COGO Podcast
Episodes
83 episodes
E080: The Invisible Ministry That EVERYONE Notices
Media ministry is about far more than cameras, slides, and livestreams—it's about removing distractions so people can clearly see and hear the message of Jesus. In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. ...
E079: Why Hospitality is the First Step to Making Disciples
Hospitality is about far more than a handshake at the front door. It's often the first step in someone experiencing the love of Christ. In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Missy Potts and Me...
E078: Discover How Canva Can Help You and Your Ministry!
In this episode, RW sits down with Rev. Becky Heller, Director of Communications & Events at COGO, and they talk about how you can use Canva (more than just a FREE online editing program) and use it to help communicate with your church. You...
E077: Creating Space for Real Life Change
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Dr. Mirriam Knight-Wilson for an inspiring conversation about calling, leadership, and personal transformation. Mirriam shares her powerful testimony of growing up as the daugh...
E076: Everyday Disciples Make Everyday Disciples
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with author, pastor, and disciple-making leader Jeff Vanderstelt for a conversation that feels both challenging and deeply encouraging. Jeff shares pieces of his own story — from growing...
E075: Church Planting Starts at the Dinner Table
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Rebecca Palmatier to talk about faith, discipleship, and the adventure of church planting in rural West Virginia. Rebecca shares her journey of coming to know Jesus as a teen...
E074: Discipleship Starts with a Name
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with longtime ministry leader Rev. Dr. Leslie Barnes to explore her journey of faith, leadership, and discipleship. Leslie shares how growing up in a Christ-centered family shaped her re...
E073: This Generation Is Ready! Inside the 2026 OSYC Leadership Team
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, RW Moody sits down with the student leadership team behind the Ohio State Youth Convention (OSYC)—Andrew Long, CeCe Salguero, Jade Peronne, Paige Gill, Rylan Webb, and Sheridan Deem. The conversation feels r...
E072: The Calling You Can't Ignore!
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Tim Riley, lead pastor of Connection Point Church in Sidney, Ohio, for an engaging and honest conversation about ministry, leadership, and answering God’s call. T...
E071: Authentic Faith Starts Now!
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Isaac Steiner to explore the heart of discipleship, student leadership, and reaching the next generation. Isiaac shares his personal journey of faith—from growing...
E070: Beyond Sunday: How Serving Your Community Transforms the Church’s Impact
What does it look like when a church becomes known more for serving its community than simply holding services? On this episode, R.W. sits down with Robert Holt, Executive Director at Healing Waters Outreach Center in Little Rock, Arkans...
EPISODE REVISIT: Mastering the Message with Bishop Timothy Clarke
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with Bishop Timothy Clarke, ENJOY! Even if you listened to this when it came out last year, this episode is TIMELESS and you will benefit from another listen!
E069: Ordinary Faith. Extraordinary Impact!
On this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Pastor Steve Anthony and ministry leaders Amy Thomas and Tricia Lantz from Hilltop Church of God. Together they explore how God is using ordinary believers to make an extraordinary ...
EPISODE REVISIT: Meet Our Interim General Director, Monté Dillard!
In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to reshare this incredible conversation with our Interim Director, ENJOY!The future is bright for our movement and we are thrilled to have our Interim General Director, Rev. Monté Dillard, join ...
E068: Standing on Shared Ground, One Movement Toward the Future
In this powerful and timely conversation, R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Eric and Twila Butler to talk honestly about unity, discipleship, and the future of the Church of God movement. Recorded during Black History Month, the discussion centers...
E067: Can Students Be Disciple-Makers In Today's Culture?
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody sits down with Abby Heaton from East Canon Church of God and member of the OSYC 2025 Student Leadership Team to talk about what it really looks like to follow Jesus as a stude...
E066: What If Discipleship Was at the Center of Everything?
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. sits down with Rob Wegner, founder of the Kansas City Underground (kcunderground.org) and Microchurch Next Director at Exponential, to explore what transformational discipleship looks like in everyday l...
E065: Hear Tina's Story of How Transformational Discipleship Leads to Life-style Evangelism
In this episode of the COGO Podcast, host R.W. Moody sits down with Rev. Tina Yarger from Avenue Church in Ontario, Ohio, to explore what authentic Christian discipleship looks like in everyday life. Through personal stories and ministry experi...
3:27 Why Every Leader Is Cross-Cultural with Andrew Gale
Missions isn’t just overseas—it’s everywhere you serve. On this episode, R.W. Moody sits down with Andrew Gale, Executive Director of Global Strategy for Church of God Ministries, to unpack why all ministry is cross-cultural. From life-shaping ...
3:26 Meet the Family Behind Planting Together Ministries
In this episode, R.W. sits down with Patricia Gomez and her son, Daniel Gomez, as they share about their church planting efforts with Planting Together Ministries. Patricia and her husband, José, are leaders in the church planting n...
3:25 Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders with Trellis Churches
Trellis Churches is a ministry organization committed to educating, empowering, and equipping the next generation of church leaders. Their holistic training pathway includes a three-year internship and a two-year residency, combining han...
3:24 Bringing Hope to Kid's Around the World
In this episode, R.W. sits down with Chase Perkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Kids Around the World (KATW.org), to discuss the incredible global impact of this faith-driven organization. Chase shares inspiring stories about h...
3:23 Meet Daniel & Christy Kihm, Missionaries to Europe and the Middle East
In this episode, RW sits down with Daniel & Christy Kihm, (missionaries to Europe and the Middle East) who share how their team works to support and encourage pastors and national leaders around the world. From creating safety nets that pre...
3:22 Is it Possible That None of Us Will Fully Experience Wholeness Until All of Us Do?
When was the last time you had an injury that slowed you down? Perhaps your arm was in a sling, or you had your foot in a cast. It's frustrating when our bodies are limited or in pain, right? Painful limitations are the reality for the fa...
3:21 Empower Your Ministry With AI, Understanding Its Dangers and Challenges
In this episode, R.W. and guest, Joe Watkins, explore how pastors and churches can use AI to help navigate changing work and life, especially as it continues to be integrated more into all that we do. By grounding our identity in God’s calling ...