Wesley Seminary Podcast

The final episode in the Lay Leadership series on giving thanks to your team and Aaron's final episode.

Aaron discusses the difficulties in managing people and tips to become a better leader.

Aaron is joined by Mike Croteau to discuss the pillars of his life that God revealed to him while fighting lupus.

Aaron is joined by Rev. Neal Horner to discuss the importance of talking about financial wellness in the church.

Aaron discusses how ministry training also doubles as spiritual formation, and how to best prepare lay leaders for training.

Aaron discusses the importance of fully understanding a task if you are the one recruiting for it. Link to Doug Paul's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eOYRZy6yh2M7ZWHChY3ot?si=133b04be14074216

Dr. Aaron Perry addresses why it might be difficult to ask lay leaders to assume roles for the church and how to overcome those obstacles.

Dr. Aaron Perry continues his series on Lay Leadership by discussing how to cast your vision through multiple helpful and practical metaphors.

This week: Aaron discusses 3 theological convictions for both pastors and lay people to help them find their place in ministry. Aaron's email: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by his brother, Paul Perry, to discuss what it has been like to attend the same church for 25 years.

Aaron is joined by Rev. Alex Mandura to discuss how important self-care is for pastors. Link to financial website: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HEdnk1duWw68gnOu9FLCP?si=d564bc4cb2084e70

Aaron is joined by Dr. Gary Hartenburg to discuss how the teachings of Aristotle apply to modern day education. Link to Aristotle: Education for Virtue and Leisure: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/aristotle

Aaron is joined by Dr. Justin Bradbury to discuss the many aspects of mission and the connection that missional work gives Christians to the rest of the world. Dr. Bradbury's Email: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by Rev. Catherine Howie to discuss how key a role second chair leaders are for keeping balance in a congregation or workspace.

Aaron is joined by Heidi Haverkamp to discuss the elements of advent buried in the text of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and how it can help prepare us for Christmas. Link to Advent in Narnia: https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664261795/advent-in-narnia.aspx

Aaron is joined by Steven Eng to discuss how Christians can interact with politics and help promote public policies. Steven's Email: [email protected] to the NAE: https://www.nae.org/resources/Link to For the Health of the Nation: https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/ Link to Episode 67: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000428389337Link to Episode 226: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000556513381

Aaron is joined by John E. Johnson to discuss how we should incorporate God into our leadership principles. Link to Rooted Leadership: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/rooted-leadership

Dr. Aaron Perry muses over his time spent in Barbados, and how it inspired in him the metaphor of us being lost in the sea by the distractions of life.

Aaron is joined by Rev. Jack Lynn to discuss what the role of an interim pastor is, and helpful hints for this time of transition. Contact Rev. Lynn: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by Dr. Jeremy Grinnell to discuss personal redemption from self-inflicted wounds and regaining your life after a critical mistake. Link to The Bellowing of Cain: https://bellowingofcain.com/

Guest host Aaron Wilkinson talks with Reverend Jessica LaGrone to discuss how we wrestle with chaos and the plan God has for it. Link to Out of Chaos: https://www.christianbook.com/chaos-makes-things-broken-pieces-life/9780310119449/pd/0119449?event=ESRCG

Dr. Aaron Perry debunks some of the myths surrounding pastoral referral and gives some tips on how to refer well. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.amazon.com/Kairos-Care-Pastoral-Counseling-Encounters/dp/1501899112

Aaron is joined by Dr. Carolyn Moore to discuss how to encourage and support female leadership in the church. Link to When Women Lead: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/when-women-lead

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Williams to discuss his dissertation on the impacts local districts have in the church community.

Aaron is joined by Dr. Roger E. Olson to discuss what liberal theology truly is, the history behind it, and what it leads to. Link to Against Liberal Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Against-Liberal-Theology-Progressive-Christianity/dp/0310139430

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss how Christians interact with the U.S. and how to faithfully engage in conversations on patriotism. Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098 Link to Dr. Ward's episode on Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000539989323Link to Dr. Reyes' episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000529095205Link to Dr. Guretzki's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000453850507

Aaron is joined by Rev. Eric Roemer to discuss the techniques found in "Strategetics" and how they can be applied in leadership. Link to The Strategics: https://www.amazon.com/Strategetics-Practical-Concise-Models-Leader/dp/B09R3D3BJH Contact Eric: [email protected]

This week we're revisiting an early episode where Aaron Perry interview Andy Crouch on power, weakness, and risk in leadership. Link to Strong and Weak: https://www.ivpress.com/strong-and-weak

Dr. Aaron Perry discusses Christ's examples of listening as healing and how we can surpass the barriers that stop us from being good listeners.

Dr. Aaron Perry discusses the importance of silence in spiritual life and examples of the Godliness of silence in scripture.

Dr. Aaron Perry uses his book Kairos Care to breaks down what it means to be a discipled person. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781501899119/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Darrell E. Hall to discuss the research he has conducted on generational preferences in the church. Link to Speaking Across Generations: https://www.ivpress.com/speaking-across-generations

Aaron is joined by Dr. Darrell E. Hall to discuss the importance of Inter-Generational Churches and the work it takes to preach to all generations. Link to Speaking Across Generations: https://www.ivpress.com/speaking-across-generations

Aaron is joined by Re. Dr. Kate Coleman to discuss her journey to leadership and elements that can often deter good leaders. Link to 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership: https://www.christianbook.com/deadly-leadership-overcome-defeating-behavior-ministry/kate-coleman/9780310119975/pd/0119975?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-20-40%7C0119975&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2uWXhYfn-AIVSsLCBB0kiAjaEAQYASABEgIHivD_BwE

Aaron is joined by Dr. Kwasi Kena to discuss why Bi-vocational ministry is valid and why it is actually beneficial to pastors. Link to Bivocational and Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194980030XLink to Free Digital Copy: https://books.atla.com/atlapress/catalog/book/82

Aaron is joined by Jay & Tammy Daughtry to discuss their own personal experiences with Co-Parenting and the beautiful redemption that can come from it. Link to Co-Parenting International: https://www.coparentinginternational.com/Link to Co-Parenting Works!: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Parenting-Works-Helping-Children-Divorce/dp/0310325528Link to Recalibrate: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/recalibrate/ Follow Jay & Tammy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1heart2homes/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coparentinginternational/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Ed Love to dig into the message of the 7 churches in Revelations. Link to Revive: https://my.seedbed.com/product/revive-how-the-seven-letters-of-revelation-can-awaken-your-soul/

Aaron is joined by Jay & Tammy Daughtry to discuss why churches need to address unique families and give some great co-parenting tips. Link to Co-Parenting International: https://www.coparentinginternational.com/Link to Co-Parenting Works!: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Parenting-Works-Helping-Children-Divorce/dp/0310325528 Follow Jay & Tammy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1heart2homes/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coparentinginternational/

Aaron is joined by Al Lopus to talk about what makes workplaces flourish and how Christian organizations continuously appear on best places to work. Link to Road to Flourishing: https://www.ivpress.com/road-to-flourishingLink to Best Christian Workplaces Institute: https://www.bcwinstitute.org/

Aaron is joined by Barry Johnson to discuss the principles of polarity thinking and the importance of switching from Or-thinking to And-thinking. Link to And... Vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-Leveraging-Polarity-Paradox-Dilemma/dp/1610144570 Link to And... Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-Leveraging-Polarity-Paradox-Applications/dp/1610144597/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1610144597&psc=1

Aaron is joined by Dr. R. Robert Creech to discuss how men need to make room for women in leadership, and how Covid has affected church. Link to Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/pastoral-theology-in-the-baptist-tradition/402961 (Note: Apologies for the rough and sometimes unclear audio)

Aaron is joined by Dr. Myron Rolle to discuss his NFL and medical career and the paths that lead him there. Link to the 2% Way: https://www.zondervan.com/p/the-two-percent-way/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Ahmi Lee to discuss the relevancy of preaching and the importance of hearing feedback from your congregation. Link to Preaching God's Grand Drama: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-god-s-grand-drama/391620

Aaron is joined by Dr. R. Robert Creech to discuss how our theology effects the way we preach and teach. Link to Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/pastoral-theology-in-the-baptist-tradition/402961 (Note: Apologies for the rough and sometimes unclear audio)

Aaron is joined by Dr. Felicia Wu Song to discuss the effects of phone addiction and how to reduce our tendency to constantly check our phones. Link to Restless Devices: https://www.ivpress.com/restless-devices

Aaron is joined by pastor Lance Witt to discuss the need for pastors and leaders to take time to find peace and replenish. Link to Replenish: https://www.christianbook.com/replenish-leading-from-a-healthy-soul/lance-witt/9780801013546/pd/013546 Link to Your One Life: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/260824

Aaron is joined by Rev. Bernadette Haddad to talk about her journey with prison ministry and the ways you can get involved. Link to Mercy Unleashed: https://www.mercyunleashed.org/Link to Prison Fellowship: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/

Aaron Wilkinson is joined by Dr. Aaron Perry to discuss his new book and how to counsel and help others as a pastor or spiritual advisor. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781501899119/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Bob Kaylor to discuss what good transitions look like for pastors and their churches. Link to Your Best Move: https://my.seedbed.com/product/your-best-move-by-dr-bob-kaylor/