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Helps For HOSTs: Saddleback Small Groups Dream Now Series

Dream Now: Equipping Hosts to Pursue God-Sized Dreams

In this introductory episode of the 'Dream Now' podcast series, co-hosts James Browning and Bradley Soendlin, the engagement pastor at Saddleback Irvine South, welcome small group hosts to a journey of pursuing God-sized dreams. Bradley shares his fun, long-time dream of starting a diner that could serve as a community gathering place, while James emphasizes the importance of shared dreams in Christian life. The episode discusses the framework for the series, which includes weekly sermons, video discussions, and daily devotionals designed to equip and inspire small group hosts. Listeners are encouraged to integrate this material into their daily lives and share their feedback and stories of life change.

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00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:51 Bradley's Dream: Starting a Diner
02:02 The Importance of Shared Dreams
03:03 Biblical Examples of Dreaming Together
03:47 Saddleback's Dream and Small Groups
04:24 DreamNow Series Overview
05:37 Encouragement and Resources for Small Group Hosts
06:52 Conclusion and Weekly Podcast Announcement