Best Christian Prinz Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 Trailer - The Sound of Space 7:07

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6h ago7:07

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A new season of field recordings is coming up. This time it's all about: The Sound of Space. I will share selected recordings from the last few years where you can experience minimal natural soundfields, for listening, relaxing and contemplating. With each episode I will also share my thoughts on why I find field recording so exciting, and how soun…

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CPP #600 – Behind the Mic with Peyton & Pete 59:46

2d ago59:46

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Six hundred episodes. Over a decade of laughs, lessons, and legendary missteps. For this milestone moment, Church Planter Podcast flips the mic—Chestly Lunday interviews the duo who started it all: Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell. From their earliest interviews using Google Hangouts (complete with digital Dr. Seuss hats), to the infamous “TomTom cou…

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The Fully-Funded Church Planter #3 – Planting in Urban Places 52:02

9d ago52:02

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In this episode of the Fully-Funded Church Planter, Chestly Lunday sits down with Demeko Bivens to talk about the unique dynamics of planting churches in urban environments. Demeko shares what he’s learned about entering a city with humility, listening before leading, and building a church that reflects the diversity and complexity of the people it…

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CPP #599 – Robbie Seay on Worship in Church Planting 54:32

10d ago54:32

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In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Chestly Lunday sits down with worship leader and songwriter Robbie Seay to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of church planting: worship. Together they unpack why worship leaders are more than song leaders, how vision shapes worship culture, and why community is essential for avoiding burnout.…

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CPP #598 – Emanuel Prinz on What Actually Starts Movements 50:42

16d ago50:42

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Church movements are flourishing all over the world, and there's plenty of people lined up to share the secrets with you. But how many times do those movement "principles" really transfer? Not often. Emanuel Prinz has just finished the broadest research on movements to date, and he's made some discoveries on what factors catalyze movements, no matt…

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CPP #597 – Joshua Branham on What Are You Waiting For? 56:20

23d ago56:20

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God has a pattern of using young and inexperienced people to do his work...and yet we rarely do the same. More often than not, we require leaders and church planters to have many years of experience before we give them any responsibility. The result? The average age of pastors is steadily increasing and, eventually, our leadership pipelines will dr…

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CPP #596 – Microchurch: Hype or Holy Spirit 45:01

1M ago45:01

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Unlike other hot topics in the ministry world – like discipleship or leadership – not everyone thinks microchurch is a good idea. It's become a polarizing factor: are you pro microchurch or pro megachurch? Is microchurch of the Holy Spirit or the devil? In this episode, Peyton and Pete discuss the controversy and what they think about building comm…

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CPP #595 – Christina Rivera on Healthy Leadership and Community 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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The weight of spiritual leadership has a tendency to distort our ideas of how to create a healthy culture of community and leadership. Rather than being open-handed and valuing people for their own sake and insights, leaders sometimes become fearful of failure exert too much control. Christina Rivera shares her story of being in high control faith …

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CPP #594 – Mac Lake on Leading Yourself 38:51

2M ago38:51

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Your character shapes the people around and impacts the effectiveness of your ministry. Mac Lake joins Pete and Peyton in this episode to discuss the ins and outs of leading yourself well. They cover emotional intelligence, teachability, and how to change leadership development from being content-oriented to process-oriented. Resources and Links Me…

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CPP #593 – He's Back 39:37

2M ago39:37

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Did Peyton die? Is the podcast finished? These are the questions you've been asking, and now, there are answers. Peyton Jones returns to the Church Planter Podcast with Pete Mitchell! They catch up in this episode and talk Discipology, ChatGPT, and whether they'll ever have an AI co-host. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Missi…

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CPP #592 – How Technology is Shaping the Church 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Forces far beyond our reach are shaping the world around us, and the Church is not built for the community of the future. This episode features a presentation by Chestly Lunday to the heads of technology for major corporations. In it, he explains how the Church got to its current point, why we need to change, and what about our churches need to cha…

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The Fully-Funded Church Planter #2 – Why You Need to Fundraise 44:01

3M ago44:01

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If you're church planting in difficult soil rather than church starting, then it may not be possible to be self-sustaining in the standard three years that many organizations and donors expect. The economics play by different rules and so should your fundraising strategy. In this episode, Demeko share his experience planting in Houston and why it w…

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CPP #591 – Eric Bennett on Near-Death Experiences, Gen Z, and the Future of Faith 55:02

3M ago55:02

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What happens when someone dies and comes back? In this episode, Chestly Lunday sits down with Eric Bennett, creator of the Round Trip Death podcast, who has interviewed hundreds of people who have experienced near-death experiences (NDEs). With nearly 2 million downloads, Eric’s conversations explore the intersection of spiritual encounters, scient…

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CPP #590 – Jeff Kapusta on Fully Alive 38:27

3M ago38:27

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In this episode, Brooks Hamon sits down with Pastor Jeff Kapusta of Lifepoint Church in Wilmington, NC—a seasoned church planter, leader of a thriving faith community, and author of the new book Fully Alive: God’s Will for Everyone Everywhere. Jeff shares the surprising journey that led him to write Fully Alive—including a vocal cord injury that si…

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CPP #589 – Aubrey Sampson on What We Find in the Dark 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Sometimes life hits you unexpectedly. Sometimes it's hard to feel the presence of God. Sometimes you just need a break. In this episode, Aubrey Sampson shares her experiences with grief, including the death of her best friend and co-planter. She explains why we need to practice lament and how to model these situations for our churches. Resources an…

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CPP #588 – David Sunde on Homegrown Disciples 53:42

4M ago53:42

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The Church is great at transferring information, but doesn't always provide opportunities for kids to see faith lived out or to practice what they're learning. Parents however have an enormous opportunity to model Jesus to their kids and explain the heart of God. David Sunde explains how he's done this in his own life and how you can do the same. R…

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CPP #587 – Geoffrey Dudley on Leading Through Storms 45:26

4M ago45:26

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It's said that you're either in the middle of a storm, going into one, or coming out of one. Life is often defined by the storms we experience. Sometimes they seem overwhelming. Bishop Dudley experienced such a storm and it almost defeated him. But God intervened and now he's able to stand on the other side and encourage others to weather their own…

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CPP #586 – Adam Cruz on the Healed Hustle 1:04:24

4M ago1:04:24

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Adam Cruz helps mission-driven leaders sustain a healthy hustle. Too often, success comes at the expense of our health or vice versa. It doesn't have to be that way, but it does take intentionality. Don't miss this episode as Chestly interviews Adam on how to achieve your goals without burning out. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: The…

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CPP #585 – Mike Michalowicz on Standing Out in Your Community 26:52

5M ago26:52

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You want to reach new people in your community, right? But most people who don't attend church services don't pay attention to churches. They drive past five churches to get to the grocery store. So, how do you stand out and get noticed? Small business expert Mike Michalowicz will walk you through how to hear from your community, involve them, and …

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CPP #584 – Drew Hyun on Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Drew Hyun, a church planter and network leader in New York City, explains why life is beautiful, disappointing, and hopeful, and what the Christian response to each of those should be. He unpacks three practices that are essential for Christians: gratitude, grief, and grace. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Beautiful, Disappointing, H…

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CPP #583 – What to Do With Bad Leadership 36:42

5M ago36:42

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Leadership is a learning curve, we won't always get it right and neither will others. How do you know though when the leadership of your church is on the right trajectory or when you need to part ways? Join Peyton and Pete to find out. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: The Unstoppable Church Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBreed Tr…

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The Fully-Funded Church Planter #1 – Challenges in Support Raising 40:17

6M ago40:17

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In partnership with Reliant, we're launching a new series that tackles one of the biggest obstacles in church planting: money. We often discuss new church models for reaching a shifting cultural landscape, but those new models sometimes require new funding models. Raising hundreds of thousands of dollars that starts a three-year sustainability coun…

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CPP #582 – Antjuan Robinson on Making Your Church Known 53:45

6M ago53:45

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Even though God doesn't change, people do and the way we communicate does. Jesus leveraged a lot of communication strategies and methodologies that translate to social media and modern communication. Antjuan Robinson helps us understand the principles behind Jesus' actions and how that helps us spread the Good News through all of our areas of influ…

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CPP #581 – 10x-ing Your Fundraising 57:21

6M ago57:21

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When planting a church, you will probably find that your vision outpaces your funding. So, how do you get funding to advance that vision and mission? Chestly and Pete talk about a system for developing relationships with people that can help you reach your goals. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBre…

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CPP #580 – Tim Elmore on Leading the Next Generation 49:34

6M ago49:34

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We all know that there are noticeable differences between generations, but understanding how to work together and lead across generational divides is now more important than ever. Millennials are increasingly taking over for Boomers and Gen X in church leadership and are navigating how to empower Gen Z for ministry at the same time. With all these …

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CPP #579 – Gina Bianchini on Creating Community 53:08

6M ago53:08

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Community is critical to anyone navigating change, whether it's adapting to a changing world or changing a personal habit. For church leaders, we know that's why Jesus hardwired community into his Church. In this episode, Chestly Lunday is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks and an expert on creating community to discuss the fundamenta…

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CPP #578 – AJ Vaden on Personal Branding 1:10:28

7M ago1:10:28

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The idea of personal branding might sound weird in the ministry world, but that's because we have misconceptions about what it means. Everyone has a personal brand, whether we like it or not. AJ Vaden joins us to explain how to be intentional about your brand, how to make it others-focused, and then how to expand it to reach more people. Resources …

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CPP #577 – Dave Ferguson on Church Innovation 57:35

7M ago57:35

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The world around us is rapidly changing and to reach more people, the way we evangelize and integrate them into our church communities will need to change with it. Chestly Lunday is joined by Dave Ferguson in this episode to discuss how Dave has helped Exponential, Community Christian, and NewThing adapt to innovation. They discuss the implications…

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CPP #576 – The Unstoppable Church 41:41

7M ago41:41

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Churches are dying because they're not on mission and reaching young people. Peyton predicted this in Church Zero over 10 years ago, and now it's happening. That's why the second edition of this book (The Unstoppable Church) is more important now than ever. Check this episode out as Peyton and Pete talk about how to mobilize people onto mission. Re…

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CPP #575 – Walter Kim on Evangelicalism and Politics 38:58

7M ago38:58

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Walter Kim, the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, joins Chestly Lunday for a conversation on how the political climate in the United States is impacting the future of evangelicalism. Whether we like it or not, evangelicalism has grown to have some negative connotations in the United States in spite of many of the good things ev…

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CPP #574 – Jim Wilder on Escaping Enemy Mode 57:12

8M ago57:12

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We live in a time where people are more apt to view others as enemies and treat each other poorly as a result. We reject the possibility of meaningful relationships and maintain a distorted, hostile view of the world. This impacts our ability to make discipleship, which is the primary relational mission of the church. Jim Wilder helps us understand…

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CPP #573 – Prayer and Politics 50:30

8M ago50:30

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During a politically charged season, it's easy to lose sight of what's most important, which is following the heart of God. We're called to pray for our leaders and that's because prayer changes us. Prayer puts things back into perspective and reminds us about who's really on the throne. Listen in as Pete and Peyton talk about the importance of pra…

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CPP #572 – Frank Bealer on Leveraging Space to Influence Your Community 57:42

8M ago57:42

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Churches used to be the primary gathering space of a community, but today we rarely make use of our buildings outside of Sunday mornings. Frank Bealer joins Chestly Lunday on this episode to discuss how churches can leverage their spaces to meet needs in their communities and become a gathering space where people encounter the church and hear the g…

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CPP #571 – Let Go of the Ring Webinar 1:00:42

8M ago1:00:42

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This episode features the recording of a webinar with Peyton Jones and Ralph Moore on Ralph's updated book Let Go of the Ring, which chronicles how his hands on disciple making led to over 2700 churches being planted. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Let Go of the Ring Reliant Mission: reliant.org/cpp NewBreed Training Thanks for list…

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CPP #570 – Addiction and Church Planting 56:29

9M ago56:29

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Addiction has accelerated in recent years and church planters need to know how to deal with substance abuse and other forms of addiction if they want to serve their community. Sooner or later, you're going to encounter addictions that you're not sure how to engage with and in this episode, Peyton and Pete discuss how to handle problems as they aris…

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CPP #569 – Rich Robinson on All Change 35:01

9M ago35:01

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Change is at your doorsteps whether you like it or not. You can either proactively adapt and innovate or you can reactively scramble to cope with how ministry intersects with the world. Rich Robinson helps us understand how to become a disruptor and take people along with us on the journey of change in this episode of the Church Planter Podcast Res…

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CPP #568 – Getting Stuck in Your Church Plant 45:25

9M ago45:25

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When you're planting a church, you'll feel like you're stuck from time to time. No matter what you do, you just can't seem to get traction. Pete and Peyton discuss three of the most common reasons church plants get stuck and how to overcome those obstacles in this episode. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: reliant.org/…

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CPP #567 – Ralph Moore on Letting Go of the Ring 32:25

9M ago32:25

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Ralph Moore is the founder of the Hope Chapel Movement, which has spawned over 2700 churches globally. In this podcast, Peyton Jones interviews Ralph about his journey through ministry and how to let go of personal ambitions to let God work through him. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Let Go of the Ring book Reliant Mission: reliant.…

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CPP #566 – Bari Baumgardner on The Power of Interactive Virtual Events 55:49

10M ago55:49

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Today, anybody can broadcast their church services online, but it's how you broadcast that matters most. Hybrid events typically result in either your physical or your digital audience becoming disengaged. Oftentimes, both are actually disengaged because most church services lack interactive components. Don't miss this episode, where Bari Baumgarnd…

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CPP #565 – The Church's Problem with Discipleship 27:41

10M ago27:41

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In most churches, discipleship is not getting us where we need to go. We still tend to think of discipleship as a program. It lacks purpose and clear outcomes, so it's no wonder we're spinning our tires trying to make disciples and plant churches. Peyton and Pete discuss how our mindset needs to shift in this episode. Resources and Links Mentioned …

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CPP #564 – Mark Lebrun on Digital Discipleship 38:34

10M ago38:34

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At this point, most churches use digital technology in some form, but it's mostly to market events to members or extend the imprint of physical services. We tend to ignore the fact that people go online to meet their needs. Mark Lebrun shares how churches can use their digital platforms to meet real needs and engage culture. Resources and Links Men…

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How Your Church Plant Chooses a Mission 51:43

10M ago51:43

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In a broken world, there are hundreds of missional focuses that you can choose from for your church plant, so how do you figure out what's right for you? Peyton and Pete discuss assess the gift mix of your team, finding a person of peace, prayer, and other elements that factor into determining your mission. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Epi…

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CPP #563 – Justin Gravitt on the Foundation of a Disciplemaking Culture 48:32

10M ago48:32

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Many churches try to implement a discipleship program without first building the foundation of a disciplemaking culture. Later, church leaders are scratching their heads, wondering why discipleship doesn't "work." In this podcast, Justin Gravitt explains why the gap between what Jesus did to make disciples and today's church practices give us diffe…

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CPP #562 – Faith and the Church Planter 47:12

10M ago47:12

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Church planting is the extreme sport of faith building. You have to learn how to trust God if you're going to be successful. In this episode, Peyton and Pete talk about times when their need drove them into greater faith in God and Peyton underscores it with a theology of faith. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Reliant Mission: relian…

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CPP #561 – John D. Hanson on Reaching Business Leaders 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

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John D. Hanson is a top 1% influencer on LinkedIN, so he knows a thing or two about engaging with business leaders. Sadly, the the pressures of leading a business are growing – increased operations costs, recruiting reliable workers, the list could go on. While the pressures increase, the Church is not always ready to provide spiritual support. Che…

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CPP #560 – Brad Hill on Digital Engagement 53:57

11M ago53:57

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How your church uses digital technology is merely an optional outreach method, it's central to how the next generation builds relationships and engages with the world. Young people are spiritually hungry and more willing to get involved and give to missions that change lives, but churches do not know how to communicate or relate through digital pat…

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CPP #559 – What Did it Look Like for Paul to be in the Marketplace? 47:12

11M ago47:12

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When Paul took to tent making to support his ministry, what did that look like? How did he continue reaching the lost while having a marketplace vocation? In this episode, Peyton and Pete use their experience of decades of marketplace ministry to paint a picture of how the Apostle Paul would have built relationships with people while working as a t…

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CPP #558 – Tod Bolsinger on Practicing Change 23:21

11M ago23:21

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During a challenging time, good leaders tend to fall into old habits because those are the things that brought them success int he past. However, when we're facing new challenges, our old habits might just be the things keeping us from achieving future success. In this episode, Tod Bolsinger talks about the need to undo some of these habits in orde…

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CPP #557 – Bill Faris on How Leaders Become Vulnerable to Burnout 48:37

12M ago48:37

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Although pastoral burnout and the reporting of it seem to be on the rise, we're still often shocked when it happens. Too often, we believe that "what you see is what you get" with leaders and we don't realize that support systems were never in place to avoid burnouts and blow ups. Peyton and Pete are joined by Christian counselor Bill Faris to talk…

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CPP #556 – Mac Lake on Misconceptions of Leadership Development in the Church 1:02:01

12M ago1:02:01

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Leadership development isn't always clean and linear, in fact it rarely is! Church leaders are often unprepared for the challenges of developing leaders and consistently rank leadership development as their top struggle. In this episode Mac Lake and Chestly Lunday talk about how to empower the next generation and break out of the patterns that aren…