Tracee Swank and Leon Miles continue their conversation with Pastor Kate Muhlbaier of The Garden Church in Muncie, Indiana, about how congregations can begin exploring house churches, table churches, and other smaller expressions of church. Kate offers practical, candid guidance for leaders: start with the space and people God has already given you, focus on making disciples rather than preserving a program or building, communicate the vision clearly, and be prepared for the patience and courage that real culture change requires.

Tracee Swank and Leon Miles welcome Pastor Kate Muhlbaier of The Garden in Muncie, Indiana, to explore how a traditional congregation is becoming a church of house churches. Kate shares how Sunday worship, table church, and smaller intergenerational faith communities are working together to deepen discipleship, strengthen pastoral care, equip everyday believers for leadership, and build genuine spiritual community beyond the walls of a single church building.

Tracee Swank and Leon Miles continue the conversation with Pastor Ed Skutshek about what it means for churches to become truly missional. They discuss why many congregations stay inward-focused, how relationships outside the church can open doors for gospel witness, and why repentance, humility, and intentional engagement with the surrounding culture are essential for church revitalization.

In this episode of Unfiltered, Tracee Swank and Leon Miles talk with Pastor Ed Skutshek about the fear, conflict, and leadership gaps that can keep struggling churches stuck. They explore why wise congregational decisions require prayer, discernment, outside perspective, and honest self-examination, while also looking at how stronger local church–seminary connections can help raise up practical, mission-minded leaders for the future.

In this episode of Unfiltered, Tracee and Leon talk with Pastor Kip Tyler about the urgent challenges facing local churches today and why revitalization starts with a renewed focus on the Great Commission. They discuss complacency, the pastor shortage, the need to identify and train leaders from within the congregation, and the power of churches working together across denominational lines to build momentum for mission and ministry.

In this introductory episode of Momentum Unfiltered, hosts Tracee Swank and Leon Miles launch a new conversation for pastors, ministry leaders, and Christians who want to see their churches become more focused, more connected, and more mission-driven. They share the heart behind the Momentum Network, discuss the realities facing congregations today, and explore how churches can move beyond fear and isolation by embracing collaboration, fresh leadership pathways, and a renewed commitment to the Great Commission.

Momentum Unfiltered is the podcast for church leaders who want to face reality with courage, rediscover mission, and find practical next steps for the future. Subscribe today to listen to honest conversations about leadership, discipleship, mission, innovation, and what it takes for churches to stay focused on mission in a changing world. The first episodes drops on July 7, 2026!