The Resilient Pastor

Send us a textRich Villodas talks with Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry about navigating the pull of technology, setting healthy family rhythms and keeping their marriage strong in the midst of ministry demands. They share honest insights on creating space for connection, managing digital distractions and trusting God with the pressures of parenting and leadership.Episode LinksDownload Barna's Thriving Church booklet for 15 key dimensions of church health at Barna.com/measuring-what-matters.Hear more from Jackie & Preston on With The Perrys.Watch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

Robby Angle, President and CEO of True Face, shares insights on relational discipleship and nurturing transformation in churches. He discusses the importance of building effective small groups that foster genuine connections and spiritual growth. Emphasizing that meaningful change takes time, he offers practical steps for investing in leaders. The conversation touches on the necessity of embracing diversity within church settings and the power of cultivating trust and love in community to achieve lasting discipleship.

Send us a textRich Villodas talks with Tyler Staton about helping people experience God in meaningful ways. They explore practical steps for creating space for the Holy Spirit, how to pastor in a spiritually open culture and why awakening desire is key to connecting with today's generation. Tyler also shares insights on preaching, prayer and learning to lead with courage.Episode LinksDownload Barna's Thriving Church booklet for 15 key dimensions of church health at barna.com/measuring-what-matters.Check out Tyler Staton's new book, The Familiar Stranger, wherever books are sold.Watch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

Send us a textGlenn Packiam sits down with Dr. Daniel Muvengi (from World Vision International) to discuss the challenges pastors in Kenya are navigating, the pressures of parenting in ministry and how the Church is working to strengthen families. They also explore ways that churches in the West can learn from the resilience and perspectives of the global church. Episode LinksWatch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.Get World Vision’s free resource on parenting: Parenting the Open GenerationView all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

In this enlightening discussion, Lisa Fields, founder of the Jude 3 Project and author of 'When Faith Disappoints,' emphasizes the vital role of pastors in guiding individuals through doubt and deconstruction. She shares actionable insights on fostering spiritual healing and emotional health. Alongside David Kinnaman, they explore the complexities of faith journeys, the significance of empathy in addressing doubt, and the need for safe spaces that encourage hard questions. The conversation highlights how personal narratives can lead to healing within communities, particularly in the context of cultural challenges.

Send us a textRich Villodas sits down with Jennie Allen, founder of IF:Gathering and Gather25, to talk about mobilizing the global church and discipling the next generation. Jennie describes the growing spiritual hunger she’s witnessing across the world, how pastors can help their churches connect with the global movement of God, and why now is the time for believers everywhere to unite in prayer, worship and mission. She also shares the vision behind Gather25, a 25-hour global event that will highlight stories of faith, transformation and evangelism from every continent.Episode LinksWatch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.Learn more about Gather25 at Gather25.com.Explore Barna’s latest research on the next generation at BarnaAccess.com.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

Send us a textIn this episode, Glenn Packiam sits down with Jay Kim, lead pastor of WestGate Church in Silicon Valley, to discuss how to cultivate healthy teams in ministry. Jay shares actionable insights on fostering trust, navigating generational shifts in team dynamics and implementing consistent feedback loops to support growth and alignment for church teams.Episode LinksWatch this episode on Barna’s YouTube Channel.Sign up for the free State of the Church 2025 webcast at StateoftheChurch.com.Learn more about Jay’s books Analog Christian and Analog Church.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on our podcast page.

Send us a textGlenn Packiam sits down with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Dan Blythe, Global Youth Director for Alpha, to explore how pastors and church leaders can reimagine evangelism in today’s cultural landscape. Together, they share key findings from The Open Generation research and the creation of the Youth Alpha film series, offering practical insights on fostering intergenerational ministry, empowering young leaders and creating authentic spaces for faith exploration. Shaila and Dan also highlight the importance of listening in evangelism and the power of prayer in joining the Holy Spirit's work.Episode LinksWatch this episode on Barna's YouTube Channel.Access The Open Generation research and insights on Barna Access Plus.Learn more about the Alpha Youth Series at Alpha.org/youth.View all Resilient Pastor podcast episodes on Barna's podcast page.

Send us a textJoin Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller for a special live recording of The Resilient Pastor podcast as they explore the unique challenges ministry places on marriages. Together, they share practical insights, actionable steps and key strategies to help leaders safeguard their relationships and overcome common hurdles.Whether you're looking to strengthen your partnership or connect with others navigating similar challenges, this episode offers valuable wisdom and encouragement to help your marriage thrive in the pressures of ministry.-Follow along on Youtube.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Check out the podcast page.

Send us a textJoin Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller for another season of conversations to equip you in your ministry work. In this upcoming season, we’ll be covering more pressing topics, including  the relational health of pastors, engaging with the work of the global church and practical ministry challenges for pastors and leaders.  New episodes start on January 2, 2025 and will be released every other Thursday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!-Follow along on Youtube.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative?  Check out the podcast page!