COGO Podcast
The purpose of this podcast is to move leaders in Ohio to be challenged through bite-size conversations about ministry, leadership, and growth. Take a listen. Step into your God-call. Be challenged. Move together.
Episodes
74 episodes
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:15
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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26:11
EPISODE REVIST: 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!
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38:33
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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33:32
EPISODE REVIST: 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 ...
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35:35
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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38:07
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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16:23
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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42:54
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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20:40
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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28:18
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...
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Episode 26
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12:34
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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25:19
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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25:13
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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27:51
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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30:39
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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37:12
3:20 How Your Church Can Become an "Intentional Church"
On this episode of the COGO Podcast, R.W. Moody hosts Bart Rendel, co-founder of Intentional Churches, for a conversation rooted in the mission of helping churches become one-aware, activated, and radically aligned with the Great Commiss...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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34:39
3:19 When the Great Commission and the Great Commandment Come Together
In this episode, RW interviews Gordon Garrett and Tom Moody who are on the Ohio Disaster Relief team as they share how God is using the generosity of Ohio churches to help people with the most need in Ohio and around our world.
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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30:28
3:18 RW's Secret Sauce for IYC 2026 Planning
ATTENTION ALL YOUTH LEADERS! IYC 2026 is just around the corner! Registration opens up October 1 and it's going to be in our great state of OHIO! Cincinnati to be exact! Can we get a whoop whoop! In this episode, RW shares his experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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17:22
3:17 How One Simple Model Shaped a Lifetime of Ministry
We are thrilled to have Rev. Jeannette Flynn join R.W. on the podcast! Living a life of influence starts with finding a ministry model that truly works. For Jeannette, that model is simple but powerful: see one, teach one, release one. This app...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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26:34
3:16 Steve Chiles Returns to OSYC 2025
On today’s episode, RW sits down with Rev. Steve Chiles as they discuss the theme of OSYC 2025, Imago Dei, and encouraging words for our youth and leaders.Thanks for listening!Rev. Steve Chiles serves as senior pastor at Shartel C...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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29:19
3:15 Wholly His: God’s Call to Be Distinct from the World for the World
Would you rather watch this podcast? Check out our new YouTube Podcast Channel! Click here.In this episode, R.W. sits down with Dr. Rev. Jim Feirtag, lead pastor at NorthPark Church in Meridian,...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:35
3:14 Meet Our Interim General Director, Monté Dillard!
The future is bright for our movement and we are thrilled to have our Interim General Director, Rev. Monté Dillard, join us on this episode as he shares his story and how God led him to serve at our national office.God is at work in some...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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35:22
3:13 Our New State Pastor Joins Us On Our 50th Episode!
We are excited to have Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt, State Pastor Elect, as the guest for our 50th episode. To celebrate, we are offering this podcast as a video which you can watch by clicking this link.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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26:05
3:12 Exploring the Role of AI in the Modern Church
In today’s episode, we’re diving into how churches are beginning to harness the power of artificial intelligence. From streamlining administration to enhancing Bible study and outreach, AI is opening new doors for ministry. But with innovation ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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22:07