Dr. N.T. Wright joins us to dismantle Western Christianity's Platonized afterlife theology and reclaim the Bible's actual vision: God renewing all creation. In this essential conversation for pastors and church leaders, Wright explains how the early church absorbed Greek philosophy's "souls escaping to heaven" instead of maintaining the biblical hope for resurrected bodies in a renewed heaven and earth. He traces how this wrong turn led to moralizing salvation, paganizing atonement, and sidelining the church's responsibility for justice, beauty, and reconciliation NOW.
Wright unpacks Ephesians' three-movement vision (1:10, 2:10, 3:10): heaven and earth united in Christ, the church as God's workmanship displaying new creation, and believers revealing God's multi-colored wisdom to spiritual powers. He addresses the "angry God" caricature, clarifies substitutionary atonement, and offers practical wisdom for leading congregations into renewal through prayer, beauty, and courageous witness.
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Paul Johnson and his son Drew Johnson.
Paul served for years as lead pastor of Woodridge Church near Minneapolis. Now he serves as Generosity Pastor and his son Drew leads Mercy Hill Church nearby and Aspen Grove, their network of churches.
They share about the successful succession and their unique way of networking rather than campusing or church planting.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Building a church network requires generosity in leadership which fosters trust and collaboration.
2. Humility is essential for effective leadership, collaboration, and leadership transitions.
3. Shared values and goals strengthen church networks.
4. Effective leadership involves mentoring and supporting others.
5. A clear plan for leadership transition can benefit the entire community.
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01:38 - Interconnectedness in Church Leadership
04:07 - Navigating Independence and Connection
07:55 - Seamless Leadership Transition
09:42 - The Role of Generosity in Leadership
12:39 - Funding and Resource Management for Community Projects
13:16 - The Heart Behind Aspen Grove Network
18:36 - Supporting Young Leaders and Succession Planning
21:36 - Embracing a Grandfather Role in Leadership
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, the President of Westminster Theological Centre in Bristol, England.
Lucy discusses ministry in a post-Christian context, the importance of training the next generation of pastors, and the role of theology in effective ministry. She emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of God's love and the importance of empowering women in the church. .
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Understanding God's love is crucial for discipleship.
2. Empowering women in the church benefits everyone.
3. Shared identity in Christ should supersede political affiliations.
4. Time spent with God is vital for renewal.
5. Studying theology can invigorate one's faith.
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02:37 - Training the Next Generation of Pastors
05:21 - The Role of Theology in Ministry
08:06 - Empowering Women in the Church
10:56 - The Impact of Political Identity on Faith
13:26 - Encouragement for Tired Leaders
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Stan Jantz, the Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation which funds the global television phenomenon - The Chosen.
Stan discusses the current challenges and opportunities in church leadership, the importance of storytelling in conveying the message of Jesus, the vision behind the series 'The Chosen', and its impact on faith and discipleship.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. It's both a challenging and optimistic time for the church.
2. Materialism and atheism are leading to a search for something eternal.
3. Artistry and quality are essential in storytelling.
4. The Chosen aims to be accessible to everyone, everywhere.
5. The current era offers unprecedented opportunities for spreading the gospel.
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00:00 - Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Church
02:45 - The Vision Behind The Chosen
05:43 - The Impact of The Chosen on Faith and Discipleship
08:21 - Artistry and Accessibility in Storytelling
11:26 - The Future of The Chosen: Upcoming Seasons and Films
14:07 - Encouragement for Church Leaders and Pastors
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Glen Scrivener of Speak Life Media and author of The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality and How to Speak Life.
Glen shares about the emerging interest in faith among youth and the importance of empowering laypeople for evangelism.
The conversation also touches on navigating the intersection of politics and the kingdom of God, emphasizing the role of the church in societal change.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. The secular narrative is losing its appeal among the youth.
2. People are exploring various spiritual options, including Christianity.
3. Conversations about faith should address the real questions of skeptics.
4. Cultural values like compassion stem from Christian teachings.
5. The church's role is to scatter seeds of faith, not to force conversions.
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07:11 - Emerging Interest in Faith Among Youth
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15:57 - The Importance of Speaking Life
21:39 - The Role of the Church in Society
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews J.D. Pearring, the founder of the Excel Leadership Network.
J.D. shares about the importance of raising up new leaders in the church, the challenges faced by church planters, and the significance of coaching and mentorship in leadership development.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Excel Leadership Network serves church planters and leaders.
2. Older churches are increasingly handing off buildings to younger planters.
3. There's a growing interest among 19 to 29 year olds in church leadership.
4. Unrealistic expectations are a major reason for church plant failures.
5. The church must focus on serving rather than self-preservation.
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00:00 - Origins of the Excel Leadership Network
03:20 - Support Systems for Church Planters
06:02 - Raising Up New Leaders
08:54 - Expecting the Unexpected in Leadership
11:32 - Leading and Preaching the Other Way
14:07 - Coaching the Other Way
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Jon Chasteen, pastor at Victory Church and founder of Re-Leaders.
Jon shares about rebuilding trust after a pastor's moral failure along with the critical role of re-leaders in church revitalization and raising up leaders.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Building trust takes time and consistent actions.
2. Healing and forgiveness are essential in leadership transitions.
3. Church revitalization is as important as church planting.
4. Empowering staff can lead to greater organizational effectiveness.
5. Re-leaders are running a marathon, not a sprint.
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03:43 - Building Trust in Leadership
06:23 - The Journey of Re-Leading
09:28 - The Importance of Healing and Humility
12:18 - Empowering Others in Leadership
15:03 - Practical Leadership Insights
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Michael Warden, executive coach and author of the epic fantasy series The Pearlsong Refounding.
Michael delves into understanding one's identity for personal and ministry momentum.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Teachability and willingness to grow are essential for personal momentum.
2. Leaders often operate in the wrong habitat, hindering their potential and leading to burnout.
3. Understanding one's identity is crucial for effective leadership.
4. Church leaders should seek renewal and connection with Christ.
5. Creative expression through writing can be a spiritual practice and point people towards God.
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00:00 - Introduction to Michael Warden's Journey
09:30 - The Importance of Personal Momentum and Identity
10:48 - Exploring Michael's Upcoming Books
11:34 - Encouragement for Church Leaders
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Jeff Rosene from Kids Around the World.
Jeff discusses generational change in communities through a unique strategy that combines food, play, and discipleship.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Kids Around the World aims to create generational change.
2. Partnership with local churches allows for food distribution and discipleship.
3. Local churches can engage in missions through meal packing, refurbishing playgrounds, and mission trips.
4. Starting small can lead to significant change.
5. Transforming communities requires collaboration and trust.
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00:00 - Transforming Communities Through Children
03:23 - Partnerships and Local Engagement
06:11 - The Impact of Global Missions
08:45 - Innovative Approaches Using Playgrounds
11:33 - Getting Involved: Opportunities for Local Churches
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Andy Steiger, founder of Apologetics Canada.
Andy shares about the role of love in apologetics, the need for moral character in church leadership, and humanizing the gospel in a dehumanized world
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Apologetics is about providing reasons for hope in Jesus.
2. Love is central to effective evangelism and apologetics.
3. The church must humanize the gospel in a dehumanized world.
4. Moral character is crucial for church leaders.
5. Community and relationship are vital in addressing loneliness.
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00:00 - Introduction to Apologetics and Its Importance
03:27 - The Mission of Apologetics Canada
05:49 - The Message of 'Reclaimed' and Humanization
08:18 - Righteousness and Character in Leadership
10:38 - Addressing Skepticism in Today's Culture
12:16 - The Role of Brokenness and Repentance
15:53 - Children's Literature and the Human Project
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Raj Pillai, Chief of Staff of Exponential.
Raj shares about reproducing churches, his journey from India into church leadership, the importance of art in expressing faith, and innovative approaches churches are taking to engage their communities and make disciples.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Exponential aims to increase reproducing churches from 7% to 16%.
2. Churches are shifting from consumerism to discipleship.
3. Innovative community engagement is essential for church growth.
4. Church leaders need to support one another in their challenges.
5. Creativity in ministry can lead to revival among young adults.
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00:00 - The Vision of Exponential Churches
03:16 - Raj Pillai's Journey and Background
05:43 - The Role of Art in Faith
08:19 - Mobilizing Churches for Discipleship
11:04 - Unearthing Our Identity as God's Masterpiece
13:24 - Innovative Approaches in Church Ministry
16:09 - Encouragement for Church Leaders
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Mark Matlock, the Executive Director of the Urbana Student Missions Conference, the founder of WisdomWorks Ministries, Senior Fellow at Barna, and author of over 20 books.
Mark shares about the significance of the Urbana conference, insights on church trends, and the need for spiritual formation and resilience in discipleship.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Gen Z is experiencing both revival and retreat in their faith.
2. Urbana serves as a pivotal moment for young adults to contemplate their faith and mission.
3. Church leaders must adapt to the changing imagination of younger generations.
4.Resilient disciples prioritize faith at the center of their lives.
5. The church has unprecedented opportunities to connect with spiritually open individuals.
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00:00 - Emerging Trends in Gen Z Faith Engagement
03:26 - The Evolution of Urbana and Its Impact
05:58 - Insights from Barna Research on Church Trends
08:45 - Understanding Young Adult Faith Dynamics
11:25 - The Role of Spiritual Formation in Discipleship
14:33 - Opportunities for Church Leaders in Today's Context
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Jesse Cruickshank, a neuro-ecclesiologist and author of Ordinary Discipleship: How God Wires Us for the Adventure of Transformation
Jessie shares about how understanding our biology can enhance spiritual growth and transformation, and she introduces Whoology, a resource aimed at helping churches shift their culture towards effective discipleship.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. God designed us to learn through experience and story.
2. Experiential learning rather than a program leads to deeper transformation.
3. Identity formation is crucial for spiritual maturity.
4. Transformation requires embracing the messiness of growth in community.
5. Once someone becomes a disciple maker, they are forever changed.
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02:48 - Understanding Ordinary Discipleship
05:35 - Experiential Learning in Discipleship
08:56 - The Role of Whoology in Transformation
12:57 - Shifting Church Culture Towards Discipleship
16:36 - Encouragement for Church Leaders
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Julio Guarneri, the executive director of Texas Baptists.
Dr. Guarneri emphasizes the importance of holistic ministry that addresses both physical and spiritual needs in order to reach a diverse mission field. He also reflects on the global church's role in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Join us and Dr. Guarneri at the Beyond Us Conference in October 2025 in Waco, TX.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. There is a growing passion among students for following Jesus.
2. Many churches are struggling, with 80% plateaued or declining and need renewal.
3. Texas is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse states in the nation and remains a mission field and can become a mission force.
4. Holistic ministry is essential for meeting community needs.
5. Long-term faithfulness is crucial for advancing God's kingdom and fulfilling the Great Commission.
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00:00 - The State of the Church in Texas
02:56 - The Beyond Us Conference and Its Impact
05:22 - Holistic Ministry: Meeting Physical and Spiritual Needs
07:54 - Encouragement for Long-Term Faithfulness
10:27 - The Global Church and the Great Commission
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Tom Lin, the president and CEO of InterVarsity.
Tom shares about God's work on college campuses, the Urbana Student Missions Conference, the importance of mobilizing for global missions, along with insights from his experiences at Harvard and in Mongolia.
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🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. InterVarsity focuses on evangelism and discipleship on college campuses.
2. Students are encouraged to see their campuses as mission fields.
3. Participation in God's mission is essential for church leaders.
4. It's important to discern what is culturally essential in faith.
5. Being open to the Holy Spirit can lead to revival in churches.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to InterVarsity and Its Mission
03:20 - Urbana Student Missions Conference: A Gateway to Global Missions
05:57 Mobilization and Participation in God's Mission
08:36 - Reflections on Ministry at Harvard University
11:17 - Experiences in Mongolia: Learning the Essentials of Faith
14:13 - Encouragement for Pastors and Church Leaders
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Bill Walker, the Director of Hill House at the University of Texas at Austin.
Bill emphasizes the importance of a theology of work and vocational formation. He shares about the challenges and opportunities of engaging college students in a post-Christian environment.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Bill Walker emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with work.
2. Engaging college students requires a unique approach in secular environments.
3. There is a hunger for spiritual conversations among students.
4. Art and music can serve as bridges in conversations about faith.
5. Gen Z shows openness to spirituality without preconceived baggage.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Vocation and Ministry
03:10 The Theology of Work
05:54 Programs for Vocational Formation
08:27 Transition to College Ministry at Hill House
11:05 Navigating the Spiritual Atmosphere at UT
13:41 Common Ground and Human Questions
16:29 Openness Among Gen Z and College Students
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Dr. Bob Roberts Jr., the founder of GlocalNet, a ministry dedicated to mobilizing the church to bring about transformation in the public square, co-founder of the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, an organization committed to promoting religious freedom through intentional cross-cultural relationships.
Bob shares insights on the spiritual renewal among younger generations, the importance of mobilizing faith in the public square, and engaging with other faiths. He also discusses the upcoming Beyond Us Conference and shares a personal Holy Ghost story and the rapid movement of God.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Younger generations are hungry for God, not just religion.
2. The church should focus on serving the city, not just itself.
3. Engaging with other faiths is critical for effective ministry.
4. God often shows up when we gather with open hearts.
5. God is moving quickly in the world today.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 The Spiritual Renewal Among Generations
03:22 Mobilizing Faith in the Public Square
05:42 Engaging with Other Faiths
09:16 The Importance of Relationship in Evangelism
11:54 Encouragement and Learning at the Beyond Us Conference
14:36 Holy Ghost Stories and Divine Encounters
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Trudi Sayers, the national director of 24-7 Prayer in Australia and prayer director at Red Church in Melbourne.
They discuss the origins of the 24-7 Prayer movement, the importance of building a culture of prayer within churches, and the renewal that can come through prayer.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 The Origins of 24-7 Prayer
03:17 Building a Prayer Culture
06:05 Renewal in a Post-Christian Context
10:37 The Impact of Prayer Rooms
15:12 Personal Journey Through Cancer
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Kevin Palau, president of Palau.
What does evangelism look like in a progressive city? In this episode, Kevin Palau shares how churches in Portland moved from isolation to collaboration—focusing on service, unity, and humility. Learn how Together PDX and SharePDX are reshaping outreach and how you can lead with boldness and grace in your city.
5 Key Takeaways:
Community Service Opens Doors for Evangelism
Serving the city builds credibility and opens hearts to the gospel in ways traditional methods often don't.
Humility Opens Doors
Engaging local leaders with respect—not an agenda—creates long-term influence and trust.
Church Unity Fuels Impact
In progressive cities like Portland, collaboration among churches is essential for meaningful outreach.
Intentional Evangelism Still Matters
While service is vital, clearly sharing about Jesus must remain central and deliberate.
If It Works in Portland, It Can Work Anywhere
The transformation happening in one of the most unchurched cities in America offers hope—and a model—for every community.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Kevin Palau and His Mission
02:47 The Evolution of Evangelism in Portland
05:45 Together PDX: Building Community Through Service
08:33 The Shift to Intentional Evangelism
11:33 Lessons from the Book 'Unlikely'
14:20 Navigating Challenges in a Progressive City
17:06 The Importance of Humility and Collaboration
19:49 Reflections on Impact and Future Directions
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In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Chris Clayman of the Joshua Project, an organization that highlights peoples and places with the least access or response to the gospel
Chris shares about the importance of reaching unreached people groups and the innovative ways churches can engage in global missions.
Join us at the Beyond Us Conference in October 2025 in Waco, TX.
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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Joshua Project
04:12 Stories of Impact and Evangelism
09:21 Engaging with Indigenous Leaders
15:40 The State of the Great Commission
17:40 Understanding God's Super Plan
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