The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

Have we missed the manhood Jesus exemplified in his personhood? Mark Batterson offers the insights he's learned about manhood by leading other men, raising a family, and studying Jesus's life.

Carolyn Custis James discusses the lenses we bring to Scripture which make it difficult to understand essential things like God's intention for gender and relationships. Carolyn's work equips men and women to join forces against a common enemy instead of struggling with one another.

In the Western church, we tend to gravitate toward the New Testament. But we miss the deep richness of God's word and intention when we don't understand Jesus and his teachings with the context of the Old Testament. When we miss Jesus like this, we miss other things as well, including his approach to discipleship.

Steve Adams is the director of children's ministry at Saddleback Church. Steve knows how to lead and how to follow—two essential skills every leader needs.

C.H. Spurgeon expert, Dr. Christian George, discusses the unique hallmarks of the man we call the Prince of Preachers. Among other topics: What would Spurgeon think of the modern church's celebrity pastors?

The Institute for Bible Reading's Glenn Paauw discusses the ways our modern era has developed Bible traditions that take us away from God's original intention for the Scriptures. 

Glenn Paauw and Paul Caminiti of the Institute for Bible Reading address the growing problem of Bible illiteracy in the church and how to reverse the trend. You may be surprised to learn Bible illiteracy is not a new, post-modern problem, but rather started developing some 500 years ago. 

Adam Weber, leader of the fastest-growing United Methodist Church in the U.S., talks about how pastors can address their insecurities and reach out for the help they need while leading a congregation. 

This interview with Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute is our most-downloaded episode to date. Kara shares research on why youth leave the church and what church leaders can do to reverse this concerning trend. 

Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ shook the way people viewed Jesus as both a historical and relational figure. Decades later, his book that took a journalist's approach to proving Jesus's credibility is being made into a movie. Strobel shares the things he's learned about apologetics and evangelism in the interim.

Craig Groeschel gives pastors practical insight into faithfully managing the seemingly insignificant decisions that will direct the course of your life and calling. 

Jennifer Rothschild knows what it's like to believe in God's love despite her circumstances. Sometimes God's love can feel harsh, but he is unconditionally loving in a way we don't comprehend. 

Friendships in the church have the potential to both encourage and challenge us to know Christ more deeply. Scott Sauls gives pastors insights for cultivating these kinds of friendships in their congregations. 

Greg Smalley offers practical tips for pastors to help their congregations honor marriage and fight for oneness. 

Chip Ingram discusses the transforming power of studying the attributes of God.

Joni Eareckson Tada offers advice to ministry leaders on how to best serve those living with suffering and disability.

Gary Thomas discusses his new book on how we should love and cherish our spouses.

Dallas Jenkins discusses the power of storytelling for today's Christian leaders.

Bill Purvis shares his remarkable story of redemption, transformation, and ministry calling.

Brady Boyd discusses how to restore communication in how we think, talk, and pray. 

Louie Giglio reflects on twenty years of Passion conferences and discusses what leaders can learn from their fruitfulness.

Dr. Timothy Lane shares practical advice every leader should know about overcoming worry and anxiety.

Dr. James Smith discusses worship, worldview, and cultural formation.

Steve Arterburn discusses how pastors can keep their lives free of burnout, pornography, addictions, and unconfessed sin.

Nancy Guthrie discusses how pastors should minister to their people during seasons of suffering.

Mike Foster discusses his ministry to broken and downcast people through his ministry, People of the Second Chance.

Dr. David Jeremiah discusses how leaders can lead well during turbulent times.

Tim Tebow discusses how leaders should respond to disappointment and steward the influence God has given them.

Mark Batterson discusses how we can create a culture of dreaming in our churches and how God uses our dreams to glorify himself.

Dr. Kara Powell discusses top strategies churches are using to reach today's young people.  

Dr. Charles Swindoll discusses Bible study practices he's used throughout decades of ministry.

Emerson Eggerichs discusses how pastors can build and save marriages, starting with their own marriage. 

Glenn Packiam discusses how pastors and worship leaders can create services that are spiritually formative.

Jeff Goins discusses the importance of creativity and leadership habits every leader should establish.

Gary Thomas shares daily rhythms that help disciples maintain communion with God.  

Lance Witt shares leadership wisdom about how to build and maintain great teams.

Shauna Niequist shares about connecting to others, setting priorities, and an important lesson her father, Bill Hybels, taught her about busyness.

Bianca Juarez Olthoff discusses fighting against human trafficking, overcoming strongholds, and embracing God's dream for our lives. 

Alan Hirsch discusses how the missional church is changing the way ministry leaders are setting their priorities.

Dr. Les Parrott discusses tools pastors can use to help prepare couples for marriage.

Adam Weber shares key insights into the rapid growth of his church in Sioux Falls, SD.

Jeff Vanderstelt discusses how key shifts in the way we do discipleship can lead to big kingdom impact.

Tim Challies discusses the keys to writing to equip and encourage disciples.

Jason Peters, of Voice of the Martyrs, discusses how Christians can support those who are suffering persecution around the world.

David Eaton discusses what it's going to take to present the next generation mature in Christ.

Caesar Kalinowski discusses missional living, true discipleship, and finishing well.

Russell Moore discusses how ministry leaders should lead their people through a divisive election season.

David Kinnaman discusses new research on how the church can best influence the surrounding culture.

Dr. Dan Allender discusses the important role pastors play in ministering to those who've experienced sexual abuse.

Matt Brown shares about ways God is moving mightily around the world and in our own backyard.