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How to Discard a Worn-Out Bible Properly
Episode 1022
Many Christians feel uneasy simply throwing away a damaged or worn Bible. While there are no official rules, Josh and Sam discuss several thoughtful …
3 months, 1 week ago
Should Full-Time Pastors Have a Side Hustle?
Episode 1021
Ministry today and in the future will necessitate more co-vocational pastors and church leaders. What about full-time pastors who need to supplement …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Critical Functions of a Pastor Rarely Found in a Church Job Description
Episode 1020
On this episode, Josh and Sam discuss some critical functions of their work as pastors that are not included in the typical church job description.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
After 25 Years of Consistent Recreation Ministry, This Church Discovered Something...
Episode 1019
Churches rarely maintain success in a single ministry for 25 years, but one church has figured it out. In this episode, Sam sits down with Upward Spo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What We're Doing as Pastors to Keep Our Marriages Healthy
Episode 1018
Josh and Sam have a personal conversation about the ways they are intentionally working to keep their marriages healthy.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Six Reasons Pastors Must Be More Courageous Today
Episode 1017
Though there have certainly been more difficult times in the course of church history for pastors, leading a church today is much tougher than it was…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Top Ways to Annoy Your Pastor
Episode 1016
In this tongue-in-cheek episode, Josh and Sam discuss their top annoyances as pastors. Everyone has their pet peeves, and the co-hosts share theirs.
3 months, 4 weeks ago
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…
4 months 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…
4 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.
4 months, 1 week ago