Best Bill Woolsey Podcasts (2024)

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22. Why Young Families Will Go To Your Party But Not Your Church, Part 2 46:31

3+ y ago46:31

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Why aren’t young families coming back to church? These two mothers, each with 4 kids, will tell you. Hear how their relationship with their local church has changed since COVID and what they think churches could do differently to help get families like them back. https://startnewtraining.com/ Subscribe to our email list: fivetwo.com/subscribe Our W…

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21. Why Young Families Will Go To Your Party But Not Your Church, Part 1 21:47

3+ y ago21:47

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Young families...Why is it you can get them to your party, but not your church? If we want our churches to grow, we have to figure out how to attract young families. In episode 1 of this 4-part series, Bill and Abigail give you some insider perspective as a pastor and pastor's daughter. https://startnewtraining.com/ Subscribe to our email list: fiv…

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20. Nativity to Now. A Creative’s Take On The Evolution of Christmas Traditions 47:21

3+ y ago47:21

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Paul Kerensa is a renaissance creative from England with a deep fascination for all things Christmas. He shares stories from his background in comedy, writing, and producing. Listen now to learn how it all fits in with historical and modern Christmas traditions. www.paulkerensa.com Pauls' Books on Amazon Give a Gift: HERE https://startnewtraining.c…

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19. The Gig Life: How Secular and Sacred Come Together 44:49

3+ y ago44:49

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Can you be a successful secular entertainer AND serve the Church? Paul Allen believes you can. Many times creatives feel like they must pick one or the other. Paul’s ministry, God and Gigs, sits at the intersection of Christian beliefs and mainstream entertainment. He coaches musicians and artists to successfully balance their place in the marketpl…

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18. Online vs. In-Person: Adapting worship services to fit a changing community 42:15

4y ago42:15

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Taking church online changes the worship experience. Tom and Joel of Woodbury Lutheran Church in Wisconsin are creating innovative solutions to engage a variety of audiences. Whether online, in-person or on a cul-de-sac, creating divine community takes heart, passion and a whole lot of innovation. ( pastortom@woodburylutheran.org wetzsteinj@woodbur…

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17. Is Failure Really the Best Teacher? An Oil & Gas Startup Story. 37:51

4y ago37:51

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It's hard to look at an old problem and come up with a new creative solution. Jim Summers, CEO of H2O Midstream, changed an entire market within the oil and gas industry. Jim shares how the mistakes and lessons learned at one of the largest oil companies in the world positioned him for success throughout his startup journey. https://startnewtrainin…

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LA architect rebuilds after Woolsey Fire and reflects on living in the wildland-urban interface 24:56

4y ago24:56

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Geoffrey von Oeyen completed a dream house for his brother, only to see it destroyed by the Woolsey Fire two years ago. As he nears completion on the rebuild, he reflects on living in the wildland-urban interface. Also, Janna Ireland is on a mission to tell stories about Black people and their creativity. She talks about her new photo book of build…

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16. Mother Teresa Meets a Friendly Mark Cuban: Make Your God-Given Dream a Reality 33:52

4y ago33:52

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Over 50% of your community doesn’t believe Jesus is God. The Christians who can create new ways for people to meet Jesus often go unnoticed and unappreciated. Listen to Bill & Abigail and learn how to change those truths and why it matters. https://startnewtraining.com/ Subscribe to our email list: fivetwo.com/subscribe Our Website: https://fivetwo…

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15. Rev. Barry Randolph on Why Community Ministry Isn't As Impossible As You Think 39:46

4y ago39:46

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Making an eternal difference in your community sometimes feels impossible. The Rev. Barry Randolph leads Church of the Messiah Detroit that's impacting the community in CRAZY ways. Listen today and you'll feel inspired and empowered to do meaningful work that brings Jesus to your hard-to-reach community. Subscribe to our email list: fivetwo.com/sub…

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14. How To Be a Christian in Today's Cancel Culture with Drew Dyck 50:38

4y ago50:38

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*AUDIO FIXED* Should you engage with the culture as a Christian? How do you do it without ruining relationships or getting canceled? Author and active Tweeter Drew Dyck shares the secret for Christians wanting to participate in the culture. Drew has written Your Future Self Will Thank You, Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science. Lis…

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Roman Mars turns ‘99% Invisible’ city into a 100% visible book 25:05

4y ago25:05

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Roman Mars has spent 10 years using his radio show “99% Invisible” to reveal the everyday quirks and delights of cities. Now he’s co-written a book called “The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design.” Mars talks with DnA about tales from LA, writing for print v. radio, and whether he secretly yearns to be a designe…

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13. How to Start & Scale an Insurance Business 33:23

4y ago33:23

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Is it okay to experience great success in your business if you're a Christian? On today's podcast, Christian entrepreneur and business owner John Hockaday shares how he brings glory to Jesus and blessing to others through his insurance business. When you listen, you'll feel inspired to do the work Jesus has called you to do. Subscribe to our email …

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12. Starting a Home for Sex-Trafficked Women in Detroit 35:05

4y ago35:05

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Arresting to Reaching. Deb Ellinger, Executive Director of Elli’s House, shares how she went from arresting women in forced prostitution to serving them. From, "I'm not the right person for this." to "We now have three safe houses for women who want out of forced prostitution." this episode tells all (including what Deb did when a pimp asked her fo…

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In an age of loneliness, Treehouse offers community that’s carefully curated and designed 31:57

4y ago31:57

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Americans are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. A coliving project in Hollywood was designed to remedy it. Then came a pandemic. Ten months after its opening, DnA explores the design of Treehouse with creative director Sean Knibb, architect Jeff Soler, and reporter Adriana Cargill. Some residents also share how the project just might be what …

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11. Culture is King 55:14

4y ago55:14

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From a fascinated senior in college during the dawn of the internet to the “Chief Happiness Officer” of a profitable Digital Agency, Alan with his wife Kim, have spent 23 years building a healthy work-life-balance culture within their startup. This week, the De Keyrels share their entrepreneurial journey and how taking a break and passion go hand i…

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10. The Journey of the Accidental Entrepreneur 50:36

4y ago50:36

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Not the classic entrepreneur story, Ryan Ermeling, creator and founder of Stretch Internet, describes the 15-year ride of starting, growing and selling his garage startup. Our Website: https://fivetwo.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FiveTwoNetwork/ https://twitter.com/five2 https://www.instagram.com/fivetwonetwork/ https://…

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9. Urban Church Planting: The Joys and Struggles 52:01

4y ago52:01

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Starting a ministry or business is hard work. For Pastor Dave McGinley, hard was an understatement. A white church planter in the multi-ethnic west side of Chicago - he did not receive a warm welcome. But he stuck with it and four years later leads a church that plays a vital role in the community that originally didn’t want him. Hear from Dave as …

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8. Want To Write A Sermon That Sticks? 48:28

4y ago48:28

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Many congregations are finding their online viewership and in-person attendance is dropping. All of a sudden sermons are competing with video content on YouTube and Facebook. In this week’s episode, Bill draws on his 30+ years of writing and preaching effective sermons that speak to the unchurched and help grow the Church. His tried-and-true framew…

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Air conditioning becomes a weapon against infection, D.J. Waldie finds the soul in Los Angeles 29:02

4y ago29:02

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Ventilation has become a life or death issue as as experts find that COVID-19 infections increase in poorly ventilated interiors. DnA looks into the extreme measures being taken to improve air conditioning and asks whether outside air is cheaper and healthier. D.J. Waldie has a writerly gift for divining the “sacred ordinariness” in the fabric of L…

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7. Passion in Pizza: An Entrepreneur Story 58:56

4y ago58:56

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This week we welcome Matt and Hillary Crawford, young restaurant entrepreneurs in Central Illinois. Matt and Hillary share the challenges and joys of owning their own business and growing to three locations. Hear how our churches and ministries can learn from this couple’s dedication to their customer and how they care for their community. Crawford…

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6. Things to Keep in Mind When Tackling a Launch (Part 2) 29:48

4y ago29:48

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What are the best practices to avoid darkness and disappointment when launching or re-launching? Serial entrepreneur Chris Kopka gives wise and practical advice for those of us starting a church, non-profit, or for-profit business. Starting new takes a toll physically and mentally. Discover why sometimes the best thing is to "Find the Light in Bein…

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How Bill English helped create the computer mouse, and the effort to change the face of architecture 29:40

4y ago29:40

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California has around 21,000 licensed architects, and 300 of them are Black. SoCalNOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) hopes to change that through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge. SoCalNOMA President Lance Collins also talks about decolonizing architecture education and finding an African American architectural langua…

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5. "Find the Light in Being Proven Wrong" - Things to Keep in Mind When Tackling a Launch (Part 1) 43:59

4y ago43:59

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What are the best practices to avoid darkness and disappointment when launching or re-launching? Serial entrepreneur Chris Kopka gives wise and practical advice for those of us starting a church, non-profit, or for-profit business. Starting new takes a toll physically and mentally. Discover why sometimes the best thing is to "Find the Light in Bein…

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4. Why people won’t come back to church after COVID 36:20

4y ago36:20

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Join Bill and Abigail as they discuss why it’s going to be harder than we imagine to get people back in a physical building for church. Will folks prioritize divine community and come back to church in a time where they can worship from home, safety is the new core value, and fear drives decisions? BARNA STUDY: https://www.barna.com/research/new-su…

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City of Santa Monica lets restaurants serve in parking lanes, taking on the primacy of the automobile 19:14

4y ago19:14

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The restaurants on Santa Monica’s Main Street took a huge hit from the COVID-19 shutdown. So the city government, restaurant owners and nearby residents hatched a plan: get rid of parking and give over the space to diners. In doing so, they created European-style al fresco dining, and took on the primacy of the automobile in Los Angeles. They also …

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3. Your Digital Community: What Stays, What Goes? 48:41

4y ago48:41

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On this week's episode, we sat down with Pastor Mark Schulz. Mark is a long-time friend of Bill's and pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Illinois. We discuss staying connected to your community and Jesus during these uncertain times and whether Virtual Communion is right or wrong. Survey Link: https://fivetwo.com/survey/ Our Website: https…

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XPRIZE’s $1 million face mask contest, and the link between urban design and immunity 32:01

4y ago32:01

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XPRIZE is offering $1 million to designers of a protective face mask that people will actually want to wear. Also, many buildings and neighborhoods are designed in a way that help cause chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Richard Jackson, pediatrician and city design consultant, talks about why well-lit staircases,…

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2. Bishop Derek Lecakes 49:05

4y ago49:05

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On this week's episode, we sat down with Bishop Derek Lecakes from New York City. We talk with him about some of the changes he has had to make in this time of digital church and what he sees as the future of worship. Survey Link: https://fivetwo.com/survey/ Our Website: https://fivetwo.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FiveT…

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1. Introduction 21:12

4y ago21:12

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Welcome to The StartNew Podcast! For our first episode, we are going to introduce ourselves and give you a brief introduction to what you can expect for the future of this podcast! Survey Link: https://fivetwo.com/survey/ https://fivetwo.com/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FiveTwoNetwork/ https://twitter.com/five2 https://www.i…

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For an art conservator, it's hard to say goodbye to Confederate statues 19:08

4y ago19:08

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Statues of slave traders and Confederate leaders are being toppled or defaced during protests following the killing of George Floyd. How does that feel to a conservator who has worked on some of them? Andrew Baxter installs and restores sculptures and monuments, including the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia. He talks about his craft, …

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How structural racism shaped LA, and what developers can do about it 17:27

4y ago17:27

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Redlining, restrictive covenants, urban renewal, and building freeways through communities of color are all ways Los Angeles was shaped by structural racism. Now gentrification is a challenge. Real estate development consultant Judith Taylor explains how race has shaped place, and the work she is doing to bring equity and local investment into new …

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Google and Twitter tell staff to keep working from home. What will happen to creative offices? 17:16

4+ y ago17:16

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Big tech companies have remade the workplace in recent years with creative offices designed to stimulate disruption. Now Google and Twitter are telling employees they can keep on working at home — indefinitely. What does that mean for the workplace as a hub of ideas and socializing?By KCRW

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Can LA be greener, cleaner, slower following COVID-19? 22:50

4+ y ago22:50

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LA City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell talks about his plan to incentivize telecommuting after stay-at-home orders are lifted and other ideas for a greener, cleaner LA. Also, futurist Liam Young says there’s a path toward a slower pace and deeper humanity.By KCRW

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Coronavirus tests the values of global cities like LA 18:46

4+ y ago18:46

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The pandemic has brought many people pain and anxiety. To Wouter Vanstiphout, a professor of “design as politics,” it has also brought clarity about the weaknesses in the “shiny global city” and its culture, economy and values. Vanstiphout asks if cities based on tourism, fossil fuels and hypercompetitiveness can survive the coronavirus.…

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Based on past pandemics, coronavirus will bring changes to buildings and cities 18:28

4+ y ago18:28

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Pandemics can bring about innovation, especially in design and architecture. Sam Lubell talks to DnA about changes that may come to buildings and urban design in response to COVID-19.By KCRW

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Interior designer Kelly Wearstler can help make your home work for you 6:09

4+ y ago6:09

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You are working at home. But is your home working for you? Kelly Wearstler has some tips to improve your interior, at whatever scale.By KCRW

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