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The rest of my thoughts. The rest of our church. Disclaimer: this is not a sermon. These are my thoughts and interests. And these are your thoughts and interests. The rest is a time for open, safe opinions and dialogue.

Joel Kovacs


    • May 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 17: A Conversation With Our Oldest Partner (With Special Guest Dr. Rich Halcombe)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 77:30


    Episode 16: Servanthood (With Guest Speaker Kenny Sipes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 59:47


    This week, Kenny Sipes, founder of The Roosevelt, joins the podcast to talk about partnership and servanthood.

    Episode 15: Mental Health in the Church: Part 3 (With Guest Speaker Anthony Yucus)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 82:28


    This week, Anthony Yucus, MAEd. LICDC, LPC, joins Joel to continue the conversation on mental health by discussing how the church should react to mental health, what advocacy looks like, how to get help if you're struggling, and how to help others. TW: mentions of substance use by name, substance use paraphernalia, and suicide.

    Episode 14: Mental Health in the Church: Part 2 (With Guest Speaker Katie Kovacs)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 70:21


    This week, Katie Kovacs, LPCC-S, is back on the podcast for another discussion about mental health in the church. CW: eating disorders, spiritual trauma TW: numbers

    Episode 13: Mental Health in the Church: Part 1 (With Guest Speaker Katie Kovacs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 65:08


    This week, Katie Kovacs, LPCC-S, joins the podcast to talk about mental health and counseling, and her experience with eating disorders. CW: eating disorders, spiritual trauma TW: numbers

    Episode 12: Crossing Into Easter: Part 3 (With Guest Speaker John McCambridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 89:53


    John McCambridge joins the podcast once more to continue Easter conversations during Holy Week!

    Episode 11: Crossing Into Easter: Part 2 (With Guest Speaker John McCambridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 63:42


    John McCambridge is back on the podcast to continue last week's discussion on the theology of the cross, in light of upcoming Easter celebrations.

    Episode 10: Crossing Into Easter: Part 1 (With Guest Speaker John McCambridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 59:06


    This week, John McCambridge joins the podcast for part one of a two-part discussion on the theology of the cross, just in time for Easter!

    Episode 9: Conversations on Leadership: Part 4 (With Guest Speaker Greg Ford)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 113:05


    On today's episode, Greg Ford, lead pastor of One Church, joins Joel to discuss March Madness and the Good Shepherd, and helps wrap up the ongoing conversation on leadership.

    Episode 8: Conversations on Leadership: Part 3 (With Guest speaker Brad Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 110:39


    This week, OSU Assistant Men's Golf coach Brad Smith joins the podcasts to talk to Joel about coaching and being present as a leader.

    Episode 7: Conversations on Leadership: Part 2 (With Guest Speaker David Holladay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 99:06


    This week, Joel talks about collaboration and living in scarcity vs. living in generosity; plus, David Holladay joins the podcast for a continued discussion on true leadership.

    Episode 6: Conversations on Leadership: Part 1 (With Guest Speaker Roy Hall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 75:21


    This week, Joel talks about the decline of pastors, and discusses leadership tactics with Buckeye football great Roy Hall.

    Episode 5: Worship Magnified: Part 3 (With Guest Speaker Chris Salih)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 57:03


    This week, Joel talks about Olympic production and the art of forgiveness; plus Chris Salih joins the podcast to continue the ongoing conversation about worship.

    Episode 4: Worship Magnified: Part 2 (With Guest Speaker Carmen Smith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 58:54


    This week, Joel talks about COVID fatigue and Oscar nominees; plus Carmen Smith joins the podcast for a continued conversation on worship.

    Episode 3: Worship Magnified (With Guest Speaker Eddie Mowery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 66:09


    This week, Joel talks about the Cincinnati Bengals and the authority of scripture; plus Eddie Mowery joins the podcast for a discussion on worship in the church.

    Episode 2: Christians Have a Lot to Learn: Part 2 (With Guest Speaker John McCambridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 78:36


    Today Joel talks about the “greatest football game of all time” and the world catching on fire; plus John McCambridge rejoins the podcast for a continued discussion on the importance of learning.

    Episode 1: Christians Have a Lot to Learn (With Guest Speaker John McCambridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 81:01


    Today, Joel talks about relaunching the podcast and issues within the reformation; plus John McCambridge joins the podcast for a conversation about the importance of learning in the Christian life.

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