Dents in the Darkness

Our enemy loves to isolate pastors and leaders from great resources and teammates. We provide practical resources to guide you on your journey to overcome isolation while leading and launching healthy churches across Northeast America!

Dents in the Darkness is a business podcast hosted by The Northeast Collaborative, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Northeast Collaborative hosts Dents in the Darkness, a business show with 69 episodes published.

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  Episode #67

  Rural Ministry: Leadership & Planting - TJ Freeman

  May 31, 202646 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Pastor TJ Freeman to talk about the heart behind rural ministry, leadership development, and church planting in overlooked communities. TJ serves as the Executive Director of The Brainerd Institute and pastors Christ Church in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. His passion is helping rural churches thrive through healthy leadership, gospel-centered discipleship, and long-term pastoral faithfulness.</p><p>TJ shares his own ministry journey—from church planting and pastoral ministry to leading initiatives focused on equipping leaders in rural contexts. Together, we explore why rural communities matter deeply to the mission of God and how healthy chur...

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  Episode #66

  Understanding Generations to Build Stronger Churches - Ryan Vet

  May 14, 202644 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Vet — USA Today bestselling author, futurist, and leadership thinker and follower of Jesus — to unpack what it means to lead across generations in today’s rapidly changing culture.</p><p>We also dive into how these generational shifts are deeply impacting the church — especially discipleship, community, and small groups. Ryan shares why younger generations are craving authentic relationships, meaningful conversations, and spaces where they can belong before they believe. We discuss how churches can rethink small groups and community environments to better engage multiple generations while still remaining rooted in biblical truth.<...

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  Episode #65

  Kingdom Multiplication - Antoine Lassiter

  Apr 8, 202637 minS1

  <p>Tim and Mike sit down with Antoine Lassiter to talk about what kingdom multiplication really looks like — especially in normative-size churches. Antoine shares his personal story, his heart for reaching the community, and practical insights on how multiplication doesn't have to be reserved for the mega-church down the road. It starts right where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Antoine Lassiter is the pastor of Think Kingdom Church in Kannapolis, NC and a Church Planting Strategist for SendNC through the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. A native North Carolinian with over 20 years of ministry experience, Antoine is a...

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  Episode #64

  Be the Church - Mike Rubino & Gary Campbell

  Mar 9, 202642 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Dents in the Darkness, Tim Madiero (WGRN) and Mike Schooley (NEC) sit down with Dr. Michael J. Rubino, Vice President of Learning & Resources for Be the Church Collective and Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church on Long Island, along with Gary Campbell, Lead Catalyst for Be the Church and Lead Pastor of Groton Bible Chapel.</p><p>Together they discuss the current state of the church in the Northeast and the important role collaboration plays in strengthening local congregations and multiplying kingdom impact.</p><p>Be the Church exists to strengthen churches, equip leaders, and multip...

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  Episode #60

  Discipling the Next Generation - Shane Pruitt

  Feb 9, 202638 minS1

  <p>On this episode of Dents in the Darkness, we sit down with Shane Pruitt to talk about the critical issues facing today’s young people. While this generation is navigating significant challenges, there is also real hope in what God is doing in and through them.</p><p>In our conversation, Shane shares insights from his book Not My Jesus, addressing how our culture often reshapes Jesus into our own image—and why restoring the biblical Jesus is essential for authentic discipleship. We also explore practical ways to disciple and minister to the next generation with truth, clarity, and compassion...

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