What if the church of tomorrow looked less like an institution and more like a grassroots movement? Tune in to today’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as host Alicia Lee sits down with Eugene Kim, founder of New Wine Collective and Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, to explore a bold, necessary reimagining of Christian community in today’s spiritual landscape.

Drawing from over 25 years in ministry, Eugene shares how his own journey led him to re-evaluate traditional denominational structures and develop new models of church grounded in interdependence, mutual accountability, and justice-oriented community. Through powerful initiatives like New Wine and Wild Fig, he’s helping to create spaces where innovation and authentic listening guide spiritual formation.

Together, we examine the rise of alternative gatherings and decentralized leadership structures—and how these shifts are resonating with a generation disillusioned by traditional models but still deeply hungry for meaning and connection.

Website: https://www.wildfig.org/

(00:01) Reimagining Church Leadership in Post-Denominational Era
(15:45) Launching a New Ministry
(22:43) Creating Innovative Spiritual Communities
(41:58) Empowering Church Leaders With Faithly

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Today, on the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee welcomes guest Brian Boyd who was living just blocks from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As the Twin Towers fell, he and his wife Fran found themselves in the heart of Ground Zero, running for safety with ash and uncertainty clouding the sky. In this gripping episode, Brian shares his firsthand account of that day, the miraculous "God wink" that protected his family, and how tragedy became a turning point in their lives for both faith and purpose.

Out of crisis came a calling. Displaced and living out of a hotel, Brian and Fran began building what would eventually become CCB Marketing, a digital agency that blends innovation with empathy. Today, their work supports clients across industries—including churches and ministries—helping others share messages of hope and healing through digital tools. We dive into how Brian’s past shaped his present, from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, and how his faith, family, and perseverance helped him transform devastation into purpose.

We’ll also dive into how platforms like Faithly are using technology to connect leaders and share their stories, building stronger communities through connection and modern tools.

Website: https://ccbmarketing.net/

(00:01) Podcast Interview With Brian Boyd
(04:25) Escape From the World Trade Center
(08:52) World Trade Center Escape
(17:25) Marketing Strategies for Churches and Ministries
(33:49) Marketing Strategies for Church Growth

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What happens when a web developer says “yes” to a global calling? In this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, meet Josh Read as he shares with host Alicia Lee how he and his family followed God's lead from the comfort of their home in the U.S. to the mission field of South Africa, via Sweden and Spain. Their decision to become self-funded missionaries transformed every part of their lives, from raising four children overseas to navigating cultural skepticism and the intense challenges of ministry during a global pandemic.

Throughout their conversation, Josh reflects on the trials they faced during COVID-19—including lockdowns, threats of containment camps, and civil unrest—and the surprising moment of clarity that came from contemplating Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot. Returning to the States after a decade abroad, Josh opens up about reentry struggles and how that experience continues to shape his work and worldview. Now back in the digital space, Josh is helping to lead the next wave of innovation for pastors and ministry leaders. We explore how platforms like Sermon Central and Faithly are providing essential tools and connections for those in ministry—offering everything from sermon prep support to spaces for relational collaboration.

Website: https://sermoncentral.com

(00:01) Moving to South Africa Faith Journey
(14:54) Challenges and Revelation in South Africa
(30:57) Sermon Central Innovations for Pastors
(48:22) Empowering Church Leaders With Faithly

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