2 or More Podcast

How to Start a Microchurch: Finding Your People & Building Real Community

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Once you’ve consecrated your space and stepped into what God is calling you to build, the next question becomes: how do you actually find your people?

In this conversation, we unpack what it really looks like to form the foundation of a microchurch or kingdom community—starting with a clear invitation, intentional relationships, and the process of discerning who is meant to run alongside you.

We talk about the difference between simply opening your home and actually building a defined, purposeful space for discipleship, healing, and spiritual growth. From early gatherings to core team formation, this is where real community begins.

If you're feeling called to start something in your home, ministry, or community—this is the practical and spiritual framework for how it begins.

Topics covered:
Finding your core people
Building a microchurch foundation
Why clear invitation matters
Hospitality as spiritual formation
Creating intentional kingdom community

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

Home Churches, Hospitality & Hosting the Holy Spirit | Practical + Spiritual Keys

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

What does it actually look like to cultivate a home filled with the presence of God? In this conversation, we talk about hospitality, consecrating your space, creating intentional community, and why spiritual renewal requires more than inspiration alone.

From practical decisions about your home to prayer, worship, intimacy with God, and gathering around the table, this episode explores how ordinary spaces can become places of healing, discipleship, and encounter.

Real renewal follows a pattern—but most people skip the hardest part. We walk through why lasting change feels so rare and what it actually requires.

Whether you’re leading a microchurch, hosting dinners with friends, building a Christ-centered marriage, or simply longing for deeper community, this conversation will encourage you to start with what you already have and invite God into it.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

The Church Growth Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Big churches. Packed rooms. Endless content. Yet many believers still feel spiritually disconnected, exhausted, and unseen.

In this episode of the 2 or More Podcast, we dive into the deeper issue many churches and leaders are facing today: the difference between gathering crowds and forming disciples. We explore identity in Christ, healthy leadership, sacred space, discipleship, microchurches, hospitality, spiritual formation, and why authentic Kingdom ministry often begins in much smaller, more intentional ways than we expect.

This conversation is for anyone wrestling with calling, church culture, burnout, leadership, or the longing for deeper community and transformation rooted in the presence of God — not performance, platforms, or striving.

Topics covered:
• Identity before ministry
• Healthy church leadership
• Microchurch & home church culture
• Spiritual formation & discipleship
• Building ministry without striving
• Sacred space & hospitality
• Kingdom community & authentic faith
• Starting small in obedience

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

Stop Waiting for a Platform—You’re Already Called (The Truth About Ministry & Identity)

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

So many believers disqualify themselves with one phrase: “I’m not a pastor.”
But what if that belief is actually keeping you from stepping into your God-given calling?

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to live as a disciple of Jesus—beyond titles, platforms, and traditional church roles. Through a powerful, real-life story, we explore how God calls ordinary people into meaningful ministry right where they are.

This conversation dives into:
What it actually means to be “called” by God
Why you don’t need a title to walk in spiritual authority
The difference between platform-driven ministry and faithful obedience
How to discern your unique calling and take your next step
Why the future of the Church may look more like everyday people living on mission

If you’ve ever felt unqualified, overlooked, or unsure of where you fit in the Body of Christ—this is for you.

You don’t need permission. You don’t need a platform. You just need to be faithful with what God has already placed in your hands.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

We Don't Need Better Attendance. We Need Real Discipleship.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Acts 2 gets quoted a lot—but often misunderstood. We talk about why the early church wasn’t simply a formula, and what it actually looks like to live as the church today.

Church was never meant to be reduced to a Sunday service, a checklist, or a building. It was always meant to be people living as God’s temple—disciples gathering, honoring Jesus, breaking bread, carrying one another, and building His Kingdom together. Real church starts in homes, around tables, in everyday obedience, and in the simple faithfulness of believers choosing to live the way of Jesus together.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

What Is the Church—and Does It Even Matter? (Jesus’ Original Design Explained)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

What is the church, really—and does it actually matter how we define it?

In this conversation, we step back from modern assumptions, systems, and models to ask a deeper foundational question: what did Jesus actually intend when He formed His people?

Instead of starting with tradition or copying existing church structures, we go back to the Gospels to explore how Jesus built community, shaped discipleship, and sent His followers into the world. Along the way, we examine why so many definitions of “church” fall short, what we might be missing, and how this question reshapes the way we gather, live, and follow Him together.

This is an invitation to rethink what we’ve assumed—and return to the original design of Jesus-centered community, formed around transformation, presence, and discipleship through Jesus.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

Feeling Spiritually Stuck in Church? Here's What's Really Going On

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Before we can fix anything, we have to ask a better question: what is the Church actually supposed to be?

In this conversation, we explore why so many believers today feel spiritually stuck, disconnected, or disillusioned with church—and why that tension may be pointing to something deeper than frustration.

We unpack why common definitions of church often fall short, how that impacts spiritual growth and community, and where we can begin again if we want to see real renewal, discipleship, and Kingdom-centered community restored.

If you’ve ever felt like something is off but couldn’t quite name it, this episode gives language to that experience—and points toward a more faithful way forward.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

Why Church Feels Broken — and What to Do About It

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Is it you, or is something deeper broken? We unpack the tension between loving the church and recognizing its gaps—and why the solution isn’t found in blame, but in shared responsibility.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Instagram: 2ormore_podcast

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida

Why Church Feels Empty (And How to Bring Joy Back to the Body of Christ)

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Church doesn’t feel empty because God has left—it often feels empty when the Church loses sight of what it was designed to be: a place of love, joy, discipleship, and true spiritual growth.

In this conversation, we talk about why so many people feel disconnected or spiritually stagnant in church, and how the Body of Christ becomes alive again when we return to environments where people can truly flourish, mature in faith, and grow in love over time.

Many believers quietly sense that something is off in modern church culture—but can’t always articulate it. In this episode, we explore that tension, why so many Christians feel spiritually stuck, and how that dissatisfaction may actually be an invitation into deeper Kingdom life, authentic community, and renewed joy in following Jesus.

The 2 or More Podcast is a conversation for lost balls and sleeping giants—followers of Jesus who are hungry for authenticity and to grow in their gifts and calling. Mike Bishop and Joel Henson explore what it looks like to plant sustainable microchurches, build spiritual family, and live out the kingdom of God in your whole life.

Who is Everyday Mission? We are a people seeking transformation in our everyday lives and in the church. We are a people drawn into the harvest field by love. We are using our unique gifts, talents, and resources to influence the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help equip Everyday Missionaries.

Website: https://www.everydaymission.com/
Instagram & TikTok: @EverydayMissionFlorida