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Should Pastors Engage in Online Fights?
Episode 1046
In this episode, Josh and Sam tackle a question many pastors quietly wrestle with: Should I respond to that post… or just scroll past it? Social medi…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Future of Church Hiring When Pastors Are in Short Supply
Episode 1045
As more churches struggle to find qualified pastors, the future of church hiring is changing fast. In this episode, Thom and Sam explore what pastor …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Amiable Autocrats: Why Some of the Nicest Pastors Make the Worst Bosses
Episode 1044
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore a subtle but damaging leadership style in the church: the amiable autocrat. These are leaders who are friendly,…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Churches Are Struggling More and More to Find Staff
Episode 1043
In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle a growing challenge for churches across the country: finding qualified staff. What once seemed routine—posting a…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Can't Pastors Talk About Politics?
Episode 1042
Happy 250th America! Josh and Sam get political on this episode.
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …
3 months 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…
3 months 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 …
3 months 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…
3 months, 1 week ago