Better Pastors Podcast

Genius Series 2 – Joy Qualls

Matt talks to Joy about preaching, and making the most of your speaking. Intro Music-Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLASOutro Music-In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 104- Dale Stephens

Zac and Nicky interview Dale Stephens. They talk about church planting, moral failure and offering life in real death. Stuff Dale talked about:ChattahoocheeChi Alpha Native Missionary Chi Alpha Virginia Tech Moral FailureSurviving is Conquering Powerbeats Headsets Henry Nouwen TED Talks Connect with Dale:FB author page InstagramLinkedInChurch page  Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by ... Read More

Genius Series 1 – Kathy Cannon, Leadership

Matt talks to Kathy about Leadership, specifically visioneering. Intro Music-Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLASOutro Music-In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 103 — Trinity Jordan

Matt, Nicky, and Zac talk to Trinity Jordan about the Covid-19 and the legal ramifications for your church. Connect with Trinity: Launch Consulting Fivestone Legal BETA30 [email protected] Twitter Facebook Stuff Trinity talked about: HIPAA Liability Reasonable Human Church & State Intervention Decision Makers Minimize Coronavirus CCLI Force Majeure Intro Music- Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic ... Read More

Episode 102 — Chris Marchand

Zac and Nicky interview Chris Marchand. They talk about Illinois geography, Anglicans, and Christian Schools. For the record, I don’t say that. I’m just quoting Dick Foth in saying that people connect through your weakness. Dick Foth is a wise man! Go get his book! Stuff Chris talked about:Hogwarts SortingA Canticle for LiebowitzCelebrating The 12 Days of Christmas12 Days of ... Read More

Episode 101- Kent Sullivan

Matt and Zac interview Kent Sullivan. They talk about handling times of loss in ministry, being an elected official, and pastoring the community. Sponsor –CEPNet.com Connect With Kent –Facebook.com/rksullySIMNAG.org/about/district-staff Stuff Kent Mentioned –Global UniversityCrucial ConversationsIntro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 100 — Michael Bowles

Zac and Matt interview Michael Bowles. They talk about Kanye, Bieber, Alanis Morrisette, and Rebecca St. James. Hi-Lo Red Cow Teen Challenge PJ Masks Jesus is King Nederland, CO Funko Pop Expensify N.T. Wright                 History and Eschatology                 The New Testament in Its World Garden City The Booch Method Ironic Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro ... Read More

Episode 99 — Kathy Cannon

Matt and Zac interview Kathy Kerfoot Cannon. They talk about church planting, traditions, and being a better Christian.Connect With Kathy – facebook.com/kathymkcannon instagram.com/kathymkcannon twitter.com/kathymkcannon KathyCannon.net Sacred.Church Stuff Kathy Mentioned Paper BibleArt Bible Wide Margin Bible Slack The Art of Pastoring Contemplative Reflections Dee Henderson Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 98 — Bradley Williamson

Nicky and Zac interview Bradely Williamson. They talk about MMA, Congregational Polity, and Ed Stetzer. Stuff they talked aboutLeaders.churchThe End of Membership as we Know ItLost and Found Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 97 — David Godbout

Nicky and Zac interview David Godbout. They talk about Math (Nicky was told there would be no math), Diversity, and Rocky. Stuff they talked aboutMaster’s CommissionDiscipleship EssentialsThe Barbarian Way Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

BACK FROM SUMMER

Matt, Zac, and Nicky talk about what the Better Pastors podcast will look like this season. STUFF:Nicky’s PodcastNCUScott’s PodcastMoen ChairRevelTraeger GrillsMinnesota State FairPassion PlannerKing Jesus GospelPaul and the GiftSo Good they can’t Ignore YouAccidental SaintsEducated

Episode 96 — Joe Girdler

Matt and Zac interview Joe Girdler. They talk about castles, mispronunciation, and big cities University of KentuckyAsbury Theological SeminaryVersaille, KY CastleIstanbulLargest CitiesHagia SophiaApostles and ProphetsJoe’s BooksRight Now MediaDake BibleLogosLife and the Spirit Study BibleI’d Chose You Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 95 — Scott Woller

Matt and Zac interview Scott Woller. They talk about Billy Crystal, Podcasts and Coffee shops. Stuff Scott Talked About-Zoom H6Better Pastors Facebook GroupGritGrit to GreatRidgid Power CleanStanley McChrystal     Team of TeamsCoach the PersonStart With Why Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 94 — Wes Wick

Matt, Zac and Nicky interview Wes Wick. They talk about ministry with those over 50 Southwest Airlines Companion PassDo Hard ThingsHalf TwoYesToServe.com Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 93 — Luke Reid

Zac and Nicky interview Luke Reid. They talk about Australia, Rain in SoCal and Church Planting Stuff Luke MentionedResound ChurchWhat’s AppBase CampMarco PoloThis is MarketingCenter ChurchFrank Lloyd WrightVanuatu Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 92 — Gene Live!

Matt, Zac and Nicky interview Gene Roncone with his 8 Jedi Master Relational Brokering Tools Stuff Gene MentionedGene’s Podcast1) Collaborative Brokering2) Community Brokering3) Redemptive Brokering4) Resource Brokering — Porn Blocking Resource — Better Pastors Resource Facebook Group5) Mentoring Brokering6) Care Brokering — Shane Couch7) Electronic Brokering8) Interest Brokering

Episode 91 — Courtney Good

Zac and Nicky interview Courtney Good. They talk about WaWa, Greece, and Audible Stuff Courtney MentionedWaWaSheetzThe Coddling of the American MindThe Whole Brain ChildUnconditional ParentingLove and LogicNo Drama DisciplineDesign CutsAudibleTrelloSlacku40ZapierIFTTT Intro Music –Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music –In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 90 — Starla Gooch

EvangelAGTSArt of NeighboringJay PathaChurch RefugeesKnownJeremy StephensMoviePassLife at These Speeds

Isolation in Ministry — Week 5

Isolation in Ministry — Week 4

The PastorBasics of Biblical GreekBetter Together

Isolation in Ministry — Week 3

Turtles All the Way DownMaking Room for Life

Isolation in Ministry — Week 2

Suicide and Happy PlacesThe Art of NeighboringThe Shelf Life of HappinessStart with Why

Isolation in Ministry — Week 1

Isolation in Ministry Week 1 Better Pastors Facebook Group How to Win Friends and Influence People When You Come Together

Episode 89 — Marvin Civil

Matt and Zac interview Marvin Civil. They talk about a life of journeys and connecting with young adults. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Marvin – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 88 — Adam Fogleman

Matt and Zac interview Adam Fogleman. They talk about the Urbanization of Africa and the importance of faithfulness in Ministry. The Facebook Live Video Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Adam – 3rdAdam.com Instagram.com/aafogleman Twitter.com/a_fogleman Facebook.com/adam.fogleman Stuff Adam Mentioned – Support Adam Robert Clinton Leader Breakthru Last of the Breed The Barbarian Way Audible Kelly Delp Podcast Intro Music – Rockin’ ... Read More

Episode 87 — Mike Santiago

Matt and Zac interview Mike Santiago. They talk about hurricanes, merging churches, and other random things.. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Mike – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Mike Mentioned – CMN<10 Convoy of Hope Raleigh, NC Focus Church Brenton Fessler Wilma (882) – most intense Atlantic Basin Hurricane Better Together Together is Better Slack Community Magical Art of Tidying Up Eric Hoke ... Read More

Episode 86 — Twyla Kuntz

Matt and Zac interview Twyla Kuntz. They talk about North Dakota, moving a community through a loss, and Mark Batterson. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Twyla – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Twyla Mentioned – Trinity Bible College Man and Woman: One in Christ My Screen Downtime Habitudes Mark Batterson Wild Goose Chase In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day ... Read More

Episode 85 — Jay Pathak

Matt and Zac interview Jay Pathak. They talk about Vineyard being a church and not a band, planting churches in communities, and neighboring. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Jay – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Jay Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard The Art of Neighboring Google.com LMGTFY The Power of Full Engagement Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – ... Read More

Episode 84 — Shane Couch

Matt and Zac interview Shane Couch. They talk about Fear Factor and dealing with Sexual Addiction. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Shane – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ MissionariesToMinisters.com Stuff Shane Mentioned – SexHelp.com Steps to Getting Healthy: Professional Counseling Getting Into a Group Finding a Sponsor Working the 12 Steps Making Daily Phone Calls to Safe People Worthy of Her Trust Fathered by ... Read More

Episode 83 — Abby Sterling

Matt and Zac interview Abby Sterling. They talk about Great America, Monterbay Christian Center, and Good Sabbatical Practices. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Abby – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Abby Mentioned – New Hope Santa Cruz Gene Roncone MonterBay Christian Center Sterling Property Management Great America “Incidents” [email protected] Pinterest Emotionally Healthy Spirituality San Diego Comic Con Duncan Hines Microwave Cakes Intro Music ... Read More

Episode 82 — Hannah Siegmund

Matt and Zac interview Hannah Siegmund. They talk about alligators, being accepting of others, and crocheting and knitting. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/Groups Connect With Hannah – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Hannah Mentioned – Loome Theological Booksellers Relevant Church Jeremy Stephens Tampa 2 Hannah Preaching South Carolina Alligator Attack Asbury Theological Seminary Open.Church GrowLeader.com Oscar Wilde We Make the Road by Walking The ... Read More

Episode 81 — Becca Knudsen

Matt and Zac interview Becca Knudsen. They talk about growing up in a cult, women in ministry, and NOT crossfit. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Becca – Facebook.com/groups/BetterPastors/ Stuff Becca Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard Young Life Man and Woman One in Christ The Book of Common Prayer iOS The Book of Common Prayer Android Dan Morrison God’s Voice Within ... Read More

Episode 80 — Amy Druck

Matt and Zac interview Amy Druck. They talk about Mission Trips, Justice and Mission, and Crossfit. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/groups Connect With Amy – Better Pastors Facebook Group [email protected] Stuff Amy Mentioned – Mile High Vineyard Sunday Planning Meeting Better Pastors Mastermind Group Getting Things Done Kites Cats in the Cradle A Resilient Life Invitation to a Journey 16 Personalities ... Read More

Episode 79– Donna Barrett

Matt and Zac interview Donna Barrett. They talk about the job of General Secretary, women in ministry, and the joy of washers and dryers. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Donna – Facebook Twitter [email protected] Stuff Donna Mentioned – Doug Clay Jim Bradford Central Assembly Prepare-Enrich Financial Peace University One Thousand Gifts Necessary Endings Grief Recovery Handbook Sanibel Island Nathan Kollar ... Read More

Episode 78 — Scott Hagan

Matt and Zac interview Scott Hagan. They talk about leadership, church functions and the idea that, “It’s not what you’ve achieved, it’s what you’ve set in motion.” Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Scott – ScottHagan.org The Language of Influence and Personal Power Stuff Scott Mentioned – Gene Roncone NCU Half Two Grand Rapids First Convoy of Hope Flourishing Churches and ... Read More

Episode 77 — Karen Hagan

Matt and Zac interview Karen Hagan. They talk about marriage in ministry, Minneapolis, and North Central University. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Better Pastors Marriage Mastermind Connect With Karen – [email protected] Pastor Karen Hagan Facebook Instagram Stuff Karen Mentioned – North Central University Mall of America Stone Arch Bridge Graham Cooke John Maxwell Bethel The Shack Hosting the Presence Adamant Off the ... Read More

Episode 76 — Bethlehem Backes

Matt and Zac interview Bethlehem Backes. They talk about church planting, a cross country ministry journey, and cohorts. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Beth – [email protected] Stuff Beth Mentioned – CMN Launch Zoom Celtic Way of Evangelism Embolden Mark Batterson Sebastian Joe’s Eldora Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 75 — Cynthia Dobbs

Matt and Zac interview Cynthia Dobbs. They talk about how bad Oklahoma is. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Cynthia – CynthiaDobbs.com Facebook.com/cynthiagandhidobbs Stuff Cynthia Mentioned – OSU Chi Alpha Will Klier Ministry of Help David Lermy Doug Clay Zac Wilkinson Jesus Hearted Woman Sopapilla Cheesecake BetterPastors.com/feedback Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic ... Read More

Episode 74 — Jody Gurley

Matt and Zac interview Jody Gurley. They talk about church revitalization, difficult times in ministry, and difficult times in family. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/feedback Connect With Jody – Better Pastors Facebook Group Stuff Jody Mentioned – Roll Tide Texas 6A Schools Alabama 7A Schools Mississippi Burning Planning Center Tithe.ly Jim Elliott The Traveler’s Gift Czech Stop Pierogies are Polish Intro ... Read More

Episode 73 — Maria Garriot

Zac and Lisa interview Maria Garriot. They talk about expectations on Ministers Spouses and the stress that can come in planting a church. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Maria – Parakaleo Ministries A Thousand Resurrections Stuff Maria Mentioned – A Thousand Resurrections (Book) Beyond Duct Tape A Praying Life Grant Hamilton Obligatory Tim Keller Center Church Intro Music – Rockin’ ... Read More

Episode 72 — Gene Roncone

Matt and Zac interview Gene Roncone. They talk about being the church in new areas, struggling through the great recession, and Zac’s aversion to poop. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Gene – Better Pastors FB Group [email protected] Stuff Gene Mentioned – Highpoint Podfather Shure SM7B Heil PR40 AKG P220 Apogee All I Did Was Ask Leadership Challenge Leadership Sri Lanka ... Read More

Episode 71 — John Alarid

Matt and Zac interview John Alarid. They talk about John’s journey from prison to ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With John – Facebook Stuff John Mentioned – City Reach Springfield My Prison Became a Palace Logos Spirit Empowered Church Acts 2 Model Matthew 1 Corinthians Luke Bruce: Galatians Romans Interpreting the Parables Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 70 — Preston Ulmer

Matt and Zac interview Preston Ulmer. They talk about leaving the faith, doubting, and church planting. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Preston – Doubters Club Discover Church in the Highlands Stuff Preston Mentioned – Portmanteau Breaking Bad Breaking Bad Tour UIP Coaching Cluster Butler, AL Engel Scale Benefit of the Doubt The Great Divorce Hamilton Zoom Better Pastors Podcast Feedback ... Read More

Episode 69 — Joy Qualls 2.0

Matt and Zac interview Joy Qualls. They talk about her new book God Forgive Us for Being Women, which should be read by women and not a women. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Joy – Facebook.com/JoyQuallsPhD/ Stuff Joy Mentioned – Joy’s Book Joy’s Book Review Joy’s First Podcast Austin Channing Brown – Faith Angle Podcast Craig Keener Cheryl Bridges Johns ... Read More

Episode 68 — Aaron Alexander

Matt and Zac interview Aaron Alexander. They talk about the being a constant learner, being patient in ministry, and growing in observations about race relations. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Aaron – Facebook Stuff Aaron Mentioned – Frisco RoughRiders Hope Fellowship When You Come Together SAGU Love Thy Neighbor The Naked Anabaptist Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 67 — Rod Collver

Matt and Zac interview Rod Collver. They talk about hard times in Ministry, falling in a bomber in WWII and Denver. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Rod – Facebook.com/rcollver Stuff Rod Mentioned – Open.church Circle Maker The Blessed Life Pickleball Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

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Episode 66 — Anh Johnson

Matt and Zac interview Anh Johnson. They talk about Sandlot, Difficult People in Ministry, and Vietnamese Food. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Anh – Facebook Stuff Anh Mentioned – Like a Girl Lynden, WA Hillcrest Faithlife (Logos) Accordance Sam Vulnerable Pastor FEEDBACK Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 65 — Rob Bennett

Matt and Zac interview Rob Bennett. They talk about interim ministry, diapers, and life zones. Connect With Rob – Facebook Stuff Rob Mentioned People’s Church Northwest University Jeff Kirkland Making Room for Life YouVersion Bible App Mile IQ Hamilton – Book Hamilton – Play Recalibrate Your Church Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic ... Read More

Zac’s Hacks — Transportation

Zac gives us some tips on getting around. Google Maps Eric Hoke