Best Mark Clifton Podcasts (2024)

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Why We Must Rethink the Smaller Church, Part 3: The New Opportunity 11:57

6h ago11:57

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While most people would consider a church with an average worship attendance of 50 to be small, those churches are larger than 50% of churches in America. In this three-part series, Thom and Jess discuss the implications of these developments. In this third of three podcasts, they show how smaller churches have more opportunities than ever. Resourc…

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Why We Must Rethink the Smaller Church, Part 2: The New Structure 12:10

6h ago12:10

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While most people would consider a church with an average worship attendance of 50 to be small, those churches are larger than 50% of churches in America. In this three-part series, Thom and Jess discuss the implications of these developments. In this second of three podcasts, they discuss how we should consider structuring smaller churches today. …

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Why We Must Rethink the Smaller Church, Part 1: The New Norm 11:44

6h ago11:44

11:44

While most people would consider a church with an average worship attendance of 50 to be small, those churches are larger than 50% of churches in America. In this three-part series, Thom and Jess discuss the implications of these developments. In this first of three podcasts, they discuss the reality of this new landscape. Resources: Chaney & Assoc…

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Erick Mota Interview 50:57

2d ago50:57

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Dad, Artist, PhD, Student Erick Mota sat down with Dave Noodlez for an exclusive TYPE88 Radio interview. Erick discusses his biggest artistic influences, the path to achieving success, and the best and toughest parts of being a professional artist. He also talks about how his background shapes his work and the vital role of art in society and so mu…

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Monday Motivation: How Intrinsic Motivation Drives Engagement and Productivity 6:33

3d ago6:33

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How can we unleash the power within? That’s the question I want to explore today as we focus on self-development this month. In Susan Fowler's book Why Motivating People Doesn't Work … and What Does? Susan emphasizes the significance of intrinsic motivation in driving engagement and productivity. She suggests that true engagement stems from meeting…

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Nurturing Health and Happiness: A Conversation with Dr. Mark Sullivan 39:13

7d ago39:13

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On today's episode I welcome Dr. Mark Sullivan, a board-certified internal medicine physician focused on holistic patient care. Dr. Sullivan shares his journey into medicine, influenced by his surgeon father and mentors like Dr. Edmund Pellegrino and Dr. David Gauss. We discuss Dr. Sullivan’s patient-centered approach, which emphasizes trust, empat…

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Why Are Conversions Down So Much in Churches? Part 2: The Priority Challenge 11:02

7d ago11:02

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All the data points to steep declines in conversions in churches in recent years. In this second of two parts, Thom and Jess examine why evangelism has become a lower priority in churches today. Spiritual warfare Fewer pastor role models The busy culture Resources: Chaney & Associates “Pray & Go” by Thom S. Rainer “When the People Pray” by Thom S. …

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Why Are Conversions Down So Much in Churches? Part 1: The Demographic Challenge 11:21

7d ago11:21

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All the data points to steep declines in conversions in churches in recent years. In this first of two parts, Thom and Jess look at the aging of church members as a major issue. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Effective Evangelistic Churches” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link) The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Church Answ…

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Is Church Membership Biblical? 12:50

7d ago12:50

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A common refrain among some self-identified Christians is that church membership is not in the Bible. Thom and Jess explore the background and reality of this issue from a biblical and cultural perspective. How “membership” became misconstrued. What does the Bible really say about membership? The paradigm shift began to take place with I Am a Churc…

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Gabriella Stella Interview, Family, Ball, Haus Of Expression, Poetry 56:14

9d ago56:14

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Poet, Hooper, Host, Dreamer Gabriella Stella sat down with Dave Noodlez for an exclusive TYPE88 Radio Interview. Gabriellas discusses Family, Poetry, The Haus of Expression, basketball, expansion, not being boxed in, the power of collaboration & so much more. Discover how Gabriella’s journey exemplifies living with a higher purpose and embracing li…

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Episode 70: Kathryn Brooks 1:16:38

9d ago1:16:38

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Kathryn Brooks is a Louisville singer-songwriter whose lived experiences in places like California, Pennsylvania, and New York City have informed her lyrics and music. She inserted herself into the local music scene in 2020 after moving back here because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and very quickly surrounded herself with supportive friends and music…

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Monday Motivation: How to Embrace a Growth Mindset 8:03

10d ago8:03

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How do leaders learn to embrace a growth mindset? After all, mindset serves as the gateway to change. Our potential to lead and drive change is tied to our ability to transform our mindset. We can only transform our lives as much as we transform our mindset. So, what blocks you from embracing this transformation? To find out more about my work, ple…

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Transforming Overwhelm into Action: A Journey from Trauma to Triumph 38:46

14d ago38:46

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Today my guest is motivational keynote speaker and high-performance coach, Corrie LoGiudice, who shares her powerful journey of transforming personal and professional challenges into a platform for helping others. Corrie discusses her initial struggles transitioning from waiting tables to becoming the senior vice president of a family-owned electro…

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Comfortable Ways to Talk about Giving in the Church 12:40

14d ago12:40

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Many pastors and church leaders don’t feel comfortable discussing money and giving in the church. Thom and Jess share some ways church leaders communicate giving in very natural (even supernatural) ways. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship” by J. Clif Christopher (affiliate link) …

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The Power of Redundancy to Communicate the Church’s Vision 11:49

14d ago11:49

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While pastors and staff may get tired of hearing themselves say the same thing every week, it can be highly effective. Thom and Jess discuss how pastors use redundant messaging to communicate a vision that sticks. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sp…

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How to Grow a Church through a Pastor’s Class 12:27

14d ago12:27

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Thom and Jess examine the power of groups in a church, focusing specifically on including a pastor’s class. It is absolutely amazing how many people, both church members and non-members, will join this class. Resources: Chaney & Associates “How to Lead a Healthy Small Group: A Practical and Easy-to-Use Guide” by Kevin Mills (affiliate link) The Eve…

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Monday Motivation: How to Embrace Well-Being During Times of Change 8:46

17d ago8:46

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In the midst of change, how do we maintain our well-being? After all, taking care of ourselves is crucial—it's at the core of our ability to adapt and thrive during change. I'm reminded of a powerful quote that resonates with me: "Changing me changes everything." Our personal growth directly impacts our ability to lead, grow our teams, and drive su…

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Three Powerful Relational Connections for Churches 11:09

20d ago11:09

11:09

Church members have many opportunities to connect with members of their community. Thom shares some of the ways effective churches are doing it. The porch ministry The single-parent connection Getting to know families through sports Bonus: Taking care of the car Resources: Upward Sports Know Your Community The Everything Church Resource Directory T…

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Turning Community Sports Leagues into Positives for Your Church 11:11

20d ago11:11

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Pastors and other church leaders often lament that community sports and travel teams have priority over church for many families. In this episode, Thom shares how you can turn this negative into a positive. When a church sponsors a team . . . You’ve got coaches! If the church had its league . . . Resources: Upward Sports The Everything Church Resou…

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Three Unconventional (But Highly Effective) Ways to Get Your Community to Come to Your Church 10:38

20d ago10:38

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In this episode, Thom looks at three ways some churches are reaching out to their communities. These are not traditional types of outreach, but they are proving to be highly effective. Build-your-own sports ministry Gifts for the neighborhood The power of “we’ve prayed for you” Resources: Upward Sports Good News Neighbors Toolkit The Everything Chu…

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Strategies for Building High-Performance Teams with Coach Jen Thornton 29:34

21d ago29:34

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On this episode, i am joined by Jen Thornton, a Dallas-based Gallup CliftonStrengths coach who leveraged her 20 years of HR and team development experience to start her own business, 304 Coaching, in 2017. Jen talks about her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, the challenges and rewards of starting her own business, and the passion that…

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Churches That Own Schools, Part 2: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 12:50

21d ago12:50

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One of the fast-growing movements in churches today is the growth of Christian schools owned and controlled by a church. There is indeed much to celebrate with this movement. But there are a few cautions as well. Thom unpacks these issues in two episodes. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Ch…

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Churches That Own Schools, Part 1: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 11:06

21d ago11:06

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One of the fast-growing movements in churches today is the growth of Christian schools owned and controlled by a church. There is indeed much to celebrate with this movement. But there are a few cautions as well. Thom unpacks these issues in two episodes. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Ch…

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Why the Conversion Growth Metric Is the Most Important Health Metric for Churches 11:34

21d ago11:34

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While we use many metrics to assess the health of churches, the most important is conversion growth. In this episode, Thom explains how to calculate it and why we are likely making a big mistake. Resources: Chaney & Associates Church Health Scorecard “Bridges of God: A Study in the Strategy of Missions” by Donald McGavran (affiliate link) “Understa…

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Episode 69: Jon Cherry 1:26:16

24d ago1:26:16

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Jon Cherry is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with a gift of gab and a sense of adventure. He landed in Louisville after being brought up on various Air Force bases and experienced a rather atypical educational situation through his teenage and college years before diving into music and finally photojournalism. Oh and hey he and JC both worke…

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Monday Motivation: 3 Ways to Lead Through Rapid Technological Change in the Workplace 8:44

24d ago8:44

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How do you lead through rapid technological change? As we focus on the topic of leading through change this month, we’re diving into how to lead during these exciting — yet challenging — times as technological advancements reshape our workplaces. So how can you as a leader adapt to rapidly changing technology in the workplace? This calls for leader…

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Learning How to Lead Through Crisis: A Conversation with Stephen Tang 37:38

28d ago37:38

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On today's show, I welcome Steve Tang, a distinguished figure who emerged from humble beginnings as the son of Chinese immigrants to become a CEO, chairman, Author and civic leader. Steve shares his inspiring journey, emphasizing the importance of education, resilience, and seizing opportunities in high-growth environments. He talks about leading t…

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The Curse of Transfer Growth, Part 3: The Plight of Smaller Churches 10:53

28d ago10:53

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You can’t find much, if any, historical evidence for embracing transfer growth in American churches until around 1970. In this third of three episodes, Thom shows how smaller churches in America reaped the consequences of the adulation of transfer growth. Resources: Chaney & Associates How the Boomers Killed Many American Churches (The Church Answe…

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The Curse of Transfer Growth, Part 2: The Loss of Evangelistic Urgency 11:08

28d ago11:08

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You can’t find much, if any, historical evidence for embracing transfer growth in American churches until around 1970. In this second of three episodes, Thom laments how transfer growth moved many churches from urgency to complacency. Resources: Chaney & Associates How the Boomers Killed Many American Churches (The Church Answers Podcast, 3-Part Se…

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The Curse of Transfer Growth, Part 1: You Must Understand Different Types of Growth 11:26

28d ago11:26

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You can’t find much, if any, historical evidence for embracing transfer growth in American churches until around 1970. In this first of three episodes, Thom unpacks Sam Rainer’s four types of church growth. Resources: Chaney & Associates How the Boomers Killed Many American Churches (The Church Answers Podcast, 3-Part Series) The Everything Church …

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Episode 68: Noam Blitzer 1:17:00

1M ago1:17:00

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Noam Blitzer is the chef/owner of Meesh Meesh Mediterranean restaurant in Louisville's NULU neighborhood. He's also contributed his culinary talents to local places like Red Hog and Wiltshire on Market as well as restaurants in Boston, South Carolina, and more. As far as we can tell, he's the first professional chef to ever appear on this very podc…

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Monday Motivation: How to Create a Culture of Team Engagement 7:42

1M ago7:42

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A recent Gallup study shows a concerning trend: workplace engagement has plummeted to an 11-year low. As leaders, it is crucial to cultivate a culture of engagement among our teams. Yet, this goal is far from easy. To address this challenge, we can look to companies like Spotify, who have pioneered innovative approaches to keep their employees moti…

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Jahtiek Long 'All The Lines In Between' with Sir Clifton Interview 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

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Tune in for an exclusive interview with Jahtiek Long as he discusses his highly anticipated new album, "All the Lines Inbetween." In this conversation with Dave Noodlez, Jahtiek discusses the inspiration behind his latest work, his creative process, and the personal experiences that influenced the album. Learn about the stories behind the songs, th…

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