Pivot
Pivot
Season 5 of the Pivot podcast explores the changing landscape of the church. Our co-hosts will dig into difficult questions that faith leaders are asking now, and provide an understanding of the deeper cultural shifts that account for the unraveling of inherited models of church.Social links:
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Episode 79: Bonhoeffer’s Secret to Faithful Discipleship with Tripp Fuller
How can the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian who resisted the Nazi regime, inspire and challenge church leaders today? In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Dwight Zscheile and Katie Langston talk with Tripp Fuller about Bonhoeffer's enduring legacy and its …
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Episode 78: Church Leadership Q&A: Insights and Strategies for Pastoring Today
All your questions answered in this Q&A session about making space for reflection, leading people who are in conflict during an election year, and the essence of Biblical discipleship. Questions that listeners asked include: * Q1: “I always have such good intentions for making the most of the sum…
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Episode 77: The Displacement of Enchantment
People are still spiritually curious, passionate, and committed today even while many are leaving traditional churches. Watch this pivot podcast episode with Dr. Dwight Zscheile and Dr. Andy Root to dive deep into the intersection of Christian faith and our secular age. In today’s pivot podcast ep…
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Episode 76: Coaching Training for Church Leaders
More pastors are taking coaching courses and loving the impact on their congregation. Watch this pivot podcast episode to learn what coaching is, how it’s different from other models of leadership training and why it can be so impactful for church leaders. In today’s pivot podcast episode, we are …
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Episode 75: How to have Spiritual Conversations with Your Neighbors: Let’s Talk about the Difference Jesus Makes
Wondering how to have good conversations about your Christian faith with neighbors and friends who aren’t Christian? Many of us can think of examples of how not to do this. But how can we do it lovingly, faithfully, and respectfully? Church leaders often ask us, “how can I help people in my congreg…
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Episode 74: Fresh Expressions: How to Start New Christian Communities
Looking for new ways to share the Gospel with your neighbors? Watch this pivot podcast episode to learn about simple ways the Spirit of God is raising up, calling and sending leaders–especially lay leaders–to cultivate new forms of Christian community that meet people where they are in daily life. …
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Episode 73: Even Divisive Congregations Can Change
Not sure how to experience unity in Christ when there is so much division? Watch this pivot podcast interview and learn how to experience unity in the church even when it feels impossible. Experiencing deep disagreements, differences, or divides in your church? There are ancient spiritual practice…
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Episode 72: How to Invite Others to Engage in Spiritual Practices
Not sure how to help people grow spiritually? Watch this interview with Steve Thomason, seminary professor and pastor, and learn how to invite busy people into the journey of spiritual growth. Having trouble getting others who are overwhelmed by life to engage in spiritual practices? There are sim…
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Episode 71: Renewing a Congregation’s Identity
In this episode of the Pivot podcast, guest Pastor Liz Eide, who currently serves the Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, Minnesota, joins host Dwight Zscheile. Together, they explore the Lutheran Church of Peace's journey in renewing its identity and expanding its capacity to name God's presen…
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Episode 70: Easter Is Coming: Resurrection Hope for Church Leaders
Jesus’ resurrection changes everything. Facing uncertainty? Feeling ashamed? Disappointed with how things are going? You are not alone. Jesus’ disciples felt the same way until they witnessed the resurrection; with it, their hope was restored. Everything Jesus said about himself is true. In this e…
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