The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

While data points to an encouraging rise in spiritual interest and openness across the nation, local congregations face a critical bottleneck: spiritual formation is not keeping pace with spiritual curiosity. In this episode of the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, Ed Stetzer sits down with Brad Hill, Chief Partner Success Officer at Gloo, to explore the latest State of the Church research data and d...

Why are so many ministry leaders struggling with unhappiness, and how can the tools of behavioral science intersect with Christian theology to bring true joy? In this episode, Ed Stetzer sits down with social scientist, Harvard professor, and bestselling author Arthur Brooks to discuss his latest insights on the science of happiness and its profound implications for church leaders. Brooks unpacks...

What if our common understanding of heaven and the afterlife misses the plot of the biblical narrative? In this episode, Ed Stetzer connects with biblical scholar and theologian N. T. Wright to talk about his book, God’s Homecoming . Wright explains how popular Christian ideas about escaping the physical world to live in a disembodied heaven are rooted more in Platonism than the text of Scripture....

What does it mean to be human in an age that celebrates the destruction of the sacred? In this timely episode, Ed Stetzer sits down with renowned historian and author Carl Trueman to discuss his latest work, The Desecration of Man . Following the success of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self , Trueman explores how the rejection of external authority and the ascent of "expressive individualism...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/news/503438-joby-martin-pastors-understand-grace.html Joby Martin joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the "grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God. Last week, we ran our second-most listened to episode of the year, with Jennie Allen. Jenni...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html In our next most listened to episode of 2024, Jennie Allen joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive.  Last week, we revisited our conversation with Jon Acuff, w...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html In our top performing episode of 2024, Jon Acuff joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Last week, Dr. Libin Abraham joined us to share what God has t...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502503-libin-abraham-gods-job-description-pastor.html Dr. Libin Abraham joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what God has taught him about the calling of a pastor and the importance of focusing on the local church. Barna CEO David Kinnaman joined us last week to share what the research shows about how pastors are doin...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502143-david-kinnaman-pastors-skill-set-preaching.html Barna CEO David Kinnaman joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can most effectively disciple their people. Nona Jones joined us last week to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she c...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html Nona Jones joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift.  Dr. Jody Dean joined us last week to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-dean-church-administration.html Dr. Jody Dean joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry's personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Rev. Dr. John Dickson joined us last week to discu...

Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500763-john-dickson-good-evil-church-history.html Rev. Dr. John Dickson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as well as its contributions, and how Christians should engage with culture today. Mike Cosper joined us last week...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500594-mike-cosper-church-leaders-resist-banality-evil.html Mike Cosper joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explains the dangers of ideological movements within the church and shares how church leaders can resist being captivated by anything other than the gospel. Rev. Dr. Chris...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500253-chris-adams-pastors-helping-mental-health.html Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and ministry, emphasizing the special role church leaders play in helping other people's mental health and the unique challenges pastors face with their own. Mark...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html Mark Matlock joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the data shows about the "spiritually curious," the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlho...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499474-sean-mcdowell-timothy-muehlhoff-church-leaders-cancel-culture.html Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, highlighting the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships.  Beth Moore joi...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498960-beth-moore-bible-teaching.html Beth Moore joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasizes the importance of a teacher's relationship with God and addresses the nuts and bolts of preparation, as well as the role of criticism in a teacher's journey.  Lysa TerKeurst join...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498523-lysa-terkeurst-respond-trust-broken.html Lysa TerKeurst joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and shares how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still mainta...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497963-dave-ferguson-building-culture-outreach.html Dave Ferguson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how church leaders can go beyond holding evangelistic events and actually build a culture of outreach in their congregations. Eric Geiger joined us last week to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mi...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497425-eric-geiger-values-drive-behavior.html Eric Geiger joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another.  Dr. D.A. Carson joined us last week to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, t...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/496480-d-a-carson-tgc-theological-vision-ministry.html Dr. D.A. Carson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians. Dr. Crawford Loritts joined us last week to talk about the key traits of...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helpin...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Rich Villodas joined us last week to discuss...

Get notes on this podcast here:   https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html Rich Villodas joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on his narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. Dr. J.D. Greear joined us last week to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and...

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html   Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote.   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churc...