E128: Michelle Maris | Kids' Ministry Matters

E129: Lisa Cole | Church Planting: Caring for the Wife

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1444414/fan_mail/new] Episode 129 of The Waypoint Podcast features Dyke and Rebecca chatting with Waypoint’s own Lisa Cole, Director of Planting Wives Care, for an important conversation. Church planting is filled with challenges, sacrifices, and unseen pressures, and often the wives of church planters carry unique burdens while serving faithfully behind the scenes. No one understands and cares about these details more than Lisa, who has spent years walking alongside these women from the very beginning, offering encouragement, wisdom, and care through every stage of the journey. In this episode, the conversation explores why caring for planting wives matters so deeply, what churches and leaders often overlook, and how healthy support can strengthen both families and ministry. This is a conversation every church leader can learn from—one that will increase awareness, inspire compassion, and, as always, encourage and challenge listeners in their own ministry journey. Contact Lisa at lcole@waypointchurchpartners.com Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com [https://waypointchurchpartners.com] Follow us at facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners [https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners] instagram @waypointchurchpartners The Waypoint Podcast is hosted  and produced by Dyke McCord [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] hosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca Hott [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] If you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head to iplantchurches.com [http://iplantchurches.com] Register for future Waypoint Events [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events] or reach out to any of our Staff [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff]!

E128: Michelle Maris | Kids' Ministry Matters

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1444414/fan_mail/new] Episode 128 of The Waypoint Podcast is all about Kids’ Ministry! Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Michelle Maris to talk about an exciting initiative through Central Bible University [https://cccb.edu] focused on equipping and encouraging ministry leaders. This conversation is for the Kids’ and Children’s Ministers faithfully serving week after week, helping the youngest among us discover the hope of the Gospel. Michelle shares practical resources, encouragement, and a reminder that you are not alone in this calling. What you are doing matters deeply, and the impact of your ministry reaches farther than you may ever realize. Learn More: ccl.network/KidMin [https://ccl.network/KidMin] Get in Contact with Michelle michelle.maris@ccleadership.org Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com [https://waypointchurchpartners.com] Follow us at facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners [https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners] instagram @waypointchurchpartners The Waypoint Podcast is hosted  and produced by Dyke McCord [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] hosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca Hott [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] If you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head to iplantchurches.com [http://iplantchurches.com] Register for future Waypoint Events [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events] or reach out to any of our Staff [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff]!

E127: John Maurice | Training Tomorrow’s Church Leaders

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1444414/fan_mail/new] Episode 127, Dyke and Rebecca sit down for a meaningful and honest conversation with John Maurice, president of Mid-Atlantic Christian University. John shares his personal story, including the recent loss of his wife and ministry partner, Sherry, and reflects on how that season has shaped both his faith and leadership. He also offers a candid look at the realities of leading a Bible college in 2026—navigating cultural shifts, developing leaders, and staying mission-focused in a changing world. Yet through it all, John points to a deep and steady hope for the future of the Church. This episode will both challenge and encourage you, while inviting you to play a role in equipping the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Find out more about Mid-Atlantic University: macuniversity.edu [https://www.macuniversity.edu] Reach John at john.maurice@macuniversity.edu Find out more about the Young Leaders Program from CCYC: theccyc.com/youngleaders [https://theccyc.com/youngleaders/] Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com [https://waypointchurchpartners.com] Follow us at facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners [https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners] instagram @waypointchurchpartners The Waypoint Podcast is hosted  and produced by Dyke McCord [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] hosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca Hott [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] If you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head to iplantchurches.com [http://iplantchurches.com] Register for future Waypoint Events [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events] or reach out to any of our Staff [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff]!

E126: Todd Brown | Unlocking Marketplace Discipleship

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1444414/fan_mail/new] In Episode 126, Todd Brown challenges the way we think about ministry and discipleship. What if the real mission field isn’t inside the church, but in the everyday workplaces of your people? Todd unpacks how “marketplace ministry” empowers believers to live on mission right where they are, while reminding leaders that true discipleship means teaching people to obey the commands of Christ—not just hear them. Along the way, he shares personal stories, including the simple joy of growing up as a preacher’s kid and the unexpected impact of a good potluck. This conversation will encourage you to equip and send your people with purpose. Connect with Todd: toddbrown54@gmail.com Find Todd's book: "The Commands of Christ" [https://a.co/d/01e6QpXv] Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com [https://waypointchurchpartners.com] Follow us at facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners [https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners] instagram @waypointchurchpartners The Waypoint Podcast is hosted  and produced by Dyke McCord [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] hosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca Hott [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] If you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head to iplantchurches.com [http://iplantchurches.com] Register for future Waypoint Events [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events] or reach out to any of our Staff [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff]!

E125: Matthew La Grange | Leading with Honor

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1444414/fan_mail/new] In Episode 125 of The Waypoint Podcast, Dyke and Rebecca welcome clinical psychologist Matthew LaGrange for a thoughtful and challenging conversation about rediscovering honor. Drawing from his experience counseling pastors and ministry leaders, Dr. LaGrange shares practical wisdom about how our assumptions about honor, conflict, and relationships often fall short of Christ’s example. He challenges leaders to think differently about how they treat one another, showing how a culture of honor is not weakness, but a powerful reflection of Jesus and essential to building healthy ministry environments. This conversation will encourage church leaders to lead with greater humility, intentionality, and Christ-like character in every relationship. Find more from Dr. La Grange at his-story.org [https://www.his-story.org/team/matthew-lagrange-phd/] Remember you can always find us at waypointchurchpartners.com [https://waypointchurchpartners.com] Follow us at facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners [https://www.facebook.com/WaypointChurchPartners] instagram @waypointchurchpartners The Waypoint Podcast is hosted  and produced by Dyke McCord [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] hosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca Hott [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff] If you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head to iplantchurches.com [http://iplantchurches.com] Register for future Waypoint Events [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events] or reach out to any of our Staff [https://waypointchurchpartners.com/staff]!