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Faithful Innovation
Learn skills for leading through uncertain times—at home, at work, and in the congregation.
#124: Discerning God’s Movement: A Father and Son’s Journey in Church Leadership
Mike and Danny Housholder share how Lutheran Church of Hope focuses on following God's lead rather than their own plans.
#123: Holy Week: Slowing Down the Journey
In this 6-minute reflection, Terri invites listeners to slow down and fully experience Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to Easter—highlighting how embracing its solemn moments deepens our faith and appreciation of Christ’s resurrection
#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.
#121: The Power of Collaborative Youth Ministry: A Model from Boise Churches
Pastors Bob Lewis and Mariah Mills share their experience creating a successful multi-church youth ministry model that's building stronger faith communities.
#120: Christian Mysticism: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Spiritual Seekers with Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski
Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how ancient traditions speak to contemporary spiritual needs.
#119: Church Planting Apprenticeship: Ancient Wisdom with Rev. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam
Rev. Dr. Christian Selvaratnam shares insights on church planting, leading from the middle, and fostering a 'mixed ecology' of new and legacy churches.
#118: The True Meaning of Lent: A Reality Check for Pastors
Blair Pogue shares a Lenten reflection for church leaders.
#117: Church Community Service Transformed: Connecting Neighbors over Laundry
Nancy Dyson from St. John's Episcopal Church shares how her congregation's Laundry Love ministry emerged organically from listening to their neighbors' actual needs.
#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."
#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 neighborhood.
#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.
#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.
#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 God is already at work.
Digital Ministry as a Fresh Expression of Church
When online action reaches beyond the boundaries of inherited church
#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.
#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.