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Rural Advancement — 100 episodes
Revitalization: Do’s, Dont’s, and Practical Tips with Sam Rainer
Rural Resource: The Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer
Hospitality, Addiction Ministry, and Finding God in Tough Times with Dave Phillips
Rural Resource: Recognizing Rural Ministry by Carl Greene
Pastoring Transient Populations, Church Planting, and Preaching Schedules with Sheldon McGorman
Rural Resource: The Homilies of John Chrysostom
Churchplanting, Board Dynamics, and the Power of Prayer with Drew Becker
Ordinary Faithfulness by Olivia Meade
Persistence, Potential, and Public Spaces with Jonathan McDaniel
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters
The Heart of a Pastor with Stephen Schaible
A Big Gospel in Small Places: Should I Pastor in a Small Town?
Resilience in Rural Ministry with Winston Titus
Fresh Expressions of the Rural Church: A Thought on Revitalization
Fall Update: Heading in a New Direction!
Summer Reflections 2025
Stewardship, Marriage, and Pastoral Care with Randy McPherson
A Personal Reflection on Church Health with Joe Epley (Karl Vaters Part 3)
De-Sizing the Church Part 2 with Karl Vaters
De-Sizing The Church Part 1 with Karl Vaters
Evangelism, Generosity, and Pentecost Part 2 with Joe Girdler
Evangelism, Generosity, and Pentecost Part 1 with Dr. Joe Girdler
Christianity Now Interview with Josh Ziefle
The Dirt Roads Network Part 2 with Steve McVey
The Dirt Roads Network Part 1 with Steve McVey
Rural Resource: Small Church Essentials by Karl Vaters
The Litany of Humility with Joe Epley
Leading a Youth-Friendly Church Part 2 with Dereck and Gail Owen
Leading a Youth-Friendly Church Part 1 with Dereck and Gail Owen
Prayer, Revitalization, and the Faithfulness of God with John Murdoch
Rural Youth Ministry: Next Gen Leaders Podcast Interview
Handling Ministry Transition Part 2 with Bill Lanes
Handling Ministry Transition Part 1 with Bill Lanes
Pastor the Town and You’ll Pastor the Church Part 2 with Nick Rogers
Pastor the Town and You’ll Pastor the Church Part 1 with Nick Rogers
Churches Working Together with Andy Addis
New Year’s Reflection 2025
When Rural and Urban Collide with Dr. Martin Giese Part 2
When Rural and Urban Collide with Dr. Martin Giese Part 1
Moving to Rural, The Call of God, and Working Through Trauma with Keith and Samantha Jones Part 2
Moving to Rural, The Call of God, and Working through Trauma with Keith and Samantha Jones Part 1
Statistics, Sunday School, and Church Health with Mike Clarensau Part 2
Statistics, Sunday School, and Church Health with Mike Clarensau Part 1
Serving Well, Men’s Ministry, and Book Recommendations with Austin Epperson
Church Systems and Why They Matter with Anthony Caiola
Rural Resource: Flyover Church by Brad Roth Part 2
Rural Resource: Flyover Church by Brad Roth Part 1
Fervency, Self Pity, and Spiritual Warfare with Tim Rust
Leadership Development, Boundaries, and Best Buy with Tony Vietti
Walmart, Team Ministry, and Grandma’s House with Andrew Jergenson
Mentorship, Dollar General, and Pick Up Trucks with Tommy Hayes
Introducing FRAN and FRANK part 2 with Dr. Terry Yancey
Introducing FRAN and FRANK Part 1 with Dr. Terry Yancey
Pastoral Soul Care with Alan and Coleen Schaberg Part 2
Pastoral Soul Care with Alan and Coleen Schaberg Part 1
Summer Update: A Reflection on Rhythms
Legacy, Leadership, and Pentecost with Nathan Johnson
Reaching the One with Savanna Emmanuel
Tall Tales of the Rural Church: Hoarders and Hospital Visits with Greg Ledgerwood
Developing Rural Leaders, Co-Pastoring, and Succession Part 2 with Jim and Tina Von Wald
Developing Rural Leaders, Co-Pastoring, and Succession Part 1 with Jim and Tina Von Wald
Pastoring for all Seasons with Cordell Hines
Missions Giving, Developing Teams, and Relating to Students with Cody Berntsen
The Value of Administration with Mackenzie Witzke
Wearing Multiple Hats: An Associate Pastor’s Perspective with Jarred Smith
Creating a Bridge to Your Community with James Young
All Things to All People: Contextualizing Rural Ministry Part 2 with Andy McMillan
All things to All People: Contextualizing Rural Ministry with Andy McMillan Part 1
A Passion for Revitalization with Matt Baumgartner
Rural Resource: Pastoring Small Towns Part 1
Ministry to those with Addiction with Jack Smart
Outreach Practices with Jon Baker
Apologetics, Police Work, and Mentorship with Jason Kindelberger
Co-pastoring, Church hurt, and Sabbatical Lessons with Jeremy and Amanda Harris
New Year’s Reflections from 2023
People First Giving with Josh Lowrance
Rural Resource: Champions! with Greg Ledgerwood
Encouragement in the Midst of Change with Jamie Austin
Longevity, Church Planting, and a Culture of Family with Cody Cochran
Incarnational Christmas with Joe Epley
Circles of Gratitude with Joe Epley
Resiliency in the Rural Church with Chuck and Chris Griffin
Cowboy Church with Stan Formby
Church Planting and Revitalization with Paul Drost
Rural Resource: Reclaiming Rural with Allen Stanton Part 2
Rural Resource: Reclaiming Rural with Allen Stanton Part 1
Authenticity in Relationships with Tony Searles
Feeding the Cattle: A Look at Pastoral Care with Travis Barbee
Lessons from a Spanish American Context with Dennis Rivera
Seeing God through a Food Bank with Monte Reichenberg
Missions Giving, Vision Casting, and Leading into God’s Presence with Jeff Blizzard
Mindsets for growth with Scott Burr
Navigating Mentoring Relationships with Charitie Sandoz
Rural Resource: Church Out Here Part 2 with Will Basham and Sam Byers
Rural Resource: Church Out Here Part 1 with Jason Cook and Jim Drake
Community Development with Beth Epley
Small Town Resistance, the Power of a Funeral, and Successful Longevity with Jeff Kapelle
Healthy Work Rhythms with Paul Richardson
Stories of God’s Provision with Denny Curan
The Rural Church in Perspective with Pastor Doug Clay