#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.
Podcast Episodes
#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.
#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 Christian Smith explores why religion feels outdated in modern culture, citing shifts in family, institutions, and technology as key causes.
#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.
#131: Reframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root (Part 1)
Dr. Andy Root shows us how to evangelize through what he calls “a theology of consolation” – being present with people in their sadness and brokenness, because that’s where Jesus shows up.
#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.
#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” approach.
#128: Biblical Improvisation: How Jazz Music Transforms Preaching in a Post-Christian Society
Discover biblical improvisation with Dr. Mark Glanville—where jazz meets Old Testament insight to craft sermons that resonate in today’s post-Christian world.
#127: Church Leadership Community Engagement: Transforming Ministry Through Sustainable Outreach Models
Host Dwight Zscheile interviews Pastor Ed Doerner from Messiah Lutheran Church about their revolutionary approach to church leadership and community engagement.
#126: Gen Z Spiritual Formation: Authentic Campus Ministry Approaches That Work
Discover effective approaches to Gen Z spiritual formation in this insightful Pivot Podcast episode featuring Eric Huseth.
#125: Grace-Centered Ministry: David Zahl on Finding Relief in a Worn-Out World
David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of “The Big Relief,” joins Pivot Podcast hosts Dwight Zscheile and Terri Elton to discuss grace-centered ministry in an exhausted world.
#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.
