The Cause+Effect Podcast

Curious about cryptocurrency? Wondering if it can help your ministry or cause? You have come to the right place! On this week's episode of The Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent and Nils are joined by Matt Hayes and James Lawrence from Engiven to discuss how to get started with taking alternative currencies and why it’s vital to the future of your ministry.

Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church in Canada. As one of the world’s most influential Christian thinkers, he is passionate about helping people thrive in life and leadership. Carey joins Trent Dunham on the Dunham Podcast Network to discuss how, after a season of burnout that almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you.

David Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss some of their most recent research concerning Christianity and the emerging generation. Kinnaman argues that in a world where always-connected smart devices and search algorithms educate and entertain, digital Babylon is the new context for discipleship. His recent book, Faith for Exiles, reveals findings from a groundbreaking three-year research study of young Christians whose faith remains resilient even in exile. Kinnaman remains full of faith that there is a path back to the church for many of these exiles, on this important episode Trent and Rick Dunham discuss Barna’s five research-based practices that could lead that way.

Trent Dunham welcomes Josh Crowther, Executive Director of Dunham+Company Australia, to the show to discuss trends we’re expecting in 2022 and how your organization can be ready to pivot and respond to a new ministry landscape. It is going to be a great year - let's all be ready for more effectiveness for more impact!

Steve McBeth is the founding president of Disney Interactive Worldwide, former Senior Advisor for the Barna Group, and, more recently, he has worked in the faith film industry, where he has been active with many industry players and faith ministries in the entertainment arena. Steve joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss his professional journey, how we can use innovation to advance a ministry's cause, and find new and exciting ways to reach our audience.

The pandemic has shifted or changed permanently the way many people experience the workplace. In this episode, Brian Mountjoy, the Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Company, discusses how a company can keep a healthy team culture even when part of the team is working remotely. Creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong is more important than ever. Or, as Brian says, “If it impacts one person, it is worth it. If it impacts everybody, it is worth it.” You will not want to miss this episode!

Trent Dunham is joined by Dan Sumpter and Rick Dunham as they turn our attention to 2022. As ministries turn the calendar on their fundraising efforts, it is important to set aggressive priorities and ambitious goals as we move into the first quarter of a new year. Don’t miss this episode as we think through how we should approach January and learn some surprising insights to help keep the ministry momentum going!

Trent Dunham, President of Dunham+Company, shares a personal reflection on Psalm 33:4 in light of the Christmas season. As we end the year, the entire team behind the Dunham Podcast Network hopes you reflect on God's faithfulness towards you in 2021 as we begin to turn our attention to 2022.

On this episode of the Cause+Effect podcast, we invite you to the Dunham Table to listen in on a conversation between members of the senior leadership team at Dunham+Company as they discuss new issues around digital privacy. Finding the balance between keeping user information private and fulling embracing the convenience of new digital tools can be tricky. We are here to help! The team offers fresh insights, helpful tips, and counsel as we navigate the path forward.

Summary: Trent is joined by is Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, to discuss the importance of video as a primary way to communicate an organization’s mission, achieve outcomes, distribute content, and engage your audience. Whether your audience is donors, listeners, or a church congregation, video is increasingly the best way to reach more people, more effectively. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, you will learn the best methods, new strategies, and be inspired to take your video to the next level!