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Episode 302: Builders vs. Dismantlers - Part 1
Jesus is a builder. When He said, “I will build My Church,” He wasn’t talking about bricks and mortar—He was making a promise to create something lasting, life-giving, and beautiful. For some though,…
Published on 13 hours ago
Episode 301: 6 Years, 6 Aha Moments: What We’ve Learned (and Unlearned) – Part 2
Last week, we hit a major milestone—Episode 300! To celebrate, we kicked off a special two-part series highlighting the six biggest aha moments we've uncovered in six years of podcasting. In case yo…
Published on 1 week ago
Episode 300: 6 Years, 6 Aha Moments: What We’ve Learned (and Unlearned) – Part 1
Can you believe it? Episode 300 drops today! We're celebrating six amazing years of podcasting together. As we reflected on how to mark this milestone, one question kept coming to mind: What have bee…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Episode 299: Leading Yourself Well Through Financial Stewardship - Interview with Mike Kern III
In Part 2 of his conversation with John and Jim, Mike Kern III emphasizes the importance of personal financial health for pastors—urging proactive salary discussions, use of benchmarking tools, and w…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Episode 298: Fueling Ministry Through Financial Wisdom - Interview with Mike Kern III
In this insightful episode, John and Jim sit down with Mike Kern III—former President/CEO of two financial service companies and now a trusted advisor to pastors and churches through Churchway Adviso…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Episode 297: Helping Your Kids Love Jesus’ Church – Interview with Jeff Hlavin
Every pastor wants to see their church love Jesus . . . but what about their kids? Today we’re getting real about one of the most important — and personal — parts of ministry: helping your own childr…
Published on 1 month ago
Episode 296:How to Help Your Kids Love Jesus – Interview with Jeff Hlavin
Every pastor wants to see their church love Jesus . . . but what about their kids? Today we’re getting real about one of the most important — and personal — parts of ministry: helping your own childr…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Episode 295: No Mud, No Mess - Exiting Staff with Grace and Grit
Last week, we unpacked key ideas for building a church hiring playbook. This week, we turn to the less exciting — but equally critical — side of the people equation: a church firing playbook. There’s…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Podcast Episode 294: Right People, Right Seats: A Church Hiring Playbook
In ministry, every hire is more than a role filled — it’s a person stewarding the mission of the Church. A great hire strengthens the team, brings unity, and fuels Kingdom impact. A bad hire? It can …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Episode 293: The Joys & Perils of Serving with Your Spouse
Serving alongside your spouse can be one of the most meaningful experiences in leadership—but let’s be honest, it’s not always easy. Sharing a mission deepens your connection, but without clear bound…
Published on 2 months ago