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The Burge Report: The Latest Data on Transgender Young Adults and the Church
Episode 1015
In this episode, Ryan Burge and Sam examine newly released national survey data that reveal a significant shift in how young adults understand and re…
2 months, 1 week ago
Tithing Or Not: Should Lead Pastors Know What Church Staff Give?
Episode 1014
Lead pastors often provide management oversight of staff. But should they know what church staff give to the church? Josh and Sam break down the argu…
2 months, 1 week ago
What Growing Churches Actually Do to Reach and Keep People
Episode 1013
How does a church grow without relying on people transferring from other congregations? Thom and Sam take a dive into this topic.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Churches Are Targets for Predators (Here's Why)
Episode 1012
One of the biggest mistakes church leaders can make is assuming that abuse won’t happen in their churches. The belief that “it can’t happen here” is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Marriage Discipleship Is the Missing Piece in Family Ministry
Episode 1011
If your church cares about reaching the next generation, there’s an upstream strategy that strengthens every part of ministry: investing in marriages…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Churches Are MUCH Older Now...
Episode 1010
Are aging churches a real problem? The US population has a median age of 39 years old. Most denominations have a median age of congregants close to 6…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Guests Don't Come Back to Church After a Big Ministry Event
Episode 1009
Big events can be a way for churches to reach people, but they often fail to draw people back once the event is done. Thom and Sam unpack what it act…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
America's Gambling Problem and the Church
Episode 1008
Josh and Sam talk about the rising tide of gambling addiction in the U.S., fueled by the explosion of online betting and sports wagering. With millio…
3 months ago
Why Small Churches Matter More Than Ever
Episode 1007
While big cities often dominate attention and resources, it is the small towns and rural communities where congregations are disappearing fastest and…
3 months, 1 week ago
When Church Members Become Online Trolls: What Pastors Should Do
Episode 1006
Josh and Sam tackle a growing and uncomfortable reality for pastors: what to do when one of your own church members becomes an online troll. The coho…
3 months, 1 week ago