Jason Daye is the host of the ChurchLeaders podcast. When he’s not interviewing pastors and authors, Jason serves as Director of Ministry Development for Outreach, Inc. Jason dedicates his time to encouraging and equipping churches, denominations and ministry organizations to develop their Kingdom effectiveness by creating a culture that is both incarnational and invitational. Jason lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his beautiful wife and six children, where he enjoys hiking with his family, fighting rainbow trout, summiting 14ers and swapping stories with good friends.
Megan Briggs is the Editor of churchleaders.com. Her experience in ministry, an extensive amount of which was garnered overseas, gives her a unique perspective on the global church. She has the longsuffering and altruistic nature of foreign friends and missionaries to humbly thank for this experience. When she’s not writing, Megan likes to explore God’s magnificent creation on display in Colorado.
Reflecting on 2018
In this week’s episode, Jason and Megan discuss some of the highlights of 2018. The discussion reflects on the theological debates that shaped the year, some of our favorite interviews from the podcast, and some of the news stories we covered this year. Join us as we give thanks and ruminate on a year that gave us plenty of opportunities to learn and grow as church leaders.
ChurchLeaders Coverage Mentioned in the Show:
On the topic of #ChurchToo:
Andy Savage Placed on Leave of Absence (Effective Immediately)
Andy Savage Resigning After ‘gain in perspective’ Over Abuse
What the Church Needs to Learn From Jules Woodson
Update: John Ortberg Responds to Bill Hybels Allegations
Willow Creek Leaders Resign: ‘Trust has been broken’ Over Bill Hybels Case
Danielle Strickland Delivers the Message of the Moment at the GLS
Paige Patterson Out as Head of SWBTS
Paige Patterson Fired and Stripped of Benefits
J.D. Greear: Judgment Begins at the House of the Lord/SBC
Here’s What You Need to Know About #WhyIDidntReport
The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel:
John MacArthur on Social Justice: It’s Heresy
The “Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” Stirs Up Controversy and Conversation
Russell Moore Responds to the Statement on Social Justice
Social Justice or Evangelism? There Shouldn’t Even Be a Debate
This Is Why Al Mohler Didn’t Sign the Statement on Social Justice
The Migrant Caravan:
Pastor Wanted to Know the Truth About the Migrant Caravan. So He Joined It
Pastor Who Joined Migrant Caravan Treated ‘like family’
Leaders We Lost:
Eugene Peterson Passes Joyfully Into Glory at 85
The Indelible Legacy of Eugene Peterson, In Quotes
Billy Graham Has Gone Home to Be With Jesus at 99
The Billy Graham Funeral Was His Last Crusade
Things That Gave Us Hope:
The Church Being the Church as Fires Rage in California
This Is the Cutest Ministry Team You Will See Helping People in California
Hellbent 823 Protects Victims of California’s Deadly Camp Fire
Podcast Episodes Mentioned in the Show:
Eugene Peterson: What Most Pastors Don’t Know about Pastoring
Andy Stanley: Why I Stopped Saying ‘The Bible Says’ When I Preach
Corey Nelson: How to Unintentionally Start a Church for Children
Craig Groeschel: How to Pastor With Integrity
Bryan Loritts: White Evangelicalism and the Hope I See
Gavin Rogers: Why I Joined the Migrant Caravan
Jon Sanders: Embrace Your Small Town, Don’t Try to Escape It
