Episodes
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-dean-church-administration.html Dr. Jody Dean joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry’s personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Rev. Dr. John Dickson joined us last week to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's...
Published 11/27/24
Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500763-john-dickson-good-evil-church-history.html Rev. Dr. John Dickson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as well as its contributions, and how Christians should engage with culture today. Mike Cosper joined us last week where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explained the dangers of ideological...
Published 11/20/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500594-mike-cosper-church-leaders-resist-banality-evil.html Mike Cosper joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explains the dangers of ideological movements within the church and shares how church leaders can resist being captivated by anything other than the gospel. Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joined us last week to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and...
Published 11/13/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500253-chris-adams-pastors-helping-mental-health.html Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and ministry, emphasizing the special role church leaders play in helping other people's mental health and the unique challenges pastors face with their own. Mark Matlock joined us last week to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,”...
Published 11/06/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html Mark Matlock joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff joined us last week to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's...
Published 10/30/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499474-sean-mcdowell-timothy-muehlhoff-church-leaders-cancel-culture.html Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, highlighting the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships.  Beth Moore joined us last week to explore the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasized the...
Published 10/23/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498960-beth-moore-bible-teaching.html Beth Moore joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasizes the importance of a teacher’s relationship with God and addresses the nuts and bolts of preparation, as well as the role of criticism in a teacher's journey.  Lysa TerKeurst joined us last week to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the...
Published 10/16/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498523-lysa-terkeurst-respond-trust-broken.html Lysa TerKeurst joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and shares how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries. Dave Ferguson joined us last week to share how church leaders can...
Published 10/09/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497963-dave-ferguson-building-culture-outreach.html Dave Ferguson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how church leaders can go beyond holding evangelistic events and actually build a culture of outreach in their congregations. Eric Geiger joined us last week to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another.  Check...
Published 10/02/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497425-eric-geiger-values-drive-behavior.html Eric Geiger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another.  Dr. D.A. Carson joined us last week to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1...
Published 09/25/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/496480-d-a-carson-tgc-theological-vision-ministry.html Dr. D.A. Carson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians. Dr. Crawford Loritts joined us last week to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Check out our...
Published 09/18/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this...
Published 09/11/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Rich Villodas joined us last week to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. ...
Published 09/04/24
Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html Rich Villodas joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on his narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. Dr. J.D. Greear joined us last week to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without directing their congregations on how to vote. Check out...
Published 08/28/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html  Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote.  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find...
Published 08/21/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491746-max-lucado-elders-changing-mind.html Max Lucado joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines. Priscilla Shirer joined us last week to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.” Check out our conversation...
Published 08/14/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491149-priscilla-shirer-church-leaders-mentorship-accountability.html Priscilla Shirer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.” Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined us last week to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis...
Published 08/07/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490731-tod-bolsinger-trying-harder-crisis.html  Dr. Tod Bolsinger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–one comes. Sam Allberry joined us last week to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn’t seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains...
Published 07/31/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490194-sam-allberry-avoid-unpreaching-gospel.html Sam Allberry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn’t seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors can have orthodox preaching while also promoting a culture of “gospel safety.” Brad Hill joined us last week to explain just how valuable a resource the internet can be for...
Published 07/24/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489710-brad-hill-ed-stetzer-spiritually-open-google.html Brad Hill joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain just how valuable a resource the internet can be for pastors and why digital ministry is not merely an on-ramp to get people into church. Dr. Benjamin Conner joined us last week to share lessons God has taught him about doing ministry alongside people with disabilities and the steps church leaders can...
Published 07/17/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489319-benjamin-conner-church-leaders-people-with-disabilities.html Dr. Benjamin Conner joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share lessons God has taught him about doing ministry alongside people with disabilities and the steps church leaders can take to be supportive of that community.  Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry joined us last week to discuss what leaders need to know about key aspects of leadership, including...
Published 07/10/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489021-justyn-terry-raise-up-future-leaders.html Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what leaders need to know about key aspects of leadership, including establishing trust, developing a vision statement, and remaining faithful in the everyday tasks that come with the job. Justin Brierley joined us last week to share how he has seen the New Atheism decline over the years and what...
Published 07/03/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/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, Daniel Im joined us to explain how pastors can lead more effectively in a “post-everything” world and why their communities contain more...
Published 06/26/24
Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/487771-daniel-im-consumers-strategy-church.html 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 can help teens cultivate a faith that lasts for their entire...
Published 06/19/24