How can Christian innovation address the needs of people who are under-resourced and undervalued? Kimberly Daniel shares how Christian innovation can begin to break down barriers to wealth and flourishing.

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“Sustaining While Disrupting” featuring Doug Powe and Lovett Weems — Episode 112

What is required to bring about meaningful change in your church? F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Lovett H. Weems Jr. maintain that genuine change also involves continuity. They outline strategies for sustaining key traditions and systems while simultaneously pursuing new initiatives and innovations. Listen now. | Read in-depth interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

“Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” featuring Phil Cooke — Episode 111

How can you be creative when facing deadlines? We speak with media consultant Phil Cooke about gaining clarity on expectations, saying “no,” and stumbling blocks to creativity. Listen now. | Read in-depth interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

“The Messy Art of Leading Change” featuring Mike Bonem — Episode 110

How can you lead effectively given the inherent messiness of congregational life? Leadership expert Mike Bonem speaks about the art of leading change, responding to those who resist change, and how leading well depends on having the courage to allow yourself to be changed. Listen now. | Read in-depth interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

“Finding Sanctuary: Ministries With Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers” featuring Elizabeth Shulman — Episode 109

How can congregations support persons with dementia and their caregivers? Elizabeth Shulman offers an organic three-part program to help congregations create ministries to meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers. Listen now. | Read in-depth interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

“Forging a New Path” featuring Rebekah Simon-Peter — Episode 108

When do things go back to normal? How do we get people (back) to church? How do we do more with less? Rebekah Simon-Peter calls us to the next normal as she explores what it means to invite people to church as spiritual community and to do more with less. Listen now. | Read in-depth interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

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