Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas

In episode 301 of the Transforming Missions podcast, Tim and Sara dive into the second episode of their series, Rethinking Advent. They explore the concept of Advent as a time of conscious preparation and invitation into a deeper, spiritual experience of Christmas. Using the metaphor of a journey across a bridge, they emphasize the necessity of slowing down and savoring the moments leading up to C...

The 300th episode of Transforming Mission's podcast offers an in-depth exploration of the Advent season, focusing on the original intent of Advent as a time of waiting and preparing for not just the birth of Jesus, but also the second coming of Jesus. Tim and Sara, discuss the concept of hope and hurt, and how both realities intermingle during the spiritual preparation of Advent. Listen to this ep...

Four Marks of A Missional Church emphasizes the transformation from traditional views of the church to a dynamic, relational, and missional understanding. It challenges leaders to rethink church as an active, loving community, deeply embedded in everyday life and relationships, partnering with Jesus in a mission of love and hope. Read more & listen to Episode 299: https://transformingmission.org/p...

In this episode of the Transforming Missions podcast, we invite leaders to shift their focus from mere church attendance to fostering deeper engagement within their congregation. We discuss fostering an environment that nurtures meaningful participation beyond mere attendance. We also discuss what engagement aids in faith communities, exploring the concept in the early Christian communities. This...

We've added a new feature to the podcast page and want to hear from you! Head over to https://transformingmission.org/297 and respond to the question: What does "being the church" mean to you? In this episode, explore the concept of "being the church" and what it truly means to be a Christ-centered leader in today's world. You'll discover five powerful reminders that challenge the conventional ide...

Episode 296, "One Way for Disciples to Make Disciples" explores the importance of relationships as the starting point of spiritual formation. As mature disciples come alongside others newer to the faith, engage in conversation, prayer, and reflection, everyone deepens their faith. You'll hear a definition for discipleship in the United Methodist tradition, and delve into topics such as prayer, scr...

In Episode 295, Tim and Sara delve into the significance of discipleship, emphasizing that it outweighs membership in a church setting. They explore three compelling reasons why discipleship should take precedence. The podcast episode emphasizes that discipleship should be at the forefront of a church's mission, as it goes beyond membership to cultivate genuine relationships with Jesus, personal g...

Are you a Christ-centered leader looking to enhance your skills and lead with grace and humility in today's challenging public discourse? In this episode, hosts Tim Bias and Sara Thomas delve into the art of effective and Christ-centered leadership in the midst of turbulent conversations. Continue Reading and Listen to Episode 294 at https://transformingmission.org/294

Episode 293, Rethinking: Three Guidelines for Christ-Centered Leaders, offers three invaluable guidelines for rethinking, encouraging you to think like a scientist, define your identity by values, and seek diverse perspectives. The importance of nurturing relationships, guarding against overconfidence, and committing to continuous learning are also highlighted. This episode equips you with fresh i...

Episode 292 explores a critical aspect of leadership that might just transform the way you view your role as a Christ-centered leader. If you're wondering why habits and norms can sometimes hold us back as leaders or why it's so challenging to admit when you've changed your mind, then this episode is for you. Explore with us an excerpt from Adapt Grant's Book, Think Again, then turn to three examp...

Explore the transformative power of faith and community in this podcast episode. Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by Christ-centered leaders and discover practical ways to rekindle your love for Jesus, engage with your community as a mission field, and actively teach the ways of Jesus in your everyday life. Gain valuable insights and actionable steps to revitalize your faith and make...

In Episode 290 of LeaderCast, Sara and Tim engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the declining attendance in churches, particularly within the context of the United Methodist Church. They explore the reasons behind this decline and its implications for modern church leadership. Listen at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

Are you ready to navigate change as a Christ-centered leader? Episode 289 is here to equip you with practical tools and inspiring stories. Discover how to build meaningful relationships, understand your community's unique culture, and live out your faith in your everyday life. Join the conversation today Hosted by Tim and Sara, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring stories that empo...

There is a trust problem in our culture. It touches every industry including the church. What can Christ centered leaders do to improve trust? Listen to this podcast conversation to explore the behaviors that can facilitate trust as well as the role of authenticity and transparency in building trust. Explore how trust is an adaptive leadership challenge and why having a coach is recommended for na...

In Episode 287, we continue the exploration of missional leadership. This conversation revolves around the concept of defining your mission field and forging relationships that hold the potential to change lives - starting with your own. The episode begins by highlighting the seven fundamental missional questions that serve as guideposts for crafting purposeful leadership. These questions facilita...

In Leadercast episode 286, the focus remains on missional leadership, delving into the second aspect of this approach: the changing relationship between the church and society. Tim and Sara engage in a thoughtful discussion, reflecting on the evolving dynamics of faith, community, and engagement in the modern world. The episode starts with a recap of the previous discussion, highlighting the conce...

Explore the shift in church leadership that puts God's mission at the forefront. In Leadercast episode 285, Tim and Sara reflect on changes over the past 10 years, discussing the evolving role of the church and its mission. They emphasize missional leadership, which starts with putting God's mission at the center. They contrast this with personal preferences, acknowledging that the church's missio...

We'll be back on Tuesday with a new episode of LeaderCast where we begin to explore three aspects of missional leadership. Until then, here's a little sneak peek inside our conversation before we started recording episodes. See you Tuesday! 

In this final episode in the series, "The Value of..." explores courage as a value for leaders. First, be reminded of the four skill sets of courageous leaders. Then, listen as we offer six actions for courageous leaders. Examples support these actions and invite listeners to recognize the importance of adaptive leadership. "The VALUE of…" is podcast series exploring what is important to Christ-ce...

The value of compassion is embodied on individual and community levels. Listen to explore how compassion comes to life for leaders, skills you may need to practice in leveling up your compassion, as well as the importance of systems in offering compassion to others. As you consider what it means to embody the value of compassion in your leadership, create systems of care, listen at the deepest lev...

Explore the value of capacity building. Specifically, examine the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Then, turn your attention to individual or personal capacity building and community capacity building. Along the way, we offer insights, questions for reflection, and an opportunity to look at the leadership results of a fixed and growth mindset. This is the third episode in t...

This week we're looking at the value of community. First, we'll set the stage with Acts 2:42-47, then we'll look at the adaptive leadership challenges that can emerge when you're focused on community. Specifically, we'll look at how to navigate the adaptive leadership challenges. Finally, explore several questions that connect to the church's role in disciple-making and being a community of faith....

Do you value collaboration? Yes, we're really asking. "The VALUE of…" is a new podcast series exploring what is important to Christ-centered leaders. Values are more than things we profess. Values are the essential elements that guide a leader's decisions and actions. They help teams make decisions and know what is important. Across the next several episodes we'll dive into questions like: Why are...

In episode 279, explore how HOPE comes to life in two very different ways, hear the origin of HOPE, and explore how your strengths - individually and as a congregation - can inform how you go about offering HOPE. If you're thinking, didn't they say last week was the final episode about HOPE? You are correct. But, we realized that having separated the four aspects of HOPE would help to bring the co...

The fourth episode of the miniseries, Habits of HOPE , explores how engagement models HOPE and guides people to become more like Jesus.  The "E" in HOPE stands for Engagement. Engaging in acts of justice and service is about embodying the love of God we know in Jesus. Service takes us outside the church walls to be with others in ministry. Whether it's a compassion ministry, children's afterschool...