#151: Learning to Ask God Questions First
Scott and Timothy share how the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA is helping churches move from fixing institutional decline to discerning God's movement in their neighborhoods.... Read more.
#148: Cruciform Leadership: Why Church Leaders Need the Cross More Than Success
Drawing from her journey from corporate consultant to ministry executive, Nicole Massie Martin reveals how most leadership models ignore the very heart of Christian... Read more.
#143: Authentic Christian Leadership: Why Character Beats Charisma Every Time
Jason Jensen of InterVarsity shares how his engineering mindset failed in cross-cultural ministry—and how it reshaped his view of spiritual authority.... Read more.
#140: Church Leadership Today: Cultivating Encounters with the Living God
Hosts Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, and Alicia Granholm tackle some key church leadership challenges facing pastors and ministry leaders today.... Read more.
#130: Being Church During Community Crisis
With Pastor Marcos Canales and Nina Lau Branson, discover how being church in a community crisis goes far beyond emergency preparedness.... Read more.
#129: One Church, Multiple Models: How the Mixed Ecology Approach Transforms Ministry
In this insightful episode of the Pivot Podcast, we talk with Dwight Zscheile about the concept of "one church multiple models" through what he calls a "mixed ecology"... Read more.
#122: Rediscovering Your Church’s Identity
In this quarterly Q&A, hosts Terri Elton, Dwight Zscheile, and Alicia Granholm tackle the common challenge of church identity confusion.... Read more.
#116: Church Community Building: The Power of Rewilding
Discover a fresh approach to church community building through the concept of "rewilding" with Steve Aisthorpe, author of "Rewilding the Church."... Read more.
#109: Ministry Education in Crisis? Why Seminary Leaders Are Actually Hopeful
In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Luther Seminary President, the Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke, shares how theological education is evolving.... Read more.
#107: Church Leadership Q&A: How to Lead Change When Your Congregation Resists
Alicia Granholm, Dwight Zscheile, and Terri Elton address listener-submitted questions about navigating resistance, fostering trust, and discerning God's will in... Read more.
#98: Reimagining Contemplative Practices for Modern Life: From Wall Street to Renewal with Westina Matthews
Discover the transformative power of contemplative practices with Westina Matthews, a former Wall Street executive turned spiritual director.... Read more.
#89: Faith and Politics: How to Lead with Wisdom
Explore the complex relationship between faith and politics with Luther scholar, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza in this enlightening episode of the Pivot Podcast.... Read more.
#88: Preventing Pastoral Burnout: Insights and Strategies from Rev. Nicole Bullock
Rev. Nicole Bullock, church planter and ministry innovator, shares her personal journey and offers practical strategies for avoiding burnout in ministry.... Read more.
#87: Unleashing Lay Leadership: Vicki Elfers’ Lay Leadership Success Story
Vicki Elfers, an alum of Faith+Lead’s School for Lay Ministry, shares her remarkable journey from shy church secretary to confident lay minister.... Read more.
#86: The Practical Discipleship Revolution: Mark Scandrette and the “Jesus Dojo”
In this Pivot Podcast episode, Mark Scandrette shares his innovative "Jesus Dojo" concept and transformative spiritual practices that bring Jesus' teachings to life.... Read more.
#85: Is Your Church Ready for Lay-Led Ministry?
Discover how the church is adapting to changing times with a shift towards lay-led ministry, supported by ordained clergy.... Read more.
#83: Discipling the Disillusioned: Christian Authenticity with Yolanda Solomon
Yolanda Solomon shares her journey from skeptic to passionate disciple-maker, offering insights for church leaders seeking to foster genuine faith in a world craving... Read more.