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If Church Feels Meaningless, Watch This

   July 29, 2026       john

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Why do so many people say church is boring? Maybe it's the same reason soccer seems boring to someone who's never really played, cheered, or understood the game.

Whether we're talking about sports, worship, communion, or Christian community, everything changes when we understand what we're actually experiencing. If you've ever wondered why church feels meaningful to some people but empty to others, this conversation is for you.

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Can a Church Keep Its Identity Through Change

   May 18, 2026       john

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Tom and John talk about pastoral transition, church identity, interim ministry, and what happens when a longtime pastor moves on. What parts of ministry truly last? What belongs to one leader, and what becomes part of the life of a church? 

It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, influence, community, and trusting God through change.

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Can you dig it?

   April 07, 2026       john

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Hundreds of people showed up to a beach… just to dig holes...and then fill them back in.

It sounds pointless. But what if it’s not?

In this episode, we wrestle with why something so simple can feel so meaningful. Along the way, we ask some deeper questions:

  • Are we too obsessed with productivity, even in the church?
  • What if people don’t need better programs… just better connection?
  • And why do we feel so alone… even when we’re surrounded by people?

Because maybe the hole isn’t the point. Maybe the hunger underneath it is.

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This counts as an episode

   October 30, 2025       john

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Guess who’s back? Okay, almost back. John takes the mic solo for this “resurrection episode.” He updates listeners on Tom’s vacation life, Joseph’s two-church life, and his own pastor projects, while joking about coffee, fried chicken, and introvert pastors. Come laugh, reflect, and get ready for what’s next!

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Ministry Isn't Misery

   June 23, 2025       john

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This week, Joseph, John and Tom reflect on the joy of ministry. Featuring stories of transition, church life, a hydrogen-powered robo-horse and the reminder that ministry is always more than misery. Whether you’re in the pulpit, pew, or just trying to reset your Google password, this one’s for you.

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Double-dipping disciples?

   June 16, 2025       john

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We all know someone who “goes to that church... and this one too.”
Maybe it’s even you.
Is that healthy exploration—or shallow commitment?
Let’s talk about double-dipping discipleship and whether church-hopping is helping or hurting your faith.
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When it's time to go

   May 05, 2025       john

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This week, we're talking about a recent article that offers a glimpse into the church transfer portal. Some people leave a church for good reasons--and some for not so good reasons. How should we respond? 

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Holy Shifts?

   April 10, 2025       john

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Someone brought an unusual gift to those people we're supposed to stay away from. And let this be your reminder to change your communion wafers. Plus, Tom and John talk about 5 takeaways from Barna's most recent State of the Church Report.

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What makes a good church?

   March 01, 2021       john

A guy lost his chicken at a Cracker Barrel. Could there be a lesson there? How important is it to be a part of a local church? We think it's vital! But why? What makes a local church worth joining? This week's episode is a conversation about what makes a good local church. We'll even consider if "good" is the right word to use. E28

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Psychic Numbing in Church

   February 22, 2021       john

Give a 90-year-old man slow Internet and we'll give you a podcast. Wade and John discuss our grim milestone. And John drops a bombshell right before they're done!

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