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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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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 …
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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 …
3 years, 1 month ago
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 …
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 1 month ago
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…
3 years, 2 months ago