The SCBO Podcast exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches across Ohio. Hosted by Buzz Kocher and Ryan Strother, each episode features conversations that point pastors and ministry leaders toward practical resources, fresh ideas, and stories of God at work. Our goal is simple: to serve and strengthen churches as we pursue Gospel multiplication together.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe SCBO Podcast exists to encourage, equip, and connect churches across Ohio. Hosted by Buzz Kocher and Ryan Strother, each episode features conversations that point pastors and ministry leaders toward practical resources, fresh ideas, and stories of God at work. Our goal is simple: to serve and strengthen churches as we pursue Gospel multiplication together.
Recent episodes include "Church Planting Episode 7: Healthy Church Planting with Matt Smethurst" (21 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Church Planting Episode 6: Church Planting at THE Ohio State University with Luke Peterson" (7 October 2026, 63 minutes), and "Church Planting Episode 5: Parachute Church Planting in Sunbury with Jordan Kosinski" (23 September 2026, 58 minutes).
Forward Together publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for Forward Together is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Forward Together requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Forward Together's contact route on record: verified email.
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Forward Together is a religion podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Matt Smethurst, pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, shares his journey from college ministry and the mission field to planting a church alongside a team sent from Third Avenue Baptist Church in...
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Luke Peterson shares the story of church planting at THE Ohio State University and the journey of taking the gospel into the heart of campus. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons learned, and the...
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Jordan Kosinski shares the story of parachute church planting in Sunbury and the journey of taking the gospel into a community without an established core team. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons...
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Nick Abraham shares the story of planting Reformation Bible Church in Beach City, Ohio and the journey of gospel mission in a rural community. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges of rural church...
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Alejandro and Sarah Castro share the story of planting Iglesia Bautista Renovo in Cincinnati, Ohio and the journey of gospel mission among the Hispanic community. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges of...
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<p>Lentrail Abston shares the story of planting Clearview Community Church in Euclid, Ohio and the journey of gospel mission in an urban community. In this episode, we talk about his remarkable testimony, the unique...
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Lentrail Abston shares the story of planting Clearview Community Church in Euclid, Ohio and the journey of gospel mission in an urban community. In this episode, we talk about his remarkable testimony, the unique...
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Chad Grigsby, Director of Send Network Ohio, joins the conversation to share the vision and work of church planting across the state. In this episode, we talk about what healthy church planting looks like, the process...
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<p>Chad Grigsby, Director of Send Network Ohio, joins the conversation to share the vision and work of church planting across the state. In this episode, we talk about what healthy church planting looks like, the...
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<p>In this episode, Buzz Kocher sits down with Erik Spohr, pastor of Centerville Christian Fellowship, to talk about 16 years of church revitalization in the Dayton area and how CCF went from nearly closing its doors to...
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In this episode, Buzz Kocher sits down with Erik Spohr, pastor of Centerville Christian Fellowship, to talk about 16 years of church revitalization in the Dayton area and how CCF went from nearly closing its doors to a...
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<p>Todd Smeltzer shares the story of church revitalization at London Baptist Church and the journey of renewed health and mission within the congregation. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons...
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Todd Smeltzer shares the story of church revitalization at London Baptist Church and the journey of renewed health and mission within the congregation. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons learned...
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<p>Andrew Hancock shares the story of church revitalization at Allison Ave Baptist Church and the journey of renewed health and mission within the congregation. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons...
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<p>Mark Glenn shares the story of revitalization at Summit Baptist Church and the journey toward renewed health and mission. In this episode, we explore the challenges, key decisions, and lessons learned along the way...
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<p>Fran Trascritti shares the story of church revitalization at Beacon Church and the journey of renewed health and mission within the congregation. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons learned...
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<p>Brent Beck shares the story of church revitalization at Steel Valley Church and the journey of renewed health and mission within the congregation. In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the lessons learned...
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<p>Reggie Hayes joins the conversation to discuss the value of convention relationships and why partnership matters in the life of the church. In this episode, we explore how cooperation strengthens pastors, supports...
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<p>SCBO President Dave Welsch joins the conversation to share his heart for pastors, churches, and the mission of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. In this episode, we discuss leadership, the work God is doing...
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<p>Ted Oatts joins the conversation to explain the role of the Ohio Baptist Foundation and how it serves churches across the state. In this episode, we explore how the Foundation helps churches and individuals steward...
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