In this episode Monica, Erik, and Jason take a look back on the way they started their ministries. Often the things we originally focus on are not actually sustainable or quite as valuable as we think they are. Moving forward, Jason is going to try to be less competitive about everything!

Pastors and ministry leaders know that prayer is a vital part of their spiritual discipline but many struggle to keep it a priority. In this episode Monica, Erik, and Jason talk about some ways to practice prayer both personally and corporately. Monica calls people total losers and definitely needs to repent!

In the episode, Monica, Erik, and Jason get specific about things that can break trust in your ministry as well as ways to rebuild trust. Because Jason is so trusting, he shares a secret frustration with repurposed t-shirt quilts!

In this episode, Monica, Erik, and Jason talk about the fact that as leaders we are always dealing in the currency of trust. How can we cultivate a community of trust in a culture of suspicion and cynicism? Monica faces the hard reality that she is strangely similar to Jason and Erik sees this admission as a breakthrough for her!

In this episode, Monica, Erik, and Jason continue their interview with Pastor Mark Maddux. They talk about distinctives of the Nazarene denomination and his ministry philosophy. Mark shares about some unexpected dynamics of Ohioans and what he’s learning about his own church context.

In this episode Monica, Erik, and Jason interview local pastor, Mark Maddux from New Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene. Mark tells us about his unique journey from the military to the ministry. To round this firey episode out, there are a lot of details about ashes!

In this episode, Monica, Erik, and Jason discuss the topic of authority in ministry and leadership. Authority can be used to serve others or to protect oneself. In an example of selfish authority, Jason and Erik claim ownership of Bible passages to be shared on this podcast!

Monica, Erik & Jason continue their discussion about the usefulness of a Value Statement for your ministry and how values work with mission and vision statements. As usual, they wander into stories involving fast food restaurants!

Monica, Erik, and Jason discuss the purpose of a clear Value Statement for churches and ministries. Value Statements can communicate the culture and expectations of a group but are sometimes hard to articulate. They also realize that naming what you stink at, can be helpful!

This one is WILD! Monica, Erik & Jason start their discussion with a few surprise guests and some Elf trivia! After the chaotic trivia wraps up they share some favorite Christmas memories and a few more laughs! While this episode may not be helpful, encouraging or useful at all, we hope to spread some laughter and cheer this Christmas!