Talking Church

Episode 153: Join Logan as he recaps some of the best moments on Talking Church in 2024! We are so grateful you are one of our listeners, and cannot wait for all that's ahead in 2025.

As we close out the year, I wanted to say a prayer for you, your church an your family as you work hard to minster through the final stretch of the year. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Logan and the Talking Church team! 

Episode 152: Pastor Rob joins Pastor Logan this week to share pivotal moments from his early life that shaped his ministry and worldview. From transformative mission trips to Brazil and India, to navigating personal revelations and college experiences, Pastor Rob takes us on a journey of faith, growth, and adventure. He reflects on the impact of early mentorship, cross-cultural ministry, and a commitment to accountability and resilience in leadership.

Annie Judd, the Art Director at River Valley Church, and Maddie Bennett, Event Project Manager, dive into the essentials of planning impactful events. They discuss the necessity of vision meetings to unify teams and enhance communication. Creative brainstorming sessions and structured debriefs play a vital role in fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Their insights on balancing creativity with logistics ensure that every event aligns with its spiritual message, highlighting the importance of preparation and excellence.

Pastor Greg Reade and Pastor Dave Simiele, leaders at Christ Fellowship Church, share their insights from years of experience in a thriving church with over 25,000 attendees. They discuss the essential roles of humility and integrity in leadership and how to manage the unique challenges of a multi-campus environment. The conversation highlights the importance of building community, effective leadership development, and the necessity of adaptability in outreach efforts, emphasizing relational dynamics in large churches and fostering genuine connections.

Episode 149: Michael Koulianos joins Pastor Logan and shares the journey of founding Jesus Image, emphasizing the importance of worship and the presence of God in ministry, and how to foster a sustainable church environment that prioritizes spiritual growth and community engagement.  He also explores the current search for authenticity among young people in the church, the challenges of maintaining church culture amidst changing societal values, and the balance between ministry and family life.

Episode 148: Kirk Graham and Aaron Johnson join Logan to share how they grew from being a creative person to becoming a creative leader.  They give insight on the need for organizational skills, the value of training up new creatives and how to navigate making decisions that will help the team mature. 

Episode 147: In this enlightening conversation, Pastor Clarence shares his extensive experience in pastoral leadership, discussing the importance of unity among churches, navigating the challenges of interim pastorship, and the need for adaptation in ministry amidst cultural changes. He reflects on sustaining through difficult times, raising the next generation of pastors, and the significance of personal spiritual discipline. 

Episode 146: Phylicia Masonheimer joins the podcast to respond to the difficulties of holiness and purity culture.  Phylicia shares her personal struggle with shame and erotica and how she overcame that by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Phylicia has a passion for helping women learn the Bible and recover from the trauma of their past. 

Episode 145: Jon Rush joins Logan in discussing the intersection of video gaming and ministry. Jon emphasizing its cultural relevance, the potential of video games as a tool for evangelism and the dangers and opportunities of virtual reality becoming more and more real.