Podcast – ChurchLeaders

Mark Matlock: What Pastors Need To Know About the ‘Spiritually Curious’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:29:05 +0000

Mark Matlock joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data shows about the “spiritually curious,” the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively.

Sean McDowell and Timothy Muehlhoff: How Church Leaders Can Rise Above Cancel Culture

Jessica Lea — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:20:58 +0000

Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, highlighting the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships.

Beth Moore: What Will ‘Make or Break’ Your Bible Teaching

Jessica Lea — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:14:14 +0000

Beth Moore joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasizes the importance of a teacher’s relationship with God and addresses the nuts and bolts of preparation, as well as the role of criticism in a teacher's journey.

Lysa TerKeurst: How To Respond When Your Trust Is Broken

Jessica Lea — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:28:22 +0000

Lysa TerKeurst joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

Dave Ferguson: The Key Steps to Building a Culture of Outreach

Jessica Lea — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:16:34 +0000

Dave Ferguson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how church leaders can go beyond holding evangelistic events and actually build a culture of outreach in their congregations.

Eric Geiger: What To Do ‘If You Want Values To Actually Drive Behavior’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:04:32 +0000

Eric Geiger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another.

D.A. Carson Discusses the Origins of TGC and the Need for a Theological Vision for Ministry

Jessica Lea — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:26:18 +0000

Dr. D.A. Carson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians.

Crawford Loritts: All Church Leaders Will Be ‘Ambushed’ If They Don’t Make This a Priority

Jessica Lea — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:30:35 +0000

Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry.

Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom: The Vital Role Church Leaders Play in Helping To Prevent Suicide

Jessica Lea — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:25:16 +0000

Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight.

Karl Vaters: Your Small Church Has What People Need the Most Right Now

Jason Daye — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:52:56 +0000

“What people need," says Karl Vaters, "is familiarity and relationships. They need to be in places that they know with people that they know and love.”

Rich Villodas: The Pitfalls Pastors Face As They Try To Walk the Narrow Path of Jesus

Jessica Lea — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:21:13 +0000

Rich Villodas joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on his narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so.

J.D. Greear: Key Points for Pastors To Remember During This Election Year

Jessica Lea — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:16:24 +0000

Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote.

Max Lucado on How He and His Elders Have Navigated Him Changing His Mind on Theological Issues

Jessica Lea — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:09:22 +0000

Max Lucado joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines.

Priscilla Shirer: How Church Leaders Can Seek Mentorship and Accountability

Jessica Lea — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:07:37 +0000

Priscilla Shirer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, “The Forge.”

Tod Bolsinger: Why ‘Trying Harder’ Will Not Help You Through a Crisis

Jessica Lea — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:34:02 +0000

Dr. Tod Bolsinger joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–one comes.

Sam Allberry: How To Avoid ‘Unpreaching’ the Gospel in Our Church Cultures

Jessica Lea — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:12:22 +0000

Sam Allberry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn’t seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors can have orthodox preaching while also promoting a culture of “gospel safety.”

Digital Expert Brad Hill Shares With Ed Stetzer What ‘Spiritually Open’ People Are Searching for on Google

Jessica Lea — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:18:59 +0000

Brad Hill joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain just how valuable a resource the internet can be for pastors and why digital ministry is not merely an on-ramp to get people into church.

Benjamin Conner: The Changes Church Leaders Can Make To Learn From and Support People With Disabilities

Jessica Lea — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:29:34 +0000

Dr. Benjamin Conner joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share lessons God has taught him about doing ministry alongside people with disabilities and the steps church leaders can take to be supportive of that community.

Justyn Terry: How To Raise Up Future Leaders

Jessica Lea — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:21:23 +0000

Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what leaders need to know about key aspects of leadership, including establishing trust, developing a vision statement, and remaining faithful in the everyday tasks that come with the job.

Justin Brierley: What the Decline of the New Atheism Means for Church Leaders

Jessica Lea — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:40:16 +0000

Justin Brierley joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how he has seen the New Atheism decline over the years and what church leaders need to know about the fresh openness people have to spirituality.

Daniel Im: How Not To Let the Consumers Drive the Strategy of Your Church

Jessica Lea — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:26:58 +0000

Daniel Im joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain how pastors can lead more effectively in a “post-everything” world and why their communities contain more than just the non-Christians and the Christians.

Kara Powell and Jen Bradbury: What Makes a Healthy Youth Ministry

Jessica Lea — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:48:47 +0000

Dr. Kara Powell and Jen Bradbury join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share their insights into how youth leaders can most effectively help teens cultivate a faith that lasts for their entire lives.

Ryan Wekenman: A Single Pastor’s Thoughts on Ministering to Singles

Jessica Lea — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:16:58 +0000

Ryan Wekenman joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught him through his singleness and how pastors can encourage and minister to the single people in their congregations.

Dennis Edwards: The Misconceptions Pastors Have About Humility

Jessica Lea — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:09:01 +0000

Dr. Dennis Edwards joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he has learned about the true nature of humility and how church leaders can avoid some common misconceptions about what a life of humility means.

Mark Yarhouse: How Pastors Can Address Gender Identity With Compassion, Civility, and Conviction

Jessica Lea — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:01:03 +0000

Dr. Mark Yarhouse joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors can engage people in the area of gender identity with wisdom and compassion while holding to their convictions.

Ashley Hales: What Happens When Pastors Ignore Their God-Given Limits

Jessica Lea — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:41:49 +0000

Dr. Ashley Hales joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the fact that God created the world with limits and how those limits, counterintuitively, lead to greater space and flourishing in our lives.

Matt Chandler: We Need To Wake Up to the ‘Cosmic War’ That Is All Around Us

Jessica Lea — Wed, 08 May 2024 14:44:08 +0000

Matt Chandler returns to “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the “all-encompassing” victory we have in Christ and why that means we can live as overcomers in our present cultural moment.

Kevin Ford and Jim Singleton: What Happens When Church Leaders Are Not ‘Attentive’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:19 +0000

Kevin Ford and Dr. Jim Singleton join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss the need for “attentive” church leadership, the qualities of an attentive church leader, and the consequences when pastors neglect an attentive posture.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your Church

Jessica Lea — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:27:45 +0000

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex Relationships

Jessica Lea — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:21:39 +0000

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down as Senior Pastor After 32 Years

Jessica Lea — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:37:27 +0000

David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.

John Jenkins: Every Pastor Should Have a Pastor

Jessica Lea — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:18:21 +0000

John Jenkins joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about key lessons he’s learned about being a local church pastor, including the need for pastors to have pastors, the importance of integrity, and how to execute a mission and a vision.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover Christians’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:01:34 +0000

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Jim and Heather Sells: How Churches Can Make a ‘Tremendous’ Difference in Alleviating Our ‘Mental Health Crisis’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:55:57 +0000

Dr. Jim Sells and Heather Sells join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the “escalating crisis” in mental health care and the enormous impact the church and clinicians can have if they are willing to collaborate with one another.

Michael Martin: How Church Boards Can Help Their Pastors Be Healthy

Jessica Lea — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:20:35 +0000

ECFA president and CEO Michael Martin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about his organization’s new leadership standard and how church boards can help provide pastors greater care and accountability.

Léonce Crump Jr.: How To Develop Resilient Teams

Jessica Lea — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:08:58 +0000

Léonce Crump Jr. joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about important ways that leadership has changed and to offer practical steps church leaders can take to develop teams that will be truly healthy.

Os Guinness: How ‘Signals of Transcendence’ Lead People To Seek the Lord

Jessica Lea — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:39:02 +0000

Dr. Os Guinness joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how God uses “signals” like love, justice, joy, and beauty to break into our lives and draw us to himself.

Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 2: How To Embrace God’s Vision for Power in Ministry

Jessica Lea — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:19:43 +0000

Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin wrap up their conversation on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast,” offering pastors ways to help guard against the misuse of power in ministry and encouraging them to persevere.

Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin, Part 1: Why the Church’s Problem With Power Is Not ‘Over There’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:23:40 +0000

Dr. Kyle Strobel and Dr. Jamin Goggin join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what God has taught them about his way to power and why every ministry leader must wrestle with what their view of power actually is.

Molly Matthews Shares Key Findings From the ‘State of Church Tech’ Report

Jessica Lea — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:15:30 +0000

Pushpay CEO Molly Matthews joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share the latest findings from Pushpay’s “State of Church Tech” report and what the research reveals about the technological opportunities available to churches.

Tim Chaddick: What Church Planting in Hollywood and London Taught Me About Outreach in Secular Spaces

Jessica Lea — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:53:43 +0000

Tim Chaddick joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what he learned about engaging people in secular spaces as a result of his church planting experiences in Hollywood and London.

Jamaal Williams and Timothy Paul Jones: Should You Pursue a Multiethnic Church? It’s Complicated

Jessica Lea — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:22:44 +0000

Dr. Jamaal Williams and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why pastors should pursue the costly, beautiful vocation of leading a multiethnic church only if God has specifically called them to do so.

Jon Acuff: How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church

Jessica Lea — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:22:20 +0000

Jon Acuff joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God.

Kevin Palau: How Church Leaders Can Foster a Culture of Evangelism When ‘It’s Harder Than It Used To Be’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:09:15 +0000

Kevin Palau joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to remind us of the importance of evangelism and to discuss how church leaders can encourage their congregations to share the gospel.

Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions

Jessica Lea — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:03:41 +0000

Jennie Allen joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive.

Priscilla Shirer: ‘Message Preparation Is the Hardest Thing I Do in Ministry’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:13:44 +0000

In one of our top episodes from 2023, Priscilla Shirer joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast for our Great Communicator Series and shared key disciplines she has learned to follow when crafting a message.

David Platt on How He Has Been Challenged To Stop Following the ‘American Gospel’

Jessica Lea — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:50:42 +0000

David Platt joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one.

Bryan Carter: How To Make Your Preaching More Compelling

Jessica Lea — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:11:55 +0000

Bryan Carter joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching.

Matt Chandler, Part 2: How Parents Can Make the Most of the Time They Have With Their Kids

Jessica Lea — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:05:38 +0000

Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how parents can use time, moments and milestones to point their children to the goodness of God.

Matt Chandler, Part 1: How the 2022 Controversy Has Impacted His Life and Ministry

Jessica Lea — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:11:57 +0000

Matt Chandler joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share how God has brought healing in his life and ministry following the controversy he walked through in 2022.