Chasing Sunday

Managing stress and anxiety can be the hardest job for any ministry leader in church. Jimmy Carnes joins the show to talk about the anxiety of leadership and shares some tools that he's learned along the way that have been helpful for him in his ministry.

Jimmy Carnes is the Director of Operations at Discovery Christian Church in Broomfield CO.  A decade ago, he joined the church as the director of Worship Arts, and between then and now have worn several hats within the organization.  Discovery is also the place that he encountered family systems theory from Steve Cuss, began facilitating leadership community groups where they taught this material to our staff and key leaders, and am now a systems theory and Enneagram coach on Capable life.  

Spiritual Directors Ally Ley and Debbie Swanson join the pod to talk about caring for one's soul and being in relationship with a relational God who is for us and with us, living in partnership with God rather than feeling the need to perform for God. More, they invite leaders into a new way of living and serving, one in which they are filled up and give of the over flow, rather than constantly pouring themselves out for others.

Ally Ley is a trained Christian spiritual director dedicated to creating space for individuals and groups to encounter God in transformative ways. She leads retreats, teaches, and preaches as well as has her own spiritual direction practice companioning women on the journey of wholeness, particularly female faith leaders and mothers. A graduate of the Christian Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Master’s Program at Denver Seminary, Ally delights in walking with women as they examine everything from perfectionism to shame to patriarchy to their leadership to integrating the various parts of one’s self and story as they are unleashed more fully into the freedom of their identity as God’s beloved daughters. She lives in Parker, Colorado with her husband and two young children. Learn more at www.allyley.com.

Debbie Swanson is passionate about accompanying people as they seek to know God more intimately. She is a trained Ignatian spiritual director and supervisor, holding a certificate from the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Denver, Colorado and additional training to direct retreatants through The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. She offers spiritual direction and the use of retreat space through her formation ministry, Vacare Deo. In addition, she teaches Christian Formation and Soul Care at Denver Seminary. She also serves the Denver Seminary Soul Care Initiative  in the praxis ministry. which offers a safe space for Christian leaders to nurture their own personal

The Chasing Sunday Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Tommy Staudt joins the podcast and talks about breaking the mold, moving from volunteer to paid positions in worship ministry, and why relational equity is the most valuable tool in your tool box.

Tommy Staudt is a worship pastor from Westminster, Colorado who currently leads the worship ministry at Kindred Church in Broomfield. His music and ministry experience spans over 20 years and includes being the worship pastor of Flatirons Church in Lafayette, Colorado, as well as leading at dozens of other churches around the country. He will be marrying his fiancé, Lauren in September 2022 and would love to talk to you about golf, bourbon and/or Avalanche hockey.

The Chasing Sunday Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Worship leaders and organizational coaches Marcel and Cindy Arocha with InVia Collective talk about the challenges and joys of the intersection of marriage and ministry along with the racial reckoning the church faces in 2021. Guest Hosted by Paul Romig-Leavitt.

Veteran songwriter and worship leader Danny Oertli shares his story, chats about songwriting, receiving criticism in ministry, and shares his thoughts on his hope for the future of worship in the local church.

Brian sits down for a conversation with worship leader Luke Burgett and talks about calling and what to do with difficult conversations about performance.

Brian has a quick update about why there haven't been any new episodes lately.

Justin Adams is one of Brian's bestest friends, and they sit down in this episode to talk about Justin's journey through ministry, navigating conflict with senior leadership, and stepping up into one's calling to lead. Justin is one of the worship pastors at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, CO, has served as a worship leader and part of the steering team for the Experience Conference, and has recorded live and studio albums. His latest album, "Unsearchable God" is available wherever you download or stream music. You can find out more about Justin at his website, justincurtisadams.com.

Brian and Mark take some time to chat about Mark's journey in ministry, the things he's learned and is learning, and how genuinely relate to and care for your worship team. Mark is a veteran worship leader who currently serves as Worship Pastor at Journey Church in Castle Rock, CO (journeycolorado.com), and he and his team are currently working on a worship album to inspire and encourage their community.