What does it mean to be human in an age that celebrates the destruction of the sacred? In this timely episode, Ed Stetzer sits down with renowned historian and author Carl Trueman to discuss his latest work, The Desecration of Man . Following the success of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self , Trueman explores how the rejection of external authority and the ascent of "expressive individualism" have led us to a point where we no longer just ignore meaning—we actively delight in smashing it. ...
May 26, 2026•36 min•Ep. 502
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/news/503438-joby-martin-pastors-understand-grace.html Joby Martin joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what happens when a church leader has truly been run over by the "grace train" and understands the profound love and grace of God. Last week, we ran our second-most listened to episode of the year, with Jennie Allen. Jennie explains why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take ...
Jan 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 501
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464670-jennie-allen-church-leaders-emotions.html In our next most listened to episode of 2024, Jennie Allen joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why our emotions are good gifts from God and how that truth fits with the command to take every thought captive. Last week, we revisited our conversation with Jon Acuff, who shared why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a ...
Dec 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 500
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/466196-jon-acuff-success-without-destroying-church.html In our top performing episode of 2024, Jon Acuff joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church leaders should wholeheartedly pursue their potential and how they can do so in a way that honors God. Last week, Dr. Libin Abraham joined us to share what God has taught him about the calling of a pastor and the importance of focusing on the local church. Check out...
Dec 22, 2024•39 min•Ep. 499
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502503-libin-abraham-gods-job-description-pastor.html Dr. Libin Abraham joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what God has taught him about the calling of a pastor and the importance of focusing on the local church. Barna CEO David Kinnaman joined us last week to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can best disciple their people. Check out our conversation with him here: https://chur...
Dec 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 498
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/502143-david-kinnaman-pastors-skill-set-preaching.html Barna CEO David Kinnaman joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can most effectively disciple their people. Nona Jones joined us last week to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Check out our conversation with her here: https://chur...
Dec 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 497
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501752-nona-jones-rejection-gift-god.html Nona Jones joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift. Dr. Jody Dean joined us last week to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry's personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Check out our...
Dec 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 496
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/501014-jody-dean-church-administration.html Dr. Jody Dean joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain why church administration is an essential part of ministry and how, far from taking away from ministry's personal side, administration supports and empowers pastoral care. Rev. Dr. John Dickson joined us last week to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as we...
Nov 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 495
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500763-john-dickson-good-evil-church-history.html Rev. Dr. John Dickson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the historical impact of Christianity, the importance of acknowledging the church's failures as well as its contributions, and how Christians should engage with culture today. Mike Cosper joined us last week where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explained the dangers of ideological movements within...
Nov 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 494
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500594-mike-cosper-church-leaders-resist-banality-evil.html Mike Cosper joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" where, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt, he explains the dangers of ideological movements within the church and shares how church leaders can resist being captivated by anything other than the gospel. Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joined us last week to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and ministry, emphas...
Nov 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 493
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500253-chris-adams-pastors-helping-mental-health.html Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the critical intersection of mental health and ministry, emphasizing the special role church leaders play in helping other people's mental health and the unique challenges pastors face with their own. Mark Matlock joined us last week to share what the data shows about the "spiritually curious," the distin...
Nov 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 492
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499840-mark-matlock-pastors-spiritually-curious.html Mark Matlock joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what the data shows about the "spiritually curious," the distinctions between this group and other non-Christians, and how to engage with the spiritually curious effectively. Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff joined us last week to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized cul...
Oct 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 491
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/499474-sean-mcdowell-timothy-muehlhoff-church-leaders-cancel-culture.html Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the challenges of navigating disagreements in today's polarized culture, highlighting the importance of empathy, truth, and building relationships. Beth Moore joined us last week to explore the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasized the importance of a t...
Oct 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 490
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498960-beth-moore-bible-teaching.html Beth Moore joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the art of compelling Bible teaching. She emphasizes the importance of a teacher's relationship with God and addresses the nuts and bolts of preparation, as well as the role of criticism in a teacher's journey. Lysa TerKeurst joined us last week to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context ...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 489
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/498523-lysa-terkeurst-respond-trust-broken.html Lysa TerKeurst joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss how to navigate trust issues in relationships, particularly in the context of church leadership. She also addresses the topic of church hurt and shares how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries. Dave Ferguson joined us last week to share how church leaders can go beyond...
Oct 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 488
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497963-dave-ferguson-building-culture-outreach.html Dave Ferguson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how church leaders can go beyond holding evangelistic events and actually build a culture of outreach in their congregations. Eric Geiger joined us last week to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another. Check out our c...
Oct 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 487
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/497425-eric-geiger-values-drive-behavior.html Eric Geiger joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss key elements of church leadership, including mission, vision and strategy–and the importance of not confusing them with one another. Dr. D.A. Carson joined us last week to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians. Check o...
Sep 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 486
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/496480-d-a-carson-tgc-theological-vision-ministry.html Dr. D.A. Carson joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about the origins of The Gospel Coalition, the importance of a theological vision for ministry, and leadership lessons from 1 Corinthians. Dr. Crawford Loritts joined us last week to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Check out our conversation with h...
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 485
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Chec...
Sep 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 484
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom join "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Rich Villodas joined us last week to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on the narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. https://...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 483
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492859-rich-villodas-pitfalls-pastors-narrow-path-jesus.html Rich Villodas joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what it means to follow Jesus on his narrow path and the dangers pastors face as they do so. Dr. J.D. Greear joined us last week to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without directing their congregations on how to vote. Check out our conve...
Aug 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 482
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/492291-j-d-greear-pastors-remember-election-year.html Dr. J.D. Greear returns the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share insights into how pastors can navigate this election year well and be clear on biblical truths without telling their congregations how to vote. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on...
Aug 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 481
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491746-max-lucado-elders-changing-mind.html Max Lucado joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what he believes about the end times and how he and his elders have navigated Max changing his views on secondary doctrines. Priscilla Shirer joined us last week to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, "The Forge." Check out our conversation with her ...
Aug 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 480
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/491149-priscilla-shirer-church-leaders-mentorship-accountability.html Priscilla Shirer joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss being a true disciple of Jesus, the importance of accountability for church leaders, and her new movie, "The Forge." Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined us last week to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–o...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 479
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490731-tod-bolsinger-trying-harder-crisis.html Dr. Tod Bolsinger joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain the common mistakes even good leaders make during a crisis and how church leaders can be prepared to face a crisis when–not if–one comes. Sam Allberry joined us last week to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn't seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors...
Jul 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 478
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/490194-sam-allberry-avoid-unpreaching-gospel.html Sam Allberry joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what he learned when his church had biblical teaching, but the gospel didn't seem to be permeating the culture. Sam explains how pastors can have orthodox preaching while also promoting a culture of "gospel safety." Brad Hill joined us last week to explain just how valuable a resource the internet can be for pastors an...
Jul 24, 2024•39 min•Ep. 477
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489710-brad-hill-ed-stetzer-spiritually-open-google.html Brad Hill joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to explain just how valuable a resource the internet can be for pastors and why digital ministry is not merely an on-ramp to get people into church. Dr. Benjamin Conner joined us last week to share lessons God has taught him about doing ministry alongside people with disabilities and the steps church leaders can take to be ...
Jul 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 476
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489319-benjamin-conner-church-leaders-people-with-disabilities.html Dr. Benjamin Conner joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share lessons God has taught him about doing ministry alongside people with disabilities and the steps church leaders can take to be supportive of that community. Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry joined us last week to discuss what leaders need to know about key aspects of leadership, including establishing tru...
Jul 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 475
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/489021-justyn-terry-raise-up-future-leaders.html Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to discuss what leaders need to know about key aspects of leadership, including establishing trust, developing a vision statement, and remaining faithful in the everyday tasks that come with the job. Justin Brierley joined us last week to share how he has seen the New Atheism decline over the years and what church leade...
Jul 03, 2024•36 min•Ep. 474
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/488475-justin-brierley-decline-new-atheism-church-leaders.html Justin Brierley joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share how he has seen the New Atheism decline over the years and what church leaders need to know about the fresh openness people have to spirituality. Last week, Daniel Im joined us to explain how pastors can lead more effectively in a "post-everything" world and why their communities contain more than just ...
Jun 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 473
