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Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their uniqu...
What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of T he Wandering Worshipper , shares his journey of e...
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understa...
Effective youth ministry isn’t about changing more programs—it’s about deep listening and real relationships. Josh Packard, sociologist and...
Pastoral ministry is both a sacred joy and a heavy burden. Kurt Fredrickson, Associate Dean for Professional Doctoral Programs at Fuller Sem...
Tim Alberta, journalist, author, and frequent cable news commentator, explores the complex relationship between political power and American...
Mark Scandrette explores Jesus' most countercultural teaching, the Beatitudes, and what it means for how we lead. This conversation dig...
Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, shares his journey from growing up in the spotlight to watching his father go t...
The most-downloaded episode in the history of this podcast. Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, two of the most influential voices in missional c...
One of our earliest conversations, recorded in 2018 with Tod Bolsinger about his groundbreaking book Canoeing the Mountains . Tod explores w...
In this special episode of Spiritual Life and Leadership , Markus Watson reflects on the incredible six-and-a-half-year journey of the podca...
This is it—the final episode of our partnership with the Church Leadership Institute . It's hard to believe how quickly these years hav...
What does it really mean to create a “safe space” for young people in our churches—not just a place free from harm, but a place where their...
Discover why real leadership is never a solo journey—and how embracing your own vulnerability can unlock the supportive relationships you ne...
Do you ever feel like you’re alone in your leadership? Why is that? Why do so many church leaders feel isolated—and how did we come to belie...
Learn how mastering your anxiety with simple, God-given tools like deep breathing can transform your leadership in the moments that matter m...
Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity,...
Learn how breaking out of your comfort zone and embracing new perspectives can transform your leadership and help dismantle bias in your chu...
Jews for Jesus helps Jewish people come to know Jesus, the Jewish Messiah. What’s fascinating is how Jews for Jesus has not only remained co...
Explore how real transformation in spiritual leadership begins with listening deeply to your community and letting curiosity—not certainty—s...
What if the best leadership isn’t about having the answers, but about asking the questions that draw out wisdom, connection, and creativity...
Discover why leading in today’s church means listening deeply to people’s questions, griefs, and dreams—before ever stepping into the pulpit...
As ministry leaders, we often imagine that building trust is the ultimate goal—once we have it, the road to transformation should be clear....
Learn how transformational leaders can unlock real change by listening deeply to their neighborhoods—before making big plans for the future....
Why is it that so many ministry leaders—people called to reflect Christ’s love—so often end up burned out, disillusioned, or driven by power...
Discover why real transformation happens when leaders have the courage to journey with people into their sorrow and bring the hope of Christ...
The COVID-19 crisis pushed churches to reimagine everything from Sunday worship to committee meetings, often thrusting them onto unfamiliar...
Discover how stepping into discomfort and crossing borders—literal and metaphorical—can transform you and your leadership in ways you never...
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understa...
Learn how keeping “the main thing the main thing” can transform your church’s mission, focus your decisions, and unite your community as one...
Bias isn’t always about the big, obvious issues. Sometimes it shows up in the subtle, everyday moments—like who we compliment, who we listen...
Learn how small, daring experiments from the edges can spark meaningful change in your church—without sending everyone into panic mode. Tod...
What do you do when the tried-and-true ways of doing church just aren’t working anymore? When everything you once relied on—Sunday services,...
Learn how real transformation in leadership begins when we shift our focus from what’s happening to us to what’s happening within us. Tod Bo...
More and more, we find ourselves living in what we might call a post-Christian society. And more and more, preachers and ministry leaders ar...
Discover why true leadership means having the courage to make tough decisions—even when it means disappointing the people you care about mos...
In a world that celebrates rapid growth, platform-building, and constant success, it’s easy to take on leadership strategies that promise bi...
In a post-pandemic world, what does it really mean to be a “small,” “mid-sized,” or even “very large” church? Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinge...
Work hurt is real, and ministry leaders aren’t exempt. Whether it’s being let go, navigating toxic work environments, or simply enduring dee...
Drawing on the challenges of feeling marginalized and the importance of resting in God’s love, this episode explores the vital role that sel...
Josh Hayden, the author of Remissioning Church: A Field guide for Bringing a Congregation Back to Life , shares wisdom from his own journey—...
Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger unpack the fascinating connection between the Latin roots of “prayer” and “precarious”—suggesting that it’s...
For a lot of us, evangelism has become kind of utilitarian—just another tool to stop our church’s decline and hopefully secure a future for...
In this episode, Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore what it really means to lead with care—especially when consensus isn’t possible and...
What does ministry look like when your church gathers at the very place that’s meant to divide? In this episode, Seth Clark invites us into...
This conversation reflects on the urgent need for genuine transformation in the church, rather than simply tweaking what isn’t working. Tod...
Shalom is a biblical concept that goes far beyond our usual understanding of “peace.” It’s about healing, fulfillment, and every part of lif...
This episode explores the critical role awareness plays in avoiding burnout and fostering healthy leadership practices. Tod Bolsinger and Ma...
Is the future of the church something to look forward to, or does it scare you to death. Thriving into the future will require change, and t...
Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss insights on the importance of developing leaders who are skilled in curious listening and creating a...
In his newest book, Chuck DeGroat offers a deeply personal account of his journey of being fired from a ministry position and the stress sur...