Best David Montague Podcasts (2024)

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Dadville Classic: Bob Goff - How to Make Cheesecake in Prison 1:16:45

4h ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Bob Goff has to be one of the most interesting people in the world. He is a New York Times best-selling author, lawyer, speaker, and the founder of Love Does, a non-profit that aims to fight injustices against children. In this episode, he tells an INCREDIBLE story about his kids were able to meet world leaders, tales from his time at San Quentin (…

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Cody Fry: Everybody Loves a Good Guaco 1:11:38

12h ago1:11:38

1:11:38

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Cody Fry becoming a dad, we thought it would be great to bring him into Dadville and share his story. If all you know of Cody is his massive hit on TikTok, then you are in for quite a ride. He goes deep on how his parent's musical sense influences him, the magic of performing with an orchestra, and so much…

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Patrick Cullina on Dynamic Naturalistic Design (#32) 1:49:22

2d ago1:49:22

1:49:22

PATRICK CULLINA BIO Patrick Cullina is an award-winning horticulturist, landscape designer, photographer, lecturer, and organizational consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience in the landscape field. He runs a design and consulting business that is dedicated to the innovative and sensitive integration of plants and materials into a…

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Dadville Classic: Amy Grant 1:29:35

5d ago1:29:35

1:29:35

We have so many new members of the Dadville crew that we thought it would be great to revisit some classic Dadville episodes (don't worry, new episodes will still come every week). Our first Dadville Classic episode features the incredible Amy Grant. This quote really sums it up—but still listen to the episode, ok? "It doesn't matter if someone's c…

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Dave and Jon: The Rhythm Will Get You 58:08

7d ago58:08

58:08

We have an old-school duo episode this week as the fellas catch up on life. Listen in as Jon outlines his biggest coffee stresses on the road, the fellas check in about recent shows—and which cities make for the best shows, Coldplay documentaries, and much more! Join us! http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a F…

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Sleeping at Last: It's Called a Mid-Life Crisis 1:11:13

14d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

What does Love Island, Grey's Anatomy, the Super Bowl, and the 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championships have in common? If you said "Things Jon has either won or appeared on" you would be totally wrong. All of them have featured this week's guest Ryan O'Neal, the creative force behind Sleeping at Last. He joins Dadville to discuss being discovered by…

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Birds and Bees: It's So More Than Just One Talk 1:19:36

21d ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson are out to make difficult conversations a bit easier. With Birds and Bees, Mary Flo and Megan are helping parents learn how to talk to their children about sex and their bodies. The fellas ask about when's the right age, what terms to use, managing multiple kids' awareness, and a ton more. This episode will be a …

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Brad Montague: I Didn't Know I Could Do Things 1:12:11

28d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

If the only thing on Brad Montague's bio was "New York Times-Bestselling Author," that would be plenty. Thankfully, there's more. In this week's episode, the fellas catch up with Brad as he is writing his sixth book to discuss the origins of Kid President, growing up as a creative, where the best ideas come from, and so much more. Today's guest: Br…

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David Nasser: A Life of Scandalous Generosity 1:43:02

1M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

After a very long year, we have David Nasser returning to Dadville. His first episode was an all-timer, and there's no doubt that this one will be too. David discusses an amazing journal project he did at his daughter's wedding, the 5 actions he hopes his kids take into their lives, and some of the absolute best stories we've ever heard. Become a c…

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Erin Presley on Making Gardens Relatable to All (#31) 1:18:50

1M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

ERIN PRESLEY BIO A lifelong Wisconsin girl, Erin Presley grew up in the rural center of the state and has a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked as a boots-on-the-ground gardener for more than two decades, both in the private sector and as a horticulturist at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison…

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Pat Monahan: You Can Go Back to Cursing Now 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Calling all angels! This week we bring the Grammy-award winning frontman for Train to Dadville! The fellas talk with Pat about how the music of Michael Jackson inspired him to leave his burgeoning basketball career behind, how to deal with parenting a musically talented kid, the endless mystery of TikTok, and their massive summer tour with REO Spee…

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David Novak: Why Don't I Just Be the CEO? 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

What does it take to be an award-winning CEO? Well, we tracked down just the guest to answer that question. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands, and the guy who can lay claim to inventing Cool Ranch Doritos. Yeah, for real. He joins the fellas to talk about his extremely unique childhood, how he got the CEO gig, and his view on the relatio…

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Gary Thomas: You Can Only Get So Naked 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

This week on Dadville we have author, speaker, professor, minister Gary Thomas joining us. Gary has written a bunch of books—like a whole lot—and he discusses working through a "tired" marriage, navigating different seasons of marriage life, and what he's learned from being a parent of adult kids—and why that might be the basis of an upcoming book.…

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Gary Lewis on Ground Covers for Every Garden (#30) 1:08:50

2M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

GARY LEWIS BIO Gary Lewis has had a life-long interest in plants and gardening. His retail and mail order nursery, Phoenix Perennials, located in Richmond, BC, offers more than 5000 different plants. Gary authored The Complete Book of Ground Covers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion, and Beautify the Landscape and has written for…

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Kenda Creasy Dean | Innovating for Love 35:57

2M ago35:57

35:57

Is innovation just a buzzword, or is there something going on with innovation that Christians should be paying attention to? In today's interview, Kenda Creasy Dean takes us on her own journey. A journey that began trying to figure out where young people are finding meaning and purpose. Professor Dean is an ordained United Methodist Pastor and serv…

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Jon and Dave: Our Families Think We're Hilarious 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

It's time for our monthly check-in with the proprietors of Dadville. The fellas took a BUNCH of your questions and did their best to answer them. How do they deal with "parenting" on the road? An interesting viewpoint on a '90s alt-rock classic. Does there family think they are funny or are there a crippling amount of eye rolls? All that and much m…

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Andrew Root & Blair Bertrand | When the Church Stops Working 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

What is wrong with the church? How can we fix it? In this interview, we explore what people think is wrong with the church. Guests Blair Bertrand and Andrew Root suggest that the church's problems are not necessarily what we think they are. We'll explore how secularism has shaped our imagination, and we'll explore different ways of thinking about w…

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Rebecca Lowe: Americans Are Just So Lovely 1:14:00

3M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Oh boy, this one's for the footy fans. NBC's Rebecca Lowe is the face of Premier League football in the United States. Every week she breaks down all the happenings to millions of people. Yes, Dave is very excited. Lowe discusses the somewhat traumatic first day on-air, how she deals with her fandom of Crystal Palace, and why Americans kill her wit…

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Lucie Silvas: Everything's a Bit Terrible, and We Go From There 1:28:46

3M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

Happy Momville! This week we are bringing in our dear friend, singer/songwriter/super mom Lucie Silvas. As a mother of twins, Lucie discusses a rather harrowing tale of their birth, how moving 32 times has shaped her, and how she manages growing two people at the same time. Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our spo…

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Khristi Adams | Womanish Theology 33:18

3M ago33:18

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What do young Black girls have to teach all of us about God and about living our Christian faith? In today's interview, Khristi Adams explores the unique and invaluable theological insights of Black girls, including their perspectives on scripture, service, suffering, and hospitality. Her new book is titled, "Womanish Theology: Discovering God thro…

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Jon and Dave: All the Answers to Some of the Questions 59:12

3M ago59:12

59:12

This week the fellas finally answer all the questions from Dadviile Nation! What's the story about Jon's song in Enchanted? How about a speed round about musical creativity, dad swag, and how we find our guests? It's all covered here and so much more. Sign up on our mailing list: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 an…

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Polly Nicholson on The Tulip Garden (#29) 57:25

4M ago57:25

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POLLY NICHOLSON BIO Specialist flower grower and tulip expert, Polly Nicholson is the owner of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire – growers of organic flowers cultivated in walled gardens and a one-acre field at the foot of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Nicholson holds the National Collection of Tulipa (Historic) with Plant Heritage, and has been f…

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Cory Wong: If I'm in Green Day, I'm Frosting My Tips 1:17:38

4M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Oh boy do we have an incredible episode this week. We have the internet’s favorite guitarist, Cory Wong, joining the fellas for an old-school catch up. In addition to the staggering amount of music Cory puts out, he’s also the host of Wong Notes, one of the most popular guitar podcasts on the planet. It’s like the Avengers of podcasting came togeth…

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Glen Henry "Beleaf in Fatherhood": I Didn't Know Adults Had Fun? 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Today we caught up with Glen Henry, also known as the driving force behind Beleaf in Fatherhood. Glen is a father, husband, musician, CEO, and easily 12 other amazing things. Along with his wife, Yvette, he hosts the How Married Are You? Podcast. In this episode he discusses his backstory growing up in Baltimore and California, teaching your childr…

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Chris and Lauren Tomlin: You Wrote Those Songs? 1:13:34

4M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

It all started with a somewhat blind double date. The story of Chris and Lauren Tomlin is one for the ages. It's definitely not a straight line, but it continues in the best possible way. From Lauren's motto of "Ready, Fire, Aim," to their children asking Chris if he could help facilitate songwriting advice, this episode is an all-timer. Thanks to …

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Ernie Hudson: I Learn the Lines And I Get Paid? 1:07:49

4M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

We knew this was going to be a special episode as soon as Ernie Hudson hopped on the line. There was barely enough room for his biceps. The fellas talk with Ernie about being a working actor and a single dad, his life growing up with his grandmother in Michigan, and the immense pride he has as a father and grandfather. An absolute legend joins this…

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Preston Montague on Urban Planting and Design (#28) 1:12:49

5M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

PRESTON MONTAGUE BIO Preston Montague is a landscape architect and artist working to strengthen relationships between people and the natural world. His eponymous studio focuses on creating a flow between the arts, horticulture, and landscape architecture in the pursuit of building places that have meaning and ecological depth. When not in the studi…

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Jon and Dave: Who Ordered the Spotlight? 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Guess who's back? That's right, after weeks of top-notch guests the fellas decided they will take it from here. Dave and Jon catch up about the perspective of being a working musician 20 years into a soon-to-be-legendary career. Also, they discuss their recent spring breaks, mission trips to Belize, and more! Join our mailing list: http://dadville.…

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Montague Williams | Church in Color 27:08

5M ago27:08

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What's wrong with saying, "I don't see color?" Many have pursued racial color-blindness as if it is a virtue, but in today's episode, Montague Williams, author of "Church in Color: Youth Ministry, Race, and the Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr., shares his experience with youth groups to enlighten others to what young people are longing for when …

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James K.A. Smith: The Dynamic of Being Known 1:15:32

5M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

For years one of Dave's favorite books has been On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts, and today we have the author James K.A. Smith joining Dadville. Throughout the conversation, Smith gives enlightened views on not only Saint Augustine, but also his latest book, How to Inhabit Time, which shows why awaken…

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Justin Whitmel Earley: Micro Changes with Macro Effects 1:13:36

5M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Ever struggle with loneliness? This week's guest, Justin Whitmel Early, is here to help. His latest book is called Made for People, and is an incredible guide into how to develop stronger friendships. Early is also a lawyer and a speaker—maybe we can get some free legal advice out of him while he's in Dadville. Today's Guest: https://www.justinwhit…

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John Mark Comer: What is Spiritual Maturity? 1:09:08

5M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

If you put accomplished theologian, best-selling author, and part-time stand-up comedian into an algorithm, it's likely you'll end up with John Mark Comer. His latest book, Practicing the Way, is an outline and guide of a set of practices and relational rhythms that slow us down and open up space in our daily lives. Visit John Mark Comer: https://j…

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Ryan McAnnally-Linz | Life Worth Living 34:32

6M ago34:32

34:32

What makes a life worth living? Do we organize our lives around the pursuit of happiness, self-sacrifice, security, power, or wealth? In today's episode, Ryan McAnnally-Linz invites us to explore life’s biggest existential questions that make up the meaning of life. At the center of this conversation is the book McAnnally-Linz co-authored with Matt…

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Dave and Jon (& Elliott Cherry): Let’s Talk About Work Pt. 2 1:36:15

6M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

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Jazmin Albarran on Seed Your Future (#27) 53:29

6M ago53:29

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JAZMIN ALBARRAN BIO Jazmin Albarran, MBA, is the Seed Your Future Executive Director with over a decade of change and systems management experience. With a solid knowledge of associations and philanthropy, she will bring her skills and expertise in planning, leading, and managing development projects and programs to the movement. She has experience…

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Dave and Annie Barnes: If it Weren't for Ole Miss 1:12:45

6M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

We wrap Couples Month with Dave and Annie Barnes, the other first couple of Dadville. Ever wonder how the magic of football, long road trips, and bookstores could foster love? Then we have the story for you. Join in as Dave and Annie talk about why Ole Miss' football games kicked things off, the early years of life on the road, and bonus Barnes Dog…

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The McLaughlins: Don't Sleep on the Couch 1:15:56

6M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

We have one half of the founding couples of Dadville joining us today. Dave turns the tables and interviews Jon and Amy McLaughlin about their origin story and how they've grown into their marriage over the last 18 years. From standing in lines together in college, to choosing not to sleep on the couch, and finally understanding that it's all about…

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Drew and Ellie Holcomb: Marriage is the Best Work 1:14:43

6M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Drew and Ellie have a classic love story. You know, the one where they meet in college, he impresses her with his aeronautical skills, she almost marries someone else, and then they wait a few years before actually dating. This week the duo go deep on their shared history, how marriage has changed for them, and why they no longer fear conflict. Joi…

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Kathleen McShane & Elan Babchuck | Picking up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire 35:54

6M ago35:54

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What can spiritual entrepreneurship teach us about what God is doing in the world? In today's episode, Kathleen McShane and Elan Babchuck, co-authors of "Picking up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire," take a serious look at the story of Moses to better understand how culture and empire shape the ways we think about leadership and power, especiall…

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Ben and Hillary Rector: The Bros Run These Streets 1:22:55

7M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

We are kicking off Couples Month on Dadville with former neighbors Ben and Hillary Rector. They found their way back to their old neighborhood to meet up with the fellas and talk about life with Jane and The Bros, wrapping their head around raising kids in Tennessee, getting married so young, and why raising twins is really hard. Join our mailing l…

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Julie Witmer on Designing Gardens and Inspiring Minds (#26) 59:24

7M ago59:24

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JULIE WITMER BIO Julie Witmer works to create beautiful and ecologically sensitive gardens across the continental United States. She began in perennial production and garden nursery retail before earning a Certificate of Horticulture—Britain’s professional gardener qualification—from the Royal Horticultural Society in Wisley, UK. She is a popular l…

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S.D. Smith: Stories from the Holler 1:08:25

7M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Most people know S.D. Smith as the author of many popular children's novels, but in reality he's a creator of worlds. Smith grew up in West Virginia and South Africa and tells the story of not only how he developed as an author, working with his son, and why his parenting slogan is "Big Love, Big Discipline." Become a citizen of Dadville: http://da…

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David White | Tending the Fire That Burns at the Center of the World 32:23

7M ago32:23

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How do beauty and creativity helps us know God? How does the beauty of God's creation re-enchant the world as we know it? In this episode, David White, author of Tending the Fire That Burns at the Center of the World, shares how aesthetics, playfulness, and creativity can be reclaimed in churches as well as classrooms.…

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Dave and Jon: Let's Talk About Work 1:03:40

7M ago1:03:40

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We got a bit introspective this week in Dadville. The fellas catch up with each other about the intersection of work and parenting and trace a bit of the history of the 40-hour work week. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Trav…

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Dr. Russell Moore: Are Things as Crazy as They Seem? 1:05:53

7M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

We put on our learning hat this week as the fellas chat with Dr. Russell Moore, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, acclaimed author, pastor, American theologian, ethicist, and probably a dozen more incredible occupations. Moore discusses how to make more sense of what's dividing our country, why he's a long-term optimist, and what it…

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Debra Rienstra | Refugia Faith 33:43

7M ago33:43

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What does Christian faith have to do with creation? As the global climate crisis becomes more and more pressing, Christian communities sometimes flounder in responding to this issue. In this episode, Debra Rienstra, author of Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth, shares how individuals and communiti…

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Dave and Jon: Somebunny to Love 1:04:13

7M ago1:04:13

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Kicking off the new year with our monthly duo show and boy, do the fellas have some news. Jon broke down and got some rabbits, both of the fellas did some Christmas shows, and they discuss what they are looking forward to this year. Become a citizen of Dadville: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yea…

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Scott Beuerlein on Bridging Flora and Fauna at Zoos (#25) 1:04:21

8M ago1:04:21

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SCOTT BEUERLEIN BIOGRAPHY Scott Beuerlein is the Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. He runs the Zoo’s Botanical Garden educational programs, including three symposiums. He is involved in most of the department’s other outreach and with the plant trialing. Scott is a 1982 graduate of Xavier University, e…

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David Thomas: We're Just Lying to Our Kids, but It's Fun 1:07:51

8M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

We wrap up 2023 by bringing The Mayor of Dadville (David Thomas) back to join the Five-Timer Club! And considering it's an election year, The Mayor is bringing the hot takes! The fellas dive into how to manage your kids' time during vacation, the never-ending battles over screen time, and finally when is it a good time to tell them about the Big Gu…

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Douglas Powe & Lovett Weems | Sustaining While Disrupting 36:59

8M ago36:59

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Which road do we take when at the intersection of tradition and innovation? Faith leaders and congregants across the country are navigating patterns of change daily in their ministry. In this episode, Douglas Powe and Lovett Weems examine how congregations can experiment as they faithfully respond to God's call. The book they co-authored, "Sustaini…

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