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Church Misfit Podcast

Joe Elliott: Speaker, Author and Founder of The Catalyst Collective

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Thought provoking perspectives on life, culture, ministry, business, and parenting that challenge the status quo from the Catalyst Collective squad. The Church Misfit Podcast is perfect for those who want real, unfiltered talk on urban missions, reaching teens, engaging Millennials, parenting a digital generation and living as a christian in a post-christian culture. Filled with practical tips on how to unlock your unique design and make an impact in the world today, Joe and his team of Chur ...
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(FROM THE ARCHIVES — April 18, 2021) The COVID era will eventually come to an end. As this season is working towards that close, God is calling us to remember and rediscover him. In this talk we are challenged specifically to remember and rediscover how encountering the resurrection power of God can change everything for us and those around us whom…
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God took a young shepherd from the pastures and made him, as he says in 2 Samuel 7, "A prince over my people Israel." We may be hoping that our lives could follow the same up and to the right trajectory. But what is God actually saying about our own journeys? Also, I'd love to hear from you. I'd love to hear your story and pray for you. Email me at…
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Purpose is a funny thing. All of us desire purpose, but not all of us know where to find it, or even what it really means. Luckily our hosts (Joe Elliott and Zac Tinney) help answer these questions with the help of guests Tyler Schuetze and Mona Elliott, and together, they wrestle with the idea that purpose is a noun, not a verb, and that purpose i…
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With election season in full swing, the mental health of our nation is cratering. The Church Misfit squad understands your pain and is here to help you make it through the next few months without a psychotic breakdown. Join our hosts, Joe and Zac, as they welcome Tyler Schuetze and Mona Elliott to the podcast, speaking on fun tips for managing this…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 7, we heared from retired soccer phenomenon and FIFA World Player of the Year, Kaká, as he shared his life experiences as both a leader to his team and follower to his coa…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 6, we heard from Psychologist and Talent Scientist, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, as he shared his ideal qualities of leaders, and Lysa Terkeurst, President of Proverbs 31 …
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 5, we heard first from Journalist and Author, Paula Faris, who taught on how to handle “life’s resets”. Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Amy Edmondson, sha…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 4, we heard from Social Media Influencer and Author, Sadie Robertson Huff, who told her story of coming into and stewarding the spot light, and T.D. Jakes, Entrepreneur an…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 3, we hear from Author and Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Rory Vaden, as he shared his resent studies in the realm of time management, and Vanessa Van Edwards, Lead Behavio…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each GLS summit session. In Session 2, we heard first from global researcher and strengths revolutionist Marcus Buckingham, as he shared ways to help your team become more resilient and engaged in hard times…
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Join host Joe Elliott and his two guests, author Kenneth Camp and Austin area youth pastor, Aaron Alba, as they give a recap and commentary on each of the 7 GLS summit sessions. In Session 1, we heard from Founder and Senior Pastor at Life.Church, Craig Groeschel, speaking on “Leadership is Influence”, and Director at Nike, Beth Comstock, who share…
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The Church Misfit Podcast welcomes four talented creators and entrepreneurs who are turning their passions into eneterprising endeavors. In this interview, we ask them about the impact the Covid pandemic has had on each of them, where their passion comes from and how they maintain focus, the latest tools and apps they live by, and how they handle c…
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Zac leads some of our Church Misfit community through a discussion on some of the heavier talking points around the book 'How to be an Anti-Racist' by Ibram X. Kendi. Bias, racism, colorism, discriminiation, segregation, white fragility....nothing is off limits in this roundtable dicsussion! We are joined by returning guest and author Tyler Schuetz…
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This episode was hilarious. At one point Joe could not stop laughing with tears flowing as we were recording. We would love to invite you to get to know one of the most unconventional children's authors you will ever meet and the powerful story his book, "Chuck's Chair", brings to people of all ages. Purchase the book on Amazon today! Guests: Gunna…
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In this episode, Joe and Zac connect with a few christian artists and apparel designers who have a different take on the purpose behind Jesus merch. While Joe argues that very little good can come from simply wearing your faith on your body, the rest of the panel disagrees. Listen in to a great discussion on the power of being a creative story tell…
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The Church Misfit team let's loose about their love and hatred of Enneagrams as they call out how each type responds to stress. We have a mini Myers Briggs or Enneagram debate, make fun of each others shortcomings and share some tips on how each type can hold on to their sanity during a pandemic. Guests: Gunnar Rogers, Tyler Schuetze. #Tags: Enneag…
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Join a heated roundtable discussion on the impact Covid-19 is having on churches and what this implies for the changing landscape of church in America. Church Misfits welcome back Pastor Eric Mejia, Author Gunnar Rogers, and Creator/Musician Aaron Alba. Are we ready for all digital churches? What should we be paying attention to and learning during…
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The perfect podcast for parents, teachers and youth workers who love simple ways they can create deeper relationships with those they influence. In this episode, Joe and Zac connect with National Educators for Restorative Practices (NEDRP) founders, Denise Holliday and Kevin Curtis. Their tactics are simple, profound and they work. Listen or watch …
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Church Misfits welcome back our Bad Ass Book Club crew, Graylyne Griffin, Jessica Watson and Gunnar Rodgers as they walk through the key takeaways from David Kinneman's book, Faith for Exhiles. The crew brings some practical ideas to the book's call to action around intimacy with Jesus, cultural discernment, inter-generational relationships, vocati…
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This episode is filled with inspiration and encouragement for anyone who considers themselves a creative, innovator or artist. We sit down with singer, songwriter, creator and producer, Decoyote, as he shares his breakthrough in embracing his unique design. You won’t want to miss the honest and direct words he has to say about the journey many of u…
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Joe, Zac and special guest, Decoyote, discuss the different Christian personality types that show up on Facebook and how they either push people toward or away from Jesus. You won’t want to miss the advice they have at the end for how all of us can show up on social media and represent well. For more information on musician, songwriter, creator and…
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What you hear in this episode will be simple to grasp but difficult to walk out. Those who embrace this leadership philosophy and commit to the process go on to have transformational impacts in those they serve and reach. Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author, Chris Meroff, sits down with us to discuss the core principles of his new book, Align. His con…
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Before you see attendance, salvations or baptisms increase, there is one very significant, and often overlooked metric that can foreshadow what’s to come. Meaningful Conversations (or MCs) have been the backbone to Catalyst’s growth for the past 9 years and are one of the ways success in ministry is measured. In this episode, Joe and Zac talk about…
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Joe, Zac and special guest Jeff Jenkins from chubbydiaries.com, dive into questions from our community. What is the best way to gain the trust of students when you are new pastor/youth leader? How do you balance being a friend and leader to students? What is the best way to allocate funds on a tight budget? What’s the deal with Tic Toc? Should my k…
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The Church Misfit team welcomes Chubby Diaries creator, Jeff Jenkins, as they dive into his journey in entrepreneurial ministry. If you have a passion for ministry and a gift for creativity in business, this series is for you! Jeff shares his journey from a public school teacher to a ministry leader and entrepreneur as well as the challenges and tr…
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Evaluating your progress is vital to success and it’s very simple to do. Joe and Zac take Rayna through a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) assessment and provide a framework for knowing how to adjust your goals and actions as you move forward. What are the biggest threats that will prevent you from reaching your goals? How will …
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What is your goal with worship songs? Is it to clear a pathway from the creators mind and heart to your peoples? What if someone doesn’t like the music? What if the are distracted by the singing or feel weird swaying, closing their eyes or raising their hands or singing in front of others? Is 3 songs and a prayer the best way to teach people how dy…
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In this episode, Joe and Zac talk give some details behind the 3 biggest fails they have made recruiting volunteers and the 2 biggest wins. Show Notes: Fails Not telling stories that grab hearts and feet Not having a good volunteer care plan Not celebrating the Wins often (Feel Good Events) Wins Creating a way for volunteers to engage with their pa…
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In this episode, Zac and Joe take Rayna through her creating a legacy vision and short term goals around her purpose statement. The key to achieving your goals is maintaining movement in the right direction. Use the free planner and goal trackers below to keep track of your progress. 12 Week Plannerwww.catalystcollective.community/s/Catalyst-Collec…
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