Best Rich Birch Podcasts (2024)

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CNLP 651 | Rich Birch on What Growing Churches Are Doing Right Now, The First 100 Days of a New Attender's Journey, Creating a Compelling Invite Culture at Your Church, and To Live Stream or Not to Live ... 1:22:54

17d ago1:22:54

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UnSeminary's Rich Birch returns to the podcast to talk about what growing churches are doing right now, the first 100 days of a new attender's journey at your church, whether to live stream or not... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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Setting Roots, Spurring Growth: Thriving New Campus Location Growth with Aaron Stanski & Aaron Mora

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Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with two Aarons—Aaron Stanski, CEO and Founder of Risepointe, and Aaron Mora, the Alma Campus Pastor of Community Church in north central Michigan. If your church is growing, chances are you’ve wrestled with questions about your location or building meeting your ministry needs. Tune in …

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CNLP 656 | James JP Poulter on the Best and Worst Case Scenarios for AI in the Next Decade, Practical AI Tools You Should Start Using Now, And The Pastoral Implications of AI 1:20:19

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James (JP) Poulter talks about the best and worst-case scenarios for AI in the next decade, practical AI tools you should start using now, and the pastoral implications for AI for every church leader. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipn…

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CNLP 656 | James JP Poulter on the Best and Worst Case Scenarios for AI in the Next Decade, Practical AI Tools You Should Start Using Now, And The Pastoral Implications of AI 1:20:19

1d ago1:20:19

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James (JP) Poulter talks about the best and worst-case scenarios for AI in the next decade, practical AI tools you should start using now, and the pastoral implications for AI for every church leader. ... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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EP 30 Lady Gravedancer, Changes, Religious Trauma and Divination 56:19

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Tonight I sit down with Blue Nightt the Witch. We talk about the elephant in the room with the exit of Lady Gravedancer from the Pagan Path, the responsibilities of content creators, religious trauma and so much more. Check out Drunken Divinations here: Drunken Divinations Episode 1 (youtube.com) *This video is in NO WAY a bashing of any practioner…

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CNLP 655 | William Ury On How To Fire Underperforming Staff and Handle Angry Church Members, De-Escalating Nuclear Conflict with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman, and Negotiating Peace in the ... 1:59:30

5d ago1:59:30

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William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation, coaches leaders on how to fire underperforming staff and handle angry church members. Plus, he shares strategies and tactics he's used negotiating with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un (and Dennis Rodman), de-escalating nuclear conflict and…

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CNLP 655 | William Ury On How To Fire Underperforming Staff and Handle Angry Church Members, De-Escalating Nuclear Conflict with Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman, and Negotiating Peace in the ... 1:59:30

5d ago1:59:30

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William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation, coaches leaders on how to fire underperforming staff and handle angry church... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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The Discipleship Opportunity: Blueprint for a Post-Everything Church with Daniel Im

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Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We have Daniel Im joining us, the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Alberta, Canada. The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. While it’s tempting for churches to try to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward? Tune in as Daniel c…

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CNLP 654 | Matt Chandler Opens Up About Hitting the Wall, Lessons from His Leave of Absence After His Instagram Incident, And How to Revitalize a Dying Church 1:25:26

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Matt Chandler joins the conversation today and opens up about hitting the wall in his late thirties. He discusses recovering from a dead heart and from brain cancer, lessons he learned from his leave of absence after an Instagram exchange, and gives some incredibly insightful lessons on how to revitalize a dying church. Show Notes The Art of Leader…

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CNLP 654 | Matt Chandler Opens Up About Hitting the Wall, Lessons from His Leave of Absence After His Instagram Incident, And How to Revitalize a Dying Church 1:25:26

3d ago1:25:26

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Matt Chandler joins the conversation today and opens up about hitting the wall in his late thirties. He discusses recovering from a dead heart and from brain cancer, lessons he learned from his... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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The Staff Health Puzzle: How Central Christian Operationalizes Alignment with Joe Platania

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Thanks for joining in the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Joe Platania today, the Executive Pastor of Human Resources, Staff Development, and the Central Leadership Institute at Central Christian Church in Arizona. Maintaining a healthy staff culture at a growing church is no small feat, particularly when you have multiple campuses. How do y…

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Most Churches’ First Steps

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This is part four of an ongoing series where we explore the “Goldilocks growth rate”—a concept aimed at helping churches grow at a pace that’s impactful yet sustainable. Understanding the Goldilocks Growth Rate The Goldilocks growth rate is all about balancing rapid growth with the ability to effectively integrate new members into your church commu…

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CNLP 653 | Ken Costa on The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer, When Millennials and Gen Z Inherit Unprecedented Money, and The Keys to Wealth For Beginning Investors 57:31

10d ago57:31

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Global investment banker, financier, and philanthropist Ken Costa talks about the 100 trillion dollar wealth transfer that's happening over the next decade as Boomers pass on their wealth to their Millennial and Gen Z children. He discusses what happens when the next generation inherits that much money and the key to wealth for beginning investors.…

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CNLP 653 | Ken Costa on The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer, When Millennials and Gen Z Inherit Unprecedented Money, and The Keys to Wealth For Beginning Investors 57:31

10d ago57:31

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Global investment banker, financier, and philanthropist Ken Costa talks about the 100 trillion dollar wealth transfer that's happening over the next decade as Boomers pass on their wealth to their... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 652 | Rethinking Rest: 4 Strategies To Sustain Peak Leadership Performance 30:48

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41% of Americans experience burnout after taking time off in the summer. In this episode, Carey breaks down why rest isn't enough to sustain a leader. He explains what's at stake when you return... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 652 | Rethinking Rest: 4 Strategies To Sustain Peak Leadership Performance 30:48

15d ago30:48

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41% of Americans experience burnout after taking time off in the summer. In this episode, Carey breaks down why rest isn't enough to sustain a leader. He explains what's at stake when you return from vacation (or Sabbatical) and continue to lead tired. Carey outlines four strategies that will help you sustain peak leadership performance after you r…

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Beyond Accessibility: Gail Ewell’s Vision for Church Inclusivity 36:21

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Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Gail Ewell a leader at Bay Area Christian Church and Hope Technology School. Gail’s story is one of personal struggle and triumph. As a mother of children with special needs, she faced significant challenges in attending church. Her experiences shed light on the isolation and strain t…

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Key Takeaways from XPS 2024: Navigating Organizational Doubt, Leadership Stages & Target Audiences 16:21

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This week, we delve into the highlights of the XP Summit 2024, or XPS, as it’s affectionately known within the executive pastor community. Held at the vibrant Flatirons Church in Denver, this year’s event was a powerhouse of insights, connections, and practical takeaways for church leaders. Here are some key points from my solo podcast episode reca…

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CNLP 651 | Rich Birch on What Growing Churches Are Doing Right Now, The First 100 Days of a New Attender's Journey, Creating a Compelling Invite Culture at Your Church, and To Live Stream or Not to Live ... 1:22:54

17d ago1:22:54

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UnSeminary's Rich Birch returns to the podcast to talk about what growing churches are doing right now, the first 100 days of a new attender's journey at your church, whether to live stream or not live stream your services, and how to create a compelling invite culture at your church. If you're looking for a conversation about practical church grow…

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Vision to Reality: How Executive Pastors Shape the Church’s Future with Phil Taylor 37:00

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Thanks for joining us for the unSeminary podcast. We’re welcoming back Phil Taylor, a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in various pastoral roles and a passion for helping pastors turn vision into reality, which he does through his ministry, Backstage Pastors. Tune in as Phil shares insights on the importance of the Executive Pastor’…

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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Engagement Pathway Best Practices 21:40

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We’re aiming for what might be called the Goldilocks growth rate—quick enough to make a substantial impact but sustainable so it doesn’t overwhelm your resources or team. To achieve this, we’ve identified that retaining 26% of new guests is pivotal. To effectively double a church’s attendance from 1,000 to 2,000 members over 1,000 days, or about th…

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CNLP 650 | Gavin Adams on Why Leading a Church is Harder Than Leading a Business, Overcoming Your Insecurity When Working With Gifted People, And Top Advice from Home Depot, Popeye's, and Coca Cola on ... 1:25:20

25d ago1:25:20

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Dr. Gavin Adams, former Woodstock City Church Lead Pastor and entrepreneur, talks about why leading a church is harder than leading a business. He also discusses overcoming your insecurity as a... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 650 | Gavin Adams on Why Leading a Church is Harder Than Leading a Business, Overcoming Your Insecurity When Working With Gifted People, And Top Advice from Home Depot, Popeye's, and Coca Cola on ... 1:25:20

24d ago1:25:20

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Dr. Gavin Adams, former Woodstock City Church Lead Pastor and entrepreneur, talks about why leading a church is harder than leading a business. He also discusses overcoming your insecurity as a leader when working with gifted people and offers top advice from Home Depot, Popeye's, and Coca-Cola on leading and scaling change. Show Notes The Art of L…

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CNLP 649 | Tara-Leigh Cobble on the Power of Digital Discipleship, Lessons From 350M Bible Recap Downloads, NeuroFeedback Therapy and The Word of God's Impact on Her Brain, and Leader Character Traps 1:15:05

30d ago1:15:05

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Tara-Leigh Cobble talks about how and why she changed her mind on the power of digital discipleship, lessons from 350 million downloads on the Bible Recap podcast, how neurofeedback therapy and the Word of God transformed her brain and helped her sleep, and character traps young leaders need to avoid. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Live On The Ri…

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CNLP 649 | Tara-Leigh Cobble on the Power of Digital Discipleship, Lessons From 350M Bible Recap Downloads, NeuroFeedback Therapy and The Word of God's Impact on Her Brain, and Leader Character Traps 1:15:05

30d ago1:15:05

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Tara-Leigh Cobble talks about how and why she changed her mind on the power of digital discipleship, lessons from 350 million downloads on the Bible Recap podcast, how neurofeedback therapy and the... Read the whole entry... »By Carey Nieuwhof

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Exploiting Limits for Church Growth: Insights from A Better Theory’s Nathan R. Elson 35:48

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Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Nathan R. Elson. He is the founder and chief theorist with the organization, A Better Theory. Every ministry, every church, and every leader has problems they have to deal with. Regardless of the size of your problems, it is possible to develop a pattern of behavior around solving the…

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