Clergy, Congregations, and Hope After the Pandemic, with Scott Thumma

Episode 198: Clergy, Congregations, and Hope After the Pandemic, with Scott Thumma, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research

  Discussion Questions: 1. How have clergy and congregations experienced resistance and tension in adapting to post-pandemic changes within congregational life? 2. In what ways has the pandemic impacted congregational dynamics, both positively (e.g., giving, attendance) and troublingly? 3. As a pastor, how does the information shared in this episode about congregational dynamics during the…

Saudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff Crosby, author of The Language of the Soul

Episode 194: Saudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff Crosby, author of The Language of the Soul

  Discussion Questions: 1. How does Jeff Crosby’s exploration of the concept of an undivided life resonate with your own experiences as a leader or individual striving for spiritual growth? 2. Jeff Crosby discusses the importance of recognizing and naming our longings as a means of shaping healthy leadership and personal development. Can you identify…