This podcast features a conversation between Jim Reske and Bill Mowry, who discuss Bill's book, "The Ways of the Leader," focusing on cultural wisdom and leadership. Mowry's concepts of becoming a "cultural detective" to understand different environments and the importance of asking insightful questions are explored. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of applying biblical principles in diverse cultural contexts, contrasting a confrontational approach with one of understanding and adaptation. Finally, the conversation emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom as an active and vital process.

This podcast features Jim Reske interviewing Bill Mowry discussing leadership qualities, emphasizing the primacy of character over competence, drawing from their study of the Pastoral Epistles. They further explore the concept of lifelong learning, highlighting the importance of slowing down to observe and reflect, contrasting this with the fast-paced nature of modern culture. The discussion then expands to encompass collaboration as a leadership style, contrasting it with other approaches, and the significance of inclusion within a team. Finally, the hosts illustrate how to integrate innovative approaches to ministry while maintaining core biblical truths.

This podcast features an interview with Bill Mowry, a Christian author and long-time staff member with the Navigators. Mowry shares his testimony and discusses his book, The Ways of the Leader, which focuses on developing wisdom in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of practical, locally relevant solutions rather than relying solely on outside experts. The conversation explores the concept of wisdom as a skill, highlighting the need for humility and continuous learning in leadership. The hosts also discuss Mowry's work with the Navigators and the discipleship principles.

This podcast episode analyzes the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, exploring their historical context within the Roman Empire and drawing parallels to contemporary church issues. Greg Bryan examines each church's strengths and weaknesses, categorizing them as loveless, suffering, compromising, adulterous, dead, faithful, or lukewarm. They relate these characteristics to potential challenges faced by modern believers, prompting self-reflection on spiritual health. The discussion includes scriptural readings and historical anecdotes about each church's location and struggles. Finally, the podcast concludes with a prayer and encouragement for listeners.

In this episode, Greg Bryan analyzes the seven churches mentioned in Revelation, examining their strengths and weaknesses. Each church represents a type of community, with issues such as lack of love, compromise, tolerance of sin, spiritual apathy, and complacency discussed. Greg connects these historical examples to modern-day churches, prompting self-reflection on personal spiritual lives. The podcast concludes with a prayer and an invitation to engage with the message. Finally, Greg discusses the churches' interpretation as either representing specific historical communities or as prophetic symbols of various eras in church history.

This podcast episode examines the Book of Revelation's letters to seven churches in first-century Asia Minor.

Greg Bryan explores each church's strengths and weaknesses, using the example of Ephesus's fervent faith but lack of initial love and Smyrna's unwavering commitment despite persecution. He connects the historical context of each city's pagan practices and Roman oppression to the churches' spiritual struggles.

The podcast uses the letters as a lens to discuss spiritual compromise, false teachings, and the importance of remaining faithful to Christ amidst adversity. The episode concludes with a reflection on the enduring power of God's grace.

AfterTalk: John 11-13 with Greg Bryan and Jim Reske

AfterTalk: John 11-13 with Greg Bryan and Jim Reske

Jim and Greg discuss Jim's recent teaching on John chapters 11-13.

Jim Reske teaches themes found in John chapters 11 through 13.