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The Burge Report: Is Gen Z More Religiously Engaged than Their Parents?
Episode 945
New religious data in the United States was released recently, and Ryan Burge joins the show with Sam to discuss the details. In 2024, Gen Z showed r…
1 year ago
The Limits of Pastoral Care: When Counseling Isn’t Appropriate
Episode 944
Pastors provide spiritual guidance, but there are times when counseling crosses into territory best handled by trained professionals. In this episode…
1 year ago
The Top 5 Legal Issues Churches Face Today
Episode 943
Churches may be spiritual communities, but they operate in a legal world. And many aren’t prepared. In today’s episode, Sam interviews Ryan June of C…
1 year ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 2)
Episode 942
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID s…
1 year ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Episode 941
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID s…
1 year ago
What Young Families Really Want in a Church
Episode 940
Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and reta…
1 year ago
Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Episode 939
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing …
1 year ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
Episode 938
A pastor's salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, and…
1 year ago
The Burge Report: Are Religious People More Prone to Conspiracy Theories?
Episode 937
Both prophets and conspiracy theorists cater to the human desire to make sense of chaos. This connection sparks compelling questions: Do religious be…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Future of America's Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
Episode 936
The future of America's largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural h…
1 year, 1 month ago