The Saturate Podcast

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt talks with Alex and Hannah Absalom about exploring a naturally supernatural life, living from the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Alex and Hannah share that they feel called to teach disciples how to be open to the empowering presence of the Spirit in a way that is biblical, practical, and simple. This conversation serves to encourage and equip leaders and everyday disciples to live as delegated ambassadors of God's kingdom through listening prayer and bold obedience.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt talks with Jesse Bradley, who shares his journey from professional soccer goalkeeper, to a career-ending health crisis, and how Jesus met him in an extremely difficult season. This experience has given him a passion to empower everyday disciples to bring the good news of Jesus to their own homes and neighborhoods. Looking forward, Jeff and Jesse talk about the upcoming World Cup as a pivotal missional opportunity to reach the global community. This conversation offers hope for the ways Jesus wants to give us all that we need in difficult and painful circumstances, and how He invites us to share that same hope and good news to those around us.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt talks with Josh Benadum about his book, A Life That Leads, which explores the foundational role of character in leadership.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt talks with author and professor Chuck DeGroat, who proposes that true transformation requires moving beyond habit formation.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt introduces Todd Engstrom as the new Integrator for the Saturate team.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt interviews three key leaders about their collaborative ministry initiative, Charleston United, bringing together kingdom-minded leaders from pastoral, non-profit, and marketplace sectors for the sake of gospel saturation. Craig Tuck, Jamie Jordan, and Elijah Melendez share how their strategy centers on mobilizing the Church through five "gates," including connection, prayer, serving the city, mentoring, and healthy leadship. Ultimately, their goal is to see everyday followers of Jesus equipped and mobilized to live as His people on mission in their own spheres of influence so that every person in their city can meet Jesus.

Listen in as Soma Tokyo pastors Yoshito Noguchi and Jon Cole share with Jeff Vanderstelt the vision and challenges of church planting in one of the world’s most spiritually resistant landscapes: Tokyo, Japan.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt unpacks the “spiritual young adult” stage of the disciple-making pathway, where mentoring and apprenticeship become essential. A development culture is key for this stage, with opportunities for hands-on ministry experiences, and the freedom to fail and learn. Spiritual young adults also need to discover their unique GPS (Gifts, Passion, Story), how to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes, and step into leadership with both resilience and grace. If you’d like to explore your own journey as a disciple of Jesus, check out the free Disciple’s Pathfinder here: https://saturatetheworld.com/explore-disciples-pathfinder/

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt explores what it means to establish spiritual newborns in their faith, drawing powerful parallels to caring for a physical infant. He unpacks five essential practices—from affirming identity in Christ to nurturing growth through community, being spiritually fed and learning to give voice to one’s spiritual needs—that help new believers become rooted and thriving disciples. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own spiritual foundation and consider how to better support others in this vital stage of the disciple-making journey.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt gives an overview of the Disciple-Making Pathway. More like a journey up a mountain than a linear pipeline, this is the process by which people move from being "spiritually dead," to being born again as "spiritual infants," and eventually growing up to become "spiritual grandparents," raising up new generations of disciples. As you listen, consider your own journey and what you may need for your current stage on the Pathway. It may also provide some insight around how to frame up the developmental stage and needs of those you are leading as well.

Join Jeff Vanderstelt and Doug Paul this episode of the Saturate Podcast as they explore the art of kingdom innovation and its transformative impact on Christian leadership. Discover how to overcome barriers like fear and the "curse of knowledge" through practical, time-bound experiments that drive change. Learn actionable steps from Paul’s five-phase innovation process to help leaders adapt, grow, and embrace cultural relevance.

Join Jeff Vanderstelt and Mindy Caliguire of Soul Care as they explore how leader health fuels gospel saturation, and share insights from Mindy’s new book, Ignite Your Soul. Discover how to thrive amidst burnout, embrace spiritual formation, and foster collaboration in ministry. This powerful conversation will inspire you to balance soul care with impactful leadership.

In this episode, Jeff Vanderstelt and Jennie Allen dive into the topic of emotional health, revealing why true vulnerability and processing emotions in community are essential—especially for leaders. Jennie opens up about her personal journey toward emotional wholeness, sharing insights from her book Untangle Your Emotions. She also sheds light on a remarkable movement among college students and young adults, showing how God is powerfully at work in this generation. Plus, Jennie extends an exciting invitation to Gather 25, a transformative 25-hour global church event on March 1, 2025, focused on prayer, worship, repentance, and uniting to make a lasting impact in the world. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on emotional healing, leadership, and what God is doing today!