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Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
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- 1 weeks ago48 min
How Healthy Churches Turn Vision Into Action
How can church leaders identify what's working, fix what's not, and create lasting impact? In this episode of Talking Church, Logan sits down with River Valley Church's new Executive Pastor, Ben Klock, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing church leaders. Turning great vision into lasting results. With years of experience in church leadership, coaching, and organizational development, Ben shares practical insights on how churches can identify broken systems, uncover the root causes of recurring problems, and build processes that actually work.Together we unpack why churches often move on to the next big initiative instead of evaluating what's already in place, how to create healthy accountability without discouraging your team, and why the smallest details can make the biggest difference in ministry.
- 4 weeks ago1h 17m
The Biggest Mistake Churches Make with Young Adults
In this special crossover episode of Talking Church and YoungAdults.Today, Logan sits down with Josiah and Micah Kennealy to discuss the future of young adult ministry and what it takes to raise up the next generation of church leaders. Together, they explore the difference between gathering crowds and making disciples, the importance of mentorship, and why young adults are searching for community and purpose. They also unpack the growing influence of AI, the power of generosity, and how the Church can remain rooted in biblical truth through a rapidly changing culture. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or young adult, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to invest in the next generation.Want to connect with Josiah and Micah? https://www.youngadults.today/https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today---https://www.instagram.com/josiahkennealy/https://www.instagram.com/micah_kennealy/
- Sep 29, 202654 min
What Pastors Can Learn from a Catholic Archbishop
In this episode, Logan sits down with Archbishop Bernard Hebda for a conversation about faith, leadership, and what Christians can learn from one another across traditions. Archbishop Hebda shares his journey from Harvard and Columbia Law School to the priesthood, his years working at the Vatican, and his perspective on the Holy Spirit, Christian unity, and the growing hunger for faith among young people. It’s an encouraging conversation about following God’s call and keeping Jesus at the center.
- Sep 15, 202648 min
The Leadership Lessons I Wish Every Pastor Knew
In this episode of Talking Church, Pastor Logan sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, to talk about some of the leadership principles that have shaped his life, ministry, and the way he leads people.Chris shares why he focuses on growth instead of goals, how he protects what matters most on his calendar, why great leaders learn to see the potential in people, and the importance of having principles that guide you when pressure comes.They also talk about building strong teams, knowing what to say no to, finding your people, dreaming bigger, and creating space to slow down in the middle of a busy life.Whether you're a pastor, church leader, Dream Team leader, or simply someone who wants to grow in the way you lead, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can put into practice.Want to connect with Chris Hodges?https://www.instagram.com/pastorchrishodgeshttps://www.churchofthehighlands.com/about/leadership
- Sep 1, 202650 min
From Administrative Assistant to Senior Executive Pastor
In this episode of Talking Church, Logan Ketterling sits down with Lisa Seaton, Senior Executive Pastor at City First Church, to talk about what she’s learned from 20 years of serving at the same church. Lisa started as an administrative assistant and, over the years, grew into her role today as Senior Executive Pastor. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned along the way about staying faithful, growing as a leader, building healthy teams, and continuing to say yes to what God puts in front of you.00:00 From Administrative Assistant to Senior Executive Pastor05:30 Growing Into Leadership08:00 How to Last in Ministry12:39 Why Church Growth Takes Time16:26 Learning to Lead From the Second Chair20:26 Turning a Pastor’s Vision Into Action28:26 Building a Healthy Church Staff Culture34:40 Giving Feedback Without Micromanaging37:58 What Makes a Leader Keep Growing?39:57 Burnout, Boundaries & Becoming a Healthy LeaderWant to connect with Lisa? https://www.instagram.com/lisamarieseatonhttps://www.cityfirst.church/speakers/lisa-seaton/
- Aug 18, 202652 min
Secrets to a Healthy Staff Culture
Pastor Rob Ketterling sits down with Logan for a raw look at staff culture — starting with the toxic, siloed churches Pastor Rob worked at early in ministry, and what those experiences taught him about building something better. They cover longevity, the new four-year commitment for staff, the "First Four" mentoring program, and River Valley's seven staff values, from "speak life, bring lift" to "honor in all directions."
- Jul 7, 20261 min
An Update from Talking Church
Hey hey! The wait will be worth it! Talking Church is taking a short summer break before returning on August 18th with brand-new episodes! Thanks for your continued support & we can't wait to be back!
- Jun 23, 20261h 11m
Central Vs Campus: Managing the Multisite Leadership Tension
In this episode, Logan sits down with Caleb Moore and Maddie Bennett to unpack the real tensions between central teams and campus teams in a multisite church. They talk through unity, collaboration, accountability, feedback, and the relational work required to lead well across multiple locations. Whether you serve at central, on a campus, or lead in any multi-location organization, this conversation offers practical wisdom for managing tension without losing trust.Watch to watch Logan's teaching? See it here: https://vimeo.com/1202643403/9e39ae2e31?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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