The Resilient Pastor

Send us Fan Mail Nijay Gupta (New Testament professor at Northern Seminary) joins Glenn Packiam to talk about what we often misunderstand about the role of first century Greco-Roman women in society, unpack some of the language around titles and roles in the early church and offer practical ways to support women in churches and seminaries today. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initia...

Send us Fan Mail Lucy Peppiatt (Principal of Westminster Theological Centre) talks with Glenn Packiam about the role of spiritual disciplines in our lives with God, creating room for the Holy Spirit in both planned and spontaneous parts of ministry and differentiating between outpourings, renewal and revival.  Join Barna for a FREE webinar on June 8, The Summer Sabbatical: Why You Need One and 4 W...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Heather Thompson Day (Associate Professor of Communication at Andrews University) discusses with Glenn Packiam why Gen Z in particular has such a desire for mentorship and relationships, how to communicate more effectively in your sermons through storytelling and the role of technology in connecting with the younger generations. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor in...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Stetzer (incoming dean of the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University) sits down with Glenn Packiam to comment on some of Barna’s latest research on spiritual openness, the unique opportunities for evangelism in this current moment and why missiology and theology matters for everyday church ministry decisions.  Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Kara Powell (Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute) joins Glenn Packiam to share about the power of intergenerational relationships, how good ecclesiology forms the development that happens in youth ministries and the impact of young people for the broader Church. Sign up for the Barna & MOPS webinar, ‘Engaging Moms: The Evangelism Strategy No One Is Talking About But S...

Send us Fan Mail Esau McCaulley (Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton) talks with Rich Villodas about the formative practice of following liturgical time, observing Lent as an act of humility and preaching on challenging scripture passages.  Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Book Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna Group Follow Barna at: Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Mackie (co-founder of the BibleProject) shares what it looked like for him to study scripture while being a pastor, ways to equip others to engage deeper in the Biblical narrative and how he continues to find deep delight in reading the Bible. Learn more about the BibleProject at bibleproject.com . Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Bo...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as this season's co-hosts–Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller–share what they're looking forward to ahead in Season 3! Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts to stay tuned for the episodes to come this season. - Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Book Watch this episode on Youtube:...

Send us Fan Mail In this special bonus episode, Glenn Packiam is joined by his wife, Holly Packiam, to talk about the reflection process they use to start each new year. Together, they offer some practical ideas for looking back on the year that has passed, identifying themes for the year ahead and putting this vision into practical rhythms for your daily life. Learn more about The Intentional Yea...

Send us Fan Mail Derwin Gray (pastor of Transformation Church) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss the important role the multi-ethnic church plays in today’s divided culture, moving your church beyond diversity as the end goal and shepherding people to see new perspectives on the Gospel. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Book Watch this episode on Youtube: Ba...

Send us Fan Mail Todd Proctor (founder of Rock Harbor church and Executive Leader with Alpha USA) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about discipling young leaders, preparing your church for leadership transitions and the changes he’s seen in the culture of churches using Alpha as an evangelism tool. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Book Watch this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Danielle Strickland (author, speaker) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss how she’s discovered hope amidst challenging seasons, the connection between humility and hope and practical spiritual disciplines to help us move past cynicism.  Interested in the prayer Danielle shared? Check it out at https://infinitumlife.com/daily-prayer . Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initia...

Send us Fan Mail Jenni Clayville (pastor at National Community Church) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about the systems her team uses for leading across multiple church campuses, what it takes to build a team of diverse perspectives and creating a foundation of relationships with your church staff.  Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page City Roundtables Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Kaitlyn Schiess (writer and speaker) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about being formed by the political and cultural worlds around us, engaging with faith in seasons of political turmoil and what we can learn by taking an audit of our ongoing spiritual and cultural practices. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page City Roundtables Podcast Book W...

Send us Fan Mail Pete Greig (founder of 24-7 Prayer) talks with Glenn Packiam about how to hold a successful corporate prayer gathering, what he’s seeing with prayer movements around the world and ways to hold space for both scripture and prophecy.  Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page City Roundtables Podcast Book Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna Group Follow B...

Send us Fan Mail Noemi Chavez (pastor of Revive Church in Los Angeles, CA) shares about the trends she’s seeing in the Latino Church, the impact of bi-vocational (or “co-vocational”) leaders and some of the challenges that church planters are having to navigate. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page City Roundtables Podcast Book Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna G...

Send us Fan Mail Raymond Chang (TENx10 Senior Director of Partnerships at Fuller Seminary) talks about the challenges that Asian Americans have faced over time in the United States, the gifts the Asian American Church has to offer the broader Church and practical steps for seeking unity amidst difference.  Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page City Roundtables Podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Christine Caine (founder of A21 Campaign, speaker, author) sits down in-person with Glenn Packiam to talk about bridging the gap between evangelism and justice work, the unique challenges women in the Church are facing and the hunger for the presence of God that she’s seeing in Gen Z. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Cohort City Roundtables Podc...

Send us Fan Mail Russell Moore (Editor in Chief at Christianity Today) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss how pastors can engage well in the civic space, redefining what Christian nationalism looks like and understanding the threat Christian nationalism plays for the Church today. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Cohort City Roundtables Book Watch this episo...

Send us Fan Mail In this summer bonus episode, Glenn Packiam sits down to answer listener questions, including: How can I navigate political tensions and divisions in my congregation and from the pulpit? How do you balance being a boss and a friend to your staff? How are you approaching deconstruction in younger generations? What would you say to someone considering entering ministry at a later ag...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Sauls (Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN) joins Glenn Packiam to share how he’s preached on his own journey with mental health, the prophetic shift he’s seeing in public dialogue and practical ways for leaders to shepherd their people well through challenging seasons. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Coho...

Send us Fan Mail Ruth Haley Barton (author and founder of the Transforming Center) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss the transformative practice of sabbath, how technology disrupts our ability to rest and the deep inner-work of taking a sabbatical. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Home Page Podcast Cohort City Roundtables Book Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna Group Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon Hodde Miller (teaching pastor, author) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about managing the anxiety of the people you are leading, differentiating between agency and control and the challenges she has faced leading through the pandemic. Brotherhood Mutual: Get your free Pastor Kit by visiting brotherhoodmutual.com/barna . Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor ini...

Send us Fan Mail Ashlee Eiland (pastor and writer) joins Glenn Packiam to talk about how she stays grounded in seasons of transition, what she has learned about co-leading a church and key takeaways on delegating responsibilities in challenging seasons. -- WorldVision is partnering with Barna to offer an upcoming webcast called Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come. Get free access to the Activati...

Send us Fan Mail Jay Kim (pastor at WestGate Church ) sits down with Glenn Packiam to discuss digital platforms as a new doorway for churches, how online spaces shape Christian’s spiritual formation and redemptive ways for leaders to engage in social media. -- WorldVision is partnering with Barna to offer an upcoming webcast called Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come. Get free access to the Acti...