Conner Wanders confronts, analyzes, and cuts through the bullshit of modern culture in a way that leaves you with something to think about. If there is anything that we can take from the madness that we live in it’s the ability to structure our lives in a way that cuts out the unnecessary noise while leveraging the fuckery to increase our own self-reliance. The podcast is operated through the principles of curiosity, resilience, and passion.
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Winning relationships today is a team effort. How do some of the best sales teams out there thoughtfully foster a culture of collaboration internally, especially in an increasingly fragmented world for employees (given COVID, remote-centricity, etc.), before turning their development efforts externally? On Growth Culture, a podcast by Dedicated.ai, the world's foremost Chief Revenue and Chief Growth Officers offer their perspectives on how to foster world-class growth and team dynamics, both ...
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Hosted by life coach Tallia Deljou, Sincerely, Me is a Forbes featured podcast about self-discovery and inner work exploring what matters most in the human experience - love, fear, authenticity, purpose, and more. Full of solo episodes, interviews, guided meditations, and simple practices, this podcast gives you the space and tools to cultivate a rich inner life and deeper relationship with yourself. With her 3 cornerstones of self-discovery, self-mastery, and self-leadership, Tallia shares ...
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Church Leadership Lab is a podcast that seeks to empower healthy churches. Through conversations, interviews, and stories, we explore what's happening in ministry today and how pastors and leaders can navigate what lies ahead. This podcast is a resource of Ministry Brands, the largest provider of church technology. We help 90,000+ churches with an integrated platform that provides online giving, people (chMS), websites, streaming, background checks, and more all to empower healthy churches. ...
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UNRAVEL is a conversational podcast which aims to unpack different stories, journeys, and reflections through an informal conversation. Hosted by a 19 year old, Eshaa Joshi, all episodes have been recorded in an outdoor, casual setting. Hope you enjoy!
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Ep. 096 | Brian Beauford: How Ministry Leaders Can Maximize Their Productivity
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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Beauford, founder of Productive Pastor and Executive Pastor of over 17 years. We explore strategies for ministry leaders to boost productivity without burning out, all while making time for the things that matter most. In this conversation, we discuss: Prioritizing things family and true ministry. Setting goa…
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Ep. 095 | Jason Houser: Helping Children Learn the Bible Through Music
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In this episode, we sit down with Jason Houser, leader of Seeds Kids Worship and creator of over 200 scripture-based worship songs. We explore how music can help instill the word of God in children and enrich their spiritual development. In this conversation, we discuss: Establishing a foundation of faith for children. Bible teaching strategies for…
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Ep. 094 | Jessica Moore: Fostering A Culture of Generosity
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In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Moore as she shares her expertise in digital giving and passionate biblical stewardship. We explore fostering a culture of generosity within churches and practical steps to achieve it. In this conversation, we discuss: Importance of clear mission statements. Tying giving to the church's mission. Leadership’…
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Ep. 093 | Chloe Haddad: Using Social Media To Engage Outside of Sunday
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In this episode, we sit down with Chloe Haddad, Groups and Online Campus Director at Rolling Hills Community Church and social media specialist. We explore the pivotal role of social media in fostering church engagement beyond Sunday services. In this conversation, we discuss: - Involving members in social media tasks. - Social media for disciplesh…
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Ep. 092 | Chad Buckland: Using Technology To Elevate Your Worship Services
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In this episode, we sit down with Chad Buckland, Worship Pastor at Legacy Church and creator of Worship Leader Hangout. We explore how technology can elevate worship services and the importance of continuous learning for worship leaders. In this conversation, we discuss: - How to plan music for your worship services - Following the Holy Spirit in m…
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Ep. 091 | Noah LaRoe: How To Lead A Church Plant That's Built To Last
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In this episode, we sit down with Noah LaRoe, the lead pastor of a church plant called Piedmont Chapel in High Point, NC, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary. We explore how to successfully lead a church plant that stands the test of time. In this conversation, we discuss: - How to cast a vision for a church. - Finding the right location for…
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Ep. 090 | Scott Holthaus & Kendall Conner: The Future of Church Leadership Lab
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In this episode, we sit down with Kendall Conner, the new host stepping in for Scott Holthaus and an experienced church creative serving with Ministry Brands. We explore the future direction of the Church Leadership Lab podcast and the evolving dynamics within church leadership and outreach. In this conversation, we discuss: - Kendall's journey wit…
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Ep. 089 | Kenny Winfrey: How Software Impacts Headquarters & Denominations
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In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Winfrey, a church tech consultant with over 17 years of experience working with churches, denominations, and headquarters. We explore how software impacts headquarters and denominations, optimizing their operations for greater ministry impact. In this conversation, we discuss: Software's role in church headqu…
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Ep 088 | Angela Hill Goudy: How Technology Can Help Your Church Grow
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In this episode, we sit down with Angela Hill Goudy, a seasoned church technology consultant. We explore how technology can be leveraged to foster church growth and enhance engagement. In this conversation, we discuss: Using church tech the right way. Technology aiding discipleship and outreach. Overcoming small church challenges. Engagement throug…
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Ep. 087 | Terry Thompson: How to Make A Big Impact With a Small Church
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In this episode, we sit down with Terry Thompson, founder of Small Church USA and former Lead Pastor (and current Leadership Development Pastor) of Rock Point Church in Crawfordsville, Indiana. We explore how small churches can make a significant impact and overcome common challenges with focused strategy and community engagement. In this conversat…
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Ep. 086 | Marc Estes: How To Effectively Reach People In The Digital Age
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In this episode, we sit down with Marc Estes, co-founder and CEO of Visitor Reach, an innovative platform that helps your church connect with your city. We explore the challenges and opportunities of reaching people in the digital age and how technology is transforming church engagement. In this conversation, we discuss: Changes in reaching people …
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Ep. 085 | Matt Steen: Leading A Flourishing Church Staff
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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, pastor, church planter, and executive pastor with over two decades of ministry experience. We explore the intricacies of leading a flourishing church staff and the evolving challenges in church operations. In this conversation, we discuss: Finding personnel for ministry…
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Ep. 084 | Kirk Vander Molen & Vicki Conn: Increasing Community Impact Through Pursuing Unity
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In this episode, we sit down with Kirk Vander Molen, National Executive Director of Love Inc., and Vicki Conn, Executive Director of Love Inc. in Greater Holmes County. We explore how churches can increase community impact by pursuing unity and collaboration. In this conversation, we discuss: Outreach's essential role in a healthy church. Building …
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Ep. 083 | Mark MacDonald: Exploring the Future of Church Communication
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark MacDonald, an expert church branding strategist, pastor, marketer, and creative director. Discover how to navigate the evolving landscape of church communication and effectively connect with your congregation in the digital era. Key Topics Discussed: Empathizing with Your Church Audience: Learn strategies to u…
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Ep. 082 | Tim Popadic: How to Use Technology To Reach Your Neighbors
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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Popadic, the executive director of the Bless app, who has 15 years of experience championing technology-driven, city-wide endeavors for the Kingdom. We explore how the technology can empower churches to build meaningful relationships to reach their neighbors. In this conversation, we discuss: Using technology t…
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Ep. 081 | Kacie & Scott: 7 Ways To Ruin A Worship Service Before It Begins
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In this episode, Scott & Kacie talk about the key factors in planning high-impact worship services. With a combined 25+ years of worship-leading experience, they walk through lessons learned, wisdom gained, and powerful advice for service planning. In this conversation, they discuss: How to ensure your team prepares. The importance of details in se…
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Ep. 80 | Matt & Andrea Harris: How Churches Can Get More Admin Done In Less Time
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In this episode, we sit down with Matt and Andrea Harris from Luke 9:23 ministries. Matt has over 30 years of full-time ministry experience and Andrea brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience. We explore strategies for churches to streamline administrative tasks, allowing leaders to focus more on ministry. In this conversation, we discuss: How …
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Ep. 079 | Anthony Dicks: How Pastors Can Thrive In The Midst Of Adversity
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In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Dicks, senior leadership consultant at 180 Management Group and seasoned pastor with over 26 years in ministry. We explore how pastors can thrive amid adversity and transform their challenges into opportunities for growth. In this conversation, we discuss: What we can learn from Jesus' model for holiness in…
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Ep. 078 | Alex Wilson: Growing Generosity With Stock & Crypto
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This episode features a conversation with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block and expert in stock and crypto donations. We discuss the opportunities for generosity that stock and crypto donations present as well as: Understanding common myths about donating stock and crypto. What are the benefits of accepting non-cash assets? How to simplif…
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Ep. 077 | Nathan Nelson: How To Approach Short-Term Missions For Lasting Impact
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In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Nelson, pastor of mission and outreach at Bethany Community Church in Seattle who brings extensive experience in church-based community development and short-term missions. We explore transforming short-term missions for lasting global impact and ensuring genuine kingdom impact. In this conversation, we disc…
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Ep. 076 | Dr. John Plake: Understanding How Americans View The Bible & Technology
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer at the American Bible Society who also brings 30+ years of full-time ministry experience as a pastor, missionary, professor, and researcher. We explore new research John and his team have cultivated on how Americans engage with the Bible and technology. In this conversation,…
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Ep. 075 | Josh Denhart: How To Navigate Change in Ministry
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In this episode, we sit down again with Josh Denhart, former children's pastor and founder of Lead Ministry, a master course & download system to help ministry leaders. In this episode, we explore effective strategies for navigating change in ministry and discuss: Why empathy is essential during change. How to handle pushback from change initiative…
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Ep. 074 | J.P. De Gance: How Healthy Relationships Strengthen Healthy Churches
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In this episode, we sit down with J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio. We explore how healthy relationships and marriages positively impact churches and the transformative impact that can have on communities and beyond. In this conversation, we discuss: Why churches should normalize investing in the health of marriages. How to coach ef…
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Ep. 073 | Patrick Weikle: Reaching Gen Z & Using Technology In The Right Ways
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In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Weikle, the lead youth pastor at United City Church in Humble, Texas, and co-owner of Simply Strategic Ministry. We delve into the nuances of reaching Gen Z and the effective use of technology in ministry. Episode Highlights: Why Youth Ministry Needs to Evolve. How to Personalize Church Assimilation Process…
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Ep. 072 | Kendall Conner: Improving Church Communication With Visual Engagement
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In this episode, we sit down with Kendall Conner, a ministry-focused creative with 20+ years of experience both serving as a creative pastor and supporting ministries with creative resources at Church Motion Graphics. We explore how visual engagement can enhance church communication and cut through the noise. In this conversation, we discuss: Why v…
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Ep. 071 | Travis Spencer: Living A Fulfilled Life as a Church Leader
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In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Travis Spencer, author of "Wonderful: How to Live a Fulfilled Life in a Very Full World" and Lead Pastor of The Fields Church, a multi-site church in Illinois. We explore the keys to fulfillment and longevity in church leadership and discuss: How to prioritize personal health and avoid burnout in ministry. D…
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Ep. 070 | Dirk Smith: Keys to Impactful Donor Engagement
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In this episode, we sit down with Dirk Smith, Vice President at Eastern European Mission and an expert in donor engagement and fundraising. We explore effective strategies for engaging donors and fostering deep connections that can significantly impact generosity in the church. In this conversation, we discuss: Importance of relationships in fundra…
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Ep. 069 | Josh Denhart: Recruiting & Equipping Invested Volunteers
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In this episode, we sit down with Josh Denhart, former children's pastor and founder of Lead Ministry, a master course & download system to help ministry leaders. We explore how to recruit volunteers who are invested in the ministry, why most churches struggle with the 80/20 rule, and how to balance the needs of the ministry with the capacity of vo…
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Ep. 068 | John Darnell: Mission Work For the Modern Church
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In this episode, we sit down with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach, and discuss the shifts and changes in mission work today. We dig into the importance of supporting missionaries and how churches can increase their involvement. Additionally, we discuss: Navigating recent shifts in mission work. Why it's important to broaden the definition of m…
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Ep. 067 | Laura Howe: Building an Effective Care Ministry
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In this episode, we sit down with Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong and advocate for mental health and effective care ministry in the church. We explore the crucial interplay between care ministry and mental health within the church community. Building a culture of care within the church. The distinctions between care ministry vs. discipleshi…
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Ep. 066 | Jeff Simmons: Understanding the Business of Ministry
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In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Simmons, founding and lead pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church and president of Justice and Mercy International. Under Jeff's leadership, Rolling Hills has grown from 15 people in a bible study to several thousand across five campuses in the Nashville area. In our conversation, we look at how church leade…
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Ep. 065 | Kris Crim: Preventing Child Abuse in the Church
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In this episode, we sit down with Kris Crim, Director of Operations and former Director of Prevention for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Kris specializes in child sexual abuse prevention and response training. We tackle the crucial topic of preventing child abuse within the church and learn from Kris's valuable insights and experiences. In this…
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Ep. 064 | Shaila Visser: Changing Your Perspective On Evangelism
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In this episode, we sit down with Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. We discuss the topic of evangelism, examine the recent shift in perspective on whether we should evangelize, and explore how church leaders can grow in awareness of the work God is already doing with peopl…
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Ep. 063 | Blue Van Dyke: Why Church Communication Often Misses The Mark
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In this episode, we sit down with Blue Van Dyke, former Executive Pastor, International Marketplace Executive, Venture Capitalist, and the founder of The StudioC. We explore the importance of alignment and engagement within the church, focusing on how to effectively communicate through member engagement and messaging strategies while leveraging tec…
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Ep. 062 | James Whitford: How The Church Can Effectively Serve the Poor
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In this episode, we sit down with James Whitford, founder of Watered Gardens Ministries and the True Charity Initiative. We explore how churches can transform their approach to serving the poor with dignity and sustainability. In this conversation, we discuss: Transitioning from relief to development. The harm of dependency in charity. Building lon…
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Ep. 061 | Ryan Brown: Partnering With the Persecuted Church
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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors USA, and an advocate for the persecuted church around the globe. With extensive experience in shepherding teams for Kingdom impact, he’s passionate about helping U.S. believers grow their faith as they connect with their persecuted family around the globe. In this conversation, we disc…
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Ep. 060 | Joanna la Fleur: How Churches Can Navigate The Shifting Digital Landscape
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In this episode, we sit down with Joanna la Fleur, speaker, podcaster, TV host, and communications consultant. We look at the current digital landscape and how it's impacting ministry as well as the opportunities in front of us to reach more people. In this conversation, we discuss: Reaching people amid digital life. Strategic social media use for …
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Ep. 059 | Jenni Catron & Mark MacDonald: Teaching From the Healthy Church Summit
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In this episode, we hear teaching from the most recent Healthy Church Summit. Mark MacDonald teaches how you can find the common thread running through your ministry and then be known for it. Hear from Jenni Catron as she helps us manage and steward our time well to accomplish what matters most. Watch the Healthy Church Summit on demand: Watch Here…
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Ep. 058 | Stephen Mulder: Fueling Discipleship With Innovation
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In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Missional Labs, Stephen Mulder. Stephen brings a passion for leadership development, the local church, and entrepreneurship together to support innovative, mission-minded leaders and startup organizations, working on the frontiers of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting In this conversati…
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Ep. 057 | Robert Blair: The State Of Church Giving 2024
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In this episode, we sit down with Robert Blair, Executive Vice President of Payments here at Ministry Brands. Robert brings decades of experience in financial services and tech to create the best digital tools that help churches grow in generosity. In this conversation, we discuss: The state of church giving in 2024 Strategies for increasing genero…
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Ep. 056 | Russ Ewell: How Technology Helps Reach More People
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In this episode, we sit down with Russ Ewell, Executive Minister of the Bay Area Christian Church, entrepreneur, and author of "Not Who You Think He Is: Dropping Your Assumptions and Discovering God for Yourself". With over 40 years of ministry experience, Russ is passionate about reaching out to a growing demographic of people called the "nones" a…
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Ep. 055 | Miriam Dicks: Being Intentional With Your Leadership Culture
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In this episode, we sit down with Miriam Dicks, CEO and founder of the 180 management group. She brings over 20 years of experience in transforming organizations for optimal performance both in the corporate world and in ministry. As a seasoned professional in operations management, consulting, teaching, and leadership roles, Miriam has a wealth of…
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Ep. 054 | Scott Holthaus & Kacie Frazier: Making the Most of Your Time As a Church Leader
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In this episode, Kacie and Scott discuss the all to common challenge that faces church leaders: Managing Your Time. There is much to do and not much time to do it which can cause tension and stress in ministry. They talk through the problem that exists and about a virtual event coming up that is designed to help. Register For the Healthy Church Sum…
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Ep. 053 | Ron Baker: Realizing Your Unique Kingdom Assignment
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In this episode, we sit down with Ron Baker, lead pastor at Vital Point Church in Ontario, Canada, a multisite church that's intentionally planting sites in small towns. He's a seasoned pastor and church planter who's embraced his church's unique kingdom assignment. In this conversation, we discuss: Understanding and pursuing your unique kingdom as…
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Ep. 052 | Kyle Johnson: Building Healthy Church Teams
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In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Johnson, who has spent the last few decades leading teams both in the corporate world and the church. He brings a wealth of experience in team-building and operational excellence to help organizations grow and thrive authentically. In this conversation, we discuss: Authenticity in church leadership. Handling u…
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Ep. 51 | Scott & Kacie: AMA: Using AI, Mobile App Adoption, & Data Hygiene
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Earlier this year Scott & Kacie sat down at The Church Network Conference and answered several questions from church leaders navigating ministry today. Things like: How do we increase mobile app adoption? Should we embrace AI? Reject it? Be cautious? What are ways to improve our data quality in our chMS? Ways to improve generosity Join us as they a…
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Ep. 050 | Stan Jantz: The Power of Story to Reach People
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In this episode, we sit down with Stan Jantz, prolific author, longtime leader in the Christian Publishing world, and CEO of the Come and See Foundation whose mission is to share the authentic Jesus with 1 billion people through compelling storytelling. In this conversation, we discuss: The transformative power of biblical storytelling. Engaging yo…
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Ep. 049 | Nathan Gaddis: Rethinking Your Church Social Media Strategy
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In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Gaddis, President of Design 373 which provides digital strategies to help churches increase their digital presence and go where people in their community are gathered. In this conversation, we discuss: Engaging your community through social media. Why you may need to pivot your social strategy in 2024. Pitfa…
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Ep. 048 | Brad Hill: The Future of Technology For Churches
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In this episode, we sit down with Brad Hill who has been solving technology challenges for the church for over 20 years. He was the co-founder of Ministry Brands and now serves on the executive team at Gloo. In this conversation, we discuss: Technology's evolving role in ministry. AI's potential for the church. Framework for churches adopting new t…
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