The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

Today Jesse and Jason talk about ways to maximize impact this Christmas season (without changing all your plans). This cultural moment is ready for the gospel. These ideas are to help you make the most of it.

Today Jason and Jesse welcome Rev. Josh Erickson and Elder Jim Oates to the podcast. They discuss their churches' recent merger as a tool for revitalization.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss how to increase joy while leading change in your church. It's nothing earth-shattering but consistently true: it's all about perspective (and a healthy dose of grace and self-care)

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss how to increase volunteer energy, engagement, and consistency in a non-committal culture.

Today Jesse and Jason discuss 7 steps that can help your church maximize its evangelism impact. It's not a program or a committee, but a way of being that invites people in.

Today Jason and Jesse discuss the importance of perspective and how small steps today can lead to big changes down the road. With the holidays approaching, how can you give your community the comfort of familiarity and a fresh faith perspective?

Today Jesse and Jason discuss leading change, pandemic innovation and expanding the circle with Pastor Doug Hoglund of Woodside Presbyterian Church.

Today Jesse unpacks some resources to help spark leaders for the hard work of revitalization

Today, Jesse and Jason frame the critical revitalization work for this next season of ministry as: moving into a new house. What will we keep? What will we get rid of? Who will help us with the heavy lifting?

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about what they are noticing and hearing from other pastors about what's going on in churches. They cover several topics like giving, attendance, engagement, and overwhelm.

Today Jesse and Jason discuss how to simplify the decision-making process (when possible), yet maintain the integrity of a team-based approach.

Today Jesse and Jason welcome back David Berge - pastor, podcaster, church planter and friend - about his experience leading his Minneapolis church through the pandemic, George Floyd, and more. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode202

Maybe you’ve noticed: everyone is angry. And often it’s Christians who are fueling the fire. Is it a badge of honor or a black eye for Jesus? How do we help our congregations bring the love of Christ to the outrage? Jesse and Jason talk about framing the issue for our congregations. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode201

Celebrate with us today as we launch our 200th episode! Details on how you can get free coffee are in this episode. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode200

Today Jesse and Jason discuss the need to re-engage core members of the church in the mission. Whether it's volunteer opportunities or worship engagement, the people need to be re-ignited in passion and purpose. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode199

Today Jason and Jesse discuss: what if there's another lock down? How should pastors respond and lead down this road again? The most important thing may be to keep looking forward. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode198

Today Jason and Jesse discuss the critical need for engagement and how success is determined by the church's ability to communicate and delegate well. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode197

Today, Jason and Jesse discuss the 5 faith catalysts (from Andy Stanley and Northpoint Community Church) as a framework for planning spiritual formation strategies in your church. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode196

Today we wrap up our summer book study on Jim Collins' classic, "Good to Great." Are you a disciplined organization that thrives off disciplined action? Or are you chasing the wind? www.reclaimedleader.com/episode195

Today, we continue our look at ministry through the lens of Jim Collins' leadership book, "Good to Great." Are you a hedgehog or a fox? Why the answer matters for your health as a leader. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode194

Today, Jesse and Jason continue a summer discussion on ministry through the lens of Jim Collins' classic leadership book, "Good to Great." In this episode, they discuss chapters 3-4. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode193

Today, Jesse and Jason begin a summer discussion on ministry through the lens of Jim Collins' classic leadership book, "Good to Great." In this episode, they discuss the idea of Level 5 Leadership. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode192

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss some of their observations through the first part of summer. Are you noticing the same trends? What does it mean for ministry in the Fall? www.reclaimedleader.com/episode191

Today, Jesse and Jason continue their conversation on taking inventory before this next ministry season. They talk about how to start the planning and sermon calendar process. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode190

Today Jesse and Jason discuss the critical need of taking an emotional, spiritual, and leadership inventory after this difficult year (and why it can't wait until the Fall) www.reclaimedleader.com/episode189