Few would argue that we live a time filled with more distractions than faced in previous generations.  The pace of life coupled with the constant barrage of opportunities seeking our time and attention make the task of discipling our children even tougher.  Join Lisa and Susan in this episode of the Cultivate Podcast as they talk with three special guests about the challenges—and solutions—of discipling in a distracted world.

Join Pastors Peter and Tim this month as they speak with two pastors who are raising up and releasing young leaders in their ministry contexts. Brad Read of New York City and Tim Lawson of Berea, KY share their insights on developing a new generation of ministers in this edition of the Empowered Leadership podcast. Full of insights and encouragement , you won’t want to miss it!

Being a leader doesn’t exempt anyone from temptation—instead, it may position one for even greater challenges of integrity. In this episode of Empowered Leadership podcast, Pastor Brent Breining joins our hosts to talk about the devastation of sexual sin and how recovery is possible for leaders who are trapped. Though a bit different than previous episodes, this edition is filled with insight and encouragement on this difficult, but broadly experienced, topic.

This episode is the first of the quarterly Cultivate Podcast series for 2018 which is geared toward encouraging women in leadership to find rest in a fast paced world. Our speakers share from personal experience answering the question of why it is so important to incorporate Sabbath into our lives and how incorporating rest into our lives will effect people around us – specifically our families  - and deepen our personal walk with God.

Join us on this episode as Peter and Tim talk with Jared Roth, expert and practitioner on the subject Emotional Intelligence.  Our guest explains the basics of emotional intelligence and self-awareness while providing great insights on the value of learning about and managing our emotions.  Additionally, Jared gave some extremely practical steps to aid in becoming more aware of what we feel and how our emotions can enhance our ability to effectively lead.

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This episode of the Empowered Leadership podcast focuses on the tending to the soul of the leader.  Join Peter and Tim as they talk with Paul Kuzma about the value and practices of Soul Care.  Additionally, this edition highlights upcoming “Leading from a Healthy Soul” retreats taking place in the Northeast Atlantic District in 2018.

This month’s Empowered Leadership podcast is focused on helping ministry leaders prepare for their financial futures.  Join us as our host engages financial experts Cindy Towne and Brett Hess on both the reasons to plan and the ways to prepare for a financial future beyond the paycheck.

Diversity is certainly a word we hear thrown about constantly, but what about diversity in the church?  Should the church be diverse?  How important is diversity in the Body of Christ?  What are the blessings and challenges involved in seeking to lead toward greater diversity?  Join Pastors Peter and Tim as they discuss this important topic with two local church pastors who are leading with excellence in this vital area.

On this episode, you will hear from two veteran worship pastors on “Why Worship Matters” in the life of the local church.  This is more than a simple task list of preparing songs and having a great presentation, it’s really about the presence of God beyond Sundays.  Pastor Nate Swisher and Pastor Richie Cayabyab talk boldly and convincingly on the role that worship leaders play today and how all church leaders can model worship that is truly about God first.  Pastors, this is definitely a podcast for your whole team, but especially those who have the role of leading worship in your churches, so listening to this together would be a great benefit!

Join Hosts Peter and Tim as they talk with Pastors Bill and Harriet Mouer about caring for one’s soul.  Listen as our guests share about the power of spiritual disciplines to help Christ followers disconnect from “doing for God” to pursue “being with God.”  An encouraging and inspirational conversation, this episode will stir your desire to walk “beside still waters” and be replenished!