Talking Church
River Valley Network
Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
Episodes
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Jun 4, 2024 • 41min
Can Christians Have a Voice in American Politics?
Talking Church Episode 123: Logan is joined by Pastor Rob on this week’s episode. They talk about the challenges of maintaining religious freedom in today’s culture and the balance between faith and political involvement.
May 28, 2024 • 51min
How This Pastor Went From 20k Followers to 200k+ Followers
Talking Church Episode 122: On this week’s episode, Logan is joined by Pastor Aaron Burke and his assistant Brandon Martinelli from Radiant Church. They talk about the strategy that has gone into growing Pastor Aaron’s social platform over the last year.
May 21, 2024 • 39min
Rob Ketterling | Keep Your Inheritance (ARC Conf. 2024)
This week’s episode of the podcast is a message from Pastor Rob that he preached at this year’s ARC Conference. “You can go as fast as you were created as long as you keep your inheritance with you!”
May 14, 2024 • 35min
Swallow Your Pride, It’s Just A Title (How to Serve Your Leader Well)
Talking Church Episode 120: On this week’s episode Logan is joined by Pastor Daralee Utecht. They discuss the invaluable lessons learned while serving in various capacities within ministry, emphasizing the importance of humility, service, and recognizing God's calling in every season.
May 7, 2024 • 46min
Does it Matter How Worship Leaders Dress?
Talking Church Episode 119: Logan is joined by Worship Pastors Ryan Williams and Canaan Baca on this week’s episode. They discuss writing worship music, navigating the tension between authenticity and performance, and if it matters how worship leaders dress.
Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 3min
When Pastors Don't Get Along
Talking Church Episode 118: On this week’s episode of the podcast Logan is joined by Pastor Rob and Joe Anderson. Joe and Pastor Rob open up about their tumultuous journey from estrangement to reconciliation. They discuss the power of forgiveness and the beauty of restored friendships.
Apr 23, 2024 • 42min
Why Gen Z Doesn't Care What You Think
Episode 117: Pastor & Evangelist Micah MacDonald sits down with Logan to talk about Generation Z and the importance of understanding who is coming and what is coming as a leader. Pastor Micah brings some startling statistics to the conversation.
Apr 16, 2024 • 47min
Nathan Finochio - We Exist to Worship God
Talking Church Episode 116: This week’s episode of the podcast is a rewind to last year’s River Valley Conference. Nathan Finochio talks about why we exist as a church. We exist to worship God! If you want to watch the video from River Valley Conference you can find it on YouTube!
Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
4 Ways Our Church Avoided DEI Pitfalls
Talking Church Episode 115: Logan is joined by Alisha Gelhar and Portia Allen, who are the founders of Imago Dei on this week's episode. They discuss the ways that River Valley Church has avoided DEI pitfalls."You might not always know what to do, but there is always a way forward!"
Apr 2, 2024 • 43min
Using Film For More Than Announcements
Talking Church Episode 114: Logan is joined by two members of River Valley’s film team to talk about the behind-the-scenes of the behind-the-scenes team. They explore the nuances of project management, the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in storytelling, and the strategies for preparing volunteers to share their stories authentically on camera.
