The Bottom Half is Red

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Welcome to ”The Bottom Half is Red” with Barron Longstreth. This podcast dives into church growth by focusing on creating cultural excellence. The Bottom Half is Red acts like a mirror, urging leaders to reflect and improve their current practices. Listen now for innovative church operations and strategies to foster creativity and help you discover and develop your distinct voice and brand.

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Episodes

S1E9 - Hey You Matter

What is personality? Personality is the unique and distinctive behavior that characterizes an individual or organization. Simply put, it’s what makes you, You. Barron and Rayna discuss the importance of understanding your organization’s personality and intentionally shaping it. They talk about Hey, You Matter, the motto of The Church Today, and how it has become the personality verbalized. Rayna tells about the slogan’s origin, while Barron lays out practical points for personality assessment. T...

Dec 12, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9

S1E8 - Where Are Your Trash Cans?

Have you ever had someone point something out, like a sound, smell, or sight, that you hadn’t noticed before, but once they did, it was so glaringly obvious you aren’t sure how you missed it? In this episode Barron and Rayna discuss one such discovery…about trash cans. It was a revelation about a small thing but it had an outsized impact on their organizational culture. Barron explains their systematic evaluation process, and how you can use it to find your trash cans. The story revolves around ...

Dec 05, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8

S1E7 - Three Things Every Culture Must Have

Do you want to increase your church’s effectiveness? Do you like TED Talks? It sounds like clickbait, but this episode is a 30-minute power session on how to practically and dynamically improve your organizational culture. Barron discusses three critical core culture components with Pastor Justin Anthony, lead pastor at Bethel Christian Ministries in Bellevue, Nebraska. Justin breaks down each of these points with surgical precision and Apostolic passion. TBHIR Show Notes Visit our website: TheB...

Nov 28, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7

S1E6 - Trust, Pride, and The Art of Delegation

Why is delegation important in organizational leadership? It's far more than just getting someone else to do the work. Barron and Rayna discuss effective delegation and why it's essential for growth and success. They share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the value of creating a culture of excellence and developing a team that can operate without the leader's constant presence. Join us in this incredible conversation about the art of delegation. This episode is unique. We decided ...

Nov 21, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1E5 - How Do I Build A Team?

Have you ever wondered what elements go into creating an effective team? How do you find the right people to lead? Building a great team and choosing the right leaders is essential to the growth of an organization. In the last episode, Pastor Terry Shock talked about how church leaders are responsible for the failure or success of the mission. In this episode, Barron and Rayna tackle this topic and break it down step-by-step. Spoiler Alert: Talent will only get you so far. Learn why they refer t...

Nov 14, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E4 - Establishing a Biblically Centered Culture

We didn’t just walk off the Ark; our church organization should reflect this fact. How do you incorporate contemporary culture without compromising biblical foundations? Pastors Barron Longstreth and Terry Shock explore the crucial topic of establishing a biblically-centered culture within a church setting. Pastor Shock identifies the group of people who are most responsible for the success or failure of the organization. He also reveals the #1 roadblock to a biblically-centered culture. Spoiler...

Nov 07, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1E3 - How to Recognize the Need for Change

How do you recognize the need for change? Change can be painful, but it's nowhere near as painful as being stuck in a place you don't belong. On this episode, Barron Longstreth and Jeff Ralston, lead pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Lake Charles, discuss distinguishing the difference between embracing change for relevance and compromising core beliefs, identifying key indicators for organizational change, providing spiritual and emotional support for leaders during times of change, and effe...

Oct 31, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1E2 - Excellence vs Perfectionism

What do military helicopters and music practice have in common? You're going to discover that today! In a world that often demands perfection, is it possible to achieve excellence without falling into the trap of perfectionism? Discover the psychological roots of perfectionism and how it hinders creativity, productivity, and even mental health. On the flip side, we'll explore the art of setting high standards while embracing imperfections, failures, and the beautiful messiness of life. Join Barr...

Oct 24, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1E1 - Why The Bottom Half is Red

When is the best time to have a life-changing transformative moment? How about driving in small-town Oklahoma? Barron and Rayna Longstreth co-host the inaugural episode of The Bottom Half is Red to dive into the profound effects of that Genesis moment and why they started this podcast. Hint: It's not to teach leaders how to micromanage. They discuss the critical need for cultural excellence in the church and why excellence isn't the destination; it's the starting place from which we should be op...

Oct 17, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Bottom Half is Red Trailer

An introduction to what can be expected from The Bottom Half is Red as well as a sneak preview into some of the exclusive behind the scenes moments available on The Bottom Half is Red Patreon . Music by Lemon Music Studio

Sep 09, 2023•2 min

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