Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSermon Illustrations that Connect to the Bible Text (And Your Church!)
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore a fresh way to approach sermon illustrations. Instead of building a massive database with search tools and tag…
10 months ago
The Easiest (and Most Incredible) Way to Get Information from Your Guests!
Churches have long embraced technology to enhance their ministries, but the most successful churches are shifting beyond simply broadcasting informa…
10 months ago
The Burge Report: Is Gen Z More Religiously Engaged than Their Parents?
New religious data in the United States was released recently, and Ryan Burge joins the show with Sam to discuss the details. In 2024, Gen Z showed …
10 months, 1 week ago
The Limits of Pastoral Care: When Counseling Isn’t Appropriate
Pastors provide spiritual guidance, but there are times when counseling crosses into territory best handled by trained professionals. In this episod…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Top 5 Legal Issues Churches Face Today
Churches may be spiritual communities, but they operate in a legal world. And many aren’t prepared. In today’s episode, Sam interviews Ryan June of …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 2)
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
What Young Families Really Want in a Church
Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and ret…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
A pastor’s salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, an…
11 months ago