Introducing The Plant Orlando Podcast
Something has been in the works — and we're thrilled to finally say it out loud: The Plant Orlando Podcast is here.
Through the Orlando Church Planting Network (OCPN), we've been gathering pastors, planters, and leaders who share a singular vision — to see every neighborhood in Central Florida reached with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This podcast is the next step in making that conversation public. It's a front-row seat to the movement God is building in our city, and we want you in it.
What Is OCPN?
The Orlando Church Planting Network exists to launch leaders, multiply churches, and ignite a gospel movement across Central Florida. We believe that no single church can reach this city alone — but together, a network of healthy, multiplying churches can. The Plant Orlando Podcast is where those stories, strategies, and conversations come to life.
Our very first episode — dropping Thursday, March 5th — features Pastor Melo Sauval and Mike Graham, who will walk you through the vision behind the network and why it started. If you've ever wondered what OCPN is all about, this is the conversation to hear.
What to Expect in Season 1
Season 1 launches in Spring 2026 with 14 episodes releasing weekly, and it's packed with voices from right here in the Orlando. Here's a look at what's ahead:
S1E001 – March 5 | What is OCPN and Why Did We Start It? — Melo Sauval & Mike Graham
S1E002 – March 12 | HCPN: Gospel Saturation & Church Planting — Chad Clarkson
S1E003–006 – March 19–April 9 | Meet the Planter series featuring Bo Hutchens, Caleb York, Felipe Echeverri, and Andre Bettini — church planters from OCPN's 4th Finishing cohort sharing their calling and vision
S1E007–014 – April 16–June 4 | Alumni Interviews spotlighting planters from OCPN's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Finishing Cohorts — including Justin Serra, Eduardo Rivera, George Oliveira, Kenny Ortiz, Samy Anderson, Cesar Contreras, Avel Rivera, Felipe Manoel, and Neil Anderson
These aren't talking-head interviews — they're honest conversations with men who answered the call to plant, survived the hard seasons, and are watching God move in their neighborhoods right now.
Season 2 Is Already in the Works
After a summer break, Season 2 drops in the Fall starting September 3rd, and the focus shifts to the geography of gospel opportunity. We're calling it the Neighborhood Spotlight series — a close look at specific parts of Central Florida and the church planting work already happening there.
Expect conversations about reaching Downtown Orlando, West Orlando, the Hispanic community, the Brazilian community, the UCF corridor, Lake County, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, and more — each one with the pastors and planters already on the ground in those areas.
Why This Matters
Orlando is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States — a city of neighborhoods, nations, and cultures all colliding in one place. The harvest is real. The need for new churches is urgent. And the network is growing.
The Plant Orlando Podcast exists to tell that story — and to invite more people into it. Whether you're a church planter, a pastor, a ministry leader, or someone who simply loves this city, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now and catch the first episode on March 5th. Let's plant together — and watch God transform our city.
The Plant Orlando Podcast is a production of the Orlando Church Planting Network. New episodes drop every Thursday.