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Episode 94
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11 months, 4 weeks ago
LCMS Barrier Breakers Revisited: How Far Should We Go?
Episode 93
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The LCMS is wrestling…
1 year ago
LCMS Pressure Point: Are SMP Pastors the Future or a Threat?
Episode 92
Pastor Andy Greer went from fundraising for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to preaching from the pulpit at Messiah Lutheran Church. His story shines a ligh…
1 year ago
Faith vs. Feelings: Why the LCMS Might Have It Wrong...
Episode 91
Are emotions a weakness—or a vital part of faith?
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1 year ago
Pastoral Leadership in a Divided Church
Episode 90
In this powerful Lead Time episode, Tim Ahlman sits down with Rev. Mark Brandt — pastor, coach, and longtime leader in the Michigan District of the L…
1 year ago
LCMS in Freefall? Hard Truths About Pastors, Pews, and the Future
Episode 89
Is the LCMS truly facing a pastoral shortage — or do we have too many pastors and too few people in the pews? In this bold Lead Time episode, Tim Ahl…
1 year, 1 month ago
LCMS Circuit Success Story: How Collaboration Can Actually Work
Episode 88
Most LCMS circuits struggle with collaboration—but not Pastor Joshua Reber’s. In this success story, Josh shares how his circuit has built healthy rh…
1 year, 1 month ago
Responding to Evil: A Christian Reflection on the Charlie Kirk Assassination
This special Lead Time episode is unlike any other. Pastor Tim Ahlman is joined by his father, Pastor Dave Ahlman, to reflect on the tragic recent ev…
1 year, 1 month ago
Barrier Breakers or Distinction Keepers? The Tension Shaping the LCMS
Episode 87
The LCMS wrestles with real division — often labeled “confessional vs. missional.” But is the deeper tension actually between Barrier Breakers and Di…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why Most Lutheran Congregations Are Stuck at 50 Members
Episode 86
Across the LCMS and beyond, the average congregation hovers around 50 in worship. Why is this the case—and what can be done about it?
In this Lead Tim…
1 year, 1 month ago