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Pastors Dan Burrell and Ben Rudolph of LIFE Fellowship Church (Charlotte, NC) discuss various elements of the Christian faith.

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    • May 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    5 from 52 ratings Listeners of The LIFETalks Podcast that love the show mention: pastor dan, ben, topics, always, love.


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    The LIFETalks Podcast, hosted by Pastor Ben, Pastor Dan, and Britt Nipper of Life Fellowship Charlotte, is an absolute gem in the podcasting world. As a listener, I can confidently say that this podcast has provided me with a better understanding of the Word of God. It is truly worth saving and sharing with your family and loved ones. Every episode brings something new to the table, allowing listeners to continuously learn and grow.

    One of the best aspects of The LIFETalks Podcast is the objective and biblical approach taken by Pastors Dan and Ben. While they do share their personal stance on various topics, they always seek to show what the Bible says about them. This level of commitment to scripture is refreshing and sets them apart from other pastors who may be more topical but not as biblically led. Regardless of the topic at hand, these men consistently bring it back to scripture, ensuring that their teachings are grounded in truth.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is how relevant the topics discussed are for believers. Pastors Dan and Ben do an excellent job at presenting subjects that are applicable to everyday life as a Christian. Whether it's tackling issues within relationships or diving into theological concepts, they provide valuable insights that can be applied immediately. Furthermore, their ability to speak truth in love through this platform creates a safe space for listeners to engage with challenging topics.

    Moreover, The LIFETalks Podcast manages to strike a perfect balance between being informative and enjoyable. The hosts deliver beneficial information on a variety of subjects while infusing humor and conviction into their discussions. This combination makes each episode both understandable and engaging for listeners looking for growth in their faith.

    If there were any criticisms to be had, it would be that sometimes certain topics may not resonate with every listener. However, given the breadth of content covered in this podcast, there is bound to be something for everyone at some point. Additionally, while the episodes are packed with fantastic content, some listeners may prefer shorter episodes. However, it is important to note that the depth of discussion in these episodes makes them well worth the time investment.

    In conclusion, The LIFETalks Podcast stands as one of the best podcasts I have come across. Pastors Dan and Ben, along with Britt Nipper, consistently deliver valuable and relevant content that doesn't compromise on biblical truth. Their objective approach and commitment to scripture are commendable. If you are looking for a podcast that will deepen your understanding of the Word of God while also being enjoyable and relatable, look no further than The LIFETalks Podcast.



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    Don't Try to Have It All Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 24:42


    Join Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, for a fresh episode addressing the gentle pace of achieving things in life. 

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    How LIFE Fellowship is Reaching Students for Christ (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 27:00


    Join us in the studio with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard, a few students and Pastor Dan Burrell as we dissect how LIFE is reaching students in the community to help them pursue Christ. 

    How LIFE Fellowship is Reaching Students for Christ (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 24:59


    Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE pastor, Trae Woodard, have an exciting conversation about the efforts and progress of LIFE as we reach out to students in the LKN area to draw them closer to Christ.

    The Soul of A Leader: Burnout, Authority, and Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 25:47


    Pastor Dan Burrell is back with guest, Dave Deets, to discuss leadership hot topics such as humility, authority, and the struggle of burnout. 

    Multiplying Leaders Delegation, Teams, and Vision Chosen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 24:46


    Leadership requires many different elements of equal importance and value in an organization. Pastor Dan Burrel and guest, Dave Deets, break down these elements in this episode.

    Leading Through Tension, Decisions, Confrontation & Criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 26:00


    Featuring guest, Dave Deets, Pastor Dan Burrell and Dave sit down to crack apart how to lead through a trench of challenges in today's society. 

    Getting to Know The Institute of Biblical Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 26:52


    You've heard of The Institute of Biblical Leadership, but probably don't have the full inside scoop. Pastor Dan Burrell dives into explaining this partner ministry of LIFE. 

    Ben Rudolph Is Back in The Studio! (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 29:19


    Catch this episode that is round three of spending time with LIFE's former lead pastor, Ben Rudolph!

    Ben Rudolph Is Back in The Studio! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 26:15


    Tune in to part two of LIFE's former Lead Pastor Ben Rudolph popping in to the studio for an enjoyable session with Pastor Dan Burrell!

    Ben Rudolph Is Back In The Studio! (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 25:25


    Surprise! LIFE's former Lead Pastor, Ben Rudolph, makes a special visit to the LIFETalks studio for a session with Pastor Dan Burrell. 

    Things Christians Needs to Stop Saying (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 26:00


    The list of phrases that Christians should really cut back on is lengthy, so Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, are back in the studio with more thoughts regarding the verbiage we use. 

    Things Christians Needs to Stop Saying (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 24:32


    Back for part two of this engaging conversation, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm dive into the verbiage that Christians should consider eliminating from their vocabulary. 

    Things Christians Need to Stop Saying (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 24:27


    Words have power, which is why it is vital that we are cautious with them. Pastor Dan Burrell ins joined with host, Josh Brahm, to discuss verbiage that Christians should really avoid. 

    What Pastors Want to Say But Usually Don't (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 26:03


    Back to the studio to resume this conversation, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, have a fun chat about what pastors want to say, but choose to avoid.  

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    Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 29:10


    Tune in to the final episode of the introduction series of our new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman!

    Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 26:23


    Join us for part two of learning more about LIFE's new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman.

    Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 27:05


    We are so excited to welcome our new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman, and host him on LIFETalks so we can dive deep into learning who he is! 

    What Pastors Want to Say But Usually Don't (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 29:46


    In this episode, dive into the mind of a pastor where Pastor Dan Burrell cracks open the curious can of worms of what pastors want to say as leaders of the church, but usually hold back. 

    The Toughest Scripture Passage in Our Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 26:32


    On the heels of ending our sermon series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Dan Burrell addresses a difficult passage of Scripture to crack open in 1 Peter. 

    Adding Nuance to Biblical Masculinity (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 25:06


    Tune in to the airing of episode three in the mini series where Pastor Dan Burrell and Josh Brahm are addressing Biblical masculinity. 

    Adding Nuance to Biblical Masculinity (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 29:46


    Pastor Dan Burrell reconvenes with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm for a continued discussion centered around the topic of masculinity as defined in The Bible. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 23:56


    Pastor Dan Burrell joins in a conversation with host, Josh Brahm, regarding a new mini-series about Biblical masculinity. 

    Responding to The Influences in Our Teens Lives (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 26:56


    StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard and Pastor Dan Burrell reconvene for a continued discussion surrounding the influences in teen's lives and the best way to approach and address them. 

    Responding to the Influences in Our Teens' Lives (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 25:20


    Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard talk about the vitality of knowing and responding to the influences that are in teenagers' lives today. 

    Connecting With The Local FCA with Bella & Tammy Zoppa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 28:01


    March's mission emphasis is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pastor Dan Burrell meets up with guests, Bella and Tammy Zoppa, to chat about the FCA and their mission.

    Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 26:17


    Welcome back to the third part of the mini-series where Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard chat about how young adults today can make the most of the key moments that occur in their life. 

    Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 23:55


    Back for part two, Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard reunite in the studio for conversational continuation about how adolescents can make the most of the big moment in their life.

    Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 26:58


    StudentLIFE pastor, Trae Woodard, joins LIFE pastor, Dan Burrell, to begin a valuable chat centered around what the key moments of adolescence are and how to make the most out of them in the time given.  

    Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 26:42


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, reunite for continuation of the sobering conversation centered on the heavy impact of pornography. 

    Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 30:06


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, continue in the conversation about the horrible impact of pornography nowadays.

    Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 28:47


    Back for the second portion of this vital chat, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, join together to share insight on the impact of pornography today.  

    Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 25:25


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, sit down for a sobering conversation centered around the horrible industry of pornography and why this is such a serious problem nowadays. 

    Introducing Our New Ladies of LIFE Director!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 24:29


    In this special episode, Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with our new Ladies of LIFE director, April Brown, to learn more about her and the heart behind her passion to serve the women of our church in this capacity. 

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    How to Open Communication Lines with Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 22:31


    Even in a world full of smartphones, social media and multiple avenues of communication, kids can still be closed off to communicating with their parents. Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard to chat about how to break through these walls and create lines of communication. 

    What Do Teens Want from Their Parents & Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 25:54


    On the heels of the previous episode surrounding Gen Z, Pastor Dan Burrell is back with StudentLIFE pastor, Trae Woodard, to chat more about the teens of today and what they want from their parents and church, and our role as Christians as we mentor and guide this younger generation. 

    What It's Like to Work with Gen Z?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 31:06


    Pastor Dan Burrell meets with guest, StudentLIFE Pastor, Trae Woodard, to chat about the ins and outs of working with the young folks of Gen Z.

    Overrated or Underrated: Christian Culture Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 27:21


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, engage in a lively chat regarding whether or not any of the popular elements in Christian culture are overrated or underrated. 

    Hot Takes "This or That" with Pastor Dan and Josh Brahm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 26:38


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, have a bit of fun with a game of "this or that" hot takes. 

    Dan & Ben's Christmas Trivia Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 30:06


    Pastor Dan Burrell and former LIFE pastor, Ben Rudolph, have a jolly episode with a trivia showdown that is Christmas centric. 

    Dan and Ben Make Their Annual Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 32:00


    We're back for the 2025 version of Pastor Dan Burrell's and Pastor Ben Rudolph's annual predications on a variety of topics from sports to politics to theology. 

    Celebrating 700 Episodes with Pastor Ben Rudolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 28:25


    Former LIFE pastor, Ben Rudolph, makes a surprise appearance with Pastor Dan Burrell for this special episode of reflection and discussion as LIFETalks celebrates production of 700 episodes. 

    Responding to Christian Nationalism (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 30:05


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, reconvene for continuation of the chat surrounding the tricky topic of Christian nationalism and the proper response to this. 

    Responding to Christian Nationalism (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 28:02


    Not ones to shy away from controversial topics, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, dive into the beginnings of a conversation surrounding the topic of Christian nationalism and the best response to it. 

    Behind the Scenes at Operation Christmas Child with Brian Gresham (Rerun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 26:55


    In the spirit of the Christmas season, join us as Brian Gresham takes us on a tour behind the scenes of internationally known ministry, Samaritan's Purse, and their annual Operation Christmas Child project to bring the Gospel and joy to children. 

    Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 25:02


    Part four of the chat between Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, regarding how familial idols can hinder spiritual growth and discipleship is now up on the LIFETalks channel!

    Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 27:52


    The valuable discussion of the implications that family idols have on a Christian's spiritual growth and discipleship continues with part 3 of this mini-series between Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm.  

    Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 30:41


    Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, reconvene in the studio to continue the chat about the impact of how idols within a family can be a barrier to spiritual growth and discipleship. 

    Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 26:21


    Pastor Dan Burrell is back in the studio with host, Josh Brahm, to begin the conversation centered around the negative impact of family idols in the pursuit of spiritual growth. 

    Practical Steps for Grieving A Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 27:17


    Back in the studio, Pastor Dan Burrell reunites with grief counselor, Melody Wood, and Faith Woodard for a continued discussion surrounding the practical next steps we should take after a painful loss. 

    When We Face A Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 26:48


    Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with grief counselor, Melody Wood, and Faith Woodard to discuss the challenging act of facing a loss in life and the grief it brings. 

    Overcoming Anxiety On A Difficult Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:24


    Anxiety is one of the biggest battles humanity deals with daily. Some days aer worse than others. So how are we to manage them? Pastor Dan Burrell breaks down his thoughts on this for practical, applicable ways to overcome anxiety. 

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