Best Lifeway Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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308. What Is NextGen Ministry? with Bryan Rose 33:24

15h ago33:24

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Last week Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder attended the Southern Baptist Convention and had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Rose and discuss, what exactly is Next Gen ministry? Bryan Rose is the Senior Lead Navigator and multisite specialist for Auxano. Bryan's vision facilitation weaves a strong strategic style with an engaging creativity. Br…

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The Discipleship Opportunity with Daniel Im 36:39

1d ago36:39

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On today's episode of Group Answers, Daniel Im discusses the changing landscape of the church in a post-everything world. He highlights the increased hunger for spiritual things and the recognition that the world's promises don't deliver. Daniel emphasizes the need to move beyond assumptions and focus on the interested individuals in our churches a…

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Greatest Hits: Can a Christian Be Possessed by a Demon? 11:37

3d ago11:37

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This summer we are looking at some of the most popular Ask the Pastor episodes over the years. This week, Pastor J.D. discusses Can a Christian Be Possessed by a Demon?. Show Notes: It depends on what you mean by “demon possessed.” It’s never used in the Greek language that I know of, and it’s not in the Bible. The word in the Bible is “demonized,”…

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107. Jeff and Jen Wilkin on Marriage, Ministry and Revelation 46:02

3d ago46:02

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If you're a regular listener to The Glass House, then you've heard plenty of wives speak to the topic of supporting their husbands in ministry. But what you haven't yet heard is how a husband can also be their wife's biggest cheerleader and supporter when she is the one in vocational ministry. Jen Wilkin and her husband Jeff, join Ben and Lynley on…

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Encountering God Session 2: Study 31:55

3d ago31:55

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Welcome to Session Two of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebration, and many more. Each w…

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Session 5 (June 30) Explore the Bible Adults 22:56

4d ago22:56

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Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 5 (Acts 4:8-21) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12By Angie Elkins

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307. A Guide to Special Needs Inclusion in Your Ministry 29:33

7d ago29:33

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One of Lifeway Kids biggest focuses over the past year was equipping churches to offer welcoming and inviting experiences for our families with kids with special needs. Live from the Southern Baptist Convention, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importance of special needs inclusion in every church's children's ministry. You'll here about …

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The Importance of Theology in Group Life with Mary Wiley 37:30

8d ago37:30

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Our theology can never be divorced from biblical theology! On today's show Brian Daniel and Haley Malone discuss the importance of theology in group life with guest and theologian Mary Wiley. Mary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an…

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Greatest Hits: How Do You Honor a Toxic Parent?

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This summer we are looking at some of the most popular Ask the Pastor episodes over the years. This week, Pastor J.D. discusses how to honor a toxic parent. A glimpse inside this episode: This brings us to one of the “big 10” — the 10 Commandments. There are a couple of things to understand starting with the 10 commandments are divided into two sec…

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106. Agreeable Disagreement in the Church 39:59

10d ago39:59

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Happy Southern Baptist Convention Eve! Over the next few days Southern Baptist Churches from around the country will come together in Indianapolis and will debate about key issues involving our churches. Recently Ben preached a sermon from Romans 14 and we thought it would be perfect to publish it on The Glass House. It is not uncommon for christia…

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Encountering God Session 1: Introduction 19:37

10d ago19:37

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Welcome to Session One of our summer Bible study on the MARKED Podcast! We're studying Encountering God, and we're so excited to join Kelly Minter for the next seven weeks as she unpacks the biblical foundation for sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, simplicity, generosity, celebrati…

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Session 4 (June 23) Explore the Bible Adults 10:56

12d ago10:56

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Tim Pollard and Amber Vaden look at session 4 (Acts 3:12-26) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins

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105. Family Rhythms and Routines with Lynley Mandrell and Angie Elkins 29:13

13d ago29:13

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Today on the Glass House we are surprising you with a really special Friday episode. At Lifeway we have some really fantastic podcasts that we want to make sure you know about. Angie Elkins is our producer on the Glass House, but she also has her own show called Let It Shine. Lynley has been a co-host with her this season and they had a really inte…

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Child Safety and Small Groups 39:25

14d ago39:25

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Jeremy Herron, founder of Fortified Consulting, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in church and ministry settings. In 2019, he was selected for a national panel that created church safety standards, leveraging his extensive experience reshaping kids ministries. Recognizing his impact could extend beyond the local church,…

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306. Accountability and Expectations of Volunteers 38:17

15d ago38:17

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So many problems that surface and put our kids at great risk, are avoidable situations that happen in environments where everyone thinks, "this could never happen here." That mentality is dangerous and the reality is, we can't afford to risk our children in that way. In today's episode, Chuck and Jana are joined with Kimba Campbell and Delanee Will…

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Learning to Regulate Your Emotions in Ministry 51:33

15d ago51:33

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Have you ever asked your spouse a simple question, like, "whats for dinner?" and all of a sudden they're making a snarky comment back to you? Have you ever found yourself responding out of irritation and frustration when your spouse or kids simply ask you a question? On today's show we're highlighting an episode from The Glass House Podcast where N…

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Greatest Hits: When Is It Okay to Leave a Church?

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This summer we are looking at some of the most popular Ask the Pastor episodes over the years. To start, Pastor J.D. discusses what’s important to keep in mind when it comes to leaving a church and choosing one. A glimpse inside this episode: The no-commitment consumer culture is not appropriate for the church. Consumer culture works for some thing…

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104. Emotions in Ministry with Bryan Barley 53:04

17d ago53:04

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Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode of TGH, Ben and Lynley di…

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Diving into Ephesians with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa Kruger 32:23

17d ago32:23

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Take a closer look at the book of Ephesians by joining our conversation with Jackie Hill Perry and Melissa Kruger. Jackie and Melissa, along with Jasmine Holmes who was unable to join us, recently released a collaborative Bible study on the book of Ephesians. Hear what they had to say about this challenging book of the Bible and how we can learn to…

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Session 3 (June 16) Explore the Bible Adults 18:51

19d ago18:51

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Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 3 (Acts 2:41-47) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Angie Elkins

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Missional Groups & Neighborhoods 36:41

21d ago36:41

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Eddie Mosley is a well-known church consultant with extensive experience in expansion and strategic planning. Because of his work with LifeWay Church Resources and his sincere desire to serve communities, he has been able to mentor hundreds of congregations around the country. Eddie's personal life is a reflection of his faith because he and his sp…

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305. Protecting Our Children 31:53

22d ago31:53

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One of the most dangerous environments we can put our children in, is an environment without the right policies and procedures in place to protect them. On today’s episode, Chuck and Jana are joined by Brad Eubank and Kris Buckman to discuss how we can be intentional in warding off predators and protecting our kids. Brad Eubank is the Senior Pastor…

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Trends in Group Ministry with Ken Braddy 37:15

23d ago37:15

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On today's show, groups expert Ken Braddy joins Haley and Brian on a great conversation about groups ministry! As Ken travels all over the country to support churches and their groups ministry, he shares with us the positive and negative trends churches across the nation are experiencing. Ken also shares how we can do groups better than ever despit…

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103. LIVE: Preaching Prep & How It Affects the Family 34:57

25d ago34:57

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After every Sunday church service, the biggest thing on the pastor's mind, is how quickly the following Sunday's message is coming. Sermon preparation doesn't just effect the pastor, it also effects the entire family. On today's show Ben and Lynley share with a live audience filled with student ministry leaders at the Lifeway Headquarters in Nashvi…

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Restoring a Broken Home 37:21

24d ago37:21

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In our last episode of the Come Home series on the MARKED Podcast, Rachel Setliffe joins us from Scotland to share her heart behind her ministry, Restored Home. Birthed out of Rachel's own story, Restored Home seeks to come alongside the church and equip and lead women shattered by betrayal, abandonment, and unwanted divorce toward the God who rest…

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Session 2 (June 9) Explore the Bible Adults 12:16

26d ago12:16

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Tim Pollard and Amber Vaden look at session 2 (Acts 2:5-16, 36-38) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Lifeway Podcast Network

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304. The Gospel in 3 Circles 25:52

29d ago25:52

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In this episode of the Kids Ministry 101 podcast, host Jeremy interviews Danielle Bell about the importance of sharing the gospel with kids. They discuss the Three Circles conversation guide, which simplifies the gospel message into three circles: God's plan, our sin/brokenness, and Jesus. Jeremy and Danielle highlight the benefits of using the Thr…

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Prioritizing Discipleship in Every Area of Our Life with The Kendrick Brothers 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Hey friends! Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an incredible discussion with Brian Daniel about their latest movie, The Forge. This film focuses on discipleship and following Jesus, and Alex and Stephen share their hearts behind making this film. They emphasize the importance of having a strong foundation in Christ and prioritizing Him abov…

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Barriers to Spiritual Growth 38:00

1M ago38:00

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In this episode we discuss the barriers to spiritual growth people face in the local church. What barriers are people running into at local churches? How can they be removed to aid in people’s spiritual progress? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions. Joining us is Brian Brunke, Small Group Operations Pastor at Parkway Fellowship si…

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A Home Away From Home | Hosting a Women's Retreat 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Caroline Saunder's friends, Megan Morrison and Christin Poley from Story & Soul, are here with us to talk about hosting a women's retreat that is a home away from home. They share how serving together has fostered a sense of home within their friendship and their ministry, and they talk about some practical and spiritual preparations for showing ho…

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Should Christians Gamble? 11:34

1M ago11:34

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Show Notes: Matt: J.D., as we’re recording gambling was just legalized in North Carolina this month, like it has been in 37 other states. That has us wondering – is gambling a sin? — J.D.: Some of our long-time listeners might remember us talking about this 2 years ago, but we thought given its popularity, we’d revisit it. So, look, the reality is …

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Session 1 (June 2) Explore the Bible Adults 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Bob Bunn and Amber Vaden look at session 1 (Acts 1:4-11, 23-26) in the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study of Acts 1-12.By Lifeway Podcast Network

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Introduction (Acts 1-12) Explore the Bible Adults 15:53

1M ago15:53

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Chris Brown and Amber Vaden give some background on Acts 1-12 as we begin the Summer 2024 Explore the Bible study.By Angie Elkins

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303. Vision Centered Ministry Part 3 48:33

1M ago48:33

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Hey friends! Welcome back to this 3-Part Series on leading a vision centered ministry! If you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, we highly encourage you to do so. Chuck and Jana discuss how to check your vision and how to craft an effective and meaningful vision for your ministry. On today's episode, Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder discuss the importa…

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Perpetually Growing Small Groups 38:30

1M ago38:30

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Rick is currently the Central Groups Pastor at Lake Point Church in Rockwall that sees over 30,000 people in attendance weekly to their campuses. He spent 13 years as a small group discipleship specialist at Lifeway Church Resources, three years with NavPress as a small group specialist, five years consulting Kentucky Baptist Churches, planted the …

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How Do We Talk with Teens? with Zac Workun 33:27

1M ago33:27

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Have you ever been talking to a teenager and find yourself in a situation where you don't know what to say? Sometimes it can feel like there is a huge wall between you and the teens in your life. Today on Group Answers Zac Workun and Brian Daniel dive into how we can effectively engage with the next generation in small groups. Zac currently serves …

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Coming Home from Sexual Sin 33:22

1M ago33:22

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What might it look like for the modern day woman to “come home” to Christ? In the third episode of our special "Come Home" series with Caroline Saunders, we talked with Titania Paige about coming home from sexual sin, and how we can offer help to women who are struggling with a relentless, habitual sin. She shared her story with us, as well as her …

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Can Christians Be Depressed? 14:01

1M ago14:01

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Show Notes: Matt: J.D., some people feel like, because we have the Holy Spirit inside of us, we should never have some of these big, mental health struggles like depression or anxiety. The question is, can Christians be depressed? Or if someone is depressed, is that an indication that they’re not saved? — J.D.: Matt, that’s a heavy question. Let me…

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Session 13 (May 26) Explore the Bible Adults 27:52

1M ago27:52

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Gia Thornburg, Dwayne McCrary, and Amber Vaden look at session 13 (Genesis 50:15-26) in the Spring 2024 Explore the Bible study of Genesis 20-50. The post Session 13 (May 26) Explore the Bible Adults appeared first on Explore the Bible.By Explore the Bible Podcast

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