Healthy Church Podcast

Myths About the Church p. 2 - HCP 259This episode is part 2 of a conversation from last week. On this episode of the HCP, Drew and Larry discuss common myths that are often believed about the church and how they can lead to wrong ecclesiology. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Myths About the Church p. 1 - HCP 258On this episode of the HCP, Drew and Larry discuss common myths that are often believed about the church and how they can lead to wrong ecclesiology. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

On this episode Heidi and Larry welcome Angelyn McMurray, director of WE ARE FREE. Some of the links and resources mentioned on the podcast are listed below.https://www.wearefree.ushttps://www.authenticintimacy.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Sexuality-Gods-Design-Matters/dp/0735291470/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1YW9XHC2UZ66&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H3t03Hwl_qHO3xdKgRcRFMR5F0eE8_i9qnwPbKqrr3j6DLjY40GFPLlyQalehVn9cZ2CqWQ_d1QGC0KdYZRfXHsREDHKCDMQAQ3KkAvZrxO5rVXB8tfb8zLfmuzIgib21CyHHcvYYiCeRhHlZrN0pcmi55jUHEx6-UPnsTaLqbGu1bXe9H-UytBYFjxJq17is5OZbN8Uz5_6T_2rG-DY0SqN45SevAvCa2WM2AOwIRw.p_HMhfIYySNElnSlJ1CFjaU4yDRiFHSdkq7bMPLh8zY&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr+juli+slattery&qid=1748374977&sprefix=dr+juli+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-5https://www.amazon.com/Listen-Your-Kids-Will-Talk/dp/0764237217/ref=asc_df_0764237217?mcid=ac676630b7033b7db7f260f9002bbcef&hvocijid=13106322466543323201-0764237217-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13106322466543323201&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025755&hvtargid=pla-2281435177378&psc=1https://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Survivors-Sexual-Abuse-Library/dp/1591605199/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IB9F84GFFZO3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5qV_Lu2MXwksXUc6lEnTdt2We0E3qlxOXadOwgR3oACtcqjI5XyDkQ0RlzHw8HKJ5J5ZXQV4CDwDmH8706URSYhLScl4IKvz9cKWBxk2LjPYRgfHjf3RyeOdnET77pHDfoSFYjheulGimOYMxEM2c60L0qOykzoU1ODemh3wgt-SKS_VZMUYlrj14U6HjqAOfoWY4LPnlkR5A9AGrjzmhcXUAVPEDB-qwsOYYzaIa5E.30J5dKbPjTZtNz1Woe371h-hcZ_lV8q7CSV_SdT3ABQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=counseling+survivors+of+sexual+abuse&qid=1748374932&s=books&sprefix=couseling+survivors+of+sexual+abuse+%2Cstripbooks%2C105&sr=1-2

The Apprentice Square - HCPv 256On this episode Larry talks about a leadership and discipleship tool that can help you frame intentional development of someone you're investing in. I do, you watchI do, you helpYou do, I helpYou do, I cheerThis content is originally from:Catapult from the Exponential Conference You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

3 Life Drifts p. 2 - HCP 255On this episode, Larry and Drew continue their discussion on the inner life of pastoral ministry and the temptations of Appetite, Ambition, and Approval.Larry mentions:"Leading on Empty" Wayne Coderio"The Stressless Life" Vance PittmanMaterial is original to Church Younique. www.lifeyounique.com You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.com

3 Life Drifts - HCP 254On this episode, Larry and Drew discuss the inner life of pastoral ministry and the temptations of Appetite, Ambition, and Approval.Material is original to Church Younique. www.lifeyounique.com You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

This is a REPOST from Episode 43 in Season 1.HCP - 46 - “10 Signs of Being a Narcissistic Pastor”Though it's easy to point fingers at others, who you may think have this issue, we should probably look in the mirror first.  The original sin is PRIDE. It got Lucifer kicked out of Heaven and Adam and Eve removed from Eden. It can also ruin your life and church.  Though we all appreciate those moments as leaders in the church where someone says “we don't know what we'd do without you”, we should be careful to start “believing our own press”. In this podcast Larry and Drew discuss their own struggles with pride and how dangerous the issue of Narcissism can be in the heart of leaders and even effect your church.This conversation is built around the frame work of an article by Charles Stone found on CharlesStone.Com (link below). Stone gives 10 thoughtful considerations of possible signs in leaders who might be Narcissistic. The 10 Signs of Being a Narcissistic Pastor or Leader:Rage if he experiences shame for shame exposes his true self.An inordinate need for praise in order to feel important.The feeling of entitlement to special treatment.The immense need for continual feedback of how important she is.The feeling of superiority and its reinforcement from others.Strong reaction to rejection and disapproval, sometimes with intense rage.The lack of the capacity to mourn, a defense against depression.Calculating and conniving behavior to “maintain” supplies of continuous adulation.An impaired capacity for commitment.No capacity for self-focus or self-examination.“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”Phil. 2:3This article can be found at:https://charlesstone.com/the-narcissistic-pastor-10-signs-that-you-may-be-one/Other resources:https://unseminary.com/5-signs-youre-following-a-narcissistic-church-leader/https://careynieuwhof.com/episode212/For more information about the Healthy Church Podcast, find us at:http://www.HealthyChurchPodcast.ComOr find us on FaceBook.

What is the Church? p. 2 - Forms and Functions - HCP 252On this episode the guys help to differentiate between these terms FORMS and FUNCTIONS. One is timeless and non-negotiable, and the other is contextual and open for creativity and strategy.  Consider what FORM your church utilizes and ask the question if it is appropriately following the FUNCTION the Lord has created it for.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

What Is The Church? - HCP 251On this episode Larry and Drew talk about the definitions of the church. What is a church? The word church seems to be thrown around to describe a worship service or a beautiful vacation spot, but what does the Bible define as the church? There are normative expectations from NT writers and it's important to make sure we understand the Biblical definition.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

3 Focal Points for the Effective Church (p.3) - HCP 250On this episode, Larry and Drew discuss THE most important aspect of these 3 points to consider and that's the SPIRITUAL. Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, it is His church, and we want to do more than go through the motions or understand contextually what the culture is in the area of our church. We want to meet with, experience, learn from our King - and to do those things we must have an awareness and intentionality of the Spiritual aspects of our own lives and the life of our church.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

3 Focal Points for the Effective Church (p. 1&2) - HCP 249On this podcast Larry and Drew talk about Easter week and these 3 aspects of church leadership to consider in the health and effectiveness of your church. All 3 are important but not equal. Today the guys discuss Contextualization and Institutional realities to consider. There's also some Holy Spirit led moments that are worth listening for!You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Levels of Leadership p. 3&4- HCP 248This episode is content from a pastor's zoom call where Larry talks about levels 3&4 of leadership. Check previous episodes for the first two levels. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

HCP 247 is a ** REPOST of Ep. 147 with Steve McCoyHCP - Ep. 147 - Guest Steve McCoy with Small CircleOn this episode, Larry and Drew welcome Pastor and Discipleship innovator Steve McCoy to the podcast. Steve and his team created Small Circle, a program to help people disciple others in small environments, one on one and similar environments. Steve talks about his story and why discipleship has to be relational and intimate, for the purpose of customization to each unique person and their story. Small Circle was created with this in mind. You can find Small Circle on you App store to help you in your discipleship of others. Or at:SmallCircle.comYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Levels of Leadership p. 2&3 - HCP 246On this episode, Larry and Drew revisit their previous conversation on different levels of leadership. Today they address “permission” and “production”. Level 2 - permission is about relationships and building trust with your body so that you may add influence to your position. Level 3 - production is about what you're trying to get done with the congregation. This is a solid episode on what these areas of growth as a leader look like. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Levels of Leadership p. 1 - HCP 245On this podcast Larry and Drew discuss the first and second levels of Maxwell's “Level's of Leadership”. Just because you have the “position” as pastor, doesn't mean you have the trust of the people. In the business world, leaders are followed at this level (because they have to be) because of their job. As church leaders, we want to build trust because our people want to give it, not because they are forced to. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Technology and The Church - HCP 244On this podcast, Larry and Drew welcome Brad Hill with Gloo to discuss what advancing technology and AI means for pastors and church leaders as well as their congregations. Many churches are using aspects of technology now and may not even understand the pros or cons for using AI in the future. Gloo works with Barna for research and metrics from nearly 50,000 churches. To learn more go to:Gloo.comStateofthechurch.com(you can sign up their feed and receive a text every week with updated metrics and information on what is happening in the greater church around the country and the world.)You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Sabbatical - HCP 243On this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew have special guests Dr. John David Smith and Pastor Wade Allen from Temple Baptist Church, Rogers, AR. Both John David and wade have recently come off of a time of Sabbath and share about how they prepared, what that time consisted of and what benefits they experienced by being intentional to take that time. Books they've suggested in the podcast for consideration are:“Replenish” by Lance Witt“Sabbaticals” by Rusty Mckie“Reset” by David Murry“Leading on Empty” by Wayne CoderioYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Missio Dei - HCP 242On this podcast, Larry and Drew discuss the MISSION OF GOD. Specifically Christology leading to Missiology which leads to Ecclesiology.  In your context Does your church have a mission or does God's mission have a church? Is it semantics? What are the implications of either?You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.com

Church Check-up - HCP 241On this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew talk about the need to assess how ministry is going in your church. Healthy Church Solutions even has an assessment you can take free of charge, just send us an email at the address below!You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

What Does Your Church NEED? - HCP 240On this podcast Larry and Drew ask the question - What does your church need? As pastors and church leaders we need to continually be aware of the needs of our church family. Not unlike when you go to the doctor and they run tests to establish a baseline for your health, your church can also ask some questions that can help you get a good understanding of what things may be going well and what areas of need there may be. Larry and Drew discuss 6 areas of consideration from Mark Clifton and his podcast Revitalize and Replant. For a diagnostic tool to try and understand what the needs of your church are - please contact Heidi at the email address below.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Guest John Meriweather - HCP 239On this podcast Heidi and Drew welcome guest John Meriweather from BMA Global to talk about celebrating 75 years of mission with BMA Missions around the world and the up coming World Missions Day offering on the last Sunday of February. John discussed how the Lord has blessed BMA missions over 75 years and how we're now seeing many national missionaries becoming sending mission centers in their own context! For more information please contact John at:john@bmaamerica.orgYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.com

The Right YES - HCP 237On this podcast Larry and Drew finish the conversation from a couple of weeks ago regarding when to say no and being prayerful about saying yes. This conversation is about the choices we make, and the minute by minute, day by day and so on reality that the choices we make shape us. Be thoughtful of what you say yes to. Jesus even commands that we “let our yes be yes and our no be no” - to keep our word and to be consistent with the decisions we make. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Guest Bill Elliff - HCP 237On this Episode of the HCP - Dear friend Bill Elliff joins the guys to talk about his new book “Presence Centered Life”. This conversation was wonderful discussing what it means to abide in Jesus and experience His presence on a continual basis. You can find Bill's new book and other works, small group material and resources at his website:www.BillElliff.orgOr on Amazon.comYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Just Say NO! - HCP 236Sometimes as church leaders we struggle to say no. Often it is to the expense of family or personal soul care. What if we began to learn to be considerate of priorities in our lives and sensitive to the Holy Spirit for when we say yes or no. That's the discussion on today's HCP with Larry and Drew.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Guest Jason Prewitt - HCP 235On this podcast Larry and Drew welcome Camp Director Jason Prewitt of Daniel Springs Camp in Gary, TX. Daniel Springs will be hosting the Real Men Conference Jan. 17-18. To register go to www.danielspringscamp.com or email info@danielspringscamp.comYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Year End Emo Eval (p.1) - HCP 234On this podcast Larry, Heidi and Drew discuss the second half of Pete Scazerro's Emotionally Healthy Discipleship and the assessment he gives in that content. The points includeSlowing Down SpiritualityIntegrity in LeadershipBeneath the surface discipleshipHealthy CommunityPassionate Marriages and SinglenessEvery Person in Full-Time MinistryYou can find these ideas around Emotionally Healthy Discipleship and other products from Peter Scazzero at www.emotionallyhealthy.orgYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Year End Emo Eval (p.1) - HCP 233On this podcast Larry, Heidi and Drew discuss Pete Scazerro's Emotionally Healthy Discipleship and the assessment he gives in that content. The points includeSlowing Down SpiritualityIntegrity in LeadershipBeneath the surface discipleshipHealthy CommunityPassionate Marriages and SinglenessEvery Person in Full-Time MinistryYou can find these ideas around Emotionally Healthy Discipleship and other products from Peter Scazzero at www.emotionallyhealthy.orgYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Guest Sam Rainer - HCP 232On this podcast Larry and Drew welcome Pastor, Author and Church strategist Sam Rainer. Sam, with his father Tom Rainer (former lead for Lifeway Research) lead Church Answers and other businesses that help support, train and equip church leaders for effective ministry.You can find Sam's books wherever books are sold.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

Guest Aaron Williams - HCP - Ep. 231On this pod Larry and Drew welcome worship leader and songwriter Aaron Williams. Aaron is an artist and songwriter signed with Integrity Music and is the primary writer on “Abide”, an up and coming worship song that is becoming a well known anthem for churches around the US. Aaron is also the founder of “The Way of Worship” a cohort based training initiative for songwriters and worship leaders looking to develop their craft in community and a mentoring environment. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 230 - Guest Luke McKownOn this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew welcome former NFL quarterback Luke McKown to talk about his ministry. Luke mentions how he was more faithfully discipled in the NFL then growing up in the church. Luke now is helping men to become “Point Men” and to follow Jesus in intentional discipleship and mission. Luke and Larry will be hosting a men's conference in January 2025 at Daniel Springs Encampment in Gary, TX. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

HCP - Ep. 229 - Being ThankfulOn this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew both end up in tears over considering what it means to be thankful. They look at 1 Thes. 5:18 and get pretty vulnerable around why its a command and attitude of the heart to be grateful. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 228 - Guest Jake NormanOn this podcast Larry and Heidi have a conversation with Pastor and former church planter Jake Norman about how the coaching and tools of the Healthy Church Solutions have made a difference in his ministry. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 227 - Intro to Values (Place Cont.)On this podcast Larry and Drew continue the discussion of place in ministry. Where we gather matters, but it shouldn't be more important than everything else. How do we rightly design space for worship and gatherings in a way that it serves the church's mission and ministries, not the other way around. Larry asks Drew about more specifics on South City and how this conversation of place has played out in their transition from church campus designed for Sunday School to a more missional model designed around small groups and neighborhood gathering. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

This is a **REPOST of episode 139. HCP - Ep. 139 - Revival Conversations (w Guest Bill Elliff)On this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew welcome Pastor and Author Bill Elliff to the podcast to discuss the Asbury revival as well as the history and Biblical significance of revival.  Bill has attended the Asbury revival since it began and has written about it on his blog. Bill has also written books around this topic and helps to serve with OneCry, a ministry focused on the presence of God and need for revival in our hearts and churches.  This interview is honest and emotional as the guys discuss our need for the presence of Jesus in our country.Find Bill's blog at his website:www.BillElliff.orgAnd His books at all available outlets. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

HCP - Ep. 225 - Pastor Dave McMurray (Recharge Message) On this episode of the HCP, we wanted to share with you a wonderful message from the Recharge conference with Pastor Dave McMurray.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

**REPOST - This is a repost from Ep. 22 with Pastor Bill Elliff. Today Larry and Drew have Pastor Bill Elliff of Summit Church in Maumelle, AR and author of several books, to the program.  Bill shares his heart and passion for the Church to be a place of prayer and how we as leaders can learn to incorporate it more in the culture of our churches. Bill also mentions several resources in the podcast:Praying the Bible - Donny Whitney21 Days of Prayer and Fasting - Gary Rormeyer Fasting booklet - Bill ElliffPresence Centered Church - Bill ElliffOne Cry - Bill ElliffBillElliff.OrgOnecry.comSimply Prayer - Bill ElliffFor more information or resources find us at www.healthychurchpodcast.comOr on FaceBook Email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com

HCP - Ep. 223 - Prayer PowerOn this podcast, Larry and Drew really break down how important it is to pray above all things. Jesus tells us that “apart from me you can do NOTHING”. We often trust and hope in our education, or gifting, even strategy. But God wants us to surrender to Him in prayer. He leads and guides us when we are seeking Him first. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 222 - Intro to Values (P. 3 - Place)On this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew discuss the importance of, yet the danger with the “place” of worship. Too often we can not only make our buildings the center of our ministry, we can make it a sacred part of ministry which we must be careful with. God uses all types of churches and discipleship methods, but we must always be willing to ask the hard questions of what is MOST important to us - the mission of Jesus, or the model of ministry. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

HCP - Ep. 221 - Guest Kent WilesOn this episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew welcome worship pastor Kent Wiles. Kent is on staff at First Baptist Church in Rogers, AR and will be leading worship for the ReCharge Conference Oct. 1-3 at Calvary Baptist Church in Fayetteville, AR. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 220 - Guest Jonny HachemOur guest today is Jonny Hachem, originally from Lebanon, Jonny is a world-class Pianist and composer. This interview is interesting because of this amazing story of Jonny surviving 3 different wars. He suffered a hard upbringing, but God has been faithful and He now shares those stories of how God used music to give him hope and peace. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 219 - Intro To Values (P.2 - People)On this podcast, Larry and Drew revisit the great guests they've hosted in the last several podcast as a reminder to check those out, but also revisit HCP 214- Intro to Values and talk about #4 - People. Pastors joke that “ministry would be easy if it wasn't for the people”, but we all know there is no ministry apart from the people God has given us to serve. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 218 - Envy (Guest Mike Fabarez)On this podcast Larry and Drew welcome Pastor and Author Mike Fabarez who has written the book “Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had”. As pastors and church leaders whether or not we're willing to admit it, we struggle with this sin. We see other leaders, churches or communities flourishing or being blessed in some way, and we begin the comparison game and it leads envy. This conversation is full of scriptural insight about this issue and conversation around how to avoid it. Find Mike's Book - “Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had” here:https://www.amazon.com/Envy-Big-Problem-Didnt-Know/dp/B0CNB98QDG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PGOGDPWJQCNG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ckRnzDM0l100cyKwWAi5-3oTacG_9Ex79CYwsqlvrgDRSTM-vttC1808Jtnw1OvC5dJ_wTwXdMJn5ST_bra5PaPDxR0NhpzyogvfZnykwuviANStyczFWk9lU0pese07totoxGhVntu-LqbgytcLdxeyyyCImFMEMlfqoDDdcpzzB9od_SevfMZsJVy8Wvh60qJw5TNkhveu9dBv-DZGbrDFUGbf5qMo8JBB1dFphBM.zMT3AUleA-ZGYJIUaNLNNMo22V3pm339-5efml3x94M&dib_tag=se&keywords=mike+fabarez&qid=1724954520&sprefix=Mike+Fabarez%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-3You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 217 - ReCharge Promo 24On this episode of HCP, Larry and Heidi discuss this years upcoming ReCharge Conference. Pastor, church leaders, and spouses, join us Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3, for Re:Charge 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1410 North Porter Rd, Fayetteville, AR. Come and be reminded of what it means to live out this year's theme: Simply Worship, as we emphasize being with Jesus, over doing for Jesus. October is also Pastor appreciation month and we can't think of a better token of gratitude.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 216 - The Gift of Ministry (Doug Brewer)On this podcast Larry and Drew welcome long-time friend and pastor Doug Brewer from Southgate Baptist Church in Moore, OK. If you know Doug very well, you know what a humble and tenderhearted leader he is and on this podcast, the guys discuss Doug's 40 ministry tenure at his church, staying humble and the beautiful privilege in shepherding God's people.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

**REPOST - This podcast was previously recorded and is now being reposted. HCP - Ep. 153 - Leadership DevelopmentOn this Episode of the HCP, Larry and Drew discuss how pastors should be actively engaging in leadership development. Who is serving well, discipling well and assuming leadership roles currently. Those men and women rise to the top of leadership consideration. Larry brings some notes from a Mac Lake blog that discusses how to help move new leaders through a process of growth and development. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!

HCP - Ep. 214 - Intro to ValuesWe all value different things as individuals and we have certain values as churches as well. There are things that we prioritize in our ministries and hold dear. The question is are those just bullet points on a brochure about the church, or are they lived out realities by which we are leading and cultivating the mission of Jesus? This is the first of a few podcasts on this topic and this conversation is the introduction to the need for these things and the beginning of this series.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 213 - Guest Daniel ImOn this podcast Larry and Drew welcome Pastor and Author Daniel Im. Daniel has been on the podcast before talking about his book “No Silver Bullets” and today the discussion is around his new work, “The Discipleship Opportunity”. Daniel explains that we have to focus on those in our churches that are interested in discipleship and stop spending so much time on trying to connect to those who are not. We should train our interested disciples to become disciple-makers and see those opportunities realized. You can find his new book at Amazon at the link below:The Discipleship Opportunity - by Daniel Imhttps://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Opportunity-Leading-Great-Commission-Post-Everything/dp/1641587490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BU74TNYEYD0B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q5a9eBMcSpnrc9IegK-f4G7m3SI0pn3FQxESjoH_C077WQJ8LN-FugtBTsYrEziZx40owPl15uRNOSk7ZOvUI_OPS7Ant9ctwhi4AVm7ER9VloE1CgBAf-QikRU5_ZdNw2nMjsbXbH2yiVmuXVaYhVzfnZQjEPYLiccnI6SbIU1w1AHhP-Up6L6bKiVu2vr_p54HL6U1zwadCxYvatlw1RGN9aDXM9BNjcWWXNzshaA.ep9egrerY06F-DKH--mHsdNBinX09mYkWLOTLGcKG2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+discipleship+opportunity&qid=1721924631&sprefix=discipleship+opportun%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 212 - Guest Duffy GuytonOn this podcast Larry and Heidi welcome Guest Duffy Guyton. He has worked as a coach and in ministry funding and Duffy has also been in Christian Higher Education for 32 years. He loves to invest in student athletes in discipleship and administration. On this podcast Duffy talks about bi-vocational ministry. Duffy now serves at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 211 - South City 2.0On this podcast, Larry interviews co-host Drew Cline about what he's calling South City 2.0. South City Church has been working towards a paradigm shift as a church where the focus of ministry was based around the Sunday service, and is now people belonging to smaller “CityGroup” families in the church. They gather twice a month in groups on Sundays for more relational connection (one-anothers) as well as more missional intentionality in their neighborhoods, and the rest of the Sundays is on campus as the entire congregation. Drew shares that the heart of the elders of South City is to see the church own their part of the great commission and do more than attend a service - instead to help equip partners to become disciple-makers. They have been renovating a new building as a ministry hub and full-time coffeeshop/cafe.For more information about South City, you can watch or listen to their sermon series called Paradigm Shift here:www.SouthCity.Org/sermonsYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 210 - Rob Wegner (Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts)On this podcast, Larry and Drew welcome Rob Wegner. Rob is one of the Directors of the Kansas City Underground in KC, Kansas and is also the co-author of “Finding Your Place”. In his book, Rob helps believers discover their “masterpiece mission” from Eph. 2:10, so they can begin to walk in those good works Paul talks about. Rob breaks down how much like the G.P.S. in your car, God can help each of us triangulate our Gifts, Story and Passions to help us find where it is God wants to use us most effectively in ministry and mission for His glory. To check out Rob's book “Find Your Place” :https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Place-Locating-Passions/dp/0310100127/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RZ00WV4H0ZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TiVk8cNjK2NzWPh7WVE2KQ.uR01ORUwpuT-g5vkgLsO8zbZbbxUWxiAyuQ5nQKkX7A&dib_tag=se&keywords=find+your+place+rob+wegner&qid=1719888587&sprefix=find+your+place+rob+wegner%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1To check out the free assessment tool Rob mentions on the Podcast go to:https://assessments.giftpassionstory.com/loginFor more on the Kansas City Underground:http://kcunderground.orgYou can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!

HCP - Ep. 209 - Healthy Church SolutionsOn this podcast Host Larry Barker and Pastor's Advocate Heidi Sorrells sit down to re-introduce you to exactly what Healthy Church Solutions is all about. You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://www.healthychurchpodcast.comor find us on FaceBook!For a video of today's podcast, you can find it on FaceBook or YouTube!