Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSix Essential Pastoral Meetings No One is Scheduling For You
It’s easy to focus on what is right in front of you—the fires, the squeaky wheel, the pop-in visit. However, a pure reactive management style does n…
8 months ago
The Burge Report: The Kids Aren’t Alright—And Church Student Ministry Might Actually Help
From diapers to dating, parenting never stops presenting hard questions. But today’s concern is different: Gen Z teens are experiencing a full-blown…
8 months ago
What Really Scares People Away from Church
Doctrine, expectations, and high standards do not scare people away from church. Confusion is the main enemy. According to Church Answers Research, …
8 months, 1 week ago
The Big Front Door for Guests Just About Every Church Misses
Most churches miss this front door, not because of a lack of awareness but because of a lack of effort. Over half of the unchurched believe church c…
8 months, 1 week ago
Building a Worship Ministry that Excels On and Off the Stage
Sam talks with worship leaders Tara Banks and Nate Davis about building thriving, long-lasting worship ministries. Together, they unpack how to deve…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Top 6 Gripes About Church Curriculum (and What to Do About Them)
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I just don’t get anything out of that study,” you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Trust Gap: Why Outsiders Won’t Step Inside Your Church
Here’s a shocker: The unchurched think the church is more relevant than many regular attenders do. But they don’t trust it. While 81% of churchgoers…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Five Reasons Churches Should Still Try to Reach Boomers
In this episode, Thom and Sam dive into five compelling reasons churches should still prioritize reaching Baby Boomers. Despite cultural shifts, Boo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Realistic One-to-Two-Year Objectives for Small-Church Revitalization
In this episode, we explore realistic 1–2 year objectives for small-church revitalization—practical steps that can create lasting momentum without o…
9 months ago
Millennials Move LESS than Gen X and Boomers (New Implications for Your Church)
In this episode, we re-examine a major demographic shift reshaping communities and churches: the decline in mobility across the United States. Ameri…
9 months ago