FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and Ministry

As we preach, teach, and disciple others, how can we keep an eternal perspective in mind and thoughtfully address the end times? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Max Lucado. Max is a speaker, best-selling author, and the pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. Max's books have sold nearly 150 million copies worldwide. His latest...

How can we reliably approach today's pressing social issues in a way that honors God and points people to Jesus? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Ted Bryant. Ted is the lead pastor at Granger Community Church. He earned his MDiv at Moody Theological Seminary and his PhD at Notre Dame. His most recent book is entitled The Jesus Method....

As ministry leaders, how can we honestly approach our own mental and emotional struggles and create safe spaces for others to do the same? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Noble. Alan is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an award-winning author. His most recen...

As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we better care for our own souls as we care for the souls of others? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Barbara Peacock. Barbara is an award-winning author and a passionate spiritual director and teacher. She's earned degrees from both Princeton Theological Seminary and Gordon Conwell Theological...

What is our responsibility as pastors and ministry leaders in understanding and addressing Christian nationalism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Caleb Campbell. Caleb is the lead pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a regional director for the Surge Network. His...

How can we better identify and address the challenges we face as ministry leaders with inner doubts, anxiety, reactivity, and criticism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Steve Cuss. Steve is a pastor, former chaplain, and founder of Capable Life. He speaks, consults, and hosts workshops to help people integrate emotional and spiritual health. H...

How can we thoughtfully approach ministry at the intersection of worship, anxiety, and emotions? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by the Reverend Dr. J. Michael Jordan. Michael is an ordained Wesleyan pastor who serves in pastoral ministry and is also a professor of Bible and Theology at Houghton College. His most recent book is entitled Worship i...

How can we overcome our fears of not being enough, of falling short, of losing face? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in all of Canada. Ken is an international best-selling author, and his latest book is entitled Now I...

Legislation, policy, patriotism, and religious freedom. There are so many differing views on so many challenging issues. As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we disagree respectfully without compromising our convictions? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by John Inazu. John is a distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington Universi...

How can we help restore hope to those who have become disillusioned with the church? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Aimee Byrd. Aimee is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. She's written a number of books, including her latest, entitled The Hope in Our Scars. Together, Aimee and Jason explore the true biblical beauty of Christ&ap...

How can we practically and sincerely help people address some of the confusion and divisiveness around politics in our local churches and communities? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Curtis Chang. Curtis is a public theologian and former pastor. He currently serves as a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary and as a consulting faculty m...

How can we better understand anxiety and better navigate conflict in our lives and ministries? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Kevin Ford, Chief Catalyst at Leighton Ford Ministries. Kevin's expertise is in leadership, organizational culture, and strategy. He's worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and government agenc...

How can we respond in a healthy way when our ministry world comes crashing down around us? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Steve Carter. Steve is a pastor, speaker, and author. He is the host of the Craft and Character podcast and the former Lead Teaching Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. He currently serves as teaching pastor at Forest...

How can your local church help effectively address mental health issues in your community? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Amy Trout. Amy is a psychologist who's the founder and director of a private practice, Cornerstone Consultants. She also serves as the Chief Education Officer at Counterpoise. She's the co-author of a new boo...

How can our churches become places of healing for those who have experienced church trauma and spiritual abuse? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ryan George. Ryan is the co-founder of a spiritual adventure community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He's written several books, including his latest, entitled Hurt and Healed by the Ch...

How can our assumptions and attitudes hinder us from sharing Jesus with the non-religious and younger generations? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Aaron Pierce. Aaron is the CEO and Mission Director for Steiger International. His most recent book is entitled Not Beyond Reach. Together, Aaron and Jason look at some of the tightly held assumptio...

How can we remain resilient in ministry when we face tremendous challenges today and an unknown tomorrow? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Echo VanderWal. Echo and her husband Harry founded The Luke Commission, the largest non-governmental health care provider in the Kingdom of Eswatini in southern Africa. Together, Echo and Jason look at the i...

When the Spirit of God moves, how can we best steward that experience without getting in the way? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by the Reverend Dr. Sarah Baldwin, Vice President of Student Life at Asbury University. Sarah has served for nearly 30 years in Christian higher education in a variety of roles, including University Pastor and Vice Pre...

When we consider politics and government, how can we best guide ourselves and our churches to live out a Christ-centered political witness? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. N.T. Wright. Tom is the former Bishop of Durham, Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Andrews, and a senior research fellow at Oxford. He's written a number...

As pastors and ministry leaders, do we struggle with admitting that we have fears and insecurities? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Joel Muddamalle. Joel is the Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, where he also co-hosts the Therapy and Theology podcast. He serves as a teaching pastor at Transformation Church just o...

How do we draw people together in deeper and more meaningful ways that provides space for their questions and encourages them to flourish in their faith? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jared Patrick Boyd. Jared is a pastor, a spiritual director, and the founding director of The Order of The Common Life. His most recent book is entitled Findin...

How can our local churches engage or reengage younger generations, not with gimmicks, compromising the truth, or selling out, but by embracing the very heart of Christ's gospel? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Efrem Smith. Efrem is the Co-lead pastor of Midtown Church in Sacramento, California. Efrem has been an encouragement to so many p...

In ministry, what is a healthy approach to embracing the unique gifts and voice that God has entrusted to us without overshadowing what God longs to do in us, through us, and even in spite of us? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Charles Martin. Charles is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. In fact, one of his novels was optione...

In an anxious world, how can we honestly assess if anxiety is showing up in our lives and ministries? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Fadling. Alan is the president and founder of Unhurried Living. Alan speaks and consults with ministry organizations around the world. He is an award-winning author, and his most recent book is entitled A N...

In our us versus them world, how can we engage with and minister to people with differing beliefs in a way that truly honors God? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Terry Crist. Terry is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix, along with his wife, Judith. Terry is passionate about the beauty of the gospel and its power to transform commun...