https://simplecast.com Welcome to the Abundant Life Groups Toolbox Podcast! Our focus is to equip group leaders to shepherd and lead their people well. en Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:12 +0000 https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f7fce2fc-1454-412a-b682-fd3a9b5abb9b/84d2bbf1-d981-4d46-89d0-76642bbb3fc0/3000x3000/toolbox-podcast-thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to the Abundant Life Groups Toolbox Podcast! Our focus is to equip group leaders to shepherd and lead their people well. Abundant Life false https://feeds.simplecast.com/8qDRU4Ry connect groups, groups, christianity, small groups, community groups, group leadership Abundant Life alit@livingproof.co 94dfbc96-ceb8-4b68-8870-6722c1669d5b Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/love-one-another-KwekTYw4 Love One Another Abundant Life 00:26:03 We're excited for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the One Another's that we find all throughout scripture and how we can love our Groups well! We're excited for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the One Another's that we find all throughout scripture and how we can love our Groups well! false full 23 2de3a944-8348-4d0e-8326-8e3a42d43a73 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/groups-vision-for-2026-Md_nEGww Groups Vision for 2026 Abundant Life 00:36:08 Welcome back friends! We are excited to kick off 2026 with an episode with Pastor Joe discussing the vision for the Groups Ministry in 2026 at Abundant Life! We are glad you are here and pray for a fruitful 2026 in this ministry! Welcome back friends! We are excited to kick off 2026 with an episode with Pastor Joe discussing the vision for the Groups Ministry in 2026 at Abundant Life! We are glad you are here and pray for a fruitful 2026 in this ministry! false full 22 ecae6f37-1304-43e7-85e7-822405854395 Tue, 9 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/merry-christmas-from-the-groups-team-PX7NilgE Merry Christmas from the Groups Team Abundant Life 00:39:04 Tis the season to be merry! In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek are gifting you with something fun from the Groups staff. Enjoy hearing from the whole Groups Team as we reminisce about our favorite Christmas memories! Tune in! Tis the season to be merry! In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek are gifting you with something fun from the Groups staff. Enjoy hearing from the whole Groups Team as we reminisce about our favorite Christmas memories! Tune in! false full 21 3805b420-a2b1-424a-a44f-3b58bb172014 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:20:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-the-team-abby-peek-wTUHlk81 Meet the Team! Abby Peek Abundant Life 00:31:54 Welcome back! This month Pastor Joe and Derek welcome our new Groups Ministry Leader, Abby Peek! Get to know Abby and her story - we are excited for her to be a part of the team! Welcome back! This month Pastor Joe and Derek welcome our new Groups Ministry Leader, Abby Peek! Get to know Abby and her story - we are excited for her to be a part of the team! false full 20 d664fec3-491c-4181-8a81-d841aa1bb859 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/groups-and-connections-at-abundant-life-PuQFmrw1 Groups and Connections at Abundant Life Abundant Life 00:35:50 Today Pastor Joe and Derek are joined by our Connections Director Natalia Ray! We are excited to discuss the impact and role that Connections plays at Abundant Life and how our Groups Ministry works hand in hand with what they are doing to see live changed by Jesus. Listen in for some key takeaways that we can use as leaders to help our group members get connected at Abundant Life! Today Pastor Joe and Derek are joined by our Connections Director Natalia Ray! We are excited to discuss the impact and role that Connections plays at Abundant Life and how our Groups Ministry works hand in hand with what they are doing to see live changed by Jesus. Listen in for some key takeaways that we can use as leaders to help our group members get connected at Abundant Life! false full 19 a493c679-1fcb-411d-b18f-eb52a1c88e1e Tue, 9 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/four-cords-of-biblical-community-cord-4-responding-biblically-xpLGXKWY Four Cords of Biblical Community - Cord 4 Responding Biblically Abundant Life 00:27:06 Join us this episode as Pastor Joe and Derek lead us in a discussion around Cord Four of Biblical Community here at Abundant Life; Responding Biblically! This is an important topic and discussion as we build and continue to shepherd the flock. Tune in! Join us this episode as Pastor Joe and Derek lead us in a discussion around Cord Four of Biblical Community here at Abundant Life; Responding Biblically! This is an important topic and discussion as we build and continue to shepherd the flock. Tune in! false full 18 13a6d6f2-1aef-4ad0-96c1-8a633525f0d4 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/four-cords-of-biblical-community-cord-3-sharing-openly-gSf_5ElB Four Cords of Biblical Community - Cord 3 Sharing Openly Abundant Life 00:28:05 Exciting conversation this episode as Pastor Joe discusses the heart behind Cord 3 in our Groups Ministry - Sharing Openly! He shares thoughtful ideas on how we can be great leaders in our Groups and how to create environments that allow people the comfort and trust to open their heart in Group! Tune in! Exciting conversation this episode as Pastor Joe discusses the heart behind Cord 3 in our Groups Ministry - Sharing Openly! He shares thoughtful ideas on how we can be great leaders in our Groups and how to create environments that allow people the comfort and trust to open their heart in Group! Tune in! false full 17 f6040d1f-5765-413c-b892-72da4454e182 Tue, 8 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/four-cords-of-biblical-community-cord-2-engaging-relationally-32ZFderQ Four Cords of Biblical Community - Cord 2 - Engaging Relationally Abundant Life 00:25:41 Welcome back Leaders! The discussion this episode revolves around our second cord of Biblical community - Engaging Relationally. Pastor Joe continues to cast vision and we talk through the importance of these core values in Groups. Tune in with us! Welcome back Leaders! The discussion this episode revolves around our second cord of Biblical community - Engaging Relationally. Pastor Joe continues to cast vision and we talk through the importance of these core values in Groups. Tune in with us! false full 16 28ba7dd4-8c28-4b89-9634-63b450c54731 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:10:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/four-cords-of-biblical-community-cord-1-belong-intentionally-kFfQOiXr Four Cords of Biblical Community - Cord 1 - Belong Intentionally Abundant Life 00:29:00 Join Pastor Joe and Derek as they talk through what it means to belong intentionally in Groups and why that is so important here at Abundant Life! Join Pastor Joe and Derek as they talk through what it means to belong intentionally in Groups and why that is so important here at Abundant Life! false full 15 74262d8a-140b-4a53-9a6d-e8f4e8cd57cf Tue, 13 May 2025 20:40:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/groups-ministry-vision-and-updates-7HsjKw4l Groups Ministry Vision and Updates Abundant Life 00:25:33 Thanks for joining in with us! Pastor Joe is sharing updates to the vision and our core values in the Groups Ministry here at Abundant Life. There are some exciting updates and we are greatly anticipating all that God will continue to do in this ministry. Tune in to learn more! Thanks for joining in with us! Pastor Joe is sharing updates to the vision and our core values in the Groups Ministry here at Abundant Life. There are some exciting updates and we are greatly anticipating all that God will continue to do in this ministry. Tune in to learn more! false full 14 8921ba20-7ef5-48bc-ad8b-d46c9fef1fc6 Mon, 7 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/the-value-of-a-groups-fair-S4rPSfIZ The Value of a Groups Fair Abundant Life 00:28:10 Thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Pastor Joe discusses with Derek about the Groups Fair that we have on campus and how it is an impactful event for the ministry. Pastor Joe helps us understand how we as Group Leaders can prepare for and maximize the impact that the Groups Fair can bring. Thanks for tuning in! On this episode, Pastor Joe discusses with Derek about the Groups Fair that we have on campus and how it is an impactful event for the ministry. Pastor Joe helps us understand how we as Group Leaders can prepare for and maximize the impact that the Groups Fair can bring. false full 13 7b8db0b5-1f78-41aa-9805-4531168990c5 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/caring-in-crisis-tools-and-resources-KHFiiHXH Caring in Crisis - Tools and Resources Abundant Life 00:33:52 Welcome in for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek sit down and discuss how to care for our groups in times of crisis with our Director of Counseling, Doug Geiger! Thanks for being a part of the Groups Toolbox Podcast! Welcome in for this month's discussion! Pastor Joe and Derek sit down and discuss how to care for our groups in times of crisis with our Director of Counseling, Doug Geiger! Thanks for being a part of the Groups Toolbox Podcast! false full 12 f3b4552d-f788-489c-803c-ea9d48a4526c Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/care-ministry-building-a-culture-in-our-groups-and-church-SvB6P9dX Care Ministry: Building a Culture in our Groups and Church Abundant Life 00:31:38 Welcome Back! In this episode Derek and Joe welcome our Senior Care Pastor at Abundant Life, Pat Koontz! Our conversation surrounds Care Ministry, what it is, and how we as Group Leaders can lean into the impact this can have within our Groups and also in our church as a whole. Thanks for tuning in! Welcome Back! In this episode Derek and Joe welcome our Senior Care Pastor at Abundant Life, Pat Koontz! Our conversation surrounds Care Ministry, what it is, and how we as Group Leaders can lean into the impact this can have within our Groups and also in our church as a whole. Thanks for tuning in! false full 11 52e3f552-7d6c-40f4-9ff0-1f6bccb4ee2d Mon, 6 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/responding-biblically-part-2-HuLjZo70 Responding Biblically Part 2 Abundant Life 00:29:30 Welcome Back! Pastor Joe and Derek today are wrapping up our discussion on our Groups core value of Responding Biblically. Thanks for being a part of the conversation! Welcome Back! Pastor Joe and Derek today are wrapping up our discussion on our Groups core value of Responding Biblically. Thanks for being a part of the conversation! false full 10 eedef98f-32ce-49c3-81a5-3b6a691c70fa Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/responding-biblically-part-1-UAT74zdj Responding Biblically Part 1 Abundant Life 00:27:27 Welcome back! Today, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the topic and core value within our Groups ministry of Responding Biblically. We want to begin the discussion on how to actively prepare and how to respond after your group begins to open up and share with one another. Tune in! Welcome back! Today, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the topic and core value within our Groups ministry of Responding Biblically. We want to begin the discussion on how to actively prepare and how to respond after your group begins to open up and share with one another. Tune in! false full 9 189b60ee-2a7f-43d8-a983-9a103f400355 Thu, 3 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/sharing-openly-part-2-r0FfWQVK Sharing Openly Part 2 Abundant Life 00:27:51 Group Leaders! We are looking forward to the discussion on this episode that gives more practical tools and thoughts around how we can model this core value in the Groups Ministry of Sharing Openly. Lets jump in with Pastor Joe and Derek! Group Leaders! We are looking forward to the discussion on this episode that gives more practical tools and thoughts around how we can model this core value in the Groups Ministry of Sharing Openly. Lets jump in with Pastor Joe and Derek! false full 8 3132cb43-6cce-4c67-8b75-74a2e2cb0ce6 Mon, 2 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/sharing-openly-KBXIIVV0 Sharing Openly Abundant Life 00:23:47 Today's discussion surrounds the topic of Sharing Openly within your Group. Pastor Joe and Derek dive into this topic and the importance of this core value in the Groups Ministry. We are looking forward to you being a part of the discussion! Today's discussion surrounds the topic of Sharing Openly within your Group. Pastor Joe and Derek dive into this topic and the importance of this core value in the Groups Ministry. We are looking forward to you being a part of the discussion! false full 7 a9d10a90-5786-4fdf-90ce-7e4e8b237ac0 Sun, 4 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/practical-steps-in-engaging-relationally-7zaRsH_m Practical Steps in Engaging Relationally Abundant Life 00:29:48 In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the more practical side of how we can help people build relationships at Group.  ​As a Group leader, you are such a pivotal part in building community, and we pray this episode can help offer tips on how to get people to engage! In this episode, Pastor Joe and Derek dive into the more practical side of how we can help people build relationships at Group.  ​As a Group leader, you are such a pivotal part in building community, and we pray this episode can help offer tips on how to get people to engage! relationships, groups, engaging, leadership false full 6 901be50f-099b-4eb2-a193-71dc4ade93f0 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/engaging-relationally-JOsVvYO1 Engaging Relationally Abundant Life 00:26:56 Welcome back everyone! This month, Joe and Derek dive into Marker #2 of our Core Values in the Groups Ministry at Abundant Life: Engaging Relationally. We hope this conversation brings clarity and understanding on why this is so important for Group development and growth. Listen in! Welcome back everyone! This month, Joe and Derek dive into Marker #2 of our Core Values in the Groups Ministry at Abundant Life: Engaging Relationally. We hope this conversation brings clarity and understanding on why this is so important for Group development and growth. Listen in! false full 5 6b094c67-43a3-447b-9193-d76588bb2927 Mon, 3 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/abiding-daily-part-2-CsftpKp6 Abiding Daily Part 2 Abundant Life 00:33:39 In this episode Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the practical applications of what abiding daily with Jesus looks like. We also get into how we as group leaders can impact those we shepherd in this discipline. Tune in! In this episode Pastor Joe and Derek discuss the practical applications of what abiding daily with Jesus looks like. We also get into how we as group leaders can impact those we shepherd in this discipline. Tune in! community, groups, community group, abiding daily false full 4 0213705a-2f4e-494d-86c6-2fd5b0fa6e1e Mon, 6 May 2024 12:30:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/abiding-daily-part-1-9EgV9Dc1 Abiding Daily Part 1 Abundant Life 00:27:08 Our Groups team is discussing the first of our Six Markers, Abiding Daily. We dive into what this means and discuss how this would apply to us as Group leaders. Come hang out with us and discover part one of this two part discussion on this important core value in the Group ministry at Abundant Life! Our Groups team is discussing the first of our Six Markers, Abiding Daily. We dive into what this means and discuss how this would apply to us as Group leaders. Come hang out with us and discover part one of this two part discussion on this important core value in the Group ministry at Abundant Life! small groups, community, groups, small group leader, community group false full 3 f3aff9ba-59f6-45f8-bdc3-00a5cdef466b Wed, 3 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Abundant Life) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/building-relationships-in-groups-A9HoIpni Building Relationships in Groups Abundant Life 00:26:18 This episode Joe and Derek provide clarity and have a deeper discussion on finding your people and what doing life together in Biblical community is like. Each of these are important in the process of building relationships and growing together. Join us as we continue to look into Groups at Abundant Life. This episode Joe and Derek provide clarity and have a deeper discussion on finding your people and what doing life together in Biblical community is like. Each of these are important in the process of building relationships and growing together. Join us as we continue to look into Groups at Abundant Life. community, building relationships, community group, life group false full 2 bed5892d-33aa-4e10-97ec-9dc8409724d0 Tue, 5 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 alit@livingproof.co (Joe Christian, Derek Elliott) https://abundant-life-groups.simplecast.com/episodes/groups-at-abundant-life-v6CqbeUr Groups at Abundant Life Joe Christian, Derek Elliott 00:24:37 Welcome to the Groups Toolbox Podcast! This podcast is designed to continue to equip our leaders with the tools to lead. In this episode, we are discussing what groups at Abundant Life Church look like and how we can get people connected quickly. Pastor Joe gives us the heart behind community and also what connect groups at Abundant Life are. Joe and Derek also talk through what you can do to serve and lead in the groups ministry. Welcome to the Groups Toolbox Podcast! This podcast is designed to continue to equip our leaders with the tools to lead. In this episode, we are discussing what groups at Abundant Life Church look like and how we can get people connected quickly. Pastor Joe gives us the heart behind community and also what connect groups at Abundant Life are. Joe and Derek also talk through what you can do to serve and lead in the groups ministry. groups leadership, connect groups, groups, community groups false full 1