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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

#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.

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#108: Advent Hope: A Gift We Receive with Rolf Jacobson

Where does Advent hope truly come from? In this special reflection, Professor Rolf Jacobson of Luther Seminary shares how hope isn’t something we manufacture but a gift we receive from God.

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#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 in church leadership today

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#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.

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#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.

#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.

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#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.

#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.