Best Ed Stetzer Podcasts (2024)

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How Bonhoeffer's Writings Can Affect Our Daily Lives 46:56

3d ago46:56

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most widely read Christian writers of the twentieth century. Each Sunday, his writings are referenced in sermons and study groups around the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Matthew Kirkpatrick about Bonhoeffer's writings on topics like worship, prayer, confession and evangelism, that affect all of us in our daily live…

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Justin Brierley: What the Decline of the New Atheism Means for Church Leaders 33:24

2d ago33:24

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/488475-justin-brierley-decline-new-atheism-church-leaders.html Justin Brierley joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how he has seen the New Atheism decline over the years and what church leaders need to know about the fresh openness people have to spirituality. Last week, Danie…

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Growth from Weakness 46:56

6d ago46:56

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Our culture celebrates strength—and the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Ed Stetzer talks with Eric Schumacher about how the Bible reveals the central role human frailty plays in the redemption story. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s power is made perfect when people are at th…

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Daniel Im: How Not To Let the Consumers Drive the Strategy of Your Church 34:43

9d ago34:43

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Get notes on this podcast here: Daniel Im joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain how pastors can lead more effectively in a “post-everything” world and why their communities contain more than just the non-Christians and the Christians. Dr. Kara Powell and Jen Bradbury joined us last week to share their insights into how youth leaders …

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God's Design for Families 46:56

14d ago46:56

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It's Father's Day weekend. For believers, it's a time to celebrate the ideals of fatherhood set forth in scripture. Ed Stetzer sits down with Brad Wilcox for a discussion about God's design for families and how our kids and communities flourish when the state of our family unions are strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brad Wilcox | Confronting Cultural Myths About Marriage 41:38

13d ago41:38

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The foundation of thriving communities is strong families. That idea resonates with many of us, but the data also demonstrates it. Join Dr. Brad Wilcox and NAE President Walter Kim as they confront common yet false narratives about marriage in society today. This conversation covers why marriage not only benefits those who have committed to forging…

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Kara Powell and Jen Bradbury: What Makes a Healthy Youth Ministry 39:56

16d ago39:56

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/487269-kara-powell-jen-bradbury-healthy-youth-ministry.html Dr. Kara Powell and Jen Bradbury join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share their insights into how youth leaders can most effectively help teens cultivate a faith that lasts for their entire lives. Last week, Ryan We…

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The Jewish Roots of Christian Faith 46:56

24d ago46:56

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Christianity has many Jewish roots, including the beliefs and practices of the earliest followers of Jesus. Ed Stetzer talks with Open Line host Michael Rydelnik about the Abrahamic heritage of both faiths and the ideas about rituals, sacrifices and prayers they both share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ryan Wekenman: A Single Pastor’s Thoughts on Ministering to Singles 32:30

27d ago32:30

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/486595-ryan-wekenman-single-pastors-thoughts-ministering-singles.html Ryan Wekenman joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught him through his singleness and how pastors can encourage and minister to the single people in their congregations. Last week, Dr.…

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Bringing Christ's Hope to Ukraine and Eastern Europe 46:56

26d ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Dennis Edwards: The Misconceptions Pastors Have About Humility 29:28

1M ago29:28

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Get notes on this podcast here: Dr. Dennis Edwards joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he has learned about the true nature of humility and how church leaders can avoid some common misconceptions about what a life of humility means. Last week, Dr. Mark Yarhouse joined us to talk about how pastors can engage people in the area of…

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Building Faith in the Cities 46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Mark Yarhouse: How Pastors Can Address Gender Identity With Compassion, Civility, and Conviction 57:09

1M ago57:09

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/478526-mark-yarhouse-pastors-address-gender-identity.html Dr. Mark Yarhouse joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors can engage people in the area of gender identity with wisdom and compassion while holding to their convictions. Last week, Dr. Ashley Hales …

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Examining God and the Deepest Questions of Our Existence 46:56

1M ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Bryan Stevenson & Bishop Derek Grier | Reckoning with the Past, Hope for the Future 47:19

2M ago47:19

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Join us for a special episode of Today’s Conversation podcast with Bryan Stevenson and Bishop Derek Grier. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, the leaders discuss the promise of greatness that’s available to a society unburdened by hate, violence and discrimination. They talk about why we must reckon with the past in order to experience racial heal…

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Ashley Hales: What Happens When Pastors Ignore Their God-Given Limits 35:22

1M ago35:22

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/478119-ashley-hales-pastors-ignore-god-given-limits.html Dr. Ashley Hales joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the fact that God created the world with limits and how those limits, counterintuitively, lead to greater space and flourishing in our lives. Last week, M…

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Wrestling with Doubt 46:56

2M ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Matt Chandler: We Need To Wake Up to the ‘Cosmic War’ That Is All Around Us 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Get notes on this podcast here: Matt Chandler returns to “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the “all-encompassing” victory we have in Christ and why that means we can live as overcomers in our present cultural moment. Kevin Ford and Dr. Jim Singleton joined us last week to discuss the need for “attentive” church leadership, the quali…

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Listening to God Amidst the Noise 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Kevin Ford and Jim Singleton: What Happens When Church Leaders Are Not ‘Attentive’ 34:57

2M ago34:57

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/477210-kevin-ford-jim-singleton-church-leaders-attentive.html Kevin Ford and Dr. Jim Singleton join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the need for “attentive” church leadership, the qualities of an attentive church leader, and the consequences when pastors neglect an att…

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Reaching People with God's Love 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your Church 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/476728-steve-robinson-create-culture-service-church.html Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings. Last week, Dr. Rebecca …

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Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex Relationships 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Get notes on this podcast here: Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship. Last week, David A…

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Noemi Chavez | Unleashing the Impact of the Church 37:26

3M ago37:26

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What does it look like when the Church follows God into unknown territory? Hear Noemi Chavez, a pastor and the co-founder of Brave Global, share what happened when her church committed to serving and empowering at-risk girls, particularly in foster care and on probation. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, this conversation discusses leading and in…

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Finding Freedom from our Desires in Christ 46:56

3M ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down as Senior Pastor After 32 Years 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/475607-david-ashcraft-surprising-emotions-senior-pastor.html David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as…

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Aging with Grace and Joy 46:56

3M ago46:56

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There are many blessings that come with age: retirement, grandchildren, travel, and life experience. But our culture marginalizes old age, often portraying it as burdensome and hopeless. Ed Stetzer talks with Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt about how to discover gospel-rooted joy later in life. That gospel can teach us we are big enough, good enough,…

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John Jenkins: Every Pastor Should Have a Pastor 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Get notes on this podcast here: John Jenkins joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about key lessons he’s learned about being a local church leader, including the need for pastors to have pastors, the importance of integrity, and how to execute a mission and a vision. Last week, Dr. Andy Bannister joined us to talk about how pastors and…

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Celebrating Easter with The Chosen 46:56

3M ago46:56

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Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover Christians’ 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/474182-andy-bannister-pastors-churches-undercover-christians.html Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear. Last week, Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells joined…

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Working for Eternity 46:56

3M ago46:56

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Jim and Heather Sells: How Churches Can Make a ‘Tremendous’ Difference in Alleviating Our ‘Mental Health Crisis’ 35:33

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Get notes on this podcast here: Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the “escalating crisis” in mental health care and the enormous impact the church and clinicians can have if they are willing to collaborate with one another. Last week, Michael Martin joined us to discuss the ECFA’s new leadership …

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How Christians Can Bring Hope to People Experiencing Homelessness 46:59

4M ago46:59

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The homelessness crisis is growing across the U.S. The government's solution is finding housing, but the problem is often much bigger than that. Many experiencing homelessness have other problems, like addiction, mental illness, job loss or loss of community. Ed Stetzer sits down with Citygate Network President and CEO Tom DeVries to talk about thi…

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Dr. Anita Phillips | Embracing Emotions for a Spirit-Filled Life 37:07

4M ago37:07

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What role do emotions have in our discipleship to Jesus? Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist, minister and life coach, uses Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13 to show how emotions are the soil in the ground which allows the word of God, or the seed, to take root in our lives and transform us. This conversation, hosted by NAE President Walte…

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Michael Martin: How Church Boards Can Help Their Pastors Be Healthy 35:35

4M ago35:35

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Get notes on this podcast here: ECFA president and CEO Michael Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about his organization’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide pastors greater care and accountability. Last week, Léonce Crump Jr. joined us to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to…

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Praying for Your Pastor 46:56

4M ago46:56

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People often ask their pastors to pray for them, but when have you heard a pastor ask the same of the congregation? Ed Stetzer talks with Thom Rainer, who did just that. He said he was blown away by the response. We'll talk about ways you can pray for your pastor and the transformation that can come from that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Léonce Crump Jr.: How To Develop Resilient Teams 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Get notes on this podcast here: Léonce Crump Jr. joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly healthy. Last week, Os Guinness joined us to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty t…

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Evaluating Your Faith while Keeping it Intact 46:56

4M ago46:56

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The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Some no longer feel at home in their church community. Ed Stetzer will sit down with Sean McDowell and John Marriott to talk through the cultural challenges and questions that lead many to walk away from the faith. They'll also talk about how to walk through disillusionment and find …

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Os Guinness: How ‘Signals of Transcendence’ Lead People To Seek the Lord 36:20

4M ago36:20

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/470939-os-guinness-signals-transcendence-seek-lord.html Dr. Os Guinness joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself. Last week, Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrapped up …

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Unearthing Mysteries of the Bible 46:56

4M ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 2: How To Embrace God’s Vision for Power in Ministry 34:57

4M ago34:57

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Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469972-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-2-gods-vision-power.html Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrap up their conversation on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast,” offering pastors ways to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging them to persevere. Last week, Ky…

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Loving God with All Your Mind 46:56

5M ago46:56

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Moody Radio

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Roland Warren | Discipleship and Pro Abundant Life Ministry 43:29

5M ago43:29

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In John 10, Jesus explains that he has come to offer abundant life. Roland Warren, president and CEO of Care Net, joins Today's Conversation podcast to share how Jesus' vision for abundance impacts and transforms pro-life ministry. He also argues that Christian discipleship is at the center of this issue. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, this co…

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