Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast

Building a Systematic Culture | Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast | ft. David Friedman Oct 28, 2024

In this conversation, William and David Friedman discuss the importance of culture in organizations. David shares his journey of building a thriving company through a well-defined culture, and how this experience led him to a career in teaching and consulting on the topic. Together, they dive into the responsibilities of leadership in shaping and communicating the culture within organizations. They also examine the challenges and opportunities presented by remote and hybrid work environments, emphasizing the importance of intentional and systematic efforts in cultivating a strong, cohesive culture

Dreaming Big: How to Tap into Your Potential | Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast | ft. Troy Gramling Oct 21, 2024

In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, William welcomes Troy Gramling, a pastor from South Florida, to discuss leadership transitions, church growth, and the importance of understanding one's potential. Troy shares his journey from Arkansas to leading Potential Church, and the significance of creating momentum for change. They delve into the themes of generational leadership, the process of writing a book, and the importance of dreaming big for the future.

Faith, Family, and Business: Willie Robertson on Leading with Purpose and Spreading Hope Oct 11, 2024

Willie Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, shares his journey of building the family business while staying true to his faith. He discusses how business leaders can share their beliefs authentically by creating values-driven environments and focusing on kindness and positivity. Willie emphasizes the importance of spreading hope and good news, avoiding negativity, and being patient in seeing the impact of sharing the gospel. He also talks about his book, Gospeler, which teaches how to intentionally share faith, stay mission-focused, and hold onto timeless principles for success.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/willie-robertson?hs_preview=ajSdQOFe-180777858959

Preventing Burnout, Fostering Unity: Leadership that Lasts Part 2 (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, William and Carey dive into the key challenges that contribute to the high failure rate of church plants. They discuss the need for an entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of building a strong launch team, and the critical role of raising sufficient funds before starting. The conversation also covers the relationship between church growth and engagement, as well as the growing need for church revitalization. Shifting gears, they explore the topic of pastoral burnout, sharing personal experiences and warning signs to watch for. Carey emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a sustainable pace in ministry, drawing from his own journey through burnout. He highlights the necessity of rest, self-care, and time management through a triage system to prioritize emergencies. Carey also provides practical strategies for avoiding burnout and achieving a healthy work-life balance.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preventing-burnout-fostering-unity-0

Preventing Burnout, Fostering Unity: Leadership that Lasts Part 1 (feat. Carey Nieuwhof) Sep 06, 2024

Carey Nieuwhof joins William Vanderbloemen for this episode. Carey Nieuwhof, a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership expert, is the founding pastor of Connexus Church and has been actively serving in ministry since 1995.

In part one of this conversation, William Vanderblomen and Carey Nieuwhof discuss various topics related to leadership and the current cultural and ideological divide. They explore the issues beneath the issues, the importance of empathy and community, and the role of the church in addressing these challenges. They also touch on the impact of social media, the need for genuine relationships, and the power of identity rooted in Christ.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preventing-burnout-fostering-unity

Navigating Leadership in a Post-Everything World ( feat. Daniel Im) Jun 11, 2024

In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen interviews Daniel Im about his new book, The Discipleship Opportunity. They discuss the challenges of leading a church in a post-everything world and the need to focus on the interested non-Christians and interested Christians. Daniel shares insights from his research on the church growth movement and emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors and showing unity among believers. He also provides practical advice for pastors, including challenging and disrupting consumeristic attitudes and trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of the uninterested.

The conversation explores the importance of reaching interested non-Christians and the need to shift the focus from consumers to those who genuinely want to be part of the church. It emphasizes the power of storytelling and addressing the spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs of people. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of preaching and the need to create tension and curiosity in sermons. The key takeaway is to stop letting consumers hold the church hostage and instead focus on faithfully sharing the truth of the gospel.

Be The Unicorn Special Edition: The Agile (feat. Mark Batterson) May 21, 2024

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Mark Batterson. Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He is also the lead visionary for The Dream Collective and a New York Times bestselling author.

Mark Batterson discusses the importance of agility in leadership and shares his personal experiences of pivoting and adapting in his church and ministry. He emphasizes the need for leaders to stay flexible and open to new ways of doing things, and highlights the role of prayer in discerning God's agenda. Mark also talks about the challenges and rewards of leading a church in the nation's capital and shares practical tips for staying agile and maintaining growth.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-agile

Be The Unicorn Special Edition: The Prepared (feat. Dave Ramsey) May 07, 2024

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Dave Ramsey. Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions, a National bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show. In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen talks Dave Ramsey about the importance of being prepared in managing money and leadership. Dave shares his personal experience of learning the value of preparation and the consequences of not being prepared. They also touch on the importance of having systems and values in place to guide decision-making. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of being prepared in both personal finance and leadership.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-prepared

Is Everyone Happier Than Me? (feat. Sarah Braggs) Apr 16, 2024

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Sarah Bragg. Sarah is an author, podcaster, and communicator.

Sarah Bragg talks about her book 'Is Everyone Happier Than Me?' They discuss the pressure to achieve and the fear of not being happy, the role of perfectionism as a defense mechanism, the importance of becoming emotionally literate, and the value of celebrating progress and setting realistic goals. Sarah also shares advice she would give to her 20-something self. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for finding happiness and connection in life.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/is-everyone-happier-than-me-podcast

From Musician to Shepherd: Investing In Worship Leaders (feat. Alex Enfiedjian) Apr 09, 2024

In this conversation, Alex, the founder of Worship Ministry Training, discusses how senior leaders can support and empower their worship pastors. He emphasizes the importance of helping worship pastors understand their role as disciple-makers and shepherds in the church.

Alex also highlights the need for senior leaders to assist worship pastors in getting organized and developing efficient workflows. Additionally, he stresses the significance of overseeing song choices and resourcing the worship team. Alex encourages senior leaders to invest in their worship leaders through regular meetings, encouragement, and discipleship.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/from-musician-to-shepherd

Be The Unicorn Special Edition: The Connected (feat. Wade Joye) Mar 26, 2024

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye is a speaker, author, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.

Wade talks about finding balance in life and leadership. They discuss the importance of rest and rhythm, the need to prioritize relationships, and the value of being present and fully engaged in conversations. Wade shares insights on how to avoid the trap of busyness and the pressure to always be connected. He emphasizes the significance of intentional and meaningful connections and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding balance and prioritizing relationships in order to thrive in life and leadership.

We hope you enjoy the conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-connected

The Importance of Worship Schools in Modern-Day (feat. Lauren Settembrini) Mar 07, 2024

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Lauren Settembrini. Lauren is the Executive Director and Coach at 10KFAM. 10KFam is a worship school located in Colorado Springs. In this conversation, Lauren shares about the founding and purpose of 10KFAM, the structure and format of worship school, the target demographic and church size, the impact of worship school on students, Lauren's personal experience as a student, and the application process and timeline.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/mportance-of-worship-schools

Transformation Through Group Leader Training (feat.Adam Erlichman) Feb 08, 2024

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Adam Erlichman, the founder of Build Groups. He discusses the importance of training small group leaders in the local church.

He shares the origin of Build Groups and how it started as a conference for group leaders. This led to the creation of Group Leader Training, a resource that combines best practices, theology, and community building. Adam emphasizes the need for intentional investment in group leaders and the impact it can have on the church. He also shares success stories of churches that have adopted Group Leader Training and seen significant growth in their volunteer base. The main barrier to implementing small groups is trust, but Erlichman encourages churches to take the risk and experience the rewards.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transformation-through-group-leader-training

Leading The Way In Bible Reading (Feat. Mary DeMuth) Jan 25, 2024

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Mary DeMuth. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction, and nonfiction, including her latest book, 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith.

In this conversation, Mary DeMuth discusses her 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge, explaining why she decided to create it, plus the benefits of reading the entire Bible in a shorter timeframe. She provides tips for finding time to read and suggests using audio versions of the Bible. Mary also discusses the impact of reading the Bible in its entirety and shares her passion for teaching and speaking. She emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and the power of redemption.

Why Excellence Always Wins (feat. Horst Schulze) Nov 23, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Horst Schulze, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder and former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. Schulze is a legendary leader and global titan of business.

In this episode, Horst's journey to success is truly remarkable. He shares his personal story and the methods he used to achieve his goals. His experiences are a testament to the fact that with hard work, determination, and a drive for excellence, anyone can achieve their dreams.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/why-excellence-always-wins

Salvation Has Come (feat. Gregg Matte) Oct 19, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Gregg Matte, is the senior pastor of Houston's First Baptist Church and the founder of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University, one of the largest college Bible studies in the nation. He is the author of numerous books, including Unstoppable Gospel and Difference Makers.

In this episode, Gregg talks about his latest book, Salvation Has Come, a set of twenty-five devotionals to center readers in the beauty of the Gospel of Luke, with a reflection for each day in December leading up to Christmas.

We hope you enjoy this conversation about staying present and mindful during the Christmas season.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/salvation-has-come-gregg-matte

Leveraging Your Baggage For The Good Of Your Relationships (feat Ike Miller) Sep 21, 2023

In today’s podcast, we talk to Ike Miller, Senior Pastor of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, a church he planted in 2018 along with his wife, Sharon Hodde Miller. He frequently writes on the intersection of theology, mental health, and family of origin issues in outlets such as Christianity Today and Mission Alliance.

In this episode, Ike shares insights from his latest book, Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You For Healthy Relationships. After confronting the impact of his own childhood, including a family history of substance use disorders, Ike has developed a passion for helping others who grew up in difficult circumstances to better understand how those environments continue to impact them and their relationships now. Learn how you can leverage your baggage for good with his practical advice and exercises that can lead to healthier relationships.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-your-baggage-for-the-good-of-your-relationship

Don't Burn Out, Burn Bright (feat. Jonathan Malm) Sep 14, 2023

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Jonathan Malm. Jonathan is the Founder of SundaySocial and ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com and he frequently consults with organizations on topics such as guest services and creative expression. He is also the coauthor of The Come Back Effect, The Come Back Culture, The Volunteer Effect, and The Volunteer Survival Guide.

In this episode, Jonathan provides insight on ways to prevent burnout, particularly among pastors who have been greatly affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. He is passionate about helping pastors overcome burnout and offering resources to help prevent it from happening in the future.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/dont-burn-out-burn-bright

When To Make Your Next Career Move (feat. Tim Stevens) Sep 07, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Stevens. Tim is the CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart, where he partners with churches to help solve their problems. Tim has been coaching, consulting, and writing for more than 20 years, and now is pouring all of his efforts into LeadingSmart to serve churches full-time. Tim is also the Vanderbloemen team’s premium partner for succession planning.

In this episode, Tim shares about his career journey throughout the years and his experience being on staff in different work environments. Tim is passionate about developing healthy team cultures and guiding people through life transitions. He discusses the importance of knowing when it’s time to make your next career move and how to leave your position on good terms.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/when-to-make-your-next-career-move

How To Cast Vision and Direction On Your Team (feat. Kevin East) Aug 31, 2023

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Kevin East. Kevin is the founder and leader of Mentoring Alliance, a Christ-centered mentoring program designed to help kids thrive.

In this episode, Kevin highlights the importance of leaders providing a clear vision for their team. He offers insights into how effective leaders communicate the "why" of their organization and how he implements this in his daily work. Kevin emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined vision for an organization, as without it, the organization may struggle to succeed and lose its direction.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-cast-vision-direction-on-your-team

Harnessing The Power of Storytelling For The Kingdom (feat. Matt Neff) Aug 24, 2023

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Matt Neff. Matt is

the CEO of Sight and Sound Theatre. Sight & Sound is a ministry on a mission to create spectacular entertainment experiences for the whole family by bringing the bible to life through large-scale productions. They currently have theatres located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Branson, Missouri.

During this conversation, Matt Neff talks about his experiences as a second-generation successor at the Sight and Sound Theatre. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in touching people's hearts and how it can benefit the Kingdom.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/harnessing-the-power-of-storytelling-for-the-kingdom

How To Mend What Others Couldn’t (feat.Jon Chasteen) Aug 17, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jon Chasteen. Jon is the Founder of The ReLeader, Lead Pastor at Victory Church, and Former University & Seminary President at The King’s University.

During the conversation, Jon Chasteen shares the purpose and heart behind ReLeader. He emphasizes that as leaders, it's important to recognize that they are ReLeaders, which means they are accountable for enhancing what already exists, particularly the things that ReLeaders did not damage. Nevertheless, he highlights how it's vital for ReLeaders to strive for progress in their endeavors and to leave a positive, lasting influence.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-mend-what-others-couldn't

You Can Live the Dream (feat. Nick Nilson) Aug 10, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Nick Nilson. Nick Nilson is an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church. His role is giving leadership to the health, culture, and development of Lakewood’s staff and ministry teams. Nick also spends his time consulting, speaking around the world, coaching and investing in teams within the church, marketplace, and beyond.

In this conversation, Nick shares how listeners can harness the power of perspective in every aspect of their lives and how to stop delaying and start enjoying life right now. He highlights the importance of trading disappointment and discontentment for peace, joy and fulfillment.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/you-can-live-the-dream

Unlocking Your Capacity To Change The World (feat. Greg Atkinson) Aug 03, 2023

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Greg Atkinson. Greg is the Founder and CEO of Worship Impressions, the First Impressions Conference, as well as the Co-Founder of the Social Media Church Conference. Greg is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant.

Greg joins the podcast to emphasize the secret power of kindness. He shares that it’s time for this overlooked and underappreciated fruit of the Spirit to get its due. His message serves as a reminder of our responsibility in building a world full of kindness.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Leveraging New Technology For Ministry Growth (feat.Matt Lombardi) Jun 29, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Matt Lombardi, the CEO and Founder of Share Talent, an online platform that creates people-centric technologies and services to help missional organizations increase their impact.

Matt discusses how ministries can leverage technology for efficiency and growth on their teams. As a significant portion of the workforce is shifting to gig work, organizations have a unique opportunity to utilize freelancer marketplaces to fulfill their creative and technical needs. Matt shares how churches and nonprofits can use rising technology to expand their reach and have more impactful connections within the communities they serve.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-new-technology-for-ministry-growth

Equipping The Next Generation To Lead Well (feat. Aaron & Hannah Barnett) Jun 22, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Hannah & Aaron Barnett. Aaron is a Research Specialist at Exponential and the Director of Strategy & Partnerships at Generation Distinct. Hannah is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, as well as a speaker and author. Together, they work to serve and inspire the next generation, promoting justice, and encouraging others to make a difference.

In this conversation, Aaron and Hannah share about their mission to help young leaders discover their purpose and emphasize the significance of experienced leaders investing in Gen Z. They discuss practical strategies for reaching this upcoming generation and share stories of how young leaders from around the world are linking arms to build a better world.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/equipping-the-next-generation

Integrating Christian Faith In The Business World (feat. Steve French) Jun 15, 2023

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Steve French. Steve is the Founder of Lx Partners and the Global Ambassador for Lifework Leadership after serving as its President for 20 years. Lifework is known by marketplace executives and church leaders for its leadership development excellence and renowned communicators network.

In this conversation, Steve French discusses how Christian business leaders can incorporate their faith into their everyday work and find like-minded individuals who share their vision. He advocates for leaders of all industries to come together, share ideas, and learn from each other.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intergrating-christian-faith-in-the-business-world

Leading A Resilient Life & Ministry (feat. Mark Dance) Jun 08, 2023

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Mark Dance. Mark Dance is the Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources (SBC). He was a lead pastor and planter for 27 years before becoming the Associate Vice President at Lifeway, the Director of Pastoral Development for Oklahoma Baptists, and the Co-Founder/Leader of the Care4Pastors Network.

In this conversation, Mark talks about how pastors and ministry leaders are facing increasingly difficult expectations, leading to burnout. Whether you are ten years into your ministry or have not even taken the first steps, Mark shares important steps to take in order to serve well, lead well, and end well.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

When The Unexplainable Intersects The Undeniable (feat. Joby Martin) Jun 01, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Joby Martin. Pastor Joby is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is also a national and international preacher and teacher.

In this conversation, Joby talks about his latest book Anything Is Possible and what happens when the unexplainable intersects the undeniable. He encourages listeners that God still does miracles today, that believers have access to the incredible power that raised Jesus from the dead, and, ultimately, reminds us not to seek miracles themselves, but the one who performs them.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Empowering Gen Z Through Discipleship (feat. Tami Peterson) May 25, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Tami Peterson. Tami Peterson is the Founder & CEO of Life Architects, a career consulting group that partners with students, parents, schools, and faith organizations to design pathways to meaningful work and lifelong vocational fulfillment.

In this conversation, Tami Peterson discusses the importance of discipleship for Generation Z. She shares practical tips on how to empower and help the younger generation through the challenges they face on a daily basis.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/empowering-gen-z-through-discipleship

Strategies For The Reformation Revolution (feat. Anthony Delaney) May 11, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Anthony Delaney, Leader of the Launch conference, Host of The Future Podcast, Senior Leader of Ivy Church in Manchester, and Author of “The Man You Were Made To Be” and “The Best Marriage: Why Settle For Less?”.

In this conversation, Anthony Delaney unpacks the future thinking of practical and prophetic voices in church, leadership, and culture to help us perceive and respond to the new reformation revolution we are living through. William and Anthony challenge listeners to stretch their thinking for the future of the Kingdom and offer strategies for leading a Christian movement in a post-Christian society.

We hope you enjoy the podcast!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/strategies-for-the-reformation-revolution-podcast

The Tension Between Self-Care & Self-Denial (feat. Alan Frow) May 05, 2023

In today’s podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan, talks with Alan Frow. Alan is a leader on the pastoral team of Southlands Brea Church in California and he serves on the Global Leadership Team of the Advance movement of churches. He has also authored multiple books such as his latest work “Psalms for a Saturated Soul: An Ancient Guide to Emotional Health”.

In this conversation, Rick and Alan discuss negating the tension between self-care and self-denial. Alan also emphasizes the importance of wholeness and health, and how it’s foundational to ministry. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-tension-between-self-care-self-denial

Equipping Believers to Bring Heaven to Earth (Feat. Dr. John Jackson) Apr 27, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Dr. John Jackson, President of Jessup University. Prior to joining Jessup University, John served as the Co-Founder of Thriving Churches International and as a Senior Leader of Bayside Church.

In this conversation, Dr. Jackson shares his heart behind his latest book Grace Ambassador. He expresses how Christ followers can share the love of Christ and embrace the opportunity to bring heaven to earth daily to those around them. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

How To Lead Well From The Middle (feat. Jenni Catron) Apr 20, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jenni Catron, Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. Jenni and her team of leadership coaches work to build confident leaders, extraordinary teams, and thriving cultures for businesses and ministries.

In this conversation, William and Jenni discuss how the need for great leaders is more critical than ever. Expectations on mid-level leaders has increased over the past 3 years and 43% of managers say they are burned out. They share the practical skills leaders need to retain their top talent and attract new employees to join their mission. Discover how you can lead well from the middle by building a healthy culture and increasing retention. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-lead-well-from-the-middle

Jesus is Enough: Hope for the Weary, Burned Out, and Broken (Feat. Jeremy Writebol) Apr 13, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Jeremy Writebol. Jeremy is the Lead Campus Pastor of Woodside Bible Church, Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Author of his new book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough.

In this conversation, Jeremy talks about pastoral encouragement in his new book. He explains how pastors struggle with not feeling enough, and dealing with comparison but that you can rest knowing Jesus is enough. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/pastor-jesus-is-enough

Listening For Divine Echoes (feat. Tim Ross) Apr 06, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Ross. Tim Ross is an preacher, author, the host of The Basement Podcast.

In this conversation, William and Tim talks about Tim’s Sucession Journey from being the Lead Pastor at Embassy City and now off to his next calling. During his journey Tim talks about the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit and divine echos before making a huge transition decision. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/listening-to-divine-echoes-podcast

Good Catastrophe: The Tide-Turning Power of Hope (feat. Benjamin Windle) Mar 16, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Benjamin Windle. Benjamin is an Author, Pastor, and Millennial/Gen Z Specialist. He has been a local church Pastor for over 20 years, including as a Founding and Senior Pastor.

In this conversation, Benjamin talks about his new book “Good Catastrophe” and shares that flourishing does not come from a life devoid of loneliness, trauma, and anxiety. It’s one lived with hope engineered for adversity. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/good-catastrophe-the-tide-turning-power-of-hope

Transforming Your Groups Ministry (feat.Robby Angle) Mar 09, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. Prior to serving at Trueface, Robby served for seven years as the Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Men’s Groups for North Point Community Church which was founded by Andy Stanley in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this conversation, Robby talks about his new book “The Cure For Groups” and shares the five Core Components that are consistently applied by great small group leaders that lead transformational groups. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transforming-your-groups-ministry

TELOS, The Hope in Heaven Today (feat. Len Wilson) Mar 02, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Len Wilson, Founder of Invite Resources. Len’s mission and passion is to help ministries navigate obstacles and turn them into opportunities.

In this conversation, Len talks about the heart behind a new book he co-wrote, TELOS, The Hope in Heaven Today. He shares how culture has changed in the last half decade and the theology behind it. He shares ways to practically rely on the hope we have in Christ. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/telos-the-hope-in-heaven-today-podcast

Managing Leadership Anxiety (Feat. Steve Cuss) Feb 23, 2023

In today’s podcast, Rick Callahan our Executive Search Consultant talks to Steve Cuss. Steve has been a Hospital Chaplain, Pastor, and now he leads Capable Life.

In this conversation, Steve talks about his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety and the importance of being self-aware amidst battling anxiety. Steve shares helpful tools that you can use when feeling anxious and how to not let it affect your leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/managing-leadership-anxiety

The Word Before Work (feat. Jordan Raynor) Feb 16, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks to best selling author, Jordan Raynor. Jordan talks about his latest book, The Word Before Work which features 260 devotional readings - one for every workday of the year. He emphasizes that work is a ministry and how God intended work to be for the kingdom. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-word-before-work

The Aftermath Of Succession (Feat. Sean Morgan) Feb 09, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Sean Morgan, Founder of The Ascent Leader and host of Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast. His passion is to help ministries navigate obstacles and turn them into opportunities.

In this conversation, Sean talks about leadership development and the benefits of trusted leadership relationships. Sean and William also share insights about what happens after a succession, and how to help navigate your church through a healthy transition. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-aftermath-of-succession-podcast

Searching In The Right Places (feat. Will Klotz) Feb 02, 2023

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Will Klotz, our Client Relations Associate. Will shares about his position at Vanderbloemen and the benefits of using a search firm. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/searching-in-the-right-places

A Grace Filled Work Place (Feat. Tim Kimmel and Michael Tooker) Jan 26, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks to co-authors, Michael Tooker, Pastor of Central Ministries at Scottsdale Bible Church, and Tim Kimmel, Founder and Executive Director of Grace Based Families.

Tim and Michael talk about their new book, Grace at Work. They talk about the importance of treating others the way that God treats you. Tim and Michael share tangible, grace-based principles that can be used in your workplace. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/a-grace-filled-work-place

Transitioning From Performer to Pastor (Feat. Wade Joye) Jan 19, 2023

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye spent 15 years building and leading worship at Elevation Church and now works as a speaker, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.

In this conversation, Wade Joye shares the heart behind his new course, Performers to Pastors. He shares the importance of how to be in the presence of God without having to be on the platform. And how worship leaders should embrace their calling of being a Worship Pastor. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitioning-performer-to-pastor

Transitioning Staff Well (feat. Ben Stapley) Jan 05, 2023

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church.This is part two of our two-week series with Ben so make sure to go back and listen to part one if you missed it. In this conversation, Ben shares the importance of maintaining healthy and smooth transitions of a departing staff member. He shares tips on operating when a staff member departs and how to communicate that to the rest of your staff.

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Transitioning Jobs Well (feat. Ben Stapley) Dec 29, 2022

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church. This is part one of our two-week series with Ben so make sure to tune back in next Thursday. In this conversation, Ben shares the importance of staff retention through his experience of transition and some fundamental principles he has learned through the process.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitioning-jobs-podcast

Modeling An Effective Work-Life Balance (Feat. Kristin Fry) Dec 08, 2022

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Kristin Fry, our Executive Search Consultant. They discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy Work and Life Balance. Kristin shares a few of her personal tips for prioritizing a strong mental capacity space while also maximizing her work efficiency.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/modeling-work-life-balance-podcast

Retention Tactics for 2023 Dec 01, 2022

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen and Christa Neidig talk about how retention has changed over the years. They discuss the importance of retention in the workplace. William shares what he has learned at Vanderbloemen about retaining staff and what makes a great workplace.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rentention-tactics-2023-podcast

How To Hire Like A President (Feat. Dr. Philip Ryken) Nov 24, 2022

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Dr. Philip Ryken. Dr. Ryken is a minister, author, and now the President of Wheaton College. Dr. Ryken grew up in Wheaton, IL, and has worked with Wheaton College for 13 years.

They discuss what to look for when hiring and how to have an effective hiring process in Christian Education after the rebuilding of the pandemic. Dr. Ryken shares some tangible tips for bringing adding new members to the team and the benefits of a diverse staff.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-hire-like-a-president-podcast

Finding The Right Place Nov 10, 2022

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Brett Connolly, our Director of Executive Recruiting. They discuss the importance of finding the right place to work. Brett shares some tangible tips on how to make sure that you’re in the right place for the season the Lord has placed you in.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/finding-the-right-place-podcast

Rebuilding Culture After Crisis Nov 03, 2022

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Gail Mayes, our Director of People and Culture. They discuss how to rebuild a healthy culture after going through crisis. Gail shares some tangible tips that our own Vanderbloemen team does on a regular basis to maintain our people and culture.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rebuilding-after-crisis-podcast

Following Jesus In A Digital Age (Feat. Jason Thacker) Oct 27, 2022

In today’s podcast, Jason Thacker talks about his new book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age. He challenges listeners on how technology is shaping their relationship with Christ. He provides biblical wisdom to navigate the difficult aspects of our digital culture and lead others through it.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/following-jesus-digital-age-podcast

Fan the Flame, Encouragement For Weary Pastors (Feat. Pastor Jim Cymbala) Oct 20, 2022

In today’s podcast, Will Klotz talks with Jim Cymbala, Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than 50 years. Pastor Cymbala has a strong burden for the local church and has been blessed with the opportunity to encourage thousands of pastors around the globe.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/encouraging-weary-pastors-podcast

Why Pastors Should Be Intentional About Rest (Feat. Wade Bearden & Justin Trapp) Oct 13, 2022

In this conversation, Wade Bearden & Justin Trapp share why pastors should consider preaching less and resting more by discussing the benefits of sabbaticals. They share ways to equip others to teach, and how to balance the burden and blessing of preaching. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intentional-pastoral-rest-podcast

Tips For A Successful First Semester (Feat. Shirley Hoogstra, CCCU President) Oct 06, 2022

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Shirley Hoogstra, CCCU President. She is a visionary leader who is passionate about Christian higher education and the role it plays in the common good.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/successful-semester-podcast-cccu-president

Lead With Clarity: The Resilient Pastor (Feat. Glenn Packiam) Sep 29, 2022

In today’s podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan talks with Glenn Packiam, Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is also an author of several books including, The Resilient Pastor.

In this conversation, Glenn gives pastors much needed energy for a new season of ministry and insight into a pastors desire to be a faithful shepherd in the midst of a turbulent world.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/lead-clarity-resilient-pastor-podcast

Fruitful Theology (Feat. Ronni Kurtz) Sep 22, 2022

In this conversation, Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, talks about his new book, Fruitful Theology. He shares how the life of the mind leads to the life of the soul, and how theology can help produce the fruit of the spirit in believers.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fruitful-theology-podcast-ronni-kurtz

Persevering Hope Through Burnout (Feat. Peter Greer and Chris Horst) Sep 15, 2022

Peter Greer and Chris Horst from HOPE International share about their newest book, The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope For Leaders After Idealism Fades. If you are a leader who has felt disillusioned or cynical, this resource will help you journey from idealism to enduring hope.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hope-through-burnout-podcast

Seamless Pastoral Transitions (Feat. Lee Kricher) Sep 08, 2022

Pastoral transitions are inevitable for every church. They can often result in major setbacks which is why it is vital to plan for succession. In this conversation, Lee shares about his new book, Seamless Pastoral Transition and explains 6 leadership transition pitfalls to avoid.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/seamless-pastoral-transition-lee-kricher

More Than Your Number (Feat. Beth & Jeff McCord) Sep 01, 2022

In today’s podcast, our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Beth and Jeff McCord about their new book, More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/more-than-number-podcast

Surviving Your First Year As A Campus Pastor (Feat. Sam Yoon) Aug 18, 2022

In this conversation, Sam Yoon talks with William about his book, Your First Year As a Campus Pastor. He shares practical leadership guidance to help campus pastors create an intentional plan and strategy for their campus and church.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/campus-pastor-first-year-podcast

Succession: Preparing Your Ministry For The Next Leader (Feat. Bryant Wright) Aug 11, 2022

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Bryant Wright, Author, and former pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. After decades of serving at his church, we got the privilege to help Bryant carry out a succession plan. This conversation and his latest book capture that journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preparing-for-next-leader-succession-podcast

Eliminating the Stigma (Feat. Jennifer Paulson) Aug 04, 2022

In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with our VP of Strategy, Jennifer Paulson. They discuss what mental health looks like in the work place, specifically in leadership positions. Jennifer shares tangible tips for those battling mental health and leading others who may be walking through this journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/eliminating-stigma-podcast

Embracing Transitions in Christian Education (Feat. Dr. Mike Hayes) Jul 28, 2022

In today’s podcast our Executive Search Consultant, Brian Jensen talks with Dr. Mike Hayes, Head of School at Worthington Christian Academy. Dr. Hayes previously served as the Vice President of Student Development at Lee University where he also spent time as a Counselor, Coordinator of Academic Assessment, and Director of Student Development. Dr. Hayes shares about his transition from HigherEd to K12. He expresses the need to embrace a new transition and trends he sees in Christian Education.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitons-christian-education-podcast

What They Don’t Teach You In School About Fundraising (feat. Kim Jennings) Jul 21, 2022

In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Kim Jennings, Advancement Strategist at Generis. Kim is a skilled fundraising leader with more than 20 years of experience serving in the nonprofit community. She has spent more than a decade in faith-based K-12 schools.

In this conversation, Kim shares some of the challenges that Heads of Schools are facing when it comes to fundraising efforts and tips for overcoming these hurdles. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fundraising-christian-schools-podcast

How To Hire A Worship Pastor (feat. Greg Atkinson) Jul 14, 2022

In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Greg Atkinson, bestselling author and international speaker. He has been in ministry and organizational leadership for 28 years and has been writing, speaking, and training leaders since 2000.

In this conversation, Greg shares some background in to his worship experience and ideas on what to consider when it comes to hiring a new Worship Pastor.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hiring-worship-pastor-podcast

The Come Back Culture (feat. Jason Young) Jul 07, 2022

VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Jason Young, speaker, executive coach, consultant, and author. Jason helps leaders and organizations develop personal leadership, build healthy teams, and create remarkable experiences. Jason shares ideas from his newest book, The Come Back Culture. He shares hospitality secrets to creating an experience that keeps guests engaged and coming back for more.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/come-back-culture-podcast

How To Improve Your Sermon (feat. Ben Stapley) Jun 30, 2022

In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church. Ben shares the importance of feedback and sermon reviews for Senior Pastors. He shares tangible ways to do this well and incorporate feedback in a healthy setting.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/improve-your-sermon-podcast

Challenges in Christian Education (feat. Dr. David Tilley) Jun 22, 2022

Today we talk with Dr. David Tilley about current challenges Christian Education is facing. Dr. Tilley has spent 52 years serving in education from K-12 to Higher Ed. In this conversation, he shares some specific cultural, fundraising, and mission challenges in Christian education.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/challenges-christian-education-podcast

Something New In Christian Publishing (feat. Len Wilson) Jun 16, 2022

Len's ministry has helped thousands of churches find more innovative ways of doing ministry since 1996. In this conversation, Len Wilson shares how Christian publishing can better share the gospel and make a kingdom impact. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/something-new-christian-publishing-podcast

What Higher Education Needs (feat. Jeff Doyle) Jun 09, 2022

In this podcast our CEO and Founder, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jeff Doyle about Higher Education and Executive Search. Jeff has spent over 25 years in Higher Education, most recently as the Dean of Student Learning & Engagement at Baylor University. In this conversation, they discuss how higher education can benefit from the use of an executive search firm. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/what-higher-education-needs

How to Manage Change (Feat. John Staub) Jun 02, 2022

In this conversation, John Staub and Michael Buckingham discuss all things change- the effects of change, leading through change, dealing with burnout, and overall tips for managing change. John offers tangible ways for coping with change and how you can lead your team well by focusing on your “why.” We hope you enjoy this conversation.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-how-to-manage-change

What The Empty Tomb Means For Us (Feat. Joby Martin) May 26, 2022

In this conversation, Pastor Joby Martin shares about his newest book If the Tomb Is Empty where he walks through the cross of Jesus Christ and the empty tomb - and what that means for us because if the tomb is empty, anything is possible. Read more about it here: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-empty-tomb-joby-martin

How To Get The Most From Online Church (Feat. Jason Moore) May 19, 2022

Michael Buckingham our VP of Marketing speaks with Jason Moore, founder of Midnight Oil Productions and Author of Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For In-Person and Online Engagement. In this conversation, Jason shares tangible tips from his book on how to engage both in-person and online church attendees in a way that allows for a better hybrid experience.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-how-to-online-church

Getting To Know The New President of Leadership Network, Carrie Williams May 05, 2022

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Carrie Williams, President, and CEO of Leadership Network. She has recently stepped into this role after years of experience serving her local church. She has founded the national ministry The Truth Republic and was a key leader at The Church of Eleven 22. In this conversation, Carrie shares her story and the ways that the Lord opened doors leading her to Leadership Network even through difficult seasons.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leadership-network-president-carrie-williams

Tips To Retain Your Staff (feat. Jenni Catron) Apr 26, 2022

In today’s podcast, William speaks with one of our strategic partners, Jenni Catron, founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group. Jenni is an author, speaker, and leadership expert passionate about inspiring and equipping ministry leaders. Her goal is to cultivate extraordinary leaders to lead with clarity and confidence.

The great resignation still affects organizations of all sizes. In this conversation, Jenni shares key tips for retaining your staff. We are thankful for her wisdom and guidance on leadership, culture, and strategy through this discussion.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/staff-retention-podcast-jenni-catron

How To Fire Staff At A Faith Based Organization Apr 21, 2022

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Shawn Lovejoy, founder and CEO of Courage to Lead. Shawn has been coaching executive leaders for two decades in leadership and organizational health. Shawn shares how to navigate the difficult conversation of firing a staff member at a faith-based organization.

This topic can be tough and uncomfortable so we are thankful for his guidance on how to lovingly fire your staff.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-fire-staff-shawn-lovejoy

Wade Joye: From Elevation To A New Season Mar 31, 2022

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Wade Joye, who has served over 10 years as a worship pastor at Elevation Church and is now stepping into a new season. In this conversation, he shares about his recent transition off that team in order to pursue a new form of ministry that the Lord has put on his heart.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-wade-joye-elevation-new-season

Finding Your Leadership Voice (ft. Kadi Cole) Mar 24, 2022

In today’s podcast, William speaks with one of our strategic partners, Kadi Cole, founder of Kadi Cole & Company. In this conversation, Kadi shares about her newest book, Find Your Leadership Voice, which gives females practical guidance on how to step into leadership roles with confidence.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/finding-leadership-voice-kadi-cole

How God Built This: Marriage 365 Mar 10, 2022

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks with Casey Caston and Matt Davis of Marriage365. Founded in 2015 by Meygan and Casey Caston, Marriage365 provides tools, techniques, and resources for couples to discover hope, healing, and happiness in their marriage.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hgbt-marriage-365

Pain Points In Higher Education (ft. Tim Fuller) Mar 01, 2022

In this conversation, Tim shares some of the pain points and challenges that he is currently seeing in Christian higher education, along with innovative solutions. We hope this conversation is helpful for you as you navigate changes in your ministry. If we can help you further your mission, please contact us to get started.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/pain-points-higher-ed-fuller

Building A New Team & Culture Jan 27, 2022

In this week’s episode, we sit down with our Founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen, and Michael Buckingham, VP of Marketing and Business Development to discuss how you can help build up a healthy, new team and culture after a year of massive transition and turnover.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/building-team-culture-podcast

Walking Through A New Process Jan 20, 2022

Today we’ll be continuing on in our current series, “New Year, New Rhythms,” where we’re walking through what you can expect to change in the new year, and how you can prepare for those changes.

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from two of Vanderbloemen’s Executive Search Consultants - Tim Gocha and Eric Albert. They will discuss the search process and how a committee can perform a successful search. This is a critical conversation for church and ministry leaders needing to fill a leadership role soon.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/walking-through-new-process-podcast

Looking For A New Leader Jan 13, 2022

Today we’ll be continuing on in our current series, “New Year, New Rhythms,” where we’re walking through what you can expect to change in the new year, and how you can prepare for those changes. In this week’s episode, Sarah Robins, VP of Client Relations, and our CEO William Vanderbloemen share how you can complete your team after a year of transitions. We hope you find this conversation encouraging!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/looking-for-new-leader-podcast

Looking For A New Job Jan 06, 2022

In this week’s episode, we’re having a conversation with Executive Search Recruiters from the Vanderbloemen team - Brett Connolly, Joshua Houston, and Sam Ayoade. They will be offering expertise for candidates looking for a new job. If you’re considering an employment change in 2022, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/looking-for-new-job-podcast

New Year, New Rhythms Dec 30, 2021

Today we are starting a new series that we are calling, “New Year, New Rhythms.” In this series we’ll be walking through some of the challenges your ministry may be facing going into the new year, and how we can help you walk through those. Over the next few weeks, you will get to hear from some of our team members on looking for a new job, finding a new leader, walking through that new process, and lastly, building a new team!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/new-year-new-rhythms-podcast

Rebuilding a Culture with Trust (feat. Tim Stevens) Nov 18, 2021

In this conversation, Tim Stevens shares how important trust is when rebuilding a team, especially post-pandemic. He shares successful strategies he has seen and emphasizes the importance of setting up a culture team, importing talent, and establishing leadership trust that can ultimately shape the culture of your team. Lastly, he shares some resources available to Executive Pastors through the leading smart coaching network.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rebuilding-culture-trust-tim-stevens

Do It For A Day with Author, Mark Batterson Nov 11, 2021

This week, our CEO & Founder, William Vanderbloemen talks with Pastor and Bestselling Author, Mark Batterson, about his new book, Do It For A Day: How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days.

In this conversation, Mark shares about his latest book and challenges listeners to adopt powerful habits that can jump-start their journey toward reaching big dreams. They talk about how in Genesis, the Lord created patterns in the beginning and how our lives are built around patterns of behavior: both constructive and counterproductive habits. Mark makes it clear that your habits are not just about you, they are about loving God and others, and ultimately to help glorify the Father.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/do-it-for-a-day-mark-batterson

Redeeming Your Time with Author, Jordan Raynor Nov 04, 2021

In this conversation, Jordan Raynor shares his heart behind writing his latest book, Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive. He offers a scriptural-based antidote to swamped to-do lists and hurried schedules through 7 points drawn from the example of how Jesus lived. With these principles, readers can see how Jesus managed his time on earth and responded to human constraints.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/redeeming-time-jordan-raynor

How God Built This with Matthew Potter, Pray.com Oct 28, 2021

Today we bring you another episode of our How God Built This series, where we talk with Christian leaders to find out the ways God moved in their life to build their ministry. In this episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks with Matthew Potter, Co-founder of the app, Pray.com.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hgbt-matthew-potter-pray

Building Christ-like Habits With Steve Poe Sep 09, 2021

In today’s podcast conversation, Pastor Steve Poe discusses the importance of recognizing the power that habits have in our lives. He shares how to form good habits that act as spiritual disciplines making us more like Christ, and why we must break bad habits that are destructive, causing us to stumble. Steve’s argument is rooted in biblical truth and he provides examples of how Jesus used habits to worship and honor God, as Christians are called to live.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/christ-like-habits-podcast

Christianity and Mental Health Challenges With Chris Hodges Jul 08, 2021

Pastor Chris Hodges discusses the scripture and scientific research that supports his new book about being a Christ-follower and struggling with mental health and depression. He explains liberating solutions for getting out of the cave by drawing on the Life of the prophet Elijah. Chris focuses this valuable conversation around Bible-based wisdom, practical application, and being vulnerable in sharing his personal struggles.

Addressing Mental Health and Inheriting Influence with Tyler Reagin Jul 01, 2021

Tyler Reagin is the founder and CEO of The Life Giving Company, founder of the 10TenProject, and author of The Life Giving Leader and Leading Things You Didn’t Start. Tyler began ministry in service programming and production before moving into creative directing, leadership coaching, and consulting roles.

Within a period of 12 months, Tyler lost 3 friends, who were each pastors, to suicide. This stirred up a strong feeling in him that the church desperately needed interventions for male pastors, who become more isolated as they become more successful. What he and his partners developed was a 12-month process with community, monthly coaching, and mental and emotional health counseling for small groups of pastors- all with the goal of finding rest and a community of people that don’t need anything from them and can simply encourage them. The overall goal of this project is to be preventative in nature when it comes to mental health crises for ministry leaders.

Tyler also shares his thoughts on inheriting influence- the idea of taking over a role within an existing team or organization rather than starting something for yourself. He shares his tips for inheriting leadership, which he notes with the acronym E.P.I.C.: Evaluation, Patience, Implementation, and Care.

This is a critical conversation for pastors who are feeling burned, depressed, or wondering if it’s time to hang up the hat. Tyler has closely observed pastoral struggles and has created a new vehicle to use preventive care to keep from burnout.

Navigating Life After A Ministry Career With Dave Workman Jun 24, 2021

On today’s podcast conversation, William and Dave discuss the transition pastors endure as they step away from their ministry role, whether it be to retire or simply obey God’s calling to switch careers. They talk about the process of serving faithfully, letting go in due time, and allowing God to reassign you in a fruitful way. Dave shares the struggles he experienced after leaving his pastoral position, and how trusting the Lord brought peace during a freefall period.

Dave’s vulnerability about the difficulty of leaving a church community is insightful for ministry leaders who will one day follow in his footsteps.

Moving From Surviving To Thriving With Sam Rodriguez Jun 17, 2021

On today’s podcast conversation, Pastor Sam discusses his life goal of reconciling Billy Graham’s message with Dr. King’s March by advancing the lamb’s agenda. He shares about how to never sacrifice truth for social or political expediency, rebuking victimhood, and the slippery slope of cancel culture happening in America today. This discussion provides lots of encouragement for aligning our head, heart, and hand to be fully dependent on God instead of society.

Pursuing Advocacy and Understanding for Post-Pandemic Mental Health with Heather Palacios Jun 10, 2021

As we begin to come out of the covid-19 pandemic, we are seeing a more critical need to pay attention to mental health and wellness. In order to learn more about this, our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen had a conversation with Heather Palacios of WondHerful.

Heather is a suicide attempt survivor, and her goal is to be a good steward of her weakness and keep others from taking their lives.

Heather shares the details of her own journey, and discusses the yellow and red flags to look for in yourself and others, as well as the three tangible essentials for maintaining your mental wellness. She also shares her husband’s advice for loving someone who is suicidal or struggles with mental health.

Making The Most Of Life’s Hinge Moments With Michael Lindsay Jun 03, 2021

This week, William talks with Michael Lindsay, President of Gordon College, a private Christian college in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Michael Lindsay began his presidency in 2011 and his time in leadership has coincided with record years of opportunity and growth for the Gordon community. He is a highly regarded scholar for his work studying evangelical leaders in higher education. He is also an author of multiple books, including his most recent work, Hinge Moments: Making The Most of Life’s Transitions.

On today’s podcast conversation, Dr. Lindsay discusses his experience and extensive research on how to anticipate and prepare for significant life changes. He also shares practical tips for using failure as an instructive lens to overcome and respond to challenges in life and leadership.

Michael’s discernment and spiritual insights are impactful for leaders in Christian higher education and making successful life transitions. Here’s William’s conversation with Michael Lindsay.

Mastering Church Development Software with Bob Pritchett Jun 01, 2021

Bob Pritchett started creating Logos Bible Software at the age of 19, as a continuation of a project he did in his Bible class at school to help with homework. Recently, they’ve begun moving into development of software to provide any software a church could need to run, as well as providing countless resources to churches that have shifted to largely virtual platforms following the onset of COVID-19.

On today’s podcast conversation, our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen spoke with Bob about the resources that Faithlife produces that have been particularly helpful during the pandemic. Previously, many churches didn’t use church websites, online giving, or live streams, and in the past year have needed resources to adapt. As COVID-19 accelerated changes, Faithlife was able to step in and help with live stream and virtual solutions for many churches. Bob also shared his tips for how pastors can use technology to nurture and engage their church communities.

Streamlining Communications with Andre Dantzler and Echo Global May 20, 2021

Our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen spoke with Andre Dantzler about the church management tools that Echo Global offers that are fast, reduce clutter, and are very efficient in managing conversations. Andre also mentions the advantages of Echo Global being able to offer leaders one place for all digital conversations as they steward their communities well and continue being the hands and feet of Jesus by staying connected during challenging times.

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