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Episode 54: As we begin our event season as a Network with our Generosity Accelerators, Pastor Logan wanted to take a week to look back at the very first episode of Talking Church that he ever recorded! We do not want you to miss this encouraging and momentous conversation all the way back from 2021 with Mark Batterson.
Episode 63: Today on Talking Church we welcome River Valley staff, Kirk Graham and Aaron Johnson, to talk about the tension of creativity in ministry. How do you create towards the vision of your lead pastor? How do you encourage your creative teams in their process while also implementing boundaries? These questions and more are answered in this conversation. Don't miss it!
We continue in our Giving Series as Pastor Rob shares about giving over and above!
Episode 67: Listen to learn how to talk about the hard things as a pastor. Some people avoid these conversations but Pastor Rob has led his life as a pastor to talk about the difficult things despite the tough responses that can arise. Ultimately, we need to pastor like we parent!
Episode 66: Alex Seeley from The Belonging Co in Nashville joins us this week to discuss her transition to Nashville, her experience as a female in ministry, and so much more. Alex is an incredibly gifted speaker and pastor, and we know she has a word for you today!
Episode 50: It is very important to recognize mental health, and the attacks of the enemy on the mental well being of our ourselves. Our special guest this week is none other than Detra Clark, who is a member of our church, and incredible Christian therapist who has helped so many people with various mental struggles. Detra explains the significance of getting help as a Pastor and leader, so that you can run at the pace God has set before you!
In this weekend's message, Pastor Rob reminds us that we need to protect our children.
Episode 60: Today we are joined by Dr. Robert Crosby, president of Emerge Counseling Ministries and author of The One Jesus Loves. Tune in to hear about the importance of mental wholeness not simply mental wellness; how to intentionally build a friendship with Jesus; and what our calling as pastors really looks like.
Episode 55: We gladly and joyfully submit and live under the authority of Christ, but we often run into confrontation when we are challenged to submit to leadership. Pastor Rob jumps into the topic of living under authority, and he shares many stories of moments where he had to choose to submit to the authority God placed in his life. One time he tried to split the AG?! Listen now to hear the full story!
Episode 64: Pastor Rob jumps into the conversation surrounding moral failures and dealing with conflict within your team, and outside of your team. What is the appropriate response to another church of the same denomination starting just a few blocks away? So many great lessons to navigate, so tune in now!
Episode 65: Ryan Williams disects his process within writing worship music, the roadblocks he experiences as an established songwriter, and the direction he sees worship music heading from seeing where it has been. Pastor Ryan has an amazing testimony within River Valley, having written so many songs, and albums, and we're so glad he joined us to share his wisdom!
Episode 70: Cade Thompson, christian musician and songwriter, discusses what is was like to sign a record deal as a teenager, the challenges that he faced then, and the lessons that God taught him through starting his career so young. What was it like to hear himself on the radio back then? What are some of the thoughts and heart behind the songs on his newest album? Cade breaks down these questions and so much more!