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To learn more about Melissa and to find links to all her books, visit her WEBSITE.Order “Growing Together.” Follow Melissa on TWITTER.

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In The Room is back! After an almost 2 year hiatus, Ryan is back with a new collection of conversations with pastor’s, authors, and artists. Hope you enjoy!

On this episode Ryan sits down with president and founder of myXP, Tyler Drewitz. They talk about what makes a fruitful executive pastor, why administration is so crucial to the church, and how MyXP helps pastors solve problems. To learn more about myXP visit: https://myxp.church To schedule a free connect with myXP click here: https://myxp.church/connect-myxp/

On this episode Scott sits down with grammy award winning producer and songwriter Seth Mosley to talk about success through serving others, learning to love the process, and getting better at your craft. To listen to Seth's podcast, the Full Circle Music Show, click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/full-circle-music-show/id1065294635?mt=2 Check out Full Circle Music here: http://fullcirclemusic.org To check out Full Circle Music Academy click here : http://thefullcircleacademy.com

On this episode Scott sits down with Mike Cosper to talk about worship in the local church, spiritual disciplines, and his new book “Recapturing the Wonder”. Buy “Recapturing the Wonder” here: https://smile.amazon.com/Recapturing-Wonder-Transcendent-Faith-Disenchanted/dp/0830845062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510320990&sr=8-1&keywords=recapturing+the+wonder Listen to “Cultivated” here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivated-a-podcast-about-faith-and-work/id1165528200?mt=2 Check out Harbor Media here: http://www.harbormedia.com

On this episode Ryan sits down with Matt Carter to talk about church planting, preaching, and his new book he co-authored titled “Steal Away Home”.

On this episode Ryan & Scott sit down and talk about Ryan’s transition to Salt Lake City, a new project Scott recently started, and another round of 3,2,1. Check out House & Shield here: houseandshield.com Youtube: https://goo.gl/vGMaq1 iTunes: https://goo.gl/vGMaq1 Spotify: https://goo.gl/d6tNcp Books mentioned in this episode: “The Masterplan of Evangelism”: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Plan-Evangelism-Robert-Coleman/dp/0800788087/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508503621&sr=8-1&keywords=the+masterplan+of+evangelism “Family Worship”: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Worship-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547805/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508503656&sr=1-1&keywords=family+worship+donald+whitney “Origin”” https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Novel-Dan-Brown/dp/0385514239/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508503686&sr=1-1&keywords=dan+brown “12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You”: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508503711&sr=1-1&keywords=12+ways+your+phone+is+changing+you

On this episode Scott sits down with Aaron Ivey to discuss creativity, the positives and negatives of todays worship music landscape, and his new book “Steal Away Home”. Buy "Steal Away Home": https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Away-Home-Spurgeon-Unlikely/dp/1433690659/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507742876&sr=8-1&keywords=steal+away+home+book

On this episode Ryan sits down with Mark Dever to discuss his story, his ministry, and some of the difficulties facing the church.

On this episode Scott and I sit down to give an update on life, ministry and the podcast. We also talk about 1 thing we’re learning, 2 things we’re reading, and 3 things we’re currently enjoying.

On this episode I’m in the room with Matthew Harmon talking about myths we believe about the Bible, how to ask the right questions when reading the Bible, and how to teach your kids to love the Bible.

On this episode I’m in the room with David Murray talking about how to avoid burnout, living a grace-paced life, and his new book “Reset”.

On this episode I’m in the room with Paul Nyquist talking about our justice system and the elusive pursuit of what is right.

On this episode I’m in the room with Colin Smith talking about ministry longevity, dealing with opposition, and his new book “Momentum: Pursuing God's Blessings Through the Beatitudes”.

On this episode I’m in the room with Jason Jimenez discussing his new book “Abandoned Faith: Why Millennials Are Walking Away and How You Can Lead Them Home”.

On this episode I’m in the room with Eric Bargerhuff discussing the importance of understanding the Bible in it’s context and his new book “The Most Misused Stories in the Bible: Surprising Ways Popular Bible Stories Are Misunderstood”

On this episode I’m in the room with Catherine McNiel discussing the importance of understanding your capacity, the danger of comparison, and treating motherhood as a spiritual discipline.

On this episode I’m in the room with James Hamilton discussing why we work, the significance of our work, and how work will one day be redeemed.

On this episode I’m in the room with Chris Bruno discussing biblical theology and his new book “The Whole Message of the Bible in 16 Words”.

On this episode I’m in the room with Leonard Sweet discussing the future of the church and his new book “The Bad Habits of Jesus”.

On this episode I’m in the room with Jeff Vanderstelt discussing his new book Gospel Fluency.

On this episode Scott Holthaus and I sit down to discuss all that God’s done this past year, my new book “8 Hours Or Less”, and what the future of In The Room looks like.Click here to subscribe via iTunes.

On this episode I’m in the room talking about the future of the podcast and my upcoming ministry transition. Last week I sat down with Scott Holthaus (who has covered the editing and engineering end of the podcast) and we talked about why we started the podcast, what we’ve learned, and where we’re headed.

This week I’m in the room with Zack Eswine. Zack is the lead pastor of Riverside Church in Webster Groves, Missouri, and the author of a new book called, “The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus.”  In my conversation with Zack, we discuss how we should define biblical ministry success, some of the dangerous drivers common in ministry leaders, and some healthy rhythms in the lives of pastors.Don’t forget you can get "In The Room" automatically downloaded to your mobile device each week by subscribing on iTunes. I’d also love to hear your feedback from this episode. Drop me a note at ryan@redemptionbc.org and let me know what you thought.Thanks for listening!Buy Zack’s book “The Imperfect Pastor” on givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksConnect with Zack: zackeswine.comFollow Zack on twitter: twitter.com/zackeswineBooks mentioned in the episode:“Reclaiming Conversation” by Sherry Turkle: rdmptn.org/769946

This week I’m in the room with Kevin Vanhoozer. Dr. Vanhoozer is the Research Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity and co-author of the new book, “The Pastor As Public Theologian”. In my conversation with Dr. Vanhoozer, we discuss the liabilities of being a Biblical scholar, re-discovering the biblical identity of the pastoral office, and what a day in the life of a theologian looks like.Don’t forget you can get "In The Room" automatically downloaded to your mobile device each week by subscribing on iTunes. I’d also love to hear your feedback from this episode. Drop me a note at ryan@redemptionbc.org and let me know what you thought.Thanks for listening!Buy “The Pastor As Public Theologian” on givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksBooks mentioned on this episode:“Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis: rdmptn.org/247772“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin: rdmptn.org/765974

This week I’m in the room with Bob Kauflin. Bob is a pastor, songwriter, and the director of Sovereign Grace Music. He’s also written a new book entitled: “True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters To God”.In my conversation with Bob, we discuss how to best steward the relationship between pastors and worship leaders, what it means to worship in spirit and truth, and why it’s so critical that we prioritize gathering for corporate worship.Don’t forget you can get "In The Room" automatically downloaded to your mobile device each week by subscribing on iTunes. I’d also love to hear your feedback from this episode. Drop me a note at ryan@redemptionbc.org and let me know what you thought.Thanks for listening!Buy “True Worshipers” on givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/IntheroombooksConnect with Bob: worshipmatters.comFollow Bob on Twitter: twitter.com/bkauflinBooks mentioned in this episode:“Music Through the Eyes of Faith” by Harold Best: rdmptn.org/929723“Desiring God” by John Piper: rdmptn.org/882472“The Valley of Vision” by Arthur Bennett: rdmptn.org/889682 “The Cross Centered Life” by C.J. Mahaney: rdmptn.org/286748“Engaging With God” by David Peterson: rdmptn.org/833459Music and Songwriters Mentioned:Matt Boswell: rdmptn.org/897528Matt Redman: rdmptn.org/987542Dustin Kensrue: rdmptn.org/828495Keith and Kristyn Getty: rdmptn.org/228868Lauren Daigle: rdmptn.org/885975Vertical Church Band: rdmptn.org/386463

This week I’m in the room with Josh Reich, lead pastor of Revolution Church in Tucson, Arizona and author of the new book “Breathing Room: Stressing Less and Living More.”In my conversation with Josh, we discuss common factors that squeeze out our breathing room, the importance of holistic health, and learning from the strengths of others. Don’t forget you can get "In The Room" automatically downloaded to your mobile device each week by subscribing on iTunes. I’d also love to hear your feedback from this episode. Drop me a note at ryan@redemptionbc.org and let me know what you thought.Thanks for listening!Buy “Breathing Room” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksConnect with Josh: joshuareich.orgFollow Josh on twitter: twitter.com/joshuareichBooks mentioned in this episode:“21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John Maxwell rdmptn.org/847278

This week I’m in the room with Crawford Loritts, pastor and author of the new book, "Unshaken: Real Faith in Our Faithful God".In my conversation with Crawford, we discuss how faith differs from mere optimism, why it comes easier for some rather than others, and how we can grow in faith. Don’t forget you can get "In The Room" automatically downloaded to your mobile device each week by subscribing on iTunes. I’d also love to hear your feedback from this episode. Drop me a note at ryan@redemptionbc.org and let me know what you thought.Thanks for listening!Buy “Unshaken: Real Faith in Our Faithful God”: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksFollow Crawford on twitter: twitter.com/CrawfordLorittsBooks mentioned in this episode:“The Pursuit Of God” by A.W. Tozer: rdmptn.org/487373“The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer: rdmptn.org/858275“Knowing God” by J.I. Packer: rdmptn.org/586354“Dangerous Calling” by Paul David Tripp: rdmptn.org/528927“Prayer” by Timothy Keller: rdmptn.org/335923

This week I’m in the room with Douglas Wilson, pastor and author of a new book, "Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf".In my conversation with Doug, we discuss the ins and outs of reading well, how he orders his week for maximum productivity and why he so often finds himself at the center of controversy.  Connect with Douglas: dougwils.comFollow Douglas on Twitter: twitter.com/douglaswilsBuy “Writers to Read”: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksBooks Recommended by Douglas: The Chronicles of Narnia: rdmptn.org/Narnia

This week I’m in the room with Vince Antonucci. Vince planted and pastors a church called Verve for in Las Vegas, Nevada for people living and working on the Las Vegas strip. He’s recently written a new book called “God For The Rest Of Us: Experience unbelievable love, unlimited hope, and uncommon grace”.In my conversation with Vince we discuss growing up with a dad on the run from the law, the challenges of pastoring on the strip, how stand-up comedy compares to preaching and why so many feel beyond the love of God. Buy “God For The Rest Of Us”: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksConnect with Vince: vinceantonucci.comFollow Vince on Twitter: twitter.com/vinceantonucciBuy “Lift You Higher”: rdmptn.org/liftyouhigher

This week I’m in the room with Levi Lusko, pastor of Fresh Life Church in Montana and the author of a powerful new book called “Through The Eyes Of A Lion: Facing Impossible Pain, Finding Incredible Power”.In my conversation with Levi, we discuss everything from cultivating leadership culture and creative communication, to how he and his family have endured the unexpected death of their young daughter.Buy “Through The Eyes Of A Lion” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooks Follow Levi on Twitter: twitter.com/leviluskoBooks recommended in the episode:A Tale of Three Kings: rdmptn.org/ThreeKings

This week, I’m in the room with Alex Early. Alex is a reluctant pastor, accidental church planter, and the author of a beautiful new book entitled, The Reckless Love of God.  In my conversation with Alex, we discuss why so many of us struggle to believe God truly loves us, some things that make our hearts grow cold to God’s love, and how a tragic season of trial lead Alex to a deeper understanding of God’s love for him. Connect with Alex on twitter: twitter.com/Alex_EarlyBuy “The Reckless Love of God” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooks

This week, I’m in the room with Bob Pritchett. Bob is probably best known for co-founding Logos Research Systems, a Bible Study software that I and many others use on a weekly basis. Bob currently serves as the CEO of the Faithlife Corporation and has authored two books: Fire Someone Today and Start Next Now. In my conversation with Bob, we discuss the story of Logos, how leaders shape the culture of the organizations they lead, and how he stays interested in what he’s leading after all these years. Buy “Fire Someone Today”: rdmptn.org/FireSomeoneToday-Find more information on FaithLife: faithlife.com/aboutResources mentioned in this episode:The Innovators Dilemma: rdmptn.org/InnovatorsDilemmaThe Innovators Solution: rdmptn.org/TheInnovatorsSolutionBecoming Steve Jobs: rdmptn.org/BecomingSteveJobsCreativity, Inc: rdmptn.org/CreativityIncLegacies of Great Economists: rdmptn.org/LOGE

On this final episode of the summer, I’m in the room with artist and author Kelly O’Dell Stanley, who’s written a new book on prayer entitled “Praying Upside Down”.In my conversation with Kelly, we discuss the pros and cons of growing up in various denominations within the church, the roll of creativity in prayer, and what it means to pray upside down.  Buy “Praying Upside Down” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksRead Kelly’s Blog: prayingupsidedown.comFollow Kelly on Twitter: twitter.com/kellyostanleyBook recommended by Kelly during the episode: rdmptn.org/found

On this episode I’m in the room with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Elyse is a counselor, speaker and the head of Counsel from the Cross Ministries. She’s written twenty books, including “Found In Him: The Joy of the Incarnation and Our Union with Christ”.In my conversation with Elyse, we discuss what type of ministry women need most, how to grow in our affection for theology, and how the doctrines of incarnation and union with Christ impact us day to day.  Buy “Found In Him” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksRead Elyse’s Blog: elysefitzpatrick.comFollow Elyse on Twitter: twitter.com/ElyseFitz

On this episode, I’m in the room with Edward Welch. Ed is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundational. He’s been counseling for over 35 years and has written a number of excellent books, including his most recent, “Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love”.In my conversation with Ed, we discuss some of the reasons behind the rise in the number of people seeking counseling, what to look for in a good counselor, and some keys to living in interdependent community with others.    Buy “Side By Side” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksVisit CCEF’s website: ccef.orgFollow CCEF on Twitter: twitter.com/ccefCheck out CCEF’s Facebook page: facebook.com/ccef.org

On this episode, I’m in the room with Nancy Ortberg. Nancy currently serves as the Director of Leadership Development at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Northern California. She’s a leading voice on the topic of leadership and has written a number of books. Her most recent is  “Seeing in the Dark: Finding God's Light in the Most Unexpected Places” and that’s what we’re discussing today.  In my conversation with Nancy, we cover why God allows us to walk through dark seasons, how God means them to produce joy in our lives, and why it’s so crucial that we fight for faith in community.Buy “Seeing In The Dark” on Givingtons.com: rdmptn.org/InTheRoomBooksFollow Nancy on Twitter: twitter.com/nancyortberg Books Nancy recommended in the episode:rdmptn.org/LamentForASonrdmptn.org/AGraceDisguisedrdmptn.org/MyBrightAbyss