Better Pastors Podcast

Episode 64 — Bret Nettles

Matt and Zac interview Bret Nettles. They talk about fried bugs, transitioning, and Mississippi. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Bret – Facebook Stuff Bret Mentioned – River of Life Church Kelly Delp 2.0 Culture Code Igniter Media Open.Church Tale of Three Kings From Good to Great Fortnite Matt Laginess PUBG Beijing China Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS ... Read More

Episode 63 — Jared Furnish

Episode 62 — Sean Jackson

Matt and Zac interview Sean Jackson. They talk about the great Recession and being a Number 2. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Sean – Instagram Facebook Stuff Sean Mentioned – A Chicken in Every Pot Brenton Fessler Refuge OC Simon Trautmann Richard Hammar Vanguard Notability Over Word Swag Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** K2 Kelly Delp 2.0 Intro ... Read More

Episode 61 — Erik Germesin

Matt and Zac interview Erik Germesin. They talk about merging churches, communion, and being liturgicostal. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Erik – Facebook.com/ErikGermesin Stuff Erik Mentioned – The Office Katy Perry N.T. Wright Alister McGrath Justo Gonzalez Bruce Shelly- Church History in Plain Language Paul Johnson Reformation Thought Theology of the Reformers Lynn Cohick Desiring the Kingdom Erin Bird Open.church ... Read More

Episode 60 — Angel Flores

Matt and Zac interview Angel Flores. They talk about planting a church, killing a spider, and UFC fighting. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Urban Islands Experience Connect With Angel – Facebook Mosaic Church Stuff Angel Mentioned – Christian Church Long Obedience in the Same Direction Goodreads Eugene Peterson Planning Center Online Nabhira Mascarro Kill the Spider War of Art Intro Music – ... Read More

Zac’s Hacks — One Second Everyday

Zac talks to Loren Zamora about the app One Second Everyday. Loren’s Video

Episode 59 — Erin Bird

Matt and Zac interview Erin Bird. They talk about Church Planting, difficulty leaving, and embarrassing moments in Ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Urban Islands Experience Connect With Erin – Riverwood Church Better Pastors Facebook Group Stuff Erin Mentioned – John Brown University Mattress Mack Astro’s Giveaway Bible.org Logos Accordance Blue Letter Bible Visioneering Gospel Fluency Black Panther Intro Music – Rockin’ ... Read More

Episode 58 — Nathan Kollar

Matt and Zac interview Nathan Kollar. They talk about Church Planting, Punk Music, and . Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Nathan – Facebook Risen Church Nashville Stuff Nathan Mentioned – Big Toe for Thumb Urban Islands Project Steve Pike Danny Parmelee Kurtis Parks Sticky Teams Arrested Development Lectio Divina Pop Punk Five Iron Frenzy Enneagram Richard Rohr Enneagram How I ... Read More

Episode 57 — Nicky Stade

Matt and Zac interview Nicky Stade. They talk about longevity in one place of ministry, organizational skills, and the Carlton. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Nicky – Facebook.com/nicky.stade Stuff Nicky Mentioned – Emily Houser Joel Johnston Priscilla Coffey Jene Wilson Black Panther Inside Out Fences A Thousand Splendid Suns Amazon Fresh Walmart Delivery Target Delivery Audible Stiff K2 She Organizes ... Read More

Episode 56 — Andy Smith

Matt and Zac interview Andy Smith. They talk about unaccredited high schools, crazy taxi driver, and listening to the Better Pastors Podcast. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Andy – SmithMissions.net [email protected] Facebook Better Pastors Group Stuff Andy Mentioned – Boaty McBoatface Tegucigalpa Airport Landing Child Hope Minnesota Snow Storm Speed the Light Overcast -Zac’s Hack Why Revival Tarries Chronicles of ... Read More

Episode 55 — Nabhira Mascarro

Matt and Zac interview Nabhira Mascarro. They talk about the Gaelic language, the Air National Guard, and Ethnomusicology. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Nabhira – Facebookc Stuff Nabhira Mentioned – Scottish Games Stephen Lawhead CBC Teen Challenge Breaking the Shackles AGTS Fuller Seminary Ethnomusicology Air National Guard Wycliffe Planning Center Online Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality for Leaders King ... Read More

Episode 54 — Leonidas Nathan Batres Montoya

Zac and Karolin interview Nathan Batres. They talk about difficult times in ministry, trying to decide what to do, and different ways to minister. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Nathan – Facebook Stuff Nathan Mentioned – Rêver Group Me Slack The Last Arrow Center Church Review Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic ... Read More

Delta Group Retreat

Matt and Zac interview the Better Pastors Delta Group while on retreat. They tell us why they joined a group, and hopefully tell you why you should consider it as well. BetterPastors.com/groups

Episode 53 — Kelly Delp 2.0

Matt and Zac interview Kelly Delp. They talk about copastoring, difficult times in ministry, and the idea of milking a cow. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Kelly – KellyDelp.com Instagram.com/KellyDelp Facebook.com/KellyDelp Stuff Kelly Mentioned- David Delp Kelly Delp 1.0 Plague Book Radical Candor Barbara Brown Taylor Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, ... Read More

Episode 52 — Doug Clay

Matt and Zac interview AG General Superintendent Doug Clay. They talk about growing up in the church, loving people, and leading well. Sponsor – CEPNet.com BetterPastors.com/Groups Connect With Doug – Twitter Facebook [email protected] Stuff Doug Mentioned – Do Big Things Center Church Over 40 iOS App Over 40 Android App The Art of Inspiration Penultimate Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, ... Read More

Episode 51 — Andy VanDerLinden

Matt and Zac interview Andy VanDerLinden. They talk about the being a constant learner, being patient in ministry, and growing in observations about race relations. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Andy – OrganizedKidMin.com [email protected] Stuff Andy Mentioned – Better Pastors Mastermind Group Todoist Omnifocus Getting Things Done Deep Work Ready Player One A Thousand Splendid Suns What Happened Play Bigger ... Read More

Episode 50 — Korista Lewis

Karolin and Zac interview Korista Lewis. They talk about the being single in ministry, being married in ministry, being a woman in ministry, and having healthy boundaries in all these things. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Korista – Facebook Instagram Stuff Korista Mentioned – Ryan Beaty SAGU Didgeridoo Daring Greatly Building a Discipling Culture The Learning Circle Video The Furious ... Read More

Episode 49 — Kurtis Parks

Matt and Zac interview Kurtis Parks. They talk about be a Worship Pastor, Church Planting, and lots of books. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Kurtis – BridgesNashville.com Facebook Instagram [email protected] Stuff Kurtis Mentioned – NCC You Alone Majestic on You Tube Planting Missional Churches Purpose Driven Church Simple Church Urban Islands Project Better Pastors Facebook Group Multiply Right Now Media ... Read More

Episode 48 — Danny Parmelee

Matt and Zac interview Danny Parmelee. They talk about Hockey, Church Planting, and being better together. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Danny – Facebook Instagram Twitter Stuff Danny Mentioned – Converge MidAmerica Urban Islands Project NHL Standings Bethel University Dr. Boom Spencer’s DMin Dissertation Upwork The Advantage The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Death By Meeting Unfiltered Intro Music – ... Read More

Episode 47 — Isaac Olivarez

Matt and Zac interview Isaac Olivarez. They talk about urban missions, .Isaac’s Journalism, and Running Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Isaac – LoveDenver.org Facebook [email protected] Stuff Isaac Mentioned – Coors Field Urban Outreach Denver Evangel University Pentecostal Evangel Isaac’s Article Better Pastors Facebook Group The Forgotten Waysc Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your ... Read More

Episode 46 — Big Rich

Matt and Zac interview Big Rich. They talk about the being marriage and what ministering to marriages looks like. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Big Rich – GrowingInMarriage.com Instagram Stuff Big Rich Mentioned – The Meaning of Marriage Tim Keller Eric Hoke Sexy Marriage Radio Naked Marriage Joy Qualls 1Password Last Pass Spaceballs The Day the Revolution Began John Grisham ... Read More

Episode 45 — Jeremy Stephens

Matt and Zac interview Jeremy Stephens. They talk about the being a microchurches, what they look like and how they work. And Florida. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Jeremy – Twitter [email protected] Stuff Jeremy Mentioned – University of Southern Florida Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Enneagram Myers-Briggs Type Indicator DiSC Profile Which Powerpuff Girl Are You? Rigid Circular Saw Surprised by Hope ... Read More

Episode 44 — Rick Wadholm Jr.

Matt and Zac interview Dr. Rick Wadholm Jr. They talk about ministering in a different context, kids, and the Doxology. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Rick – [email protected] RickWadholmJr.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Stuff Rick Mentioned – Trinity Bible College Teen Challenge Carl Johnson Priscilla Coffey Sam Scalf Google Calendar Discipleship Audible How to Read the Bible for all Its Worth ... Read More

Episode 43 — Wade Bearden

Matt and Zac interview Wade Bearden. They talk about saving time and enjoying the arts. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Wade – wadebearden.com twitter.com/wadehance Stuff Wade Mentioned – Sermonary Ministry Pass Google Docs Scrivener Evernote Christ and Pop Culture Christianity Today Relevant Seeing and Believing Podcast Avatar the Last Airbender Raiders of the Lost Ark The Empire Strikes Back The ... Read More

Episode 42 — Spencer Click

Matt and Zac interview Dr. Spencer Boom. They talk about laugh tracks, living in the mystery, and Xbox Ones. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Spencer – Facebook Twitter TheDrBoom.com Stuff Spencer Mentioned – Adam Fogleman Karolin Marakool A Thousand Splended Suns Fences Moana Trolls Midtown Global Market James North The Critical Journey Marco Polo Better Pastors FB Group Center Church ... Read More

Episode 41b — Matt McAfee

Matt interviews Matt McAfee, again. They talk about work life balance? Matt’s Original Episode Connect with Matt – Facebook Twitter Instagram Stuff Matt mentioned – When Work and Family Collide Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 41 — Matt McAfee

Matt interviews Matt McAfee. They talk about effective ministering in a place you grew up and the question of awareness.. Stuff Matt Mentioned – Podcast Episode Evernote Duet Open.Church Canva Sermonary Communicating for a Change KoKo the Gorilla The God I Never Knew Crazy Love How to be Pentecostal without Speaking in Tongues The Tale of Three Kings Prototype 6 ... Read More

XMas Spectacular

Zac, Ryan, and Sam talk about presents, advent, and Christmas songs Ryan’s Podcast Sam’s Podcast Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS  

Episode 40 — Seth Williamson

Matt and Zac interview Seth Williamson. They talk about Master’s Commission and difficult times in ministry and how to get through them. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Seth – Facebook MyEvangel.com Stuff Seth Mentioned – Dare You to Move Podcast Listening Hacks Audible.com Let My People Think Just Thinking A Tale of Three Kings Mark Batterson Whisper Circle Maker Chase ... Read More

Episode 39 — Dalton Avery

Matt and Zac interview Dalton Avery. They talk about campus churches, poop, and Dalton leaves. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Dalton – Facebook.com/groups/betterpastors Stuff Dalton Mentioned – Google Drive Non-Profit Software Pricing In the Name of Jesus David Delp Kelly Delp Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Zac’s Hacks — Upgrade Tips

Zac and James talk about UPGRADES!!! Connect With James – facebook.com/jrnorth twitter.com/jrrnorth James@pasadenachristiancenter Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 38 — Art Thomas

Matt and Zac interview Art Thomas. They talk about Biblical Healing and Healing Ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Art – artthomas.org supernaturaltruth.com Stuff Art Mentioned – Craig Keener Edit Better The Heavenly Man Paid in Full Voice of God Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 37 — Lisa Russi and Joy Krajicek

Matt and Zac and Karolin Marakool interview Lisa Russi and Joy Krajicek. They talk ministry to the trafficked in southern France and the finer literary points of To Kill a Mockingbird. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Lisa – [email protected] Facebook.com/lisa.rues.54 Connect With Joy – [email protected] Facebook.com/joy.krajicek Stuff Lisa and Joy Mentioned – Canva Emotionally Healthy Leadership Podcast The Kite Runner ... Read More

Episode 36 — Caleb Clements

Matt and Zac interview Caleb Clements. They talk about resiliency in Ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Caleb- iTunes Spotify Twitter.com/calebclements Instagram.com/calebclements [email protected] Blog Stuff Caleb Mentioned – Quiet Introverts in the Church Ordering Your Private World WorshipCentral.org Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire The Book of Mercy Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic ... Read More

Episode 35 — Will Klier

Matt and Zac interview Will Klier. They talk about college ministry, difficult times, and good things happening in college ministries. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Will – DCFDavis.org Will’s Missions Account Stuff Will Mentioned – UC Davis Slack God is Good Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 34 — 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/rksully SIMNAG.org/about/district-staff Stuff Kent Mentioned – Global University Crucial Conversations Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Zac’s Hacks — Traveling for Cheaper

Zac and James talk about Travel Deals Connect With James – facebook.com/jrnorth twitter.com/jrrnorth James@pasadenachristiancenter Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 33 — Michael Lane

Matt and Zac interview Michael Lane. They talk about the being a constant learner, being patient in ministry, and growing in observations about race relations. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Michael – Facebook.com/michael.lane.75248 Stuff Michael Mentioned – PBS SpaceTime Joy’s Podcast Priscilla’s Podcast Emily’s Podcast Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast 5LQ Andre’s Podcast Dan’s Podcast Assemblies of God Ministers Under 40 ... Read More

Better Pastors Peer Networking Groups Opening

Matt and Zac interview Brenton Fessler and Loren Zamora. They talk about Better Pastors Peer Networking Groups.  Connect With a Group – BetterPastors.com/Groups Listen to Loren and Brenton Brenton Loren Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 32 — Andre Anderson

Matt and Zac interview Andre Anderson. They talk about the Anderson List and difficult times in ministry. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Andre – AndreAnderson.com TheAndersonList.com TheAndersonSystem.com Instagram.com/theandreanderson Instagram.com/theandersonlist Stuff Andre Mentioned – Cadre Dr. Garland Owensby SAGU Nate Yeske Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Intro Music -c Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music – In Your ... Read More

Episode 31 — Tuesday

Matt and Zac interview Tuesday. They talk about ministering in difficult contexts. Sponsor – CEPNet.com Connect With Tuesday – Better Pastors Page Better Pastors Group Stuff Tuesday Mentioned – Google Translate – Computer Google Translate – iOS Google Translate – Android Where the Wild Things Are Portable Kayak Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your ... Read More

Episode 30 — Jeff Kirkland

Matt and Zac interview Jeff Kirkland. They talk about professional golf, triathlons, and really tough times in ministry. Facebook Live Video Connect With Jeff – Facebook Twitter.com/jeffpkirkland Instagram.com/jeffpkirkland Stuff Jeff Mentioned Ironman Triathlon Blue Letter Bible Deep and Wide Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Zac’s Hacks — Podcast Listening

ZAC’S HACKS! On this month’s episode of Zac’s Hacks, we talk about podcasts, and how better to listen to them. Stuff Zac Mentioned – Overcast Clark Howard Podcast This American Life In Defense of Ignorance Housing Bubble Connect with the Podcast- [email protected] Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 29 — 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 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’ Riff, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 28 — David Delp

Matt and Zac interview David Delp. They talk about connecting ministers, raising kids in ministry, helping younger ministers and journaling. The Facebook Live Video Connect With David – Calibrate360.com Facebook.com/Calibrate360 Calibrate Life Podcast Stuff David  Mentioned – iPad Pro 12.9/10.5 iPad Pro 9.7 Pages App Pen Ultimate App Patrick Lencioni Death by Meeting Cost of Discipleship Henri Nouwen In the ... Read More

Episode 27 — Jene Wilson

Matt and Zac interview Jene Wilson. They talk about longevity in ministry and the importance of community. Connect With Jene – facebook.com/jene.wilson.77 Stuff Jene Mentioned Christ’s Ambassadors Vanguard University Teen Challenge Billy Graham Tract Jene’s Book Eric Hoke Podcast Brenton Went to Jene’s House Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI ... Read More

Episode 26 — Kevin Hess

Matt and Zac interview Kevin Hess. They talk about effective communication as pastors and journalists, and can Matt Laginess do a roundoff?. Connect With Kevin – facebook.com/pkscoop Twitter.com/pkhess Stuff Kevin  Mentioned St. Ignace News North Central University Better Pastors Group Mozart’s Brain and the Fighter Pilot Laginess’s Roundoff Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your ... Read More

Episode 25 — Jody Earley

Matt and Zac interview Jody Earley. They talk about planting churches in an urban community and janitorial ministry.   Connect With Jody – facebook.com/jodyearley instagram.com/jodyearley/ twitter.com/jodyearley facebook.com/generationscity instagram.com/generationscity/ twitter.com/GenerationsCity   Stuff Jody Mentioned E-Myth Revisited Gallup Poll Allen Hersh Planting Missional Churches Accuity Rooted   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by .....

Episode 24 — Matt Van Winkle

Zac interviews Matt Van Winkle. They learn Zac has never read To Kill a Mockingbird.   Connect With Matt – Instagram Twitter Facebook    Stuff Matt Mentioned – The Leadership Challenge Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Adobe Creative Cloud Zac’s Hacks for Creative Cloud To Kill a Mockingbird I want to be on the Podcast   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, ... Read More

Zac’s Hacks — Non Profit Software Pricing

On today’s Better Pastor’s Podcast, we discuss Zac’s Hack on non-profit software pricing. Note: techsoup.org   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS