>no00:31:0518Meet Eduardo Rivera | Mosaic Españolfull<![CDATA[Meet Andre Bettini | Esperança Churches]]>The podcast features Andre Bettini, a pastor involved in church planting and ministry. Andre shares his journey to the gospel, call to ministry, and transition to Reformed theology. He discusses language adaptation, family support, involvement with OCPN, impact of OCPN training, and learning from experienced leaders. Additionally, he addresses organizational and practical skills, church growth, challenges of immigrant pastors, and future plans for church planting. Andre expresses gratitude to OCPN for its support and facilitation of church planting efforts.

Takeaways

  • Andre's journey from Pentecostal to Reformed theology
  • The impact of OCPN training on church planting and leadership

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to OCPN Podcast
  • 06:20 Language and Cultural Adaptation
  • 13:30 Impact of OCPN Training
  • 20:21 Expansion of Church Planting
  • 26:07 Challenges of Immigrant Pastors
  • 32:41 Future Plans and Gratitude to OCPN
]]>a7919435-b7c0-441b-bb49-acceaf88ef04Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast features Andre Bettini, a pastor involved in church planting and ministry. Andre shares his journey to the gospel, call to ministry, and transition to Reformed theology. He discusses language adaptation, family support, involvement with OCPN, impact of OCPN training, and learning from experienced leaders. Additionally, he addresses organizational and practical skills, church growth, challenges of immigrant pastors, and future plans for church planting. Andre expresses gratitude to OCPN for its support and facilitation of church planting efforts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Andre's journey from Pentecostal to Reformed theology</li><li>The impact of OCPN training on church planting and leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to OCPN Podcast</li><li>06:20 Language and Cultural Adaptation</li><li>13:30 Impact of OCPN Training</li><li>20:21 Expansion of Church Planting</li><li>26:07 Challenges of Immigrant Pastors</li><li>32:41 Future Plans and Gratitude to OCPN</li></ul>no00:34:15Meet Andre Bettini | Esperança Churchesfull<![CDATA[Meet Justin Serra | New City Fellowship Orlando]]>The conversation covers the mission of the Orlando Church Planning Network, Justin Serra's passion for Orlando's diversity, his journey to faith and ministry, the vision for New City Fellowship, and the needs of the church. It also highlights the impact of OCPN and the importance of faithfulness in church planting.

Takeaways

  • Passion for Orlando's diversity and unity in community
  • The impact of OCPN in supporting church planting and ministry
  • The vision and needs of New City Fellowship in fulfilling its mission

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Orlando Church Planning Network
  • 06:04 Growing Up and Coming to Faith
  • 12:34 Call to Ministry and Church Planting
  • 26:57 Vision for New City Fellowship
  • 33:21 Needs and Ways to Connect
]]>5bccf79d-a676-4fea-a743-bcd2782ea15cThu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the mission of the Orlando Church Planning Network, Justin Serra's passion for Orlando's diversity, his journey to faith and ministry, the vision for New City Fellowship, and the needs of the church. It also highlights the impact of OCPN and the importance of faithfulness in church planting.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for Orlando's diversity and unity in community</li><li>The impact of OCPN in supporting church planting and ministry</li><li>The vision and needs of New City Fellowship in fulfilling its mission</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Orlando Church Planning Network</li><li>06:04 Growing Up and Coming to Faith</li><li>12:34 Call to Ministry and Church Planting</li><li>26:57 Vision for New City Fellowship</li><li>33:21 Needs and Ways to Connect</li></ul>no00:41:52Meet Justin Serra | New City Fellowship Orlandofull<![CDATA[What Is OCPN and why did we start it?]]>The conversation explores the love for Orlando, the backstory of the Orlando Church Planting Network, the Summit Collaborative and planting journey, the vision for church planting in Orlando, the need for more churches in Orlando, the future of church planting in Orlando, diversity and opportunity in Orlando, the gospel movement in Orlando, and exciting developments for 2026.

Takeaways

  • Diverse opportunities for church planting in Orlando
  • Collaborative efforts and vision for gospel movement in the city

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Love for Orlando
  • 09:18 Summit Collaborative and Planting Journey
  • 18:46 The Future of Church Planting in Orlando
  • 28:00 Gospel Movement in Orlando
]]>225e2a57-87ab-4601-af1c-0368ee1200ccThu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the love for Orlando, the backstory of the Orlando Church Planting Network, the Summit Collaborative and planting journey, the vision for church planting in Orlando, the need for more churches in Orlando, the future of church planting in Orlando, diversity and opportunity in Orlando, the gospel movement in Orlando, and exciting developments for 2026.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse opportunities for church planting in Orlando</li><li>Collaborative efforts and vision for gospel movement in the city</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Love for Orlando</li><li>09:18 Summit Collaborative and Planting Journey</li><li>18:46 The Future of Church Planting in Orlando</li><li>28:00 Gospel Movement in Orlando</li></ul>no00:29:0311What Is OCPN and why did we start it?full<![CDATA[Meet Felipe Echeverri | Viva Churches]]>Felipe Echeverri shares his faith journey from a secular upbringing to finding faith in Jesus, and his subsequent call to ministry. He discusses the impact of his grandmother's spiritual guidance and the challenges he faced in his journey. His experience with church planting and the lessons learned from the OCPN cohort are also highlighted. The conversation delves into the reimagining of church planting, focusing on the house church model and leadership development. It explores the challenges and excitement of this approach, as well as the needs of the Hispanic community and the vision for a house church network.

Takeaways

  • Faith Journey
  • Call to Ministry House church model
  • Leadership development

Chapters

  • 00:00 Call to Ministry
  • 32:55 Reimagining Church Planting
  • 47:19 Challenges and Excitement
]]>c76b9dde-ccf5-46de-9108-278a0c3411ceWed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Felipe Echeverri shares his faith journey from a secular upbringing to finding faith in Jesus, and his subsequent call to ministry. He discusses the impact of his grandmother's spiritual guidance and the challenges he faced in his journey. His experience with church planting and the lessons learned from the OCPN cohort are also highlighted. The conversation delves into the reimagining of church planting, focusing on the house church model and leadership development. It explores the challenges and excitement of this approach, as well as the needs of the Hispanic community and the vision for a house church network.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Faith Journey</li><li>Call to Ministry House church model</li><li>Leadership development</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Call to Ministry</li><li>32:55 Reimagining Church Planting</li><li>47:19 Challenges and Excitement</li></ul>no00:53:4015Meet Felipe Echeverri | Viva Churchesfull<![CDATA[Meet Bo Hutchens | Trinity Hill Church Montverde]]>The conversation covers the introduction to OCPN, Bo Hutchens' background, his pastoring experience in South Georgia, transition to Florida and OCPN, the impact of the finishing cohort, Montverde and replanting, God's work in replanting, the timeline for Trinity Hill Church, the vision for Trinity Hill Church, multiplying churches and community involvement, and ways to get involved with Trinity Hill Church.

Takeaways

  • Church Planting
  • Gospel Saturation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to OCPN
  • 05:44 Pastoring in South Georgia
  • 12:15 Impact of Finishing Cohort
  • 20:52 God's Work in Replanting
  • 28:02 Multiplying Churches and Community Involvement
]]>c39e7e52-4387-453d-a90f-a4ecdcf424d0Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the introduction to OCPN, Bo Hutchens' background, his pastoring experience in South Georgia, transition to Florida and OCPN, the impact of the finishing cohort, Montverde and replanting, God's work in replanting, the timeline for Trinity Hill Church, the vision for Trinity Hill Church, multiplying churches and community involvement, and ways to get involved with Trinity Hill Church.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Church Planting</li><li>Gospel Saturation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to OCPN</li><li>05:44 Pastoring in South Georgia</li><li>12:15 Impact of Finishing Cohort</li><li>20:52 God's Work in Replanting</li><li>28:02 Multiplying Churches and Community Involvement</li></ul>no00:29:4713Meet Bo Hutchens | Trinity Hill Church Montverdefull<![CDATA[Meet Caleb York | Venture Church Four Corners]]>The conversation covers the journey of Caleb York, his calling to ministry, and the establishment of Venture Church in the unique community of Four Corners, Florida. It also explores the impact of the Orlando Church Planting Network and the vision for gospel saturation in the area. Caleb shares the challenges and opportunities of reaching a diverse and growing population, as well as the ways to connect with Venture Church and support its mission.

Takeaways

  • Gospel saturation
  • Calling to ministry

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Gospel Saturation
  • 08:54 Roles and Family
  • 16:32 Impact of Church Planting Network
  • 24:55 Ventured Church and Vision
  • 30:14 Ways to Connect with Venture Church
]]>29dfe0c3-0c8c-4544-b8b4-6157aa6e5f3aWed, 25 Mar 2026 13:35:14 GMT<p>The conversation covers the journey of Caleb York, his calling to ministry, and the establishment of Venture Church in the unique community of Four Corners, Florida. It also explores the impact of the Orlando Church Planting Network and the vision for gospel saturation in the area. Caleb shares the challenges and opportunities of reaching a diverse and growing population, as well as the ways to connect with Venture Church and support its mission.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Gospel saturation</li><li>Calling to ministry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Gospel Saturation</li><li>08:54 Roles and Family</li><li>16:32 Impact of Church Planting Network</li><li>24:55 Ventured Church and Vision</li><li>30:14 Ways to Connect with Venture Church</li></ul>no00:30:4414Meet Caleb York | Venture Church Four Cornersfull<![CDATA[Gospel Saturation & Church Planting]]>Our conversation with Chad Clarkson, co-founder of the Houston Church Planting Network, covers the inception and growth of HCPN, the development of cohorts and residencies, the core values and mission of HCPN, the impact and growth of the network, the focus on prayer and spiritual awakening, lessons in training church planters, collaboration and partnership, the evolution of church planting, the City Networks Initiative, and the future vision for Houston.

Takeaways

  • Strategic formation and spiritual formation are essential for training church planters.
  • Collaboration and mission-focused partnerships drive the growth and impact of church planting networks.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Birth of Houston Church Planting Network
  • 05:39 Core Values and Mission
  • 14:10 Lessons in Training Church Planters
  • 19:49 Evolution of Church Planting
  • 27:31 City Networks Initiative
  • 34:50 Future Vision for Houston
]]>cc735d67-2443-4ea0-b224-d77af23e48e8Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Our conversation with Chad Clarkson, co-founder of the Houston Church Planting Network, covers the inception and growth of HCPN, the development of cohorts and residencies, the core values and mission of HCPN, the impact and growth of the network, the focus on prayer and spiritual awakening, lessons in training church planters, collaboration and partnership, the evolution of church planting, the City Networks Initiative, and the future vision for Houston.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strategic formation and spiritual formation are essential for training church planters.</li><li>Collaboration and mission-focused partnerships drive the growth and impact of church planting networks.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Birth of Houston Church Planting Network</li><li>05:39 Core Values and Mission</li><li>14:10 Lessons in Training Church Planters</li><li>19:49 Evolution of Church Planting</li><li>27:31 City Networks Initiative</li><li>34:50 Future Vision for Houston</li></ul>no00:33:5412Gospel Saturation & Church Plantingfull