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The Pulpit and Porch — 158 episodes

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1

Why Would Anyone Run for Senate? - The Thomas Dismukes Story

2

I Had to Leave Church Ministry to Tell The Truth - The Trevor Wentt Story

3

How Do We Respond When the World Feels Out of Control? (Part 2)

4

What’s Actually Happening… and How Should We Respond?

5

You’re Not Stuck… You’re Avoiding (And You Know It) — Part 2: The Hard Truth

6

You're Not Stuck...You're Avoiding (and you know it)

7

The Most Interesting Man We Know W/ Robert Jones

8

The Architecture of a Meaningful Life

9

Take Back Your Attention (Part 2)

10

The Attention War (Part One)

11

The Hidden Cost of Being the Reliable One w/ Jamin Rathbun

12

When Grief Becomes a Mission

13

Super Bowl Culture Wars

14

When Life Slams on the Brakes

15

Why Not Start (w/ Dylan Shelton)

16

So… That Wasn’t the Plan (with Brett Catrett)

17

From Event to Encounter

18

What Happened Isn’t the Story

19

Before What’s Next: Looking Back with Gratitude

20

Why Charlie Brown Still Gets Christmas Right (Even After

21

The Christmas You Didn’t Expect (And Why That’s Good)

22

Top Christmas Movies & Why The Polar Express Might Be the Gospel in Pajamas

23

Love Came Down: The Christ Candle & The Heart of Christmas

24

Waiting Well (Part 2): Peace, Joy… and a Bad Haircut

25

Waiting Well: What Advent Is Really About (Part 1)

26

Things We Wish We Knew Sooner

27

The Gospel According to Baseball

28

You Might be Getting Old If...

29

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

30

“It’s the Hope That Kills You” – Lessons from Ted Lasso

31

Not Quit — Even When It Hurts. A Conversation with Jodi Ramey (Part 2)

32

The Kind of Faith You Don’t Pray For: Jodi Ramey’s Story (Part 1)

33

When the Church Says No, God Says Watch This. feat. Jeremy Burden

34

Stories that shape us, shake us, and sustain us.

35

The Truth About Stories (and Why They Change Everything) w/ Kim Weitkamp

36

Calling vs Clout

37

From Secret Ops to Sunday Sermons: One Navy SEAL’s Untold Story

38

Kingdom Work in Public Spaces: A Conversation with Haley Wherry

39

Leading from the Deep End with Kyle Goff Part 2

40

Leading From the Deep End with Kyle Goff (Part One)

41

Holy vs Hulu

42

Like That Weed with Andrew Carrier (Part 2)

43

Like That Weed Through the Pole: Resilience, Faith, and Never Giving Up with Andrew Carrier - Part One

44

Leadership: It’s Worth It (Part 2 of 2)

45

The Quiet Cost of Leadership (Part 1 of 2)

46

Hot Takes & Hills We’ll Die On (aka: The episode where we probably offend someone - but in love.)

47

Sunscreen, S’mores & Strategy (Part 2)

48

Sunscreen, S’mores, and Strategy: How Churches Can Actually Win the Summer - Part One

49

Summer Blockbusters & Backyard Binges

50

What We’re Learning (Part Two)

51

What We're Learning pt One

52

A Heart Exposed with Steven James

53

Laughs, Magic & Ministry with Matt Fore!

54

Reflections on Lent with Robert Kell

55

The Gospel According to Baseball (Sort Of)

56

Lent, Legalism & Life to the Full – Part 2

57

Understanding Lent: Tradition, Scripture, and Spiritual Growth Part One

58

Attractional vs. Transformational – Part 3

59

Attractional vs. Transformational: Striking the Right Balance (Part 2)

60

Attractional vs. Transformational: Can the Church Do Both? (Part 1)

61

Holistic Health: Nurturing Body and Spirit in Christian Leadership with Dr. Howard Petersen

62

Brandon Lake’s “Hardfought Hallelujah”: Hypocrisy or Honest Worship?

63

Super Bowl Reflections: Part Two

64

Super Bowl Reflections: Culture, Commerce, and Church Leadership Part One

65

Loyalty – The Power of Commitment in Life and Leadership

66

AI in Ministry: The Future of Faith and Technology (Part 2)

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AI in Ministry: The Future of Faith and Technology (Part One)

68

Lessons Learned: Part Two

69

Lessons Learned: Part One

70

The Best of 2024: Part Two

71

The Best of 2024: Part One

72

Holiday Traditions...and stories

73

What Happens After Christmas?

74

Teaching in Seasons

75

Growing Pains Part Two

76

Growing Pains Part One

77

Ladder to the Moon w/ Tim Lowry Part 2

78

Ladder to the Moon - Part 1 with Tim Lowry

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The Pulpit & Politics: Addressing the Election

80

Honoring Pastors

81

After the Storm Part 2

82

After the Storm: Reflections on Hurricane Helene and How to Help

83

Staffing for Growth vs. Staffing for Survival: Part 2

84

Remembering Bruce Montgomery: A Life of Faith, Friendship, and Impact

85

Staffing for Growth vs. Staffing for Survival

86

Reflecting on 9/11: The Impact on Faith and the Church

87

Safeguarding Your Church: The Importance of Insurance with Kris Null

88

Church Finances & Tithing: Part 3

89

Church Finances & Tithing: Part 2

90

Church Finances and Giving: Addressing the Challenges and Finding Solutions Pt. 1

91

Grieving as a Leader

92

The PK Experience

93

The Importance of Sabbatical

94

Theology of Rest and Sabbath

95

The Importance of Personal Quiet/Devotion Time

96

Keys to Effective Preaching with Steven James part Two

97

Keys to Effective Preaching with Steven James

98

Creative and Fun Outreach Ideas for Small Churches

99

The Mental Well-being of American Clergy

100

Digital Discipleship Part 2

101

Digital Discipleship Part 1

102

Navigating Tax and Financial Situations for Clergy and Churches with Jeremy Wright

103

Safety and Security in Church Communities

104

Building Stronger Volunteer Teams Part 2

105

Building Strong Volunteer Teams: Part One

106

One Year - Special Anniversary Episode

107

Engaging with Contemporary Issues

108

Exploring the Role of Education in Ministry with TJ Marr

109

Easter Revisited

110

Urgency in Revitalization with Terry Thompson

111

Maximize! with guest Ron Klassen

112

A Fresh Take on Church Marketing with Justin Nava

113

Rethinking Measures in Ministry

114

Finding Joy

115

Stories and Surprises

116

Special Episode: Audience Q & A Part 2

117

Special Episode: Listener Q & A

118

Rural Ministry – with Special Guest Ben Ruhl

119

Compelling Hospitality part 2

120

Compelling Hospitality: Turning First-Time Guests into Returning Members

121

Adapting to Change

122

The Early Ministry Journey

123

Navigating the New: Small Church Resolutions and Fresh Beginnings

124

Reflecting and Rejoicing: The Small Church Podcast Year in Review

125

Exploring AI in Ministry: Navigating Benefits and Challenges

126

Community Connections with Guest Don Brandon

127

A Small Church Christmas

128

A Small Church Thanksgiving

129

Community Involvement Part 2

130

Community Involvement Part 1

131

The Mentor Tribe

132

Working the Angles

133

Living and Loving Singles with Jamin Rathbun Part 2

134

Living and Loving Singles with Jamin Rathbun Part 1

135

Spiritual Direction with Liesl Huhn

136

Pastor Appreciation Month

137

Care for the Caregiver

138

Empowering Small Churches Through Marketing and Design

139

Church Marketing with Justin Nava Part Two

140

Church Marketing with Justin Nava Part One

141

10 Reasons Small Churches Stay Small with Joe McKeever Pt 2

142

10 Reasons Small Churches Stay Small with Joe McKeever pt 1

143

Ministry Longevity with Craig Watson

144

Doing Church Online with Jim McCleron Pt. 2

145

Doing Church Online with Jim McCleron Pt. 1

146

Being a Ministry Spouse

147

Becoming a More Productive Leader

148

Strategies for Effective Communication

149

Rest and Rejuvenation

150

Being Bi (or co) Vocational with Guest Robert Kell

151

Navigating Conflict Part 2

152

Navigating Conflict Part 1

153

Small Church Big Changes Pt 2 with Robert Bess

154

Small Church Big Changes Part 1 with Robert Bess

155

Characteristics of a Small Church Leader with Karl Gasser

156

Challenges of Small Church Leadership with Guest Greg Key

157

Understanding Small Church Leadership

158

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