The Group Answers Podcast with Chris Surratt and Brian Daniel

The Group Answers Podcast with Chris Surratt and Brian Daniel


Latest Episodes

Group Answers Episode 222: How COVID Forced Us to Reconsider How and Where We Offer Small Groups
September 29, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Cathe Laurie and Lindsay Fox about how the pandemic lockdown forced them to reconsider how and where they offered small groups at Harvest Chri

Group Answers Episode 221: Safety in the Classroom and Home
September 22, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris, Brian, and Ken talk about different approaches leaders can take to keep classrooms and homes safe for group members. Ken’s blog post. The Heavy-Handed Approach

Group Answers Episode 219: Why SEO Matters for Groups
September 08, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to James Browning from the Small Group Network about why church leaders should pay attention to what people are Google searching for. Upcoming Gr

Group Answers Episode 218: 6 Steps to Turn Affinity Groups Into Discipleship Groups
September 01, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris sits down with Eddie Mosley to talk about how you can turn your affinity groups into discipleship groups. Eddie is currently the Adult Minister of Groups at Bre

Group Answers Episode 217: Balancing Sunday School and Home Groups
August 25, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris sits down with Eddie Mosley to talk about how you can have successful Sunday School groups and home groups at the same church. Eddie is currently the Adult Mini

Group Answers Episode 216: Jared Musgrove from The Village Church
August 18, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris catch up with Groups Pastor, Jared Musgrove from The Village Church in Dallas, TX.  Upcoming Groups Conferences: Align Atlanta, October 12 Episode Spo

Group Answers Episode 215: How to Have All the Group Leaders You Need
August 04, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris and Ken talk about how to recruit and keep all the group leaders you need. Main Points Discussed: Start with prayer. Set an appointment.  Recruit people

Group Answers Episode 214: Balancing Content and Community
July 28, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris and Ken talk about how to balance community and content in groups. Main Points Discussed: Schedule regular fellowships.  Use relational teaching methods.

Group Answers Episode 213: Trends in Student Groups
July 14, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Drew Dixon about trends he is seeing in student groups. Drew is the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming.

Group Answers Episode 212: What We Can Learn From the Gaming Community
July 07, 2021

On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Drew Dixon about what church small group ministries can learn from the gaming community. Drew is the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and