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Does Indigenous Church Planting Undermine Discipleship and Fellowship?

March 27, 2026

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Does Indigenous Church Planting Undermine Discipleship and Fellowship?

Jaran has been reading about Indigenous Church Planting, and Marlin has been thinking about it. In this episode, we wrestle with strategy, definitions of success, and whether Indigenous Church Planting offers a better path than other familiar models.

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Episode Guest Info

Marlin Sommers

Marlin lives in Southeast TN. He is married to Meredith and father to Zadok, Katherine, Job, Jude, and Charis. He is a philosopher and carpenter by training and currently serves with Anabaptist Perspectives and Starr Mountain Academy. The tagline for the latter organization expresses what he wants to be and wants to help others be: a worshipful knower and servant king.

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Episode Host

Jaran Miller

Jaran Miller is a resident of Pennsylvania and a native of Tennessee. He received his K-12 education via homeschool, his college education at Lee University, and his most important education through the books he’s read and the human relationships he’s been privileged to have. Jaran enjoys living with his wife Sara. Together they engage in pursuits like playing the piano, reading books, and developing hospitality skills.

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