Talking Church

Episode 117: Pastor & Evangelist Micah MacDonald sits down with Logan to talk about Generation Z and the importance of understanding who is coming and what is coming as a leader. Pastor Micah brings some startling statistics to the conversation. 

Talking Church Episode 116: This week’s episode of the podcast is a rewind to last year’s River Valley Conference. Nathan Finochio talks about why we exist as a church. We exist to worship God! If you want to watch the video from River Valley Conference you can find it on YouTube!

Talking Church Episode 115: Logan is joined by Alisha Gelhar and Portia Allen, who are the founders of Imago Dei on this week's episode. They discuss the ways that River Valley Church has avoided DEI pitfalls.

"You might not always know what to do, but there is always a way forward!"

Talking Church Episode 114: Logan is joined by two members of River Valley’s film team to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes team. They explore the nuances of project management, the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in storytelling, and the strategies for preparing volunteers to share their stories authentically on camera.

Talking Church Episode 113: Logan is joined by Dr. Gail Ferguson to talk about the impact media has on children's development. They discuss the role of parents in guiding their child's media consumption. The episode also dives into the nuances of social media usage, highlighting its effects on mental health and the importance of fostering media literacy skills.

*The views expressed in this podcast episode are solely the responsibility of speakers and do not represent the official views of the University of Minnesota.*

“What should I know about my child’s media use?” Top 10 screen time recommendations for parents: https://z.umn.edu/9fei | Culture and Family Life Lab

Talking Church Episode 112: Pastor Rob is a 'recovering yes, man' who can struggle to say no because of not wanting to miss an opportunity for what God can do in a situation.

"There is more that you can say yes to, but you just have to know how to balance it. There is more in you!" - Pastor Rob

On this week’s episode of the podcast Logan is joined by Ryan VanWey. Logan and Ryan dive into Ryan’s raw and authentic testimony. Ryan's story is a testament to the unwavering love of a God who redeems and restores.

If you are interested in attending the motorcycle rally that Ryan talks about on the episode you can visit the link for more information: https://www.sfjkc.com/ 

Episode 110: Logan is joined by Pastor Lindsay Willis on this episode. She discusses her experiences of turning down marriage proposals to finding contentment in her singlehood. She emphasizes the significance of prioritizing obedience over societal expectations, fostering a deep relationship with God, and trusting His timing.

Episode 109: A few members of the worship team at River Valley Church join Logan on the podcast this week. Ben Cruse, Bella Stebbins, and Emily Havens talk about developing volunteer worship teams and practical ways they have encouraged and led their teams in different areas. 

Episode 108: George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions joins the Talking Church podcast on this week’s episode. Logan and George talk about what he has learned working for Dave Ramsey for over a decade. George also touches on his unconventional path and how the journey has shaped his career and perceptions.