Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas
Insights and resources for Christian leaders to deepen your relationship with Christ, the congregation and your local community. The church and your community need you to lead. LeaderCast covers faith topics that trip us up, hold us back, and guide us forward…all so you can lead a movement of Jesus followers.
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Unconditional Love in a World of Retaliation
03/17/2026
Unconditional Love in a World of Retaliation
Is retaliation ever justified? In this episode, you explore Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 5:38–42 and what it means to live faithfully in a world shaped by revenge, power, and division. By starting with Jesus as the lens for understanding scripture, the conversation uncovers how interpretations can lead to very different responses to conflict and harm. You are guided through four common approaches to retaliation: unlimited retaliation, limited retaliation, limited love, and the radically different way of unconditional love. Each perspective reveals something about human nature, but only one reflects the heart of God. This episode challenges the idea that love is weak or impractical. Instead, you are invited to see love as a courageous, identity-shaping response rooted in being a beloved child of God. Loving enemies, going the second mile, and turning the other cheek are not passive acts but powerful expressions of God’s peace at work in your life. As you listen, you are encouraged to consider how you respond to hurt, injustice, and conflict, and how choosing unconditional love can transform not only your relationships but the world around you. Step into the mission field with a renewed call to be a peacemaker, embodying the love of God in every interaction.
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Episode 397: When We Stop Seeing - The Loss of Our Humanity
02/10/2026
Episode 397: When We Stop Seeing - The Loss of Our Humanity
This episode is part 1 of a 3 part dialogue. We begin with a quiet but dangerous shift happening in our lives and in the world around us: the gradual loss of our ability to truly see one another as human beings. What begins as small, reasonable judgments can slowly turn people into categories, stories into assumptions, and neighbors into abstractions. Through everyday examples and honest reflection, this episode explores how easily fear, certainty, efficiency, and distance can shape the way we perceive others and ourselves. As you well know, this is a podcast centered around faith. So it should come as no surprise that what we're exploring is not a political or social problem, the conversation names it as a spiritual one. At the heart of Christian faith is the incarnation, God choosing to be known through human life. When we forget that truth, we risk losing sight of the image of God in one another. The episode invites listeners to consider what is shaping their vision, how spiritual disciplines help us remain attentive and grounded, and why seeing others as children of God does not require agreement but does require dignity, care, and love. The conversation also emphasizes that accountability and compassion are not opposites. Accountability does not require cruelty, and faithfulness never asks us to erase another person’s humanity. As the episode concludes, listeners are invited into a simple yet demanding practice: to remember who they are as beloved children of God and to extend that same recognition to every person they encounter. This kind of seeing may not solve every problem, but it keeps us rooted in love and faithful to who we are created to be.
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Episode 398: God with Skin On - Jesus and the Restoration of Sight
02/10/2026
Episode 398: God with Skin On - Jesus and the Restoration of Sight
Part 2 of a 3 part seies In Episode 398, Tim and Sara continue the conversation from Episode 397 by returning to the center of our faith: the incarnation. Christianity does not begin with ideas about God. It begins with God choosing to become human. God puts “skin on” and comes close, not as an abstract concept, but as presence. Vulnerable. Woundable. Near. This episode explores how the incarnation restores our sight. If we want to learn how to see one another again, we look at how God chose to see us, not from a distance or above, but from within human life. Jesus meets people in real places, with real stories, and he does it with attention and humility. He asks questions, slows things down, and honors dignity in a world that keeps pushing for speed and efficiency. Tim and Sara reflect on the story of Bartimaeus (Mark 10), where Jesus stops, turns toward the one the crowd tries to silence, and asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Before healing, Jesus restores dignity. The episode invites us to notice God’s priorities: presence before outcomes, people before efficiency, relationship before order. As you listen, you’ll be challenged to consider what it means to live the incarnation daily. To see each day as a mission trip. To resist reducing people to what they need, what they do, or how they are perceived. Faithful discipleship is not about having all the answers. It is about being present in the way Jesus is present, becoming the human touch of God’s love wherever you live, work, and play.
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Episode 399: Learning to See Again - Love as a Way of Life
02/10/2026
Episode 399: Learning to See Again - Love as a Way of Life
Part 3 of a 3 part series. Episode 399: Learning to See Again – Love as a Way of Life In the final episode of this three-part series, Tim and Sara turn toward a simple but demanding invitation: to learn how to see again and to live love as a way of life. Building on the previous conversations about losing our ability to see one another as human and returning to the heart of the faith in the incarnation, this episode asks what it looks like to practice seeing every day, especially when it is difficult, uncomfortable, or costly. This conversation names love not as a feeling, but as a discipline that shapes how we pay attention, the stories we tell ourselves about others, and the way we speak when people are not present. Drawing from scripture and lived experience, Tim and Sara reflect on how accountability, boundaries, and truth matter, while insisting that love must always protect dignity and never give way to cruelty. Learning to see again is framed as formation, becoming people who instinctively look for the image of God rather than evidence to justify fear or certainty. Through story, scripture, and honest reflection, the episode explores how love holds communities together across difference, how perfect love casts out fear by refusing to let fear be in charge, and why choosing love often means choosing curiosity, presence, and dignity when reduction would be easier. As the series comes to a close, listeners are invited to ask a daily question: what is the most loving thing I can do here? This kind of love is not flashy or sentimental. It is faithful, practiced one encounter at a time, and it is how the world begins to change.
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Podcast Update
02/03/2026
Podcast Update
The next three episodes will come your way on February 10th. You'll have the opportunity to listen to a larger conversation in those three episodes we'll be back with episode 400 to start the Lenten journey with a podcast on February 24th. So today we have a setup for our next three episodes. So here's why we're dropping all three episodes at once. You might call it a little mini series. One of the quiet dangers of our time is not simply fear, but how easily fear is reshaping people's vision. What we're seeing in the world is that people become categories, lives become labels, humanity gets flattened into conclusions, and when that happens, something essential is lost. Not only about others, but about ourselves. Scripture though calls us back to a different way of seeing before we're defined by our work, our opinions, or our circumstances. We are named and claimed as children of God. This identity isn't earned. It's received. And when we trust that truth about ourselves, we're free to honor it in others. Jesus models for us a way of life that refuses to separate dignity from accountability. He holds people responsible without stripping them of their worth. He confronts harm without denying humanity. Love in the way of Jesus never requires cruelty. So the next three episodes are going to invite us to look again, to see ourselves with honesty and with grace to see the person at the crosswalk in the checkout line or across the table. Not as a problem to solve, but as someone deeply loved by God in a world eager to divide and reduce, choosing to see one another as children of God becomes a faithful act of resistance and of hope. Seeing every person, including ourselves as a child of God, changes how we speak, how we act, and how we faithfully follow Jesus. So over the course of three episodes, we're going to explore what happens when we stop seeing and our loss of humanity, who Jesus is, God with skin on, and how Jesus helps us to restore our sight. And then finally learning to see again, following love as a way of life. So you'll hear back from us next week with those three episodes. And then as Tim already mentioned, we'll see you again on February 24th, or you'll hear us again on February 24th. Bye for now.
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Episode 396: Discernment as a Way of Discipleship
01/27/2026
Episode 396: Discernment as a Way of Discipleship
This week, explore what it means to live and lead with truth that can be trusted. In a culture shaped by reaction, urgency, and “truth-ish” sound bites, they reflect on discernment as a spiritual practice rooted in relationship with Jesus, not impulse or opinion. This conversation invites leaders and congregations to recover holy pause, reflect deeply, and live up to the name Christian by embodying truth with integrity, humility, and grace.
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Episode 395: A Holy Tension
01/20/2026
Episode 395: A Holy Tension
In this episode of Transforming Mission's podcast, Tim and Sara explore what it means to live faithfully in the tension between what is and what can be. In a polarized, fast-paced world that trains us to react, they reflect on Scripture, identity, and presence as essential practices for Christ-centered discipleship. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and Romans 8, this conversation invites listeners to consider how hope is formed not by escaping discomfort, but by remaining grounded in Jesus, cultivating trust, and practicing faithful presence with one another.
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Episode 394: Truth That Holds Us
01/13/2026
Episode 394: Truth That Holds Us
In a time when opinions are loud and certainty comes quickly, Episode 394 of the Transforming Mission Podcast offers a quieter and deeper invitation. This conversation explores what it means to trust truth not as information to defend, but as a relationship rooted in Jesus, who says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” If you are longing for discernment, grace, and a more faithful way to engage difficult conversations, this episode creates space to slow down, listen, and reflect.
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Episode 393: The Teacher is Here
12/23/2025
Episode 393: The Teacher is Here
As we close our Advent series, we turn to Joseph in Matthew 1:18–25, a quiet figure whose actions teach us about faithful leadership. Joseph does not speak, yet his choices reveal a deep, lived righteousness. When Joseph learns of Mary’s pregnancy, he chooses mercy before he has answers. He plans to protect her from humiliation, showing us that righteousness is not rigid rule keeping, but compassion in action. Only later does the angel appear, speaking words leaders often need to hear, “Do not be afraid.” Joseph’s fear is not dismissed, but he is invited to trust that God is at work in ways he cannot yet see. Joseph is entrusted with two names for the child, Jesus, meaning “the Lord saves,” and Emmanuel, “God with us.” These names remind us that God’s saving work happens through presence. God comes near, stepping into ordinary and complicated lives. When Joseph wakes, he acts. He takes Mary as his wife and names the child, publicly aligning his life with what God is doing, even at personal cost. Compassion moves from intention to action. For leaders today, Joseph reminds us that courage and compassion belong together. You cannot carry every burden, but you can ask who God is placing in front of you. Leadership can feel lonely, yet Emmanuel assures us that God is with us, right in the middle of uncertainty. As you lead this week, consider where fear may be holding you back and where God is inviting you to respond with compassion. The teacher is here, not from a distance, but present with you as you lead.
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Episode 392 - Here Comes the Teacher - Pay Attention
12/16/2025
Episode 392 - Here Comes the Teacher - Pay Attention
In Episode 392 of the Transforming Mission Podcast, we continue our Advent series *Here Comes the Teacher* by turning our attention to Matthew 11:2–11 and the honest questions of John the Baptist. From a prison cell, John asks the question many faithful people wrestle with: *Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?* Jesus responds not with explanations, but by pointing to what is already happening, healing, restoration, mercy, and good news for the poor. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore what it means to pay attention when God does not meet our expectations, why disappointment can open the door to deeper trust, and how believing in Jesus becomes a way of living marked by compassion and care for others. This conversation is especially meaningful for leaders navigating uncertainty, change, or unmet hopes. Advent invites us to slow down, look again, and notice the surprising ways God is already at work. Join us as we reflect on how the Teacher invites us to see, trust, and live differently this season.
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Episode 391: Here Comes the Teacher - Listen
12/09/2025
Episode 391: Here Comes the Teacher - Listen
Episode 391: Here Comes the Teacher - Listen As we step into Matthew 3 and follow John the Baptist into the wilderness, this Advent conversation explores how listening prepares us for the One who is coming. From John’s bold call to repentance to Jesus’ quiet arrival at the Jordan, this episode invites you to slow down, clear the noise, and pay attention to God’s presence. If you’re longing for clarity, renewal, or a deeper connection with God this season, this episode offers a thoughtful guide for your Advent journey. Listen today and rediscover the transforming power of listening.
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Episode 390: Here Comes the Teacher - Watch
12/04/2025
Episode 390: Here Comes the Teacher - Watch
Episode 390: Here Comes the Teacher — Watch Advent invites us to wake up to God’s presence—even in the chaos. In this first week of our Advent series, Here Comes the Teacher, we explore Jesus’ call to “stay awake” in Matthew 24. Rather than predicting the future, Jesus offers a posture for faithful living: watchfulness. In a world marked by turmoil, whether in the first century or today, the Teacher invites us to pay attention, stay centered, and notice where God is breaking in right now. Sara and Tim unpack how Matthew’s Gospel speaks into moments of crisis, reminding us that God’s presence is not distant or theoretical. It’s Emmanuel, God with us, showing up in the swirl of ordinary life. From practicing the means of grace to asking daily, “Where have you experienced Christ’s presence today?” this episode offers a hopeful and grounded way to move through Advent. Leaders especially will find encouragement to help their communities stay awake to God’s activity, resist fear-driven distractions, and cultivate habits that keep hope visible, even when the world feels anything but calm. This week’s invitation: Stay awake to Christ’s presence. Let Jesus—not the turmoil—be the center of your story. For show notes, visit transformingmission.org/390.
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Episode 389 - Leadership - The Power of We
12/04/2025
Episode 389 - Leadership - The Power of We
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Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life
11/18/2025
Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life
Episode 388: Holiness of Heart and Life In this episode, Tim and Sara explore Micah 6:6–8 and the Wesleyan invitation to holiness of heart and life. Through the lens of justice, kindness (Hesed), and humble walking with God, they unpack what true worship looks like; far beyond religious performance. Together, they reflect on how holiness is formed from the inside out, why justice is inseparable from faithful leadership, and how leaders can practice presence, integrity, and attentiveness in everyday life. Practical examples, honest wrestling, and timeless wisdom make this a rich conversation for anyone wanting to lead with Christlike character today. Read more on the episode page at https://transformingmission.og/388
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Episode 387: The Economy of Grace - Resources for Mission
11/11/2025
Episode 387: The Economy of Grace - Resources for Mission
Episode 387: The Economy of Grace In this episode, Tim and Sara unpack one of Jesus’ most practical and challenging teachings from Matthew 6:19–24. Through this passage, they explore what it means to live within God’s economy of grace: a way of life where grace, not greed, defines our values, vision, and priorities. They begin with Jesus’ reminder that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” inviting listeners to consider what truly captures their attention and shapes their lives. Together, they discuss how generosity, focus, and trust reveal where our hearts reside and how our vision determines our path. From the dangers of divided loyalty to the freedom of serving one master, the conversation highlights the difference between accumulation and participation, between chasing what fades and investing in what lasts. Drawing from Wesleyan wisdom, they remind us that grace refocuses our hearts, clears our vision, and calls us to steward not just our money but our time, attention, and relationships as gifts of God’s love. This episode ends with practical reflections and an invitation: What’s capturing your attention? Who, or what, is shaping your choices? Listen in as Tim and Sara help you discover how living in God’s economy transforms ordinary stewardship into an expression of grace. Find show notes, reflection questions, and a small group discussion guide at transformingmission.org/387
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Episode 386: The Wesleyan Way of Leadership - Accountability, Adaptability, and Vision
11/04/2025
Episode 386: The Wesleyan Way of Leadership - Accountability, Adaptability, and Vision
The Wesleyan Way of Leadership Scripture: Hebrews 12:1–2 Leadership is not a sprint. It’s a marathon of grace, perseverance, and faithful endurance. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore the Wesleyan way of leadership through the lens of Hebrews 12:1–2, focusing on three core practices that help Christ-centered leaders stay grounded for the long run: vision, adaptability, and accountability. You’ll hear how vision keeps us focused on Christ and the mission, how adaptability helps us lay aside what no longer fits so we can follow the Spirit’s leading, and how accountability reminds us that we don’t run the race alone. Through stories of perseverance, from Admiral Jim Stockdale to Olympic runner Derek Redmond, Tim and Sara remind us that leadership is about helping everyone finish the race faithfully, not just finishing first. Listen and reflect: What race are you running right now? What weights are slowing you down? Who’s running beside you and cheering you on? Where are your eyes fixed? Remember: You’re surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, strengthened by grace, and never running alone—Christ runs with you. Listen now at transformingmission.org/386
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Episode 385: Building Grace Filled Communities
10/28/2025
Episode 385: Building Grace Filled Communities
The earliest followers of Jesus didn’t just gather once a week—they lived their faith together. In Acts 2:42–47, we glimpse a community formed around grace: studying Scripture, sharing meals, praying, and caring for one another so that no one was in need. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore what it means to build a grace-filled community today. They remind us that community isn’t optional for followers of Jesus—it’s the context where faith is practiced, forgiveness is learned, and love takes shape. You’ll hear how the early church’s rhythms of prayer, fellowship, generosity, and devotion reveal a pattern for Christ-centered leadership in every generation. Together, Tim and Sara discuss: Why practicing community is a spiritual discipline that requires intention and grace. How transformation happens through reflection, not just information. What koinonia—true Christian fellowship—looks like beyond coffee and donuts. How Wesley’s class meetings built structures of care that nurtured spiritual growth. A real-life story of a church embodying grace through radical hospitality and compassion. Grace-filled communities aren’t perfect—they’re prayerful, patient, and generous. They make room for God’s Spirit to transform lives in ordinary ways: over a meal, during prayer, or in a conversation that brings healing. Key takeaway: Grace turns inward faith into outward action. When we practice grace in community, God multiplies it—one act of love at a time. 🎧 Listen now: TransformingMission.org/385
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Episode 384: Sanctifying Grace - Growing in Love
10/21/2025
Episode 384: Sanctifying Grace - Growing in Love
Sanctifying grace is God’s ongoing work of shaping us into the likeness of Christ. It does not happen through quick fixes or self-improvement, but through love that matures over time. In Episode 384 of Transforming Mission, we explore how God finishes what God starts, using the words of Philippians 1:3–11 as our guide. Through gratitude, prayer, partnership, and discernment, this conversation reminds us that grace isn’t a one-time moment. Grace is a lifelong relationship. You’ll be encouraged to notice where love is growing in your life, name your partners in grace, and practice habits that nurture spiritual growth. If you’ve ever felt weary, unfinished, or unsure how to grow in faith, this episode offers hope: God isn’t done with you yet. Sanctifying grace is love in motion. Sanctifying grace is God forming your heart, your habits, and your leadership in Christ’s image. Read more and listen at https://transformingmission.org/384
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Episode 383: Justifying Grace - God's Gift of New Life
10/14/2025
Episode 383: Justifying Grace - God's Gift of New Life
In this episode, Tim and Sara continue their journey through the movements of grace,this time focusing on justifying grace, God’s gift of new life. If prevenient grace awakens us to God’s presence, justifying grace is the moment we realize we’ve already been welcomed—fully, freely, and forever. Anchored in Romans 5:1–11, this conversation explores how God’s grace moves first, reconciling us and setting us free to live as beloved children of God. Tim and Sara unpack how repentance isn’t a price we pay to receive grace but our “yes” to God’s “yes.” They explore what it means to stand in grace, to live from peace rather than striving, and to lead from love rather than fear. Along the way, Tim shares a powerful personal story of discovering what it means to be chosen and loved—an image of the unconditional grace we find in Jesus. Listeners will discover five practical ways to live and lead from justifying grace: confession, communion, courage in conflict, gospel-centered preaching, and blessing others with love. Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or follower of Jesus seeking renewal, this episode will remind you that grace isn’t earned—it’s received. Because in Christ, the door is open, the welcome is real, and you already stand in grace. --- Listen Now: Scripture Reference:Romans 5:1–11 J Theme: Justifying Grace – God’s Gift of New Life Length:26 minutes
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Episode 382: Prevenient Grace - God's Grace that Goes Before
10/07/2025
Episode 382: Prevenient Grace - God's Grace that Goes Before
Episdoe 382 invites you to begin an exploration of God's grace in the Wesleyan tradition. That exploration begins with prevenient grace, the grace that goes before us, through the lens of John 1:1–9. Long before we act, plan, or even believe, God is already at work. That’s the heart of prevenient grace. It reminds leaders that ministry isn’t about starting something new, but discerning how to join what God has already begun. Through Scripture, Wesleyan theology, and personal stories, this conversation invites you to reframe leadership as an act of cooperation with God’s initiative. From the light that “shines in the darkness” to the relationships and moments where grace is already at work, this episode will help you see leadership through the lens of divine presence and participation. Listen now and rediscover how prevenient grace transforms how you lead, serve, and live. Learn more at transformingmission.org/382
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Episode 381: Expanding Your Leadership Neighborhood
09/30/2025
Episode 381: Expanding Your Leadership Neighborhood
In this episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, Sara and Tim unpack Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16 to help Christ-centered leaders rethink who’s at their “gate.” Rather than a story about money, this parable challenges us to notice people at the edges of our leadership circles and respond before the “chasm” becomes unbridgeable. Drawing from their own experiences—everything from literal church parking-lot traffic patterns to ministry with people living with HIV/AIDS—Sara and Tim explore how churches and leaders unintentionally create “gates,” the fears that fuel them, and the ways we can open our neighborhoods wider. You’ll hear practical questions to guide your week: Who is at your gate? What chasm is God calling you to cross? How can you amplify voices at the margins? Packed with Scripture, real-life stories, and a call to action, this conversation will equip you to see every person as made in the image of God and to lead with courage, compassion, and hope in a divided world. Read more and listen to episode 381 at https://transformingmission.org/381
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Episode 380: Leading with Grace in a Critical World
09/23/2025
Episode 380: Leading with Grace in a Critical World
In this week’s episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, Tim and Sara dive back into Luke 15:11–32, the parable most of us call “The Prodigal Son,” but Tim calls “The Running Father.” Together they talk about what it really means to lead with grace in a critical world. As they unpack the story, you’ll hear why grace moves first, why it costs something, and how it keeps the way home open for people who’ve wandered off. You’ll also discover the trap of the older brother’s resentment — and why fairness isn’t God’s metric — plus why celebration itself is an act of grace. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, unappreciated, or caught in score-keeping leadership, this conversation will remind you: unworthy never means worthless. Join Tim and Sara for a hopeful, honest look at how leaders can absorb the cost, resist resentment, and throw a party when grace shows up. TimeStamp 00:53 Reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son 04:18 Discussion on the Younger Son's Actions 05:24 The Father's Grace and Leadership Lessons 08:59 Extending Grace in Leadership 14:23 The Older Brother's Perspective 18:00 Celebration and Final Thoughts 24:32 Conclusion and Benediction
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Episode 379: People First - Shepherding Like Jesus in a Program Driven World
09/16/2025
Episode 379: People First - Shepherding Like Jesus in a Program Driven World
People Over Programs: Lessons from Luke 15 In Luke 15:1–10, Jesus shares two parables that continue to speak to leaders today, the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin. On the surface, these are simple stories of something missing being found. But beneath that simplicity lies a challenge: God values people more than programs, systems, or even our best-laid ministry plans. Continue Reading at https://transformingmission.org/379
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Episode 378: First Things First Leading With God's Priorities
09/09/2025
Episode 378: First Things First Leading With God's Priorities
In this episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, Tim and Sara explore one of Jesus’ teachings in Luke 14:25–33 - the call to count the cost of discipleship. What does it mean for leaders to put God’s priorities first in a world that often prizes convenience, comfort, and control? Through practical stories, everyday analogies, and honest reflection, they unpack the difference between personal preferences and God’s priorities, the importance of alignment in leadership, and what cross-shaped leadership looks like today. Whether you’re leading a church, a team, or in your everyday relationships, this conversation challenges you to pause, do a “priority audit,” and rediscover what it means to lead faithfully in God’s economy. Listen in and be encouraged to embrace the costly but life-giving path of discipleship. Read more and listen at https://transformingmission.org/podcast
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Episode 377: Where Your Treasure Is, Your Heart Follows
09/02/2025
Episode 377: Where Your Treasure Is, Your Heart Follows
In Episode 377 of the Transforming Mission Podcast, Tim and Sara unpack Jesus’ words in Luke 12:32–34: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Together, they explore what it means to lead in God’s economy of abundance, trust, and generosity. This conversation contrasts the world’s economy of scarcity and possessions with God’s call to prioritize people, mission, and love. From church budgets to personal leadership decisions, Tim and Sara challenge us to examine what we treasure, because our hearts always follow. Listen in for practical steps to: -Shift from fear to trust in leadership -Recognize how budgets reveal our values -Focus on people over possessions -Lead with open hands and kingdom priorities Discover how God’s economy shapes faithful leadership today. Read more and listen to episode 377 at Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction and Scripture Reading 00:47 Comfort and Challenge of God's Economy 01:59 Contrasting God's Economy with Worldly Economy 03:45 Leadership in God's Economy 05:07 Trust and Resources in God's Economy 07:49 The Radical Trust in Jesus' Teachings 10:43 Treasures and Priorities in God's Kingdom 15:40 Practical Applications and Stories
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Episode 376: God is Doing a New Thing
08/26/2025
Episode 376: God is Doing a New Thing
Isaiah 43:18–19 reminds us that the future isn’t a repeat of the past—God is making something new. In this episode, Tim and Sara explore what it means for leaders to release nostalgia, embrace God’s surprises, and trust the process of transformation. Through personal stories of moving, ministry transitions, and unexpected people stepping into leadership, they invite you to notice where God is already at work and join in. 🎧 Listen and be encouraged to see God’s new thing in your life and leadership. Listen and read more at https://transformingmission.org/376
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Episode 375: Church and Community Collaboration - Part 2
06/10/2025
Episode 375: Church and Community Collaboration - Part 2
Looking for practical, inspiring ways your church can collaborate with others and build stronger community partnerships? In this episode, you’ll discover five creative strategies for church collaboration, including bartering skills, co-hosting events, creating shared resources, and more. You’ll learn how to lighten the load of ministry, amplify your impact, and live out the body of Christ in action. Whether you’re leading a congregation or serving in your community, this conversation will equip you with actionable ideas and spiritual encouragement to take your next step. Listen now and be inspired to collaborate with purpose: ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:03 Creative Collaboration Ideas 03:15 Practical Collaboration Strategies 05:43 Bartering Skills and Services 13:47 Hosting Collaborative Events 18:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Episode 374: Community and Church Collaboration - Five Ways to Make a Difference
06/03/2025
Episode 374: Community and Church Collaboration - Five Ways to Make a Difference
How can your church collaborate more faithfully and effectively? In this episode of the podcast, we explore five practical ways churches can partner with others to make a real impact. Whether you’re launching a new ministry, serving your city, or strengthening school partnerships, collaboration is more than a trend. It’s a theological calling and a leadership strategy. Sara and Tim reflect on the power of partnerships, from highlighting community nonprofits to curating resource guides, telling transformation stories, and supporting new church plants. You’ll learn: Why collaboration isn’t just transactional—it’s transformational. How to build relationships that lead to lasting ministry impact. What it means to share your platform and amplify others’ good work. How storytelling and shared leadership shape a vibrant faith community. And why *now* is the time for churches to step into the gap. 📌 Plus, download the **7 Missional Questions** to guide your community engagement efforts here: Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, or disciple-maker, this episode will challenge and inspire you to live out your faith in partnership with others. 📝 Show Notes + Free Download: transformingmission.org/374
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Episode 373: Words that Matter - Love
05/20/2025
Episode 373: Words that Matter - Love
Words that Matter: Love In this encore episode of the Transforming Mission podcast, Tim and Sara explore why love is one of the most important words for followers of Jesus. Beginning with 1 John 4, they dive deep into how Scripture defines love—not just as a feeling, but as a transformative, self-giving action rooted in God’s very nature. You'll discover: Why “God is love” isn't just a phrase, but a foundation for Christian life How the Hebrew word *hesed* and the Greek word agape shape our understanding of love The relational nature of love and its essential link to action What Jesus meant when he commanded us to love God and love our neighbor How the Gospel of John uses love more frequently than any other gospel—because love is central to the story of Jesus If you’ve ever wondered how to live a life shaped by love or how to better reflect God’s love in relationships, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen now and explore how love moves from word to witness https://transformingmission.org/373
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Episode 372: Leave a Legacy
05/13/2025
Episode 372: Leave a Legacy
Faith, Leadership & Legacy: What 2 Timothy Teaches Us Today When your faith feels like a faint ember, you don’t need to start over—you just need to rekindle the gift already within you. In this episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, explore what it means to lead with power, love, and self-control as you reflect on your spiritual legacy and embrace your God-given calling. You’ll be encouraged to remember those who passed the faith down to you, respond to the Spirit’s whisper, and lead with courage—even in the midst of resistance or weariness. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply longing to live with renewed purpose, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom for rekindling your faith and leadership. 💡 Reflect on: 2 Timothy 1:3–7 and your legacy of faith How to lead with spiritual clarity What to do when you feel disconnected from your calling Read more and listen to Episode 372 at 🕯 You’re not alone. You’ve been gifted for this. Timestamps 00:19 Reading from 2 Timothy 01:15 Paul's Message to Timothy 02:45 The Power of Legacy and Faith 03:22 Breaking Down Power, Love, and Self-Control 05:00 Rekindling the Gift 06:08 Reflecting on Your Legacy 07:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 10:22 Conclusion and Blessing
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