Best Markus White Podcasts (2024)

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236. Supporting Families with Autism in Your Church, with David Quel 37:56

4d ago37:56

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! How can our churches reach out to families with autistic members in such a way that the Gospel is good news for them? And how might we need to adapt the way we do church in order to be good news for those with autism in their families? Dr. David Quel, adjunct professor at Wesley Theological Sem…

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235. Exercising Power with Integrity, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:01

11d ago7:01

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore the concept of power within the framework of discipleship and adaptive leadership, inspired by a quote from Michael Rhodes. They discuss how power, when used responsibly, can prevent harm and support the vulnerable, such as orphans, immigrants, and widows…

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234. Political Power and American Evangelicalism, with Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory 41:11

18d ago41:11

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Here in the U.S. the impact of the election and the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are inescapable. In this episode, Tim Alberta, author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism, discusses the unsettling trend of political polarization …

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233. Aligning with God's Work in the World, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:04

25d ago8:04

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore how to discern and join in what God is doing in the world. They discuss the importance of humility, recognizing God's ongoing work beyond the church, and adopting practical spiritual disciplines. Tod shares personal practices, like evening prayers of grat…

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232. Learning from Jesus, with Yolanda Solomon, author of Discipleship as Holy Collaboration 41:50

1M ago41:50

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! How does Jesus go about transforming individual lives and entire societies? And what role do we play in that work of transformation? Yolanda Solomon, author of Discipleship as Holy Collaboration, helps us get clarity on these questions as she shares her insights on how to build a nurturing comm…

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231. Navigating Grief and Life Transitions, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:05

1M ago7:05

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger unpack a poignant quote from Adam McHugh, discussing the often-overlooked grief experienced during life transitions such as career changes and identity shifts. They reflect on Adam's personal journey from pastoral ministry to becoming a wine sommelier, emphasizin…

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230. The Power of an 8-word Mission Statement, with Tod Bolsinger 36:02

2M ago36:02

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger, Executive director of the Church Leadership Institute, discusses how to maintain a commitment to your mission even in the face of resistance. He also unpacks the importance of trust in leadership, as well as how to craft and use a powerful mission statement guide you in your chur…

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229. The Fear-Driven Church, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:49

2M ago7:49

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from episode 216 with guests Brad Strawn and Warren Brown. The quote highlights the perception that contemporary Christianity in the United States is more known for what it opposes than for what it supports. Tod Bolsinger explores this phenomenon,…

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228. Dismantling the Myth of the White God, with Grace Ji-Sun Kim, author of When God Became White 21:52

2M ago21:52

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Grace Ji-Sun Kim, theology professor at Earlham School of Religion and the author of When God Became White, discusses how cultural forces throughout history have shaped the portrayal of both God and Jesus as white males, and how that portrayal has hurt our ability to be the leaders we need to b…

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227. Effective Team Management, a Quick Conversation withTod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:42

2M ago6:42

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Mike Bonem, which underscores the importance of empowering team members to fulfill their roles. They explore the necessity of recruiting the right people and then giving them the freedom to execute their tasks effectively. Tod emphasizes the …

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226. Tackling Toxic Polarization in Your Church, with Allen Hilton and Andrew Hanauer 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Allen Hilton, Executive Director of A House United, and Andrew Hanauer, CEO of One America Movement, bring a wealth of experience and practical insight into how our churches can navigate political and cultural division, especially during this very divisive election season. We explore their stra…

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225. God's Work in the In-Between, a Quick Conversation withTod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:16

3M ago7:16

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the importance of transitions in both individual and organizational life, as highlighted by a quote from Terry Walling. They explore the concept of the "in between," likening it to the liminal space where significant transformation occurs. Bolsinger empha…

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224. Leadership Through the Lens of Hebrews, with Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation 39:11

3M ago39:11

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of the book of Hebrews, drawing parallels between Jesus’ steadfast priesthood and the role of modern pastors and leaders. Her reflections on enduring hope, resilience, and the…

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223. Discovering Where God is Already at Work, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:30

3M ago7:30

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger engage in a discerning conversation about the leadership and mission implications of the idea that God is already pesent in every culture. They consider the respect and humility required when entering new cultures and relationships, especially with the understand…

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222. Building a Multi-Inclusive Church, with Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, authors of Church for Everyone 39:40

3M ago39:40

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, the authors of Church For Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community, explore the importance of multi-inclusivity in church leadership, the need to empower young people in decision-making, and the steps required to break down socio-economic and cultural barriers …

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221. Miroslav Volf's Take on Moving Forward, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:24

4M ago8:24

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this conversation, challenging us to resist nostalgia and the allure of a past era—like the 1960s, when the church thrived in a very different context. Reflecting on a quote from Miroslav Volf, Bolsinger, together with Markus Watson, …

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220. Leading Through Tragedy, Adversity, and Crisis, with Gayle Beebe, author of The Crucibles that Shape Us 43:43

4M ago43:43

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In ministry leadership, how we respond to crises significantly impacts not just our journey, but also the communities we serve. Painful experiences like this can be crucibles that mold our character, highlight the importance of emotional presence, and underscore the need for institutional stami…

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219. The Role of Joy in Effective Church Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:52

4M ago7:52

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode explores the critical role of joy in fostering deep connections within our communities. As Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson consider how an atmosphere of joy can be crafted and communicated through our actions, they discuss how this translates to effective ministry and church leader…

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218. Trust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership, with Mike Bonem, author of The Art of Leading Change 43:54

4M ago43:54

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Strong sermons, pastoral care and counseling, leading Bible studies. These are all really important for effective ministry leadership. But leading a church or organization is more than just that, isn’t it? In this episode, Mike Bonem--consultant, coach, and author of The Art of Leading Change--…

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217. Holding on or Venturing Forth, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:43

5M ago6:43

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger reflect on their passion for exploration as an essential element of leadership, discussing the current crisis where the church often resists change and clings to the past rather than venturing into the unknown. Together, they explore the challenges in embracing e…

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216. Overcoming 'Puny' Spirituality, with Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life 37:52

5M ago37:52

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life, explain how contemporary Christian practices can often lead to what they call a 'puny' experience of Christianity that elevates personal feelings of closeness to God over outward expressions of faith. They argue…

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215. The Contagion of Anxiety in Spiritual Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:16

5M ago8:16

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode unpacks the concept of differentiation—how it allows us to recognize when someone else's anxiety affects us and vice versa, and the significance of maintaining our personal identity while staying connected in relationships. With vivid examples and relatable scenarios, we'll explore…

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214. Leading with Purpose and Authenticity, with Tommy Nixon, CEO of Urban Youth Workers Initiative 37:50

5M ago37:50

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Healthy leadership is about paying attention to what God is up to in the people we’re leading. Our job, then, is not to force people to be something they’re not so they can support our own initiatives. Our job is to take note of how our people are wired and then help them live that out for the …

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213. Embracing Limitations as a Ministry Resource, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:06

6M ago6:06

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the powerful reminder that as pastors and leaders, we are not God and that recognizing our human limitations can prevent dysfunction within our ministries. This conversation will shed light on the protective nature of limitations for both…

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212. Unlearning Old Paradigms for Kingdom Leadership, with Terry Walling, author of Unlikely Nomads 41:27

6M ago41:27

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Terry Walling is Founder and President of Leader Breakthru and the author of Unlikely Nomads. In this episode, Terry Walling shares about people he calls “nomads.” They love Jesus, but they don’t love the more traditional expressions of the church. They want to be part of the church, but the wa…

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211. Fire and Suffering, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:23

6M ago7:23

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson unpack a powerful quote from Steve Carter, "You only learn resilience through the fire and through the suffering." This quote emerged from Steve Carter's experience of letting go of everything he had known and worked towards when he offered his r…

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210. Cultivating Cultural Competence, with Daniel Lee, author of Doing Asian American Theology 38:39

6M ago38:39

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Daniel Lee is the academic dean for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Doing Asian American Theology. Daniel Lee discusses the fact that each of us does theology from a particular persepective. Recognizing our own "particularities" m…

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209. Abdication and Abuse, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:28

6M ago6:28

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore a powerful quote from Lisa Lamb: "An abdication of leadership is also an abuse of leadership." Lisa's perspective as a preaching professor adds a unique angle to the discussion, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to recognize and …

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208. Letting Go in Leadership to Move Forward in Life, with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone 35:47

7M ago35:47

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this conversation, Adam McHugh, the author of Blood From a Stone, opens up about his transition from ministry as a hospice chaplain to the world of wine, becoming a wine tour guide and sommelier. Adam shares about the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with redefining one's identity and…

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207. The Vital Role of Vocation, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:27

7M ago7:27

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the transformative power of vocation as they discuss a poignant quote by Steven Garber. Join them as they unpack how each person's calling is woven into the very meaning of God's work in the world. They shed light on the profound implicat…

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206. The Healing Power of Pilgrimage, with Jon Huckins, Director of Journey Home 39:12

7M ago39:12

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! When I walked the Camino de Santiago in 2022, it was something I had been longing to do for years. After a fairly traumatic experience at a church I'd been serving, the thought of just walking with Jesus for an extended time felt like exactly what I needed. I walked the Camino together with Jon…

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205. How Can Disequilibrium Strengthen Your Church? A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:02

7M ago7:02

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the concept of disequilibrium and its impact on systems, leadership, and organizational health. They discuss how prolonged equilibrium can be detrimental to a system's ability to adapt and innovate, and how crises and moments of disequili…

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204. How to Cultivate Presence in Your Community, with Tim Soerens, author of Everywhere You Look 37:35

8M ago37:35

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Would your neighborhood even notice if your church ceased to exist? I imagine that’s a question many of us have thought about. Maybe you’ve even posed that question to your congregation. Maybe the question should be, as churches, how do we become more present to our neighborhood.? That’s what I…

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203. Hybrid Worship and Long-Term Adaptation, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:22

8M ago7:22

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the technological challenges faced by congregations during the pandemic. They discuss a quote from Scott Thumma about the hybrid and customizable nature of the world and its implications for congregations. Tod shares insights on the importance of aligning…

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202. The Sacredness of Business, with Barry Rowan, author of The Spiritual Art of Business 36:35

8M ago36:35

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Barry Rowan has had a 40-year career in leading businesses after graduating from Harvard Business School. He and his wife are entering into a new encore calling, which includes his new book, The Spiritual Art of Business. Barry Rowan, in this episode, challenges the dualism of the sacred and th…

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201. Understanding Change and Transition, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:35

8M ago7:35

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the distinction between change and transition. Quoting D. Michael Lindsay, they discuss how change happens in an instant, whereas transition unfolds over weeks, months, and sometimes years. Bolstering this idea with personal anecdotes, they delve into the…

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200. The Justice Feast, with Michael Rhodes, author of Just Discipleship 34:30

9M ago34:30

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Michael Rhodes is lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College and the author of Just Discipleship: Biblical Justice in an Unjust World. From the biblical concept of justice and the role of worship in shaping our approach to justice, to the practicalities of addressing poverty and racial …

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199. Being Your Authentic Self in Professional Ministry, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:07

9M ago8:07

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the challenge of being fully authentic as a ministry leader. The conversation centers around a quote from Sara Bereza, highlighting the difficulty people in professional ministry face when trying to be their true selves. Through an explor…

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198. Clergy, Congregations, and Hope After the Pandemic, with Scott Thumma, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research 42:18

9M ago42:18

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Scott Thumma is Professor of Sociology of Religion at Hartford International University and Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Scott is also Principal Investigator of a study titled Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations. In this episode, Scott Thumma shares insig…

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197. Meaningful Risk, A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:19

9M ago7:19

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson unpack a quote by Andy Crouch emphasizes the importance of finding the right meaningful risk in unlocking flourishing for both oneself and those entrusted to their care. Tod and Markus discuss the concept of meaningful risk as distinct from mere risk-taking, emph…

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196. Overcoming Bad Religion, with Todd Hunter, author of What Jesus Intended 35:14

9M ago35:14

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Todd Hunter leads Churches for the Sake of Others, a diocese of the Anglican Church in North America, and is the author of What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion. In this episode, Todd Hunter and I discuss “bad religion,” “good religion,” and what it means to be t…

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195. Cultivating Vision through Listening, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:15

10M ago7:15

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this quick conversation Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore a thought-provoking quote from Alexia Salvatierra, a professor at Centro Latino at Fuller Theological Seminary. The quote, "If you don't listen, you can't see what God is doing," sparks a deep discussion on the importance of lis…

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194. Saudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff Crosby, author of The Language of the Soul 39:34

10M ago39:34

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Jeff Crosby is President and CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian pulishers, and the author of The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts. In this episode, I’m speaking with Jeff Crosby about our longings. We discuss a Portuguese word—saudade—which, according…

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193. The Power of Healthy Anger in Ministry, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:43

10M ago7:43

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the role of anger in leadership. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing anger in a healthy way, shifting the focus from retaliation to addressing the systems that need to be changed. They highlight the significance of understanding …

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192. Leading Change Without Authority, with Roy Inzunza, Corporate Chaplain 35:14

10M ago35:14

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Roy Inzunza is corporate chaplain at Hoehn Motors in San Diego and works as an adaptive leadership coach with Tod Bolsinger. In this episode, Roy Inzunza shares about his experience as a corporate chaplain. He shares not only how he began to see needs in the staff and in the organization that n…

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191. Thriving Church Leadership in Uncertain Times, with Heather James, Matt Lake, and Jonny Weir 37:22

11M ago37:22

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, we’ve gathered a panel of experienced coaches in the world of church ministry to discuss the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing landscape and the importance of embracing an adaptive approach to ministry leadership. Joining Markus Watson on the panel are Matt Lake, Jon…

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190. Harnessing Conflict for Positive Change, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:46

11M ago7:46

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger discuss a quote from Jeff Crosby. The quote, "The absence of conflict is not always possible nor always good," sparks a conversation about the importance of healthy conflict in leadership and personal growth. They share their experiences as an Enneagram 9 and an …

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189. Ministry Leadership in a Pluralistic World, with Jay Kim, author of One Jesus One People 37:04

11M ago37:04

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Jay Kim is lead pastor at Westgate Church in the Silicon Valley, and author of a new study on Colossians titled, One Jesus, One People. Syncretism refers to the blending of two belief systems. In this episode, Jay Kim and Markus Watson discuss syncretism in terms of its subtle effects on the ch…

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Markus Eulig Talks About his Career, Humor, PC Culture, and His New Book 35:06

11M ago35:06

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Welcome to this week's episode of Lost in Berlin! This week we went to the Frankfurt Book Fare and met with Markus to drink wine, talk about life, and have a good laugh. Drink up, and enjoy! If you like what you see, don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell so you'll never miss an off-the-clock episode! Follow us on social media: TikTok: https:/…

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188. Leading People While Following Jesus, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:43

11M ago6:43

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Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss a quote from Scot McKnight. The quote challenges the notion that leaders ought to control and asserts, instead, that leaders, particularly pastors, are actually followers of Jesus. Bolsinger emphasizes the importance of biblical leadership, rooted in self…

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