In this episode the guys share some frustrations that they've been feeling with the podcast and how they're planning on dealing with it.
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Where is God at during tragedy? Why did He allow it to happen? How do you process it?
In this episode the guys unpack some heavy soul tensions. This episode may leave you with more questions than answers. Hop into the tension and join the conversation!
One of the hardest truths about leadership is the fact that pain is part of the job. Some of the pain is self inflicted. Other pain comes from the actions of others. What is a leader to do when a season of pain comes? In this episode Joey shares some insights he's learned along the way and some principles from the book Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel R. Chand.
Communication is a major part of a small church leader's life. Whether it's a sermon, a small group, or a staff meeting we all find ourselves sharing ideas and concepts with those in our ministries. In this episode Brian shares some communication insights he's learned from the book Make Noise by Eric Nuzum.
Everybody has habits. Some habits are good. Others are bad.
In this episode Kolbi shares how the book Atomic Habits by James Clear has helped him to lose 67 lbs, develop as a leader, and flourish as a man of God. There's also some boos and hisses from Brian and Joey as they fill out the Peanut Gallery!
In this episode the guys share some lessons they've learned along the way as pastors.
In this episode the guys talk about dealing with conflict in your marriage in an emotionally healthy way.
Security and emergency preparedness is a vital, but overlooked ministry in the local church. In this episode the guys share how to approach various security issues and build systems to serve the church in that way.
Your spiritual health matters. As a leader it's important that you take time to have a strong relationship with Jesus. In this episode the guys share some struggles they've had when it comes to maintaining a healthy spiritual life as a pastor. They also share what they've found to be helpful along the way.
Ministry is mentally & emotionally draining. In this episode the guys talk about some struggles they've had and how God has helped them work through them. Your mental health matters and we want to encourage you and help you along the journey.
One of the easiest things for leaders to neglect is their physical health. Sadly, that neglect can result in us short circuiting our impact in ministry. In this episode the guys talk about their ups and downs in their physical fitness lives and give some tips that have helped them.
Preaching is a vital part of the ministry in the local church. As preachers we've been charged with feeding the souls of our church. In this episode the guys talk about how a preaching calendar helps in their small church contexts.
Preaching happens every week in the church. What is the best way to approach the preaching ministry of your church? For many preachers topical sermons are the key to reaching people for Jesus. Others say that verse-by-verse preaching is the only way to go. In this episode the guys talk about the benefits and drawbacks of both types of preaching and maybe even get a little heated!
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Ministry is one of the greatest joys in life and one of the greatest sources of stress. Leading in the church can wear on a leader's mental health. Sadly we've seen far too many casualties of ministry. In this episode the guys talk about things they've done to help them work through the mental and emotional difficulties in small church leadership. This episode is a must-listen!
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Financial stress takes a toll on everyone. Small church leaders face this tension constantly. Far too many times we overspend our personal money in order to make ministry happen. We get it. In this episode the guys talk about the stress points that finances have on small church leaders and give some practical advice on how to navigate budget cuts, salary cuts, and more as small church leaders.
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Ministry is one of the most stressful things any one can do. Sadly, that stress can often seep into our marriages and wreak havoc. In this episode the guys talk about how to deal with the ministry stress points in our marriages. This episode is a must listen for you if you need help setting realistic expectations and healthy boundaries with your church.
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Ministry has some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. It's vitally important to make sure that we are navigating ministry hurt properly. In this episode the guys share some ministry hurts they've experienced and talk about some ways to process pain in a healthy way.
Culture is vital to the success of your ministry. A healthy culture doesn't happen on accident. In this episode the guys talk about 6 core truths of a healthy culture.
Easter is right around the corner. It's a great time for churches to capitalize on their invite strategy.
In this episode the guys talk about the Easter wave and what items need to be on your checklist as a small church leader.
How do you develop leaders in a small church?
What are you supposed to look for?
How does your own leadership impact the team?
In this episode the guys talk about all these questions and more.
