# A Word for Tired Church Planters

An episode of [Between Sundays with The Chandlers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1687888418), 17 Jun 2025, 52 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/ee469b1f-2b44-4506-aad0-6d6ff3950b99/stream.mp3

Today I unpack the gritty, grace-filled realities of planting churches with three faithful men—Ronnie, Travis, and Spencer—who are living it right now. We talk about the surprising slowness of fruit, the wounds of unmet expectations, and the refining power of suffering. We also celebrate the deep friendships, family sacrifices, and the sacred calling of building from scratch. Whether you’re dreaming of planting, deep in the trenches, or a church member wondering how to help—this one will stir your heart and steady your hands. In This Episode • Why Church Planting Still Matters • First-Year Surprises: Slow Growth, Big Work • Vision Matters More Than You Think • Heart Maintenance in the Hustle • Questioning the Call: When Doubt Creeps In • Family and Friendship on the Frontlines • When Kids Feel the Cost • Paper Cuts and Perseverance • God's Provision in Scarcity • The Power of Sending Churches • Preaching and Leading from the Trenches • A Word for the Weary Planter • A Call to the Comfortable: Join the Work Resources Mentioned Book: Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer - https://a.co/d/dij4kT2 Organizations & Networks: • NAMB (North American Mission Board) – namb.net • Send Network – sendnetwork.com • Acts 29 Church Planting Network – acts29.com FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE: Instagram | Youtube | Website | Newsletter – Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

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