The Surge Network Podcast

The Surge Podcast featuring Caleb Campbell

In this episode of the Surge Network podcast, Aaron Dailey sits down with longtime pastor and leader Caleb Campbell to talk candidly about friendship, faith, and the fractures many churches and leaders have experienced in recent years. Caleb shares his personal journey through pastoral burnout, political polarization, and the loss of community, including how those experiences led him to write about engaging Christian nationalism as a mission field rather than an enemy. 

 

Together, they explore why relationships between pastors matter, especially in seasons of conflict, fear, and division. The conversation is honest, reflective, and grounded in the hope that healing and unity are still possible when leaders choose to stay connected.

The Surge Podcast featuring Michael & Charith Denson

Hosted by Dr. John DelHousaye, Director of Surge School+, this episode explores one of the three transcendentals— beauty —and why it may be the most compelling doorway in our current cultural moment.

Joined by guests Charith and Michael Denson, the conversation examines how truth, goodness, and beauty are deeply connected, and why beauty has a unique power when a culture grows resistant to arguments about truth. When debates stall, beauty has a way of holding everything together, awakening desire, inviting reflection, and opening hearts where logic alone may no longer persuade.

Alignment Through Prayer: Surge Network Citywide Gathering

Our vision begins and ends in prayer.

In a time when polarization runs deep, we continue to pray that the Church — in all its diverse expressions — would stay anchored in Christ and committed to one another.

Our first All-Surge Gathering centered on vision and prayer. We revisited our shared commitments and launch into a guided season of prayer for our city, our churches, and our communities — both online and in neighborhoods throughout the Valley.

Alignment is not achieved by strategy alone but by shared surrender to the presence of Christ. These five prayers will shape our hearts, guide our actions, and unite our churches as we seek to live from the center of Jesus.

Power Redefined: Surge Network Citywide Gathering w/ David Fitch

History is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues.

But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place.

Every quarter Surge Network holds a gathering for anyone in Phoenix to attend. This quarter, we had the honor of hearing from David Fitch with Gavin Linderman.

A Dialogue on Solidarity: Surge Network City-Wide Gathering w/ John O.

Every quarter Surge Network holds a gathering for anyone in Phoenix to attend. This quarter, we had the honor of hearing from John O. with Dennae Pierre on the essential practice of solidarity.

Jesus Centered Recalibration w/ Alan Hirsch, Meghan Good, and Gavin Linderman

We wanted to get under the hood of what we mean when we say Jesus Centered. Dr. Meghan Good and missiologist Alan Hirsch join Gavin in a discussion on this, and much more.

All Surge Lunch: September 28, 2024 (Ronnie Lillard, AKA Reconcile)

On September 28th, 2024, Surge hosted an All-Surge Lunch featuring special guest speaker Ronnie Lillard, also known as Reconcile. Ronnie delivered an inspiring presentation about We the Revolt and the impactful work they are doing in South Florida to drive criminal justice reform.

He challenged us here in Phoenix to not only engage in this critical movement but also to mobilize together as a united force for change.

Here is the presentation from that day for those who could not attend or want to revisit the powerful message shared.

Renee Worcester Interview and Recap of All Surge Event

Surge had Renee Worcester Speak at the All surge event this podcast is a recap and a recreation of the event. Renee is a Spiritual Coach and has a heart for developing people and cultures. She is a retreat speaker and mentor to men and women in leadership positions.

Robert Guerrero at 2023 Surge All Region

On January 11, 2023 Robert Guerrero shared a powerful message to our all Surge event.  It was speaking to the power of the spirit to confront the powers of this world.  Asking How do we do life and mission in the midst of the powers of this world? 

Disciplining the Church: The Bottom Up Perspective of Accountability - Dr. Edmondson

This episode is the recording from our All-Region gathering in the first week of May 2022 when Dr. Christina Edmondson shared with us on Disciplining the Church: The Bottom Up Perspective of Accountability. Christina holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University, an M.S. degree from the University of Rochester in Family Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Hampton University. 

"For many, Church Discipline is too often an avoided, misapplied, misunderstood, and feared topic. This is likely because the necessary components of power-sharing, protection of the vulnerable, and restorative justice are absent in practice. Together, we will reimagine church discipline with a holy imagination as a witness to the safety and inclusion of Christ's Church."  Dr. Edmondson