January 22, 2022
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Episode 93 - How Parents Pass Religious Faith to their Children featuring Christian Smith
What determines whether children will carry on the faith of their parents? Past research established that parents play the critical role. In this episode noted sociologist Christian Smith shares new research examining how parents shape their children’s faith and the critical factor of talking about religion in the context of day-to-day life.

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Episode 92 - Creating Powerful Worship in Small Congregations featuring Teresa Stewart
Do you want amazing worship on a small church budget? Teresa Stewart, a blogger and creator of the website Paper Bag Cathedrals, shares ways small congregations can enliven their worship. Listen now. | Read interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.
Episode 91 -- Clear Vision, Values, and Hope are Essential to Leading in Challenging Times featuring Retired Major General Randy Manner
Do the challenges of a global pandemic and extreme polarization seem insurmountable? Retired Major General Randy Manner shares how clear vision and values help in navigating difficult terrain by engendering unity and hope. Listen now. | Read interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.
Episode 90 - Doing Evangelism with Integrity” featuring Priscilla Pope-Levison
Is your congregation squeamish when it comes to evangelism? In this episode, Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison shares how congregations can more authentically engage a variety of evangelistic practices with confidence and integrity. Listen now. | Read interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.
Episode 89 - Managing Congregations in a Virtual Age featuring John Wimberly
Are virtual meetings and work-from-home staff part of the new normal in your church? John Wimberly discusses best practices for working with staff and volunteers in a hybrid era. Listen now. | Read interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.
Episode 88 - Innovating to Reach More People featuring Mikka McCracken
How can innovation help congregations reach new and younger people? We speak with Mikka McCracken about innovation, building relationships, and creating person-focused ministries so more people know the way of Jesus and discover community, justice, and love. Listen now. | Read interview. | Watch podcast video on YouTube.

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Tuesday, February 1, Noon-1:30 p.m. Eastern

Learn new perspectives and practices for funding ministry in an increasing challenging environment. Join Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Dr. Ann A. Michel, authors of Generosity, Stewardship, and Abundance: A Transformational Guide to Church Finance, for this 90-minute interactive presentation exploring key changes in the landscape of congregational giving and new possibilities for enhancing generosity in the 21st century.