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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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months, 3 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 5 months, 4 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 6 months ago
The Future of America's Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
Episode 936
The future of America's largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural headwinds. Eric Geiger from Mariners Church joins S…
Published on 6 months ago
The Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
Episode 935
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As churches adapt to evolving discipleship needs, sma…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The Best Bible Translation for Preaching
Episode 934
Many people are passionate about Bible translations and have strong opinions about which one is the best. Pastors are no exception. Josh and Sam discuss what translations they believe are best suited…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago