Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe LCMS Has a Toxic Feedback Problem—And It's Killing Church Culture.
Episode 81
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Why are so many LCMS churches stuck in cycles of insecurity, burnout, and unheal…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why the LCMS Fails at Evangelism
Episode 80
Whether you're a traditionalist, a missional reformer, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and stir your heart for …
1 year, 1 month ago
10,000 Voices Silenced? Why Commissioned Ministers Still Can’t Vote
Episode 79
Are 10,000+ commissioned ministers in the LCMS being overlooked at the highest levels of church leadership? In this eye-opening episode, Tim Ahlman s…
1 year, 1 month ago
You Can’t Afford to Be a "Small" Church Anymore—Here’s the Math
Episode 78
Is the small church model dead? In this explosive episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Pastor Rob Myallis (ELCA) for a b…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Messy Early Years of the LCMS...No One Talks About
Episode 77
Bob Sundquist takes us on a captivating journey through the turbulent founding story of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod—a tale far more complex an…
1 year, 2 months ago
The LCMS Almost Lost This Pastor...
Episode 75
What happens when the traditional path to ministry isn't an option? For Pastor Eli Thomas, the journey to becoming an LCMS pastor meant navigating un…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is the Term "Servant Leadership" Worth Using in the LCMS?
Episode 76
Joe Willmann shares his journey from wrestling coach to Lutheran Church Extension Fund leader, revealing how his perspective on leadership transforme…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is the LCMS Emotionally Healthy?
Episode 75
Tim Ahlman welcomes Rev. Dr. Michael Eckelkamp, who shares transformative leadership insights from his experience as Senior Executive Director at Chr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bridging LCMS Theology: Intellectual Tradition Meets Digital Mission
Episode 74
Tim sits down with Brian Stecker, associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota, and creator of the "On the Line" podcast, to exp…
1 year, 3 months ago
Are We Using Too Much Secular Language?
Episode 72
What happens when we apply biblical language to modern business concepts? Attorney Colin Hoffman joins Tim and Jack to challenge how Christian leader…
1 year, 3 months ago