Mandy Santos of Echo Church shares what spiritual formation looks like in Silicon Valley—one of the most de-churched regions in America. If you're wrestling with how to reach skeptics while discipling believers, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.
Mandy reveals why everything they expected about hostile secular culture turned out to be wrong. She walks through navigating major transitions, including when founding pastors Andy and Stacy Wood left for Saddleback Church, and shares the simple shift that's transformed their discipleship approach. You'll hear about their monthly "encounter nights" that create space for deeper formation without alienating Sunday seekers.
After 17 years of ministry, Mandy offers honest insights on what's working. From helping atheists ask hard questions to rethinking how we introduce new believers to prayer, this episode gives you approaches you can implement in your context.
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