Church Talk

In this episode, we’re going to talk about revival. Some churches are praying for revival…but revival is not what they need right now. And that sounds harsh, but stay with us, because this isn’t about criticizing the church… It’s about helping us understand how God actually works when He brings real revival.

In this episode, we’re not talking about churches that have already shut their doors; we’re talking about churches that look alive…but may actually be dying spiritually. Revelation 3:1 says, “You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” We discuss how a church can have activity and programs… and still lack life.

In this episode, we discuss the first three things you must do to save a church. Not ten things. Not a long list. Just the first three. Because if you miss these… nothing else will work. This isn’t about polishing things up. This is about intervention.

In this episode, we’re talking about why churches are dying. Not declining… not struggling…But actually dying. This isn’t going to be one of those “blame the culture” conversations. In this discussion, we discuss how easy it is to blame the culture for what ails the church. We face the reality that continuing to blame everything outside the church for what ails it will never fix what’s broken insi...

This episode may cause some to feel uncomfortable, but it is desperately needed. We’re talking about rediscovering repentance, confession, and holiness. Not as outdated church language. Not as legalistic buzzwords. But as biblical essentials for a healthy Christian life and a revived church. We discuss how the modern church has mastered the language of grace but rarely talks about repentance, conf...

In this episode, we discuss how we live in a time when the most powerful authority in many people’s lives is not Scripture but personal preference. We share the view that a growing shift away from biblical authority always leads toward self-authority, which usually results in the abandonment of truth.

In this episode, we ask some hard questions…How many Christians actually read the Bible anymore? Not just hear it quoted. Not just see a verse on social media. Not just listen to a sermon once a week. But read it… study it… wrestle with it… live in it. We’re talking about something that should deeply concern every believer and every church leader: Why biblical literacy is declining among Christian...

We are honored to welcome Stephen Bishop as co-host of ChurchTalk. This episode begins by asking a very important question…Is today’s church dependent on the Holy Spirit… or on human strategy? This podcast raises the concern that many churches have learned how to operate without the Holy Spirit, while still calling it “ministry.” We discuss this topic thoroughly and seek to share some hope.

In Episode 2, we move beyond understanding the importance of prayer to explore how a praying church is formed and sustained. This episode examines the habits, attitudes, and spiritual disciplines that cultivate a culture of prayer within a congregation. Listeners will discover practical ways churches can move from simply talking about prayer to becoming a people who truly depend on God together.

This is the first of two episodes with Tonya Skelly as cohost that explore the real need for praying churches…Corporate Prayer. A praying church recognizes that its strength does not come from programs, personalities, or strategies, but from dependence on God. Through prayer, the church seeks God’s wisdom, power, and guidance for every aspect of its ministry and mission. When a congregation...