Equip & Engage

Nona Jones—author, preacher, and business leader—joins us to share her passion for bringing the mission of the Church into digital spaces. Plus, Nona offers insight to pastors feeling the tension between participation on Sundays and ongoing engagement throughout the week. 

Learn more about Nona Jones: https://www.nonajones.com/

In the final part of our interview, Carey Nieuwhof describes how technology—along with strategy—can have a big impact on the effectiveness of ministry. Plus, Carey offers insight into the key components churches should keep in mind when developing their own theology of technology.

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Learn more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

Carey Nieuwhof—leadership expert and founding pastor—is back on Equip & Engage to discuss personal well-being, church health, and how to maximize resources beyond Sunday. Plus, Carey offers insight into effective church volunteer recruitment.

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Learn more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

Chris Larson—president and CEO of Ligonier Ministries—joins us to discuss Ligonier’s 50+ year history of investing in technology to make the gospel more accessible. Plus, Chris dives into the 500-year legacy of the Reformation.

Learn more about Ligonier: https://www.ligonier.org/

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Check out the State of Theology report: https://thestateoftheology.com/

In the final part of our interview, Nicole Smithee describes the challenges of being a church leader in today’s climate and the opportunity of using this season to bring positive change to the Church. Plus, Nicole shares a note of encouragement for women in ministry. 

Learn more about Iridescent Women: https://iridescentwomen.com/ 

Nicole Smithee—CEO and cofounder of Iridescent Women—joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using digital spaces for spiritual formation and discipleship. Plus, Nicole shares her background in ministry and her heart for equipping and connecting women.

Learn more about Iridescent Women:  https://iridescentwomen.com/ 

In the final part of our interview, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra describes the effects of social media on younger generations. Plus, we dive into the best ways forward for the Church’s digital presence. 

Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/ 

Join our conversation with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra—senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition—as we discuss the role and influence of the digital space on Christian life. Plus, we dive into the collaboration and research that went into Sarah’s latest book, “Social Sanity in an Insta World.”

Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/ 

Marty Sawyers is president and CEO of Full Strength Network, where he gets a front-row seat to the ever-changing dynamic of pastors’ wellbeing. In this episode, Marty (also a former pastor himself) joins us to discuss what it’s like to be a church leader in today’s climate. Plus, we’ll dive into 6 key facets of wellbeing that make for healthier pastors and, ultimately, healthier churches. 

Learn more about Full Strength Network: https://fullstrength.org/

Mark Batterson—author and lead pastor of National Community Church—joins us to discuss the unique challenges of doing ministry in an overwhelmingly digitized and politicized age. Plus, we dive into the power and impact of spiritual habits and prayer. 

Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/