EP196: TCD Podcast Network Presents Top Podcasts of 2021

jeff • December 27, 2021

Pandemic or not, 2021 was a chaotic year for the church and its leaders. Before we get back to 2022, let's reflect back on 2021 and the positive influences we as the church and its leaders have gone through. Joining Jeff in this broadcast is Tom Pounder/TCD Sidekick, along with other content creators/influencers: Chestly Lunday, Andy Mage, Garrett Siljee and John Pyle. Get a sneak peak of what TCD Podcast Network will become in 2022 while celebrating some of the greatness of 2021.

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ON THE SHOW

Guest: Andy Mage
Bay Hope Church
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Guest: Tom Pounder
New Life Christian Church , Online Pastor
Digital Bookcamp , Facebook Group
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Guest:  Chestly Lunday
King City Church, Lead Pastor
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Guest: Jon Pyle
City Church , San Antonio
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Guest: Garrett Siljee, Multisite Production Director
Christ Fellowship Miami
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Host: Jeff Reed
THECHURCH.DIGITAL
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2021 PODCAST AWARDS, PRESENTED BY THE TCD PODCAST NETWORK

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Dave Ferguson, Peyton Jones, Jared & Ann Roth, Matt Engel, JMO, Jeff Hook, Rob Wegner, Rey DeArmas, Pastor SouZy, Greg Atkinson, Justin Murff, Matt Anderson, Mindy Caliguire, Jay Kranda

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Love you all! Praying for your Churches and your Ministry Online.

Jeff Reed
THECHURCH.DIGITAL

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