The Innovative Church Leaders Podcast

Discovering How to Experience God's PresenceIn today's fast-paced world, many are searching for deeper meaning and connection. This video explores how to experience God's presence in everyday life, offering insights into the intersection of faith and culture.Join us as we delve into the power of the word and its transformative impact on our lives. Our guest, Dr. Nijay Gupta, shares his perspective on current trends in Christianity and the spiritual hunger evident in today's society.Understanding Faith and CultureThe relationship between faith and culture is complex yet enriching. As we navigate through societal changes, understanding this dynamic can help us live more fulfilling lives. Dr. Gupta discusses how the gospel's holiness can transform the world into a place of beauty, goodness, truth, and love.Explore the concept of "holy worldliness" and its implications for modern believers.Learn how young people are engaging with their faith in new and exciting ways.Discover how the Bible can be a guide in these turbulent times.Connect With Us Here: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/🎬 Video Chapters0:00 - Reclaiming the World Spiritually3:49 - Current Trends in Faith7:38 - Youthful Spiritual Revival11:27 - Applying Scripture to Life15:16 - Holy Worldliness Concept19:05 - Bonhoeffer's Worldliness Perspective22:54 - Paul's Vision for Christian Life26:43 - Challenging Common FrameworksSummary:Understanding how to experience God's presence involves embracing both faith and culture. By recognizing the power of the word, we can navigate the current trends in Christianity and find deeper spiritual fulfillment. This video offers a fresh perspective on living a life of faith in today's world.📚 Resources Mentioned:Paul for the World: A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life - Not Just the Next by Dr. Nijay GuptaEngaging Scripture Substack: https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/Eric Bryant’s Website: https://www.ericbryant.orgInnovative Church Leaders Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org🚀 Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leadersTake the Free Pastoral Health Checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.comFor free resources, sign up our newsletter here: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/#ExperienceGodsPresence #FaithAndCulture #PowerOfTheWord #ChristianityTrends #GodsPresence #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianFaith #HearingGod #BiblicalLiving #ChristianLifestyle #FaithJourney #GodIsWithUs #PrayerLife #HolySpirit #ChristianCommunity

What if our misunderstanding of forgiveness is actually causing more harm than good?In this profound episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, host Dr. Eric Bryant welcomes back world-renowned apologist and advocate Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. Together, they tackle one of the most weaponized and misunderstood topics in the modern church: Forgiveness.Dr. Orr-Ewing shares insights from her new book, Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear. She addresses the "identity politics" of grievance, the rise of "cancel culture," and—most importantly—how the church has often used the teaching of forgiveness to silence victims of abuse. This isn't just a theological discussion; it's a vital framework for leaders who want to lead with both uncompromising grace and unwavering justice.It’s time to stop minimizing harm and start discovering the cosmic power of the Cross to satisfy our deep hunger for justice.💡 Key Insights:01:29 – The "Quiet Revival?": Why young people are increasingly drawn to high-conviction and liturgical forms of faith.03:23 – Shaking the Church: Why God is uncovering deep sin in leadership and why repentance is the only way forward.06:16 – Forgiveness vs. Power: How the culture derives power from grievance, and why forgiveness is often seen as "moral weakness."08:26 – Weaponized Forgiveness: Recognizing when "you just need to forgive" is used as a tool to enable abusers and silence victims.08:54 – The Sacred Image: Why harm done to a human being is a cosmic offense that requires a cosmic sacrifice.10:13 – Cancel Culture vs. The Gospel: How the Cross satisfies the desire for justice that cancel culture often gets wrong.13:00 – Four Models of Forgiveness: Evaluating different church practices and identifying the "New Testament Model."15:44 – The Escrow Analogy: Understanding how you can truly forgive someone while still waiting for the "transaction" of reconciliation.20:01 – Turning the Other Cheek: Why Jesus was actually teaching a form of dignified resistance, not encouraging people to be "doormats."22:13 – Trinity and the Cross: A deep dive into how a God who is love can also be a God of righteous judgment.📚 Resources Mentioned:Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear by Amy Orr-EwingInnovative Church Leaders Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.orgEric Bryant’s Website: https://www.ericbryant.orgAmy Orr-Ewing’s Official Website: https://www.amyorr-ewing.com🚀 Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leadersTake the Free Pastoral Health Checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.com#Forgiveness #AmyOrrEwing #ChurchLeadership #SpiritualAbuse #Apologetics #InnovativeChurchLeaders #JusticeAndGrace #PastoralCare #FaithInCulture #Reconciliation

What if the "success" of growing a large church is actually hiding a shallow reality of disciple-making?In this catalytic conversation, David Putman - author of Detox for the Overly Religious and founder of Planting the Gospel - shares the "divine encounter" that forced him to stop measuring the crowd and start measuring the kingdom. After growing a church to 2,500 people, David realized that while the church was big, the discipleship was thin.Discover the 5-3-2 Framework, an "operating system" for the church that moved from one pastor to generational disciple-making in 46 cities across five countries. Learn how to transition from "programming" your church to "releasing" a movement, why three is the perfect number for transformation, and how to use the "S.O.W.I.N.G." method to turn daily scripture reading into an external mission.It’s time to move the cookies to the bottom shelf. Stop discipling for information and start actually making disciples of Jesus.Key Insights:03:46 – The Divine Encounter: When the Holy Spirit asks, "You believe, but will you follow?"05:42 – The 2020 Pivot: Creating the simplest disciple-making tool for a "rebooting" pastor.08:25 – Defining a Disciple: Learning to live like Him, love like Him, and leave what He left behind.09:41 – The 5-3-2 Framework: Breaking down the 5 principles, 3 relationships, and 2 rhythms.10:40 – The Gospels as Curriculum13:30 – The Microgroup Secret: Why the number three is hard to hide in and easy to maneuver.16:30 – Shifting the goal of discipleship from "knowing more" to "following better."20:40 – The S.O.W.I.N.G. Method: Six questions that bridge internal growth with external evangelism.29:14 – Gathered vs. Scattered: How to track your church’s impact on people you never see on Sunday.31:42 – Finding the "Good Soil": Why pastors should stop training the 1,000 and start looking for the "One."Resources Mentioned:The 5-3-2 Disciple-Making Journal by David PutmanDetox for the Overly Religious by David PutmanPlanting the Gospel: https://www.plantingthegospel.comEric Bryant's website: https://www.ericbryant.orgInnovative Church Leaders Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win one of David’s disciple-making journals and other great resources. https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-usFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeadersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/Receive the Free Guide: "Why Innovation Matters and Our Innovative God" by signing up for our email newsletter at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-usTake our FREE Pastoral Health Checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.com/#ChurchLeadership #DiscipleMaking #Microgroups #KingdomGrowth #SpiritLed #InnovativeChurchLeaders #Evangelism #PastoralRenewal #JesusCentered #MovementMaking

What if the most polarized issue in our country is actually one of the oldest commandments in the Bible?In this enlightening episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, host Eric Bryant talks with Dr. Sandy Richter - Old Testament scholar, Westmont professor, and author of Stewards of Eden. Discover how to move beyond partisanship and rediscover the biblical mandate to "tend and defend" the earth. Stewardship isn't a political platform; it’s a Genesis commission.Dr. Richter helps us understand the Old Testament in order to give the church its Bible back. Key Insights:06:30 – Navigating the polarized "Republican vs. Democrat" labels attached to environmentalism.07:25 – Why Christians should care about the environment09:05 – The Horizon Church Model: How a Cincinnati congregation turned 20 acres of sod into a native prairie and community walking trail.11:11 – The First Commandment: Why Genesis 2:15 ("tend and defend") is the foundational mandate for humanity.13:34 – Deuteronomy: Understanding Moses’ final sermon as a passionate plea to "choose life."18:58 – Organizing the Theological Closet: How a "biblical theology" approach helps pastors connect the Old and New Testaments.21:52 – The Deborah Interruption: Applying the cycle of the Book of Judges to the modern church’s life cycle of revival and bureaucracy.25:11 – Why young adults are desperate for real, data-driven, courageous faith. Resources Mentioned:Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters by Sandra L. RichterThe Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Sandra L. RichterThe Epic of Eden: Deborah (Bible Study Curriculum)Sandy Richter’s Website: https://www.sandyrichter.orgEric Bryant’s Website: https://www.ericbryant.orgFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leadersTake the Free Pastoral Health Checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.com#churchleadership #CreationCare #StewardsOfEden #OldTestament #EnvironmentalStewardship #ChurchInnovation #InnovativeChurchLeaders #Genesis215 #KingdomFirst #EcoTheology #BiblicalLiteracy

What if your church’s "welcome" is actually scaring people away?In this eye-opening conversation, Richard Riccardi—author of The Wandering Worshiper—shares his radical social experiment: visiting 33 different houses of worship in a single year. From Hindu temples to black congregations, Richard moved from being an "irregular and uninspired" cradle Catholic to a passionate deacon in a church where he was the first white member.Discover the "Goldilocks" of hospitality, why "Miss Cha Cha" (the church lady) almost scared him off, and the one thing churches do that immediately alienates newcomers. This isn't just a travelogue; it's a mirror for every pastor and church leader asking: Are we truly a place for everyone?Key Insights:03:06 – Preconceived Notions: Dealing with the "emotional baggage" guests carry through your front door.04:02 – Where I was most different, I was most welcomed: A surprising lesson from mosques and temples.06:35 – Forum Shopping vs. Spirit-Led Worship: The danger of only hearing what you want to hear.10:29 – The Episcopal Sing-Along: How a "low-pressure" entry point can soften a skeptic’s heart.12:52 – Children of God: Richard’s journey to becoming a volunteer in a predominantly Black congregation.15:41 – The Goldilocks Rule: Is your welcoming committee too hot, too cold, or just right?19:27 – The "Truth and Love" Tightrope: How criticizing other faiths from the pulpit turns off seekers.Resources Mentioned:The Wandering Worshiper by Richard G. RiccardiThe Wandering Worshiper Website: richardgriccardi.com or wanderingworshiper.comHarvard Flourishing Survey: On the benefits of community worship.Innovative Church Leaders Newsletter: Sign up for a chance to win a copy of Richard’s book! innovativechurchleaders.orgEric Bryant: https://www.ericbryant.orgFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Helping pastors experience and bring renewal through Spirit-led innovation.Website: innovativechurchleaders.orgInstagram: @innovativechurchleadersTikTok: @innovativechurchleadersYouTube: @innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: Innovative Church LeadersFree Resource: Download our guide "Why Innovation Matters and Our Innovative God" at innovativechurchleaders.org.#ChurchLeadership #Hospitality #ChurchGrowth #WanderingWorshiper #DiversityInChurch #PastoralCare #SpiritLed #InnovativeChurchLeaders #FaithfulPresence #WelcomingChurch

Sociologists ⁠Mark Mulder⁠ and ⁠Gerardo Martí⁠ join ⁠Eric Bryant⁠ to reveal lessons from the rise and fall of the ministry of Robert Schuller and the Crystal Cathedral.As we navigate a post-Christian landscape marked by political polarization and disaffiliation, Mulder and Martí offer a look at what happens when congregational life is mapped onto capitalism. Discover why the "racism of 2026" is more sophisticated than ever, why the search for "predictable models" makes leaders susceptible to drift, and how to cultivate a spiritually responsive community rooted in the way of Jesus. Key Insights:03:57 – The Big Story: Why disaffiliation doesn't always mean a loss of belief.04:47 – The Insidious Reality: Why the racism of 2026 is harder to root out.06:21 – The Partisan Pulpit: Navigating a church that has become a politically mobilized entity.10:30 – The Comfort Trap: Why seeking affirmation over challenge leads to congregational devolution.15:06 – The "Unrelenting Machine": Learning from the collapse of a fortress mentality.17:53 – How Robert Schuller changed church financing forever.24:03 – A Transcendent Church vs. A Church Based on Capitalism.26:15 – Organic over Bureaucratic: Creating a spiritually responsive community in shifting winds.Resources Mentioned:The Church Must Grow or Perish by Mark Mulder & Gerardo Martí.The Glass Church: Robert H. Schuller, the Crystal Cathedral, and the Strain of Megachurch Ministry by Mark Mulder & Gerardo Martí.Innovative Church Leaders Newsletter: Sign up for practical tools and a chance to win the book at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us. Plus you will receive "Why Innovation Matters and Our Innovative God."⁠⁠⁠Follow Innovative Church Leaders: Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant: Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/ Take our FREE pastoral health checkup: https://pastoral-health.scoreapp.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn #ChurchLeadership #SpiritLed #CulturalDiscernment #FaithfulPresence #Renewal #KingdomImpact #RobertSchuller #SociologyOfReligion #InnovativeChurchLeaders #DiscipleMaking

What if the question "How do I grow my church?" is keeping you from actual kingdom impact? In this vision-casting conversation, Dave Ferguson - founder of Exponential and author of Multiplier - reveals why waking up asking "How do we multiply God's kingdom?" changes everything, how churches with a vision to plant 10+ churches grow 10% faster annually (while non-planting churches are plateaued), and why half the seats in his pastor peer group are now empty because of drift.Dave shares stories of movement-makers like a pastor in Zimbabwe (who helped overthrow a 30-year dictator through discipleship) and Mimi at Amazon (who planted 100 micro churches with a $0 budget). Discover the four gauges (RPMS) that could save your ministry and marriage, why 16% of multiplying churches creates a tipping point, how Community Christian handed off leadership after 18 months of apprenticeship, and what a "dream hour" is (and why Dave regrets not doing it sooner).Key Insights:03:11 - "Progressivism Is Having a Crisis of Faith"04:54 - Multiplier: Movement-Making Potential Inside Every Believer05:53 - How Discipleship Overthrew a Dictator07:01 - A Call Back to What Jesus Actually Did12:03 - Beyond the Ticket to Heaven Mentality13:24 - When the Evangelical Community Gets Sucked Into Politics14:57 - The Four Gauges That Could Save Your Ministry and Marriage 21:03 - What Is a Dream Hour? (And Why Dave Regrets Not Doing It Sooner)24:11 - Why Church Planting Is the Best Evangelistic Tool We Have27:37 - Kingdom Stewardship: Give Your Church Away, God Gives You More28:58 - Dave's Succession at Community Christian Church34:52 - God Is Kind, God Is Good, God Will Get You ThroughResources Mentioned:Multiplier: Leading Your Church to Movement by Dave FergusonExponential: https://exponential.org/⁠Dave's Substack: https://substack.com/@fergusondave - "How to Discover Your God-Given Future"Community Christian Church succession storyBulk book orders: [email protected] (10+ copies)Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant: https://ericbryant.org/Dave Ferguson: https://daveferguson.org/Exponential: https://exponential.org/Email: [email protected] Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnChurches that plant 10+ churches grow 10% faster. Stop building your castle. Start multiplying God's kingdom at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #ChurchPlanting #Multiplication #Exponential #KingdomOfGod #ChurchGrowth #Discipleship #Succession #PastoralCare #MovementMaking

What do you do when God feels absent in your deepest suffering? In this raw and hope-filled conversation with host Toriano Mayo (lead pastor of The Well in Austin), Tiffany Stein - author of Mourning God - shares how losing her infant son led her to a secondary loss she never expected: the felt absence of God's presence. Tiffany reveals what Job's friends got right (silence) and wrong (talking), how to lament which includes complaining and ultimately trusting, and what it means to build enduring hope on the only thing that can't be taken away.Key Insights and Time Stamps:01:51 - What God Is Doing in Austin07:26 - Mourning the God You Thought You Knew 08:51 - Four-Part Lament: Turn, Complain, Ask, Trust 10:29 - It's Holy to Grieve What Is Not Good 17:56 - Pastoring the Suffering Individual 21:08 - Hope = Expecting Good Things Based on God's Person and Promises 22:37 - Sorrow AND Joy (Not Sorrow OR Joy) 25:10 - Living in the Mystery: God Is Good AND My Son Died Resources Mentioned:* Mourning God: Grieving Loss, Wrestling with God, and Finding Your Way Back to Life by Tiffany Stein* Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller* https://www.tiffanystein.com/ (bonus content, spiritual practices, lament exercises)Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersToriano Mayo: The Well Austin: https://thewellaustin.com/Tiffany Stein: Website: https://tiffanystein.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnOne-third of the Psalms are laments. Learn to practice this missing spiritual discipline at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us.#ChurchLeadership #Lament #Grief #Suffering #PastoralCare #Psalms #ChristianGrief #SecondaryLoss #Hope #ChildLoss #InnovativeChurchLeaders #TiffanyStein

What if the greatest barrier to making disciples isn't lack of resources—but the assumption you're already doing it?In this paradigm-shifting conversation, Mark "Moose" Bright - Director of Relational Discipleship Network - shares how life groups become the tip of the spear (not the holy huddle). Discover the power of kingdom ambition, why vulnerability sets the bar for discipleship, and how churches are reviving through multiplication instead of addition.Key Insights:01:30 - "Will You Just Disciple Us?" (And Why Pastors Said No)04:05 - Why Discipleship Is NOT Just Teaching08:06 - The Invitation That Determines Everything10:17 - Set the Bar for Vulnerability17:02 - 20 People Baptized Per Week (Without Altar Calls)19:26 - The Holy Spirit Blesses Alignment with JesusResources Mentioned:Church Is a Team Sport by Jim PutmanRelational Discipleship Network: RDN.orgDisciples Shift Conference (2-day experiential deep dive)RDN Coaching Cohorts for PastorsMark "Moose" Bright:Relational Discipleship Network: https://rdn.org/Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnPrograms don't multiply. People do. Learn how to make disciples who make disciples at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #MakingDisciples #DiscipleshipMultiplication #LifeGroups #SpiritLed #RelationalDiscipleship #SmallGroups #ChurchGrowth #KingdomAmbition #MooseBright #innovativechurchleaders

What if communion isn't just a ritual—but the most powerful way to practice hope in a broken world? In this moving conversation, Anglican priest Hannah Miller King shares how the Eucharist became her lifeline after losing her father at 14 and her youngest brother to suicide, why the Lord's Table can become "the altar call every Sunday," and how bottom-up healing through embodied rituals can reach us in ways theology alone cannot.Hannah unpacks insights from her book Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness such as why some prayers remain unanswered (and that's a feature, not a flaw), and how communion frames the gospel for me, for us, and for the world.Key Insights:01:51 - Faith Forged in Unanswered Prayers: Losing a Parent at Young Age03:18 - Falling in Love with the Local Church as Family05:51 - How Communion Brings Hope08:35 - Re-Familied as a Daughter of God at the Lord's Table11:11 - Looking Back AND Looking Forward at Communion15:19 - The Lord's Supper and Church Hurt (When the Family Is Dysfunctional)21:36 - Someone Is at the Helm of History Who Is Not Anxious Right NowResources Mentioned:Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness by Hannah Miller KingHannah Miller King's website: hannamillerking.comFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant:Website: https://ericbryant.org/Hannah Miller King:Website: https://hannamillerking.com/Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnSomeone is at the helm of history who is not anxious right now. Pause and be re-rooted at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #Eucharist #Communion #Sacraments #ChristianHope #AlreadyNotYet #WomenInMinistry #Anglican #PastoralCare #Grief

What if 67% of Americans claim to be Christian but only 6% actually have a biblical worldview? In this eye-opening conversation, Freddy Davis - missionary, author, and worldview expert - reveals why most Christians don't even realize they're viewing reality through a non-Christian lens, how American culture shifted from theism to naturalism while we weren't looking, and why worldview training is now a missionary skill we all need at home.Freddy explains why understanding worldview eliminates 99.9% of confusion when sharing the gospel.Key Insights:02:03 - What IS a Worldview? (And Why Everyone Defines It Differently)04:30 - Four Worldview Categories That Contain Every Religion and Philosophy06:22 - Three Questions That Reveal Any Worldview09:00 - Reverse Culture Shock: America Changed While I Was Gone11:46 - 67% Claim Christian, 6% Have Biblical Worldview (Barna)21:20 - Stop Building Theology from Random Pieces23:19 - 90% of Youth Leave the Faith After High SchoolResources Mentioned:The Truth Mirage by Freddy Davis (foundational worldview book)Shattering the Truth Mirage (sharing gospel across worldview barriers)Assaulting the Truth Mirage (offensive Christian apologetics)Understanding the Truth Mirage (encyclopedia of 47 faith systems)The Universe Next Door by James SireWorldview Survey ToolOne Day Seminary for Everyday BelieversYouth Worldview TrainingFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant: Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Freddy Davis: Website: https://marketfaith.org/Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnOnly 6% of Americans have a biblical worldview. Learn how to equip your church to think biblically at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #BiblicalWorldview #CulturalDiscernment #Apologetics #Evangelism #YouthMinistry #Discipleship #Worldview #ChristianEducation

What if the Bible's clearest teaching on women in leadership isn't what you've been told? In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle — bestselling author and founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender — shares findings from his three-year, 1,000-hour journey studying what Scripture actually says about women in church leadership.Preston unpacks what shocked him about his research on women and leadership and why the rare Greek word in 1 Timothy 2:12 changes everything.Discover how approaching Scripture with humility and curiosity—even when you disagree—can move us all closer to the truth and the heart of Jesus.Key Insights:00:40 - Why Being Around People You Disagree With Matters02:58 - Raised Complementarian: Why This Study Became Essential05:44 - The Sole Goal: What Does This Ancient Text Actually Say?06:46 - What Shocked Preston Most About Women in the Bible 10:29 - Women Model the Radical Courage Jesus Requires 12:01 - What IS Christian Authority? (This Changes Everything) 18:07 - Redefining Headship as Self-Giving Service 20:08 - 1 Timothy 2: The Strongest Complementarian Argument 27:32 - The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender Resources Mentioned:From Genesis to Junia: A Guide to Women in Leadership by Preston SprinkleChristian Sexuality: Raising Kids Exiles ConferenceTheology in the Raw PodcastPreston Sprinkle: ⁠https://prestonssprinkle.com/⁠ Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender:⁠ https://www.centerforfaith.com/⁠Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersDr. Eric Bryant: https://ericbryant.org/ Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnIron sharpens iron. Learn to pursue truth with people you disagree with. Get practical tools + encouragement at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us.#ChurchLeadership #WomenInMinistry #BiblicalScholarship #CulturalDiscernment #SpiritLed #Egalitarian #Complementarian #TheologicalHumility #1Timothy2

What if the secret to standing out as a leader isn't about being smarter, more connected, or going viral - but about 12 simple habits you can learn? In this energizing conversation, William Vanderbloemen—founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group—shares why he's more bullish on the church than he's been in 30 years, what data reveals about top-performing leaders, and the one habit that naturally atrophies if you don't fight it.Discover why agility matters more than ever and how these 12 data-driven habits can transform your leadership starting today.Key Insights:02:48 - Why William Is More Bullish on the Church Than Ever 05:11 - Are We Living in the Last Days? 07:22 - To Be a Good Pastor, Smell Like the Sheep 08:47 - Your Superpower: You're the Only Pastor for Your Church 12:29 - 12 Habits, Not Traits (You Can Learn These) 16:08 - The Habit of Agility: The Only One That Atrophies 20:39 - Why Agility Matters Most for the Next 10 Years Resources Mentioned:Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest by William VanderbloemenVanderbloemen Leadership PodcastSimple Church by Eric Geiger and Thom RainerFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant: https://ericbryant.org/ William Vanderbloemen: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnYou don't need to be the next viral preacher. Your people need YOU—their pastor. Get practical leadership tools weekly at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #PastorLife #LeadershipDevelopment #BeTheUnicorn #SpiritLed #ChurchGrowth #PastoralCare #DataDrivenLeadership #Agility #Innovation

"If it were not for the black church, there would be no church in America." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1931) In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Walter Strickland II—professor, author, and teaching pastor—reveals why Dietrich Bonhoeffer said there would be no church in America without the African-American church, and what that means for leaders today.Dr. Walter Strickland II unpacks the biblical foundation for kingdom diversity, explains why lament is the missing spiritual muscle in American Christianity, and shares forgotten stories of African-American church leaders. Discover how bearing each other's burdens and learning from the past can transform your church into the multicultural witness God intended.Key Insights:04:46 - Bonhoeffer's Bold Statement About the Black Church08:35 - Spirit-Led Innovation Means Proclamation + Justice14:10 - Kingdom Diversity vs. DEI: What's the Difference?17:34 - Individualistic vs. Collectivistic: Why We Misunderstand Grief19:32 - Why We Debate Details Instead of Mourning Together21:24 - Daniel 9: Repenting on Behalf of Your Nation22:30 - Notable Leaders in Black Church HistoryResources Mentioned:Website: https://walterstrickland.wordpress.comSwing Low: A Life of Lifting Jesus Higher (Volumes 1 & 2) by Walter R. Strickland IIPlain Theology for Plain People by Charles Octavius Booth (republished by Strickland)Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention (contributor)God So Loved the World: A Blueprint for Kingdom Diversity by Walter R. Strickland IIJuneteenth Documentary featuring Rasool Berry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmjuDxKTzzgFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant:Website: https://ericbryant.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericbryant777TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericbryant777Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/X: https://x.com/ericbryantPastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnKingdom diversity isn't optional—it's biblical. Learn how to lead a church that reflects Revelation 7:9. Sign up for practical tools at https://innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us.#ChurchLeadership #KingdomDiversity #Lament #BlackChurch #CulturalDiscernment #MultiEthnicChurch #SpiritLed #BiblicalJustice #ChurchHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

What does it look like when the church truly sees and mourns with those who mourn? In this powerful conversation, Latasha Morrison—founder of Be The Bridge and bestselling author—shares why lament is essential for healing, how the church can practice true reconciliation, and what it means to create spaces where brown faces feel seen in predominantly white spaces.Tasha unpacks the biblical practice of lament, shares the story of a transformative Starbucks meeting that changed everything, and reveals why reconciliation work isn't political—it's deeply scriptural. Discover how multi-ethnic dinners, honest conversations, and embodying God's justice can help your church reflect the kingdom Jesus came to build.Key Insights:01:00 - The Power of Lament: A Biblical Practice We've Forgotten04:21 - Lament Helps Us Heal Forward06:15 - The Starbucks Meeting That Changed Everything11:00 - The Collectivistic Nature of the African-American Community16:11 - Being Seen as a Woman Leader20:17 - Justice Is God's Inherent Character23:22 - Bad Exegesis Created Our Current Reality25:16 - Jesus vs. Consumeristic ChristianityResources Mentioned:Brown Faces, White Spaces by Latasha Morrison (NEW)Be The Bridge by Latasha Morrisonhttps://bethebridge.org/https://www.instagram.com/bethebridgehttps://www.instagram.com/latashamorrisonFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant:Website: https://ericbryant.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/X: https://x.com/ericbryantPastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnThe church should be known for compassion, empathy, and mercy. Get practical tools for reconciliation + weekly encouragement at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #Reconciliation #Lament #BeTheBridge #CulturalDiscernment #FaithfulPresence #Juneteenth #BiblicalJustice #MultiEthnicChurch #innovativechurchleaders

Feeling burned out? You're not alone. In this hope-filled conversation, leadership coach J.R. Briggs reveals why the quality of your life is determined by the quality of questions you ask—and how changing one question can transform your ministry.J.R. unpacks the art of asking better questions, shares why Jesus asked over 300 questions but only answered 5, and offers practical rhythms for pastors on the edge of burnout. Discover the action-reflection balance, what a "fully supported you" looks like, and why you don't have to make it happen.The 3 Questions Pastors Need This Year include:1. Where did God work this past year?2. What do I long for God to do this year?3. What does a fully supported me look like?Key Insights:00:50 - The Power of Better Questions 03:23 - Questions for the New Year: Looking Back & Forward 04:35 - Action-Reflection: The Rhythm of Healthy Leaders 06:39 - Hope for Burned-Out Pastors 09:10 - Life-Giving Lists & Support Systems 10:04 - Stories of Pastoral Renewal 12:00 - Redefining Success: Faithfulness Over Numbers 14:11 - Living in the Sacred Overlap 15:58 - Questions for Your Board & Staff 18:29 - Words of Hope: The Pressure's OffResources Mentioned:The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. BriggsFail by J.R. Briggs (InterVarsity Press)The Sacred Overlap by J.R. BriggsKairos Partnerships: https://kairospartnerships.org/Resilient Leaders PodcastFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersEric Bryant: https://ericbryant.org/ Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnLeading in a skeptical world is hard. Get practical tools + spiritual encouragement weekly. Sign up at https://innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/#ChurchLeadership #PastorLife #SpiritLed #PastorEncouragement #BurnoutRecovery #LeadershipQuestions #FaithfulPresence

If you've been wondering whether young people still care about faith, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. Thai Lam shares firsthand accounts of what's happening on college campuses: 5,000 students gathering for worship, 200 baptisms in one night, and Bible sales up 50% in five years.After decades of church decline in the West, something shifted. Young people are asking questions about God, buying Bibles, and showing up for prayer gatherings in numbers that surprised even the ministry leaders mobilizing them.Thai walks through the 200-year history of Collegiate Day of Prayer and explains how churches can adopt local campuses, create intergenerational prayer movements, and practically support what God is doing among Gen Z. Whether you're in a college town or simply wondering how to reach younger generations, this episode offers both hope and practical next steps.Find resources and prayer guides at collegiatedayofprayer.org. Looking for practical leadership resources? Join our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org. Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What if the way you've been taught to connect with God isn't the only way—or even the best way for you? In this liberating conversation with Filipe Santos of Echo Church as our host, international speaker and bestselling author Hosanna Wong reveals why your relationship with God doesn't have to look like anyone else's—and why that's actually by design.Hosanna shares insights from her newest book Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way, including findings from 1,000 conversations with people across the world about what stands in the way of connecting with God. Discover the 6 most common roadblocks (busyness, distraction, grief, shame, silence, and expectations), the 7 "praise-onalities" that reveal how you're uniquely wired to connect with God.Key Insights:01:45 - Why Faith Feels Too Complicated03:50 - The 1,000-Person Journey Across the World07:18 - What Pastors Unintentionally Do That Creates Roadblocks10:04 - One Size Fits All Faith Raises Fakers13:47 - The Six Roadblocks to Connecting with God18:23 - Jesus Is the Ultimate Shortcut to God20:01 - The Seven Praise-onalities: How You're Wired to Worship38:26 - Structure Serves the Unholy (Not the Holy)43:39 - For the Curious: How Can This Be Real for Me?49:55 - The Pressure to Be Perfect (and What Jesus Actually Meant)Guest: Hosanna WongWebsite: https://www.hosannawong.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosanna.wongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hosannawongHost: Filipe Santos of Echo ChurchWebsite: https://echo.church/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EchoChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipesantosFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersPastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnSign up for practical tools + spiritual encouragement at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #PastorLife #SpiritLed #FaithfulPresence #DiscipleMaking #ReachNewPeople #SpiritualFormation #GenerationalMinistry

Frank Bealer, CEO of Generis with over 25 years of ministry and leadership experience, served on the executive team at Elevation Church during its explosive growth from volunteer setup crews to leading multi-campus expansion. In this conversation, he challenges common leadership assumptions with practical wisdom for navigating growth, developing teams, and building a healthy culture of generosity.Discover insights on leading through transitions, coaching your team to reach their potential, and why confidence in your calling matters more than confidence in your skills.Connect with Generis at https://generis.com. Frank is the author of The Myth of Balance and Developing Discernment.Ready for renewal? Get practical resources and encouragement at innovativechurchleaders.org Join us!Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@ericbryant777Eric Bryant TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericbryant777Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant

David Bennett's story starts in a Sydney pub where a supernatural encounter transformed a gay atheist activist into one of today's most thoughtful voices on faith and sexuality. Now an Oxford-trained theologian, David helps church leaders navigate what might be the most challenging pastoral question we face—without defaulting to culture war scripts that leave everyone exhausted.What makes this conversation different is David's refusal to choose sides. He introduces a framework of "solidarity and holy fellowship" that holds radical inclusion and biblical holiness together, creating space for people to wrestle authentically with hard questions. If you've felt trapped between being dismissed as either too affirming or too exclusionary, David offers language for a third way forward, one that doesn't sacrifice either welcome or conviction.This is pastoral theology from someone who lives the tension daily, offering church leaders practical wisdom for walking with people through messy, beautiful journeys toward Jesus.David Bennett is author of "A War of Loves" and holds a PhD in Christian ethics from Oxford University.Want more resources for your leadership journey? Get our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Bennett (Guest)Website: https://www.dacbennett.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/davidacbennett/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/dacbennett/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidacbennett/ (This interview originally aired on the Post-Christian Podcast in January 2025).

The challenge with generosity isn't the concept itself, it's the fear surrounding it. And most church leaders recognize this tension.Boyd Bailey, founder of Wisdom Hunters and author of "The Power of Generosity," joins Felipe and Mandy to explore why conversations about generosity feel so complex, and how we can move past the anxiety to help our people discover genuine freedom.You'll hear Boyd's grandmother's story and how her generosity extended far beyond financial giving. We explore practical discipleship environments, the double blessing of giving, and how to cultivate a culture where generosity flows naturally, not from pressure, but from encountering the abundant life Jesus offers.This conversation will reshape how you approach this critical topic in your church.Want more resources for your leadership journey? Get our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Echo Church Website: https://echo.church/staffFilipe Santos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipesantos/Mandy Santos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandysantos/Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does it take to lead a thriving church in one of America's most unchurched cities? Brenden Brown, pastor of Heirs Church in San Francisco, shares his journey of 29 venues in 8 years, navigating a gracious transition from Hillsong, and learning that our identity as sons and daughters transforms how we do ministry.Brenden's stories—from giving away his jacket to a stranger in Trader Joe's to divine Uber conversations—reveal what happens when leaders tune into the Holy Spirit and see people with God's eyes. He discusses the challenges of post-Christian contexts, the mobilizing power of personal story, and why leading from identity rather than duty changes everything.Whether you're in a hard place or a thriving season, this conversation will remind you why knowing who you are shapes how you lead and serve.Ready for more encouragement in your leadership? Get our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What's the difference between church growth and real discipleship? Pastor Bob Reed found out the hard way—even as his Florida church was thriving numerically, he realized something was missing. That realization led him on a journey that would reshape his entire approach to ministry.Now leading CyLife Church in Texas, Bob shares how he moved from stage-focused ministry to relational discipleship, why he had to confess to his congregation that his relationship with Jesus had become "professional," and what it actually takes to create a culture of disciple-making.This is a conversation about getting honest with yourself, your calling, and what success really means in ministry.Get a chance to win a free copy of 'Real Life Discipleship' by Jim Putman by signing up for our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org!  Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

The mission field has come to us, but are we paying attention?Samuel Teka from Diaspora Network talks about the awakening happening as North American churches realize immigrant communities aren't just people to serve, but partners who have something vital to teach us about Kingdom community.Sam shares his story as a second-generation Ethiopian-American navigating the cultural gap between generations, and why that "in-between space" is exactly where God is raising up bridge-builders. You'll hear about Ethiopian coffee culture, why intentionality matters, and how missionaries from the East are now coming West.This isn't about politics—it's about the Revelation 7:9 vision becoming reality right in our neighborhoods and it’s about loving our neighbor as Jesus called us to do.Learn more about Diaspora Network: diaspora-network.comSubscribe at innovativechurchleaders.org for more leadership encouragement!Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Samuel Teka from the Diaspora Network joins us to talk about something too many churches are missing: the incredible gift immigrant churches bring to North America. Sam shares his journey as a second-generation Ethiopian-American and why building bridges between first and second-gen believers matters more than ever.You'll hear about the power of open-door hospitality, why missionaries are now coming from the East to reach the West, and what real discipleship looks like in a close-knit community.If you've been wondering how to engage immigrant communities in your area or empower the next generation in your church, this conversation offers practical wisdom without the politics.Learn more about Diaspora Network: diaspora-network.comWant more leadership encouragement? Subscribe to our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org Join us!Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What if the key to church growth isn't doing more ministry yourself, but empowering others to step in?In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with prolific author and researcher Warren Bird to discuss the surprising trends in post-pandemic church health, the shift from attendance to attachment, and why the future of ministry depends on raising up the next generation of leaders.Warren shares insights from his latest book "Becoming a Future Ready Church" and unpacks practical wisdom about breaking growth barriers, building diverse communities, and why your communication skills matter more than you think.Whether you're leading a church of 50 or 5,000, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to think differently about what success really looks like.Get a chance to win a free copy of Warren Bird's book "Becoming a Future Ready Church" when you receive our email newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org Join us!Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Are you measuring the wrong things in your church? Warren Bird, renowned author and church researcher, joins us to challenge conventional thinking about church growth and success.Fresh from analyzing data on thousands of churches, Warren shares encouraging news about post-pandemic recovery, the rising impact on young adults, and why the focus needs to shift from attendance numbers to genuine attachment and belonging.This conversation digs into practical leadership issues: How do you stop being the minister and become the minister maker? What does it really take to break through growth barriers? And why is improving your communication one of the most important investments you can make?If you've ever felt stuck doing all the ministry yourself or wondered how to prepare your church for an increasingly diverse future, this episode offers both hope and practical next steps.Get a chance to win a free copy of Warren Bird's book "Becoming a Future Ready Church" when you sign up for our email newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.org. Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Mandy Santos of Echo Church shares what spiritual formation looks like in Silicon Valley—one of the most de-churched regions in America. If you're wrestling with how to reach skeptics while discipling believers, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Mandy reveals why everything they expected about hostile secular culture turned out to be wrong. She walks through navigating major transitions, including when founding pastors Andy and Stacy Wood left for Saddleback Church, and shares the simple shift that's transformed their discipleship approach. You'll hear about their monthly "encounter nights" that create space for deeper formation without alienating Sunday seekers.After 17 years of ministry, Mandy offers honest insights on what's working. From helping atheists ask hard questions to rethinking how we introduce new believers to prayer, this episode gives you approaches you can implement in your context.Follow us! Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does ministry look like in one of America's most de-churched regions? This conversation explores the realities of leading in Silicon Valley, where traditional assumptions about secular culture often miss the mark.Mandy Santos, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Echo Church, shares honest reflections on ministry in the Bay Area:Why secular communities may be more receptive than expectedNavigating major leadership transitions while maintaining momentumBuilding environments where skeptics can ask genuine questionsThe shift from attractional models to formation-focused ministryRethinking first steps in discipleship and spiritual practicesWhether you're leading in a post-Christian context or want to create more intentional space for spiritual formation in your church, this conversation offers practical insights on balancing accessibility with depth.Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Luke LeFevre has been in rooms where God showed up in unexpected ways. From studying historic revivals like the 1950s Hebrides awakening to witnessing Saddleback Church's sacred assembly firsthand, he's watched a pattern emerge—one that suggests we're entering a decades-long season of spiritual renewal in the West.In this episode, Luke shares:Why Gen Z is attending church more than any other generation.The prophetic word he received while flying home from Scotland that changed everything for Saddleback.What Duncan Campbell's Hebrides revival teaches us about holiness and awakening today.Why Jesus' words to the church at Ephesus might be the most relevant message for Western churches right now.His bold prayer for 100 million people to choose to follow Jesus in North America.If you're a pastor or church leader who's been quietly contending for more—this conversation is for you.Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if everything you've heard about declining church attendance is about to change? Luke LeFevre joins us to share what he's witnessing across North America—from college campuses to historic churches like Saddleback—and why he believes we're on the cusp of a 60-year movement of God.In this conversation, Luke pulls back the curtain on what happened at Saddleback's sacred assembly, shares his encounter with Andy Wood that started it all, and explains why Gen Z is now the most frequent church-attending generation in the West.But here's the challenge: Are our churches actually ready for what's coming?Luke doesn't hold back on what he believes the Western church has lost—and what needs to be restored before we can sustain a genuine move of God's Spirit.Whether you're a pastor feeling isolated in your hunger for revival or a church leader wondering what the next decade holds, this conversation will stir something in you.Learn more about Luke's work at LukeLeFevre.org.Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rich Birch of unSeminary.com breaks down the practical strategies that actually move the needle in church growth. If you've been frustrated by low guest retention or wondering why people aren't inviting their friends, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement this week.Rich shares surprising data about why traditional marketing is losing its punch and what's replacing it in terms of actual effectiveness. He walks through his approach to building momentum in just 90 days and reveals a simple tweak that even mega-churches overlook. You'll also hear about a follow-up framework that changes everything and discover what churches need to stop saying on Sunday mornings if they want guests to actually take next steps.Having visited 22 churches and consulted with leaders across the country, Rich is seeing clear patterns in what's working right now. From weekend experiences to connection systems, this episode gives you practical steps you can start implementing immediately.📚 Get a chance to win Rich's book "Unlocking Your Church's Invite Culture"! Sign up for our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.orgJoin us!Website: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Rich Birch website: https://unseminary.com/ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

What if the secret to church growth isn't another marketing campaign, but something much simpler? Rich Birch, church growth consultant, speaker, and author of multiple books, shares eye-opening research that challenges how we think about reaching people—and why the most effective strategy is probably the one you're underutilizing.Rich walks through his framework for sparking momentum in just 90 days, starting with a shift in how you approach weekend teaching. He shares a story about consulting with a massive church that was missing one crucial element in their services—and how a simple fix created immediate opportunities for people to start inviting their friends.You'll also hear practical strategies for connecting with new guests, including why the language we commonly use on Sunday mornings might be creating confusion instead of clarity. Rich breaks down what actually works when it comes to gifts, follow-up sequences, and moving people from their first visit to genuine community.Whether you're ministering in a post-Christian context or seeing some growth, this episode gives you concrete next steps you can implement immediately.Rich shares practical wisdom on:Why trust in traditional marketing is declining (and what's rising instead)The teaching approach that naturally creates invite opportunitiesSimple language shifts that remove barriers for first-time guestsA follow-up framework that dramatically increases retentionReal patterns he's seeing from visiting churches across the countryThis episode will give you clarity on what actually moves the needle and remind you that sustainable growth is simpler than we think.Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does it look like to lead a church that's anchored in Jesus when everything around you feels like it's being blown by political winds? Dr. Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, joins us for an honest conversation about staying focused on the kingdom of God in a divided culture. Derwin challenges us to stop using a 250-year-old country as our biblical filter and instead anchor our churches in first-century gospel truth. The result? A church family that’s unified and a living example of Hope to those around them.Derwin shares the real secret behind their multi-ethnic church community and why he refuses to let the spirit of the age put him in a box. He talks about his book "Lit Up With Love" and why evangelism isn't about perfecting a sales pitch—it's about living so authentically in God's love that others are naturally drawn to what they see. If you're navigating leadership in these divisive times, this conversation will remind you that people are hungry for the Jesus of Scripture, not a left or right version.📖 Get a chance to win a book from Derwin! Sign up for our newsletter at innovativechurchleaders.orgHighlights: 0:00 - Introduction and Background of Dr. Derwin Gray 3:40 - Navigating Political Divisions and Focusing on the Kingdom7:33 - The Hunger for Hope and the Role of the Church10:08 - The Heart Behind 'Lit Up with Love'13:10 - Stories of Transformation and Baptism15:59 - Communicating the Kingdom Without Political Bias20:36 - Encouragement for Discouraged PastorsJoin us!Sign up for our email newsletter for free resources: https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Dr. Derwin Gray website: https://www.derwinlgray.com/Dr. Derwin Gray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derwin-l-gray-63a70b2b1 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnYouTube: https://youtu.be/8fGiwfBnoeE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #church leadership #DerwinGray #TransformationChurch #pastoralministry #multiethnicchurch #diversity #KingdomofGod #evangelism #politicaldivision #churchgrowth #baptismstories #gospel #churchunity #racialreconciliation #pastoralencouragement #ministryleadership

Dr. N.T. Wright joins us to dismantle Western Christianity's Platonized afterlife theology and reclaim the Bible's actual vision: God renewing all creation. In this essential conversation for pastors and church leaders, Wright explains how the early church absorbed Greek philosophy's "souls escaping to heaven" instead of maintaining the biblical hope for resurrected bodies in a renewed heaven and earth. He traces how this wrong turn led to moralizing salvation, paganizing atonement, and sidelining the church's responsibility for justice, beauty, and reconciliation NOW.Wright unpacks Ephesians' three-movement vision (1:10, 2:10, 3:10): heaven and earth united in Christ, the church as God's workmanship displaying new creation, and believers revealing God's multi-colored wisdom to spiritual powers. He addresses the "angry God" caricature, clarifies substitutionary atonement, and offers practical wisdom for leading congregations into renewal through prayer, beauty, and courageous witness.Links:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders N.T. Wright Website: https://www.admirato.org/pages/ntw-online Pastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Eric Bryant Website: https://ericbryant.org/ Eric Bryant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/ Eric Bryant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/ Eric Bryant X: https://x.com/ericbryant Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #NTWright #churchleadership #pastoralministry #newcreationtheology #kingdomofGod #Ephesians #resurrectiontheology #biblicaleschatology #EricBryant #innovativechurchleaders #pastoralcohort #churchrenewal #biblicalworldview

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Paul Johnson and his son Drew Johnson. Paul served for years as lead pastor of Woodridge Church near Minneapolis. Now he serves as Generosity Pastor and his son Drew leads Mercy Hill Church nearby and Aspen Grove, their network of churches.They share about the successful succession and their unique way of networking rather than campusing or church planting.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Building a church network requires generosity in leadership which fosters trust and collaboration.2. Humility is essential for effective leadership, collaboration, and leadership transitions.3. Shared values and goals strengthen church networks.4. Effective leadership involves mentoring and supporting others.5. A clear plan for leadership transition can benefit the entire community.Join us!Sign up for our email newsletter for free resources: ⁠https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us/⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/catalyzingcommunity/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleaders⁠ Eric Bryant Website: ⁠https://ericbryant.org/⁠ Eric Bryant Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ericmichaelbryant/⁠ Eric Bryant Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericbryant/⁠ Eric Bryant LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bryant-397003172/⁠ Eric Bryant X: ⁠https://x.com/ericbryant⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Multiplying Churches: A New Approach01:38 - Interconnectedness in Church Leadership04:07 - Navigating Independence and Connection07:55 - Seamless Leadership Transition09:42 - The Role of Generosity in Leadership12:39 - Funding and Resource Management for Community Projects13:16 - The Heart Behind Aspen Grove Network18:36 - Supporting Young Leaders and Succession Planning21:36 - Embracing a Grandfather Role in LeadershipHead over to https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #ministry #postChristian #churchgrowth #leadership #communitybuilding #generosity #transition #changemanagement #succession #network #trust #humility #churchplanting #collaboration #collaborativeleadership #churchnetwork #churchcampusing #churchcampus

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠ Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, the President of Westminster Theological Centre in Bristol, England. Lucy discusses ministry in a post-Christian context, the importance of training the next generation of pastors, and the role of theology in effective ministry. She emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of God's love and the importance of empowering women in the church. .🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Understanding God's love is crucial for discipleship.2. Empowering women in the church benefits everyone.3. Shared identity in Christ should supersede political affiliations.4. Time spent with God is vital for renewal.5. Studying theology can invigorate one's faith.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Navigating Ministry in a Post-Christian Context02:37 - Training the Next Generation of Pastors05:21 - The Role of Theology in Ministry08:06 - Empowering Women in the Church10:56 - The Impact of Political Identity on Faith13:26 - Encouragement for Tired LeadersHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #ministry #postChristian #theology #seminary #bibleschool #theologicaltraining #WTCTheology #LucyPeppiatt #womenpastors #imageofGod #womeninleadership #politics #identityinChrist #spiritualgrowth

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Stan Jantz, the Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation which funds the global television phenomenon - The Chosen.Stan discusses the current challenges and opportunities in church leadership, the importance of storytelling in conveying the message of Jesus, the vision behind the series 'The Chosen', and its impact on faith and discipleship. 🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. It's both a challenging and optimistic time for the church.2. Materialism and atheism are leading to a search for something eternal.3. Artistry and quality are essential in storytelling.4. The Chosen aims to be accessible to everyone, everywhere.5. The current era offers unprecedented opportunities for spreading the gospel.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Church02:45 - The Vision Behind The Chosen05:43 - The Impact of The Chosen on Faith and Discipleship08:21 - Artistry and Accessibility in Storytelling11:26 - The Future of The Chosen: Upcoming Seasons and Films14:07 - Encouragement for Church Leaders and PastorsHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #TheChosen #storytelling #revival #hope #creativity #globalimpact #DallasJenkins #JonathanRoumie #FaithandFilm #ComeandSee #512Studios #StanJantz

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Glen Scrivener of Speak Life Media and author of The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality and How to Speak Life.Glen shares about the emerging interest in faith among youth and the importance of empowering laypeople for evangelism.The conversation also touches on navigating the intersection of politics and the kingdom of God, emphasizing the role of the church in societal change.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. The secular narrative is losing its appeal among the youth.2. People are exploring various spiritual options, including Christianity.3. Conversations about faith should address the real questions of skeptics.4. Cultural values like compassion stem from Christian teachings.5. The church's role is to scatter seeds of faith, not to force conversions.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - The State of the Church in the UK07:11 - Emerging Interest in Faith Among Youth12:14 - Navigating Conversations About Jesus15:57 - The Importance of Speaking Life21:39 - The Role of the Church in SocietyHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #GlenScrivener #Apologetics #SpeakLife #politics #cityofGod #EvangelismTraining #UK #QuietRevival #TheAirWeBreathe #KingdomofGod

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J.D. Pearring, the founder of the Excel Leadership Network. J.D. shares about the importance of raising up new leaders in the church, the challenges faced by church planters, and the significance of coaching and mentorship in leadership development. 🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Excel Leadership Network serves church planters and leaders.2. Older churches are increasingly handing off buildings to younger planters.3. There's a growing interest among 19 to 29 year olds in church leadership.4. Unrealistic expectations are a major reason for church plant failures.5. The church must focus on serving rather than self-preservation.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Origins of the Excel Leadership Network03:20 - Support Systems for Church Planters06:02 - Raising Up New Leaders08:54 - Expecting the Unexpected in Leadership11:32 - Leading and Preaching the Other Way14:07 - Coaching the Other WayHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #ExcelLeadershipNetwork #churchplanting #leadershipsupport #coaching #churchgrowth #newleaders #ministrychallenges #leadershipdevelopment #communitybuilding #spiritualvitality #JDPearring

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠Jon Chasteen, pastor at Victory Church and founder of Re-Leaders. Jon shares about rebuilding trust after a pastor's moral failure along with the critical role of re-leaders in church revitalization and raising up leaders.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Building trust takes time and consistent actions.2. Healing and forgiveness are essential in leadership transitions.3. Church revitalization is as important as church planting.4. Empowering staff can lead to greater organizational effectiveness.5. Re-leaders are running a marathon, not a sprint.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:03:43 - Building Trust in Leadership06:23 - The Journey of Re-Leading09:28 - The Importance of Healing and Humility12:18 - Empowering Others in Leadership15:03 - Practical Leadership InsightsHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #ReLeaders #churchrevitalization #rebuildingtrust #moralfailure #churchhurt #churchbetrayal #pastoralencouragement #encouragementforpastors #healing #forgiveness #VictoryChurch #JonChasteen

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Warden, executive coach and author of the epic fantasy series The Pearlsong Refounding.Michael delves into understanding one's identity for personal and ministry momentum.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Teachability and willingness to grow are essential for personal momentum.2. Leaders often operate in the wrong habitat, hindering their potential and leading to burnout.3. Understanding one's identity is crucial for effective leadership.4. Church leaders should seek renewal and connection with Christ.5. Creative expression through writing can be a spiritual practice and point people towards God.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Warden's Journey09:30 - The Importance of Personal Momentum and Identity10:48 - Exploring Michael's Upcoming Books11:34 - Encouragement for Church LeadersHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #innovativeministry #personalmomentum #identity #creativewriting #spiritualjourney #transformation #coaching #epicfantasy #tolkien #narnia

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Jeff Rosene from Kids Around the World.Jeff discusses generational change in communities through a unique strategy that combines food, play, and discipleship. 🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Kids Around the World aims to create generational change.2. Partnership with local churches allows for food distribution and discipleship.3. Local churches can engage in missions through meal packing, refurbishing playgrounds, and mission trips.4. Starting small can lead to significant change.5. Transforming communities requires collaboration and trust.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Transforming Communities Through Children03:23 - Partnerships and Local Engagement06:11 - The Impact of Global Missions08:45 - Innovative Approaches Using Playgrounds 11:33 - Getting Involved: Opportunities for Local ChurchesHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #innovativeministry #KidsAroundtheWorld #communityengagement #globalmissions #playgroundrefurbishment #churchpartnerships #foodprograms #childrensministry #localimpact #internationaloutreach #jeffrosene

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Andy Steiger, founder of Apologetics Canada. Andy shares about the role of love in apologetics, the need for moral character in church leadership, and humanizing the gospel in a dehumanized world 🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Apologetics is about providing reasons for hope in Jesus.2. Love is central to effective evangelism and apologetics.3. The church must humanize the gospel in a dehumanized world.4. Moral character is crucial for church leaders.5. Community and relationship are vital in addressing loneliness. 📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Apologetics and Its Importance03:27 - The Mission of Apologetics Canada05:49 - The Message of 'Reclaimed' and Humanization08:18 - Righteousness and Character in Leadership10:38 - Addressing Skepticism in Today's Culture12:16 - The Role of Brokenness and Repentance15:53 - Children's Literature and the Human ProjectHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #innovativeministry #churchgrowth #communityengagement #Apologetics #MoralCharacter #Skepticism #Humanization #Righteousness #apologeticscanada #weshuff #andysteiger

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Raj Pillai, Chief of Staff of Exponential. Raj shares about reproducing churches, his journey from India into church leadership, the importance of art in expressing faith, and innovative approaches churches are taking to engage their communities and make disciples.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Exponential aims to increase reproducing churches from 7% to 16%.2. Churches are shifting from consumerism to discipleship.3. Innovative community engagement is essential for church growth.4. Church leaders need to support one another in their challenges.5. Creativity in ministry can lead to revival among young adults.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - The Vision of Exponential Churches03:16 - Raj Pillai's Journey and Background05:43 - The Role of Art in Faith08:19 - Mobilizing Churches for Discipleship11:04 - Unearthing Our Identity as God's Masterpiece13:24 - Innovative Approaches in Church Ministry16:09 - Encouragement for Church LeadersHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #Exponential #churchplanting #multipliers #artinfaith #RajPillai #innovativeministry #churchgrowth #communityengagement

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Mark Matlock, the Executive Director of the Urbana Student Missions Conference, the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries, Senior Fellow at Barna, and author of over 20 books.Mark shares about the significance of the Urbana conference, insights on church trends, and the need for spiritual formation and resilience in discipleship.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Gen Z is experiencing both revival and retreat in their faith.2. Urbana serves as a pivotal moment for young adults to contemplate their faith and mission.3. Church leaders must adapt to the changing imagination of younger generations.4.Resilient disciples prioritize faith at the center of their lives.5. The church has unprecedented opportunities to connect with spiritually open individuals. 📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Emerging Trends in Gen Z Faith Engagement03:26 - The Evolution of Urbana and Its Impact05:58 - Insights from Barna Research on Church Trends08:45 - Understanding Young Adult Faith Dynamics11:25 - The Role of Spiritual Formation in Discipleship14:33 - Opportunities for Church Leaders in Today's ContextHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #Urbana #genz #Urbana25 #Urbana2025 #MarkMatlock #YouthSpecialties #Barna

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Jesse Cruickshank, a neuro-ecclesiologist and author of Ordinary Discipleship: How God Wires Us for the Adventure of TransformationJessie shares about how understanding our biology can enhance spiritual growth and transformation, and she introduces Whoology, a resource aimed at helping churches shift their culture towards effective discipleship. 🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. God designed us to learn through experience and story.2. Experiential learning rather than a program leads to deeper transformation.3. Identity formation is crucial for spiritual maturity.4. Transformation requires embracing the messiness of growth in community.5. Once someone becomes a disciple maker, they are forever changed.📲 Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔔 Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Neuro-Ecclesiology02:48 - Understanding Ordinary Discipleship05:35 - Experiential Learning in Discipleship08:56 - The Role of Whoology in Transformation12:57 - Shifting Church Culture Towards Discipleship16:36 - Encouragement for Church LeadersHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #neuro-ecclesiology #ordinarydiscipleship #experientiallearning #churchtransformation #spiritualmaturity #identityformation #disciplemaking #neuroscience #churchleadership #discipleshipculture

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Dr. Julio Guarneri⁠, the executive director of ⁠Texas Baptists.Dr. Guarneri emphasizes the importance of holistic ministry that addresses both physical and spiritual needs in order to reach a diverse mission field. He also reflects on the global church's role in fulfilling the Great Commission.Join us and Dr. Guarneri at the ⁠⁠Beyond Us Conference⁠⁠ in October 2025 in Waco, TX.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. There is a growing passion among students for following Jesus.2. Many churches are struggling, with 80% plateaued or declining and need renewal.3. Texas is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse states in the nation and remains a mission field and can become a mission force.4. Holistic ministry is essential for meeting community needs.5. Long-term faithfulness is crucial for advancing God's kingdom and fulfilling the Great Commission.Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - The State of the Church in Texas02:56 - The Beyond Us Conference and Its Impact05:22 - Holistic Ministry: Meeting Physical and Spiritual Needs07:54 - Encouragement for Long-Term Faithfulness10:27 - The Global Church and the Great CommissionHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #TexasBaptists #churchgrowth #globalmission #communityservice #BeyondUsConference #holisticministry #GreatCommission, #diversity #churchdiversity #churchleadership #JulioGuarneri

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews Tom Lin, the president and CEO of InterVarsity.Tom shares about God's work on college campuses, the Urbana Student Missions Conference, the importance of mobilizing for global missions, along with insights from his experiences at Harvard and in Mongolia.Join us and Tom at the ⁠Beyond Us Conference⁠ in October 2025 in Waco, TX.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. InterVarsity focuses on evangelism and discipleship on college campuses.2. Students are encouraged to see their campuses as mission fields.3. Participation in God's mission is essential for church leaders.4. It's important to discern what is culturally essential in faith.5. Being open to the Holy Spirit can lead to revival in churches.Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to InterVarsity and Its Mission03:20 - Urbana Student Missions Conference: A Gateway to Global Missions05:57 Mobilization and Participation in God's Mission08:36 - Reflections on Ministry at Harvard University11:17 - Experiences in Mongolia: Learning the Essentials of Faith14:13 - Encouragement for Pastors and Church LeadersHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #InterVarsity #Urbana #missions #collegeministry #churchleadership #TomLin #globalmissions #Harvard #Mongolia

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bill Walker, the Director of Hill House at the University of Texas at Austin. Bill emphasizes the importance of a theology of work and vocational formation. He shares about the challenges and opportunities of engaging college students in a post-Christian environment.🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:1. Bill Walker emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with work.2. Engaging college students requires a unique approach in secular environments.3. There is a hunger for spiritual conversations among students.4. Art and music can serve as bridges in conversations about faith.5. Gen Z shows openness to spirituality without preconceived baggage.Follow Us:Stay connected and never miss an episode!• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• TikTok: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InnovativeChurchLeaders ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe & Share:If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow leaders and friends to help pastors experience and bring renewal.Key Moments with Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Vocation and Ministry03:10 The Theology of Work05:54 Programs for Vocational Formation08:27 Transition to College Ministry at Hill House11:05 Navigating the Spiritual Atmosphere at UT13:41 Common Ground and Human Questions16:29 Openness Among Gen Z and College StudentsHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠innovativechurchleaders.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for additional resources and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.#InnovativeChurchLeaders #innovation #KingdomofGod #EricBryant #ChurchLeadership #outreach #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChurchHealth #Pastors #creativity #jesus #christianity #faith #faithinaction #renewal #spiritualawakening #awakening #God #HillHouse #BillWalker #UTAustin #CollegeMinistry #collegestudents #WorkAsVocation #OnMission #BusinessAsMission #LocalMissionary