If you're a ministry leader, you're currently shepherding your people through anxious times, and maybe you're quietly carrying fear of your own. Fear not, for this week, host Dave Stone sits down with America's Pastor, Max Lucado, to discuss what the prophet Elijah teaches us about standing firm when the world is shaky. Whether you're leading worried people, or wrestling with your own fears, this conversation will help steady your hand.
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Leadership isn't built on talent alone, and if you want your leadership ability to grow, there are five questions you must continually ask yourself. Join us this week as host Dave Stone goes solo to share five essential questions every Christian leader must wrestle with throughout their ministry.
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How do you minister to someone who feels beyond hope? Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Kristen Jane Anderson for a deeply honest conversation about depression, shame, healing, and the life-changing power of God's grace. Whether you're walking with someone through their darkest season or carrying hidden burdens yourself, this episode offers the encouragement you need.
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Faithfulness, ultimately, is what sustains the life of your ministry. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Carl Kuhl to discuss church planting, navigating seasons of transition, preaching with greater clarity, and leading with faithfulness. Whether you're planting a church, serving a staff, or leading a ministry, this conversation will encourage you to stay the course of God's calling on your life.
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Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Is my identity wrapped up in what I do, or in who I am in Christ?" This week, join us as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Tim Harlow to talk about the value of long-term ministry, investing in the next generation, and why our greatest calling is learning to live as children of God.
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People often find themselves serving in places that don’t fully align with the gifts God has given them, leaving them feeling out of place or unfulfilled. Yet even in those seasons, God is faithfully leading us to where our gifts can thrive and where we are meant to serve. Join guest Dave Learned as he talks with host Dave Stone about his journey to find belonging in ministry, and how God ultimately led him to discover his place within the church.
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One of the greatest skills you can develop as a Christian leader is learning to pay attention. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor, author, and birdwatcher Kevin Burrell to learn how birdwatching has shaped how Kevin see's the Lord. Kevin explains how connecting with creation can deepen our understanding of Scripture, expand our preaching illustrations, and cultivate the kind of attentiveness every Christian leader needs.
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Considering Sparrows (Book)

When it comes to sustaining faithful communities, mentoring the next generation of ministry leaders is of vital importance. In the same way, caring for your community is just as important and reflects the heart of ministry. Join host Dave Stone as he talks to guest Ben Cachiaras about how these two efforts cultivate a healthy, thriving church community.

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