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SALTcasts, like podcasts, are a series of digital audio files anyone can access through the internet and listen to on any electronic device. Leadership is a topic of growing discussion these days, and the focus of SALTcasts is leadership and leadership development in the home, world, and church. The…

Sunset saltCast


    • Jun 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 17m AVG DURATION
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    Apologetics and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 33:13


    What is apologetics? How does this study impact our Christianity? What do leaders need to know about apologetics? Today, we are joined by Dean Meadows, who serves as the Executive Director of The Daily Apologist. Dean's background and education make him uniquely qualified as an apologist, and what he shares in this discussion will show […]

    Humbled by a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 13:35


    In this concluding interview with Bob, brothers Danny Cash and Johnny Vincent from the Martin Church of Christ in Martin, Tennessee talk about the humbling impact of the coronavirus pandemic. They also talk about the spiritual growth of the elders and the greatest challenges they have experienced.

    Connect Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 13:17


    Johnny Vincent and Danny Cash, elders with the church in Martin, Tennessee visit with Bob about steps leaders have taken to help the congregation during the pandemic. They discuss Connect Teams, a tool they have used to keep communication open with members of the Martin congregation.

    Stressful Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 15:08


    Leading during a time of pandemic often creates stress on numerous levels. As Bob continues his discussion with Roff McDaniel from Hopewell, Virginia, brother McDaniel talks about the stress leaders at Cawson Street have experienced. He also talks about the decision making process and shares advice to help others who lead with the stress of […]

    Why Assembling Is Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 16:25


    Roff McDaniel, an elder with the Cawson Street Church of Christ in Hopewell, Virginia, visits with Bob this week to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the congregation. Brother McDaniel talks about the reception of online streaming among members, but also why the church needs to assemble and be together as Christians.

    Personal Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 16:33


    When leaders face personal difficulties, an eldership struggles. In my discussion with Buddy Martin, Buddy talks about how the elders at the University congregation have drawn closer during this pandemic, even though they are dealing with personal challenges.

    Leading Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 17:55


    All leaders face the challenge of leading during a time of transition. Buddy Martin, with the University Church of Christ in San Marcos, TX talks with Bob about leading transition. He shares information about how they continue to work together through the transition of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Leading in the Northwest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 21:17


    In our continuing discussion about leading during a pandemic, Jabez Harlan talks about how the leadership in the Northwest have grown during this time. He also shares timely advice to help others who are leading.

    Appointing Elders During A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 15:44


    Jabez Harlan serves as an elder with the Spokane Valley Church of Christ. This week, he sits down with Bob and talks about the process of appointing new elders during a pandemic. He also discusses the journey and all they have experienced before, during, and after they were appointed.

    The Nature of Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 22:47


    As I continue my discussion this week with Bill Zuker, he focuses his attention on how the elders have grown through the challenges of the pandemic. The relationship of the elders and the congregation continues to grow, as they improve their leadership.

    Power of Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 21:42


    Bill Zuker serves as one of three elders in Mannford, Oklahoma. I had a chance to visit with Bill about the congregation in Mannford and the impact of the pandemic on the congregation and their leadership, as well as, how the have handled the situation.

    Growing as Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 16:39


    Adversity provides opportunity to grow, and as the recent pandemic has proven, leaders are growing. In my discussion with Don Riddle, he continues to talk about how the leaders at the Robinson and Center congregation have grown as a result of these events.

    Focus of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 16:02


    Each week, we focus on elders that serve congregations across the country. Don Riddle, an elder with the church in Conway, AR, spends time with us this week to talk about the focus of the elders at the Robinson and Center congregation. Their efforts are improving the development of the congregation.

    Relational Leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 16:16


    Dean Murphy continues our discussion about leading during a pandemic. In this second conversation, Dean focuses on areas related to growth among leaders and how they connect relationally with members of the congregation during this time.

    Leadership Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 18:59


    Dean Murphy serves as an elder with the Bear Valley Church of Christ in Denver, CO. Dean took time to visit with Bob about the challenges of leading a congregation during the pandemic and how to lead through it.

    Constancy in Leading #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 20:56


    As I continue my discussion with Noel Curington, we talk about the growth of the elders during this pandemic. Noel talks about the unwavering purpose, faithfulness of the leadership, and how they have grown. He also shares some great advice for other leaders to help guide them in the days ahead.

    Constancy in Leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 16:29


    Noel Curington, an elder with the Waurika, Oklahoma congregation, has served the congregation for more than fifty years. In this saltCast, he talks about leading in the pandemic and the faithful nature of leadership during this time.

    saltCast 061 Connecting to the Congregation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 16:35


    In our second session with Paul Benjamin, we talk about how the elders at the Forsythe Avenue congregation in Monroe, LA have grown as leaders during the pandemic. He also discusses ways the elders have connected with the congregation.

    saltCast 060 Moving Forward in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 14:55


    Paul Benjamin, elder with the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ in Monroe, LA talks about the impact of the pandemic on the congregation. He also spends time to share ways they are moving forward as a congregation.

    saltCast059 Leading in a Pandemic #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 17:56


    The coronavirus pandemic has challenged and overwhelmed elders. In today’s saltCast, Richard England talks about how the elders at Henderson have grown during this time. He closes out our time together by sharing a suggestion to help others who lead during this time.

    saltCast058 Leading in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 17:14


    In our first session on leading in a pandemic, Richard England discusses the impact of the pandemic on the congregation in Henderson, TN. He also talks about how the elders have addressed the challenges and kept the congregation informed.

    saltCast057 Implementing a Homeless Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 19:14


    In the final saltCast with John Begin, Bob and John discuss what church leaders need to know about starting a homeless ministry in their community. John talks about the resistance experienced and how to lead people through that resistance to help share love and grace into the lives of those in need.

    saltCast056 Pandemic Impact on the Homeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 21:13


    Bob and Chuck continue their discussion with John Begin, who works with Trellis, a ministry aimed at helping the homeless. Today, John discusses the impact of the current pandemic on the homeless population and explores how church leaders have responded to the homeless situation.

    saltCast055 Vision of Trellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 17:07


    In today’s saltCast, Bob and Chuck talk to John Begin about his work with Trellis, a nonprofit ministry to help the homeless. John talks about the vision of Trellis, the scriptural motivation for this work, and how his background equipped him for a ministry that serves the homeless.

    saltCast054 A Discussion with John Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 17:47


    An ’86 graduate of the Sunset International Bible Institute, John Begin talks about his background and how he began working with the homeless population in California. Bob and Chuck Ramseur talk with John about how people become homeless and the need to help.

    saltCast053 Dangers of Minimizing Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 16:43


    In our final session with Joe Wilkie, Joe talks about the mindset that tends to minimize sexual addiction. On a more personal level, Joe dives into the hardest part of counseling, and he closes with a focus on what to look for and what questions to ask when searching for a counselor. Remember, you can […]

    saltCast052 Roadblocks for Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 19:34


    When someone struggles with pornography or sexual addiction, they need roadblocks, not green lights. As we interview Joe Wilkie again this week, he shares a few resources that set up roadblocks to overcome sexual addiction. He also spends time discussing what you can do to help a friend or family member who struggles with addiction, […]

    saltCast051 Genetics, Personality, and Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 17:06


    How do genetics and personality factor into someone’s pornography or sexual addiction? This week, Joe Wilkie discusses these factors, and he talks about the impact of shame and guilt that accompanies the struggle of addiction. Joe also shares a few avenues to help one who desires to come out of these addictions. If you have […]

    saltCast050 A Journey into Addiction Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 17:38


    Joe Wilkie spends time with Bob this week talking about his journey into pornography addiction counseling. Joe discusses how sexual addictions begin, along with statistics related to ages and genders involved in pornography addiction. He also shares information that church leaders need to know about this silent struggle among members. For additional information, reach out […]

    saltCast049 Looking for a Recovery Minister

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 22:25


    In our final session with Justin Vandaveer, we spend time discussing what leaders need to look for in a recovery minister, what questions they should ask, and what qualities they should consider. As part of our discussion, Justin provides a little guidance on what leaders should consider when writing a job description for this position. […]

    saltCast048 Preparing for a Recovery Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 24:18


    What steps are required for leaders to begin a recovery ministry? Today, Justin Vandaveer provides a few suggestions, along with a list of resources to help guide the journey into a recovery ministry. He finishes our discussion with a focus on what can be expected for members of the congregation, use of the building, and […]

    saltCast047 Why Recovery Ministry is Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 20:51


    As we continue our discussion about recovery ministry, Justin Vandaveer talks about one of the most important lessons he’s learned in recovery ministry, as well as, why a recovery ministry is so important for leaders to consider. He discusses what leaders need to know about recovery and shares his caution about an approach to this […]

    saltCast046 Heavenly Options for Pain and Emptiness (H.O.P.E.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 18:20


    We begin a series of saltCasts today with Justin Vandaveer, Recovery Minister for the Southside Church of Christ. Justin talks about his journey into the recovery ministry and his work with H.O.P.E. If you would like to learn more about the H.O.P.E. recovery program you can visit the Southside Church of Christ Facebook page, go […]

    saltCast045 Leadership Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 16:38


    In our final discussion with JJ Frazier, we talk about the greatest lessons brother Frazier has learned in leadership. Additionally, he discusses advice he would give to young men who are thinking about serving in leadership and how to build their confidence. Remember to visit brother Frazier’s website www.masteringthepositive.com

    saltCast044 The Crisis of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 20:57


    Today’s saltCast with brother JJ Frazier explores two major areas. Brother Frazier talks about four major factors that have contributed to the leadership crisis of the twenty-first century. He closes out our time together with a focus on the reasons why men lack the desire for leadership. If you would like to learn more or […]

    saltCast043 – Understanding the Greatest War Campaign Ever Conceived

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 20:07


    The title of our saltCast also serves as the title of a recent book written by JJ Frazier. Today, he talks about the premise of his book based on Proverbs. Brother Frazier discusses the contrast between physical and spiritual warfare, which highlight his book. He also provides an understanding of how this book benefits leaders. […]

    saltCast042 The Leadership Deficit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 21:29


    The need for leadership is as great or greater today than any previous generation. JJ Frazier, an elder with the Chesapeake, Virginia church of Christ, spends time with us to talk about the correlation of military leadership and his journey into leadership within the church. He talks about the need for developing younger men to […]

    saltCast041 Let’s Talk about Sojourners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 15:19


    One of the growing works within the church is the National Evangelism of Sojourners. We simply know them as Sojourners and Larry Little shares details about the organization, its purpose, and the leadership work conducted by this wonderful group of Christians. Learn more about www.sojourning.org  

    saltCast040 Culture, Technology, and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 12:52


    In our final episode with Chris McCurley, we have a chance to discuss culture and technology and the approach leaders need when dealing with these influences within the church. Chris talks about the critical nature of seeing the world through a different lens, that of younger eyes.

    saltcast039 Qualities of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 14:02


    Longevity is critical to a minister’s influence in a congregation and community. This week, we continue our discussion with Chris McCurley and how young ministers can build better relationships with elders. He also talks about the need for elders to have an MBA and it is not a college degree. Listen to learn the power […]

    saltCast038 A Conversation with Chris McCurley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 14:13


    The journey into ministry takes many twists and turns. Chris McCurley, minister with the Oldham Lane Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, shares his amazing journey and talks about the great challenge of apathy that leaders face within the church today. You can learn more about one of his areas of ministry at www.rippleoflight.org and the […]

    saltCast037 Pop-Culture and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 19:13


    What does it mean for Christians to be faithful in the midst of our current culture? In our final discussion with Brandon Edwards, Global Missions Minister with the Nashville Church of Christ, we focus our attention on pop-culture and the influences of culture on the church today. He provides a little “out of the box” […]

    saltCast036 Developing Scholar Practitioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 14:59


    Developing scholar practitioners promotes greater leadership in the church. While biblical training is critical for all Christians, Brandon Edwards joins us again to discuss an incredible resource for leaders, the Harbinger Theological Seminary. HTS is designed is not just for leaders, but anyone who desires to study and strengthen their faith.

    saltCast035 Aggos – A Global Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 17:35


    All leaders would love a tool that connects Christians everywhere. This week, Brandon Edwards, Global Missions Minister with the Nashville Church of Christ, shares information about Aggos, a tool that helps leaders connect with Christians locally and internationally.

    saltCast034 Preparing Future Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 18:01


    Where do future leaders come from and how can a congregation prepare men to lead. Jeff Archey joins us again to talk about the challenges facing leaders today. He explains the biblical roles and responsibilities of leaders in the church and what can be done to prepare the next generation.

    saltCast033 The International Gospel Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 12:31


    The Gospel has the power to change lives. This week, Jeff Archey, Director of the International Gospel Hour (IGH) spends time talking about his background and work with IGH and what they offer to local congregations, as well as, the international presence of IGH.

    saltCast032 An International Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 19:27


    House to House, Heart to Heart has an amazing international footprint. Matt Wallin spends time discussing the international impact of House to House, Heart to Heart, which is now printed in Spanish, French, Chinese and more. He also shares some powerful stories of lives changed by the impact of this publication.

    SaltCast031 Leadership Resources – House to House, Heart to Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 14:10


    Leaders constantly need resources. In today’s saltCast, Bob talks with Matt Wallin from House to House, Heart to Heart. Matt discusses how leaders can benefit from this resource in their congregation and outreach in the community.

    SaltCast030 Leadership in the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 22:26


    Leadership in the home provides a biblical foundation for understanding leadership in the church. Joe Wells, co-founder of KAIO Publications, continues to discuss leadership as it relates to the church. Joe talks about some of the major challenges leaders face today and he wraps up with a discussion on how leaders can advise young couples […]

    SaltCast029 Leadership Influences in the Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 21:25


    Each minister understands the value of mentors and influences in their life. This week, Joe Wells co-founder of KAIO Publications talks about his background and work with KAIO. He talks about the influences that led him into ministry. He also shares valuable information about leadership in the home.

    SaltCast028 Racism and Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 16:34


    Among the racial tensions in our country, today’s saltCast with brother Thomas L. Thomas discusses how to raise an awareness of racism with leaders in the church and how to address the challenges that exist. This sixteen minutes of conversation on such a vital topic is worth your time.

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