#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.
#91: Fruit of Evangelism
In episode 91 of Pivot, Dave Male discusses blending traditional and emerging church forms.... Read more.
#90: Faith and Justice: Lessons from Ferguson with Rev. F. Willis Johnson
Explore the intersection of faith and justice with the Rev. F. Willis Johnson, a pastor who led his church through racial tensions in Ferguson, Missouri.... 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 ... 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.
#84: Building Beloved Community in Challenging Times with Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers
Stephanie Spellers shares inspiring insights on nurturing spiritual practices that transform lives and create authentic, loving communities of faith.... 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 cr... Read more.
Which Stories Are We Living In?
Deepening the church's life in the story and Way of Jesus... Read more.
#80: The Future is Lay-Led: How Lay Ministry Training is Transforming Churches
In this episode of the Pivot podcast, Rev. Clara King discusses how small, rural churches can empower laypeople, with the church's "edges" driving innovation an... Read more.
#79: Bonhoeffer’s Secret to Faithful Discipleship with Tripp Fuller
In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Dwight Zscheile and Katie Langston are joined by Tripp Fuller to discuss the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and ... Read more.