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The Burge Report: Does Homeschooling Change the Political and Religious Views of Children?
Episode 919
We've all heard the stereotypes of homeschooled children. But what does the data say? Ryan Burge joins Sam on the show to discuss the facts. The co-h…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
A Checklist for Making Your First Hire in the Church
Episode 918
Most pastors go through the process of hiring someone to help them minister to the church. What should you do for your first hire? Josh and Sam walk …
10 months ago
Um, Uh, and You Know: Killer Fillers in Public Speaking
Episode 917
Preachers and other public speakers should avoid these fillers in public speaking. Sam and Thom listened to several podcasts and sermons, where they …
10 months, 1 week ago
Going to a Dead Church on Purpose
Episode 916
No church should die, but some will die. What if God calls you to a church that just isn't going to make it? Josh and Sam discuss how pastors can she…
10 months, 1 week ago
Five Ways to Report Truthful Worship Attendance
Episode 915
When Sam and Thom research local churches, they inevitably calculate average worship attendance. But how can they tell if it's accurate or not? They …
10 months, 1 week ago
Young Pastors Are Rare (Here Is What Happened)
Episode 914
The typical age of a pastor is around 60 years old. Young pastors are becoming increasingly rare. What happened? Josh and Sam discuss some demographi…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How Wedding Ceremonies Are Different Than in the 1990s (A Pastor's Perspective)
Episode 913
Wedding ceremonies today are very different from those of the 1990s. Thom and Sam discuss what's changed. What's surprising and what's not?
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Should Churches Share Their Campuses with Other Non-Profits?
Episode 912
Many church buildings sit empty for a good portion of the week. What are the pros and cons of sharing the campus with other non-profits? Josh and Sam…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Everyone Is Having Less Sex (What It Means for the Church)
Episode 911
Ryan Burge discusses his most-read research post of the year. Every age group is having less sex than they were a generation ago. Not only has sexual…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
What's Often Missed with Student Ministry Safety in Churches
Episode 910
Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules than children’s ministries, bu…
10 months, 4 weeks ago