Try Tank Podcast

In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo chats with Fr. Jason Prati about bringing about culture change in a congregation. This is Fr. Jason’s return to the podcast. He was with us for episode 8“On Doubling Down.” Here is a link to the book mentions, “Christian Proficiency” by Martin Thorton https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Proficiency-Martin-Thornton/dp/1608996638/ Website:http://allsaintsnewalbany.org/ Emai...

In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo once more chats with the experiment managers for the “Being With Clergy” experiment which sought to combat the large number of young clergy who are leaving ministry a few years after ordination. The Revs Rachel Field and Mo Lederman tell us about how clergy can be more resilient in the work of ministry. Rachel Field is an Episcopal Priest living on a small hillside alo...

In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo chats with the experiment managers for the “Being With Clergy” experiment which sought to combat the large number of young clergy who are leaving ministry a few years after ordination. The Revs Rachel Field and Mo Lederman tell us about what they learn and how you can benefit from this work. Rachel Field is an Episcopal Priest living on a small hillside along with moss...

In this episode Fr. Lorenzo talks about the TryTank anniversary and the change to becoming a research institute. Then he has a behind the scenes conversation with Brian Ide the director of the upcoming film “A Case For Love.” The episode finishes with a conversation with Sarah Bentley Allred about the upcoming Forma conference and how – in an experimental way – it’s “radically hybrid” this year. ...

In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo chats with Ken and Jacob about EpiscopalPulse, a TryTank experiment that is now its own ministry. EpiscopalPulse is launching in January 2024 as a monthly micro survey which aims to provide reliable, timely, and actionable data to the church.    You can find out more or join at https://www.ecf.org/programs/adaptive-ministries/episcopal-pulse     For the pilot questions...

In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo talks with the Rev Dr Sam Wells, Vicar at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Central London. They talk about a Theology of abundance. What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for ministry? And, perhaps most importantly, how we can change our mindset to have a posture of abundance in our work.     From the podcast   Great Sacred Music: https://soundcloud.com/great...

In this episode Fr Lorenzo chats with James Fawcett. James is the head of the Being With program from St. Martin in the Fields in London. As you will see, Fr. Lorenzo is a big fan. They discuss the program and also about God’s desire to Be With us and how you too can use the program. It’s a fascinating conversation about an innovative framework that allows people the opportunity to build deep rela...

TryTank discovered an interesting insight about growing congregations: they have robust faith formation programs that ask MORE of members. In this episode, Fr. Lorenzo chats with Fr. Jason Prati from All Saints Episcopal Church in New Albany, Ohio about their faith formation program, Alive. This is a growing congregation which has doubled down on faith formation and is reaping the rewards. From an...

Hailing from Saint Louis, Whitworth has made a splash in the Indie pop scene as a unique addition to an otherwise radio friendly genre. Producer and lead Singer Owen Ragland has spent years working behind the scenes with talent from around the world launching Whitworth as an Avenue to showcase his own artistry. Together with fellow musicians Elijah Melvin, Julian Cotom, Dominic Mauro, and Ross Spe...

In this episode Fr. Lorenzo talks with Fr Jon Davis about the dinner church movement in the US. What is it? What does it take to do dinner church? And what are the steps to follow to get one going.    Fr. Jon Davis   Quick: Fr. Jon is the coordinator for Fresh Expressions. www.freshexpressions.com   and coordinator for Dinner Church - https://www.dinnerchurch.com/     Twitter: @fatherjond and Face...

In this episode Fr. Lorenzo talks with Fr Tim Bear about the rule of life that was developed for his congregation and how they have lived fully into it and how he thinks it has led to church growth.    Fr. Tim Bear   Fr. Tim is a priest in the Diocese of Oklahoma and planted Grace Church in Yukon, OK in 2014 with his wife, The Rev. Kirsten Baer. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and V...

In this episode Fr. Lorenzo talks with an expert on Gen Z to figure out what they are like and how the church might meet them on their spiritual journey. From diversity (in many forms) to “Adopt a Grandma,” it’s a deeper dive into the future of the church. Antonin Ficatier Anto has a portfolio career at the crossroad of entrepreneurship, youth culture, and academic work. He co-founded Chinese Inst...

In this episode, Lorenzo discusses the challenges faced by young clergy, including burnout, financial pressure, and loneliness, with Reverend Rachel Fields and Reverend Moe Letterman. The guests share their experiences of leaving parish ministry and finding their true calling, emphasizing the importance of supporting and nurturing young clergy to ensure the future of the church. Father Lorenzo ann...

In this episode Lorenzo is joined by Bob Johansen. He shows us how to think future back — asking the questions: What future do we envision? What changes are coming next? What shall we do now, to prepare ourselves for unprecedented futures? In his new book, Bob shows how COVID-19, with all its tragic consequences, also created an opportunity to ask this basic question: why do we work in offices at...

In this episode Fr Lorenzo is joined by the Rev. Jon Jordan to talk about the latest developments regarding artificial developments since ChatGPT (and now others) have come to be. What does this mean for the church and where is God in all of this?   Fr. Jon Jordan is a priest at Church of the Incarnation (Dallas) and serves as the Headmaster of the Dallas Campus and Theology Department Chair for C...