The Collective Thread
Podcast
For the first time, Cole Hunter steps to the other side of the mic to share the story behind House of Worship — a church gathering that meets in a bar, moves with simplicity, and is helping people discover that following Jesus can happen in everyday places. From a cheap acoustic guitar and pub tables at Growler’s Taphouse to lives being changed through prayer, community, and simple obedience, this conversation captures what it looks like to say yes when God leads you somewhere unexpected.
For the first time, Cole Hunter steps to the other side of the mic to share the story behind House of Worship — a church gathering that meets in a bar, moves with simplicity, and is helping people discover that following Jesus can happen in everyday places. From a cheap acoustic guitar and pub tables at Growler’s Taphouse to lives being changed through prayer, community, and simple obedience, this conversation captures what it looks like to say yes when God leads you somewhere unexpected.
The journey starts on an airplane with a conversation about a tattoo, a birthday, a son, and the gospel. From there, it moves into Solano Mall, where the mission was simple but heavy: pray with people, share Jesus, and look for a person of peace who might be ready to help start something new. There was no script. No clear map. Just prayer, obedience, and a willingness to pay attention.
The journey starts on an airplane with a conversation about a tattoo, a birthday, a son, and the gospel. From there, it moves into Solano Mall, where the mission was simple but heavy: pray with people, share Jesus, and look for a person of peace who might be ready to help start something new. There was no script. No clear map. Just prayer, obedience, and a willingness to pay attention.
Usually on this podcast, we sit down in the studio and interview leaders from across the Collective, giving you a snapshot of what God is doing in different gatherings. But today, we wanted to do something different. Instead of talking about a gathering, we wanted to actually show you one.
Usually on this podcast, we sit down in the studio and interview leaders from across the Collective, giving you a snapshot of what God is doing in different gatherings. But today, we wanted to do something different. Instead of talking about a gathering, we wanted to actually show you one.
In this episode, Pastor Shane sits down with Brandon Wildwood, a traveling filmmaker who left Detroit in 2021 searching for “something more.” What started as a journey into nature—and a lot of spiritual clutter—turned into a collision with God’s peace, unexpected provision, and a Bible handed to them at the exact right moment.
In this episode, Pastor Shane sits down with Brandon Wildwood, a traveling filmmaker who left Detroit in 2021 searching for “something more.” What started as a journey into nature—and a lot of spiritual clutter—turned into a collision with God’s peace, unexpected provision, and a Bible handed to them at the exact right moment.
There is an excitement associate with saying, "Yes." It comes from anticipation, the unknown or something new. But what about when saying, "yes" involves going back to where you started? We dive into that with Ben and Samantha Blowers, two people who have lived on both sides of saying "Yes."
There is an excitement associate with saying, "Yes." It comes from anticipation, the unknown or something new. But what about when saying, "yes" involves going back to where you started? We dive into that with Ben and Samantha Blowers, two people who have lived on both sides of saying "Yes."
Pastor Shane sits down with his good friend Ryan Shraffenberger, a full-time RV traveler, entrepreneur, and someone who lives on mission every single day. What starts as a conversation about faith on the road turns into a powerful reminder that obedience doesn’t have to be complicated to be life-changing.
Pastor Shane sits down with his good friend Ryan Shraffenberger, a full-time RV traveler, entrepreneur, and someone who lives on mission every single day. What starts as a conversation about faith on the road turns into a powerful reminder that obedience doesn’t have to be complicated to be life-changing.
Part 3 brings the journey full circle. Many people receive freedom. Some learn how to live in it. But most stop short of sharing it. In this final episode of the mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori unpack what it means to move beyond Christ as Savior and step fully into Christ as Lord.
Part 3 brings the journey full circle. Many people receive freedom. Some learn how to live in it. But most stop short of sharing it. In this final episode of the mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori unpack what it means to move beyond Christ as Savior and step fully into Christ as Lord.
In Part 2 of this mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori invite us into a season most people don’t talk about—the quiet, hidden work of freedom lived. After freedom is given, God often leads people into a space of isolation, not as punishment, but as preparation. This episode explores how the Lord uses stillness, obscurity, and separation to solidify identity, heal wounds, and teach dependence before releasing someone into their calling.
In Part 2 of this mini-series, Rick and Selina Tanori invite us into a season most people don’t talk about—the quiet, hidden work of freedom lived. After freedom is given, God often leads people into a space of isolation, not as punishment, but as preparation. This episode explores how the Lord uses stillness, obscurity, and separation to solidify identity, heal wounds, and teach dependence before releasing someone into their calling.
What does freedom in Christ actually look like when it collides with real life? In Part 1 of this three-part mini-series, we meet Rick and Selina Tanori and step into their story — not the polished version, but the honest journey that led them to Jesus. They share where they came from, the moments that shaped them, and how an encounter with Christ brought freedom they couldn’t manufacture on their own.
What does freedom in Christ actually look like when it collides with real life? In Part 1 of this three-part mini-series, we meet Rick and Selina Tanori and step into their story — not the polished version, but the honest journey that led them to Jesus. They share where they came from, the moments that shaped them, and how an encounter with Christ brought freedom they couldn’t manufacture on their own.
What happens when people from all over The GONC drive in from out of State or out of Town and all converge on a local bar for Friendsgiving?
In this episode of the Collective Thread Podcast we recap a Friendsgiving that didn't go according to plan but went better than we ever could've planned.
What happens when people from all over The GONC drive in from out of State or out of Town and all converge on a local bar for Friendsgiving?
In this episode of the Collective Thread Podcast we recap a Friendsgiving that didn't go according to plan but went better than we ever could've planned.
Today I’m joined by Chris Granados (Westfield, IN) for a raw, hope-filled conversation about stepping out of the “machine,” obeying Jesus in a season of rest, and discovering church around restaurant tables, clubhouses, and living rooms—often in Spanglish. We talk calling, parenting five kids, date-night discipline, saying “yes” when doors open, and trusting God when they close. If you’ve ever felt called to gather neighbors outside a Sunday stage, this one’s for you.
Today I’m joined by Chris Granados (Westfield, IN) for a raw, hope-filled conversation about stepping out of the “machine,” obeying Jesus in a season of rest, and discovering church around restaurant tables, clubhouses, and living rooms—often in Spanglish. We talk calling, parenting five kids, date-night discipline, saying “yes” when doors open, and trusting God when they close. If you’ve ever felt called to gather neighbors outside a Sunday stage, this one’s for you.
In this episode, we sit down with James & Mandy Hughes of the Hughes Chapter (Gathering of Nomads) reporting in from South Fork, Colorado. From selling their home and going full-time in an RV to hosting campground Bible studies and feeding communities with legendary “butter burgers,” the Hughes share how God closed doors, opened better ones, and keeps meeting people around campfires, picnic tables, and rallies.
In this episode, we sit down with James & Mandy Hughes of the Hughes Chapter (Gathering of Nomads) reporting in from South Fork, Colorado. From selling their home and going full-time in an RV to hosting campground Bible studies and feeding communities with legendary “butter burgers,” the Hughes share how God closed doors, opened better ones, and keeps meeting people around campfires, picnic tables, and rallies.
What happens when you say “yes” to God without having it all figured out? In this episode of The Collective Thread, Shane and Cole unpack the story of the RV Rally—how a simple step of obedience turned into families encountering Jesus, kids catching fire for the gospel, and lives being transformed in ways nobody expected.
What happens when you say “yes” to God without having it all figured out? In this episode of The Collective Thread, Shane and Cole unpack the story of the RV Rally—how a simple step of obedience turned into families encountering Jesus, kids catching fire for the gospel, and lives being transformed in ways nobody expected.
What does it look like to live on mission in the middle of nowhere? In this episode of The Collective Thread, we sit down with Terry and Kari from the Crisp Chapter—new full-time RVers who are anything but new to following Jesus wherever He leads.
What does it look like to live on mission in the middle of nowhere? In this episode of The Collective Thread, we sit down with Terry and Kari from the Crisp Chapter—new full-time RVers who are anything but new to following Jesus wherever He leads.
In this episode, we sit down with Joe and Tara Meyers, founders of World Share, a ministry born from one bold decision: to include God in every part of life—even vacation. After years of corporate travel and seeing communities in deep need, Joe and Tara felt called to something more. What began as a simple act of obedience on a cruise led to bags of supplies, divine appointments, and a full-blown family ministry across the globe.
In this episode, we sit down with Joe and Tara Meyers, founders of World Share, a ministry born from one bold decision: to include God in every part of life—even vacation. After years of corporate travel and seeing communities in deep need, Joe and Tara felt called to something more. What began as a simple act of obedience on a cruise led to bags of supplies, divine appointments, and a full-blown family ministry across the globe.
What happens when a simple prayer collides with a divine appointment? In Part 2 of our Divine Encounter series, we pick up in downtown Phoenix where Tiffany prayed for God to raise someone up to reach the homeless and God answered with a man in a blue shirt named Frank Peters.
What happens when a simple prayer collides with a divine appointment? In Part 2 of our Divine Encounter series, we pick up in downtown Phoenix where Tiffany prayed for God to raise someone up to reach the homeless and God answered with a man in a blue shirt named Frank Peters.
From Michigan to Arizona, from closed doors in Florida to an unexpected “yes” in the desert, Tiffany shares how obedience to God’s perfect will (not just His permissible will) led to a powerful day of ministry, healing, and a literal tattooed confirmation in the streets of Phoenix.
From Michigan to Arizona, from closed doors in Florida to an unexpected “yes” in the desert, Tiffany shares how obedience to God’s perfect will (not just His permissible will) led to a powerful day of ministry, healing, and a literal tattooed confirmation in the streets of Phoenix.
In Episode 2 of The Collective Thread, three pastors, Cody, Shane, and Cole, share raw, unscripted stories of pain, burnout, disillusionment, and near-collapse. But instead of quitting, they encountered Jesus in unexpected ways...in quicksand moments, closed churches, surgeries, and broken dreams.
In Episode 2 of The Collective Thread, three pastors, Cody, Shane, and Cole, share raw, unscripted stories of pain, burnout, disillusionment, and near-collapse. But instead of quitting, they encountered Jesus in unexpected ways...in quicksand moments, closed churches, surgeries, and broken dreams.
In this premiere episode, we lay the foundation for The Collective, which is a growing movement of ordinary people saying "yes" to an extraordinary call. From living in RVs to hosting neighbors in homes and gathering in gyms, restaurants, bars, or around campfires, these chapters of Neighbors and Nomads are uniting under The Collective, reimagining what the Church can be.
In this premiere episode, we lay the foundation for The Collective, which is a growing movement of ordinary people saying "yes" to an extraordinary call. From living in RVs to hosting neighbors in homes and gathering in gyms, restaurants, bars, or around campfires, these chapters of Neighbors and Nomads are uniting under The Collective, reimagining what the Church can be.