Feb 3, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members, Vision, Volunteers
Today we welcome Jenni Catron to the podcast. Jenni is recognized as a trusted leadership voice in both church and marketplace worlds. In today’s conversation, we explore the growing challenge of disengagement among staff and volunteers—looking at what’s driving it...
Jan 27, 2026 | Fatigue, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest, Sabbath
Many of the moral failures we hear about—and countless more that never make the news—can be traced bacK to just two forces: isolation and exhaustion. Time and again, we’ve watched gifted, capable leaders make shockingly unwise decisions simply because they were alone...
Jan 20, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Next generation, Pastor
In 2020, Lifeway Research revealed that the biggest concern among evangelical pastors wasn’t budgets, programming, or even attendance—it was the challenge of reaching a younger audience. In this episode, we’re diving into the challenge of getting younger: what the...
Jan 13, 2026 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Reflection
Every January, John reflects on the biggest “aha moments” from the past year. Normally, he would share three or four major insights, but this past year, one stood out so strongly that it deserves an entire episode of its own. It’s a deep one—personal, vulnerable, and...
Jan 6, 2026 | Growth, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Happy New Year! We are so excited for another year of podcasts with you! Let’s kick off the new year with a challenge that could change everything: what if the biggest barrier to your growth isn’t your strategy, resources, or talent—but your mindset? In this episode,...
Dec 16, 2025 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rhythms, Self-Care
How do you stay healthy while serving a world in need? In this episode, Hal Donaldson, the founder and president of Convoy of Hope, shares powerful, down-to-earth insights on leading with compassion without burning out. It’s an honest, hope-filled conversation you...
