The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

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Lee Strobel: Pastor, You Need an Apologetics Point Person

Jason Daye - May 27, 2020

Lee Strobel says, "We have to create safe places in our churches and let people know it’s ok to have questions." But pastors can't—and shouldn't have to—do this important work alone.

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Thom Schultz: Kids Need VBS This Year More Than Ever

Jason Daye - May 13, 2020

Thinking about not doing VBS this year because of the pandemic? According to Thom Schultz, "This is the most important year ever for vacation Bible school in our lifetimes.”

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Jeannie Gaffigan: How to Handle Life’s Trials with Faith and Humor

Jason Daye - May 6, 2020

"Your experience right now is meaningful in some way in your life," says Jeannie Gaffigan. Faith can help you see that—but humor can as well!

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Dave Gibson: Whose Salvation Are You Praying for Every Day?

Jason Daye - April 29, 2020

"Evangelism is a process," says Dave Gibson, and it's a process that starts with prayer. So whose salvation are you praying for?

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Eric Metaxas: God Has Powerful Lessons for Us in the Heroes of History

Jason Daye - April 22, 2020

We need the heroes of history to teach us how to live today. In fact, says Eric Metaxas, “some of these stories are too important not to know.”

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Kara Powell: This Is What Young People Need from Adults Right Now

Jason Daye - April 8, 2020

“This is an anxious season," says Dr. Kara Powell, and there is a good chance social isolation will foster depression and suicidal ideation in our youth. Here is what you need to know to help the young people in your life.

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Ken Boa: Suffering Is a Required Course in the University of Life

Jason Daye - April 1, 2020

"Suffering is not an elective," says Ken Boa. But even though we are guaranteed to experience pain in life, by God's grace we can still move toward joy.

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Daniel Grothe: Who Are the 80-Year-Olds You Want to Be Like?

Jason Daye - March 25, 2020

"There is a constellation of sages," says Daniel Grothe, "that the Lord will situate around all of our lives.” But like wisdom in the Bible, these wise men and women have to be pursued.

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Jeremy Camp: God Does Not Waste Suffering

Jason Daye - March 18, 2020

Jeremy Camp says that 'I Still Believe,' the new movie based on his life, shows that even when we go through deep suffering, God "gives us the tools and the ability to walk through it with strength and with grace.”

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Jay Kim: Why We Need an Analog Church in a Digital Age

Jason Daye - March 11, 2020

"The Digital Age is driven by three crucial values," says Jay Kim. And those values are directly opposed to what it means to follow Jesus.

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Margaret Feinberg: How Food Reveals the Heart of God

Jason Daye - March 4, 2020

"People," says Margaret Feinberg, "are hungry for so much more than an app, an entree, and a dessert.” And yet God uses hospitality to knock down barriers that would be insurmountable otherwise.

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Alan Hirsch and Mark Nelson: Being at Peace with the Mystery of God

Jason Daye - February 26, 2020

"It’s time for [church leaders] to go on a journey of renewal," say Alan Hirsch and Mark Nelson. This journey requires us to refuse to simplify our faith...and to be comfortable having more questions than answers.

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Danielle Strickland: Jesus Is the Healer of Gender Inequality in the Church

Jason Daye - February 19, 2020

"Jesus is the great equalizer," says Danielle Strickland. "He’s the great liberator for all peoples"—and that includes women in the church.

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Josh Gagnon: How to Make Your Church Fit Your Community

Jason Daye - February 12, 2020

When it comes to planting a church, says Josh Gagnon, "Models will come and go, but the gospel remains the same.” The question is, how can your church most effectively reach your particular community?

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Josh Weidmann: How (Not) to Be an Unhealthy Leader

Jason Daye - January 29, 2020

“I learned great things [at Harvest]," says Josh Weidmann, "and I learned some really hard things there.” Josh shares with us what experience has taught him about how church leaders can balance confidence with humility, process criticism well, and pursue true repentance.

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Meg Meeker: What You Need to Know About Teen Sex, Depression, and Social Media Use

Jason Daye - January 22, 2020

Never think, says Dr. Meg Meeker, that you have no power to help your teens navigate challenges like social media, depression, and premarital sex. The dangers are real, she says, but "there’s a lot parents (and youth leaders) can do.”

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Daniel Henderson: How to Lead Your People in Prayer

Jason Daye - January 15, 2020

“We know that prayer is one of our primary priorities in ministry," says Daniel Henderson, "but it’s hard to lead where you’ve not gone yourself.”

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Roger Lane: This Is How to Do Fundraising God’s Way

Jason Daye - January 8, 2020

Roger Lane says, "The church is a living organism. It will always take funding." But what does it look like to raise money in a way that honors God?

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Stephen Witmer: Your ‘Forgotten’ Small Church Is Really Important

Jason Daye - January 1, 2020

"What you’re doing matters enormously," says Stephen Witmer to small town pastors. Stephen is a small town pastor himself and as such has valuable insights into the beauty and challenges of small church ministry.

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Christopher Yuan: If We Don’t Redeem Singleness, We’re Not Ready to Talk About Homosexuality

Jason Daye - December 25, 2019

The opposite of every sin struggle, says Christopher Yuan, is holiness. Christopher shares with us why the church must return to a biblical view of singleness and provides other insights into how pastors can help Christians pursue holy sexuality.

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian church leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.

Hosted by Ed Stetzer, a new episode is released once a week.

Tune in now to gain practical wisdom, engage with thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your church leadership impact!