317. Church Growth Without the Machine Mentality, with Kurt Fredrickson, author of Compelled
Is the church still relevant in a post-Christendom world? Kurt Fredrickson returns to Spiritual Life and Leadership to talk about his new bo...
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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...
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20 of 318 episodes316. How Work Forms (and Sometimes Deforms) Us with Matt Rusten, author of Pastoring for Monday
Are your congregants' jobs a distraction from their discipleship, or one of the main places it actually happens? Matt Rusten, president of M...
315: A New Framework for the Abortion Conversation, with Angela Weszely
Angela Weszely is the founder and CEO of ProGrace and the author of Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versu...
314. Why Good Leaders Sometimes Make Their Churches Worse, with JR Woodward
JR Woodward is the National Director of the V3 Movement, a faculty member in the Doctor of Global Leadership cohort at Fuller Theological Se...
313. Embodied Spirituality for Pastors and Leaders, with Mark Scandrette and Dave Kludt
Mark Scandrette has spent over twenty years wrestling with a hard realization: knowing a lot about God doesn't mean you're good at following...
312. What if Reading Was a Form of Prayer? with Jeff Crosby, author of World of Wonders
Jeff Crosby reads about 75 books a year. But in this conversation—his third appearance on the podcast—he's quick to say the number isn't the...
311. Beyond Paperwork: How Administration Fuels Ministry, with Jana Holiday, author of Taking Good Care
Administration is more than paperwork—it’s a spiritual calling. Jana Holiday, author of Taking Good Care: Administration for Christian Forma...
310. Why Do Guests Find Church Visits Intimidating? With Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper
What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper, shares his journey of exp...
284. How to Talk to Your Inner Critic, with Audrey Davidheiser, author of Grieving Wholeheartedly
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understa...
309. How to Build Trust with Today’s Youth, with Josh Packard, author of Faithful futures
Effective youth ministry isn’t about changing more programs—it’s about deep listening and real relationships. Josh Packard, sociologist and...
308. The Life-Giving Power of Ministry Cohorts, with Kurt Fredrickson
Pastoral ministry is both a sacred joy and a heavy burden. Kurt Fredrickson, Associate Dean for Professional Doctoral Programs at Fuller Sem...
307. When the Church Gets Too Cozy with Political Power, with Tim Alberta
Tim Alberta, journalist, author, and frequent cable news commentator, explores the complex relationship between political power and American...
306. Ancient Rhythms for Modern Leaders, with Mark Scandrette
Mark Scandrette explores Jesus' most countercultural teaching, the Beatitudes, and what it means for how we lead. This conversation dig...
305. What Grace Looks Like After Everything Falls Apart, with Jay Bakker
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...
304. Centering the Church on Jesus, with Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch
The most-downloaded episode in the history of this podcast. Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, two of the most influential voices in missional c...
303. Seminary Didn't Prepare Me for This! with Tod Bolsinger
One of our earliest conversations, recorded in 2018 with Tod Bolsinger about his groundbreaking book Canoeing the Mountains . Tod explores w...
302. A New Chapter for Spiritual Life and Leadership
In this special episode of Spiritual Life and Leadership , Markus Watson reflects on the incredible six-and-a-half-year journey of the podca...
301. The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to the Church Leadership Institute Partnership, with Tod Bolsinger
This is it—the final episode of our partnership with the Church Leadership Institute . It's hard to believe how quickly these years hav...
300. How Churches Can Engage and Support Gen Z, with Tanita Tualla Maddox, author of What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God
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...
299. What if Leading Alone was the Greatest Leadership Myth? A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Discover why real leadership is never a solo journey—and how embracing your own vulnerability can unlock the supportive relationships you ne...