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- 2 weeks ago52 min
310. Why Do Guests Find Church Visits Intimidating? With Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper
What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of The Wandering Worshipper, shares his journey of exploring worship spaces, the surprising power of radical hospitality, and how authentic community can transform even the most unexpected visitor. THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Richard Riccardi describes walking into 33 places of worship and discovering that churches are gardeners of fruitful communities.Churches serve as places where everyone can bel...
- 2 weeks ago47 min
284. How to Talk to Your Inner Critic, with Audrey Davidheiser, author of Grieving Wholeheartedly
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understand what’s happening beneath the surface, the better we can lead ourselves—and our people—more thoughtfully and more effectively. In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Audrey Davidheiser, a licensed psychologist and the author of Grieving Wholeheartedly. Audrey helps us understand something called Internal Family Systems—IFS—a powerful way of thinking abo...
- 4 weeks ago49 min
309. How to Build Trust with Today’s Youth, with Josh Packard, author of Faithful futures
Effective youth ministry isn’t about changing more programs—it’s about deep listening and real relationships. Josh Packard, sociologist and researcher, explores how sacred listening transforms faith formation, the unique needs of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why scaling relational ministry requires curiosity and humility. THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Markus Watson asks Josh Packard to share the origins and findings of his research on relational ministry.Josh Packard explains that listenin...
- Apr 7, 202644 min
308. The Life-Giving Power of Ministry Cohorts, with Kurt Fredrickson
Pastoral ministry is both a sacred joy and a heavy burden. Kurt Fredrickson, Associate Dean for Professional Doctoral Programs at Fuller Seminary, discusses the struggles pastors face, how church leadership is shifting in a changing culture, and why creating life-giving congregational environments matters more than ever. THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Markus Watson introduces the episode by referencing the book That Their Work Will Be a Joy and asks why it needed to exist.Kurt Fredricks...
- Mar 24, 202640 min
307. When the Church Gets Too Cozy with Political Power, with Tim Alberta
Tim Alberta, journalist, author, and frequent cable news commentator, explores the complex relationship between political power and American evangelicalism. In this timely conversation, we discuss what happens when the church gets too cozy with empire, how pastors can navigate politically divided congregations, and what Jesus actually has to say about power. Essential listening for anyone trying to lead faithfully in polarized times. Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Clic...
- Mar 10, 202635 min
306. Ancient Rhythms for Modern Leaders, with Mark Scandrette
Mark Scandrette explores Jesus' most countercultural teaching, the Beatitudes, and what it means for how we lead. This conversation digs into the upside-down kingdom values of mourning, meekness, mercy, and peacemaking, and asks what spiritual leadership looks like when it's rooted in these ancient rhythms. Mark and I became friends after this interview when we walked the Camino de Santiago together in 2022. Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Click HERE to get my FREE onli...
- Feb 24, 202639 min
305. What Grace Looks Like After Everything Falls Apart, with Jay Bakker
Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, shares his journey from growing up in the spotlight to watching his father go to prison - and how those experiences shaped his understanding of grace. In this conversation, Jay talks about judgment, unconditional love, and what it means to extend grace even to enemies. A deeply personal and challenging conversation about what grace actually looks like in practice. Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Click HERE to ...
- Feb 10, 202643 min
304. Centering the Church on Jesus, with Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch
The most-downloaded episode in the history of this podcast. Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, two of the most influential voices in missional church thinking, discuss what it means to recalibrate everything around Jesus in a post-Christendom world. A powerful conversation about reimagining church, mission, and what it means to follow Jesus in contemporary culture. Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.
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About Spiritual Life and Leadership
Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.
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