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John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in leadership, what it's like to be an introvert in ministry, and how to handle the work you'd rather avoid.    Show Notes AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! ️  Preaching Cheat Sheet The Art of Le...

John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about... Read the whole entry...   » Click the icon below to listen.

Season 2, Episode 124 In this episode, Michael and Zach begin a two-part discussion of the PCA's 2026 Ad Interim Committee Report on Christian Nationalism, carefully examining what the committee was—and was not—asked to accomplish. Rather than presenting a complete political theology, the report seeks to provide pastoral and constitutional guidance to the church as it addresses the growing convers...

God meets us in heartache and grief, transforming pain into purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail Trying to do everything can feel productive, but for most artists it is the fastest path to confusion, burnout, and a body of work that never quite feels like you. We share Joyce’s story, a working potter who felt that constant tension between what she knew would sell and what she sensed God was actually asking her to make. Once she stopped living in the middle, her confidence ros...

Dr. Bob Paul debunks the myths we believe about love and reveals God’s blueprint for a happy, healthy marriage. (J2769_FFT)

Two members of Congress, one Republican and one Democrat, had a meeting recently where they fundamentally disagreed about the meaning of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. Their disagreement has now spilled into the media. Why has this chapter of the Bible become the new dividing line between Christians in the public square? Kaityn interviews Tish Harrison Warren about her new book about Chris...

Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.

Do you want to be the kind of leader people never forget? This week in a first-of-its-kind react-style Maxwell Leadership Podcast episode, John Maxwell sits down with Jeff Henderson to share the essential skills that turn everyday leadership into a lasting legacy. As John teaches, Mark Cole provides practical strategies to help you activate John's teachings and elevate your impact right now. Key t...

Heaven is often imagined as clouds, mansions, and maybe a few streets of gold, but Jesus' promise in John 14 is far more comforting than heavenly real estate. Kaitlyn talks about what Jesus meant when he said his Father's house has many rooms, why "mansions" may be a misunderstanding, and how the Bible's picture of eternity is physical, communal, and full of belonging. Heaven may not include a pri...

What if, in the hardest season of your life, God is doing work you can't yet see? The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast hosts Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson relisten to the very first episode of the show and celebrate all God has done through the last eight years and 31 million downloads. You'll hear them react to Lysa TerKeurst's original teaching where she unpacks the story of Joseph to explore a p...

What do you do with the sin you keep excusing, minimizing, or planning to deal with later? In this message from Is That in the Bible?: House of David, Pastor Levi Lusko unpacks one of the most shocking scenes in Scripture—when the prophet Samuel literally hacks King Agag to pieces. As strange as it sounds, this story carries a powerful warning for every believer: the sins we tolerate today can bec...

This summer, we're revisiting a handful of our most valuable StoryBrand Podcast episodes to help you clarify your message so you can grow your business. Today's episode is about your elevator pitch.   Most people explain what they do in a way that's either too long, too confusing, or too focused on themselves. But when you can clearly explain what you do in one sentence, people understand your val...

Hello, my friend. I hope you’re doing well today. As we conclude this series of episodes about living life with less fear, I think it’s important to note a time Jesus felt afraid. That might sound wrong to you, but he did. And there is good news, friend – the same resource Jesus relied on to deal with his fear is available to you too. 

Tammy prayed to receive Christ as her Savior when she was a teen, but without spiritual guidance, there was no lasting change. She got into trouble and was thinking of ending her life. But her story didn't end there.

1) Could you discuss the doctrine of the Rapture and the Great Tribulation?2) Can a Christian believe in evolution and still be saved?3) How does one love Jesus? How does a man love another man?4) Is Jesus attempting to be sneaky in John 7:1-10?5) Did Matthew 21:1-7 make a mistake indicating that Jesus rode both the donkey and the foal of a donkey?6) How you can tell when reading through the Old T...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with authors Jack and Liz Hagler about their book series, Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure . Readers will follow 10-year-old Patrick as he draws silly comics about his weird life. Just how weird is Patrick’s life? It’s so weird that Patrick gets yanked out of his room and into the Bible! In each book, Patrick meets a different Bible...

When we remember Jesus giving His life and then being raised three days later, we experience something completely unique in human history. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4l6ylvk

Jason and Tori Benham equip couples and families to face fear, panic and anxiety that would otherwise prevent us from doing what God has called us to do. They speak from firsthand experience about panic attacks, paralyzing fear and sleepless nights. They also describe a proven biblical and brain-based process that helped set them free from these kinds of debilitating struggles. The 3-step plan of...

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In the Back Row Believers season 2 finale, Brit and Scott discuss the impact of the faith and behaviors of others have on our faith.  Both in good and bad ways, the people we choose and the people we are placed with have an impact in who we become. SHOW NOTES Website: https://www.backrowbelievers.com Back Row Believers Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/people/Back-Row-Believers-Podcast/...

There are dark forces high up in Wild Mountain that are looking for “The One”. Paw Paw Chuck tells Theo, C.J.'s dad, more about Shadow Valley and how they will need to prepare the club for what’s coming. View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors, Part 1

This week on The Writing Room, Bob and Kim sit down with their friend Zach Windahl—he’s the kind of guy who makes big ideas simple and beautiful. They talked about his latest book The Bible Simplified, and the winding path of writing, publishing, and figuring out why our words matter. Zach shares how identifying your “bummer” might just be the key to unlocking your best work yet. If you’ve got a s...

Mentioned in this episode: Lisa's upcoming book, Your Confidence Compass: Coaching Yourself from Self-Doubt to Self-Leadership   Connect with Lisa J. Allen: Website Facebook Instagram For Speaking Inquiries: https://ljallencoaching.com/contact/ Connect with Katy:  Website - join email list Instagram Facebook