A New Chapter for Spiritual Life and Leadership
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Episode 301: The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to the Church Leadership Institute Partnership, with Tod Bolsinger
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: The episode emphasizes the role of local context in church leadership development. Why is understanding context so vital when leading adaptive change? What does it mean to grow “adaptive capacity” in leaders and congregations? Why is this concept especially significant given the changes in the…
Episode 300: How Churches Can Engage and Support Gen Z, with Tanita Tualla Maddox, author of What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Tanita Tualla Maddox highlights that Gen Z is often labeled as “weak,” “fragile,” or “over emotional.” How do generational stereotypes impact the way older generations interact with and support younger people in spiritual environments? Gen Zers are described as “digital natives” who see little separation…
Episode 299: What if Leading Alone was the Greatest Leadership Myth? A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Tod Bolsinger emphasized that “the vulnerability of leadership needs the security of many relationships.” What does this statement mean to you, and how have you seen it play out in your own leadership experience? The episode discusses the myth of “it’s lonely at the top.” Why…
Episode 298: Building Stronger Churches Through Collaborative Leadership, with E.K. Strawser, author of You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: EK Strawser describes the traditional view of church leadership as often isolating and dominant. In what ways have you seen or experienced this model, and how has it affected you or your community? The idea that leadership should be shared rather than done alone is…
Episode 297: The Secret to Calm Leadership Under Pressure, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Audrey Davidheiser talks about taking deep belly breaths to reset the nervous system. Have you tried this practice in your own life or leadership? What effects did you notice? Tod Bolsinger mentions that “anxiety makes you stupid” and that leaders need to learn to calm down…
Episode 296: Why Do Leaders Fear Being Honest with Their Congregation? with Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: How do you personally relate to the idea that “God cares more about our hearts than our behavior,” as emphasized by Tom Bennardo? Has this perspective challenged or changed your faith journey? Tom Bennardo talks about his transition from a performance-based faith to one centered…
Episode 295: How to Energize Leadership by Seeking New Voices, a Quick Converstion with Tod Bolsingee and Markus Watson
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Erin Devers suggests “going bigger” to reduce bias. What does “going bigger” look like in your own context—whether in leadership, church, or community? Why do you think, as Tod mentions, we often find comfort in our own biases? Can you recall a time when you noticed…
Episode 294: How Jews for Jesus is Adapting to a New Generation, with Aaron Abramson, author of Mission Design
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: Aaron Abramson describes his journey from a culturally Jewish family to becoming a follower of Jesus. What parts of his story most surprised you, and why? There is discussion about the perception that being Jewish and believing in Jesus is a contradiction. How do you…
Episode 293. Why Does Mission Grow From Humble Listening? A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Powered by youtube embed video generator Discussion Questions: What does it mean to “listen deeply” in the context of discovering fresh expressions of church, as discussed by Shannon Kiser? Why do you think starting with attentiveness to who God is putting on your heart is important for new ministry initiatives? In what ways can…