The Innovative Church Leaders Podcast

In this heartfelt Christmas edition of the Post Christian Podcast, host Eric Bryant rebroadcasts an interview with Dr. Salim Munayer, founder of Musalaha and former professor at Bethlehem Bible College. Salim shares his profound experiences working on reconciliation between Israeli Jews, Palestinians, and Christians. He details transformative desert retreats and community-building efforts that tra...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant is joined by Dr. Joey Dodson, an expert on the intersection of Greek philosophy and early Christianity. Joey dives deep into the parallels between ancient philosophers like Plato and biblical figures, drawing fascinating connections that enlighten our understanding of the New Testament. Joey further explores how Paul's teachings provid...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant is joined by Jon Pyle, associate pastor at City Church in San Antonio, to dive into some timely and relevant topics. They discuss the complex relationship between kids, parents, and technology, emphasizing the need for parents to model healthy digital habits. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Parental Influence on Tech Usage: - Jon emphasizes that...

In this insightful episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant welcomes back Dr. Tim Yee, pastor, coach, and consultant of the groundbreaking TruCenter Assessment. Together, they explore how uncovering your top five motivations—and understanding your motivational dimension—can transform your ministry, career, and personal life. 💡 Key Takeaways: • What Makes the TruCenter Assessment Uni...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with Elizabeth Cernoia. They explore the unique challenges and opportunities of reaching college students in the northeast United States. Elizabeth shares her experiences with campus ministry, emphasizing the importance of treating students as individuals and giving them space to explore their passions. Elizabeth dives into t...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with Heather Zempel from National Community Church in Washington DC. Heather shares her insights on navigating a post-Christian world, emphasizing the importance of revisiting how we fulfill our mission and how we serve as the local church - to root them in biblical truth rather than in inherited cultural norms. Heather discu...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant sits down with prolific author and pastor Mark Batterson about leading the National Community Church in Washington DC, the importance of prayer, and remaining nonpartisan yet prophetic. Mark shares insights from his 28 years of ministry, emphasizing the significance of standing in the gap as peacemakers, grace-givers, and truth-tellers...

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Eric Bryant sits down with Dr. Bryan Loritts to discuss key insights from his various books and his perspective on making disciples in a post-Christian world. Dr. Loritts emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity within churches, fostering enduring friendships, and addressing mental health for church leaders. He sheds light on his thoughts rega...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Zac Bernauer who serves as the Social Media Strategist for the Church Communications Group . From their website: "Our mission is to equip churches with the best communication practices, bridging the gap between time-honored traditions and the forefront of communication technology." Schedule a Free Consultation Take the free 5 minute assessment to Uncover Your Church's Hi...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Ben Blackwell who serves as a Professor of Early Christianity and as the Vice Principal at Westminster Theological Centre in the U.K.. He completed his PhD through Durham University where he studied under John Barclay and worked as N.T. Wright ’s research assistant.  Ben is the author or editor of the following books: Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Pr...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Reverend Alan McWilliam , an ordained minister in the Church of Scotland, leads the Cairn Movement , a network of Church Planters, Church Leaders and Missional Practitioners across all areas of Scotland and Ireland. He is also the European Director of Forge , a training and resourcing organisation for new missional expressions of church. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GI...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church which she and her husband, Jarrett, started in 2010 in Chicago’s dynamic West Loop neighborhood. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne’s passion is to help people wake up to their purpose as they pursue a life of wholehearted freedom. Jeanne is the author of What's Here Now? How to Stop Re...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Jeremy Bratcher who serves as lead pastor at Cornerstone Church in Crystal, MN an inner suburb of Minneapolis. In addition to mentoring others through the Master's and Doctoral programs at the Kairos Project, Jeremy is the author of the following books: Connected: Living 6G to Experience the Full Life Jesus Promised The Essential Story Journal: Reflecting on Your Jou...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviewed his friend and former colleague at Mosaic in Los Angeles , Alex McManus . Alex is the founder and mentor at The International Mentoring Network . His new book is called FutureU: Forging a Path to Your Most Heroic Self . THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS: We help you make disciples in our increasingly post-Christian world. We discuss reaching new people and raisin...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Simon Benham , the senior pastor of Kerith Community Church , a multisite church in Southeast England. Simon is also the author of The Peach and the Coconut: Re-creating the Community of Jesus In this episode, Simon shares about ministry effectiveness in his post-Christian context of the United Kingdom, bringing the message of Jesus through serving those in need, and cre...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dave Gibbons . Dave serves as pastor of New Song Church in Orange County, CA and an advisor in the corporate world. He is the author of Xealots: Defying the Gravity of Normality , The Monkey and the Fish: Liquid Leadership for a Third-Culture Church , and his newest one which is his memoir The Shape of My Eyes: A Memoir of Race, Faith, and Finding Myself . They discussed...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviewed my friend and former Gatewayer Latasha Morrison , founder of Be the Bridge which exists to "empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity and reconciliation." She is the author of Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation and her new book Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing...

In this episode, I interview Daniel Im , lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and author of The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World . Daniel has served at churches in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Korea, Edmonton, and Nashville. We discussed ministry in Canada along with strategic shifts churches can take to make disci...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Efrem Smith , a church planter, co-lead pastor of Midtown Church which describes itself as "a multiethnic, multiplying, reconciling, and disciple-making church." Efrem consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership, and community development. He is the former president and CEO of World Impact , an urban mission, church planting and leade...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Des Wadsworth, pastor of Grace Community Church in Tempe, AZ. A native of the United Kingdom, Des served as lead pastor at Longton Community Church in England. We discuss the remarkable growth of Grace since the pandemic along with rebuilding and renewal in a post-Christian context. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS: Our goal with The Post-Christi...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Chad Lunsford , the author of Made for More: Reach Your Highest Purpose & Live Your Greatest Story . Chad serves as a pastor at Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as well as an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. He founded Made For More, a non-profit organization that helps individuals and organizations reach their God-given po...

Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Carlos Ortiz, Jr. , the senior pastor at Gateway Church in Austin . Carlos has served at Hope Fellowship in the Dallas area, Timberlake Church in the Seattle area, and with Craig Groeschel at Life Church . We discussed navigating our divisive world, succession, and ministry post-pandemic. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS: Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interview Daniel Yang the National Director of Churches of Welcome with World Relief and co-author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church . Previously, Daniel served as director of the  Church Multiplication Institute  at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. Daniel plant...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Derek Webster , the President of Missions Door , a global missions organization with a vision for healthy local churches through local multipliers everywhere. With over three decades in leadership and cultural engagement, Derek serves as an advisor for the Global Strategy Forum , a Christian think tank initiative of the World Evangelical Alliance, and is on the Boa...

In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Brian Russell who serves as the Executive Director at Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR with lead pastor Tyler Staton , author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools . For many years, Brian served as the Executive Director of YouVersion . Brian has also teamed with the BibleProject and prior to his time with YouVersion he served as President of Global...