ChurchPulse Weekly by Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman

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How’s your church going to lead through crisis? The ChurchPulse Weekly podcast gives you unprecedented insights into how church leaders are navigating crisis, and a new set of digital tools to stay connected in real-time to the people in your church. Weekly results from the ChurchPulse Leader Check-in are delivered live in the podcast hosted by leadership author and podcaster, Carey Nieuwhof, and Barna President, David Kinnaman. Each episode, Carey and David bring fresh updates, insights and interview other leading voices in church and ministry innovation.

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ChurchPulse Weekly episodes:

122 | Looking Forward to 2023

121 | Key Trends and Insights: 2020-2022

120 | Stephen Chandler on Responding to Voices of Opposition in Ministry and How Selfishness Has Affected Church Culture

119 | Lisa Bevere on the Crisis in Discipleship, the Pressure on Leaders, and Deconstructing Versus Destroying

118 | Bryan Loritts on the Challenges of Fatherhood and Why Juneteenth Matters for the Whole Church

117 | Next Generation Discipleship: The Differences Between Millennials and Gen Z, and the Key Questions Younger Generations are Asking with Grant Skeldon and Luke LeFevre

116 | John Eldredge on Resiliency and Ways to Replenish Your Soul After Emotional Impact

115 | Pete Greig on Growing a Culture of Prayer and How to Hear God's Voice

114 | Obstacles in and Inspiring Opportunities for Discipleship, Plus How to Address Deconstruction with Aubrey Sampson

113 | Ed Stetzer on Church Trends and What Metrics Matter

112 | Dr. Thema Bryant on Recognizing the Signs of Trauma and How to Properly Address Them

111 | Children's Ministry and How to Make Resilient Child Disciples with Awana CEO Matt Markins

110 | Andy Stanley on Political Polarization in the Church, New Thinking on Church Attendance and Ideology Versus Theology

109 | Volunteers: Practical Ways to Support, Honor and Retain Them with Brad and Leah Leach

108 | Albert Tate on the Perceptions of Race Problems and the Church's Involvement

107 | Andy Byrd on How Identity is the Core Issue of Gen Z and Ways We Can Maximize Their Zeal

106 | Michael Phillips on Pastoral Burnout in the Black Church and Why Empathy is the Greatest Tool for Social Justice

105 | Dr. Heather Thompson Day on Social Media's Effects on Culture and How It Can Be Used as a Tool to Advance the Church Plus America's Trust Problem

104 | Patrick Lencioni on Building a Healthy Team Culture, Activating Your Volunteers and Employee Retention in the Church

103 | Bob Goff on Getting to the Root of Insecurity, Conflict and New Perspectives for the Church

102 | Tyler Staton on Steps for Discerning God's Voice, Celebrating and Grieving Transitions, and Finding Prayer Rhythms Through the Pandemic

101 | Glenn Packiam on the 5 Types of Relationships Every Pastor Needs and the Illusion of Intimacy

100 | Sandra Van Opstal on How Self Assessment is Really for the Sake of Others, the Enneagram and Pursuing Justice

099 | Levi Lusko on Why He Hasn't Quit, Rethinking the Church Model and Reaching the Next Generation

098 | Juliet Funt on Maximizing Productivity and How to Set Boundaries with Your Congregation

097 | Jenni Catron on the Importance of Strategic Leadership and Being Proactive During Times of Crisis

096 | Ashlee Eiland on Leading Your Church Through Transitions, During a Pandemic and With Your Spouse

095 | Mark Batterson on Setting Habits and Goals That Will Actually Last

094 | Dave Lomas on Reimagining Preaching in a Hybrid Church Era and Building Life-Long Friendships as a Pastor

093 | Hybrid Christmas Services: Practical Ideas for Online Worship with DK Kim and Abby Burley

092 | Church Planters, Amy Gannett & Justin Kendrick, on Theology and the Next Generation, What We're Missing About Discipleship, and How We Value Programs Over People

091 | Keri Ladouceur and Katie Matsumoto Moore on Creating a Community of Engagers Instead of Consumers During a Pandemic and in the Digital Age

090 | Dr. Matthew D. Kim on the Loneliness Epidemic, Reaching People in Pain and How a Good God Can Allow Suffering

089 | Rick Warren on Why Christ Has Not Yet Returned and How to Build a Mission-Driven Church

088 | Bonus: Carey Nieuwhof and David Kinnaman on How Pastors Want to Quit Full Time Ministry and Ways to Persevere

087 | Aaron and Michelle Reyes on Navigating Diverse Cultural Differences During a Pandemic

086 | Loneliness, Community, and Discipleship Online Versus In-Person with Ben Windle and Jay Kim

085 | Jo Saxton on Fostering Meaningful Relationships in a Digital Age, Understanding the Gaps in Digital Discipleship, and the Incredible Statistics on How Women Have Been Impacted by the COVID-19 Pa

084 | Skye Jethani and Kimberly Deckel on the Strengths and Weaknesses of American Church Traditions, Worship and Physical Gatherings

083 | Derwin Gray on How the Lord's Prayer Has Reshaped How He Views Intimacy with God and His Beliefs About the Importance of Physical Space

082 | Carey Nieuwhof on the Importance of Making Space for Rest, Healthy Rhythms and High Productivity

081 | Misperceptions About Givers and the Church and How to Disciple Your Church Towards Generosity with Jim Sheppard and Julie Bullock

080 | Rachel Cruze on the Lies Every Generation Believes About Debt and How to Talk About Money from the Pulpit

079 | The Four Steps to Understanding Your Calling and Purpose with Barna Fellow Dr. Stephanie Shackelford

078 | John Mark Comer on Perceptions of the Local Church, Challenges in Church Leadership, and Dealing with Hurt by People Leaving the Church

077 | John Mark Comer on Resisting the 3 Enemies of the Soul and Understanding the New Cultural Assumptions of the Next Generation, Part 1 of 2

076 | Rebekah Lyons on How to Manage Anxiety and Triggers During the Unknown and Creating Rhythms of Renewal

075 | Volunteers: In-Person and Digital Engagement Post-Pandemic and Attracting the Next Generation with Rob Peabody and Derek Sanford

074 | North Point's Bill Willits and Libby Hempen on Connection and the Loneliness Epidemic, Its Impact on Small Groups and Creating Community During a Pandemic

073 | Jon Tyson on Digital Church and the Transition of Traditional Evangelism to Cultural Evangelism, Part 2 of 2