FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and Ministry

As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we take our pain and disappointments and allow God to reframe them for his good and his glory? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Lisa Victoria Fields. Lisa is a renowned Christian apologist who's produced two documentaries. She serves as the CEO of the Jude 3 Project, and her most recent book is entitled When Faith Disappoints. Together, Lisa and Jason look at some of the pain and disappointments that we often experience in our lives and leadership. Lisa then shares from her experiences as a ministry leader some keys in processing through these disappointments so we can avoid burning out in ministry.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Lisa Victoria Fields on the importance of accepting that wrestling with difficult situations or emotions is a natural part of leadership: "One of the first things we need to do is give ourselves permission to wrestle, even as leaders."

Lisa Victoria Fields on the significance of understanding the emotional context behind questions: "Most of people's questions are deeply rooted in pain."

Lisa Victoria Fields on the importance of seeking support to manage and heal from inner turmoil: "We have to get it out of our mouths to get it out of our hearts. We have to talk to somebody."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

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How can ministry coaching help you be even more effective in living out God's purpose for your life in serving His Kingdom? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Brian Martin. Brian is the Chief Operating Officer at PastorServe. Prior to joining the PastorServe team, Brian was a NASCAR chaplain for the Joe Gibbs Racing team. He also served as a chaplain in the US Air Force. In addition, Brian was a solo pastor and an executive pastor. Together, Brian and Jason explore the many benefits of ministry coaching for your life. Brian shares from his own experiences how ministry coaching helped him understand more fully what God was doing in his life and what God desired to do through his life in ministry.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Brian Martin on the importance of caring for the whole person rather than focusing solely on spiritual matters: "How are you doing physically, emotionally, and spiritually? …It was good to have someone ask me those questions because I didn't find leadership teams at the church asking those types of questions."

Brian Martin on the significance of alignment and understanding in a coaching relationship: "The coach I was with had been a pastor himself, so he got what I was talking about."

Brian Martin on the importance of God's presence in shaping one's experience and perspective as a pastor: "I just firmly believe God was in that relationship to really get me to have more joy in my role as a pastor."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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What are some practical ways we can move ourselves and our people toward unity in a world that is obsessed with division? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Brady Boyd. Brady is the senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He's the co-host of The Essential Church Podcast and has written a number of books, including his latest, entitled Life-Minded. Together, Brady and Jason look at both the importance and the challenge of unity in the church. Brady also shares some personal stories and practices that help you and your church embrace the beauty of Christ and demonstrate unity in the church.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Brady Boyd on the importance of reflecting on the nature of what truly matters in relationships and focusing on maintaining connections despite minor conflicts or disagreements: "Things that should not separate our friendships are separating our friendships."

Brady Boyd on the strength and character involved in choosing to be kind, even when it's not the easy or immediate response: "It actually takes more courage to be kind right now than to be angry."

Brady Boyd on the significance of receiving spiritual guidance that challenges you and helps you grow, rather than simply affirming your current beliefs and desires: "Go to a church where they're telling you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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As we preach, teach, and disciple others, how can we keep an eternal perspective in mind and thoughtfully address the end times? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Max Lucado. Max is a speaker, best-selling author, and the pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. Max's books have sold nearly 150 million copies worldwide. His latest is entitled, What Happens Next? Together, Max and Jason look at our ministries from an eternal perspective, considering our ministry legacy and finishing well. Max then provides some incredible wisdom about how we can thoughtfully approach preaching on the end times.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Max Lucado on the hope and anticipation that come with spiritual maturity in Christ: "One of the advantages of growing older in Christ is that you can genuinely get excited about what you're going to see the moment after you take your final earthly breath."

Max Lucado on the importance of having a clear vision of what lies ahead to help us manage current challenges more effectively: "Clarity about the future gives us courage to face the present."

Max Lucado on the fundamental role of grounding spiritual guidance in the teachings of the Bible: "Our job is to take people back to Scripture."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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How can we reliably approach today's pressing social issues in a way that honors God and points people to Jesus? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Ted Bryant. Ted is the lead pastor at Granger Community Church. He earned his MDiv at Moody Theological Seminary and his PhD at Notre Dame. His most recent book is entitled The Jesus Method. Together, Ted and Jason explore some of the common tendencies and temptations we have as ministry leaders when it comes to addressing some of the complex and controversial social issues of our day. Ted points us to the life of Jesus, focusing on the priority of relationships and helping us understand the value of not just what Jesus taught but how he engaged the people around him.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Ted Bryant on the importance of trust and mutual respect when discussing sensitive or contentious issues: "As the level of controversy on a topic increases, so should the level of relationship in order to engage that conversation."

Ted Bryant on the significance of understanding Jesus' character and compassion in order to appropriately apply his teachings rather than using them to judge or condemn others: "When we know what's right without knowing the way of Jesus, we can oftentimes weaponize the truth of Jesus."

Ted Bryant the importance of personal spiritual growth as a precursor to public or outward expressions of faith: "The first step of contending for the faith is actually deepening your own relationship with God."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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As ministry leaders, how can we honestly approach our own mental and emotional struggles and create safe spaces for others to do the same? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Noble. Alan is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an award-winning author. His most recent book is entitled On Getting Out of Bed. Together, Alan and Jason look at the reality of mental afflictions and how they relate to our spirituality. Alan then shares from his own experiences some words of caution and encouragement on how we can address mental health in ministry.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Alan Noble on the connection between one's theological perspective and their resilience or response to difficulties: "Suffering is a basic part of life, and how you deal with suffering says a lot about how you understand the nature of God and the nature of your problems."

Alan Noble on the importance of having a supportive community of like-minded individuals, believers who share similar values or faith, who stand with us through various aspects of life: "We need communities of believers standing, walking, and sitting beside us in order to persevere."

Alan Noble on the value of life as a precious gift from a loving and caring God: "Your life is a beautiful and good gift from a God who loves you and cares for you… you have a duty to care for yourself and to care for others."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we better care for our own souls as we care for the souls of others? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Barbara Peacock. Barbara is an award-winning author and a passionate spiritual director and teacher. She's earned degrees from both Princeton Theological Seminary and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. She's the founder of Peacock Soul Care, and her most recent book is entitled Spiritual Practices for Soul Care. Together, Barbara and Jason explored the importance of actively and intentionally engaging in our own soul care as we serve others. Barbara also provides some incredible insights about the relationship between community and caring for our souls.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Barbara Peacock on the importance of deliberate and purposeful actions when it comes to taking care of one's inner self: "In order to practice soul care, there must be an intentionality."

Barbara Peacock on the significance and obligatory nature of Sabbath observance: "For us to observe the Sabbath is not a recommendation, it's a commandment."

Barbara Peacock on the importance of relying on God in all aspects of life, including the pursuit of spiritual disciplines: "We are in need of God to help us operate in the spiritual disciplines."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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What is our responsibility as pastors and ministry leaders in understanding and addressing Christian nationalism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Caleb Campbell. Caleb is the lead pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a regional director for the Surge Network. His most recent book is entitled Disarming Leviathan. Together, Caleb and Jason look at what Christian nationalism is and what it is not. Caleb also shares some practical ways that your local church can engage in mission, honoring God, loving others, and addressing Christian nationalism.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Caleb Campbell on the importance of patriotism as a mindset that not only values one's own country and culture but also respects and acknowledges the worth and equality of others, especially those from different ethnic backgrounds: "Patriotism has a positive view of the other. It recognizes that the ethnic other is also valuable and equal."

Caleb Campbell on the significance of aligning one's actions and teachings with the principles and example set forth by Christ: "If someone is taking up the name of Christ, and then calling us to behave in ways that are not like Christ, then they are in error."

Caleb Campbell on the importance of personal integrity, values, and moral conduct: "The teachings of our Messiah are that your character matters and the end is in God's hands."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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How can we better identify and address the challenges we face as ministry leaders with inner doubts, anxiety, reactivity, and criticism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Steve Cuss. Steve is a pastor, former chaplain, and founder of Capable Life. He speaks, consults, and hosts workshops to help people integrate emotional and spiritual health. He's a best-selling author, and his latest book is entitled The Expectation Gap. Together, Steve and Jason look at how we can dismantle the false self that we often accept and uncover our true selves that God created us to be. Steve also provides some incredibly practical tools to help us contain our inner critic and encounter God at a deeper level.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Steve Cuss on the significance of the concept of "dying to self" in a spiritual context when one is not fully aware of their own sense of self: "If Jesus is saying die to self, and I'm not aware of self, then what am I dying to?"

Steve Cuss on the impact of reactivity and emotional triggers on one's spiritual and interpersonal connections: "Reactivity, the things that trigger you, is the fastest way to disconnect from God and humans."

Steve Cuss on the ongoing and often intense nature of living out one's faith in modern times: "There is never a week in the life of a modern Christian where we don't feel pressure to walk on water."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

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How can we thoughtfully approach ministry at the intersection of worship, anxiety, and emotions? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by the Reverend Dr. J. Michael Jordan. Michael is an ordained Wesleyan pastor who serves in pastoral ministry and is also a professor of Bible and Theology at Houghton College. His most recent book is entitled Worship in an Age of Anxiety. Together, Michael and Jason explore the importance of considering how the ways we preach, teach, worship, and gather relate to anxiety. Michael also shares how rethinking our theology of emotions can possibly impact the way we serve, ensuring that we're honoring God and not simply manipulating emotions.

Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network

Some key takeaways from this conversation:

J. Michael Jordan on the ability to maintain behavior and decisions aligned with personal values regardless of emotional state: "I can live in ways that are congruent with my values, even when I'm having an anxious feeling."

J. Michael Jordan on the significance of the personal and potentially transformative impact of faith on one's inner life and well-being: "We recognize, somehow, our faith has something to do with how we feel."

J. Michael Jordan on the crucial role of a supportive relationship in fostering personal growth and empowerment: "If I didn't have this context of a loving, safe relationship, I wouldn't take that step to grow."
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Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.

Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.

Love well, live well, & lead well

Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession

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