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The Data Is In: Pastors Aren't Praying Jan 16, 2024

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Episode 103: Co-Founder of Venture, Ryan Skoog, joins Logan to discuss the journey behind his newly launched book, "Lead with Prayer." The book originated from a survey conducted by the Maclellan Foundation on the prayer lives of Christian leaders, revealing alarming gaps. Ryan shares insights from over 100 hours of interviews with global leaders, highlighting the pivotal role of prayer in their lives.

For your free copy of "Lead with Prayer" email us at network@rivervalley.org Subject Line: “Free Book”

To purchase the book: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/

The Tension of "Celebrity Pastors" Jan 09, 2024

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Episode 102: Logan and Pastor Terry Parkman talk about the "Celebrity Pastor." They share personal experiences and observations about how individuals in influential positions can unintentionally transition from being pastors to “celebrities,” the challenges they face, and the potential misconceptions surrounding them.

The Sin Most Pastors Don't Talk About Jan 02, 2024

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Episode 101: Logan and Davey talk about the often-overlooked connection between faith leaders and physical well-being. As the conversation unfolds, Pastor Davey reveals personal experiences, addressing the challenges and importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle within the context of ministry.

100th Episode: Year in Review Dec 26, 2023

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The 100th episode of Talking Church reflects on the remarkable journey so far. Logan expresses gratitude for the audience's support and shares key moments. The episode dives into the top milestones achieved, and exciting plans for the upcoming year.

Avoiding Burnout (Part 2) Ministry Longevity | Rob Ketterling Dec 19, 2023

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Episode 99: Pastor Rob Ketterling discusses the challenges pastors face, ways to stay strong and avoid burnout, and strategies for achieving longevity in ministry. He emphasizes setting guardrails, using up vacation time, staying in awe of the wonders of ministry. The episode concludes with practical advice for pastors to navigate challenges, build a strong team, and strive for longevity in ministry.

Doubling Your Church and Isolating Insecurity with Michael Murphy Dec 12, 2023

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Episode 98: Michael Murphy, a seasoned coach for pastors and leaders, joins Logan in this episode of the podcast talking about the core concepts of Michael’s recently released book “XLR8.” Michael highlights the significance of creating a DNA of multiplication within small groups and how it can lead to the organic growth of leaders and disciples.

A Practical Guide to Short Term Missions Dec 05, 2023

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Episode 97: Logan sits down with Pastor Justin Mack and Pastor Jesse Johannesen to talk about the impact of going on global teams and virtual global teams, practical ways you can approach starting these for your own church, and the importance of encouraging and supporting hosts on global teams.

Calendar Hacks to Avoid Burnout with Rob Ketterling Nov 28, 2023

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Episode 96: Pastor Rob Ketterling sits down with Logan to talk about how he stays organized with his busy schedule, how he doesn’t get burnt out, and how he stays healthy with his family, marriage, and ministry.

Download the calendar here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:df0654c9-313f-3409-9555-f45c3339fa2e

From Teen Pregnancy to Pastoring Teens Nov 21, 2023

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Episode 95: Patraic and Daralee Utecht sit down with Logan to talk about being a blended family, creating a safe place for others, and having hard but needed conversations.

Defending The Accuracy of Scripture | Dr. Allen Tennison Nov 14, 2023

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Episode 94: Dr. Allen Tennison joins Logan on the podcast to talk about understanding context when reading the Bible, how to distinguish metaphorical language in the Bible, and how to bridge the gap between us and biblical texts.

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