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February 05, 2025

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388 Welcoming: Where Churches Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
February 03, 2025

First impressions matter, and churches often underestimate how much. Peter Blanch and Scott Sanders discuss how small changes can make a big impact in helping people feel seen, valued, and truly at home. The theological foundation for welcoming Mistak

387 How to Run a Meeting
January 27, 2025

Are you suffering from death by meetings? Meetings can be soul-crushing or life-changing. Have you stopped to think about how to make yours truly effective so we can be using our resources effectively for the gospel?Scott Sanders and Derek Hanna talk abo

386 The Seven Day Cycle: What It Is and How To Avoid It
January 20, 2025

At the start of the year, many of us may realise we spent the previous year caught in a cycle of constant activityjust doing, without much reflection or planning, and barely surviving. How can we break free from this endless seven-day grind? What'

385 Does Your Calendar Reflect Your Convictions?
January 13, 2025

Your calendar is not just the place where you put tasks to do and meetings to be had. It's about aligning your time with your values and integrity.Scott Sanders and Peter Blanch explore how to do this effectively: The importance of reflection and

384 Why Christian Life Is Full of Tensions (And That’s Okay)
January 06, 2025

Gary Millar dives intoholding tension in the Christian life, embracing differences, and leaning into Christlike living.Its about being missionally effective and reflecting Jesus in our character. It's challenging, yes, but necessarybecause calling eac

383 'You're Better At This Than Me' and Other Phrases Build Teams
December 30, 2024

There are some key phrases that leaders can use that create great gospel culture in your team. While they aren't always easy to say, they are anessential part of leadership.Why are they important: Leaders don't know everything Leaders aren't better a

382 The Gospel at Work in Fractured Families at Christmas (Stephen McApline)
December 23, 2024

Think Charles Dickens, but real life. For Steve McAlpines mother, Christmas wasnt always merry: abandoned in foster care, kidnapped by her birth mother, left by her husbandthen reconciled. Over 80 years, her extraordinary journey, shaped by the gospel,

381 Why EQ is the Edge Every Leader Needs Part 2 (Pete Stedman)
December 16, 2024

We continue our dive into the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in church leadership, specifically focusing on team dynamics with Pete Stedman from Norwest Anglican Church in Sydney. What happens if you neglect EQ in a team A framework for un

380 Why EQ is the Edge Every Leader Needs Part 1 (Pete Stedman)
December 09, 2024

While IQ is important, emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial as pastors navigate the complexities, compromises, and conflicts inherent in church life.Pete Stedman from Norwest Anglican Church, Sydney shares how EQ shapes his leadership style, transform