Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Mark Glanville mentions that people now walk into church “not with a Bible under their arm, but with complex and genuine questions.” How does this reflect the changing dynamics of spiritual communities today? In what ways can church leaders adapt to the reality that many attendees…
622 Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Why does Tod Bolsinger argue that trust is a prerequisite for transformation within communities and organizations? Do you agree with his perspective? Why or why not? How do the concepts of “technical competence” and “relational congruence” work together to build trust in leadership, according…
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: What does it mean to “exegete the neighborhood,” and how is this different from traditional exegesis of Scripture? Why do you think Josh Hayden emphasizes the importance of exegeting both the church and the neighborhood before making plans for success or flourishing? How can leaders resist…
622 Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Jason talks about leadership that “doesn’t smell like the gospel.” What do you think leadership that does smell like the gospel looks like in practical terms? Jason describes a paradox between humility and strength in leadership. In your experience, what does it look like…
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Andrew Root talks about the idea of journeying with people into their sorrow. Why do you think this is something people yearn for, according to the conversation? Tod Bolsinger describes accompanying people in their pain as a “profoundly Christian act.” What does he mean by this,…
622 Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: How did the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate the technological changes already happening within church communities, according to Michael Huerter? What are some of the key challenges churches faced when adopting online worship and hybrid models, as shared in the episode? Michael Huerter talks about the theological…
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Seth Clark talks about “getting to participate” in something meaningful at the border—how does viewing our work as participation in God’s activity change the way we approach ministry or leadership? What do you think Tod means when he says, “the future is here, it’s just on…
22 Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: In your own life, can you think of situations where different “parts” of yourself have been in conflict? How do you typically resolve those internal tensions? What are the three main types of parts described in IFS (managers, firefighters, and exiles), and what motivates each…
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Terry A. Smith talks about “keeping the main thing, the main thing.” What do you think that means in the context of church leadership and community? Tod Bolsinger mentions that people often assume everyone agrees on what the “main thing” is. Why do you think different…
22 Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Erin Devers describes bias as anything that prevents us from seeing things accurately. How have you seen biases show up in your own life or leadership roles—especially ones you didn’t initially recognize? The episode highlights the “bias blind spot,” where we notice bias in others…