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Pete Scazzero sits down with Rich Villodas to  reflect on the lessons learned from his ministry journey. Together, they discuss the unique temptations pastors need to be on guard against, practical ways for pastors to lead out of their marriage and advice for the young leaders to sustain in ministry long-term.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Check out Rich Villodas’ new book: The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

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Jimmy and Irene Rollins join Sharon Hodde Miller to share their own journey of overcoming addiction and unpack some of the unique challenges facing pastors’ marriages. They also share some practical ways pastors can guard the health of their marriages and offer guidance on ways congregations can better support pastors and their families.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Two Equals One Ministry: Two Equals One Ministry
• Check out the Rollins’ latest book: Two Equals One Book
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Glenn Packiam and Mark Matlock discuss how pastors can create a church environment that is open to spiritual exploration, what needs to change in our current approach to reaching the spiritually curious and some practical tips to starting those conversations. 

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Mark Matlock’s latest book, Faith For The Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus

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Rich Villodas sits down with Megan Fate Marshman to discuss the impact of grief on spirituality and how her own grief journey has affected the way she leads. Together, they discuss different struggles she has faced as a preacher and how to slow down in today’s hustle culture. 

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Megan Marshman’s latest book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing

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On today’s episode of the Resilient Pastor Podcast, Glenn Packiam and Reward Sibanda discuss the gaps in spiritual openness between the Church and the next generation, the impact of digital spaces and how spiritual disciplines like fasting are connected to holistic renewal.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus

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• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast

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Michael Wear sits down with Glenn Packiam to discuss what it looks like for Christians to engage in politics, how spiritual health impacts the state of our politics and some practical ways to navigate political conversations. Michael also shares his personal experience working in the White House and the challenges he’s faced as a Christian in politics. 

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Michael Wear’s latest book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life

Partner Resources

• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast.
• Visit rightnowmedia.org to find out how RightNow Media can serve your church.

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Daniel Im joins Glenn Packiam to discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in a post-everything world. Together, they explore the historical context of the church growth movement and its impact on church leadership, emphasizing the critical importance of developing robust discipleship pathways and the key role pastors play in guiding congregations toward spiritual growth and maturity.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Daniel Im’s latest book, The Discipleship Opportunity: How Can Our Churches Become Stronger, Healthier, and More On-Mission in Our Post-Everything World?

Partner Resources

• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast.
• Visit rightnowmedia.org to find out how RightNow Media can serve your church.

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In this episode, Glenn, Rich and Sharon sit down to discuss the challenges pastors face in gaining and maintaining trust amidst a crisis of credibility. Then, Lisa Whittle shares her personal experience as the daughter of a pastor who experienced a public fall, emphasizing the need for accountability, compassion and grounding faith in Jesus to rebuild trust and resilience in ministry.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Lisa Whittle’s organization Ministry Strong.

Partner Resources

• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast.
• Visit rightnowmedia.org to find out how RightNow Media can serve your church.

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Carey Nieuwhof sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about the trends he is noticing among younger generations of church leaders, lessons he learned from his pastoral succession at Connexus Church and practical advice he’d give to young leaders entering into ministry.  

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus
• Learn more about Carey Nieuwhof’s Art of Leadership Academy.

Partner Resources

• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast.
• Visit rightnowmedia.org to find out how RightNow Media can serve your church.

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In this interview from the State of Pastors webcast, Dr. Anita Phillips joins Sharon Hodde Miller to discuss the similar emotional/mental health risk factors that pastors and entrepreneurs face, the trauma leaders face from relational losses in their churches and the ways that elder boards can better support pastors to get the help they need when they’re struggling.

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• Watch this episode on Barna’s Youtube Channel
• Watch the full State of Pastors webcast replay
• Access the State of Pastors journal on Barna Access Plus

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• Download World Vision’s free resource “The Liberating Move of God” at WorldVision.org/BarnaPodcast.
• Check out Dr. Anita's new book, The Garden Within, today!

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