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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 41 MIN

61 | Pastoring in Polarized Times

from The Resilient Pastor · host Barna Group

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Resilient Pastor Podcast, Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas, and Sharon Hodde Miller discuss how pastors can lead with wisdom and calm in polarized times. Drawing from Barna research and their own pastoral experiences, they explore what it means to be a non-anxious presence, when to speak (and when to stay silent), and how to shepherd a politically diverse congregation with humility, prayer, and conviction.Episode LinksFree Resource from Our Partner, BELAYFor over 15 years, BELAY has helped pastors and churches thrive. They’re offering a free download of Mission-Based Budgeting—a step-by-step guide to building a budget that fuels your ministry’s mission.Get your copy: Text BARNA to 55123.Watch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Resilient Pastor Podcast, Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas, and Sharon Hodde Miller discuss how pastors can lead with wisdom and calm in polarized times. Drawing from Barna research and their own pastoral experiences, they explore what it means to be a non-anxious presence, when to speak (and when to stay silent), and how to shepherd a politically diverse congregation with humility, prayer, and conviction. Episode Links Free Resource from Our Partner, BEL...

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