In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Rich Sanders about his new book The Christian Capitalist. Rich is a pastor, small business owner, healthcare attorney, retired adjunct professor at Emory University, and former intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife, Rebekah, met at church in 1996, have been blessed …

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Microchruches. We started off this new season with a series on a resource we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about one particular tool that is part of the Calling Lab experience: Personality. The Calling Lab aims…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Tim Walker about his incredible church planting journey as well as an exciting business he is building. Tim planted Restored Church 12 years ago in Wilkes Barre, PA. Tim describes Restored Church as an urban church that is primarily of and for the poor. They’ve seen God do incredibl…

Bethlie Young is the wife of evangelist Dave Young and mother of five children. She was originally from Newark, Ohio, but now lives in Milton, Florida when she is not traveling around the country assisting her husband as he has opportunities to preach. We were privileged to have Bethlie speak at our First Ladies’ retreat of 2024. Her theme for the …

Bethlie Young is the wife of evangelist Dave Young and mother of five children. She was originally from Newark, Ohio, but now lives in Milton, Florida when she is not traveling around the country assisting her husband as he has opportunities to preach. We were privileged to have Bethlie speak at our first ladies’ retreat of 2024. Her theme for the …

Bethlie Young is the wife of evangelist Dave Young and mother of five children. She was originally from Newark, Ohio, but now lives in Milton, Florida when she is not traveling around the country assisting her husband as he has opportunities to preach. We were privileged to have Bethlie speak at our first ladies’ retreat of 2024. Her theme for the …

Bethlie Young is the wife of evangelist Dave Young and mother of five children. She was originally from Newark, Ohio, but now lives in Milton, Florida when she is not traveling around the country assisting her husband as he has opportunities to preach. We were privileged to have Bethlie speak at our first ladies’ retreat of 2024. Her theme for the …

Welcome to Season 5 of Microchurches! Thanks for joining in with us this fall and we're starting off strong with a series around a resource that we get asked about a lot, which is our Calling Lab. In this episode, we'll be joined by Stacy Gaskins and Jeremy Stephens to hear about what a Calling Lab experience is meant to be, and the ways it is mean…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les dive into the heartfelt journeys of Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy. Rusty, motivated by his mother’s miraculous recovery from stage 4 cancer, founded Brio Medical Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work, deeply rooted in his faith, is guided by scriptures from Psalms and a desire to help other…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les talk with Whitney Johnson about how she is finding opportunities for ministry everywhere as a result of her service-based business. In recent years, Whitney has launched her own cleaning business with a focus of specifically serving the elderly. She shares how this is a community that is often…

Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! We are almost ready to launch Season 5 on October 2nd, 2024. But in the meantime, we have a bonus episode with special guest Rich Robinson, where we'll talk through the four-phase framework outlined in his new book, All Change, to navigate adaptive challenges and help ministries, churches, and organization…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we share the story of our friend Tyson Priest who has been on an incredible journey over the past few years. Tyson planted and led a church in rural Indiana for a season, until it became apparent that the time had come to close the doors of the church. While on one hand this certainly represents the death…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we are celebrating the powerful question of “Why?” Jon shares how so often we simply accept the status quo as it is because it’s what has been handed down to us and no one has really challenged the old paradigms by asking WHY. But when we pause long enough to ask the question of WHY, we can open our minds…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les celebrate the three-year anniversary of EntrePastors by each sharing some of the defining moments in their own lives which played a large role in their decisions to think and act differently as it pertains to the financial model with which they approach pastoral ministry. They want you the lis…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Les talks with long-time pastor Dan Scott. Dan served Christ Church during a season in which a powerful move of the Holy Spirit took place as people were inspired, equipped, and released to go into the world and lean into their God-given gifts and talents in the marketplace. Dan captures many of the amazi…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon is going to dive into a subject that might be tough for some pastors to hear. We’re going to talk about how to overcome a spirit of entitlement. At first glance, this might not seem to have much to do with you…or does it? Jon unpacks how living in poverty can ultimately produce people who come to feel…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we talk with Mike Henry, founder of Follower of One, a nonprofit that helps believers integrate their faith with their work in the marketplace. Mike shares his story of coming to Christ years ago and feeling passionate about his new found faith, yet frustrated with the disconnect he often felt between the…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we're joined by Dustin Heiner, a real estate investment expert who transitioned from being a pastor to achieving financial independence through real estate. In this episode, Dustin delves into the nuts and bolts of building a successful real estate investment business, from finding the right city and prop…

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, hosts Jon and Les are joined by Elaine Lankford, founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. Elaine's incredible journey from a nursing career to empowering Christian female entrepreneurs is nothing short of remarkable. We'll dive into her personal story of transition, the …

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Michael Shafer, co-founder and Executive Director of G6 Allies. Not only has Michael served in pastoral ministry for his entire adult life, he has especially grown to have a heart for serving pastors. He is keenly aware of how church leaders and their families are often overwhelmed b…

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les have a conversation with pastor, business coach, and leadership expert Kevin Elworth. Kevin unpacks a powerful principle that, “Your future is designed by the questions you’re willing to answer.” Often in our lives and ministries, we find ourselves experiencing less than amazing results becaus…

On this special Independence Day episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we pause for a moment to not only celebrate our nation’s independence, but to recognize the reality that many people are still living in bondage in a free society…even pastors! The truth is we encounter pastors every week who are trapped in a system of pastoral poverty and often …

On this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes dive into a rich conversation with their guest, Devin Schurbert. Devin shares his extraordinary journey of faith, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. From adoption to creating successful youth ministries and multi-million-dollar businesses, Devin’s path is nothing short of …

How often have you heard the phrase, “Just have faith,” in regards to pastors and their financial situation? In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk about this often-used cliche and some of the underlying problems with it. Even though at first blush this advice sounds very spiritual, there are many other variables to consider w…

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we're thrilled to dive deep into the inspiring journey of Trevor Hislop, a former pastor who transitioned into the entrepreneurial world of mental health care. Join hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes as they explore how Trevor founded LiveWell Behavioral Health to address crucial gaps in community mental h…

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 9 | Titus 2:1 | January 5, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we are excited to have Rob Wentz join us in a dynamic conversation about leadership coaching and effective communication. Rob, a seasoned leadership coach with 20 years of experience in radio broadcasting, sheds light on his journey from struggling with self-expression to becoming a communication expert.…

A Biblical Theology of Conservative Worship | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 8 | Mark 9 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les sit down with Dawn Marasco to talk about the ministry/business she is building as she is serving others who are in need of deep healing like God has done for her. Dawn shares her powerful story of how God met her at a place of deep pain and trauma in her past and brought healing and wholeness …

Aesthetics at the Heart of Wise Judgment | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 7 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon talks with returning guest Greg Reed about his journey from pastoring to an incredible new season of ministry called “workplace life coaching.” With over four decades of pastoral ministry experience and a passion for reaching others, Greg transitioned to a workplace life coach role, bringing faith int…

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 6 | 1 Kings 12:26-33 | January 4, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes have an incredible conversation with Pastor Danny Holwerda. They talk about how pastors, with their unique people skills, can thrive in business. Danny shares his journey of balancing ministry, entrepreneurship, and overcoming financial struggles while maintaining a heart of se…

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 5 | 1 Chronicles 25 | January 3, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les welcome back returning guest Joshua Brown…aka “The Pressure Washing Pastor,” to wrestle with the question of whether or not pastors lack the grit to make good entrepreneurs. Joshua unpacks some of his thoughts about how the traditional model of vocational ministry has helped to reinforce a spi…

How to Communicate Conservatism to a Contemporary Audience | The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 4 | January 3, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html…

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Lori Sheldon, author of the best-selling book Change of Heart in which she writes about caring for and walking alongside her husband through his heart transplant journey. Lori also shares the story of how God brought her into contact with Jon and Les and the role that EntrePastors pl…

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 3 | Psalm 137 | January 3, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon Sanders and Les Hughes welcome guest Joseph Bennett, who shares his journey from the medical field to full-time ministry on a foreign mission field, and then from life in Honduras to returning to the United States where he now balances serving a pastor along with running a commercial cleaning business…

Session 4 | Philippians 4 | Spring Ladies Retreat | The Wrinkle-Free Woman

Session 3 | Spring Ladies Retreat | The Wrinkle-Free Woman

Session 2 | Spring Ladies Retreat | The Wrinkle-Free Woman

Session 1 | Spring Ladies Retreat | The Wrinkle-Free Woman

The Worship Conference 2024 | Session 2 | 1 Corinthians 14 | January 2, 2024 Click this link for the free Worship Conference 2024 Session Notebook: wc24_notebook.pdf See this link to listen to all other Worship Conference 2024 sessions: session-recordings2.html

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Ray Hilbert, founder of The Kingdom Factor, about the integration of faith and business. Ray shares the journey of his career and how he has navigated the challenges of aligning Christian values in corporate environments. Ray, Jon, and Les examine the American church's historical de…

Session 5 | Addressing The Permanence Of Marriage | Couples Retreat #2 2024

Session 4 | Addressing The Perfected Marriage | 1 John 4:16-19 | Couples Retreat #2 2024

Session 3 | Couples Retreat #2 2024

Women’s Split Session | 1 Corinthians 7:34 | Couples Retreat #2 2024

Men’s Split Session | Addressing The Privileges Within Marriage | Couples Retreat #2 2024