Leading Ideas Talks

Podcast Episode 120 How can churches partner with other organizations to effectively and comprehensively meet the needs of their community? We speak with Glorymar Rivera Báez, executive director of REHACE, about the organization’s work in Puerto Rico providing services to vulnerable populations and rebuilding communities. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | [...]

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Podcast Episode 119 How can your worship connect powerfully not only with those in the room on Sunday mornings, but with those worshiping online in the moment and after the fact? Hybrid ministry expert Jason Moore outlines simple changes that can make your worship more meaningful and participatory for online viewers in the moment and [...]

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Podcast Episode 118 How does our faith influence our relationship with money? We speak with author and teacher Callie Picardo about stewardship, gratitude, and how creative partnerships can expand ministries. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Related Resources Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, [...]

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Podcast Episode 117 How can the church confront its complicity in sexual abuse and misconduct? Ruth Everhart says churches must restore justice by creating safe spaces for victims to share their stories while committing to appropriate measures to both prevent and respond to incidents of misconduct and abuse. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | [...]

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Podcast Episode 116 How can church leaders address conflicts? We speak with attorney and mediator Charlie Pillsbury about mediating conflicts in congregations. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Related Resources 5 Suggestions for Managing Conflict in Polarized Contexts by David R. Brubaker Eight Strategies for Managing Conflict [...]

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Podcast Episode 115 How can church leaders better reach Gen Z? In this episode, Josh Packard shares findings from the Springtide Research Institute on what faith leaders need to know about Gen Z’s religious beliefs and mental health. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Related Resources The [...]

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Podcast Episode 114 Can bivocational ministry be a strategic choice and not just a reluctant concession to financial constraints? Ben Connelly shares how bivocational ministry can enhance collaboration, deepen engagement with the mission field, and even promote the personal spiritual growth of those who practice bivocational ministry. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google [...]

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Podcast Episode 113 How can Christian innovation address the needs of people who are under-resourced and undervalued? Kimberly Daniel shares how Christian innovation can begin to break down barriers to wealth and flourishing. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Related Resources A Way Out of No Way: [...]

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Podcast Episode 112 What is required to bring about meaningful change in your church? F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Lovett H. Weems Jr. maintain that genuine change also involves continuity. They outline strategies for sustaining key traditions and systems while simultaneously pursuing new initiatives and innovations. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts [...]

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Podcast Episode 111 How can you be creative when facing deadlines? We speak with media consultant Phil Cooke about gaining clarity on expectations, saying “no,” and stumbling blocks to creativity. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Related Resources Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When [...]

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