The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian church leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day. Hosted by Ed Stetzer, a new episode is released once a week. Tune in now to gain practical wisdom, engage with thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your church leadership impact!

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Ken Boa: Suffering Is a Required Course in the University of Life 01.04.2020 30:33

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/373484-ken-boa-suffering-life.html "Suffering is not an elective," says Ken Boa. But even though we are guaranteed to experience pain in life, by God's grace we can still move toward joy. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.googl...

Daniel Grothe: Who Are the 80-Year-Olds You Want to Be Like? 25.03.2020 35:58

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/373084-daniel-grothe-sages-80-year-olds.html "There is a constellation of sages," says Daniel Grothe, "that the Lord will situate around all of our lives.” But like wisdom in the Bible, these wise men and women have to be pursued.” ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=...

Jeremy Camp: God Does Not Waste Suffering 18.03.2020 28:33

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/372722-jeremy-camp-god-suffering.html Jeremy Camp says that 'I Still Believe,' the new movie based on his life, shows that even when we go through deep suffering, God "gives us the tools and the ability to walk through it with strength and with grace.” ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-po...

Jay Kim: Why We Need an Analog Church in a Digital Age 11.03.2020 38:09

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/372189-jay-kim-analog-church-digital-age.html "The Digital Age is driven by three crucial values," says Jay Kim. And those values are directly opposed to what it means to follow Jesus. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://play.google.c...

Margaret Feinberg: How Food Reveals the Heart of God 04.03.2020 37:55

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/371831-margaret-feinberg-food-heart-god.html "People," says Margaret Feinberg, "are hungry for so much more than an app, an entree, and a dessert.” And yet God uses hospitality to knock down barriers that would be insurmountable otherwise. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id98899...

Alan Hirsch and Mark Nelson: Being at Peace with the Mystery of God 26.02.2020 40:54

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/371482-alan-hirsch-mark-nelson-mystery-god.html "It’s time for [church leaders] to go on a journey of renewal," say Alan Hirsch and Mark Nelson. This journey requires us to refuse to simplify our faith...and to be comfortable having more questions than answers. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchl...

Danielle Strickland: Jesus Is the Healer of Gender Inequality in the Church 19.02.2020 37:44

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/371178-danielle-strickland-gender-inequality.html "Jesus is the great equalizer," says Danielle Strickland. "He’s the great liberator for all peoples"—and that includes women in the church.  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https://pl...

Josh Gagnon: How to Make Your Church Fit Your Community 12.02.2020 39:22

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/370763-josh-gagnon-planting-a-church-community.html When it comes to planting a church, says Josh Gagnon, "Models will come and go, but the gospel remains the same.” The question is, how can your church most effectively reach your particular community?   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchlea...

Aimee Byrd: What Does It Really Mean to Be a 'Biblical' Man or Woman? 05.02.2020 35:13

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/370276-aimee-byrd-biblical-man-woman.html "Women are becoming frustrated as disciples," says Aimee Byrd. Part of the problem, she believes, is the church's misunderstanding of the idea of 'biblical' manhood and womanhood.   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ►...

Josh Weidmann: How (Not) to Be an Unhealthy Leader 29.01.2020 33:48

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/369842-josh-weidmann-not-unhealthy-leader.html “I learned great things [at Harvest]," says Josh Weidmann, "and I learned some really hard things there.” Josh shares with us what experience has taught him about how church leaders can balance confidence with humility, process criticism well, and pursue true repentance.   ►...

Meg Meeker: What You Need to Know About Teen Sex, Depression, and Social Media Use 22.01.2020 27:05

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/369391-meg-meeker-teen-sex-depression-social-media.html Never think, says Dr. Meg Meeker, that you have no power to help your teens navigate challenges like social media, depression, and premarital sex. The dangers are real, she says, but "there’s a lot parents (and youth leaders) can do.”   ► Listen on Apple: https://itu...

Daniel Henderson: How to Lead Your People in Prayer 15.01.2020 40:06

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/368994-daniel-henderson-lead-people-prayer.html “We know that prayer is one of our primary priorities in ministry," says Daniel Henderson, "but it’s hard to lead where you’ve not gone yourself.”   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: http...

Roger Lane: This Is How to Do Fundraising God's Way 08.01.2020 32:55

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/368592-roger-lane-fundraising-gods-way.html Roger Lane says, "The church is a living organism. It will always take funding." But what does it look like to raise money in a way that honors God?   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685?mt=2 ► Listen on GooglePlay: https:...

Stephen Witmer: Your 'Forgotten' Small Church Is Really Important 01.01.2020 38:49

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/367684-stephen-witmer-small-church-important.html "What you’re doing matters enormously," says Stephen Witmer to small town pastors. Stephen is a small town pastor himself and as such has valuable insights into the beauty and challenges of small church ministry.  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-...

Christopher Yuan: If We Don't Redeem Singleness, We're Not Ready to Talk About Homosexuality 25.12.2019 43:34

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/363960-christopher-yuan-if-dont-redeem-singleness-not-ready-talk-homosexuality.html The opposite of every sin struggle, says Christopher Yuan, is holiness. Christopher shares with us why the church must return to a biblical view of singleness and provides other insights into how pastors can help Christians pursue holy sexualit...

Thomas Jay Oord: What If God Is Not Absolutely Sovereign? 18.12.2019 38:32

Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/367437-thomas-jay-oord-god-not-absolutely-sovereign.html The problem of evil is one of the most difficult topics any human being ever has to wrestle with. While Thomas Jay Oord's response to this issue is certainly controversial, he believes there is solid biblical evidence to back it up. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/...

Megan Fate Marshman: What If What You Think Your Ministry Needs Is Not What It Actually Needs? 11.12.2019 33:59

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/367323-megan-fate-marshman-ministry-needs.html "Listen a lot," is Megan Fate Marshman's advice to ministry leaders. This week, Megan shares how conducting an "Ephesians 4" ministry honors God and creates space for people to feel valued and truly own what they believe. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-...

Brady Boyd on the Need for Us to Turn Outrage into Outreach 04.12.2019 36:03

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/366876-brady-boyd-modern-church-outrage-outreach.html The modern church, says Brady Boyd, "has chosen some cheap substitutes to the original Great Commission." But there is a way we can correct our mission drift...and the key is the two greatest commandments.  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chu...

N.T. Wright on the Dangers of Neglecting the History of the New Testament 27.11.2019 33:05

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/366706-n-t-wright-dangers-neglecting-history-the-new-testament.html When it comes to the study of the New Testament, N.T. Wright says, "A little bit of history will challenge the easy assumptions we would otherwise make.” But if we neglect history, we will end up shrinking the gospel message.   ► Listen on Apple: https://...

John Mark Comer: Hurry Is the Greatest Enemy to Spiritual Life 20.11.2019 38:03

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/pastors/366357-john-mark-comer-hurry-enemy-spiritual-life.html John Mark Comer believes, "You can’t live a spiritual life and a life of hurry.” A pastor himself, John Mark shares with us why the main job of today's pastors is actually helping their congregations to slow down. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-...

Leonard Sweet on the Shift We Must Make to Point People to Jesus 13.11.2019 35:07

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/365835-leonard-sweet-shift-point-people-jesus.html "The world is facing volcanic forces," says Leonard Sweet. In a "deeply schizophrenic" culture that makes everything an idol, Len believes Christians can and must rise to the challenge to go beyond merely making a stand for what is right.   ► Listen on Apple: https://itun...

Mark DeYmaz: Tithing Is Not Enough If Churches Want to Survive 06.11.2019 42:42

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/365358-mark-deymaz-tithing-not-enough-church-funding.html Are you struggling with church funding? Mark DeYmaz says, “In this day and age, the church, like most families, is going to require multiple streams of income for funding going forward.” But what does that mean?   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podc...

Steve Cuss: The Anxiety That Is Unique to Church Leaders 30.10.2019 36:35

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/364957-steve-cuss-dealing-with-anxiety-unique-church-leaders.html "Church leadership puts us under tremendous pressure, every one of us," says Steve Cuss. Steve gained valuable insights about dealing with anxiety when he was a trauma chaplain, insights he has found to be highly relevant to church leaders today.    ►...

Lee Strobel: Is Your Church Safe for People Who Are Questioning? 23.10.2019 38:51

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/364549-lee-strobel-is-your-church-safe-people-questioning.html Lee Strobel believes that while apologetics is more important than ever, we need to approach it differently than we have in the past. This week, Lee shares with us how we can have love and wisdom as we share the truth with people who are questioning.    ►...

Christopher Yuan: If We Don't Redeem Singleness, We're Not Ready to Talk About Homosexuality 16.10.2019 42:46