Best Josh Daugherty Podcasts (2025)

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EP 149 - How to Get Your Church’s December Guests Back in January, with Ryan Wakefield 27:06

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Church Fuel CEO, Ryan Wakefield, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy, dialogue on what pastors and church leaders should focus on as they head into the holidays. Their major focus is not only on Christmas invites but even MORE on getting those December guests to return for whatever you have planned for January. Ryan is also giving away three …

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EP 147 - Dealing with Conflict in the Church - Tim Barker 18:39

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Every church will eventually encounter conflict. It’s a tough but essential challenge for growth and unity. In today’s podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Pastor Tim Barker, the South Texas Network Superintendent, who oversees more than 300 churches and nearly 1,000 pastors. With decades of experience, he understands how to lead through…

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EP 148 - Is Deconstruction in the Church Really the Right Thing to Be Doing? - Bobby Gourley 12:22

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In this podcast, we talk with Leaders.Church member pastor Bobby Gourley, on the topic of Deconstruction in the Church. This discussion will clarify for many, what is good and what is bad about deconstruction. Pastor Bobby challenges all of us to seek God in the leadership of our churches. In doing so, we need to always separate what has become acc…

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EP 146 - God’s Direction to Lead the Church Through Needed Change - Nichole Schreiber 18:11

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In this podcast, we talk with Erie, PA lead pastor, Nichole Schreiber, about change. We talk about things that seem simple to us yet are not. You must hear her story of removing a couple of pews in an 80s-style church. Wow! Did that hit the fan! A pastor needs to factor in God’s will in making change, possibly doing changes in seasons, and then rea…

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EP 145 - How to Prepare Sermons Week-In and Week-Out - Darryl Wootton 19:22

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In today’s podcast, we speak with denominational leader, Darryl Wootton on the great topic of Sermon Preparation. In the pastorate, we all know Sundays keep coming at us. Darryl talks very openly about the system he used over the years to bring order and structure to his sermon prep time. His family knows it, and his team knows it. In all cases, ev…

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EP 143 - Does Community Engagement Really Make a Difference for the Kingdom? - Walter Harvey 18:41

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Join us today in conversation with Wisconsin pastor Walter Harvey. The Lord has led Pastor Walter to unleash the Big C church from the small c church. And in doing so, their church has seen community transformation and engagement. We clearly understand that Sundays keep coming at us every week. We know of our need to care for the Body. This podcast…

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EP 144 - Lionhearted - David Lindell & Brandon Lindell 29:03

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Authors David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Leaders.Church Co-Founder, Dick Hardy to talk about the genesis of their newly released book, Lionhearted: A Man's Guide to Living Focused, Fulfilled & Fearless. They talk about what it means to live a life as a full devoted man of God, modeling what God intended in His creation of the male of…

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EP 142 - Staffing in the Local Church - John Daugherty 14:22

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In today’s episode, we talk with Pastor John Dougherty as he gives guidance to 190 churches, their pastors, and constituencies in Georgia. He encourages pastors to be open to how the Lord might be working on the heart of a volunteer to think of going into ministry. We can facilitate that when we build farm teams of leading volunteers who could begi…

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EP 141 - Using the Entirety of the Church’s Building to Build Engagement in the Church - Josh Dominguez 19:40

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In this episode, we talk with Refresh LED Founder, Josh Dominquez, about the uses for LED walls in churches of all sizes. His intent is to help draw people to greater engagement in the church. He uses the term “Digital Legos”. Josh references that LED walls are all designed to augment the movement of the Holy Spirit in the church. To the pastor, “Y…

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EP 140 - Isolation in the Pastorate - Gene Roncone 19:49

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Join us as we spend time in conversation with denominational executive Gene Roncone, who leads 160 churches, 525 ministers, and 44,000 constituents in Colorado and Utah. He discusses a crisis need among pastors and that is their isolation from others, including other pastors. Pastor Gene uses the phrase that “too many pastors are locking the door f…

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EP 139 - Taking the Worship Team Mechanics to a New Level - Jeremiah Grube 20:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Grube, CEO of OnSong, to explore how the OnSong app is transforming the way worship leaders and pastors manage their worship ministries. By streamlining the organization of worship music, OnSong frees up valuable time for worship leaders and pastors to focus on leading worship and connecting with their tea…

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Discover the Breakthrough System that 3,500+ Pastors Have Used to Grow the Church 17:14

10M ago17:14

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Even the best leaders don’t have the keys today for tomorrow’s growth. The answers you need to grow your church are out there—in the minds and hearts of leaders who are already where you want to be. And if you could fly yourself to their churches, sit down with them over a cup of coffee, you’d be set. But that’s tough. You might not have the resour…

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EP 138 - What is AI Going to Mean for Pastors - Bobby Gourley 14:07

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – You can be afraid of AI, or you can use it to further the Gospel. That’s a major piece of the conversation we had with Alabama pastor, Bobby Gourley. AI should never diminish your time digging into the word to prepare Spirit-anointed sermons. However, it can do so much to streamline your everyday tasks in the leadersh…

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EP 137 - Criticism In Ministry - Nichole Schreiber 20:59

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Have you ever felt criticism while serving in ministry? Welcome to the club! In today's Church Tips Podcast Pastor Nichole Schreiber and Jonathan Hardy do a deep dive into how to deal with criticism in the church. You want everyone to love everything you do as a pastor, but that never happens. As a lead pastor for the last 7 years, Pastor Nichole p…

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EP 136 - Why Pastors Should Be Involved in Politics - Alex Bryant 19:12

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Pastors are uniquely position to greatly influence their community, not only in the church building, but also the local regulations, laws, and procedures. Alex Bryant and Richard Hardy talk about the importance of Pastors being involved in local, and national, politics. Alex Bryant is a disciple, husband, father, author, speaker, pastor, professor,…

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EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones 15:09

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Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor. Read the full transcript, watch t…

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EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened... 22:45

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There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…

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EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation 17:08

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Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…

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EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers! 19:41

2y ago19:41

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Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-r…

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EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes 15:40

2y ago15:40

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Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, S…

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EP 130 - Mark Johnson - Jonathan Hardy Helped Grow Our Volunteer Core 23:34

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Join Dick Hardy & Jonathan Hardy, as they sit down with Pastor Mark Johnson to discuss Arrow Striker and his 4-week sermon series and the impact they had on Pastor Mark and his church. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/134-mark-johnson-jonathan-hardy-helped-grow…

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EP 129 - Walter Harvey - Succession Planning in the Urban Context 19:10

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Join Dick Hardy as he sits down with Pastor Walter Harvey to discuss succession planning in the urban context. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/135-walter-harvey-succession-planning-in-the-urban-context/By Leaders.Church

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EP 127 - Dick Hardy - Raising Pastor's Kids to Love Jesus 14:17

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Get ready to gain profound insights as Dick Hardy opens up about his personal experiences, sharing the joys, hurdles, and moments of triumph encountered while raising children in ministry. This podcast is a must-listen for busy church leaders and parents seeking practical guidance and effective strategies to navigate the intricate balance of nurtur…

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126 - George Westlake - Raising Kids in Ministry 13:00

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Join Dick Hardy in this episode of the Church Tips Podcast as he sits down with George Westlake, Senior Pastor of Sheffield Family Life Center, for an insightful discussion on "Raising Kids in Ministry." Gain invaluable wisdom as Westlake shares his experiences, highlighting the joys, struggles, and triumphs of parenting while being fully engaged i…

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EP 128 - George Westlake - Circles of Leadership 24:06

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By Leaders.Church, Dick Hardy, George Westlake

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125 - Jim Bradford - Lead So Others Can Follow 15:11

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In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jim Bradford of Central Assembly about his book, Lead So Others Can Follow. Bradford shares his passion for seeing lay leaders and pastors re-integrate their spirituality with their leadership in their day-to-day dealing with those around them. Written with busy pastors and leaders in min…

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EP 124 - Christians and Social Media - David Lindell 26:45

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Church Tips Podcast, we explore a different perspective on social media engagement. Join David Lindell, Executive Ministry Pastor at James River Church, as he shares insights on the importance of refraining from posting about people/ministries with whom we disagree and even those who may be wrong on social m…

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EP 123 - Delayed Destiny - Interview with Jeffery Portmann 15:32

3y ago15:32

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Do you ever feel stuck? You’re doing everything possible to move forward and experience growth, but the breakthrough you’re looking for just isn’t happening. Join church planter and director of the Church Multiplication Network, Jeffery Portmann, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Jonathan Hardy as they talk about Jeffery Portmann's new book, Delayed De…

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EP 122 - How to Equip & Develop the Worship Team - Jeff Deyo 22:26

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Set your team up for success and grow your ministry by building up and developing the worship team members. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they talk about equipping and developing your worship team members. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship P…

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EP 121 - Worship Team Expectations - Jeff Deyo 23:13

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Set expectations for your worship team to decrease burnout and increase participation! By communicating what is expected, your worship team members can focus on what's important, instead of worrying about what might happen. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss practical ways to cle…

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EP 120 - How Do We Increase Worship Engagement in Your Congregation - Jeff Deyo 21:02

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Engagement and participation of your congregation is crucial as you develop and grow in your worship ministry. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they discuss ways to increase participation, and keep the congregation engaged. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.c…

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EP 119 - What is Worship? - Jeff Deyo 23:18

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Worship expands beyond the stage and the team, it's a lifestyle. Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they begin the discussion on what it means to live and lead a life of worship. The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gap…

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EP 118 - 4 Principles to Engage Your Congregation in Worship 19:18

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In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about tearing down the walls in your congregation and encouraging them to engage in worship. These 4 keys can help you bring your worship ministry to the next level! The Worship Leadership Track by Jeff Deyo is LIVE! http://leaders.church/worship PDF's: https://leaders.church/gaps https://leaders.church/honor ----- …

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EP 117 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 2 12:31

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In this episode, Jeff Deyo continues the discussion about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified …

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EP 116 - Responding to Worship Criticism, Part 1 15:39

3y ago15:39

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In this episode, Jeff Deyo talks about dealing with criticism as a worship leader. Criticism can be a tough topic to deal with when it comes to people's music preferences and styles of worship. While we can't please everyone, we can serve everyone, and knowing how to respond to criticism will make all the difference. Be notified when the Worship Le…

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EP 115 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 2 11:59

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In this video, Jeff Deyo is continuing the discussion on the nitty gritty life of a worship pastor. In this episode, we're talking about getting started as a worship pastor, balancing ministry with personal life, and more. If you're new to the worship pastor position or want to brush up on some of the basics, this video is for you! Join us as we di…

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EP 114 - The Nitty Gritty of the Worship Pastor’s Life, Part 1 12:52

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Before the worship team begins to sing, there are countless hours of rehearsals, preparations, team coordination, and emails. Worship pastors and leaders need to understand the foundational components of leading a team before they take the stage and lead your congregation in worship. Former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, dives into the Nitty Gr…

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EP 113 - Your Guide to Seamless Worship Transitions 16:08

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Don't drag your feet on worship transitions. They may seem complicated and require hours of thought and testing, but in reality, they can be simple and easy to train your worship team! Join former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, and Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy, as they approach and tackle the often-awkward transitions between worship so…

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EP 112 - How to Work in Unison with the Worship Production Team 13:37

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Don’t allow the tension between your worship team and production team to grow. Alleviate that tension and bring them together. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to alleviate tension, and communicate efficiently with the production team. Worship Team Rehearsal Blog: https://l…

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EP 111 - How To Keep Worship Teams Engaged During Rehearsal 15:21

3y ago15:21

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The best, godly worship teams can still have trouble staying focused. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss tips to overcome distractions during worship practice and how to keep rehearsals fun AND productive! Worship Team Effectiveness Blog: https://leaders.church/6-steps-for-increas…

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110 - Navigate Tough Worship Conversations 17:47

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Even good, godly worship teams hit bumps in the road. Sometimes tough conversations are inevitable in any leadership role including that of the Lead Pastor and the Worship Leader. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and former Sonicflood lead singer, Jeff Deyo, as they discuss ways to have those hard conversations with worship team members. I…

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109 - Celebrate your Worship Team 17:17

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Celebrating your worship team is crucial for increasing team morale and team development. Join Leaders.Church Co-Founder Dick Hardy and Sonicflood former lead singer, Jeff Deyo as they discuss ways to show sincere appreciation for the worship team. Whether you are the lead pastor, worship leader, or part of the production team, it's important to gi…

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108 - Keys to Getting Your Book in People's Hands 13:55

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It's one thing to print a book, but how do you actually get it into people's hands? Books don't just jump off the shelves, there are strategic things you have to do. In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we're going to be sharing tips to get the book out there. We encourage you to go back and listen to the previous episodes. Ep. 104: Pastor, …

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107 - Publishing on a Budget 11:52

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Here's a recap of the titles for the last three episodes: Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! Ep 106: The Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing a Book Today we're going to talk about the options available to you for publishing your book. There is the more traditional option, where a publisher picks up your manu…

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106 - Busy Pastor's Guide to Writing 17:09

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Here's a recap of the titles for the last two episodes: Ep. 104: Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? Ep. 105: Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. God wants to use your sphere of influence to get messages out that He has bir…

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105 - Arrow Striker is LIVE for You! 14:47

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In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about Arrow Striker going LIVE! In Arrow Striker, you’ll discover how to live every single day with purpose so you can have an eternal impact on the people around you. This is an incredible book, for both pastors and the people in their churches. For today ONLY, we are offering five $50 Amazon gif…

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UPDATE: The #1 Amazon Best Seller…Sabotaged! 6:59

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In this episode, co-hosts Dick & Jonathan Hardy share a brief update on how Arrow Striker became a #1 best seller in another Amazon category Monday night and what that did to Amazon's inventory. Fortunately, there's still hope to grab your copy as more books will be available at any hour! What does this mean for now? 1) You can still buy the book e…

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104 - Pastor, Got a Book Idea in You? 16:05

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In this episode of the Church Tips podcast, we talk about the #1 action you need to take to get your book from concept to print. Many pastors and ministry leaders have something to say, and they have a desire to put those thoughts into a book. If you find yourself in this situation, this episode is for you. Jonathan Hardy, first-time author and co-…

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103 - Chase Replogle - The 5 Masculine Instincts 15:53

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In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, pastor and author Chase Replogle unpacks his new book, The 5 Masculine Instincts. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/103-chase-replogle-the-5-masculine-instincts/ The 5 Masculine Instincts Book RESOURCES FOR MINISTRY: https:…

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102 - Louie Giglio - At the Table with Jesus 14:38

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In this episode of the Church Tips Podcast, author Louie Giglio is unpacking his new book, At the Table with Jesus. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources: https://leaders.church/podcast/102-louie-giglio-at-the-table-with-jesus/ At the Table with Jesus Book Link Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table…