As a part of our commitment to creating a national support system for pastors, ministries, and congregations. Our cohort and immersion programs pioneer this promise to improve community engagement, but our Christian podcast is a great supplemental tool to use.
We cover topics such as preaching, racial justice, community, and the cultural attitude towards congregation. With this resource, you’ll feel more immersed and supported during your journey of building up your own community. Take a look below to hear some of our most recent ministry podcast publications. If you’re looking for more resources, check out our Blog and Webinar pages.
Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Elizabeth Lynn (Shifting Ground, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving) about the wisdom of civic reflection, asking better questions vs. dispensing information, the critical importance of good facilitation in our pluralistic society, and her co-authored blog with Mark Ramsey….
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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Dr. Matthew Bates (Quincy University) about the prevalence of tepid versions of the “good news”, what it means to call Jesus “King”, and his latest book.
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In the first of a three part conversation, Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Bianca Howard (Orange), Brittany Porch (Broad Street Presbyterian, Columbus), and Kyle Bender (Center for Relational Care, Austin) about the changes in youth ministry, the enduring importance of relationships finding a…
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In part one of this round table conversation, the Ministry Collaborative program staff (Jennifer Watley Maxell, Mark Ramsey, Adam Mixon, Adam Borneman, and Beth Daniel) talk about what Easter really means, the difference between resurrection and resuscitation, and importance of how we live in the…
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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Mina Nau-Mahe (Good Shepherd UMC, Colorado Springs) about growing up Tongan in Salt Lake City, her transformative experience in a Ministry Collaborative cohort, and the power of seeing God turn people’s lives around.
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Facilitator Curator Beth Daniel talks with the Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton (House United) about the rarity of agape love in our culture, the challenge of holding space for others, and the urgent need for courageous conversations. Additional Links: Allen’s Book Braver Angels
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Program Curator Jennifer Watley Maxell talks with the Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy-Chism (Thoughtful Transitions) about her work as a loss navigation specialist, and the importance of knowing we are not alone in our grief, and understanding how loss is a much bigger topic than we…
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In part one of this round table conversation, the Ministry Collaborative program staff (Beth Daniel, Mark Ramsey, Adam Mixon, Adam Borneman, and Jennifer Watley Maxell) talk about viewing the church as an airport rather than a destination, the difference between form and function, and the…
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Adam Borneman speaks with Kimberly Daniel (Forum for Theological Exploration, Do Good X) about Christian innovation, getting curious, making meaning, and her co-authored book with Stephen Lewis. Dwight Zscheile podcast conversation Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon article
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Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Adam Young (Chapel of the Incarnation, Gainseville, FL) about the prevalence of anxiety, the need for hybrid platforms, and the enduring importance of mystery.
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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Dr. Adam Hilderbrandt (First Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA) about connecting with local schools, focusing on being Jesus in the community, and how First Lawrenceville aspires to put Lawrenceville First.
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Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Matt Adair (Transformational Discipleship, Friendship Bible Church) about the possibility of the deeper center, how people really change, and his hope to see churches filled with people who love like Jesus.
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Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the Rev. Charles Johnson (Pastors for Texas Children, Bread Fellowship) about his cohort experiences with the Ministry Collaborative, how it can be difficult to build community, the importance of public education as a public trust, and how Genesis reminds…
Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Terrence Smith (Bolst Real Estate) about the evolution of his call, his hope for more pastors in the pasture, and a startling number of acoustic guitars.
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Program Director Adam Borneman follows up his earlier conversation with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) about the complicated and important nature of speaking about sin, his latest book, and the wisdom of Nick Cave.