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The Burge Report: Are Non-Denominational Churches Just Southern Baptists in Disguise?
Episode 1041
In this episode, Ryan Burge and Sam explore the rise of non-denominational Christianity and ask a provocative question: are non-denoms essentially ju…
1 month ago
The Ongoing Shortage of Student Pastors (Where Did They Go?)
Episode 1040
Many churches are asking the same question: “Where have all the student pastors gone?” In this episode, Josh and Sam explore the ongoing shortage of …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Church Summer Slump: What Every Pastor Should Know
Episode 1039
Many pastors feel it every year: “I hate summer attendance!” In this episode, Thom and Sam unpack real-world insights gathered from conversations wit…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Top Ten Most Common Low Attendance Days in Churches
Episode 1038
Every church has them—the Sundays when attendance predictably drops. Drawing from feedback from over 400 church leaders, Josh and Sam break down the …
1 month, 1 week ago
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Bible Translation Committee (What Really Happens)
Episode 1037
Sam welcomes Dr. Nijay Gupta to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. He is a senior translator for the New Living Translation, a Professor of New Testam…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Reality of Church Hoppers: A Pastor's Honest Perspective
Episode 1036
Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Members Leave Their Church and Never Come Back
Episode 1035
In this episode, Thom and Sam explore one of the most sobering questions church leaders face: Why do formerly active members quietly disappear for go…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Some Pastors Stay for Decades (and Thrive in Their Churches)
Episode 1034
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what sets apart pastors who stay at one church for ten, twenty, or even thirty years and still lead with energy…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Some Pastors Stay for Decades (and Thrive in Their Churches)
Episode 1034
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what sets apart pastors who stay at one church for ten, twenty, or even thirty years and still lead with energy…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Hyper-Traditionalist Movement in Church Architecture (Is Anyone Really Building Churches This Way?)
Episode 1033
Sam interviews Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group. A growing number of church leaders, architects, and donors are reconside…
2 months ago