Best Austin Seminary Podcasts (2026)

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A Better Way to Make Big Life Decisions with Jennie and Zac Allen 21:37

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Every day, we’re making decisions - big and small - about our time, our energy, and our future. In this conversation, Jennie and Zac talk honestly about how they approach decision-making through the lens of surrender, community, and seasonality. From major life moves to everyday yes-or-no choices, this episode offers a grounded, practical framework…

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78: Saint John's Bible with John Ross 33:57

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The Reverend Dr. John F. Ross is the Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, where he shepherds global engagement with the Saint John’s Bible—the first handwritten illuminated Bible in over 500 years. In this episode of The Leader’s Way, Brandon Nappi asks John to tell the…

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77: Being Grounded in the Love of God with Sean Rowe 1:00:06

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In this lively conversation, Brandon, Misty, and Whitney talk with The Most Rev'd Sean Rowe, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mis…

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What to do when you face Spiritual Warfare with Zac and Jennie Allen 17:02

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Jennie and Zac share what it looks like to lead when the weight is heavy, when clarity feels distant, and when faith means stepping out onto the water without being able to see the boat anymore. This episode is an honest reflection on calling, courage, and choosing to keep walking even when the cost feels overwhelming. Resources & Links: Fight Your…

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Feeling helpless? Worthless? Unlovable? Listen the this. 33:08

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This message is a wake-up call. Jennie unpacks the spiritual war happening in our generation - not just out there in the world, but in our minds. If you’ve been feeling the darkness get darker, the pressure get heavier, or the lies get louder… you are not imagining it. But the light is getting brighter too. And God is raising up an army. Jennie sha…

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76: Walking with Survivors of Gun Violence with Nelba Márquez-Greene 59:31

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In this tender and powerful episode, Leader’s Way host Brandon Nappi interviews Nelba Márquez-Greene, a devoted advocate for survivors of gun violence and someone who has been named one of the “Ten Women Changing the World,” according to People Magazine’s October 2019 issue. A Community Scholar at the Yale School of Public Health, Nelba also hosts…

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And They Went with Haste: The Urgency of Gospel Ministry

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The post And They Went with Haste: The Urgency of Gospel Ministry appeared first on Southern Equip.By R. Albert Mohler Jr.

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The Real Reason You Feel Stuck 17:49

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We all want transformation - but so many of us feel stuck. Jennie shares why change might not be happening in your life and the subtle ways we wait for God to do what He’s actually invited us to participate in. This episode dives into the tension between grace and discipline, how spiritual growth really happens, and the small daily rhythms that lea…

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Fighting back against burnout 13:22

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This episode is all about burnout, pressure, and what happens when we’re doing good things but feel completely worn out. Jennie shares how exhaustion often comes not from the work God gave us - but from the expectations, control, and fear we add on top of it. She talks about learning to keep her head down, stay in her lane, ask for help, and trust …

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75: The Seminarian Takeover! 59:40

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If you’re considering applying to Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, this episode is for you! It’s the SEMINARIAN TAKEOVER episode of The Leader’s Way Podcast. Berkeley Divinity School at Yale students Whitney Kimball Coe ’26, Misty Krasawski ‘26, and Jae Kirkland Rice ’27, pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be at seminary and divinity schoo…

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If You Want Deep Community, Start Here with Allie Schnacky and Austin Armstrong 40:55

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Jennie and Zac sit down with newly engaged couple Allie Schnacky and Austin Armstrong to talk dating, engagement, conflict, and what it looks like to build real community when it would be easier to walk away. They share how living in community has forced them to reconcile, forgive, and stay on mission together instead of canceling each other when i…

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How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: Co-Leadership Builds Stronger Teams 27:38

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Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 4: How Co-Leadership Builds Stronger Teams | The 3 Covenants What if leadership didn’t have to be lonely? In this final episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast series Building the Team of Your Dreams, Austin Ryan and Ben Barfield unpack what it looks like to lead together without losing unity. …

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Will I always feel lonely? 16:09

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Loneliness is everywhere right now. We’re more connected than ever, yet more isolated than any generation before us. In this episode, Jennie talks about why community feels so hard today and how God designed us to live deeply connected lives. You’ll hear Jennie share what she's learned from decades of studying loneliness, why our culture is stacked…

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74: “Have You Met the Community?” with Claire Brown and Austin Sauerbrei 44:54

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What does “community” actually mean? Is community something we achieve or is it something we practice? Claire Brown and Austin Sauerbrei are partners, parents, and community practitioners, living and working in small town rural America. Claire is the rector of a small Episcopal church and Austin is a community organizer with the 50+ year-old statew…

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73: It's Okay to Have Jesus and a Therapist with Joseph Yoo 57:15

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Joseph Yoo was baptized, raised, and ordained in the United Methodist Church, and is now an Episcopalian priest and the planter of Mosaic Episcopal Church located in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. Joseph is the author of When the Saints Go Flying In: Stories About Faith, Life, and Everything in Between and is known for his dynamic presence on Insta…

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What Does The Bible Really Say About Divorce? | With Lysa Terkeurst and Joel Muddamalle 43:08

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Divorce was never the story Lysa TerKeurst wanted - but it became the story she had to live. In this powerful conversation, Jennie sits down with Lisa and theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle to talk about unwanted divorce, what the Bible actually says about it, and how God meets us in the most devastating parts of our lives. If you’ve walked through div…

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How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: Building a Healthy Team Culture that Lasts 25:30

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Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 3: How to Build a Healthy Team Culture That Lasts You’ve heard what the 3 Covenants are—now it’s time to learn how to actually live them out. In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin Ryan and Ben Barfield share practical ways to implement and reinforce the 3 Covenants in your min…

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Why am I still anxious? 20:21

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Anxiety is everywhere right now - in our homes, our friendships, our every day lives. We’re carrying more than humans were ever built to hold. In this episode, Jennie gets honest about her own anxious season and what helped her climb out of the spiral. You’ll hear why anxiety isn’t a sin, why you don’t have to hide it, and how healing often begins …

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Episode 12 - William Greenway on Moral Realism Theory and U.S. Health Care 1:20:45

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In this episode, Insights editor, Crystal Silva-McCormick, interviews William Greenway on his article in the latest issue of Insights titled, "Moral Realism Theory and U.S. Health Care."

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72: Rumi, Love, and Mysticism with Omid Safi 1:08:49

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Omid Safi was raised in a Muslim family where mystical poetry, particularly “love” poetry, and spirituality, were the currency of daily life. Poetry still “perfumes” Omid's social interactions, intellectual pursuits, and his curiosity about the ways religion, love, and justice intersect. Safi is a professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University. He…

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Faculty Testimonies: Bruce Ware, Erin Austin and Ryan Lister

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The post Faculty Testimonies: Bruce Ware, Erin Austin and Ryan Lister appeared first on Southern Equip.By R. Albert Mohler Jr., Bruce Ware, Erin Austin, Ryan Lister

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Waiting or Wasting Time? | With DawnCheré Wilkerson 39:55

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Waiting isn’t wasted. In the “slow burn” seasons - infertility, unanswered prayers, long obedience - God forms identity, deepens trust, and writes better stories than we could plan. DawnCheré shares a raw, hope-filled framework for living faithfully in the middle: worship as a daily rhythm, community as oxygen, gratitude as a superpower, and surren…

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Hebrews 1:1-3

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The post Hebrews 1:1-3 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Stephen Wellum

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The Messy Middle 17:53

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Most of life isn’t a launch or a finish line. It’s the middle, mundane, conflicted, unglamorous, and that’s exactly where God grows our maturity, resilience, and trust. Jennie names the “messy middle” we all live in: between starting and celebrating, between intention and fruit. Looking at scripture, parenting moments, and the behind-the-scenes of …

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71: Why We Practice - reflection and meditation with Brandon Nappi 27:18

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We practice meditation because the present moment is the only place where we can truly find ourselves, love others, and be loved by the divine. This is why we gather, why we sit, why we breathe together. We practice surrendering to what lies beyond our control and responding rather than reacting to life's challenges. We cultivate curiosity about wh…

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Psalm 23

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The post Psalm 23 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Justin Irving

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The Honest Conversation About Marriage You Need to Hear with Zac and Jennie Allen 33:25

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Jennie and Zac sit down to tell the story of how they met, fell in love, got married young, and somehow made it through the messy years that almost broke them. From long-distance letters to counseling breakthroughs, they talk honestly about what it takes to build something that lasts. They share the lessons they’ve learned about dating, engagement,…

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2 Kings 4:8-37

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The post 2 Kings 4:8-37 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Scott Long

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How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: 11 Reasons for Covenant Relationships 32:22

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Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 2: Build Loyal Teams That Last What if the secret to building loyal, drama-free teams wasn’t about management strategy—but about relationships? In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, Austin Ryan and Ben Barfield share 11 powerful reasons why living in covenant relationships can transf…

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What I Wish I Knew In My 20's 16:38

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Your 20s are overwhelming, daunting, and humbling in every way. So many of us fight to build the perfect plan, be known, and get it all right. In this episode Jennie talks things she wishes she would have known in her 20's - about letting go of our plans, saying "yes" to God over and over again, and finding community where you can be fully known. I…

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70: On Revenge with James Kimmel 53:12

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What do we do with our pain? It’s an important spiritual question, and one that Brandon Nappi explores with James Kimmel, Jr., JD, on this episode of Within, a contemplative segment of The Leader's Way Podcast, that explores the convergence of mental health, art, and spirituality through authentic conversations across traditions about personal and …

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Philippians 1:12-18

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The post Philippians 1:12-18 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Chris Parrish

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The Cost Of Obedience with Joe L Barnes 28:37

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What if the point isn’t platform, but friendship with God? Jennie sits down with Joe L. Barnes -worship leader, Grammy-winning songwriter (“Promises”), and tender shepherd-at-heart - to talk about obeying God’s voice, writing songs from real pain, and letting Jesus define success. Joe shares how intimacy with God has become the anchor of his callin…

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Luke 7:36-47

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The post Luke 7:36-47 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Wes Pastor

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Church Hurt Is Real - But Don’t Walk Away Yet 15:44

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If you’ve ever been hurt by broken people in the Church - this episode is for you. Jennie opens a raw and honest conversation about church hurt and what it means to still believe in the beauty of God’s design for the body of Christ. From her own story of planting a church to worshiping in mud-floored sanctuaries across the world, Jennie reminds us …

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69: Believing with Lauren Jackson 1:01:35

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Lauren Jackson is a religion columnist for the New York Times where she is the associate editor and writer for The Morning, the Times's flagship daily newsletter. Over the past year, she has been deeply involved in reporting on belief. Lauren developed 'Believing,' a project that explores how we experience religion and spirituality in contemporary …

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Psalm 19

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The post Psalm 19 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Abraham Kuruvilla

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Pressure, Purpose, and the Power of Following Jesus with Reece Weaver 31:05

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Jennie sits down with Reece Weaver - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and breakout voice from Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts - to talk calling, character, and choosing to represent something bigger than yourself. Reece shares her journey from a three-year-old dancer to D1 athlete to DCC, plus the unexpected spotlight of a hit Netflix show and how she’s …

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Psalm 102

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The post Psalm 102 appeared first on Southern Equip.By Oren Martin

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How to Build the Team of Your Dreams: The 3 Covenants 26:10

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Season 5: How to Build the Team of Your Dreams Episode 1: The 3 Covenants: End Workplace Conflict & Build Trust Not every person on every team gets along—and that can derail the mission fast. In this episode of the Worship Catalyst Podcast, host Austin Ryan sits down with long-time ministry partner Ben Barfield to introduce The 3 Covenants: Buildin…

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Is it the Voice of God or is it All in My Head? 17:34

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In this episode, Jennie talks honestly about what it means to hear from God. For some, it’s a controversial topic, but Jennie shares how God leads her through His Word, His Spirit, prayer, community, and everyday life and how learning His voice brings safety, peace, and freedom that’s better than a plan. You’ll hear: Why Scripture is the foundation…