

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 31, 2022 • 40min
09 | Ruth Haley Barton on Rhythms of Work & Rest
Send us a textRuth Haley Barton (author and founder of the Transforming Center) joins Glenn Packiam to discuss the transformative practice of sabbath, how technology disrupts our ability to rest and the deep inner-work of taking a sabbatical.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupConnect with Ruth at ruthhaleybarton.com.Brotherhood Mutual: Get your free Pastor Kit by visiting brotherhoodmutual.com/barna.

May 17, 2022 • 38min
08 | Sharon Hodde Miller on Leading in a Culture of Control & Anxiety
Send us a textSharon Hodde Miller (teaching pastor, author) sits down with Glenn Packiam to talk about managing the anxiety of the people you are leading, differentiating between agency and control and the challenges she has faced leading through the pandemic.Brotherhood Mutual: Get your free Pastor Kit by visiting brotherhoodmutual.com/barna.Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupConnect with Sharon at sheworships.com.

May 3, 2022 • 36min
07 | Ashlee Eiland on Team Leadership & Transitions
Send us a textAshlee Eiland (pastor and writer) joins Glenn Packiam to talk about how she stays grounded in seasons of transition, what she has learned about co-leading a church and key takeaways on delegating responsibilities in challenging seasons.--WorldVision is partnering with Barna to offer an upcoming webcast called Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come. Get free access to the Activation Guide today at worldvision.org/ResilientPod!Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupConnect with Ashlee at ashleeeiland.com.

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Apr 19, 2022 • 39min
06 | Jay Y. Kim on Digital Church & Discipleship
Send us a textJay Kim (pastor at WestGate Church) sits down with Glenn Packiam to discuss digital platforms as a new doorway for churches, how online spaces shape Christian’s spiritual formation and redemptive ways for leaders to engage in social media.--WorldVision is partnering with Barna to offer an upcoming webcast called Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come. Get free access to the Activation Guide today at worldvision.org/ResilientPod!Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupConnect with Jay Kim at jaykimthinks.com, and check out his latest book, Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age (releasing July 26, 2022).

Apr 5, 2022 • 34min
05 | Sean Palmer on Preaching, the Enneagram & the Pastor’s Soul
Send us a textSean Palmer (Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston) talks with Glenn Packiam about the important role of preaching in a pastor's calling and vocation. Together, they explore how sermons are tied to a pastor’s sense of identity, the role of the Enneagram in leadership development and some practical advice for today’s young preachers.--WorldVision is partnering with Barna to offer an upcoming webcast called Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come. Get free access to the Activation Guide today at worldvision.org/ResilientPod!Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookWatch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna GroupConnect with Sean Palmer on Twitter (@SeanPalmer).

Mar 22, 2022 • 30min
04 | Joy Clarkson on Rethinking Happiness & Finding Better Metaphors for Your Life
Send us a textDr. Joy Clarkson (author and theologian) joins host Glenn Packiam to discuss a new definition of happiness for believers, how we understand our limitations through the metaphors we choose and the importance of accepting your circumstances as a leader.-Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookConnect with Joy Clarkson at Joyclarkson.com. Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

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Mar 8, 2022 • 38min
03 | Steve Cuss on Leadership Anxiety, Counseling & Pastoral Relationships
Steve Cuss, author and consultant, discusses the challenges pastors face in building friendships, the impact of leadership anxiety on mental health, and the importance of seeking counseling and care. The conversation also explores the parallels between pastoral work and the leadership style of Ted Lasso in creating a culture of authenticity and care.

Feb 22, 2022 • 33min
02 | Tara Beth Leach on Leading through Seasons of Grief & Suffering
Send us a textTara Beth Leach (pastor, preacher, writer) joins host Glenn Packiam to share about leading through personal loss and grief, finding hope in the local church and her encouragement for women leading in ministry.-Want to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastCohortCity RoundtablesBookConnect with Tara Beth Leach and check out her latest book, Radiant Church, through her website at TaraBethLeach.com. Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

Feb 7, 2022 • 32min
01 | Rich Villodas on Pastoral Burnout, Differentiation & the Impacts of Trauma
Send us a textIn this first episode, Rich Villodas (Pastor of New Life Fellowship) joins host Glenn Packiam to talk about pastoral health and the effects of trauma. Together, they discuss setting healthy boundaries as a pastor, how the Church can grow in trauma awareness and why the health of the pastor is vital for the well-being of the broader church community.-Visit Barna.com/ResilientPastor to buy the book (releasing February 15) and learn more about the broader initiatives for pastors!Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupFollow Barna at:Instagram: @barnagroupTwitter: @barnagroupFacebook: Barna Group

Jan 19, 2022 • 2min
Introducing: The Resilient Pastor Podcast
Send us a textJoin pastor and Barna Senior fellow, Dr. Glenn Packiam, as he invites leaders to think out loud together about the challenges and opportunities of church leadership in a rapidly changing world. In each episode, he will highlight a key bit of Barna data or an insight into the challenges pastors are facing. Then, he’ll host 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.Look out for the first episode on February 8, 2022.To learn more, go to Barna.com/resilientpastor.


