The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast

Joby Martin: What Happens When Pastors Finally Understand Grace

Jessica Lea - January 8, 2025

Best of 2024—Jennie Allen: Why Church Leaders Need To Pay Attention to Their Emotions

Best of 2024: Jon Acuff—How To Pursue Success Without Destroying Your Church

Libin Abraham on God’s Surprising Job Description for the Pastor

David Kinnaman: Pastors ‘Need a More Robust and Broad Skill Set’ Beyond Preaching

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Nona Jones: Why Rejection Is a Gift From God

Jessica Lea - December 4, 2024

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.

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Jody Dean Gives Church Administration Advice to Pastors Who Hate It

Jessica Lea - November 27, 2024

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.

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John Dickson: What the Good and Evil in Church History Teaches Us About How To Live Now

Jessica Lea - November 20, 2024

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.

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Mike Cosper: How Church Leaders Can Resist the ‘Banality of Evil’ and Stand Strong in This Moment

Jessica Lea - November 13, 2024

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.

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Chris Adams: Pastors Have a Role ‘Nobody Else Can Fill’ When It Comes to Helping People’s Mental Health

Jessica Lea - November 6, 2024

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.

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Mark Matlock: What Pastors Need To Know About the ‘Spiritually Curious’

Jessica Lea - October 30, 2024

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.

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Sean McDowell and Timothy Muehlhoff: How Church Leaders Can Rise Above Cancel Culture

Jessica Lea - October 23, 2024

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.

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Beth Moore: What Will ‘Make or Break’ Your Bible Teaching

Jessica Lea - October 16, 2024

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.

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Lysa TerKeurst: How To Respond When Your Trust Is Broken

Jessica Lea - October 9, 2024

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 how ministry leaders can lead with sensitivity while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

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Dave Ferguson: The Key Steps to Building a Culture of Outreach

Jessica Lea - October 2, 2024

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.

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Eric Geiger: What To Do ‘If You Want Values To Actually Drive Behavior’

Jessica Lea - September 25, 2024

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.

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D.A. Carson Discusses the Origins of TGC and the Need for a Theological Vision for Ministry

Jessica Lea - September 18, 2024

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.

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Crawford Loritts: All Church Leaders Will Be ‘Ambushed’ If They Don’t Make This a Priority

Jessica Lea - September 11, 2024

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.

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Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom: The Vital Role Church Leaders Play in Helping To Prevent Suicide

Jessica Lea - September 4, 2024

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.

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Karl Vaters: Your Small Church Has What People Need the Most Right Now

Jason Daye - August 30, 2024

“What people need," says Karl Vaters, "is familiarity and relationships. They need to be in places that they know with people that they know and love.”

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Rich Villodas: The Pitfalls Pastors Face As They Try To Walk the Narrow Path of Jesus

Jessica Lea - August 28, 2024

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.

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J.D. Greear: Key Points for Pastors To Remember During This Election Year

Jessica Lea - August 21, 2024

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.

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Max Lucado on How He and His Elders Have Navigated Him Changing His Mind on Theological Issues

Jessica Lea - August 14, 2024

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.

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Priscilla Shirer: How Church Leaders Can Seek Mentorship and Accountability

Jessica Lea - August 7, 2024

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.”

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Tod Bolsinger: Why ‘Trying Harder’ Will Not Help You Through a Crisis

Jessica Lea - July 31, 2024

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.

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The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian church leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day.

Hosted by Ed Stetzer, a new episode is released once a week.

Tune in now to gain practical wisdom, engage with thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your church leadership impact!