Are sabbaticals really necessary for those in ministry? What are some best practices when it comes to taking a sabbatical? In this episode, with Dusty fresh off his sabbatical and Bob getting ready to take one, we thought it would be worth talking about why pastors, in particular, should prioritize seasons of rest away from ministry and what it might look like.

"Should children sit in church with their parents, or attend children's church?" A listener posed this question in a recent email. In this episode, we discuss how to best involve children in the life and ministry of the church.

Recently, a few notable Evangelical leaders have announced they are leaving the faith. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the complexities of leaders falling away from Christianity.

In this episode, author and fellow Nebraskan Jake Meador sits down with Bob to talk about his new book "In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World." Purchase Jake’s book here and leave a review: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Common-Good-Christian-Fractured/dp/0830845542

This is part 2 of Bob’s conversation with Femi Osunnuyi, a church planter in Lagos, Nigeria. In this episode, Femi shares his story of coming to faith and what it looks like to plant a church in one of the world's largest cities.

In this episode, Bob sits down with Femi Osunnuyi, a church planter in Lagos, Nigeria. Femi shares his story of coming to faith and what it looks like to plant a church in one of the world's largest cities.

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Asking good questions is important when it comes to spiritual formation and community.

Recorded in January 2016.

Recently, Christianity Today editor-in-chief Mark Galli wrote a provocative series of articles critiquing the missional church movement. In this episode, we discuss his arguments and evaluate some of their strengths and weaknesses.

Recently, Christianity Today editor-in -chief Mark Galli wrote a provocative series of articles critiquing the missional church movement. In this episode, we discuss his arguments and evaluate some of their strengths and weaknesses.

We don't talk about Taylor Swift much on this podcast. But after a listener wrote in asking about Ms. Swift's latest single, we decided to talk pop culture for a few minutes. In this episode, we explore what it means to engage popular culture as a thoughtful and discerning Christian.