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The Better Pastor's podcast tells the stories of everyday pastors. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to one core principle... WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER! Each week we interview you--the better pastor. We dive into an array of topics from ministry practices, to finding our calling, we talk about the goo…

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  • Sep 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 123 EPISODES


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Genius Series 2 – Joy Qualls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 36:00


Matt talks to Joy about preaching, and making the most of your speaking. Intro Music-Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLASOutro Music-In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 104- Dale Stephens

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 54:44


Zac and Nicky interview Dale Stephens. They talk about church planting, moral failure and offering life in real death. Stuff Dale talked about:ChattahoocheeChi Alpha Native Missionary Chi Alpha Virginia Tech Moral FailureSurviving is Conquering Powerbeats Headsets Henry Nouwen TED Talks Connect with Dale:FB author page InstagramLinkedInChurch page  Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by ... Read More

Genius Series 1 – Kathy Cannon, Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 9:10


Matt talks to Kathy about Leadership, specifically visioneering. Intro Music-Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLASOutro Music-In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 103 — Trinity Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 48:10


Matt, Nicky, and Zac talk to Trinity Jordan about the Covid-19 and the legal ramifications for your church. Connect with Trinity: Launch Consulting Fivestone Legal BETA30 trinity@fivestonelegal.com Twitter Facebook Stuff Trinity talked about: HIPAA Liability Reasonable Human Church & State Intervention Decision Makers Minimize Coronavirus CCLI Force Majeure Intro Music- Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic ... Read More

Episode 102 — Chris Marchand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 46:05


Zac and Nicky interview Chris Marchand. They talk about Illinois geography, Anglicans, and Christian Schools. For the record, I don’t say that. I’m just quoting Dick Foth in saying that people connect through your weakness. Dick Foth is a wise man! Go get his book! Stuff Chris talked about:Hogwarts SortingA Canticle for LiebowitzCelebrating The 12 Days of Christmas12 Days of ... Read More

Episode 101- Kent Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 44:36


Matt and Zac interview Kent Sullivan. They talk about handling times of loss in ministry, being an elected official, and pastoring the community. Sponsor –CEPNet.com Connect With Kent –Facebook.com/rksullySIMNAG.org/about/district-staff Stuff Kent Mentioned –Global UniversityCrucial ConversationsIntro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 100 — Michael Bowles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 48:56


Zac and Matt interview Michael Bowles. They talk about Kanye, Bieber, Alanis Morrisette, and Rebecca St. James. Hi-Lo Red Cow Teen Challenge PJ Masks Jesus is King Nederland, CO Funko Pop Expensify N.T. Wright                 History and Eschatology                 The New Testament in Its World Garden City The Booch Method Ironic Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro ... Read More

Episode 99 — Kathy Cannon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 33:20


Matt and Zac interview Kathy Kerfoot Cannon. They talk about church planting, traditions, and being a better Christian.Connect With Kathy – facebook.com/kathymkcannon instagram.com/kathymkcannon twitter.com/kathymkcannon KathyCannon.net Sacred.Church Stuff Kathy Mentioned Paper BibleArt Bible Wide Margin Bible Slack The Art of Pastoring Contemplative Reflections Dee Henderson Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 98 — Bradley Williamson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 46:22


Nicky and Zac interview Bradely Williamson. They talk about MMA, Congregational Polity, and Ed Stetzer. Stuff they talked aboutLeaders.churchThe End of Membership as we Know ItLost and Found Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 97 — David Godbout

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 46:46


Nicky and Zac interview David Godbout. They talk about Math (Nicky was told there would be no math), Diversity, and Rocky. Stuff they talked aboutMaster’s CommissionDiscipleship EssentialsThe Barbarian Way Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

BACK FROM SUMMER

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 33:53


Matt, Zac, and Nicky talk about what the Better Pastors podcast will look like this season. STUFF:Nicky’s PodcastNCUScott’s PodcastMoen ChairRevelTraeger GrillsMinnesota State FairPassion PlannerKing Jesus GospelPaul and the GiftSo Good they can’t Ignore YouAccidental SaintsEducated

Episode 96 — Joe Girdler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 46:59


Matt and Zac interview Joe Girdler. They talk about castles, mispronunciation, and big cities University of KentuckyAsbury Theological SeminaryVersaille, KY CastleIstanbulLargest CitiesHagia SophiaApostles and ProphetsJoe’s BooksRight Now MediaDake BibleLogosLife and the Spirit Study BibleI’d Chose You Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 95 — Scott Woller

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 67:08


Matt and Zac interview Scott Woller. They talk about Billy Crystal, Podcasts and Coffee shops. Stuff Scott Talked About-Zoom H6Better Pastors Facebook GroupGritGrit to GreatRidgid Power CleanStanley McChrystal     Team of TeamsCoach the PersonStart With Why Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 94 — Wes Wick

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 38:35


Matt, Zac and Nicky interview Wes Wick. They talk about ministry with those over 50 Southwest Airlines Companion PassDo Hard ThingsHalf TwoYesToServe.com Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 93 — Luke Reid

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 30:52


Zac and Nicky interview Luke Reid. They talk about Australia, Rain in SoCal and Church Planting Stuff Luke MentionedResound ChurchWhat’s AppBase CampMarco PoloThis is MarketingCenter ChurchFrank Lloyd WrightVanuatu Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 92 — Gene Live!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 42:11


Matt, Zac and Nicky interview Gene Roncone with his 8 Jedi Master Relational Brokering Tools Stuff Gene MentionedGene’s Podcast1) Collaborative Brokering2) Community Brokering3) Redemptive Brokering4) Resource Brokering — Porn Blocking Resource — Better Pastors Resource Facebook Group5) Mentoring Brokering6) Care Brokering — Shane Couch7) Electronic Brokering8) Interest Brokering

Episode 91 — Courtney Good

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 56:36


Zac and Nicky interview Courtney Good. They talk about WaWa, Greece, and Audible Stuff Courtney MentionedWaWaSheetzThe Coddling of the American MindThe Whole Brain ChildUnconditional ParentingLove and LogicNo Drama DisciplineDesign CutsAudibleTrelloSlacku40ZapierIFTTT Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 90 — Starla Gooch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 47:30


EvangelAGTSArt of NeighboringJay PathaChurch RefugeesKnownJeremy StephensMoviePassLife at These Speeds

Isolation in Ministry — Week 5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 47:32


Isolation in Ministry — Week 4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 33:19


The PastorBasics of Biblical GreekBetter Together

Isolation in Ministry — Week 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 45:46


Turtles All the Way DownMaking Room for Life

Isolation in Ministry — Week 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 35:04


Suicide and Happy PlacesThe Art of NeighboringThe Shelf Life of HappinessStart with Why

Isolation in Ministry — Week 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 23:22


Isolation in Ministry Week 1 Better Pastors Facebook Group How to Win Friends and Influence People When You Come Together

Episode 88 — Adam Fogleman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 30:30


Matt and Zac interview Adam Fogleman. They talk about the Urbanization of Africa and the importance of faithfulness in Ministry. The Facebook Live Video Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Adam – 3rdAdam.com Instagram.com/aafogleman Twitter.com/a_fogleman Facebook.com/adam.fogleman Stuff Adam Mentioned – Support Adam Robert Clinton Leader Breakthru Last of the Breed The Barbarian Way Audible Kelly Delp Podcast Intro Music – Rockin’ ... Read More

Episode 87 — Mike Santiago

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 39:29


Matt and Zac interview Mike Santiago. They talk about hurricanes, merging churches, and other random things.. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Mike – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Mike Mentioned – CMN

Episode 86 — Twyla Kuntz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 38:04


Matt and Zac interview Twyla Kuntz. They talk about North Dakota, moving a community through a loss, and Mark Batterson. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Twyla – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Twyla Mentioned – Trinity Bible College Man and Woman: One in Christ My Screen Downtime Habitudes Mark Batterson Wild Goose Chase In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day ... Read More

Episode 85 — Jay Pathak

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 53:32


Matt and Zac interview Jay Pathak. They talk about Vineyard being a church and not a band, planting churches in communities, and neighboring. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Jay – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Jay Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard The Art of Neighboring Google.com LMGTFY The Power of Full Engagement Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – ... Read More

Episode 84 — Shane Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 39:48


Matt and Zac interview Shane Couch. They talk about Fear Factor and dealing with Sexual Addiction. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Shane – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ MissionariesToMinisters.com Stuff Shane Mentioned – SexHelp.com Steps to Getting Healthy: Professional Counseling Getting Into a Group Finding a Sponsor Working the 12 Steps Making Daily Phone Calls to Safe People Worthy of Her Trust Fathered by ... Read More

Episode 83 — Abby Sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 50:30


Matt and Zac interview Abby Sterling. They talk about Great America, Monterbay Christian Center, and Good Sabbatical Practices. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Abby – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Abby Mentioned – New Hope Santa Cruz Gene Roncone MonterBay Christian Center Sterling Property Management Great America “Incidents” Zac@BetterPastors.com Pinterest Emotionally Healthy Spirituality San Diego Comic Con Duncan Hines Microwave Cakes Intro Music ... Read More

Episode 82 — Hannah Siegmund

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 43:55


Matt and Zac interview Hannah Siegmund. They talk about alligators, being accepting of others, and crocheting and knitting. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/Groups Connect With Hannah – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Hannah Mentioned – Loome Theological Booksellers Relevant Church Jeremy Stephens Tampa 2 Hannah Preaching South Carolina Alligator Attack Asbury Theological Seminary Open.Church GrowLeader.com Oscar Wilde We Make the Road by Walking The ... Read More

Episode 81 — Becca Knudsen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 49:42


Matt and Zac interview Becca Knudsen. They talk about growing up in a cult, women in ministry, and NOT crossfit. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Becca – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Becca Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard Young Life Man and Woman One in Christ The Book of Common Prayer iOS The Book of Common Prayer Android Dan Morrison God’s Voice Within ... Read More

Episode 80 — Amy Druck

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 44:26


Matt and Zac interview Amy Druck. They talk about Mission Trips, Justice and Mission, and Crossfit. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/groups Connect With Amy – Better Pastors Facebook Group amy@milehighvineyard.org Stuff Amy Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard Sunday Planning Meeting Better Pastors Mastermind Group Getting Things Done Kites Cats in the Cradle A Resilient Life Invitation to a Journey 16 Personalities ... Read More

Episode 79– Donna Barrett

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 48:01


Matt and Zac interview Donna Barrett. They talk about the job of General Secretary, women in ministry, and the joy of washers and dryers. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Donna – Facebook Twitter GeneralSecretary@ag.org Stuff Donna Mentioned – Doug Clay Jim Bradford Central Assembly Prepare-Enrich Financial Peace University One Thousand Gifts Necessary Endings Grief Recovery Handbook Sanibel Island Nathan Kollar ... Read More

Episode 78 — Scott Hagan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 43:59


Matt and Zac interview Scott Hagan. They talk about leadership, church functions and the idea that, “It’s not what you’ve achieved, it’s what you’ve set in motion.” Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Scott – ScottHagan.org The Language of Influence and Personal Power Stuff Scott Mentioned – Gene Roncone NCU Half Two Grand Rapids First Convoy of Hope Flourishing Churches and ... Read More

Episode 77 — Karen Hagan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 36:04


Matt and Zac interview Karen Hagan. They talk about marriage in ministry, Minneapolis, and North Central University. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Better Pastors Marriage Mastermind Connect With Karen – KarenHaganMinistries@gmail.com Pastor Karen Hagan Facebook Instagram Stuff Karen Mentioned – North Central University Mall of America Stone Arch Bridge Graham Cooke John Maxwell Bethel The Shack Hosting the Presence Adamant Off the ... Read More

Episode 76 — Bethlehem Backes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 29:19


Matt and Zac interview Bethlehem Backes. They talk about church planting, a cross country ministry journey, and cohorts. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Beth – BethB@NorthwestMinistry.com Stuff Beth Mentioned – CMN Launch Zoom Celtic Way of Evangelism Embolden Mark Batterson Sebastian Joe’s Eldora Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 75 — Cynthia Dobbs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 34:39


Matt and Zac interview Cynthia Dobbs. They talk about how bad Oklahoma is. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Cynthia – CynthiaDobbs.com Facebook.com/cynthiagandhidobbs Stuff Cynthia Mentioned – OSU Chi Alpha Will Klier Ministry of Help David Lermy Doug Clay Zac Wilkinson Jesus Hearted Woman Sopapilla Cheesecake BetterPastors.com/feedback Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic ... Read More

Episode 74 — Jody Gurley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 46:15


Matt and Zac interview Jody Gurley. They talk about church revitalization, difficult times in ministry, and difficult times in family. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/feedback Connect With Jody – Better Pastors Facebook Group Stuff Jody Mentioned – Roll Tide Texas 6A Schools Alabama 7A Schools Mississippi Burning Planning Center Tithe.ly Jim Elliott The Traveler’s Gift Czech Stop Pierogies are Polish Intro ... Read More

Episode 73 — Maria Garriot

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 37:01


Zac and Lisa interview Maria Garriot. They talk about expectations on Ministers Spouses and the stress that can come in planting a church. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Maria – Parakaleo Ministries A Thousand Resurrections Stuff Maria Mentioned – A Thousand Resurrections (Book) Beyond Duct Tape A Praying Life Grant Hamilton Obligatory Tim Keller Center Church Intro Music – Rockin’ ... Read More

Episode 72 — Gene Roncone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 50:57


Matt and Zac interview Gene Roncone. They talk about being the church in new areas, struggling through the great recession, and Zac’s aversion to poop. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Gene – Better Pastors FB Group groncone@highpointchurch.us Stuff Gene Mentioned – Highpoint Podfather Shure SM7B Heil PR40 AKG P220 Apogee All I Did Was Ask Leadership Challenge Leadership Sri Lanka ... Read More

Episode 71 — John Alarid

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 32:31


Matt and Zac interview John Alarid. They talk about John’s journey from prison to ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With John – Facebook Stuff John Mentioned – City Reach Springfield My Prison Became a Palace Logos Spirit Empowered Church Acts 2 Model Matthew 1 Corinthians Luke Bruce: Galatians Romans Interpreting the Parables Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 70 — Preston Ulmer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 35:55


Matt and Zac interview Preston Ulmer. They talk about leaving the faith, doubting, and church planting. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Preston – Doubters Club Discover Church in the Highlands Stuff Preston Mentioned – Portmanteau Breaking Bad Breaking Bad Tour UIP Coaching Cluster Butler, AL Engel Scale Benefit of the Doubt The Great Divorce Hamilton Zoom Better Pastors Podcast Feedback ... Read More

Episode 69 — Joy Qualls 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 47:56


Matt and Zac interview Joy Qualls. They talk about her new book God Forgive Us for Being Women, which should be read by women and not a women. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Joy – Facebook.com/JoyQuallsPhD/ Stuff Joy Mentioned – Joy’s Book Joy’s Book Review Joy’s First Podcast Austin Channing Brown – Faith Angle Podcast Craig Keener Cheryl Bridges Johns ... Read More

Episode 68 — Aaron Alexander

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 27:26


Matt and Zac interview Aaron Alexander. They talk about the being a constant learner, being patient in ministry, and growing in observations about race relations. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Aaron – Facebook Stuff Aaron Mentioned – Frisco RoughRiders Hope Fellowship When You Come Together SAGU Love Thy Neighbor The Naked Anabaptist Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 67 — Rod Collver

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 41:23


Matt and Zac interview Rod Collver. They talk about hard times in Ministry, falling in a bomber in WWII and Denver. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Rod – Facebook.com/rcollver Stuff Rod Mentioned – Open.church Circle Maker The Blessed Life Pickleball Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

10k Spectacular

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 34:46


Episode 66 — Anh Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 54:16


Matt and Zac interview Anh Johnson. They talk about Sandlot, Difficult People in Ministry, and Vietnamese Food. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Anh – Facebook Stuff Anh Mentioned – Like a Girl Lynden, WA Hillcrest Faithlife (Logos) Accordance Sam Vulnerable Pastor FEEDBACK Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 65 — Rob Bennett

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 29:36


Matt and Zac interview Rob Bennett. They talk about interim ministry, diapers, and life zones. Connect With Rob – Facebook Stuff Rob Mentioned People’s Church Northwest University Jeff Kirkland Making Room for Life YouVersion Bible App Mile IQ Hamilton – Book Hamilton – Play Recalibrate Your Church Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic ... Read More

Zac’s Hacks — Transportation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 4:56


Zac gives us some tips on getting around. Google Maps Eric Hoke

Episode 64 — Bret Nettles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 36:22


Matt and Zac interview Bret Nettles. They talk about fried bugs, transitioning, and Mississippi. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Bret – Facebook Stuff Bret Mentioned – River of Life Church Kelly Delp 2.0 Culture Code Igniter Media Open.Church Tale of Three Kings From Good to Great Fortnite Matt Laginess PUBG Beijing China Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 63 — Jared Furnish

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 44:16


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