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A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: How to Make Sports Work for Your Church and Not Against You
A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: How to Make Sports Work for Your Church and Not Against You

Episode 23

Thom and Sam continue their special series on recreation ministry. Many church leaders bemoan how sports can pull people away from the church. But wh…

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A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: Why We Need a Church Recreation Ministry Comeback More Than Ever
A Special Three-Part Series with Upward: Why We Need a Church Recreation Ministry Comeback More Than Ever

Episode 22

On this special episode, Thom and Sam discuss the history of recreation ministry in churches and why it’s poised for a comeback. Sports are massively…

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The Pastor's Sunday Attire: Dress Up or Blend In?
The Pastor's Sunday Attire: Dress Up or Blend In?

Episode 816

How a pastor dresses is ultimately much less important than teaching sound doctrine and caring for the congregation. But people do notice what you we…

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The Story of the Neighborhood Church That Could: An Interview with Sam Rainer
The Story of the Neighborhood Church That Could: An Interview with Sam Rainer

Episode 815

Sam Rainer takes a different role in this podcast as Thom interviews him about the remarkable story of West Bradenton Baptist Church, a neighborhood …

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What Happens When a Church Exhausts Itself on Fighting
What Happens When a Church Exhausts Itself on Fighting

Episode 814

Some churches have the uncanny ability to prolong infighting for decades. Other congregations get to a point where the fighting creates collective ex…

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A New England Church Comeback Story Everyone Needs to Know: An Interview with Gary Moritz
A New England Church Comeback Story Everyone Needs to Know: An Interview with Gary Moritz

Episode 813

At Church Answers we love a good turnaround story, especially when a struggling church gets healthy and begins to thrive. On this episode, Thom and S…

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A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Churches Are Getting Less of Total Charitable Giving Every Year—What’s Going On?
A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Churches Are Getting Less of Total Charitable Giving Every Year—What’s Going On?

Episode 21

Charitable giving is up—a near record of $485 billion in 2021, despite surging inflation. However, giving to churches has dropped even though giving …

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A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: The Implications of Churches Holding More Debt for Longer Periods of Time
A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: The Implications of Churches Holding More Debt for Longer Periods of Time

Episode 20

Interest rates are rising, and some churches are experiencing an increase in debt service payments. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins …

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A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Three Generosity Megatrends Your Church Cannot Afford to Ignore
A Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Three Generosity Megatrends Your Church Cannot Afford to Ignore

Episode 19

How strong is the financial foundation of churches today? Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Sam for a special series on generosity. In…

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God With Us: An Interview with Jeff Gissing
God With Us: An Interview with Jeff Gissing

Episode 812

Thom and Sam welcome Jeff Gissing, Acquisitions Director for Tyndale Bibles, to discuss a unique and powerful telling of the gospel, “God With Us”. A…

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