The Cause+Effect Podcast

As we find ourselves in late July still wrestling with the impact of a global pandemic, Trent candidly shares his own reflections on what it looks like to lead through something you’ve never experienced before… through the power of the Holy Spirit. He challenges us to lead in power, love, and self-control and uncovers the “secret sauce” to experiencing success in our families, our companies, our ministries… and beyond.

On today’s episode, Todd Isberner, founder of ShareMedia, gives fresh counsel from his 40+ years of helping to improve and expand the ministry of Christian radio. He talks with Trent about how to engage donors on their terms, maximize giving, shift from crisis to opportunity, and keep Christ above it all. Because the world needs your ministry now more than ever before. Listen in – you can’t afford to miss this one! To learn more about Todd and his passion for coaching and mentoring men in their faith, family, fitness and finances – visit www.toddisberner.com.

How does your church engage with content? Facebook Live? YouTube? Church Apps? Podcasting? It’s a lot to process. In today’s shifting landscape, how you distribute content matters. Trent interviews Nils Smith on how to best communicate with your congregation and effectively handle media distribution.

The average American is spending more than 30 minutes a day on Instagram. It might be time to consider your strategy! Social media expert Nils Smith shares tips on growing your following, engaging your audience, and driving traffic to your website. Finding your voice on all platforms is definitely a process…this will help!

D+C’s favorite Chief Culture Officer Brian Mountjoy returns to the podcast to talk more about creating connection and camaraderie within the walls of your office. Do your people feel safe, valued, and heard? Are you remembering to have some fun? When it comes to the workplace, culture is everything.

In the midst of a national mental health crisis, Dr. Tim Clinton of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) is on the frontlines extending hope and encouraging the ‘church to be the church’ for such a time as this. He talks with Trent about the timely new initiative to train faith leaders and lay people in soul care, and the noble work of linking mental health and the church. If anything’s essential, it’s this topic.

Jonathan joins Trent for a moving conversation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. As Jonathan walks out his Kingdom calling in his own unique way, he challenges us to be leaders, not reactors, in the racial tensions of our day. He shares the importance of awareness, action, and God’s call to be uncomfortable with injustice.

Allan Houston brings a timely message of responsibility and action for leaders to stop racism in America. He draws parallels between what he’s learned on basketball court and how he's influencing the next generation to implement change.

A new avenue of the church has come to stay, and Pastors Bayless and Harrison Conley in Southern California are here for it! We talk specifics on leadership, online service innovation, how to “simplify in order to strengthen”, and the powerful perspective that God has chosen YOU to lead during this very season.

Matt Chandler and Josh Patterson from The Village Church share how their team became proactive and quickly adapted to the reality of church during COVID-19. They continue to stay energized through innovation, encouragement and enduring leadership.