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    The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

    The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.
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    Michael Martin: How Church Boards Can Help Their Pastors Be Healthy

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

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    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 offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly resilient. Check out our conversation with him here:

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/472044-leonce-crump-jr-develop-resilient-teams.html 

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    Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

    ECFA.org/leadershipstandard

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    Léonce Crump Jr.: How To Develop Resilient Teams

    Léonce Crump Jr.: How To Develop Resilient Teams

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    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 to break into our lives and draw us to himself. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/470939-os-guinness-signals-transcendence-seek-lord.html 

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    The Resilience Factor: A Step-by-Step Guide to Catalyze an Unbreakable Team” by Léonce B. Crump Jr., Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird 

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

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

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    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 their conversation with us, offering practices to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging pastors to persevere in doing good. Check out the second part of our conversation with them here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469972-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-2-gods-vision-power.html 

     

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    Signals of Transcendence: Listening to the Promptings of Life” by Dr. Os Guinness

    "The Great Quest: Invitation to an Examined Life and a Sure Path to Meaning" by Dr. Os Guinness

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

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

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    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, Kyle and Jamin shared how God taught them about his way to power and why all ministry leaders must wrestle with what their view of power actually is. Check out the first part of our conversation with them here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/469144-kyle-strobel-jamin-goggin-part-1-churchs-problem-power.html 

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    The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has Abandoned It” by Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin

    Biola University

    Center for Christian Formation

    Mission Hills Church

    Talbot School of Theology 

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    Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 1: Why the Church’s Problem With Power Is Not ‘Over There’

    Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 1: Why the Church’s Problem With Power Is Not ‘Over There’

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    Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what God has taught them about his way to power and why every ministry leader must wrestle with what their view of power actually is.

    Last week, Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joined us to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches. Check out our conversation with her here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/468289-pushpay-ceo-molly-matthews-state-church-tech.html 

     

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    The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church That Has Abandoned It” by Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin

    Biola University

    Center for Christian Formation

    Mission Hills Church

    Talbot School of Theology 

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    Molly Matthews Shares Key Findings From the 'State of Church Tech' Report

    Molly Matthews Shares Key Findings From the 'State of Church Tech' Report

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    Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches.

    Last week, Tim Chaddick joined us to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/467485-tim-chaddick-church-planting-hollywood-london.html 

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    Pushpay

    "State of Church Technology" report from Pushpay

    LEAD App

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    Tim Chaddick: What Church Planting in Hollywood and London Taught Me About Outreach in Secular Spaces

    Tim Chaddick: What Church Planting in Hollywood and London Taught Me About Outreach in Secular Spaces

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    Tim Chaddick joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London.

    Last week, Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones explained why pastors should only pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church if God has specifically called them to do so. Check out our conversation with them here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466882-jamaal-williams-timothy-paul-jones-multiethnic-church-complicated.html 

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    "Better: How Jesus Satisfies the Search for Meaning" by Tim Chaddick

    "The Truth about Lies: The Unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will Become" by Tim Chaddick

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    Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones: Should You Pursue a Multiethnic Church? It’s Complicated

    Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones: Should You Pursue a Multiethnic Church? It’s Complicated

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    Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why pastors should pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church only if God has specifically called them to do so.

    Last week, Jon Acuff joined us to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html

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    In Church As It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture” by Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones

    Sojourn Church Midtown

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    Jon Acuff: How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church

    Jon Acuff: How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church

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    Jon Acuff joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God.

    Last week, Kevin Palau joined us to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/465726-kevin-palau-church-leaders-culture-evangelism.html 

     

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    All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential" by Jon Acuff

    "Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset)" by Jon Acuff


    "Stuff Christians Like" by Jon Acuff

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    Kevin Palau: How Church Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Evangelism When ‘It’s Harder Than It Used To Be’

    Kevin Palau: How Church Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Evangelism When ‘It’s Harder Than It Used To Be’

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    Kevin Palau joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel.

    Do you embrace all of your emotions or try to suppress them at times? Jennie Allen joined us last week to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Check out our conversation with her here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html 

     

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    Luis Palau Association

    Evangelism Master Class on Gloo

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    Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions

    Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions

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    Jennie Allen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. 

    Last week, we revisited our conversation with Priscilla Shirer, who shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message. Check out our conversation with her here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/442100-priscilla-shirer-message-preparation-hardest-ministry.html 

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    Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts" by Jennie Allen

    Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It” by Jennie Allen

    IF:Gathering

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    Best of 2023: Priscilla Shirer: ‘Message Preparation Is the Hardest Thing I Do in Ministry’

    Best of 2023: Priscilla Shirer: ‘Message Preparation Is the Hardest Thing I Do in Ministry’

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    In one of our top episodes from 2023, Priscilla Shirer joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast for our Great Communicator Series and shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message.

    Last week, we revisited what David Platt has learned about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one. Check out our conversation with him here:

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html 

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    Going Beyond Ministries

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    Best of 2023: David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the ‘American Gospel'

    Best of 2023: David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the ‘American Gospel'

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    In one of our top interviews from 2023, David Platt joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one. 

    Bryan Carter joined us last week to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html 

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    Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully” by David Platt

    Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream” by David Platt

    McLean Bible Church

    Radical

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    Bryan Carter: How To Make Your Preaching More Compelling

    Bryan Carter: How To Make Your Preaching More Compelling

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    Bryan Carter joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching.

    Matt Chandler joined us last week to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463684-matt-chandler-part-2-parents-time-kids.html  

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    E.K. Bailey Preaching Conference

    Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships" by Bryan Carter

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    Matt Chandler, Part 2: How Parents Can Make the Most of the Time They Have With Their Kids

    Matt Chandler, Part 2: How Parents Can Make the Most of the Time They Have With Their Kids

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    Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God. 

    Matt also joined us last week to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. Check out our conversation with him here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463243-matt-chandler-part-1-2022-controversy-life-ministry.html/ 

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    Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

    Acts 29 Network

    The Village Church

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    Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry

    Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry

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    Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022. 

    How can churches be safe places for people who are grieving? Natasha Smith joined us last week to share what she has learned about the process of grief, as well as some key insights for pastors. Check out our conversation with her here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/463050-natasha-smith-church-safe-grieving.html 

     

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    Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones" by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

    Acts 29 Network

    The Village Church

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    Natasha Smith: How To Make the Church Safe for People Who Are Grieving

    Natasha Smith: How To Make the Church Safe for People Who Are Grieving

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    Natasha Smith joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what she has learned about the process of grief and how pastors can make their churches safe places for people mourning the losses of life.

    What should you do when you feel like leaving ministry? Natalie Runion joined us last week to discuss how church leaders can fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and how to know when it’s time to walk away. Check out our conversation with her here:

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html 

     

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    Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life” by Natasha Smith

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    Natalie Runion: How Pastors Can Avoid Quitting Before God Has Called Them Out of Ministry

    Natalie Runion: How Pastors Can Avoid Quitting Before God Has Called Them Out of Ministry

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    Natalie Runion joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it’s time to walk away.

    What does the data tell us about the state of Christianity in the U.S.? Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup joined us last week to discuss exactly that. Check out our conversation with them here: 

    https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html

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    Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away” by Natalie Runion

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    Faithlytics: Leaders at Pew, Barna, Lifeway and Gallup Share Key Insights Into the State of American Christianity

    Faithlytics: Leaders at Pew, Barna, Lifeway and Gallup Share Key Insights Into the State of American Christianity

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    Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” for a special “Faithlytics” episode on what the data says about the state of Christianity in the U.S.

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