A team will not be healthy if there is not consistent, open and honest communication. The difficult conversations are what help a team grow and improve. Kevin sits down with Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., to discuss how

Speak the Unspoken Rules (Ch. 37)

Jul 8th, 2020 11m 42s

Everywhere you go, there seem to be unspoken rules that people abide by. When it comes to leading a team, clearly communicating how you expect the team to operate helps to mitigate the chances for dysfunction. Pastor James Merritt and Kevin tal

Corporate or Christlike Culture? (Ch. 36)

Jul 1st, 2020 9m 27s

If a church isn’t careful, its culture will become more corporate than Christlike. Leaders will zero in on success instead of spiritual depth. Kevin and special guest Tim Dowdy discuss how to keep Christ at the center of your church’s culture.

Team Doesn’t Have An I, But It Does Have A You (Ch. 35)

Jun 24th, 2020 7m 40s

A healthy church starts with a healthy culture among its leadership team. That health, however, must be cultivated. Kevin and Jeremy Morton, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, Ga., speak about the keys to developing a healthy team culture.

The Gift of Loitering (Ch. 34)

Jun 17th, 2020 8m 9s

We tend to jump from one ministry opportunity to the next, but the Holy Spirit often wants to use the time after significant moments in our lives to imbibe His lessons into us. Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy about taking time to linger and savor t

The Blessing of Voice and the Voice of Blessing (Ch. 33)

Jun 10th, 2020 9m 59s

As a leader, your words have power. Using your voice to encourage and inspire can lead to positive change in your staff, your congregation and your community. Kevin and pastor James Merritt discuss the importance of using words to empower other

Shock Absorbers for the Soul (Ch. 32)

Jun 3rd, 2020 10m

As pastors we spend much of our lives getting things done. But the Bible calls on us to be gentle in how we accomplish our tasks, relate to others and conduct ministry. Where is the balance and can both be accomplished at the same time?

Paying Attention (Ch. 31)

May 27th, 2020 8m 9s

Half of the battle of ministry is truly paying attention to those you are ministering to. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Tim Dowdy to discuss how to focus on people in order to meet their needs and serve them well.

Practicing the Presence of People (Ch. 30)

May 20th, 2020 8m 4s

The work of ministry is ultimately dedicated to serving people. For a pastor, his people should hold a special place in his heart. On this episode, Kevin speaks with Hershael York about loving and serving church members well.

A Lesson from Alcoholics Anonymous (Ch. 29)

May 13th, 2020 7m 4s

One key step in Alcoholics Anonymous is making an honest self-evaluation. Kevin sits down with guest, Troy Nesbitt, to discuss the importance of cutting through the busy-ness of life to make time for self-examination.

Stay in Touch with Your Dark Side (Ch. 28)

May 6th, 2020 8m 12s

Pastors are not super-spiritual creatures, untouched by sinful thoughts and temptation. Kevin and special guest Hershael York discuss the need for pastors to remember their own brokenness as they lead in ministry.

Stay in Touch with Your Dark Side (Ch. 28)

May 6th, 2020 8m 12s

Humility and Hubris (Ch. 27)

Apr 29th, 2020 7m 8s

Jesus’s life was practically defined by His humility, but humility isn’t often addressed in churches today. Kevin speaks with guest Hershael York about the need for Christian leaders to focus on humility.

Bonus Episode: Lance Witt talks about Replenish

Apr 22nd, 2020 10m 58s

In this episode, Kevin visits with Lance Witt, author of the book Replenish. Lance discusses his personal struggles with some of the topics covered in the book and what brought him to write about those struggles.

The Most Embarrassing Gap in my Leadership (Ch. 26)

Apr 15th, 2020 7m 32s

Leaders often succeed because they are great at getting things done. They cast vision, plan, and accomplish goals. Kevin and guest, Troy Nesbitt, discuss the importance and place of prayer in ministry.

Noise Cancelling Headphones for the Soul (Ch. 25)

Apr 8th, 2020 7m 29s

Time alone with God, spent in solitude, is vital to the spiritual health of a Christian. Pastors cannot expect to lead their churches without also spending quiet, intimate time with God. Chuck Herring joins Kevin on this week’s episode to discu

Say Yes Before Saying No (Ch. 24)

Apr 1st, 2020 8m 43s

Oftentimes, our constant need to say yes to every person grows out of a sense of insecurity. We want others to like us or think us able to do everything. Kevin speaks with Ted Traylor about the need to say, ‘Yes,’ to God so that we can then set

The Art of Doing Nothing (Ch. 23)

Mar 25th, 2020 7m 18s

Every believer desperately needs a weekly time of rest. God set aside a Sabbath and called it holy. Pastors need time to rest, recharge and focus on God. Kevin and Vance Pitman discuss the value of rest in this week’s episode.

Special episode: Pastoring in crisis

Mar 18th, 2020 2m 43s

As you navigate your congregation through this time of uncertainty, the North American Mission Board is here to encourage and pray for you.

Does Your Soul Have a Backbone? (Ch. 22)

Mar 11th, 2020 6m 37s

Pastors need to have the spiritual courage to stand strong during times of testing. Kevin speaks with Jimmy Scroggins about the need for boldly proclaim and live for the truth when those challenges arise.

Death to Dancing Bears (Ch. 21)

Mar 4th, 2020 5m 40s

Being on stage week in and week out can lead a pastor to feel like nothing more than an entertainer. Kevin speaks with guest Troy Nesbitt about the need for pastors to remember the need to minister to and disciple their people.

Identity Theft (Ch. 20)

Feb 26th, 2020 11m 31s

Our identity is one of the most important things about us. If we’re not careful, we will give others too much power in shaping how we view ourselves. Kevin sits down with Jim Henry to talk about the need to remember our primary identity as chil

70 Percent of Pastors Don’t Have One (Ch. 19)

Feb 19th, 2020 7m 37s

There’s something about being in ministry that seems to make pastors wary of developing close friendships. Yet, those friendships are key to our emotional and spiritual health. Kevin and his guest, Lance Witt, discuss the value of close friends

iPhones and Your Soul (Ch. 18)

Feb 12th, 2020 6m 45s

It is easy to feel like a servant to our smartphone notifications. Respond to email. Post a tweet. Return voicemail. On this episode, Kevin sits down with his guest, Lance Witt, to discuss the importance of giving technology a rest.

Feel the Rhythm (Ch. 17)

Feb 5th, 2020 9m 9s

Episode 17: Feel the Rhythm. Without a healthy rhythm to their lives, pastors will rapidly drift toward burnout. Kevin speaks with his guest, Jim Henry, about establishing a healthy rhythm to life and ministry that allows our souls to stay refr