Best John Ortberg Podcasts (2024)

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LILR 110 | Jenni Catron on "Healthy AND High Performing" 40:14

2d ago40:14

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Clarity, trust, and connection. These are the building blocks of a healthy team culture. Meet Jenni Catron, a leadership coach, author, and speaker passionate about cultivating healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about striking a balance between shouldering the responsibility, but not all the weight, of …

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076 - Keri Ladouceur Talks About Mutual Flourishing for Israelis and Palestinians 1:50:16

14d ago1:50:16

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Keri Ladouceur joins us today to talk about mutual flourishing for Israelis and Palestinians. Keri is the Executive Director of the Post Evangelical Collective and hosts A Third Way Podcast. She has been hosting a series on her podcast on a Christian Perspective on Peace in the Middle East. After a short conversation about why these conversations m…

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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1 13:35

14d ago13:35

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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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LILR 109 | Daniel Im on Avoiding Being a Leadership Chameleon 56:49

16d ago56:49

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“Church growth isn’t what’s propelling us forward—it’s the Great Commission.” Meet Daniel Im, pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host with a passion for the local church. In this episode, Sean and Daniel explore the delicate balance between pastoral care and visionary leadership, emphasizing the importance of maintaining both to avoid becom…

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075- The Divine Conspiracy Chapter 10 1:00:18

28d ago1:00:18

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We're finishing up our time together in The Divine Conspiracy Project this week as we cover the last chapter, chapter 10. We don't have a guest this week, and Mike tackles the chapter alone and then offers some reflections on re-engaging this book over the past few months. We talk a bit about the loss of a future hope for post-evangelicals as it re…

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LILR 108 | Sean Morgan on One Thing You’re Getting Wrong When Making Decisions 30:14

30d ago30:14

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Your systems of decision-making have the potential to bring greater clarity to who you are and how you do things. Today, Sean Morgan discusses how level-five leaders frame each decision with a silver-bullet technique, and how it can lead toward momentum every time. Welcome to Episode 108 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan. EPIS…

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074 - The Divine Conspiracy: Chapter 9 with Justin Morgan 1:01:44

1M ago1:01:44

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We’re getting close to the end of our time in the Divine Conspiracy and joining us today in one of the final chapters is Justin Morgan. Justin is the pastor of Church on Morgan (which is not named after him…which we talk about in the episode). One of the reasons we wanted to have Justin on for this specific chapter is because Willard lays out some …

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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George 6:29

1M ago6:29

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Promo: Making Time You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished people in the world. So why doesn't it feel that way? Follow along on this special 6 episode series as we take a look at how to make more time. By following biblical principles and taking a look at what you really want, Making Time shares the secret to having all the…

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073 - The Divine Conspiracy: Chapter 8 with John Ortberg 54:49

1M ago54:49

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John Ortberg joins us on the podcast today as we continue on in the Divine Conspiracy Project, looking at Chapter 8 of the book. John is a pastor, author, and speaker. He’s been in ministry for over 40 years and teaches around a central theme of spiritual formation. John is a deep believer that the main thing God gets out of your life is the person…

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LILR 107 | John Ortberg on Detaching Identity from Performance 56:20

1M ago56:20

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Today’s episode is all about the complexities of life after ministry, exploring how the roles we inhabit can become intertwined with our identities. John discusses the importance of separating one's identity from his or her role, the challenges faced in transitioning from local church ministry, and the significance of cultivating deep and meaningfu…

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072 - The Divine Conspiracy: Chapter 7 with Jeremy Jernigan 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Jeremy Jernigan joins us on the podcast this week to discuss Chapter 7 of The Divine Conspiracy as we continue in The Divine Conspiracy Project. Jeremy is the founder of Communion Wine Co, he leads the Cabernet and Pray podcast, and is known as “The Wine Pastor”. Jeremy and I talk about a wide array of topics that this chapter brought up for us - d…

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071 - The Divine Conspiracy: Chapter 6 with Steve Carter 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Steve Carter- The Divine Conspiracy Ch 6 (071) Steve Carter joins us on the podcast again today. Steve is the best selling author of the book, The Thing Beneath the Thing, he hosts a podcast about the intersection of the craft of preaching and who we are becoming called Craft and Character, he’s a coach to communicators, and is a Teaching Pastor at…

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LILR 106 | James Grogan on What Sparks Momentum 54:16

2M ago54:16

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Navigating change in churches requires courage, vision, and a willingness to adapt. By fostering a culture of adaptability, celebrating wins, and grounding decisions in biblical principles, churches can embrace momentum for growth and impact. As leaders prioritize clarity, focus, and inclusivity, they pave the way for a thriving future rooted in fa…

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070 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Chapter 5 with Michael Hidalgo 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Michael Hidalgo- The Divine Conspiracy Ch 5 (070) Michael Hidalgo joins us today to continue in our discussion on The Divine Conspiracy. Michael is the Lead Pastor of Denver Community Church, the author of Unlost: Being Found by the One We Are Looking For and Changing Faith: Questions, Doubts and Choices About the Unchanging God, the host of “The C…

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069 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Chapter 4 - with Jason Adam Miller 53:31

2M ago53:31

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Jason Miller joins us on the podcast again, this time to talk about Chapter 5 of the Divine Conspiracy, where Willard (and Jason) unpack the Beatitudes for us. Jason is a pastor who never quite felt at home in church, an artist who figured out the sermon is his song, and a teacher who still has some questions. he studied theology in the graduate sc…

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069 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Chapter 4 with Jason Adam Miller 53:31

2M ago53:31

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Jason Miller joins us on the podcast again, this time to talk about Chapter 5 of the Divine Conspiracy, where Willard (and Jason) unpack the Beatitudes for us. Jason is a pastor who never quite felt at home in church, an artist who figured out the sermon is his song, and a teacher who still has some questions. he studied theology in the graduate sc…

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LILR 105 | From Splant to 2x Growth with Jeremiah Ramer (Momentum Part 2) 58:31

2M ago58:31

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ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, we hear the inspiring journey of Pastor Jeremiah Ramer, the lead pastor of Crossroads Church located between Odessa and Midland, West Texas. From a cross-country move with unexpected transitions to the challenges of stepping into leadership that would soon endure a church split, Jeremiah shares his remarkable expe…

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068 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Chapter 3 with Aaron Niequist 56:27

3M ago56:27

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Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor currently living in New York City. He is the creator of A New Liturgy, founder of Pastors, Priests and Guides and the author of The Eternal Current. Aaron and I shared together in his first earthquake, which hit New York while recording this podcast. But we also talk about understanding God’s presen…

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067 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Chapter 2 with Brian Zahnd 54:57

3M ago54:57

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Brian Zahnd joins us again on the podcast to engage in the third chapter of the Divine Conspiracy. Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He’s also a pastor-theologian who has authored eleven books, including most recently The Wood Between the Worlds. BZ and I briefly talk about his new book, the unique…

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LILR 104 | Ray Johnston on The Surprising Secret to Building Momentum 39:34

3M ago39:34

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“The smartest leaders get the most help.” Meet Ray Johnston, Senior Pastor of Bayside Church. In today’s episode, Johnston explains the surprising secret to building momentum－and it all begins with encouragement. When we understand the types of support needed, the gaps between our “challenge level” and our “support level,” and the most effective wa…

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066 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Intro & Chapter 1 with Sean Palmer 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

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Sean Palmer joins us today to delve into the first chapter of The Divine Conspiracy. Sean is an enneagram theorist, a preacher and a pastor, a speaking coach and author. He’s currently the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, and most recently is the author of Speaking by the Numbers. Sean and I talk about how the Divine Conspiracy helped to give J…

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LILR 103 | Joel Muddamalle on Pride and Humility 45:08

3M ago45:08

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ABOUT THE EPISODE Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, joins us on today’s episode of the Leaders in Living Rooms podcast. Addressing the topics of pride and humility, Dr. Joel urges a theological shift in our view of success. He outlines three fundamental steps for cultivating the necessary humility as …

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065 - The Divine Conspiracy Project: Overview with Jan Johnson 46:04

4M ago46:04

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Jan Johnson is an author, speaker, college professor, and spiritual director. Amongst the many books she's written, she co-authored the Study Guide for the Divine Conspiracy. Jan also serves in leadership for the Dallas Willard School of Kingdom Living. She is someone who knew Dallas well, has been interacting with the ideas from the Divine Conspir…

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LILR 102 | Les McKeown on Connecting the Leadership Dots 58:49

4M ago58:49

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Today, we welcome Les McKeown, author of "Predictable Success," to the podcast! Listen in to hear his insights on pattern recognition, self-awareness, and honesty in effective leadership. He encourages leaders to confront the internal voice of imposter syndrome in order to conquer it. Welcome to episode 102 of the Leaders in Living Rooms podcast wi…

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064 - Introducing The Divine Conspiracy Project 25:46

4M ago25:46

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Buy The Divine Conspiracy Reading Plan and Other Resources -------------------------------------------- To help support me and my work, which includes this podcast, you can make tax-deductible donations to: “WE Ministries” And mail it to: Mike Goldsworthy 6285 E. Spring St #474 Long Beach, CA 90808By mike goldsworthy

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LILR 101 | Sam Chand on Leadership Fitness and the Fallacy of Balance 48:32

4M ago48:32

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ABOUT THE EPISODE “You will grow only to the threshold of your pain.” Meet Sam Chand, author and leadership consultant who serves leaders worldwide as they seek personal and organizational growth. Sam expands on the topic of leadership pain in today’s episode. He asks pastors two key questions when discerning their leadership health. And while ther…

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LILR 100 | Guest Host Josh Surratt Asks Sean Anything 40:53

5M ago40:53

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“Trust comes from relationships.” Today, you’ll be hearing a familiar voice from the podcast. We’re flipping the script on episode 100, and Sean Morgan is interviewed today by Josh Surratt, Lead Pastor at Seacoast Church. How can we learn intentional leadership development from the military? What makes it easier to follow a lead pastor and make spa…

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LILR 099 | Wayne Cordeiro on Resiliency and the Leadership Pivot 38:40

5M ago38:40

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“Sometimes God says, ‘That was a nice idea, but it wasn’t a divine vision.’” Meet Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, founding pastor of the New Hope International Ministry. With inspiring insight into the nuances and necessities of pivoting as leaders, Pastor Wayne gives helpful cues to build resiliency in a way that healthily impacts your church. Welcome to Epis…

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LILR 098 | Finding Your Team with Chris Fletcher of Manna Church 59:21

6M ago59:21

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ABOUT THE EPISODE “Sometimes, you have the grace to receive a vision but not the grace to communicate it.” Meet Chris Fletcher, Lead Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville/Ft. Liberty. Today, we get to hear Chris’ insights on leadership transition. We’ll learn about the wisdom of ambiguity in the beginning, what changes with money and leaders as yo…

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063 - update and reflections 33:34

6M ago33:34

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where the space for faith podcast has been the past several months...what will it look like this year...and a few reflections from some of my learnings this past yearBy mike goldsworthy

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LILR 097 | Sean Morgan on Church Trends and Why They Matter 20:34

6M ago20:34

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“There are more people open to the Gospel than ever before.” Meet Sean Morgan, host of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast and Founder of The Ascent Leader. Today’s episode offers eight church trends all pastors should be aware of as we enter 2024. Sean’s insight not only points to these specific trends but also to what they mean for your church an…

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LILR 096 | Boardroom Health and Succession with Flatirons Elders 56:44

7M ago56:44

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“If you don’t have a healthy elder board in a church, you might as well not have an elder board.” Meet Darryl, Justin, and Jonathan, three of the four Flatirons Elders. In a special group interview, today’s episode gives insight into what honesty and integrity look like when played out on a healthy board. Find out why a healthy team does not mean “…

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LILR 095 | Brady Boyd on the Importance of a Pastor’s Pace of Sabbath Rest 37:38

7M ago37:38

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“Our enemy hates that we’re taking days of rest.” Meet Brady Boyd, Senior Pastor of New Life Church. Today’s episode is a reminder of the crucial ways Sabbath rest refuels a pastor’s soul. On a weekly basis, pastors carry an emotional and often traumatic weight as they shepherd their congregations. Today, Pastor Brady encourages all leaders to inco…

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LILR 094 | Stephen Foster of St Aldates, Oxford on the Difference Between Stuck Church and Revival 41:44

8M ago41:44

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“The church goes upward in age and inward in focus naturally…It’s only intentionally that the church goes downward in age and outward in focus.” Meet Stephen Foster, leader of St Aldates Church in Oxford and advisor to Alpha. Stephen brings a refreshing reminder of the need for churches to embrace a vision that moves the demographic downward in age…

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LILR 093 | Archie Coates on Building Congregational Trust in Transition with Competency and Healthy Disruptions 50:18

8M ago50:18

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“You can’t lead people or take them anywhere until they trust you.” Meet Archie Coates, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton. In a conversation about transitioning into a lead pastor role, Archie gives personal insights from his recent transition at HTB. He brings a healthy mix of humility and disruption to a seasoned church. Learn about the difference b…

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LILR 092 | Nicky Gumbel on the 3 Things Every Church can Improve 50:16

8M ago50:16

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“The only way to plant a church is through evangelism.” Meet Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha course and former vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London. Nicky’s enthusiasm for a better focus in church evangelism is life-giving and inspiring. He meets the challenges of today’s church with a sense of intentionality and strategy that will enc…

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Solitude 06: Question + Response 48:32

9M ago48:32

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How often should I practice solitude? What if I don’t have a good time or the right place to practice solitude? What if solitude makes me more anxious? These are all questions that you, our audience, wanted help with! Join John Mark Comer, Bethany Allen, and Bryan Rouanzoin on this final Question and Response episode of season 4 of the Rule of Life…

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LILR 091 | N.T. Wright on Israel and Gaza, Romans 8, and Advice for Pastors Today 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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“Justice and love are two halves of the same coin.” Meet N.T. Wright, the former Bishop of Durham, theologian, author, and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. Today, we are tackling current events in Israel and Gaza with a renewed perspective of lament. N.T. Wright brings a depth of wisdom that not only expands on our understanding of …

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Solitude 05: Encountering Our God with Emily P. Freeman 48:42

9M ago48:42

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In this podcast season so far, we’ve discussed two encounters that we may experience during solitude — an encounter with ourselves and an encounter with God. In this final interview of the season, John Mark Comer and Bryan Rouanzoin interview Emily P. Freeman about how solitude enables us to encounter the living God. Through this encounter, we can …

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Solitude 04: Encountering Our Enemies with Ken Shigematsu 47:45

9M ago47:45

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In solitude, we not only encounter ourselves and who we are before God, we also encounter the voices of others. We can be met with fear, regret, and external voices that may be challenging to distinguish from God or ourselves. Is this why solitude can be so challenging? How can we tell the difference between God’s voice and the voice of the enemy? …

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LILR 090 | Dave Stone on How To Be a Great Former Lead Pastor and Church Growth Lessons from CCV & Southeast 49:48

9M ago49:48

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“It’s a narcissistic leader who passes the baton and then hopes that the church diminishes or fails.” Meet Dave Stone, former lead pastor at Southeast Christian Church. Sharing from personal experiences, Dave gives us insight into healthy leadership transitions, including how to be the biggest champion for your successor, how to carry an interim pa…

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Solitude 03: Encountering Our Self with Bethany Allen 51:57

9M ago51:57

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Solitude is a place of encounter, where we confront the reality of who we are before God. There are so many voices, including our own false selves, that we use to curate who we are. But in solitude, we encounter our true selves — created and loved by God. And we are free to bring all of our selves before God for healing, prayer, and reflection. In …

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Solitude 02: The Quiet Place with John Ortberg 58:14

10M ago58:14

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Jesus regularly oscillated between rich time in community and beautiful time connecting with God in solitude in the eremos. The “quiet place” was an intentional space Jesus entered to be alone with God and himself. As apprentices of Jesus, we desperately need to set aside time for this too. In episode 1 of the Solitude season, Bethany Allen and Joh…

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Spiritual Leadership And Oswald Sanders For A New Generation 27:39

10M ago27:39

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By Bill Search | Lumivoz

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LILR 089 | Dan Reiland on Leadership Transitions and Measuring Success in Succession 53:05

10M ago53:05

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“To go too long, to go too far…big mistake.” Meet Dan Reiland, former Executive Pastor at 12Stone® Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dan’s example of transitioning as an outgoing pastor is one every pastor should take note of. With practical metrics on what successful transition looks like afterward, spiritual insights for staying in tune with God’…

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Solitude 01: An Introduction to the Solitude Practice 50:50

10M ago50:50

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Our world is noisier than it’s ever been. Between noise pollution, our phones, and the digital era we live in, it is now possible to be alone but never truly be alone. Solitude has essentially disappeared from our modern world. And yet, Jesus prioritized solitude. In the first episode of the Solitude season, Bethany Allen and Bryan Rouanzoin interv…

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LILR 088 | Resiliency During Challenging Transitions, Co-Pastoring, and Much More with Jared Herd 1:01:50

10M ago1:01:50

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“I have a radical ownership of everything I’m doing…By God’s grace, I’m waking up every day making a choice to lead God’s church.” Meet Jared Herd, Senior Pastor at The Church at Rancho Bernardo. Jared gives us a helpful look at his experience with a tough transition from a Co-Pastoring model. Listen in for practical wisdom on healthy Boards and th…

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The Life Changing Power of Community w/ John Ortberg 50:21

11M ago50:21

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By Bill Search | Lumivoz

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LILR 087 | Julian Lowe, LP at Oasis LA on Battling Pride and the Racial Divide 58:50

11M ago58:50

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“If you do nothing, the devil braids the church’s success and the health of your soul together, and he makes you think it’s the same thing.” Meet Julian Lowe, Lead Pastor at Oasis LA. In today’s episode, we hear a vulnerable and insightful look at what succession in leadership looked like for Julian. With honesty and transparency, we hear about the…

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062 - Meredith Miller -Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From 58:13

11M ago58:13

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Meredith Miller is a pastor and parent who helps grownups, and the kids they love, engage with the Bible and faith in ways that are life-giving, fun, and a fit for their real lives. We talk about why it's a more helpful goal for kids to develop trust with God than obedience, what God-centered storytelling looks like, Moral Therapeutic Deism, and a …

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