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Five Pastoral New Year's Resolutions that Aren't About You
Episode 990
Most New Year’s resolutions focus inward on personal growth, habits, and goals. On this episode, Josh and Sam challenge church leaders to flip the sc…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Burge Report: Who’s Really Watching Online Church?
Episode 989
Nearly five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, the research reveals surprising truths about how Americans engage with church online and what that means …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
After the Christmas Chaos: The Lightest Work Week of the Year for Pastors
Episode 988
The week after Christmas—those quiet days between December 26 and New Year’s—is often the lightest week of the year for pastors. After weeks of prepa…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Religious People Are Happier (And the Data Proves It)
Episode 987
Thom and Sam dive into Ryan Burge’s latest analysis of the 2023–2024 Pew Religious Landscape Survey, which asked nearly 37,000 Americans a simple que…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Unbelievable: 72% of Churches Have No Marriage Ministry!
Episode 986
Churches help prepare couples for marriage and rescue them when things fall apart, but what happens in between? That middle space—the “fine zone”—is …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
NEW Research: What Really Matters in Theological Education?
Episode 985
For decades, seminaries have promoted the ideal—full-time, on-campus study in a traditional academic setting. But for most adults pursuing ministry t…
4 months ago
Non-Churchy Looking Churches: The Advantages of Big-Box Church Architecture
Episode 984
In this follow-up episode, we examine the other side of the conversation—the rise of big-box church architecture. Often found in converted retail spa…
4 months ago
Should Churches Look Churchy? The Advantages of Traditional Architecture
Episode 982
In this episode, we explore why traditional church architecture still resonates deeply with people, even those who rarely attend church. A recent res…
4 months, 1 week ago
How to Handle Losing Your Church's Biggest Financial Supporter
Episode 982
When a major donor or key financial supporter leaves a church, it can feel personal, unsettling, and even threatening to the ministry’s stability. Bu…
4 months, 1 week ago
Small-Church Breakout Growth: The Incredible Story of First Baptist Caldwell, NJ
Episode 981
God has done something remarkable at First Baptist Church in Caldwell, NJ. They have limited space and limited parking. However, through Upward Sport…
4 months, 2 weeks ago