The Church Talk Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with software builder and social media guru, Corey Alderin about his latest platform - Sermon Shots. Corey is passionate about helping churches leverage their sermons to create content for social media and thus connecting with the people around them. The conversation touches on the how-to of this platform, but it also delves into why we should even think about...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Aaron Burke who just released his new book "The Unfair Advantage." Jason was skeptical of the book before reading it, but found it very good and insightful. Their conversation covers a lot of territory, and it packed with tons of great insight for pastors and leaders. If you feel like you've been through an unfair season, this episode is fi...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason look back at season 2 and talk about what they've learned. They also share what God is currently teaching them in ministry. They also give a little sneak peak at Season 3! Follow us on Insta @churchtalkproject. www.churchtalkproject.com

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Pastor Trevor Williams. Pastor Williams was in a terrible car accident 2 years ago. He and all 3 of his kids were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and tragically, his wife of 17 years did not survive the accident. Within the next 12 months, Pastor Williams also lost his father and grandmother. Somehow, in the midst of all that loss,...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk about what to do as a leader when values collide. Over the last 30 years both Jason & Rob have dealt with this situation in various conditions. Of course, they have a little fun while they talk about the issue! Let us know what you think about Rob's story about his seminary class scenario.  Jason@churchtalkproject.com Rob@churchtalkproject.com www.chu...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason recap their "Poke the Bear" workshop at Converge MidAtlantic's UNITED Conference. Main points: Honestly question your motive(s) Humility goes a long way Proximity Matters  Listen to understand - your response matters…even your first response Don’t pull your punches But…punch with velvet gloves Make sure you’re fluent on all sides of the issue  Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Justin Knapp, founder of SpaceTogether about how churches can use their buildings better and even generate some revenue for ministry. Justin's story is quite amazing and the platform he has developed is helping 1000s of businesses and churches all over the country. Find out more about Justin and SpaceTogether at www.spacetogether.com . Follow us on I...

Send us Fan Mail Jason & Rob take a break from the Converge United Conference to chat with Ron Crawford of New Vision Church in Bowie, MD about how he navigated (once poorly and now much more successfully) handing over the baton of leadership to the next generation of leaders. Ron is now beginning the next chapter of his ministry as a life coach and consultant. He started his own company, &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with nationally known communications expert Mark Weaver about what church leaders need to know BEFORE a crisis happens. When a crisis occurs (and they will!) are you ready to deal with all the layers of complexity in communicating with multiple groups of people? Mark can help you! Find out more about Mark Weaver and Communications Counsel Download the " C...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason have an amazing conversation with Dan White Jr. that covers a gamut of topics. Dan is always engaging and displays his wisdom and wit as the guys talk about how pastors can refill their spiritual, emotional, and physical tanks as well as how to drop a truth bomb without starting a sh*t storm!  Dan has planted and pastored in rural, suburban, and urban churches for...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk "creeds" today with special guest Philip Caray. Why should pastor care about the creeds and will anyone even notice?  PHILLIP CARY is professor of philosophy at Eastern University in Philadelphia and author of several books, including Good News for Anxious Christians and The Meaning of Protestant Theology . You can get Phil's book here . Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with author Jeremy Writebol about his new book "Pastor, Jesus is Enough." They explore Jesus' letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 and what these might be saying to pastors today.  If you have felt overwhelmed or a little tired lately, you will get a lot out of this conversation!! You can find Jeremy's book here . JEREMY WRITEBOL...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Aaron Armstrong about his new book, "I'm a Christian, Now What?" The conversation covers a lot of ground. Aaron became a Christian as an 20-something and, therefore, brings a fresh perspective on what discipleship means for a young adult who has no idea what it means to follow Jesus. AARON ARMSTRONG serves at his local church as a small gro...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk about Rob's recent follow up with Guardian Wealth Management. What do pastors and church leaders need to think about when it comes to future financial planning?  What questions do you need to ask? What can you expect? Share your story with us! Follow us on Insta @churchtalkproject. www.churchtalkproject.com

Send us Fan Mail Jason & Rob talk about Jason's recent visit to a casino and compared it to how visitors feel walking into your church.  Let us know how you welcome guests. Let us know how you keep your space welcoming and ready for your guests.  Follow us on Insta @churchtalkproject. www.churchtalkproject.com

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Dave Miller, Co-Founder of Leadership Pathway, about developing leaders and even staff members from the next generation.  The conversation covers a lot of ground so buckle up! You can learn more about Leadership Pathway and their residency programs at www.leadershippathway.org .  Resources referenced in the show: Gen Z Unfiltered by Dr. Timothy Elmore Gre...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk tech with Nathan James, SVP of Product Management at Ministry Brands Amplify . Ministry Brands is the umbrella company for church administrative software products used by over 90,000 churches. Even if you are not in the market for a new ChMS platform, the conversation provides a ton of encouragement for pastors as well as some practical ways to stay focused on...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason have an amazing conversation with Jenny Bolinger and Emily Manders. Both of these women are involved in local church ministry as well as working on staff with Converge MidAtlantic (full disclosure: Jason works on staff with them and Rob is highly involved in leadership with the denomination!). They are candid and honest in their comments but they offer some great i...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk about Acts 15 and making decisions as church leaders. Follow us on Insta @churchtalkproject. www.churchtalkproject.com

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Jason Hamrock, the CEO of Missional Marketing. They cover a lot of ground and Jason Hamrock gives some GREAT insight on how to think about marketing in our digital world. His heart for Jesus comes through clearly, as well as his passion for the local church. If you want to talk with Jason Hamrock and the Missional Marketing team, you can find them here: M...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason discuss how we advertise Easter, church Super Bowl Parties, and Christmas Eve services. Join the conversation by reaching out to the guys (jason@churchtalkproject.com or Rob@churchtalkproject.com) and share some of your marketing success stories or failures.  Follow us on Insta @churchtalkproject. www.churchtalkproject.com

Send us Fan Mail Rob and Jason talk with Chris Martin about his newly released book, "The Wolf in their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead." They cover several issues around social media, discipleship, and leading a church in the digital age. Purchase the book here Find Chris' blog and more at www.termsofservice.social Chris is an author, editor of Bi...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason have a great conversation with Jamison Davis of Guardian Wealth Management about financial resources for churches as well as pastors.  They talk about planning for retirement (and some important things you need to know about it) as well as resources for churches for better bookkeeping, payroll processing, and insurance. Besides all the great information, Jamison is...

Send us Fan Mail Jason tells Rob about what he learned from Glenn Packiam at a workshop recently.  You can learn more about Glenn here and his recent book "The Resilient Pastor." Jason outlines 3 paradigms of "doing church" - Encounter, Mission, & Formation. Each of these offer a different focus and perspective on what the leaders of the congregation are hoping to accomplis...

Send us Fan Mail Rob & Jason talk with Pastor Dan Nold from Calvary Baptist Church in State College, PA. Dan has been the pastor at Calvary for almost 30 years and has shepherded the church from a congregation of 300 to almost 2000 with multiple locations. His wisdom and insight into what is happening in the world today is remarkable. Jason and Rob could have talked with Dan for hours...but th...