Best Churchleadership Podcasts (2024)

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Summer Break: Why Rest is Critical for Healthy Pastors 26:17

1d ago26:17

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/246 In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and AJ Mathieu delve into the importance of rest for pastors. They explore the biblical basis for rest, the concept of sabbatical, and the need for regular weekly rest. They discuss practical options for providing pastor…

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Surviving Roy Masters' "Foundation of Human Understanding" Cult (with Marissa Hackett) 45:32

1d ago45:32

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This week's episode features a fascinating conversation with Marissa Hackett, who grew up in a right-wing cult started by controversial radio host, Roy Masters. Originally starting out in the early 1960s, Masters spread his message nationwide through his radio show, tapes, and book sales. Based originally out of Los Angeles, Masters bought a ranch …

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Right People, Right Roles - Episode 353 27:33

1d ago27:33

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This part makes a leader's stomach drop. We've laid the groundwork, and we've taught you the wisest order for processing restructure decisions. But now, we’re going to dive into wisdom that has more to do with how you make decisions about specific people. In the third episode of our series on "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders," Tony and Amy focus…

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Understanding Your Church's Relational Reach Zone | S04.E01 29:59

2d ago29:59

29:59

Welcome to season 4! This season is all about helping you prepare for your church's next big push! In this fist episode Erin & Doug talk with Bart Rendel on the concept of the relational reach zone of churches and how it impacts strategic planning for the next season. Bart stresses the importance of knowing who the church is trying to reach and bei…

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Overcoming Obstacles in Pipeline Implementation 32:45

8d ago32:45

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/245 In this episode titled "Overcoming Obstacles in Pipeline Implementation," our hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into the key challenges hindering the successful implementation of a leadership pipeline within the church. They address issues related to unclear expectations, communication…

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Stack the Leadership Team - Episode 352 24:39

8d ago24:39

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Do you believe your current senior leadership team offers you your best chance to achieve the vision and mission God designed for your church to accomplish right now? Before you start restructuring departments of your ministry, you need to clarify the role of the SLT and get the right people leading on it. In the second episode of our series on "St…

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How Do I Manage Stress And Avoid Burnout? | S03.E10 29:42

9d ago29:42

29:42

In this last episode of Season 3 Erin and Doug are joined by Mitch Harrison to discuss church leadership challenges, focusing on the critical issue of burnout. Mitch shares his personal journey of experiencing and overcoming burnout, and the need for intentional replenishment. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing stress with rest…

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The 3-Step Development Process: Assessing, Training, and Launching Leaders 45:49

15d ago45:49

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/244 In today's episode, our hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu take a comprehensive look at the 3-Step Development Process: Assessing, Training, and Launching Leaders. They emphasize the significance of pacing coaching processes, beta testing, and receiving feedback before rolling out coaching m…

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The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church (with Sarah McCammon) 50:28

15d ago50:28

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In this conversation with journalist and author Sarah McCammon, we discuss her book that just came out in March, called The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Not only does Sarah do a masterful job of explaining why so many "exvangelicals" have left the white evangelical church behind, she shares her own story …

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Structure to the Strategy - Episode 351 25:09

16d ago25:09

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We help teams solve complicated staffing challenges with wisdom and grace all the time. We’ve helped more than 650 churches do it. So, we’re going to share some of that wisdom related to structure, leadership, getting the right people in the right roles, and handling “misfits” in this new series we're calling "Staffing Wisdom for Church Leaders." I…

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How Can We Achieve Strategic Alignment? | S03.E09 33:02

17d ago33:02

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In this episode Erin and Doug discuss strategic alignment in church leadership with guest Allie Bryant. Allie, a Strategic Alignment Executive at Trader's Point Christian Church, explains her role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The conversation focuses on common challenges church leaders face, such as project prioritization, re…

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The Critical Role of Core Competencies for Leadership 26:51

22d ago26:51

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/243 In this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu delve into the critical role of core competencies for leadership within the church. They stress the importance of defining these competencies in order to bring objectivity to the selection and developmen…

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New Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 350 28:28

22d ago28:28

28:28

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss key findings from the Q2 2024 special edition of the report focused on staffing and structure trends. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if…

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How Can Our Church Integrate With Our Community? | S03.E08 32:44

24d ago32:44

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Bishop Derrick McRae, Senior Pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida sits down with Erin and Doug to share insights on how churches can better integrate with their communities and meet their needs. He touches on the importance of approaching community integration with a humble posture. Bishop McCrae also highlights the need fo…

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Laying the Foundation for a Leadership Pipeline: Defining Leadership Levels 55:26

1M ago55:26

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/242 In this episode, A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball explore the concept of leadership levels within the church, shedding light on the need for a structured leadership pipeline and the different responsibilities and development investment at various leadership levels. From discussing the impact of l…

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Bonus Episode! We Have Ruined God: My Journey Out of Religion and Into Unconditional Love (with Dr Sheri Pallas) 54:15

29d ago54:15

54:15

In this special bonus episode, I caught up with returning guest, Dr Sheri Pallas, as we discussed her brand-new book that just dropped on the 2nd of May, 2024. It's titled We Have Ruined God: My Journey Out of Religion and Into Unconditional Love, and from the conversation we had, it sounds like a fascinating and intriguing book. Why should people …

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Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349 23:49

1M ago23:49

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Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy. In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority i…

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How Can The Church Grow And Not Lose It's Vision? | S03.E07 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Erin and Doug talk through the topic of church growth and how to navigate it without losing sight of the church's vision and mission. They discuss the importance of not being afraid of growth and the need to innovate and focus on relational ministry. They caution against reverting to old strategies and highlight the need for personal mission statem…

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Why Every Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline 39:51

1M ago39:51

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Read the full show notes at: https://malphursgroup.com/241 In this week's episode, titled "Why Every Church Needs a Leadership Pipeline," hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into the crucial topic of leadership development in the church. They emphasize the biblical foundation for this concept, drawing on examples from the scriptures and real-lif…

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The Rhythm of Planning - Episode 348 26:04

1M ago26:04

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You can make better decisions today regarding people, money, current priorities, etc. when you have clarity on what the future looks like. In this episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy focus on the importance of making it part of your culture to have a regular rhythm of planning that involves the right voices. FREE WEBI…

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How Do We Get Our Teams To Collaborate? | S03.E06 27:21

1M ago27:21

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This week Erin & Doug are joined by their good friend Dano and they talk about the importance of collaboration and working well together across teams in church leadership. They discuss the challenges of silos within teams and the need to eliminate them for effective decision-making and creating breakthroughs. They also introduce the concept of co-c…

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Dismantling Doctrine Part 1 with Anna and Kari Jo of the Heretical Hippies Podcast! 39:26

1M ago39:26

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I truly hope that you enjoy this great collaborative episode I recently did with Anna and Kari Jo, hosts of the fantastic Heretical Hippies podcast! We covered a lot of ground about their backstory, deconstruction of their former faith, and what they are doing--and believing--currently. I believe this will be a helpful discussion for all those who …

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Five Misconceptions About Revitalization 21:23

1M ago21:23

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/240 In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu discuss five common misconceptions about church revitalization. They bust myths about what church revitalization is and isn't, covering topics like the idea that revitalization is only for declining churc…

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Unmasking Project 2025: A Threat to American Democracy (with Jenny Cohn) 55:16

1M ago55:16

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Once again I'm joined by investigative journalist Jenny Cohn, who does a lot of writing for the Bucks County Beacon. Jenny has been on the show before and in this instance, I reached out to her because she's done a lot of work exposing and unmasking the agenda behind Project 2025. What if Donald Trump were to win the presidential election in Novemb…

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The First Step Toward Healthy Growth – Episode 347 25:34

1M ago25:34

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Attendance growth isn't always a sign of health. After all, both healthy and unhealthy things can grow. In the first episode of our new series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy unpack the first principle of healthy growth based on our work with 650+ churches: objective assessment. FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now In thi…

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How Do I Address Staffing Shortages? | S03.E05 22:06

2M ago22:06

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In this episode, Erin and Doug talk through the challenges of being short-staffed in churches and how to navigate this issue. They discuss the importance of having a developmental mindset and raising up leaders from within the church. They also highlight the concept of agency, where individuals have the freedom and permission to act and contribute.…

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Communicating God's Word in an Election Year 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/239 In this episode titled hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu dive into the complex interplay between faith and politics. As pastors grapple with navigating the uncertain and divisive landscape of an election year, they'll explore the keys to effectively communicating God's word without turning t…

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How to Talk About Faith “Non-Essentials” (with Pastor Dave Dummitt) – Episode 346 35:46

2M ago35:46

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“Discussing the non-essentials ought to help you make disciples, not hinder you from making disciples.” In this episode, Pastor Dave Dummitt from Willow Creek Community Church joins us to discuss exploring tough topics as a church and navigating non-essentials in our faith. This Episode is Sponsored by PATH As your church grows, it becomes difficul…

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LIVE From ICCON 24! | S03.E04 42:02

2M ago42:02

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This week we were live at the Intentional Churches Conference in Orlando! Erin and Doug gathered with Allie Bryant, Bishop McCrae, and Mike Hickerson at the Intentional Churches Conference. They discuss critical topics for church leaders, focusing on aligning team members with church culture, addressing misalignment, and effectively handling team m…

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Why God Uses Small Ministries to Make a Big Impact 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/238 In Episode 238, we delve into the topic of church size and why God uses the underdog to make a big impact. Join hosts Scott Ball & A.J. Mathieu as they discuss the neutral nature of church size and emphasize the significance of church health in fulfilling the mission. They share examples of …

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Deconstruction: Unpacking Your Inherited Beliefs (with Jonathan Davis) 53:21

2M ago53:21

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This week's episode features a wide-ranging discussing with Jonathan Davis, an ex-evangelical former pastor and seminary professor who deconstructed his former faith, questioned everything, and is on the journey. Ironically, it was closely studying his Bible that started Jonathan on this path of unpacking all his inherited beliefs and discovering h…

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How To Talk About Politics (with Andy Stanley) - Episode 345 46:55

2M ago46:55

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“My responsibility as a pastor isn't to convince you that my view on things is correct. My responsibility is to disciple you to be a better follower of Jesus.” In this episode, Tony sits down with Andy Stanley to discuss how pastors can navigate controversial topics regarding politics—especially as we enter an election season in the US. > Registrat…

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How Do We Keep People Moving and Engaged After Easter | S03.E03 27:59

2M ago27:59

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Chris VandeLinde, pastor of Cornerstone Christian Church, shares his church's journey leading up to Easter and the strategies they implemented to engage and activate new attendees. They focused on personal relational evangelism, providing tools and resources for their members to reach out to their 'ones' (people they are praying for). They also emp…

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Building Your Strategic Planning Dream Team 30:25

2M ago30:25

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Read the full show notes at https://malphursgroup.com/237 Welcome to Episode 237 of the Church Revitalization Podcast! In this episode, hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu explore the crucial question of "Who Should Join Your Strategic Planning Team?" They emphasize the importance of building committed teams to implement new visions and initiatives i…

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Patreon-Only Exclusive! Exposing Project 2025: A Threat to American Democracy 59:46

2M ago59:46

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Welcome to a riveting Patreon-only episode of the MindShift Podcast, where we delve into the obscure but influential Project 2025. Explored through extensive research and interviews with high-profile figures such as Jenny Cohn and Andra Watkins, this episode unveils startling details about the project believed to have major implications for the fut…

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Helping teens practice everyday faith 29:38

2M ago29:38

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In this conversation with Jonathan Banks, Chief Operating Officer at Urban Outreach Foundation in Chicago, we explore the vital role of practicing faith with young people through service and leadership. Jonathan shares how to cultivate agency and ownership in young people’s faith journey. Guest(s): Jonathan Banks Hosts: Giovanni Panginda, Jen Bradb…

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How to Talk About Sexuality & More (with Pastor Rich Villodas) – Episode 344 36:09

2M ago36:09

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“I have sensed a need from God to be courageous in these moments and recognize that not everyone's going to be happy with what I'm saying.” In this episode, Rich Villodas, Pastor of New Life Fellowship (a large, multi-racial church in Queens, NY), offers wisdom for discipling our diverse churches on tough topics like sexuality. Learn more about our…

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Finding Future Church Leaders Within Your Church | S03.E02 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Erin & Doug talk with Jeff Bennett from Stadia about developing future church leaders. They emphasize the importance of looking within the church for potential leaders and investing in their development. They discuss the need for a shift in mindset from hiring specialists to becoming people developers. Their conversation also touches on the current…

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Trump's MAGA Army: Playing the Endgame (with Frank Schaeffer) 57:15

2M ago57:15

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Recently I reached out to my good friend--and returning guest--Frank Schaeffer, who has a very unique perspective on what's happening in the Trump/Christian Right world. As a former player himself in the late 1970s and early 80s, along with his famous father Francis, they helped to kickstart the evangelical anti-abortion movement. They were also in…

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How to Talk About Mental Health (with Pastor Rick Atchley) - Episode 343 30:57

2M ago30:57

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We’re kicking off a special new series packed with practical wisdom from senior pastors to senior/teaching pastors to challenge and encourage them to equip their congregations to talk about tough topics in our world today. In this episode, Pastor Rick Atchley shares how The Hills Church developed a sermon series around mental health and provides en…

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