Podcast | Center for Congregations

Your congregation is important. But we know that leading and serving in congregations is hard work. Join Ben Tapper, Matt Burke and other Center for Congregations consultants as they interview thought leaders and experts to encourage, inspire and help you find the right information and resources to address your congregation's needs. Center for Congregations staff will share what they're learning through our work with congregations. Speakers, authors and congregational practitioners will share their stories and best practices to help your congregation thrive.

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S1 E8: What Went Right in 2020

Our staff highlights bright spots of 2020 with the stories of Indiana congregations

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S1 E7: Exchanging Pews for Strollers

How listening well can help solve problems, with design-thinking strategist Victoria Sun Esparza. For additional resources on the subject, click here.

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S1 E6: Agents of Unity

Healing the divide in our congregations: a conversation with Bishop Tavis Grant II. Find suggested resources here.

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S1 E5: Whosoever

A discussion with Rev. Dr. Alton B. Pollard III of Louisville Presbyterian Seminary about leading in contentious and divided times without abandoning our convictions. See recommended resources here. You can find the full podcast transcript here.

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S1 E4: Kicked Off a Cliff

Grappling with rapid change - a conversation with pastor and leadership expert Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes. Find recommended resources from this episode. See the full podcast transcript here.

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S1 E3: Do we have to hide our pain?

A dialogue between therapy and faith with therapist Hillary McBride. See suggested resources here. Read the podcast transcript here.

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S1 E2: Tapping into experience

Changes in congregations over the years with Center President Tim Shapiro. Discover recommended resources here. Click here for the podcast transcript.

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S1 E1: Where have all the young people gone?

A Conversation with Mike McHargue aka Science Mike. See this episode's suggested resources. You can see the podcast transcript here.