
#115: Neighborhood Ministry Made Simple: How to Actually Connect with Your Community
Join Rev. Canon Dave Male, Co-Director of Vision and Strategy for the Church of England, as he shares practical ways to build authentic relationships in your ne... Read more.

#114 How to Evangelize: What Western Churches Can Learn from African Christians
Dr. Harvey Kwiyani shares how African Christians are successfully reaching secular Western societies in ways that traditional Western churches haven't.... Read more.

#113 Sermon Preparation Made Powerful: The Missing Step Most Preachers Skip
Dr. Dee Stokes and Rev. Dr. Adam White share groundbreaking insights from their research on what makes preaching truly compelling.... Read more.

#112: Learn and Fail Like a Skateboarder: Building a Missional Church in Post-Christian America
Bryan Halferty, writer and pastor of Anchor Church (Tacoma, Washington), shares insights on what it truly means to be a missional church by listening for where ... Read more.

#111: MLK’s Beloved Community: Your Church’s Guide Through Divided Times
Rev. Dr. Willis Johnson's practical wisdom helps church leaders explore hope, justice, and spiritual formation amid division.... Read more.

#110: How to Write a Sermon: Moving from Task to Sacred Practice
Discover a transformative approach to how to write a sermon with the Rev. Dr. Lisa Cressman, founder of Backstory Preaching.... 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 i... Read more.

#106: Beer Church and Beyond: Creating Spiritual Community in Breweries, Parks, and Public Spaces
Discover how Beer Church and Trail Church redefine spiritual community in everyday spaces with Bryan Willkom of Jesus Fit.... Read more.

#105: Reclaiming Advent — Simple Church Activities for Sacred Presence
Rev. Dr. Steve Thomason shares how to simplify Advent with art, stillness, and meaningful spiritual practices.... Read more.

#104: Can the West Be Converted?
Discover how to move beyond quick fixes and embrace a deeper transformation in your church with Dr. Michael Goheen.... Read more.

#103: Church Community Building: How a Café Created a Church
Learn practical, inspiring strategies for authentic church community building from scratch with guest Fiona Mayne.... Read more.

#102: Political Theology Reimagined: Dr. Joel Lawrence on “Sabbath Politics” in a Polarized World
Dr. Joel Lawrence introduces "Sabbath politics" on the Pivot Podcast, guiding church leaders to foster unity and trust in God amid political division.... Read more.

#101: Reformation Day Wisdom for the 21st Century Church
Commemorate Reformation Day by exploring how Martin Luther's revolutionary insights can transform your ministry!... Read more.

#100: Church Planting Reimagined: Nick Warnes on Discernment, Adaptability, and Inclusive Leadership
Discover the future of church planting with Nick Warnes, founder of Cyclical Incorporated, in this insightful episode of the Pivot Podcast.... 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.

#97: Innovative Church Fundraising Ideas: Transforming Spaces into Sustainable Income
Discover a groundbreaking approach to missional leadership with Dr. JR Woodward in this thought-provoking episode of the Pivot Podcast... Read more.

#96: Missional Leadership Reimagined: JR Woodward’s Four Spaces of Belonging
Discover a groundbreaking approach to missional leadership with Dr. JR Woodward in this thought-provoking episode of the Pivot Podcast... Read more.

#94: Fresh Expressions of Church: Exploring Churros, Chocolate, and Christ
Dive into the world of Fresh Expressions with Dr. Eliseo Mejia, director of Expressiones Divinas for Fresh Expressions North America.... Read more.

#93: Beyond Church Growth Strategies: Is Innovation a Helpful Category for the Church? (2 of 2)
Dr. Andy Root, Rev. Dr. Michael Binder, and Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile suggest true ministry innovation may come from slowing down, not speeding up.... Read more.

#92: Beyond Church Growth Strategies: Is Innovation a Helpful Category for the Church? (1 of 2)
Is innovation a helpful category for churches seeking to thrive in changing times? (Part 1 of 2)... Read more.