Shovels & Sandcastles
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Hosted by J.J. Allen, this podcast takes a dive headfirst on church planting and leadership building. Without fluff, J.J. sets to launch a new plant in the city of Baltimore, one of the most notorious cities in America. Each week, you'll be taken on a journey and hear inspiration from both J.J. along with some of the most influential church planters from around the world. Get ready to have fun with a confessional and comedic form of storytelling as we shake the world. May our journey give you the courage to do something courageous for God.
Location:
United States
Description:
Hosted by J.J. Allen, this podcast takes a dive headfirst on church planting and leadership building. Without fluff, J.J. sets to launch a new plant in the city of Baltimore, one of the most notorious cities in America. Each week, you'll be taken on a journey and hear inspiration from both J.J. along with some of the most influential church planters from around the world. Get ready to have fun with a confessional and comedic form of storytelling as we shake the world. May our journey give you the courage to do something courageous for God.
Language:
English
Episodes
The ART of Dying
6/19/2024
We're Back...okay...maybe not "we"-- I am. It's just me. It's been a min. But I'm back...stronger? Idk. But definitely smarter. Let's get into it. Let's talk about some raw truths about selling out to GOD.
Duration:00:16:27
My life is just crazy right now...
5/17/2023
It's a new kind of transparency. I didn't have 100 people join. I didn't have anyone give us a building or check...it's a low time...but we're graced for it. Learning that a little rain mixed with sunshine helps to appreciate the good times. Or whatever the song said... Let's chat for a bit.
Duration:00:08:55
The Frustrations of Starting OVER.
3/29/2023
I finally got a building...now what? Back at square one again. Let's talk about it.
Duration:00:10:14
S2 Ep 1 - Not Another Again ...
3/22/2023
And just like that....we're back. It's been some type of hell storm of a ride. And we're going to get into it for the next few weeks. I'm learning what happens when you try to do it all alone.
Duration:00:13:29
GRACE. Pt. 1
9/7/2022
Hi guys, it's been a while! We're back and we have a lot to get into. I'm going to ease it on you though. Kick back, let's chat. It's LAUNCH WEEK. Hear my heart.
Duration:00:14:31
Go After It
3/23/2022
It's really real now. It's not always a walk in the park...but yet we pursue. This is my most transparent week ever. And I'm laying it all on the line. Maybe you find the courage to keep moving.
Duration:00:09:56
Ride The Wave
2/24/2022
It's Week Three.... Eh. So this is the week where I made the concious decision to ride it out. No storm, no wind, no fall is big enough to make me quit. I AM A BUILDER. ...And so are you. Let's jump into it.
Duration:00:21:42
Y'all... Pt. 1
2/16/2022
Week Two....It's getting real. Mastering the new found "job" and life all takes a jab at once. I would pull my hair if it weren't so cool. Digressing. Take a listen to hear my thoughts, my plead, and my song. I promise, you'll find your journey in mind too.
Duration:00:18:41
Why Did I Get The Job?
2/9/2022
Week One of building, with a million questions and ideas in mind, I still try to make since with the fact that God actually picked me. It still seems surreal...so much so, I'm giving my own description to the podcast in. Hear my thoughts and find yours too. Take a listen and journey with me.
Duration:00:20:29
Introducing: Shovels and Sandcastles
1/26/2022
Join new church planter, J.J. Allen has he hosts builders and shares stories each week for one year on the discoveries of building. With so many resources and conferences out there, he wanted to dive in head first with a confessional/storytelling style of podcast that brings listeners on the journey along with him to inspire and encourage. With no blueprint and no roadmap we build the future together.
Duration:00:03:19