The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian church leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day. Hosted by Ed Stetzer, a new episode is released once a week. Tune in now to gain practical wisdom, engage with thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your church leadership impact!
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Church Leader, shift your focus from mere institutional insights to individual transformation. Be intentional. Join hosts Doug Parks (CEO and Co-Founder of Intentional Churches) and Erin Johnston (Co-Executive Pastor of Canyon Ridge Christian Church) as they share weekly thought-provoking discussions and actionable takeaways that will resource you to help your people encounter Jesus. Take the step toward authentic discipleship of your congregation so you can mobilize the ninety-nine to reach ...
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Social Media Church is a podcast for conversations with church leaders about social media, web strategy, and online trends. Hosted by Nils Smith and Nick Runyon.
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The FYI on Youth Ministry brings together the Fuller Youth Institute’s groundbreaking research, practical advice from ministry experts, and heartfelt stories from diverse church leaders and young people to give you ideas and inspiration for your youth ministry. Join the FYI Team as we equip faithful young people to change our world together. Find out more at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/podcast
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Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don’t seem to be making mature disciples. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast explores the paradigms and practices leaders need to transform their church culture and multiply deeply changed disciples.
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While the Body of Christ is not devoid of dynamic preachers/teachers, there is a clear need for seasoned fathers in the faith, who understand how to present the principles of the Kingdom to contemporary society. Join Bishop Joseph Mattera weekly, as he presents a compelling biblical critique of church and culture, and gives scripture-based solutions to the serious maladies plaguing our pluralistic society. This podcast is for all those seeking the truth, desiring to know what the Bible says ...
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Stories and interviews with incredible women.
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Beyond the Call Podcast presented by StartCHURCH | Helping empower pastors and ministry leaders.
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This podcast brought to you by StartCHURCH is the go-to resource for church planters, pastors and ministry leaders looking to protect what God has called them to lead. Let us equip you to go “Beyond The Call."
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J.D. Greear: Key Points for Pastors To Remember During This Election Year
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Get notes on this podcast here: Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote. ► Listen on Apple: Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: h…
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YouTube Features Every Church Needs to Utilize
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Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss what they believe is the greatest social network of all time—YouTube. Nils talks about how YouTube is prioritizing Shorts and competing for attention against TikTok. DK shares his success on YouTube and explains how a full video can serve as both a sales opportunity and an invitation to church. Both agree that You…
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J.D. Greear: Key Points for Pastors To Remember During This Election Year
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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote. ► Listen on Apple: …
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Pt. 2: 4 Invitations from God in Our Politically Charged World
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What do Non-Christians Think about Jesus? | IC Conference Bonus Episode
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We’re wrapping up season 4 of the Intentional Churches podcast with a few bonus episodes from the 2024 Intentional Churches Conference! This first bonus episode comes from the One Aware panel we did interviewing non-Christians on their thoughts on Jesus, the church, and how they’d ideally want to be approached by Christians. It’s an eye-opening, an…
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Big Announcement from DK and Nils (Not Clickbait)
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In today’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss the past, present, and future of Amplify Social Media—the company that has been our trusted partner in all our endeavors. Nils recounts the company’s origins over a decade ago, when it was established to help churches and ministries enhance their social media presence. DK explains why he is tak…
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The tenth season of The FYI on Youth Ministry is all about young adults! In this episode, we introduce you to the 7 transitions young adults experience in their twenties. Whether you’re a youth leader in your twenties, or you have students about to become young adults, this season is for you! Sign up for our email list Related FYI resources: Blog: …
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Max Lucado on How He and His Elders Have Navigated Him Changing His Mind on Theological Issues
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Get notes on this podcast here: Max Lucado joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines. Priscilla Shirer joined us last week to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leade…
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Max Lucado on How He and His Elders Have Navigated Him Changing His Mind on Theological Issues
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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491746-max-lucado-elders-changing-mind.html Max Lucado joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines. Priscilla Shirer joined us last week to discuss bei…
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Recruiting and Caring for the Next Volunteers | S04.E08
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On this week’s episode of Intentional Churches Doug and Erin are joined by Jill Gillie, executive director of campus ops and projects at Eastside Christian Church in Orange County, California. Jill is an expert when it comes to recruiting, sustaining, and building a volunteer culture, and that’s exactly the expertise she shares during today’s conve…
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Understanding Representative Leadership | Live from Africa
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Is Geofencing a Friend or Foe? (Justin Nava)
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In this week's episode, DK Hammonds and guest Justin Nava discuss what geofencing is about in the context of church and faith-based communities. DK shares the importance of using the right tools found in the tech space and introducing them into the church. Justin emphasizes how geofencing or geotargeting is properly done to make an impact in God’s …
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Priscilla Shirer: How Church Leaders Can Seek Mentorship and Accountability
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Get notes on this podcast here: Priscilla Shirer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.” Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined us last week to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders …
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Priscilla Shirer: How Church Leaders Can Seek Mentorship and Accountability
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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491149-priscilla-shirer-church-leaders-mentorship-accountability.html Priscilla Shirer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.” Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined us…
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Pt. 1: 4 Invitations from God in Our Politically Charged World
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Navigating Politics in our Neighborhoods | S04.E07
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Welcome back to this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast! We’re continuing our discussion on preparing for the push come November that is the 2024 election season. Today Erin and Doug welcome Archbishop Alan Wiggins to the show to talk about navigating politics in our own neighborhoods, which translates into how we lead people well i…
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Dealing with the Root of Bitterness
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Navigating Politics on Social Media for Churches
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In this week's episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds tackle the complexities of navigating politics on social media for churches. Nils shares the challenges pastors face when expressing political views online, including potential division within the congregation. DK offers strategies for managing political discourse on church social media while maint…
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Tod Bolsinger: Why ‘Trying Harder’ Will Not Help You Through a Crisis
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Get notes on this podcast here: Dr. Tod Bolsinger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–one comes. Sam Allberry joined us last week to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gosp…
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Tod Bolsinger: Why ‘Trying Harder’ Will Not Help You Through a Crisis
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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490731-tod-bolsinger-trying-harder-crisis.html Dr. Tod Bolsinger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–one comes. Sam Allberry joined us last …
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Navigating Politics from the Pulpit | S04.E06
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With election season ramping up and all the political turmoil we’ve experienced as a country in the last few weeks, it’s no wonder church leaders are talking about how to navigate politics from the pulpit. First Orlando’s senior associate pastor, Danny de Armas, joins Erin and Doug for this week’s timely conversation on all things politics and how …
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Top AI Tools for Churches with Kenny Jahng
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Nils Smith and Kenny Jahng explore the impact of AI tools on churches and ministries in this week's episode. They discuss a range of AI tools and their applications in ministry settings, discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly developing technology. Kenny even shares a fascinating example: his team's use of AI to create vid…
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Sam Allberry: How To Avoid ‘Unpreaching’ the Gospel in Our Church Cultures
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Get notes on this podcast here: Sam Allberry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn’t seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors can have orthodox preaching while also promoting a culture of “gospel safety.” Brad Hill joined us last week to expla…
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Sam Allberry: How To Avoid ‘Unpreaching’ the Gospel in Our Church Cultures
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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490194-sam-allberry-avoid-unpreaching-gospel.html Sam Allberry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn’t seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors can have orthodox preaching while…
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The Great Leader Shift the World is Waiting For
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Planning for Physical Expansion without Sacrificing the Vision | S04.E05
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What do we as ministry leaders do when our facilities begin to run out of space? Should we immediately begin a building campaign, or are there other creative ways to still serve our people in our current spaces? Too many people in too small a space is a good problem to have, but it can be a hard one to solve. Executive pastor Jeremy Thiessen joins …
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Join Nils Smith and DK Hammonds as they explore different software options churches can leverage. In this episode, our hosts discuss the software and technology they've used in their own experiences and what they believe churches can benefit from. DK excitedly shares his recent drone purchase and the apps he's been using. Nils also details software…
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