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The Easiest (and Most Incredible) Way to Get Information from Your Guests!
Episode 40
Churches have long embraced technology to enhance their ministries, but the most successful churches are shifting beyond simply broadcasting information—they’re leveraging technology to create belong…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Is Gen Z More Religiously Engaged than Their Parents?
Episode 945
New religious data in the United States was released recently, and Ryan Burge joins the show with Sam to discuss the details. In 2024, Gen Z showed relatively strong religious attendance compared to …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Limits of Pastoral Care: When Counseling Isn’t Appropriate
Episode 944
Pastors provide spiritual guidance, but there are times when counseling crosses into territory best handled by trained professionals. In this episode, Josh and Sam explore the limits of pastoral care…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Top 5 Legal Issues Churches Face Today
Episode 943
Churches may be spiritual communities, but they operate in a legal world. And many aren’t prepared. In today’s episode, Sam interviews Ryan June of Castañeda + Heidelman LLP, and we unpack the five m…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 2)
Episode 942
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ten Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Episode 941
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
What Young Families Really Want in a Church
Episode 940
Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and retain families with children.
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Seven Occasions When You Should Not Hire More Church Staff
Episode 939
Hiring staff can strengthen a church—but not always. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss seven times when adding staff is a mistake, from removing ministry opportunities from the laity to financial…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Much Money Should a Pastor Make?
Episode 938
A pastor's salary is determined by several factors, including church size and budget, geographic location, cost of living, education, experience, and responsibilities. While there is no universal ans…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Are Religious People More Prone to Conspiracy Theories?
Episode 937
Both prophets and conspiracy theorists cater to the human desire to make sense of chaos. This connection sparks compelling questions: Do religious belief and conspiracy thinking go hand in hand, as b…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago