Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/podcast Follow the link to Episode 156. When was the last time you had a conversation with someone that extended past the surface pleasantries? If you're having a hard time thinking about that experience, today's episode just might remind you to hold space for a deep conversation.  Episode 156 is a conversation with Julie...

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You can find show notes for Episode 154 at https://transformingmission.org/podcast Thoughtfulness comes in many forms. It can take the form of a text message to check-in, an extra 15 minutes on a telephone call, or doing something to help someone.  Mother Teresa said, " Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great sanctity. If you learn this art of being thoughtful, you will become more and more Chris...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/podcast You can find the Characters of Christmas mentioned in this episode at https://www.transformingmission.org/the-characters-of-christmas-an-advent-journey/  

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/152 Winning Others Over. For some, winning others over is as natural as putting one foot in front of the other. For others, it's a challenge. And for still others, they'd rather leave that role to someone else. Today we have a conversation with Barbara Fillion, a local and conference leader in the United Methodist Church,...

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You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/podcast Look for Episode 150. The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. And the Beautiful. That's a pretty good summary of life, isn't it? We're a combination of all of those elements in one marvelous human being. Today's episode features a conversation with Todd Richards, Associate Pastor at Scioto Ridge UMC . We talk about the daily...

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You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/148 Are you prone to action bias? Do you have an impulse to act in order to gain a sense of control over a situation and eliminate a problem? That's action bias. Or, do you tend to think about things, ponder them for a period of time, turn the idea over in your head, and contemplate different scenarios? If you said, "I do...

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You can find show notes to this episode at https://transformingmission.org/podcast Are you naturally competitive or collaborative? Often, that's the dichotomy presented - especially in the church. But what if there is a third way? What if you compete so that everyone wins? Doing so necessitates collaboration. Today, Tim and Sara have a conversation with Rachel Billups, Senior Pastor of Ginghamsbur...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/podcast What is the most courageous action you can take as a leader? Yes, we're really asking you. As you consider that question, listen to Episode 143 with Mariah Miskimen. Get ready to explore how her Clifton Strengths are intersecting with life, leadership, and maternity leave. She shares how her top five Clifton Streng...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/142   Courageous conversations are not always easy conversations. But, they are the conversations that invite us to stay focused. As leaders, you continue to navigate a season with new obstacles continuing to emerge at regular intervals. I won't name all the obstacles you've faced this year, you know them well. But, I will...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/141 Are you someone who is always trying new things? Or, would you rather stick with the patterns, habits, and rituals that currently define your life? You're likely a little of both. And, depending on the circumstances, you might be ready for an experiment or wanting to keep your routine in place.  Today, listen as Jason...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/140 Hope is not wishful thinking. For Marie Smith, "God is in every part of every step that I take." That's a deep, abiding hope. This episode of LeaderCast, we have a conversation with Marie about her top 5 CliftonStrengths (Woo, Positivity, Arranger, Communication, Includer.) Specifically, we focus on how her Positivity...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/139 I choose you. As you lead people to follow Jesus, there are challenges, disagreements, and different opinions that arise. In our conversation today with Brian Harkness, you'll hear how one pastor is building relationships with the leaders at the church and members of the local community. You'll hear about ministries th...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/138 Are you a leader? Do you enjoy the process of learning new things? Are you a Jesus follower? If you said yes to any of those questions, Episode 138 is for you. Today's episode is a conversation with Nikki Baker. Reflect on your natural talents as you hear how Nikki's top five CliftonStrengths (Learner, Input, Intellect...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/137 Relational discipleship. What does it look like in this season of ministry? Today, we have a conversation with Dave Warner, Pastor of Engage Newark, and the Director of the Play Cafe in Newark, Ohio. As you listen to Episode 137, you'll hear Dave share how relational discipleship is the center of ministry. And, we'll d...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/136 What's next for the podcast?  ....insert a drumroll.  Ok, no drumroll. Just a simple announcement. What's next? Interviews, conversations, and collaborations with Christian leaders who are leveraging their Clifton Strengths and leading with courage.  We're calling the series (that might just be a new podcast name) Cour...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/134 Read John 14:8-9  Reflect This scripture addresses part of the anxiety the disciples had with the departure of Jesus. It addresses the situation of those who wonder what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, who is no longer present.  How can one follow an absent Lord?    Jesus is trying to get them ready for his absence...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/134 Read John 20:20-22  Reflect God is a missionary God. To be a follower of Jesus is to continue in God's mission in loving the world. The resurrection is not an individual and private religious experience. It is a corporate reality that involves a mission to the world. To be sent by God into the world is an extension of...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/133   Read John 14:8-9  Reflect Philip speaks, not only for himself, not only for the twelve disciples, but for you and for me when he says, "Show us the Father, show us God, and we will be satisfied."  All this time together with Jesus and you don't know God? Were you there when the lame man at the pool stood and walked?...

You can find show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/132 Read John 13:34-35  Reflect In the gospels of Mathew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus cites the greatest commandment as "to love God and to love neighbor." Those words come from the Old Testament.  But here in John's gospel, Jesus does not quote the scriptures in this regard.  He gives the command to love on his own authority. ...