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Mark Buchanan on Pastoring Others Without Losing Your Soul, Growing Deep Over Fast, and Telling Gospel-Shaped Stories

Ralph Alvaro 2024-04-08 Ralph Alvaro 2024-04-08

Mark Buchanan on Pastoring Others Without Losing Your Soul, Growing Deep Over Fast, and Telling Gospel-Shaped Stories

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Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller

Ralph Alvaro 2024-03-25 Ralph Alvaro 2024-03-25

Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller

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Nicky Gumbel on His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033

Ralph Alvaro 2024-03-11 Ralph Alvaro 2024-03-11

Nicky Gumbel on His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033

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Jerry Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive Lens

Ralph Alvaro 2024-02-26 Ralph Alvaro 2024-02-26

Jerry Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive Lens

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Jonathan Smith On Nurturing Change in Churches with Compassion, Embracing the Vitality of Pruning for Church Growth, and Recognizing the Essential Role of Spiritual Mentors

Ralph Alvaro 2024-02-12 Ralph Alvaro 2024-02-12

Jonathan Smith On Nurturing Change in Churches with Compassion, Embracing the Vitality of Pruning for Church Growth, and Recognizing the Essential Role of Spiritual Mentors

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Jeff Vanderstelt on The Dealing With Criticism, Navigating Toxic Church Culture, The Crisis of Discipleship, and Dallas Willard’s Last Unanswered Question

Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-29 Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-29

Jeff Vanderstelt on The Dealing With Criticism, Navigating Toxic Church Culture, The Crisis of Discipleship, and Dallas Willard’s Last Unanswered Question

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Durwin and Angel Gray on Being Called to a Place and Community, Navigating Imposter Syndrome, and Parenting as the Primary Avenue of Discipleship

Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-16 Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-16

Durwin and Angel Gray on Being Called to a Place and Community, Navigating Imposter Syndrome, and Parenting as the Primary Avenue of Discipleship

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Special Episode: Elita Friesen on Abiding in Jesus, The Fruitfulness of Rocky Soil, and Recognizing the Work of the Vinedresser

Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-11 Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-11

Special Episode: Elita Friesen on Abiding in Jesus, The Fruitfulness of Rocky Soil, and Recognizing the Work of the Vinedresser

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Darren Herbold on Embracing Holy Inconvenience,  Why Ministry Friendships Are Key & Choosing Faithfulness in All Seasons

Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-11 Ralph Alvaro 2024-01-11

Darren Herbold on Embracing Holy Inconvenience, Why Ministry Friendships Are Key & Choosing Faithfulness in All Seasons

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Evan Wickham on Fostering Compassionate Curiosity, Embracing Courageous Orthodoxy, and Creating Healthy Spaces for Questions & Disagreement

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Darrell Johnson on Carving out a New Understanding of Pastoring, Trusting the Power of God’s Word, & How the Ten Commandments Speak to Our Cultural Moment

Ralph Alvaro 2023-11-14 Ralph Alvaro 2023-11-14

Darrell Johnson on Carving out a New Understanding of Pastoring, Trusting the Power of God’s Word, & How the Ten Commandments Speak to Our Cultural Moment

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Ebonie Davis on Nurturing Gritty Faith, Four Spiritual Practices for the Next-Generation & Being a Student of Those You Lead

Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-30 Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-30

Ebonie Davis on Nurturing Gritty Faith, Four Spiritual Practices for the Next-Generation & Being a Student of Those You Lead

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Pieter Valk on the Historical Christian Sex Ethic, Demystifying Vocational Singleness & How Pastors Can Serve the LGBT+ Community

Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-17 Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-17

Pieter Valk on the Historical Christian Sex Ethic, Demystifying Vocational Singleness & How Pastors Can Serve the LGBT+ Community

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Jason Matta on Prioritizing Your Closest Relationships in Ministry, Being Held By the Body of Christ in Hard Times, and Building For Eternal Value

Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-16 Ralph Alvaro 2023-10-16

Jason Matta on Prioritizing Your Closest Relationships in Ministry, Being Held By the Body of Christ in Hard Times, and Building For Eternal Value

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Archbishop Michael Miller on Overseeing 70+ Parishes, Prayer as a Central Pastoral Activity & Dealing Realistically with Criticism

Ralph Alvaro 2023-09-19 Ralph Alvaro 2023-09-19

Archbishop Michael Miller on Overseeing 70+ Parishes, Prayer as a Central Pastoral Activity & Dealing Realistically with Criticism

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Chris Price on Preaching: Being a Prophet to Culture, Adopting the Right Kind of Relevancy & Moving Beyond Information Transfer to Encounter

Ralph Alvaro 2023-09-19 Ralph Alvaro 2023-09-19

Chris Price on Preaching: Being a Prophet to Culture, Adopting the Right Kind of Relevancy & Moving Beyond Information Transfer to Encounter

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Bishop Jenny Andison on Stewarding a Church with 180 Years of History, Her Passion for Evangelism & Cultivating the Monastery Within

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Jonny Hughes on Simple Prayer, Praying Every Street, and Wrestling One’s Calling to Ministry

Ralph Alvaro 2023-08-21 Ralph Alvaro 2023-08-21

Jonny Hughes on Simple Prayer, Praying Every Street, and Wrestling One’s Calling to Ministry

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Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with David Pothier of La Chapelle

Ralph Alvaro 2023-07-26 Ralph Alvaro 2023-07-26

Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with David Pothier of La Chapelle

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Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with Patti Miller of Evangel Church

Ralph Alvaro 2023-07-26 Ralph Alvaro 2023-07-26

Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with Patti Miller of Evangel Church

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