

The Resilient Pastor
Barna Group
Join pastors Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller as they invite leaders to think out loud together about the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in a rapidly changing world. In each episode, they will have a conversation about church leadership and the challenges pastors are facing. Then, they’ll share a conversation with a pastor, church leader, thinker or theologian about the health of the pastor, the state of the church and what it looks like to love well and lead faithfully.
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May 30, 2023 • 52min
26 | Lucy Peppiatt on Revival & the Gifts of the Spirit
Send us a textLucy Peppiatt (Principal of Westminster Theological Centre) talks with Glenn Packiam about the role of spiritual disciplines in our lives with God, creating room for the Holy Spirit in both planned and spontaneous parts of ministry and differentiating between outpourings, renewal and revival. Join Barna for a FREE webinar on June 8, The Summer Sabbatical: Why You Need One and 4 Ways to Make the Most of It.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

May 16, 2023 • 45min
25 | Heather Thompson Day on Gen Z & Digital Technology
Send us a textDr. Heather Thompson Day (Associate Professor of Communication at Andrews University) discusses with Glenn Packiam why Gen Z in particular has such a desire for mentorship and relationships, how to communicate more effectively in your sermons through storytelling and the role of technology in connecting with the younger generations.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupWorldVision: Get access to the free Engaging Gen Z webcast at worldvision.org/ResilientPod.Brotherhood Mutual: Learn more about the services that Brotherhood Mutual offers at BrotherhoodMutual.com.

May 2, 2023 • 44min
24 | Ed Stetzer on Spiritual Openness & the State of Evangelism
Send us a textEd Stetzer (incoming dean of the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University) sits down with Glenn Packiam to comment on some of Barna’s latest research on spiritual openness, the unique opportunities for evangelism in this current moment and why missiology and theology matters for everyday church ministry decisions. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupWorldVision: Get access to the free Engaging Gen Z webcast at worldvision.org/ResilientPod.FullStrength Network: Learn more about the well-being membership at www.fullstrength.org.

Apr 18, 2023 • 41min
23 | Kara Powell on Spiritual Formation & the Next Generation
Send us a textKara Powell (Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute) joins Glenn Packiam to share about the power of intergenerational relationships, how good ecclesiology forms the development that happens in youth ministries and the impact of young people for the broader Church.Sign up for the Barna & MOPS webinar, ‘Engaging Moms: The Evangelism Strategy No One Is Talking About But Should Be’ today! Registration now open.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

Apr 4, 2023 • 45min
22 | Esau McCaulley on Lent, Liturgy & Discipleship
Send us a textEsau McCaulley (Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton) talks with Rich Villodas about the formative practice of following liturgical time, observing Lent as an act of humility and preaching on challenging scripture passages. Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupWorldVision: Get access to the free Engaging Gen Z webcast at worldvision.org/ResilientPod.FullStrength Network: Learn more about the well-being membership at www.fullstrength.org.

Mar 21, 2023 • 45min
21 | Tim Mackie on Bible Engagement, Digital Technology & Preaching
Send us a textTim Mackie (co-founder of the BibleProject) shares what it looked like for him to study scripture while being a pastor, ways to equip others to engage deeper in the Biblical narrative and how he continues to find deep delight in reading the Bible.Learn more about the BibleProject at bibleproject.com.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupWorldVision: Get access to the free Engaging Gen Z webcast at worldvision.org/ResilientPod.FullStrength Network: Learn more about the well-being membership at www.fullstrength.org.

Mar 20, 2023 • 2min
Teaser: Season 3 of 'The Resilient Pastor' Podcast
Send us a textListen in as this season's co-hosts–Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller–share what they're looking forward to ahead in Season 3!Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts to stay tuned for the episodes to come this season.-Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

Jan 5, 2023 • 27min
BONUS EPISODE | Planning an Intentional 2023 with Glenn & Holly Packiam
Send us a textIn this special bonus episode, Glenn Packiam is joined by his wife, Holly Packiam, to talk about the reflection process they use to start each new year. Together, they offer some practical ideas for looking back on the year that has passed, identifying themes for the year ahead and putting this vision into practical rhythms for your daily life. Learn more about The Intentional Year at www.glennpackiam.com/intentionalyear.-Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

Nov 15, 2022 • 39min
20 | Derwin Gray on the Gospel & the Multiethnic Church
Send us a textDerwin Gray (pastor of Transformation Church) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss the important role the multi-ethnic church plays in today’s divided culture, moving your church beyond diversity as the end goal and shepherding people to see new perspectives on the Gospel.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupGloo: Find out more about the He Gets Us initiative at hegetsuspartners.com/churches.Full Strength Network: Learn more about the wellbeing membership program that FSN created for pastors at www.fullstrength.org.

Nov 8, 2022 • 39min
19 | Todd Proctor on Developing Next Gen Leaders & Tips for Leadership Succession
Send us a textTodd Proctor (founder of Rock Harbor church and Executive Leader with Alpha USA) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about discipling young leaders, preparing your church for leadership transitions and the changes he’s seen in the culture of churches using Alpha as an evangelism tool.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupGloo: Find out more about the He Gets Us initiative at hegetsuspartners.com/churches.Full Strength Network: Learn more about the wellbeing membership program that FSN created for pastors at www.fullstrength.org.


