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What does it look like to equip the church to engage the world with the truth of Jesus? At Subsplash we’ve been asking this question for over a decade, and we’ve found compelling answers in great technology. Join us to explore how technology serves the mission of the church to make more and better d…

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    • Dec 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
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    Attendance vs. engagement (with Nona Jones)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 30:15


    Nona Jones—author, preacher, and business leader—joins us to share her passion for bringing the mission of the Church into digital spaces. Plus, Nona offers insight to pastors feeling the tension between participation on Sundays and ongoing engagement throughout the week. Learn more about Nona Jones: https://www.nonajones.com/

    Carey Nieuwhof on the urgency (and hesitancy) around digital discipleship (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 19:52


    In the final part of our interview, Carey Nieuwhof describes how technology—along with strategy—can have a big impact on the effectiveness of ministry. Plus, Carey offers insight into the key components churches should keep in mind when developing their own theology of technology.Download The Finish Strong Challenge ebook: https://bit.ly/3P9ws1bLearn more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

    Carey Nieuwhof on healthy leadership & ending the year strong (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 36:33


    Carey Nieuwhof—leadership expert and founding pastor—is back on Equip & Engage to discuss personal well-being, church health, and how to maximize resources beyond Sunday. Plus, Carey offers insight into effective church volunteer recruitment.Download The Finish Strong Challenge ebook: https://engage.subsplash.com/finish-strong-challenge-pLearn more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

    The legacy of the Church & technology (with Chris Larson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 34:39


    Chris Larson—president and CEO of Ligonier Ministries—joins us to discuss Ligonier's 50+ year history of investing in technology to make the gospel more accessible. Plus, Chris dives into the 500-year legacy of the Reformation.Learn more about Ligonier: https://www.ligonier.org/Download the Ligonier app: https://subsplash.com/ligonier/appCheck out the State of Theology report: https://thestateoftheology.com/

    Nicole Smithee on renewing strength & preparing for revival (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 19:07


    In the final part of our interview, Nicole Smithee describes the challenges of being a church leader in today's climate and the opportunity of using this season to bring positive change to the Church. Plus, Nicole shares a note of encouragement for women in ministry. Learn more about Iridescent Women: https://iridescentwomen.com/ 

    Nicole Smithee on community & spiritual formation in digital spaces (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 30:53


    Nicole Smithee—CEO and cofounder of Iridescent Women—joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using digital spaces for spiritual formation and discipleship. Plus, Nicole shares her background in ministry and her heart for equipping and connecting women.Learn more about Iridescent Women:  https://iridescentwomen.com/ 

    Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on balancing the Church's digital presence (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 16:18


    In the final part of our interview, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra describes the effects of social media on younger generations. Plus, we dive into the best ways forward for the Church's digital presence. Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/ 

    Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on the potential & pitfalls of social media for Christians (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 25:05


    Join our conversation with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra—senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition—as we discuss the role and influence of the digital space on Christian life. Plus, we dive into the collaboration and research that went into Sarah's latest book, “Social Sanity in an Insta World.”Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/ 

    Pastor burnout & holistic wellbeing (with Marty Sawyers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 31:44


    Marty Sawyers is president and CEO of Full Strength Network, where he gets a front-row seat to the ever-changing dynamic of pastors' wellbeing. In this episode, Marty (also a former pastor himself) joins us to discuss what it's like to be a church leader in today's climate. Plus, we'll dive into 6 key facets of wellbeing that make for healthier pastors and, ultimately, healthier churches. Learn more about Full Strength Network: https://fullstrength.org/

    Forming spiritual habits in an age of distraction (with Mark Batterson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 38:37


    Mark Batterson—author and lead pastor of National Community Church—joins us to discuss the unique challenges of doing ministry in an overwhelmingly digitized and politicized age. Plus, we dive into the power and impact of spiritual habits and prayer. Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/

    Mike Cosper on learning from failure & the future of the Church (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 29:30


    In the final part of our interview, Mike Cosper describes how and what we can learn from the recent high-profile failures in the Church. Plus, we dive into the good the local church is doing in the world day after day. Learn more about Mike Cosper: https://mikecosper.net/

    Mike Cosper on navigating power & failure in the Church (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 29:40


    Join our conversation with Mike Cosper—author, pastor, and Director of Podcasting at Christianity Today—as we discuss what made “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” an essential story to tell. Plus, Mike shares what lessons the Church can take away from this and similar stories over the last 10 years. Learn more about Mike Cosper: https://mikecosper.net/

    How to build trust & empathy with the next generation (with Heather Thompson Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 29:55


    In the final part of our interview, Heather describes how younger generations have been shaped by technology and what they actually want (and need) from the Church today.Learn more about Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/

    What church leaders may not know about Gen Z (with Heather Thompson Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 24:18


    Join our conversation with Dr. Heather Thompson Day—professor, author, and interdenominational speaker—as we consider how to reach the next generation with the gospel. Plus, Heather shares her insight on what church leaders can learn from Gen Z and their digital habits.Learn more about Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/

    Navigating hybrid ministry through a missional lens (with Beth Guckenberger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 44:47


    Beth Guckenberger—renowned author and Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries—joins us to discuss how technology creates unique opportunities to connect people with the gospel. Plus, Beth shares her insight on how the local Church can benefit from adopting a more missional perspective.  Learn more about Back2Back Ministries: https://back2back.org/

    Carey Nieuwhof on small beginnings, self-care, and facing the next five years (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 37:09


    In the final part of our interview, Carey lays out the main challenges facing the Church in the next 5 years and offers best practices for church leaders to thrive in a hybrid ministry world. Learn more about Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/

    Carey Nieuwhof on rethinking spiritual maturity & the purpose of the Church (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 24:19


    Join our conversation with pastor and leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof as we explore the purpose of the Church and how it's taking on a new shape in the post-pandemic world. Plus, Carey shares his perspective on the biggest factors in helping people grow towards spiritual maturity.Listen in to get a promo code for $100 off The Art of Leadership Academy, only through March 31!Learn more about The Art of Leadership Academy: http://theartofleadershipacademy.com

    Best of 2021: Digital discipleship, the future of ministry, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 36:14


    Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments on the podcast this year. Plus, listen in to hear Carolyn's and Nick's personal picks for best reads and listens of 2021. Happy New Year!

    Mark Sayers on the future of ministry in a complex age (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 21:02


    In the final part of our interview, Mark Sayers lays out the top problems facing the church in the next 5 years and describes how church leaders may need to reimagine their approach to discipleship.Learn more about Mark Sayers: https://www.marksayers.co/

    Mark Sayers on revival, the metaverse, and ministry in the “gray zone” (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 26:48


    Join our conversation with Mark Sayers—author and senior leader at Red Church—as we explore how ministry has dramatically changed since the onset of the pandemic, how culture as a whole has shifted, and how both are continuing to evolve.Learn more about Mark Sayers: https://www.marksayers.co/

    Russell Moore on the top problems facing the future Church (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 27:24


    In the final part of our interview, Dr. Russell Moore helps pastors and church leaders prepare for the challenges of political violence and secularized Christianity in the years to come.Learn more about Russell Moore: www.russellmoore.com

    Russell Moore on shepherding through divisive issues (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 28:56


    How can church leaders be a non-anxious presence in a divided culture? Join our conversation with Dr. Russell Moore—author and Public Theologian for Christianity Today—as we explore the challenges pastors face when navigating controversial “hot button” issues in a divided world.Learn more about Russell Moore: www.russellmoore.com

    31. Russell Moore on shepherding through divisive issues (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 28:56


    How can church leaders be a non-anxious presence in a divided culture? Join our conversation with Dr. Russell Moore—author and Public Theologian for Christianity Today—as we explore the challenges pastors face when navigating controversial “hot button” issues in a divided world. Learn more about Russell Moore: www.russellmoore.com

    Sneak peek: Russell Moore on leading through division | Equip & Engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 1:30


    Check out this exclusive sneak peek into our conversation with author and theologian Russell Moore. Subscribe today to make sure you catch every episode of Equip & Engage!

    Religious liberty & the theology of free speech (with Brad Littlejohn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 56:29


    What does the Bible say about free speech? Brad Littlejohn, founder and president of The Davenant Institute, joins us to share what church leaders need to know in 2021.Learn more about Brad Littlejohn: www.bradlittlejohn.comLearn more about the Davenant Institute: www.davenantinstitute.org

    30. Religious liberty & the theology of free speech (with Brad Littlejohn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 56:29


    The transformative power of Bible-based discipleship (with Jen Wilkin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 50:26


    What's at stake when only 11% of Americans are regularly reading the Bible? Join our conversation with Jen Wilkin—author and Bible teacher at The Village Church—as we explore the centrality of biblical literacy for real discipleship. Learn more about Jen Wilkin: www.jenwilkin.netLearn more about The Village Church: www.thevillagechurch.netSource: Statista, 2021

    29. The transformative power of Bible-based discipleship (with Jen Wilkin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 50:30


    Sneak peek: Jen Wilkin on bible-based discipleship | Equip & Engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 0:59


    That the world will know—The gospel witness of the multiethnic church (with Derwin Gray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 40:49


    In a divided culture, churches have an incredible opportunity to display the gospel to a watching world. Join our conversation with Dr. Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, to learn how pastors can overcome the three biggest obstacles to building a multiethnic church.Learn more about Derwin Gray: www.derwinlgray.comLearn more about Transformation Church: transformationchurch.tc

    28. That the world will know—The gospel witness of the multiethnic church (with Derwin Gray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 40:49


    Podcast update: We're moving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 0:39


    Wisdom for pastors when digital is dominant (with Brett McCracken)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 46:30


    Never before have churches and church leaders needed to exist in two realms simultaneously: in person and online. What's at stake—says Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition—is the very nature of Christian formation. So how do you wisely make disciples when the digital space is the dominant shaping space? Join our interview with Brett to find out.Learn more about “The Wisdom Pyramid,” by Brett McCracken: brettmccracken.com/the-wisdom-pyramid Learn about how we at Subsplash are building tools to help pastors overcome complexity and get started with digital discipleship: subsplash.com/wisdom

    27. Wisdom for pastors when digital is dominant (with Brett McCracken)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 46:30


    26. “After Amen”—What to do when we're waiting on God (with Rusty George)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 38:37


    25. Finding beauty in the brokenness (with Makoto Fujimura)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 33:19


    24. Trends in Big Tech—what churches should know (Part one)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 31:01


    23. Is church engagement the new attendance? (with Lee Coate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 34:18


    22. Equipping your worship team to serve joyfully—and keep growing (with Jason Houtsma)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 30:36


    21. Embracing technology to deepen discipleship (with National Community Church)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 28:37


    20. Deepening biblical literacy through technology (with Jon Sharpe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 24:37


    19. Taking historical traditions from the pulpit to print (with Esau McCaulley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 22:48


    18. Seeking revival & reconciliation in a multiethnic church (with Derwin Gray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 29:53


    See the Good | Jesse Eisenhart, True North Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 20:03


    See the Good | Zach Bolen, Citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 20:18


    See the Good | Jamie Winship, Identity Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 12:56


    See the Good | Jamie Aten & Kent Annan, Humanitarian Disaster Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 22:38


    See the Good | Bert Alcorn, Anthem Ventura

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 15:57


    17. Innovating amidst crisis & injustice (with Julian Lowe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 21:51


    See the Good | Sam Eitzen, The SnapBar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 18:20


    See the Good | Ken Weigel, The Bible Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 16:18


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