Conversations with Michael Graham: The Dechurching of America
Release Date: 11/11/2024
Conversations with Bob Fetterhoff: Stand with Israel
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This episode features Bob Fetterhoff, an experienced pastor and the Director of Ministry Partnerships for Grace Theological Seminary’s Deploy program. Fetterhoff shares his personal faith journey, highlighting how his family’s spiritual legacy and his lengthy marriage have shaped his four decades of ministry. The conversation then delves into eschatology and the biblical importance of supporting Israel, as Fetterhoff leads a nonprofit called Walk the Bible. He advocates for pastors to teach prophetic scripture and recounts his extensive history of leading educational tours to the Holy...
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Conversations with Virgil Tanner: Soul Tending
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This podcast features a conversation between Dr. Trent Lambert and Virgil Tanner, the Executive Director of One Tree Ministries. The discussion highlights One Tree Ministries' mission to help global religious leaders transition from merely surviving to thriving in high-stress environments. Tanner details his unique personal journey from a martial arts background to international missions, explaining how he uses the "One Tree" approach to address the epidemic of pastoral burnout. By focusing on holistic soul tending and spiritual discernment, the organization provides targeted support through...
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Conversations with Drew Scholl: Debunking the Myth of Sacred and Secular
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In this episode of Conversations, Drew Scholl addresses the importance of workplace ministry and explores the vital question of how leaders can dismantle the cultural divide between the sacred and the secular. The discussion also examines the framework of missional leadership, asking how both the church and the marketplace can better equip leaders to leverage their unique gifts and ensure Jesus remains at the center of every professional story. Drew Scholl is an entrepreneur and executive leader with over 25 years of experience in business and missional leadership. He is the founder of the...
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Conversations with Lonnie Anderson: Expand your Mind and your Preaching
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In this episode of Conversations, we bring back Lonnie Anderson, pastor for over two decades and a Doctor of Ministry graduate, who offers insights into the lessons he learned in the early years of preaching and discusses the challenges of sustaining a preaching ministry over time. The conversation also explores various preaching styles like expository preaching and the influence of formal training and education on a preacher's spiritual growth and effectiveness. Lonnie Anderson has served as the Senior Pastor of in Kokomo, Indiana, since 2002. Under his leadership, the church has...
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Conversations with Cristian Rata: Discipleship Using the Old Testament
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In this episode of Conversations, join Dr. Cristian Rata, a seasoned Old Testament scholar and pastor, as he offers essential insights on the critical importance of preaching the Old Testament for theological grounding and discipleship, while also sharing practical advice for ministry leaders. Dr. Cristian Rata serves as the current Professor of Old Testament at . Cristian has a rich background in Old Testament studies, Hebrew language and literature, and theological education. Based in Texas, he also serves as an International Trainer for Training Leaders International, imparting knowledge on...
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Conversations with Kent Nighswander: Don't Play Timid
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In this episode of Conversations, Dr. Trent Lambert sits down with Kent Nighswander, Pastor of in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The conversation focuses on Kent Nighswander's journey from a corporate IT career into full-time ministry, detailing his experience navigating significant and difficult ministry transitions and the importance of finishing his business degree for future leadership. Key topics covered include the necessity of leadership and courageousness during times of change, the vital role of personal conviction in preaching, and advice to leaders on mentorship and defining success. This...
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Conversations with Megan Johnson: Discipleship
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In this episode of Conversations, Dr. Trent Lambert welcomes Megan Johnson to discuss her personal walk of faith and vocational journey, exploring her roles as a church planter's wife and the Director of Discipleship at Journey Church. The conversation focuses on the distinctive challenges and needs of pastors' wives, the fundamental principles of multiplying discipleship leaders, and the importance of health and rest within demanding ministry rhythms, including the mission of the Thrive Pastors Wives Network. Megan Johnson is the Director of Discipleship at in Warrington, PA. Journey Church...
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Conversations with Rabi Maharaj: Evangelism
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In this episode of Conversations, Trinidadian-born Indian author and evangelist Rabi Maharaj shares his personal testimony, describing his upbringing as a Hindu Brahmin and his profound search for a creator God and forgiveness beyond the Hindu traditions. He recounts his transformative conversion experience and passionately emphasizes the urgent importance of evangelistic preaching in all aspects of life, encouraging believers to share the gospel with everyone. Rabi Maharaj is a renowned author and evangelist. Maharaj grew up in a Hindu community in Trinidad and Tobago. Trained as a holy yogi,...
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Conversations with Greg Harden: Preaching - Desire the Truth in Scripture
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In this episode of the Conversations podcast, Greg Harden (Adjunct Professor of Theology and Greek at ) discusses his personal journey of seeking truth that led to faith and diverse ministry roles, emphasizing the critical importance of using original languages and exegetical study for ministry leaders to accurately teach Scripture and help people truly know God. Greg Harden has taught, and continues to teach in the areas of Theology, Bible, and New Testament Greek Grammar and Exegesis at Grace College & Seminary. This podcast is sponsored by based in Winona Lake, Indiana...
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Conversations with John Hill: Preaching for Legacy in Mind
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In this episode of the Conversations podcast, John Hill (Pastor of ) discusses his church's commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and building a lasting spiritual legacy through multi-site and online ministries, driven by his dedication to transformative preaching and empowering church members in making disciples. John Hill has been the Lead Pastor of in Wheatfield, Indiana since 2014. First Church, formerly known as First Reformed Church, has a long history dating back 131 years beginning in DeMotte, Indiana. In 2016, the church expanded by opening a new building in Wheatfield,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Conversations, Michael Graham (Co-Author of The Great Dechurching) shares insights on the studies gathered from his book, The Great Dechurching, which dissects the phenomenon of dechurching in America and how to fix it.
Michael (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) is program director for The Keller Center. He is the executive producer and writer of As in Heaven and coauthor of The Great Dechurching. He is a member at Orlando Grace Church. He is married to Sara, and they have two kids.
This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.