Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Long Should a Pastor Pray Each Day?
Is the strength of our prayer life really measured in minutes? And what if shorter, consistent rhythms of prayer throughout the day lead to a more s…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Before You Enroll: What You Need to Know About Seminary
Thom and Sam interview Dr. Andy Miller, the president of Wesley Biblical Seminary, to explore what every potential seminary student needs to conside…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Should the Pastor Know How Much People Give to the Church?
Most nonprofit organizations have clear visibility into donor activity: who gives, how often, and how much. But churches often treat data on giving …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Silent Exodus of Senior Adults (What’s Happening in Churches?)
In this episode, Thom and Sam shine a light on a trend few church leaders see: the silent exodus of senior adults. While much attention is given to …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Should Churches Acknowledge Super Bowl Sunday?
Josh and Sam discuss the best way to handle Super Bowl Sunday. Should churches say anything about it? Play into the day with gimmicks to increase at…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Church Number: 60% The Power of a Personal Invitation
A surprisingly high number of churchgoers attend because someone simply invited them. In this episode, Sam and Thom unpack why 60% might be the most…
4 months ago
The Best Ways to Encourage a Discouraged Church (Your Next Three Steps)
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what happens when a church becomes discouraged and how God restores hope in a congregation that feels stuck, t…
4 months ago
Revisiting Simple Church: What Worked, What Didn’t
In 2006, Simple Church encouraged churches to streamline programming, clarify discipleship pathways, and focus on moving people toward spiritual mat…
4 months, 1 week ago
How Do You Fire a Church Employee?
Letting a staff member go is one of the hardest leadership moments a pastor will ever face. Churches are relational environments, and employment dec…
4 months, 1 week ago
The Burge Report: The Democrats Have a Religion Problem (Does It Matter?)
In this episode, we look at Ryan Burge’s latest analysis showing how the modern Democratic coalition is being pulled apart by widening religious div…
4 months, 2 weeks ago