Congregational and Pastoral Formation Curator Amy Valdez Barker speaks with the Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade (Lexington Theological Seminary) about her most recent book, the important - and difficult - ministry of addressing the social issues of our moment, and the intersection of faith and the public square.

Ministry Collaborative program staff (Amy Valdez Barker, Adam Mixon, Adam Borneman, Beth Daniel) discuss the wisdom of Matthew 13, the pull of inside/outside in church and culture, and the humility in needing others to help us see.

Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger and the Rev. Brady Radford about the importance of practicing change, resisting loss vs. resisting change, and reimagining our vision of success in ministry; as well as Tod's forthcoming book series.

Ministry Collaborative program staff (Mark Ramsey, Ryan Bonfiglio, Jennifer Watley Maxell, Beth Daniel) discuss O’Connor’s quote, “the only way to the truth is through blasphemy”; what the gospel says about speaking against the prevailing winds of cultural trends; and the problem with comfort.

TMC Staff Adam Borneman and Amy Valdez Barker speak with Dr. Napp Nazworth (American Values Coalition) about his evangelical faith, the dangers of conservative misinformation bubbles, and the upcoming conference in Atlanta on July 25.

Ministry Collaborative program staff (Adam Borneman, Amy Valdez Barker, Beth Daniel, Adam Mixon) discuss paying attention to God at work in ways we don't expect, overcoming the scarcity mindset, and why it's important to make spirituality a priority.

Ministry Collaborative program staff (Mark Ramsey, Ryan Bonfiglio, Jennifer Watley Maxell, Beth Daniel) discuss reclaiming and refreshing traditions, the pitfalls of overexplaining, and the importance of what we are planting right now.

TMC Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon speak with the Rev. Tim Soerens (The Parish Collective) about God's work of renewal and restoration, the importance of embedded ministry, and why location matters.

Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with Elise Erikson Barrett (ECFPL, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity) about being equipped to talk about money faithfully, the mixed blessing of multi-vocational ministry, and the importance of healthy evaluation processes.

Program Staff Jennifer Maxell and Adam Mixon continue their conversation with Gigi "Dr. G" Khanyezi about community practices that create healing, the transformative power of incarnation, and what it means to create a culture that doesn't trample emotions.