The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast
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Ep 451Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones: Should You Pursue a Multiethnic Church? It's Complicated
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466882-jamaal-williams-timothy-paul-jones-multiethnic-church-complicated.html Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share why pastors should pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church only if God has specifically called them to do so. Last week, Jon Acuff joined us to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "In Church As It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture" by Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones Sojourn Church Midtown Follow Jamaal Williams on X/Twitter Follow Timothy Paul Jones on Facebook and X/Twitter

Ep 450Jon Acuff: How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html Jon Acuff joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Last week, Kevin Palau joined us to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential" by Jon Acuff "Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)" by Jon Acuff "Stuff Christians Like" by Jon Acuff Check out Jon's website Follow Jon on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter and YouTube

Ep 449Kevin Palau: How Church Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Evangelism When 'It's Harder Than It Used To Be'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html Kevin Palau joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Do you embrace all of your emotions or try to suppress them at times? Jennie Allen joined us last week to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Luis Palau Association Evangelism Master Class on Gloo Follow Kevin on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Ep 448Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html Jennie Allen joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Last week, we revisited our conversation with Priscilla Shirer, who shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts" by Jennie Allen "Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It" by Jennie Allen IF:Gathering Check out Jennie's website Follow Jennie on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube

Ep 447Best of 2023: Priscilla Shirer: 'Message Preparation Is the Hardest Thing I Do in Ministry'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html In one of our top episodes from 2023, Priscilla Shirer joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast for our Great Communicator Series and shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Last week, we revisited what David Platt has learned about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the "American gospel" in favor of the true one. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Going Beyond Ministries Follow Priscilla on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 446Best of 2023: David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the 'American Gospel'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html In one of our top interviews from 2023, David Platt joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the "American gospel" in favor of the true one. Bryan Carter joined us last week to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully" by David Platt "Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream" by David Platt McLean Bible Church Radical Follow David on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 445Bryan Carter: How To Make Your Preaching More Compelling
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html Bryan Carter joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Matt Chandler joined us last week to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference "Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships" by Bryan Carter Follow Bryan on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 444Matt Chandler, Part 2: How Parents Can Make the Most of the Time They Have With Their Kids
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html Matt Chandler joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Matt also joined us last week to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html/ ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Acts 29 Network The Village Church Check out Matt's website Subscribe to Matt's newsletter Check out Matt's podcast Follow Matt on Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 443Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html Matt Chandler joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. How can churches be safe places for people who are grieving? Natasha Smith joined us last week to share what she has learned about the process of grief, as well as some key insights for pastors. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin Acts 29 Network The Village Church Check out Matt's website Subscribe to Matt's newsletter Check out Matt's podcast Follow Matt on Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 442Natasha Smith: How To Make the Church Safe for People Who Are Grieving
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html Natasha Smith joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life. What should you do when you feel like leaving ministry? Natalie Runion joined us last week to discuss how church leaders can fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and how to know when it's time to walk away. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life" by Natasha Smith Check out Natasha's website Follow Natasha on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Ep 441Natalie Runion: How Pastors Can Avoid Quitting Before God Has Called Them Out of Ministry
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html Natalie Runion joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it's time to walk away. What does the data tell us about the state of Christianity in the U.S.? Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup joined us last week to discuss exactly that. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away" by Natalie Runion Check out Natalie's website Follow Natalie on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Ep 440Faithlytics: Leaders at Pew, Barna, Lifeway and Gallup Share Key Insights Into the State of American Christianity
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" for a special "Faithlytics" episode on what the data says about the state of Christianity in the U.S. Do you regularly pray for your pastor? Dr. Thom Rainer joined us last week to share why it is important that Christians pray for their leaders and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Faithlytics Barna Group Gallup Lifeway Research Pew Research Center Follow Greg Smith on X/Twitter Follow David Kinnaman on Facebook and X/Twitter Follow Scott McConnell on X/Twitter Follow Frank Newport on X/Twitter

Ep 439Thom Rainer: Why Pastors Need To Ask Their People for Prayer
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html Dr. Thom Rainer joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share why it is important that people pray for their pastors and to encourage church leaders to take the vulnerable step of asking their congregations for prayer. Why are people leaving church and not returning? Dr. Ryan Burge joined us last week to reveal what the data shows about the answer to this question and what church leaders can do to encourage those who have left the church to come back. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church" by Dr. Thom Rainer "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Dr. Thom Rainer "I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference" by Dr. Thom Rainer "The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation" by Dr. Thom Rainer "Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian" by Dr. Thom Rainer Church Answers Follow Thom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Ep 438Ryan Burge: The Biggest Reason Why People Are Leaving Church
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html Dr. Ryan Burge joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the data actually shows about why people are leaving church (and not returning) and what church leaders can do to encourage them to come back. What did you think of Prime Video's "Shiny Happy People"? Alex Harris joined us last week to explain why he appeared in the docuseries, what he sees as its shortcomings, and how church leaders can benefit from watching it. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460810-alex-harris-shiny-happy-people-serves-church.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America" by Dr. Ryan Burge "The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?" by Michael Graham and Jim Davis with Dr. Ryan Burge "The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going" by Dr. Ryan Burge "Religion Has Become a Luxury Good" by Dr. Ryan Burge Check out Ryan's website Follow Ryan on X/Twitter

Ep 437Alex Harris: 'Shiny Happy People' Is Flawed but Serves the Church
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460810-alex-harris-shiny-happy-people-serves-church.html Alex Harris joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why he appeared in Prime Video's "Shiny Happy People," what he sees as the docuseries' shortcomings, and how church leaders can benefit from watching it. Do your church members see themselves as theologians? Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English joined us last week to share their insights into why there is a lack of discipleship in the church and why ministry leaders need to help people see that we all take theological positions. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460435-jen-wilkin-j-t-english-everyone-theologian-good.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "Amazon's 'Shiny Happy People' Has Lessons to Teach, If We're Willing to Listen" by Alex Harris on The Gospel Coalition "Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations" by Alex Harris and Brett Harris TheRebelution.com "Shiny Happy People" on Prime Video Follow Alex on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Ep 436Jen Wilkin & J.T. English: Everyone Is a Theologian. But Are You a Good One?
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460435-jen-wilkin-j-t-english-everyone-theologian-good.html Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share their insights into why there is a lack of discipleship in the church and why ministry leaders need to help people see that all of us are theologians. How do you approach evangelism? Dr. William Wilson joined us last week to talk about why the church needs a new focus on individuals and to share his dream "that from 2023 to 2033 we will be part of the greatest decade of Great Commission effort in human history." Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460031-william-wilson-mistake-great-commission.html Visit the ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well" by Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English Check out Jen's website Follow Jen on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter Storyline Fellowship Church Follow J.T. on Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Ep 435William Wilson on the Mistake We Make When Obeying the Great Commission
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460031-william-wilson-mistake-great-commission.html Dr. William Wilson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about why the church needs a new focus on evangelizing individuals and to share his dream "that from 2023 to 2033 we will be part of the greatest decade of Great Commission effort in human history." Did you know that your professional decline is coming much earlier in life than you thought? Dr. Arthur Brooks joined us last week to share how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives and also revealed what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "The Power of One: Reaching Every Person on Earth" by Dr. William Wilson Empowered21 Check out Dr. Wilson's website Follow Dr. Wilson on Facebook, X(Twitter) and YouTube

Ep 434Arthur Brooks: Why You Don't Need To Have a Midlife (Ministry) Crisis
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html Dr. Arthur Brooks joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how abortion has impacted the Black community. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458825-benjamin-watson-church-leaders-abortion-racial-justice.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Psalm 84 "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier" by Dr. Arthur Brooks "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life" by Dr. Arthur Brooks "Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think" by Dr. Arthur Brooks in The Atlantic Check out Arthur's website Follow Arthur on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter Johann Sebastian Bach "The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas" by Thomas Aquinas

Ep 433Benjamin Watson: What Church Leaders Need To Know About Abortion and Racial Justice
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458825-benjamin-watson-church-leaders-abortion-racial-justice.html Benjamin Watson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how abortion has impacted the Black community. Do you understand what is required to build trust with someone? Dr. Henry Cloud joined us last week to explain why it is impossible to live without trust and what church leaders need to know about betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458619-henry-cloud-trust-complex-realize.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ "The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice" by Benjamin Watson "The New Dad's Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life" by Benjamin Watson "Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us" by Benjamin Watson "Divided Hearts of America" - Benjamin Watson's documentary Human Coalition Check out Benjamin's website Follow Benjamin on Facebook, Instagram and X(Twitter)

Ep 432Henry Cloud: Trust Is More Complex Than You Might Realize
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458619-henry-cloud-trust-complex-realize.html Dr. Henry Cloud joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why it is impossible to live without trust and what church leaders need to know about betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation. Do you believe the American church is unified the way Jesus would want us to be? Francis Chan joined us last week to talk about what God has taught him about unity and to share his concern that believers prioritize love and humility in their pursuit of holiness. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458230-francis-chan-church-leaders-unity-fear-god.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Mentioned in the Show: "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend "Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward" by Dr. Henry Cloud Check out Henry's website Follow Henry on Facebook, Instagram, X(Twitter) and YouTube

Ep 431Francis Chan Exhorts Church Leaders To Fight for Unity in the Fear of God
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458230-francis-chan-church-leaders-unity-fear-god.html Francis Chan joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about what God has taught him about unity and to share his concern that believers prioritize love and humility in their pursuit of holiness. What exactly does it mean to be an evangelical? Phil Vischer joined us last week to discuss who is currently defining "evangelical" and what he believes the term should represent. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/457756-phil-vischer-part-2-save-evangelicalism-fundamentalism.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Mentioned in the Show James 2 James 4:6 2 John 1 Peter 1 Romans 14:5 "Until Unity" by Francis Chan Crazy Love Ministries Follow Crazy Love Ministries on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube

Ep 430Phil Vischer, Part 2: Fighting To Save Evangelicalism From Fundamentalism
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/457756-phil-vischer-part-2-save-evangelicalism-fundamentalism.html Phil Vischer joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast," where he shares his perspective on who is currently defining what it means to be an "evangelical" and what he believes the term should represent. Phil also joined us last week and told us about his experience in Christian media, offering thoughts on how pastors can advise the creatives in their churches. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/457268-phil-vischer-part-1-pastors-creatives-churches.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Mentioned in the Show Holy Post "Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables" by Phil Vischer What's in the Bible? Check out Phil's website Follow Phil on Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube The Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed Bebbington's quadrilateral Billy Graham Bob Jones Sr. and Bob Jones Jr. Carl F. H. Henry David French Enneagram Harold John Ockenga Jerry Falwell Sr. "John Piper Suggests Allowing Women To Lead in Parachurch Organizations Is 'Naïve,' 'Culturally Compromised'" by Dale Chamberlain on ChurchLeaders John Stott "Rick Warren Shares With Russell Moore the Scriptures That Convinced Him Women Pastors Are Biblical" by Jesse T. Jackson VeggieTales "The Virtue of Hospitality" by Stephen Wolfe in American Reformer William Bell Riley "'Women, Cover Up'—Christian Twitter Debates Modesty, Lust and Self-Control in Time for Summer" by Jessica Lea on ChurchLeaders

Ep 429Phil Vischer, Part 1: How Pastors Can Guide the Creatives in Their Churches
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/457268-phil-vischer-part-1-pastors-creatives-churches.html Phil Vischer joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share his experience in Christian media and his thoughts on how pastors can advise the creatives in their congregations. Are you using AI yet? Yvonne Carlson recently joined us to offer practical ways that church leaders can use AI to support their ministries. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456902-yvonne-carlson-use-ai-ministry.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Mentioned in the Show Holy Post "Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables" by Phil Vischer What's in the Bible? Check out Phil's website Follow Phil on Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube A.B Simpson Amy Grant The Bible Project "The Chosen" TV series Eric Metaxas George Floyd He Gets Us "His Only Son" movie "I Can Only Imagine" movie "Jesus Revolution" movie Michael W. Smith Mike Nawrocki Russell Moore VeggieTales Walter Kim Phil Vischer on ChurchLeaders "Phil Vischer's 17-Minute History Lesson Is Worth Every Second of Your Time" by Megan Briggs "Phil Vischer: What Is an Evangelical, Really?" by Jessica Lea "Phil Vischer: Social Welfare Is Not to Blame for Racial Inequality" by Jessica Lea "Phil Vischer: This Is How Race Shapes the Way Christians Vote" by Jessica Lea

Ep 428Yvonne Carlson: How To Use AI Effectively in Your Ministry
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456902-yvonne-carlson-use-ai-ministry.html Yvonne Carlson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share practical ways that church leaders can use AI to support their ministries. What dangers does AI pose to church leaders? Dr. Mihretu Guta recently joined "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain what ministry leaders need to know about the metaphysics of AI and the ethical concerns related to using it. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456449-mihretu-guta-church-ethical-dangers-ai.html Mentioned in the show: Gloo's AI & the Church Initiative "AI and Automations to Make Your Life Easier" by Yvonne Carlson (presentation for NRB) Global Media OutreachFollow Yvonne on X (formerly Twitter) "Kenny Jahng: What Church Leaders Need To Know About AI" by Jessica Lea on ChurchLeaders "Mihretu Guta: How the Church Should Respond to the Ethical Dangers of AI" by Jessica Lea on ChurchLeaders 10/40 Window"Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT to find out" by Kirsten Grieshaber on AP News "Christians in the Age of Outrage: How to Bring Our Best When the World Is at Its Worst" by Dr. Ed Stetzer DescriptJesus.netMissional AIOutreach MagazineSermons.Tech ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 427Mihretu Guta: How the Church Should Respond to the Ethical Dangers of AI
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456449-mihretu-guta-church-ethical-dangers-ai.html Dr. Mihretu Guta joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain what church leaders need to know about the metaphysics of AI and the ethical concerns about using it. What is AI and how does it work? Kenny Jahng recently appeared on "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church leaders need to engage with AI, whether they want to or not. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456066-kenny-jahng-church-leaders-know-ai.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Mentioned in the Show Gloo's AI & the Church Initiative "Some Reflections on ChatGPT AI Technology with Dr. Mihretu Guta" on Biola Apologetics "Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT to find out" by Kirsten Grieshaber on AP News "Kenny Jahng: What Church Leaders Need To Know About AI" by Jessica Lea on ChurchLeaders Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 426Kenny Jahng: What Church Leaders Need To Know About AI
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456066-kenny-jahng-church-leaders-know-ai.html Kenny Jahng joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain what AI is, how it works, and why church leaders need to engage with it, whether they want to or not. Is your church addressing the problem of ethnic disunity? Dr. Bryan Loritts recently appeared on "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast," where he shared practical wisdom regarding how churches can fight for ethnic unity. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/455585-bryan-loritts-church-fighting-ethnic-unity.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 425Bryan Loritts: What the Church Risks by Not Fighting for Ethnic Unity
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/455585-bryan-loritts-church-fighting-ethnic-unity.html Dr. Bryan Loritts joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" where he discusses the urgent need for churches to fight for ethnic unity and shares practical wisdom for how they can do so. Have you faced conflict in your ministry teams? Chris Sonksen joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain how church leaders can be on guard against ministry team misalignment—which starts small, but can have severe consequences. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/455114-chris-sonksen-protect-ministry-teams.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 424Chris Sonksen: How To Protect Your Ministry Teams From Being Torn Apart
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/455114-chris-sonksen-protect-ministry-teams.html Chris Sonksen joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain how church leaders can be on guard against ministry team misalignment—which starts small, but can have severe consequences. Do you have a plan for helping your people navigate deep disagreements? Daniel Darling recently spoke with us about how church leaders can model speaking the truth in love during a divided time, particularly as we are facing another presidential election. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/454728-daniel-darling-kindness-tactic-command.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 423Daniel Darling: For Christians, Kindness Is Not a Tactic—It's a Command
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/454728-daniel-darling-kindness-tactic-command.html Daniel Darling joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss how church leaders can model speaking the truth in love in a divided time–particularly as we are facing another presidential election. Are single people thriving in your church? Dr. Danielle Treweek recently spoke with us about what the contemporary church is missing about singleness and how church leaders can honor and encourage the single people in their congregations. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453902-danielle-treweek-early-church-singleness.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 422Danielle Treweek: Why the Early Church Would Be Surprised at How We View Singleness
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453902-danielle-treweek-early-church-singleness.html Dr. Danielle Treweek joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the contemporary church is missing about singleness and how church leaders can honor and encourage the single people in their congregations. Do you realize how much having a leadership pipeline will simplify leadership development at your church? Eric Geiger recently spoke with us about how to make the organization of your church less complex. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453821-eric-geiger-church-leadership-pipeline.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 421Eric Geiger: Why Your Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453821-eric-geiger-church-leadership-pipeline.html Eric Geiger joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why having a leadership pipeline will actually simplify the organization of your church and make it easier for you to develop leaders. Did you know we are experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in American history? Michael Graham and Jim Davis recently joined us to discuss the findings from their study on "The Great Dechurching" and what the results mean for church leaders. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453479-michael-graham-jim-davis-great-dechurching.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 420Michael Graham and Jim Davis: What 'The Great Dechurching' Means for Church Leaders
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/453479-michael-graham-jim-davis-great-dechurching.html Michael Graham and Jim Davis join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to reveal findings from their study on "The Great Dechurching"—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. Their data is sobering, but also encouraging, and highly relevant to American church leaders. What is the culture like at your church? Barnabas Piper recently spoke with us about why church leaders are responsible for creating a culture of belonging and practical ways they can do so. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452539-barnabas-piper-culture-belonging-church-leaders.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 419Barnabas Piper: Why a Culture of Belonging Has To Start With a Church's Leaders
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452539-barnabas-piper-culture-belonging-church-leaders.html Barnabas Piper joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share why church leaders are responsible for creating a culture of belonging and practical ways they can do so. Church leaders often talk about "lost sheep," but what about "lost shepherds"? Tom Nelson recently spoke with us about what diverts the shepherds of the church from their callings and how church leaders can truly flourish under the hand of Jesus. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452407-tom-nelson-lost-shepherds-church-flourish.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 418Tom Nelson: What the 'Lost Shepherds' of the Church Need To Flourish
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/452407-tom-nelson-lost-shepherds-church-flourish.html Tom Nelson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what diverts "lost shepherds" of the church from their callings and how church leaders can truly flourish under the hand of Jesus. Are we missing transformational discipleship by focusing on information? Jessie Cruickshank recently spoke with us about how people are actually transformed–and what is lacking in the approach some church leaders take toward discipleship. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451621-jessie-cruickshank-western-world-discipleship.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 417Jessie Cruickshank: What the Western World Is Missing About Discipleship
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451621-jessie-cruickshank-western-world-discipleship.html Jessie Cruickshank joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how brain science supports what the Bible reveals about how people are truly transformed–and what is lacking in the approach many church leaders take toward discipleship. When you became a pastor, were you surprised at some of the responsibilities that are regularly part of your job? Dr. Gary McIntosh recently spoke with us about how pastors can navigate these responsibilities well, and he also shared specific insights for church leaders who are pastoring without any other paid staff to assist them. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451477-gary-mcintosh-roles-pastors-challenge-solo.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 416Gary McIntosh: The Surprising Roles All Pastors Take and the 'Number One Challenge' Facing the Solo Pastor
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451477-gary-mcintosh-roles-pastors-challenge-solo.html Dr. Gary McIntosh joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to offer advice about how pastors should navigate the responsibilities that are part of their jobs and also shares specific insights about church leaders who are pastoring without any other paid staff to assist them. How do you lead your family or your congregation through doubt? Even more troubling, how do you as a church leader handle your own doubts about your faith? Dr. Travis Dickinson recently spoke with us about why doubt is not something Christians need to fear and how church leaders can help believers move through doubt well. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451070-travis-dickinson-church-safe-doubt.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 415Travis Dickinson: How To Make Your Church Safe for Christians Who Doubt
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/451070-travis-dickinson-church-safe-doubt.html Dr. Travis Dickinson joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why doubt is not something Christians need to fear and how church leaders can help believers move through doubt to greater confidence in their faith in God. Do you find yourself wishing life would go back to how it was before 2020? Christine Caine recently spoke with us about the importance of church leaders not remaining stuck in the past, but moving forward toward what Jesus is doing right now. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450750-christine-caine-church-leaders-stuck.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 414Christine Caine Offers Warnings and Encouragement to Church Leaders Who Are 'Stuck'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450750-christine-caine-church-leaders-stuck.html Christine Caine joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to exhort church leaders not to continue looking back at the past, but to move forward toward what Jesus is doing right now. Do you have healthy rhythms in your life? Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam recently shared practical steps church leaders can take in order to live peaceful lives. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450322-glenn-packiam-pastors-healthy-rhythms.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 413Glenn Packiam: How Pastors Can Develop Healthy Rhythms in Our 'New Normal'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/450322-glenn-packiam-pastors-healthy-rhythms.html Rev. Dr. Glenn Packiam joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share his observations on the current state of pastors' health and to offer practical steps church leaders can take in order to live peaceful, healthy lives. Do you have genuine friendships with people of other religions? Bob Roberts Jr. has learned some crucial lessons about loving people who are not like him and how the church can grow in effectively sharing the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449834-bob-roberts-jr-evangelize-people-projects.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 412Bob Roberts Jr.: How To Evangelize Without Seeing People as Projects
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449834-bob-roberts-jr-evangelize-people-projects.html Bob Roberts Jr. joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the lessons God has taught him about loving people who are not like him and how the church can grow in effectively sharing the gospel. Do you realize that pain is an inherent part of leadership? Sam Chand recently helped us to understand the beneficial and harmful ways that church leaders respond to leadership pain. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449346-sam-chand-pastors-pain-leadership.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 411Sam Chand: Why Pastors Must Embrace the Pain of Leadership
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/449346-sam-chand-pastors-pain-leadership.html Sam Chand joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to explain why pain is an inherent part of leadership, how God uses pain, and the dangers of not responding to pain appropriately. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 410Rick Warren on Faith, Dreams, and Why His 40-Plus Years at Saddleback Prepared Him for This Moment
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/448636-rick-warren-faith-dreams-saddleback-prepared-moment.html Rick Warren joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss his new book, "Created to Dream," and why he is excited for his next season of ministry. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 409Matthew Stephen Brown: How the Enneagram Helps Church Leaders With Their Blind Spots
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/448269-matthew-stephen-brown-enneagram-church-leaders-blind-spots.html Matthew Stephen Brown joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share how the Enneagram has been "life-changing" for him and his church and how church leaders can use this tool to transform their ministries. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 408Sean Nemecek on the 'Long, Slow Slide' Into Burnout and How Pastors Can Avoid It
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/447848-sean-nemecek-slide-burnout-pastors-avoid.html Sean Nemecek joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss the warning signs that church leaders are burning out, how they can become healthy again, and the steps they can take to avoid burnout in the first place. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 407Nick Hall on Asbury, Gen Z and Why He Believes 'God Is Doing Something'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/447345-nick-hall-asbury-gen-z-god-doing-something.html Nick Hall joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about what he witnessed at Asbury University, the signs of true revival, and why he believes God is moving in a special way. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 406Greg Laurie: How Churches Can Use 'Jesus Revolution' for Evangelism
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446967-greg-laurie-churches-jesus-revolution-evangelism.html Greg Laurie appears on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to talk about the true events behind the movie, "Jesus Revolution," and how churches can use the film to spread the gospel. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 405Nicky Gumbel: The 'Greatest Injustice in the World' Is Never To Hear About Jesus
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446891-nicky-gumbel-greatest-injustice-never-hear-jesus.html Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to discuss why churches must prioritize evangelism, the importance of engaging in Catholic spaces, and the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 404Eric Mason: The Obstacles to Apologetics in Black, Urban Communities
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/446433-eric-mason-apologetics-black-urban-communities.html Dr. Eric Mason joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share the biggest obstacles preventing the Black community from accepting Christianity and how pastors who are not in urban contexts can support those who are. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 403David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the 'American Gospel'
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html David Platt joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the "American gospel" in favor of the true one. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Ep 402Karl Vaters: Just Because Your Church Is Small Does Not Mean It Is Unhealthy
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445453-karl-vaters-church-small-not-unhealthy.html Karl Vaters joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share how small church pastors can avoid some common misconceptions, leverage their congregations' strengths, and help their people thrive. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/