When you’re passionate about what you are doing and something goes wrong, we have the tendency to take on the blame which can quickly lead to feeling discouraged. Kara Kardell from the Diocese of Sioux City, shares with us that in ministry there will surely be trials, but...
Kevin Kapchinski is the man!! Kevin Kapchinski joins the show to share his ministry leadership wisdom. The conversation ranges from wearing multiple hats, the real reason its crucial to empower others in ministry and how to captain a boat. Make sure to catch up on MLA Podcast’s latest content!...
Pagan Christian Disciple Matt and Chris discuss picking their noses for the sake of the podcast! Then they work through the transformation of becoming a Christian and how being a Christian does not mean you are a disciple. Chris notes how many people find themselves back-tracking from Christian to pagan,...
It is fitting to share another great conversation from Chris and Linda Padgett since Chris will be joining us this Sunday on ProjectYM! In this video they discuss how important it is for ministers to make sure their cup is filled as well when they are serving. Linda says,...
Idiots or Idioms Taylor Schroll fills in with Chris for the first filmed podcast. Chris shares about a rugby team’s culture and the idioms they use to define them. Then they transition into idioms people in the Church use to describe the Church’s culture and decide whether they’re good,...
Let’s face it, experiencing a loss is never easy. Luckily some of the most helpful things we can do for others are in this spot are some of the most simple. Watch part 1 of this mini series then come back and listen as Gwen Bartlett further discusses how...
Seal Team Six Matt and Chris admit that they don’t have the complete solution for functioning in the uncharted territory we find ourselves in and that as ministry leaders it is perfectly okay to admit that. Alongside our pastors and parents of the youth we serve, each of us...
Unfortunately, the youth we serve will encounter painful experiences in their lives. We can help by being prepared to offer genuine assistance to them and their family. Gwen Bartlett discusses in part 1 of this series how we can make a difference within our ministry when tragedy occurs.
Ministry in a Fiscal Crisis with Andrew Robison With Churches hurting for money, it is effecting all of the ministry we are able to do and many ministry leaders are losing their jobs or their pay. In this time of stress and uncertainty, development expert Andrew Robison of Petrus...
The 4 Agreements Matt and Chris dive in deep to consider the fruits that come from being uncomfortable and squirmy. The guys discuss the 4 Agreements, which embrace authenticity and bring greater meaning to ministry conversations. For the sake of teaching the truth, sometimes we have to lean into...