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Season 1 of the Stetzer Leadership podcast was dedicated to helping church leaders navigate through the new reality of the coronavirus. Season 2 of the Stetzer Leadership podcast expands beyond the coronavirus, offering insight to help leaders navigate this unique cultural moment we now find ourselves in, alongside our hosts, Ed Stetzer and Daniel Yang. Ed Stetzer and Daniel Yang interview leaders such as Rick Warren, Andy Stanley, Matt Chandler, Andy Crouch, and Senator Marco Rubio to bette ...
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Mark Mittelberg: Why You Don’t Have to Dread Evangelism
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WE’RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Mark Mittelberg.By Ed Stetzer
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James Choung: How to Avoid Major Pitfalls When Pursuing True Revival
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WE’RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with James Choung.
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We've partnered with Outreach to bring you the new Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast.By Ed Stetzer
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Ann Voskamp: What We Are Missing in God’s Vision for Hospitality
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WE’RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Ann Voskamp.By Ed Stetzer
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NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on COVID, Vaccines, and Getting Back to Church
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WE'RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Dr. Francis Collins.By Ed Stetzer
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Sho Baraka: Why You Will Be a Better Church Leader If You Help Your Artists
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WE'RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Sho Baraka.By Ed Stetzer
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Sarah Zylstra: What Pastors Should Do When Discouraged by All the Bad News
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We're moving! Subscribe to the new Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast and access show notes at: https://churchleaders.com/podcastBy Ed Stetzer
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Derwin Gray: Why the (Multiethnic) Church Is Impossible Without the Gospel
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WE'RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Derwin Gray.
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Matt Chandler: The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast
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WE'RE MOVING! The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is now partnering with Outreach Magazine to bring you The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new channel. In the meantime, here is a sample of our latest podcast with Matt Chandler.
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The greatest untapped resource in today's church is high-capacity volunteer leaders. Many people in many churches are largely untapped which means available but not used. Ed is joined by Derek Sanford, author of his recent book, Untapped Church. The Stetzer Leadership Podcast is moving! Subscribe to our new location at https://podcasts.apple.com/us…
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Todd Wilson & Lisa Vischer: Enneagram Goes to Church
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Enneagram is everywhere in Christian circles these days, but we haven’t yet heard it used as a tool particularly for pastoral leadership. Ed is joined by Todd Wilson to discuss his latest book, Enneagram Goes to Church. Enneagram coach Lisa Vischer joins to give an overview and discuss Todd's research.…
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Father's Day Special Episode: Michael W. Smith on Fatherhood and Leaderhsip
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Ed is joined by Grammy Award-winning musician, Michael W. Smith for a special episode to discuss lessons from Michael's dad, the vital role fathers play, and leadership lessons Michael learned from his dad.
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John Plake: The State of the Bible and Christian Leadership
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As Christian leaders, no other text is more important or influential than the bible. The events of 2020-21 have disrupted almost every aspect of our lives--including how Americans engage with the Bible. We're joined in this episode by Dr. John Plake from the American Bible Society to discuss the latest research in their "State of the Bible" report.…
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Christine Caine: How Did I Get Here? Important Markers for Leaders
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How do we know if our leadership has drifted? Christine Caine joins Ed and guest host Wendy Larson to discuss her new book, How Did I Get Here? Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything is Pulling You Away. Christine is a sought-after international speaker, author and activist. She leads the A21 campaign and Propel Women. Known for her ability t…
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Will Mancini: Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth
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Will Mancini joins Ed Stetzer and guest host Josh Laxton to talk about the future of the church--especially as we emerge from the pandemic. They discuss Will's new book, Future Church: Seven Laws of Real Church Growth. At the heart of this is the question: What will you do with this ministry moment? Will is especially equipped to lead us in a momen…
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Bill Haslam: Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public Square
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The intersection of politics and faith has been divisive in recent years. Bill Haslam says it doesn’t have to be—that faith can actually be a redemptive and unifying presence in the public square. Ed Stetzer and guest host Josh Laxton interview former two-term governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, to talk about his new book Faithful Presence: The Pro…
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Rob Wegner and Lance Ford: Starfish and the Spirit
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In this episode, Ed is joined by Rob Wegner and Lance Ford, co-authors of the recent release The Starfish and the Spirit: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations, along with Alan Hirsch. As stated on Amazon, this book leverages "the metaphor Ori Brafman popularized in his NYT best-selling book, The Starfish and the Spider,…
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Rich Stearns: Lead Like It Matters to God
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed is joined by Rich Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision International. Rich is the author of several books, including the best-selling, award-winning The Hole in Our Gospel. He also wrote Unfinished, as well as two books with his wife, Reneé – a children’s Bible storybook, God’s Love For You, …
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Dr. Lamar Hardwick: Disability and the Church
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed is joined by Dr. Lamar Hardwick, author of the recently released book, Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion. This release follows his first book, the best-seller I am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor. While Hardwick's first book centers around his persona…
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Second Chance Month: Lecrae & Prison Fellowship
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In this episode, Ed is joined by a different cohost, Dr. Karen Swanson, as he welcome Lecrae back on Stetzer Leadership Podcast in commemoration of Second Chance Month. Lecrae is a talented musician and gifted storyteller, as evidenced in his 7 studio albums and multiple mixtapes, now nearing the 2 million mark in sales, with the acclaimed artist w…
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Darrell Bock. Dr. Bock is a renowned New Testament Scholar, and currently holds positions as Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has written over 40 books, the most recent of which i…
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Dr. Derwin L. Gray: Building a Multiethnic Church
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In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in North Carolina and former NFL Safety. Dr. Derwin L. Gray joins the podcast to discuss his most recent book, Building a Multiethnic Church: A Gospel Vision of Love, Grace, and Reconciliation in a Divided World. Building a Multiethnic Church is an…
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Join Ed and Daniel for an interview with Dr. Jay Butler, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Jay C. Butler, MD is the Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases. In this capacity, he provides leadership to the efforts of CDC’s three infectious disease national centers and helps to advance the agenc…
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed and Daniel are joined by Mac Lake. Lake is the Founder and CEO of Multiply Group, a coaching and consulting organization that specializes in beginning and supporting leadership journeys. Lake joins Ed and Daniel for a conversation about fostering a leadership pipeline in our churches, especially as …
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Dr. Andrew Whitehead: Taking America Back for God
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In this week's episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Andrew Whitehead, co-author of the book, Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, with Samuel Perry. The rise of Christian nationalism is one of the key issues facing leaders and pastors today, yet many do not know the path forward in this reality. In this conve…
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In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Gregory Jantz. Dr. Jantz is a best-selling author of 39 books, including his latest book The Anxiety Reset: A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attack, OCD and More. Dr. Jantz is also Founder of The Center: A Place of HOPE. Topics discussed include: Addressing mental hea…
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Ed and Daniel are joined by Carey and Toni Nieuwhof as we talk about marriage, an especially important topic as we consider the strain that COVID-19 has brought to many households. Toni Nieuwhof is a family law mediator and former divorce attorney who recently released her first book, Before You Split:…
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Jeff Vanderstelt: Small Groups in Coronavirus
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Daniel Yang and Dr. Ed Stetzer are joined by guest Jeff Vanderstelt. Vanderstelt is the Teaching Lead Pastor at Doxa Church , and the leader of Saturate and the Soma Family of Churches. As we approach a full year of COVID-19, there are many topics to reflect on. Other topics include: Obeying God in com…
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Jani Ortlund: Encouragement for Ministry Spouses and Those Who Love Them
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Dr. Ed Stetzer and Daniel Yang are joined by Ray and Jani Ortlund for a conversation centered around Jani’s new book Help! I'm Married to My Pastor: Encouragement for Ministry Wives and Those Who Love Them. Drawing on her own experience as a pastor’s wife for over 50 years, Jani Ortlund brings a helpfu…
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John S. Dickerson: Christian Essentials for the Head and the Heart
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In this episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, Daniel Yang and Ed Stetzer are joined by guest John S. Dickerson for a conversation centered on his latest release: Jesus Loves Me: Christian Essentials for the Head and the Heart. Other topics discussed include: Church methodology for the next generations Articulating core Christian doctrines Evangeli…
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John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins: Change Your World
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In this special episode of Stetzer Leadership Podcast, listeners have a chance to be a part of class with Propel Women's cohort at the Wheaton College Graduate School. As part of online class, students were joined by guests John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins for a Q&A session on their most recent book, Change Your World. The beginning of the session, …
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Small groups have changed drastically during COVID-19, and churches all over the country have been forced to adapt to this changing landscape. Today, Stetzer Leadership Podcast welcomes Eric Geiger, Senior Pastor of Mariners Church in Irvine, CA, as he shares how his church approaches this vital discipleship ministry. Other topics include: The volu…
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Dr. Francis Collins, Director of National Institutes of Health
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Ed interviews Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes for Health Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. has served as Director of the National Institutes of Health since August 17, 2009, appointed by two presidents. In this role, Dr. Collins oversees the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, spanning the spect…
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In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice President for Alpha International. Shaila shares more about the digital strategy shifts that Alpha has made and what her and her team have learned about effective evangelism through COVID-19. Other topics include: How secular cul…
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Mandy Arioto: Supporting Moms with MOPS International
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This is a conversation about how God is working during COVID-19 and how MOPS International is fitting uniquely into that picture. Ed and Daniel are joined by Mandy Arioto, the President and CEO of MOPS International. MOPS International exists to support and gather mothers to provide encouragement and community. COVID-19 has made family life difficu…
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Cheri Williams: Child Welfare During COVID-19
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In this episode, we will talk about the impact the pandemic has had on children in general, and specifically on foster kids. While COVID-19 has provided a significant opportunity, considering the increase in free time, it has also introduced new barriers for families to be able to keep foster children for a longer period of time. In this episode, E…
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Karen Swallow Prior: Cultural Engagement in the New Dark Ages of Digital Media
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We live in a “post-truth, post-modern” cultural moment that drastically affects the way that we, as Christians, engage with the world. The pervasiveness of digital media only amplifies this cultural moment. In this episode, guest Karen Swallow Prior, author and professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Ed and Daniel to discuss t…
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The last few years have been full of racial turmoil in the United States, which has been unavoidable for our church and organizations. In light of these issues, how does one stay in predominantly white spaces as a person of color? This is the primary question posed in this episode featuring Dhati Lewis. Other topics include: The history of the Sout…
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As Christian leaders engage today’s culture, we need to understand the changing world around us. Engaging these changes in ways that edify the church and winsomely seek after the lost requires cultural intelligence. In this episode, hosts Ed and Daniel are joined by Dr. Darrell Bock to discuss: The current state of the culture wars How Christians c…
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Thanksgiving Special: 5 Leadership Lessons I've Learned in 2020
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While 2020 has been a tough year, there is also cause for gratitude. Dr. Ed Stetzer shares five lessons learned as leaders and churches have navigated a tumultuous year. We hope it encourages you as we head into this Thanksgiving holiday. Ed is Executive Director of Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and a Dean at Wheaton College. For more informa…
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Lisa Bishop: Small Group Ministry During COVID
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What does a flourishing small group ministry look like during the pandemic? Ed and Rhiannon are joined by Lisa Bishop from Park Community Church in Chicago. They talk about how they’re caring for leaders and how they’re adapting their strategy to have groups worship together online. Lisa Bishop Director of Small Groups Ministry and Women's Ministry…
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Dave Ferguson: How to Lead Ministry Innovation
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In this episode, Daniel and Ed are joined by Dave Ferguson as they discuss how to pursue ministry in new, creative ways. Dave Ferguson is Lead Pastor at Community Christian Church in Chicagoland and President of Exponential. Dave also shared with Daniel and Ed about his forthcoming book: BLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the W…
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In the wake of the national election, the Church, and evangelicals in particular, is grappling with widespread division. In this episode, Ed is joined by Walter Kim and Pastor John Jenkins. Walter Kim is the President of the National Association of Evangelicals. Pastor John Jenkins Sr. is board chair of the National Association of Evangelicals. Top…
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Rick Warren: Seven Truths for Election Week
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In this second episode, recorded on Friday of election week, Rick Warren shares the seven truths he'll be sharing with Saddleback Church this weekend, based in biblical principles and U.S. history.
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Rick Warren: The Mind of Christ for This Election
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On the eve of the national election, we are joined by "America's pastor," to talk about the role of politics and fear in our nation.
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Pastors and leaders are navigating an increasingly polarized culture. On this episode, we talk with David French about his latest book, Divided We Fall: America’s Succession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. We discuss: · Character in political leadership and the evangelical witness · How Christians can make the most impact in reducing abortion…
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Larry Osborne: Encouraging a Flourishing Small Group Ministry
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There’s a lot going on right now. As churches continue reopening, we continue to find our congregations, and our leadership, divided. Pastor and author Larry Osborne joins Ed Stetzer and Daniel Yang as we discuss flourishing small groups, as well as the following topics: Leading a congregation divided by politics The practical implementation of reo…
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Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Should Ask
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Our current political climate presents unique challenges for Christian leaders, particularly in an election season. Research shows that Christians already divide into churches based on political opinions, and that division is even greater as everyone—from prominent Christian leaders to ordinary church members—begins voicing their support for opposi…
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Two-time Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author, Lecrae, is the first guest of season 2. Lecrae joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, I Am Restored, which details his untold testimony of overcoming trauma and experiencing restoration. Other topics dis…
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