The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

For many Christians, there's a formula - church attendance plus bible study equals discipleship. But, how do we help them understand it's about following Jesus, not just knowing about Jesus? Here are 3 questions that can help.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the implication of A.I. (ChatGPT, Copy.ai, Jasper.ai, and others) in church ministry. Is it something to be avoided at all costs, or is there a use for the sake of the Kingdom of God?

Today, Jason and Jesse interview Brian Mosley, President of RightNow Media about leveraging on-demand culture for the gospel. Plus, subscribers receive a free trial study from RightNow Media

"Circles are better than rows," when it comes to spiritual formation. And yet, many of our historic, more traditional churches struggle to get people into groups to do life together in the way of Jesus.

Today, Jesse and Jason continue their conversation on the #1 need for pastors in 2023: rest. Part 2 focuses on the art of planning ahead as a way of experiencing rest.

Today, Jesse and Jason follow up on their conversation with Karl Vaters in episode 269: if the #1 thing pastors need is rest - how do they experience it in the midst of their busy rhythms?

Today, we welcome small church expert, Karl Vaters, back to the podcast to talk about pastoring on the other side of the pandemic. Also check out our first interview in the height of 2020, Episode 159.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss 3 important questions leaders should be asking in order to lead from a place of health and not dysfunction. It's a great way to kick-off the new ministry year

As the year comes to a close, Jesse and Jason reflect on some of their favorite ministry tools, resources, and moments of 2022

Today, Jesse talks about 3 lessons he learned from his late father, Rev. Jon Skiffington. Maybe you can learn them too and become a more effective pastor.

Today, Jesse and I discuss 5 tips for preaching at Christmas. It's perhaps the biggest evangelism opportunity of the year - and yet it's wrapped in a kind of religious tinsel (shiny and thin). Let's break through and make an impact this year.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the pitfalls of cluttered leadership and limited bandwidth for what matters most. This holiday season, it's critical for pastors to make room for what matters most.

Today, Jason continues to walk through the 3D Method of consulting churches to pastors can be their own consultants.

Today, Jason walks through the process of leading church revitalization. It's as much about pace and process as it is about ideas.

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about the relationship between spiritual-emotional connection and physical spaces - and what that means for churches (in conversation with Barna's research)

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss 5 no-cost connection strategies. Some of the most effective ways to reach people has nothing to do with the size of your budget.

Today, Jason and Jesse discuss funding the mission (stewardship). What's working and what's not in today's giving environment.

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about their church's Christmas strategies and how to maximize engagement during the holiday season

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss ways to spark fresh vision quickly. This time of year between kick-off Sunday and Thanksgiving, it's easy to go on auto-pilot. But, what if you could reach deeper and wider this holiday season?

Today, Jason and Jesse reflect on the latest report from Barna on teens, faith, and the future. If the research is correct, it means big implications for our churches.

Today Jesse and Jason discuss 3 quick management tips that will make or break your ministry goals. None of us got into seminary in order to manage people, but if we don't do it well, it will become a problem

Today, Jason and Jesse discuss Barna's report on Next Gen ministry: "Children's Ministry in a New Reality." We must help our congregation move forward with greater urgency to share their faith with younger generations.

Today, Jesse and Jason share 4 practical steps to navigating change from vision to implementation. Whether it's a capital campaign or ministry initiative, this can help you move forward fast

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about the overwhelm that comes with a new ministry season and 4 practical questions to keep things focused

Today Jesse and Jason interview Craig Allen Cooper - who co-wrote a book (Glad You're Here) with country star, Walker Hayes, about how their unlikely friendship led Walker to faith. Order here: https://www.walkerandcraig.com/