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The Best Board and Trustee Structure for Churches
Episode 1025
While some church power struggles stem from bad actors, a more common cause is blurred lines. In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle one of the most co…
1 month ago
Seven Things Pastors Do You Probably Don't Know About
Episode 1024
Josh and Sam have a little fun and pull back the curtain on some personal quirks of pastors.
1 month ago
The Burge Report: Gen Z and the Church: Lonely, Cautious, Skeptical, But... Open
Episode 1023
Institutional trust has collapsed nationwide across all age groups, but Gen Z is entering adulthood at historically low levels of trust toward instit…
1 month, 1 week ago
How to Discard a Worn-Out Bible Properly
Episode 1022
Many Christians feel uneasy simply throwing away a damaged or worn Bible. While there are no official rules, Josh and Sam discuss several thoughtful …
1 month, 1 week ago
Should Full-Time Pastors Have a Side Hustle?
Episode 1021
Ministry today and in the future will necessitate more co-vocational pastors and church leaders. What about full-time pastors who need to supplement …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Critical Functions of a Pastor Rarely Found in a Church Job Description
Episode 1020
On this episode, Josh and Sam discuss some critical functions of their work as pastors that are not included in the typical church job description.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
After 25 Years of Consistent Recreation Ministry, This Church Discovered Something...
Episode 1019
Churches rarely maintain success in a single ministry for 25 years, but one church has figured it out. In this episode, Sam sits down with Upward Spo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What We're Doing as Pastors to Keep Our Marriages Healthy
Episode 1018
Josh and Sam have a personal conversation about the ways they are intentionally working to keep their marriages healthy.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Six Reasons Pastors Must Be More Courageous Today
Episode 1017
Though there have certainly been more difficult times in the course of church history for pastors, leading a church today is much tougher than it was…
2 months ago
The Top Ways to Annoy Your Pastor
Episode 1016
In this tongue-in-cheek episode, Josh and Sam discuss their top annoyances as pastors. Everyone has their pet peeves, and the co-hosts share theirs.
2 months ago