In this episode Todd Barham and Truston Baba continue their conversation with a discussion about being intentional about connecting and reaching people who are not followers of Jesus. [email protected] www.advancement.cc www.vividlifechurch.o

S2, Ep 33 - Creating a celebration culture w/Truston Baba

Aug 24th, 2021 26m 43s

When, what, and how to celebrate well as a church can be challenges. Today Todd speaks with Pastor Truston Baba of Living Church about what some call a "Party Culture" where they have designed the church to celebrate often and passionately. inf

S2, Ep32 - Atonement and New Age confusion in the American church w/Josh Lewis

Aug 17th, 2021 36m 27s

People are teaching things that violate the Bible and beliefs that Christians have held dear since the 1st century. Today, Todd Barham and guest Josh Lewis, of The Remnant Radio, discuss how some are deviating from atonement through Jesus' dea

S2, Ep 31 - Marcionism and Gnosticism invading the American Church w/Josh Lewis

Aug 10th, 2021 19m 36s

We continue our conversation with Josh Lewis. Today, our host, Todd Barham talks with Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio, about dangerous emerging doctrines. Today Josh introduces Todd to the ideas of Neo-Marcionism and Neo-Gnosticism an

S2 - Ep 30, The Inerrancy of Scripture w/Josh Lewis

Aug 3rd, 2021 28m

On Today's episode our host Todd Barham interviews Josh Lewis, the host of The Remnant Radio. This is part one of a discussion about dangerous doctrinal positions that are emerging in America. In this episode Todd and Josh discuss the emerging

S2, Ep 29 - Counting the Loss of Covid and Looking Ahead

Jul 27th, 2021 32m 17s

Today's guest is Pastor Chad Benson of LifeGate Church in Burleson, Texas. Today Pastor Chad answers questions about grieving and mourning the uncontrollable challenges that Covid brought to the church. He then tells us how his team is moving a

S2, Ep 28 - The Importance of Coaching

Jul 20th, 2021 20m 58s

Todd takes time today to interview Pastor Brent Butler about the value of having a coach. They discuss the cost, the time, and the personal benefits. [email protected] www.advancement.cc

S2, Ep 27 - Identifying critical conflicts in the church

Jul 13th, 2021 34m 10s

There will always be conflicts in a church. Sometimes they should be ignored and sometimes a pastor must get involved or provide leadership in their resolution. Today Todd asks Tim how to identify them and when to let someone else handle them.

S2, Ep 26 - Engaging in Conflict as a Leader

Jul 6th, 2021 32m 29s

When should a leader in engage in conflict and when should they avoid it? It's easy to get caught up in conflicts that don't accomplish anything. In today's episode Todd asks Tim about what types of conflicts he believes we should take up in th

S2, Ep 25 - The Call, A Leader's Responsibility

Jun 29th, 2021 32m 48s

Christian movements are not producing enough pastors and leaders to replace those that are aging out. Today Tim and Todd discuss the fact that Jesus was engaged in connecting people to his call on their life. Pastors and leaders carry that same

S2, Ep 24 - Bible Trends and how that affects our preaching

Jun 22nd, 2021 31m 16s

Recent Barna research helps us understand the trends surrounding the Bible today. Tim and Todd discuss the results of the study and what impact and application we can take away as pastors and church leaders. [email protected] www.advancement.

S2, Ep 23 - It's Time We Think Multi-model

Jun 15th, 2021 24m 53s

As our population continues to become diverse and people can have more and more options, the church may have to respond. Today Tim and Todd talk about things that churches can do that to not only be multi-site, but also multi-model. www.advance

S2, Ep 22 - Developing a Harvest Perspective

Jun 8th, 2021 28m 53s

Recent research says that churches and Christians are more and more reticent to share their faith and engage in personal evangelism. When this trend is added to the fact that many pastors and church leaders often only are connected to the harve

S2, Ep 21 - 4 Keys in Times of Transitions

Jun 1st, 2021 33m 9s

Transitions are a constant part of life and leadership. Most people seem to struggle with change and entering new seasons. Today Tim and Todd discuss some keys to help understand and lead in the midst of transitions. [email protected] www.adv

S2, Ep 20 - Disconnecting for Vacations and Downtime

May 25th, 2021 33m 51s

With burnout increasing among pastors and leaders we hear a lot about taking time off. Many leaders take time off without ever really disconnecting and being present on their vacation. Today Tim and Todd talk about some ways to disconnect and g

S2, Ep 19 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 2

May 18th, 2021 49m 4s

In this episode we begin the complete our conversations around emerging church models. Jeff Reed wraps up talking with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 2 of this conversation, Jeff walks through how to

S2, Ep 18 - Emerging Church Models - Micro-Church w/Jeff Reed, pt 1

May 11th, 2021 31m 56s

In this episode we begin the final conversation around emerging church models. Jeff Reed returns to speak with Tim and guest host Cullen about micro-churches and micro-campuses. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation Jeff talks about where the m

S2, Ep 17 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 4

May 4th, 2021 28m 55s

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with the final part of our conversation with Verlon Fosner on Dinner Church. In this episode Verlon answers the overarching questions of steps to actually launchi

S2, Ep 16 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 3

Apr 27th, 2021 26m 19s

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 3 of 4, Verlon begins continues talking about the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gatherin

S2, Ep 15 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 2

Apr 20th, 2021 27m 9s

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 2 of 4, Verlon begins to lay out the practical steps to establishing a Jesus Table Gathering. www.advanc

S2, Ep 14 - Emerging Church Models - Dinner Church w/Verlon Fosner, pt 1

Apr 13th, 2021 31m 10s

Today we continue our series on emerging church models with Tim and Todd speaking with Verlon Fosner about the Dinner Church Model. In part 1 of 4, Verlon gives the basic outline and ecclesiology. www.advancement.cc [email protected]

S2, Ep 13 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 3

Apr 6th, 2021 26m 11s

In this episode we continue a series on emerging church models. We finish our conversation about digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd some final thoughts on doing

S2, Ep 12 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 2

Mar 30th, 2021 27m 23s

Today we continue our series on emerging church models and our conversation about digital church models with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd practical strategies and truths about building and leading digital c

S2, Ep 11 - Emerging Church Models - Digital Church w/Jeff Reed, Pt 1

Mar 23rd, 2021 24m 53s

In this episode we begin a series on emerging church models. We begin by looking digital church models such as VR and Facebook with Jeff Read of Stadia Church Planting. Jeff shares with Tim and Todd how the digital church meets the ecclesiology