Best Orthodox Christian Leadership Podcasts (2025)

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Salvation Is from the Jews: Introduction 31:44

24h ago31:44

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In John's Gospel, we find a unique narrative of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at a well. He shows her deep compassion, speaking with her, honouring her, calling out her sin while calling her into the Kingdom. As a Samaritan, she represents the gentiles, the nations who are not part of the covenant community, being brought in. There is a particula…

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AI and the Future of Faith Aligned Investing: Bryan Taylor | Episode 361 13:01

4d ago13:01

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Striving to create a significant impact with time, resources, and finances? Bryan Taylor reveals how one can utilize AI, investing, and faith-aligned stewardship. He also explores practical methods that reflect how one can use Socially Responsible Investing, Environmental Social Governance, and Biblically Responsible Investing to help ensure that t…

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The Courage to Do Work that Matters: Robin John | Episode 360 11:52

10d ago11:52

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Robin John highlights how gratitude and faithfulness give us the courage to pursue work that truly matters. His story shows that God moves through those who remain steadfast, even when their choices stand in contrast to the surrounding culture. He challenges us to consider whether we prioritize our own comfort or choose to serve the needs of others…

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Called & Confident: Madison Prewett Troutt | Episode 359 14:38

18d ago14:38

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Madison Prewett Troutt, a podcaster, speaker, and author, unveils the meaning of being called and confident. Her featured talk challenges us not to forget our first love, to understand that until we know who God is, we won't know who we are, and to resist sin and seek repentance. Resources: You may also like It's Personal by Lauren Tomlin Create a …

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Our Response to the TRC Call to Action 15:55

26d ago15:55

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This final episode of the season, recorded on 5 November 2024, is available in full for subscribers to our Patreon channel. This is an edited version of the original episode which discusses more of the varied responses to the response we drafted to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Please do check out www.archdiocese.ca/orthodox-church-and-i…

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Healthy Leadership In Unhealthy Cultures: Carey Nieuwhof | Episode 358 23:22

26d ago23:22

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It's no secret that leaders are often tasked with the challenge of leading people and organizations with unhealthy cultures. Drawing from years of pastoral and organizational experience, Carey Nieuwhof shares his theologically driven insights on how leaders can cultivate healthy leadership in unhealthy cultures. Resources: You may also like Uncover…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Drafting a Response to the TRC Call for Action 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Fr Yuri presents a first draft of a statement to post on the Canadian Orthodox Church's website that will serve as a (somewhat informal) response to the TRC, that he prepared based on the previous episodes of this season. Paragraph by paragraph, Fr Geoffrey offers suggestions on how to strengthen the message, making sure that the theology is clear,…

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The Family Estrangement Trend: Matthias Barker | Episode 357 16:57

1M ago16:57

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Unresolved trauma, abandonment, and disappointment have become the status quo for many families in our society. In today's episode, Matthias unravels The Family Estrangement Trend, walking through ways we can embrace and explore the pain of family estrangement rather than run from it. Resources: You may also like On the Edge of Burnout by Rebekah L…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Orthodoxy and Indigenous Peoples - UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 40:18

1M ago40:18

40:18

In this week's episode, we focus our discussion on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Parsing out each word in that title - what does it mean to be a "person", and "indigenous", what are "rights" - there is plenty to talk about, and we draw on ideas from Fr Thomas Hopko, Martin Luther King and Tom Holland (the historian, not th…

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No Topic Off Limits Church: Matt Chandler | Episode 356 16:01

1M ago16:01

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In today's episode, Pastor Matt Chandler brings us a sobering yet hopeful message for today's Church: courage without Christlikeness isn't courage at all. Too many leaders either retreat to avoid fallout or hide behind precision to avoid engagement. Both, Matt reminds us, abandon the flock in a culture desperate for truth and grace. Resources: You …

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Orthodoxy and Indigenous Peoples - Reconnecting 31:16

2M ago31:16

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We return to our series after a summer away, having had time to reflect on the discussion with Deacon John. Among other things, it serves as a good reminder that it can be all too easy to approach this issue with high level ideas and concepts. The truth is that on all sides of this issue can be found very real people, affected in very real ways, wh…

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Work With Your Hands: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 355 14:02

2M ago14:02

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Today's episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, Work with Your Hands, Rebekah helps us see the importance of using the two hands God has given us, not only to build beautiful things, but to use them as an act of worship. Resources: You may also like Cultivating Virtue by David Brooks. Create a…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Perspectives on Orthodoxy and Indigenous Peoples - Deacon John Schantz 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our special guest Fr Dcn John Schantz, who shares his family's background and its connection to missionary work with Indigenous persons, and his professional work as a pediatric cardiologist serving a population in which Indigenous people are affected disproportionately. In this thoughtful discussion, w…

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The Gen Alpha Opportunity: Grant Skeldon I Episode 354 15:20

2M ago15:20

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Today's episode features Grant Skeldon. Author, speaker, and Next Gen Director of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Gen Alpha Opportunity, Grant helps us understand how you and I can not only connect with Gen Alpha, but how we can go about leading them and discipling them well. Resources: You may also like Creating Space for an Outpouring by Zach M…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Reviewing the Other Churches' Responses 40:45

2M ago40:45

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Words matter. Sometimes words fall short and they disappear in short order, yet when done right they make a profound impact and can be remembered and quoted decades and even centuries later (think Nostra Aetate, or the Creed). In this episode, we take a look at the statements made by other Canadian churches in response to the Truth and Reconciliati…

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The Cost of Conversation: Gabe Lyons | Episode 353 23:08

2M ago23:08

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Today's episode features Gabe Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. In this episode, The Cost of Conversation, Gabe explores how meaningful dialogue—not just talking more—is essential in our polarized age, and he highlights what it really costs us to engage in it well. Though the costs are real, Gabe emphasizes the payoff: deeper tr…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Orthodoxy on Turtle Island 40:54

2M ago40:54

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In today's episode, we focus our discussion on Orthodoxy in relation to the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. As in the last episode when we spoke about St Stephen of Perm, there are many North American saints who "got it right" as well, recognizing the theological similarities and compatibility between various forms of indigenous spirituality a…

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How to Focus in Chaos: Jessica Hook | Episode 352 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Today's episode features Jessica Hook—an accomplished artist turned champion shooter who has spent over a decade competing in action shooting sports. With a background in both the video game industry and high-pressure competition, Jessica has learned what it takes to stay focused when chaos hits. She shares practical wisdom on building mental disci…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: History of Orthodoxy and Indigenous Peoples (Outside North America) 44:28

3M ago44:28

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In this episode, Fr Yuri and Fr Geoffrey focus in on how Orthodoxy has historically approached its mission of bringing Christianity to other cultures, before coming to North America (don't worry, we'll get to North America soon!). If we look honestly at the history of how Orthodox Christians have shared the Good News, we didn't always get it right,…

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Establish Daily Rhythms: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 351 14:03

3M ago14:03

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Today's episode features Rebekah Lyons—author, speaker, and co-founder of THINQ Media. Rebekah is passionate about helping people take charge of their emotional health, and in this talk she shares four life-giving rhythms that calm inner chaos and make space for a flourishing life. In a time when anxiety, panic, and depression are on the rise, thes…

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Land, Leadership, and Liturgy: Orthodoxy and Indigenous Peoples - Introduction 31:35

3M ago31:35

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If we are truly to be the Canadian Orthodox Church, we need to be attuned to our people. Throughout this season, Fr Geoffrey and Fr Yuri will explore ways that the Liturgy can (and should) reflect the place we're in, and specifically how we can effectively work with the efforts of Truth & Reconciliation with the indigenous peoples of Canada in an i…

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Choosing Hope in Depression: Gloria Umanah | Episode 350 16:50

3M ago16:50

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Today's episode features Gloria Umanah—spoken-word artist, visionary of Hope Booth, and founder of The Ex-Nihilo Collective. Grant Skeldon, THINQ Next Gen Director, interviews Gloria about her story and the hope she found in the midst of depression. Gloria reminds us of the power of community in a lonely world and the truth that every person with a…

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Mental Health Practices: Curt Thompson | Episode 349 25:41

3M ago25:41

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Today's episode features Dr. Curt Thompson—psychiatrist, speaker, author, and podcast host of Being Known and NeuroFaith (A THINQ Media Podcast). He unpacks why anxiety has become the dominant emotion for the next generation and how we can respond with healthier practices. Dr. Thompson offers practical tools for calming anxiety, regulating emotions…

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The Future of War: Alina Polyakova | Episode 348 13:32

3M ago13:32

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Today's episode features Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). She's a leading voice on transatlantic relations, European security, Russia and Ukraine, tech policy, and populism. At a time when global alliances are being tested and democratic institutions face real pressure, Dr. Polyakova brings c…

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Raising Children That Shift Culture: Mark and Jan Foreman | Episode 347 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Are you a parent or grandparent who wants to shift and shape culture? You'll enjoy today's episode! We're featuring an important talk from our THINQ library by Mark and Jan Foreman: Raising Children That Shift Culture. Mark and Jan are pastors, authors, and the parents behind the Switchfoot frontmen, Jon and Tim Foreman. They share wisdom from thei…

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The Fallacy of Control: Sharon Hodde Miller | Episode 346 16:27

4M ago16:27

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In today's episode, we're featuring a talk from our THINQ library called "The Fallacy of Control" by pastor & author Sharon Hodde Miller. Sharon challenges the cultural lie that tells us control is peace. She describes how the illusion of control only fuels anxiety, fractures relationships, and burdens us with unrealistic expectations. If you're ho…

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New, Not Next: Christine Caine | Episode 345 26:53

4M ago26:53

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Today's episode features a talk from the THINQ library by Christine Caine called New, Not Next. Christine is an author, speaker, evangelist, and founder of A21 Campaign, an organization that combats human trafficking. Christine flips a cultural script we've all felt: the pressure to chase the next title, the next opportunity, the next version of su…

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From Shame to Purity: Mo Isom Aiken | Episode 344 14:18

4M ago14:18

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Today's episode is a courageous and necessary one. You're going to hear from Mo Isom Aiken, Founder of Bold Life International, who shares about one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood topics in the Church: sexuality. In her talk, From Shame to Purity, Mo doesn't shy away from the pain, confusion, or silence many of us have experienced in…

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How to Think Well: QUESTIONS | Gabe Lyons | Episode 343 12:35

4M ago12:35

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As thought leaders, it's our job to ask better questions than the rest of the world. In this episode, Gabe Lyons wraps up our 5-part series on the THINQ Framework, unpacking the final piece–the "Q" for "QUESTIONS." Listen in to find out how QUESTIONS are the tool that uncovers our assumptions and motivations and the compass that keeps our convictio…

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How to Think Well: NUANCE | Gabe Lyons | Episode 342 10:33

5M ago10:33

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In this week's episode, Gabe Lyons unpacks the "N" for "NUANCE" in the THINQ Framework. He shares how NAUNCE is often misunderstood, but learning to hold tension, acknowledge complexity, and speak with grace is essential if we want to reflect the character of Jesus in today's polarized culture. Tune in to learn how we can communicate truth with bot…

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