De-Sizing the Church (pt 2): Why Christian Celebrity Culture Guarantees Moral Failure, with Katelyn Beaty (Ep 070)
Celebrity is dangerous. But it’s also very appealing. This is the toxic combination that Katelyn Beaty addresses so well.
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De-Sizing the Church (pt 1): How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What’s Next, with Karl Vaters (Ep 069)
Why are we obsessed with bigness in the church? This is the first episode of our De-sizing the Church series, addressing that question.
The Small Church Worship Advantage, with Teresa Stewart (Ep 068)
Did you know there are tools specifically for crafting worship in small settings? To find them we need to turn to an old source—aesthetics.
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Beyond Burnout: Growing a Healthy Soul, with Ian Borkent (Ep 067)
A tired pastor talks to an expert in ministry burnout about what the differences and danger signs are between being tired and being burnt out.
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Brain Science, Christian Connection, and Character Development, with Michel Hendricks (Ep 066)
What does brain science have to do with ministry, or even Christianity? This enightening conversation makes those connections.
Helping Small Churches Thrive (A special message from Karl Vaters) (Ep 065)
A Sunday message describing the history and future of ministry for small churches and pastors.
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The Value of Pastoral Longevity, Gary Garcia interviews Karl Vaters (Ep 064)
If the Lord leads you to a church you can pastor for decades, live with integrity among them and see what God will do.
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Using A.I. Without Losing Your Soul: A Step-by-Step Guide, with Jason Moore (Ep 063)
Are you not sure how to feel about A.I.? Does it seem mysterious and scary? This will help.
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Maybe You Shouldn’t Live-Stream Your Church Service, with Tim Fox (Ep 062)
To stream, or not to stream? The answer to that question may not be as simple as you’ve been told.
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Why Reading Matters for Ministry, with Austin Carty (Ep 061)
One of the most proven and effective ways to be a pastor of depth and gravitas is to commit ourselves to a program of wide, regular reading.
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