The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462664-natalie-runion-pastors-can-avoid-quitting-god-called.html Natalie Runion joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what it looks like for church leaders to fight to remain in ministry when it would be easier to quit—and when it’s time to walk away. What does the data tell us about the state of Christianity in the U.S.? Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup joined us last week to discuss exactly that. Check out our conversation with them here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away” by Natalie Runion Check out Natalie's website Follow Natalie on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/462136-faithlytics-pew-barna-lifeway-gallup-american-christianity.html Greg Smith from Pew Research Center, David Kinnaman from Barna Group, Scott McConnell from Lifeway Research, and Frank Newport from Gallup join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” for a special “Faithlytics” episode on what the data says about the state of Christianity in the U.S. Do you regularly pray for your pastor? Dr. Thom Rainer joined us last week to share why it is important that Christians pray for their leaders and to encourage church leaders to ask their congregations for prayer. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Faithlytics Barna Group Gallup Lifeway Research Pew Research Center Follow Greg Smith on X/Twitter Follow David Kinnaman on Facebook and X/Twitter Follow Scott McConnell on X/Twitter Follow Frank Newport on X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461704-thom-rainer-pastors-ask-prayer.html Dr. Thom Rainer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share why it is important that people pray for their pastors and to encourage church leaders to take the vulnerable step of asking their congregations for prayer. Why are people leaving church and not returning? Dr. Ryan Burge joined us last week to reveal what the data shows about the answer to this question and what church leaders can do to encourage those who have left the church to come back. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church” by Dr. Thom Rainer   "Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive" by Dr. Thom Rainer “I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Dr. Thom Rainer "The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation" by Dr. Thom Rainer "Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian" by Dr. Thom Rainer Church Answers Follow Thom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/461251-ryan-burge-biggest-reason-people-leaving-church.html Dr. Ryan Burge joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the data actually shows about why people are leaving church (and not returning) and what church leaders can do to encourage them to come back.  What did you think of Prime Video’s “Shiny Happy People”? Alex Harris joined us last week to explain why he appeared in the docuseries, what he sees as its shortcomings, and how church leaders can benefit from watching it. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460810-alex-harris-shiny-happy-people-serves-church.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America” by Dr. Ryan Burge “The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?” by Michael Graham and Jim Davis with Dr. Ryan Burge “The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going” by Dr. Ryan Burge “Religion Has Become a Luxury Good” by Dr. Ryan Burge Check out Ryan's website Follow Ryan on X/Twitter  

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460810-alex-harris-shiny-happy-people-serves-church.html Alex Harris joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why he appeared in Prime Video’s “Shiny Happy People,” what he sees as the docuseries’ shortcomings, and how church leaders can benefit from watching it. Do your church members see themselves as theologians? Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English joined us last week to share their insights into why there is a lack of discipleship in the church and why ministry leaders need to help people see that we all take theological positions. Check out our conversation with them here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460435-jen-wilkin-j-t-english-everyone-theologian-good.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “Amazon’s ‘Shiny Happy People’ Has Lessons to Teach, If We’re Willing to Listen” by Alex Harris on The Gospel Coalition "Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations" by Alex Harris and Brett Harris TheRebelution.com “Shiny Happy People” on Prime Video Follow Alex on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460435-jen-wilkin-j-t-english-everyone-theologian-good.html Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English join “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share their insights into why there is a lack of discipleship in the church and why ministry leaders need to help people see that all of us are theologians.  How do you approach evangelism? Dr. William Wilson joined us last week to talk about why the church needs a new focus on individuals and to share his dream “that from 2023 to 2033 we will be part of the greatest decade of Great Commission effort in human history.” Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460031-william-wilson-mistake-great-commission.html  Visit the ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well” by Jen Wilkin and Dr. J.T. English Check out Jen's website Follow Jen on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter Storyline Fellowship Church Follow J.T. on Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/460031-william-wilson-mistake-great-commission.html Dr. William Wilson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about why the church needs a new focus on evangelizing individuals and to share his dream “that from 2023 to 2033 we will be part of the greatest decade of Great Commission effort in human history.” Did you know that your professional decline is coming much earlier in life than you thought? Dr. Arthur Brooks joined us last week to share how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives and also revealed what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “The Power of One: Reaching Every Person on Earth” by Dr. William Wilson Empowered21 Check out Dr. Wilson's website Follow Dr. Wilson on Facebook, X(Twitter) and YouTube

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html  Dr. Arthur Brooks joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how abortion has impacted the Black community. Check out our conversation with him here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458825-benjamin-watson-church-leaders-abortion-racial-justice.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Psalm 84 “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” by Dr. Arthur Brooks “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life” by Dr. Arthur Brooks "Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think" by Dr. Arthur Brooks in The Atlantic Check out Arthur's website Follow Arthur on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter Johann Sebastian Bach "The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas" by Thomas Aquinas

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458825-benjamin-watson-church-leaders-abortion-racial-justice.html Benjamin Watson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how abortion has impacted the Black community.  Do you understand what is required to build trust with someone? Dr. Henry Cloud joined us last week to explain why it is impossible to live without trust and what church leaders need to know about betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458619-henry-cloud-trust-complex-realize.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   “The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice” by Benjamin Watson "The New Dad's Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life" by Benjamin Watson "Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us" by Benjamin Watson "Divided Hearts of America" - Benjamin Watson’s documentary Human Coalition Check out Benjamin's website Follow Benjamin on Facebook, Instagram and X(Twitter)

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458619-henry-cloud-trust-complex-realize.html Dr. Henry Cloud joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to explain why it is impossible to live without trust and what church leaders need to know about betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation. Do you believe the American church is unified the way Jesus would want us to be? Francis Chan joined us last week to talk about what God has taught him about unity and to share his concern that believers prioritize love and humility in their pursuit of holiness. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/458230-francis-chan-church-leaders-unity-fear-god.html    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Mentioned in the Show: "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend "Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward" by Dr. Henry Cloud   Check out Henry's website   Follow Henry on Facebook,  Instagram,  X(Twitter) and YouTube