#139: Reimagining Church Spaces: How to Transform Underutilized Buildings into Community Hubs
Tim and Tabitha share the inspiring story of transforming a unused church basement from 1985 into the thriving Center for Belonging.
Church Volunteer / Ministry Leader
I’m here to learn how to step into Christian leadership in my congregation and/or community.
#138: Maintaining Christian Identity in a Post-Christian Society: What Early Believers Can Teach Us About Cultural Engagement
Dr. Stephen Presley reveals how early Christians maintained their identity in pagan culture and their “third way” for today.
#137: Religious Decision Making: Dr. Angela Gorrell’s Guide to Faithful Discernment When You Don’t Know What to Do
Dr. Angela Williams-Gorrell shares her framework for religious decision making when facing difficult choices.
#136: Fresh Expressions: From VBS Burnout to Vibrant Community Ministry (Part 2)
Shannon Kiser reveals how fresh expressions transformed her church from event-driven ministry to authentic neighborhood relationships.
#135: Fresh Expressions: From VBS Burnout to Vibrant Community Ministry (Part 1)
Dwight Zscheile and Shannon Kiser explore how churches can grow vibrant fresh expressions to reach changing neighborhoods.
God’s Spirit Transforms Nostalgia
Memory is strong, but hope is stronger
#134: Has Religion Become Obsolete? with Christian Smith (Part 2)
Has religion become obsolete in American culture? In this second part of our conversation with sociologist Dr. Christian Smith, we explore his groundbreaking research on why traditional religion has lost its cultural relevance for post-Boomer generations.
#133: Has Religion Become Obsolete? A Conversation with Christian Smith (Part 1)
Dr. Christian Smith explores why religion feels outdated in modern culture, citing shifts in family, institutions, and technology as key causes.
A Different Approach to Evangelism
Meeting Jesus in the midst of sorrow
#132: Reframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root (Part 2)
In part two of our conversation with Andy Root, we explore a radically different approach to sharing faith that moves beyond happiness-hunting strategies to embrace God’s presence in brokenness.
Bodybuilding: Equipping God’s People for Ministry
The deeply collaborative New Testament vision for ministry
Stewardship and the Mixed Ecology
Figuring out a sustainable way forward