Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Surprise Benefits of a Culture of Continual Education in Your Church: An Interview with Timothy Paul Jones
Continual learning is the philosophy that you keep growing in knowledge over a lifetime. Most of the time, this kind of learning is ongoing and self-motivated. Sam and Josh interview Timothy Paul Jo…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
What Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves
Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the c…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Ten Commandments of a Pastor’s Vacation
Time away is essential. Every pastor needs it, and every church should give it. Josh and Sam revisit a Church Answers article from a few years ago, and the co-hosts discuss the continued importance …
Published on 9 months ago
The Hidden Opportunity of Hospitality in Churches: An Interview with Danny Franks
Three out of four churches in America have no type of welcome ministry. Why do church leaders fail to see its importance? What are the most significant challenges in starting and maintaining a welco…
Published on 9 months ago
Are Smart Phones Killing Student Ministries in Churches?
Since 2010, depression among teens is up 145% in girls and 161% in boys. During the same time period, anxiety is up 139% in those between the ages of 18 and 25. Josh and Sam discuss the findings fro…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Why Some of Our Churches Are Not Safe Places
Thom interviews Sam about safe churches. This podcast has vital information about your church. You need to find out if your church is really a safe place.
What was your motivation for writing Mak…Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Does Divorce Disqualify a Pastor from Ministry?
Many Christian denominations and networks believe that divorce can affect a person’s eligibility for ministry, particularly key roles such as lead pastor. This perspective is rooted in passages such…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Burge Report: How Church Attendance Makes You a Better American
Social capital refers to the unseen connections that unite individuals within a local community. It inspires people to support the local school system even if they don’t have children or to voluntee…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Celebrate Church Staff Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, and Major Milestones
What is the proper protocol for celebrating staff birthdays, work anniversaries, and major milestones? Josh and Sam discuss some ideas on encouraging church staff without going overboard. The co-hos…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Hiring Friends Usually Ends in Disaster
It’s an exciting thought to have a friend serve alongside you. Ministry is challenging, but it also can be fun, especially if we enjoy the people with whom we work. But hiring a friend does not ofte…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago