Burlap Podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBurlap president Chris Folmsbee hosts the Burlap podcast, discussing current events, research, and hosting special guests to consider ways churches can be attuned to methods of ministering to younger generations.
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Episodes
The Bible and Gen Z--episode 39
January 16, 2018 12:08 - 37 minutes - 71.9 MBWe live in the information age, and a large proportion of Gen Z people are getting their information from people who have acquired YouTube celebrity, sometimes without much substance to their work. We seem to always be looking to the next newest information, and we sometimes begin to act like any knowledge from former times is irrelevant to our daily lives. Therefore, it is important to help younger generations understand that although the Bible is an ancient text, it has a very high degree o...
Pursuing truth--episode 38
December 12, 2017 12:20 - 40 minutes - 78.3 MBChris Abel hosts Bruce Nuffer in a discussion about how a Gen Xer uses a Millennial approach to his reasoning that causes him to reconsider long-held positions on environmentalism. While the thinking process described is not unique to Millennials, as a generation they are largely characterized by a similar pursuit of truth and wrestle with the findings of science and reconciling those findings with scripture.
FOMO--episode 37
November 21, 2017 12:49 - 42 minutes - 81.4 MBA cursory review of contemporary marketing indicates that advertisers are targeting Millennials by linking their products to experiences. But does this cause anxiety for Millennials who begin to feel like they are missing out on what life has to offer? There is even a new term to describe this (FOMO—fear of missing out). While the fear of missing out is not new, the use of social media heightens this sense and is at least part of why the use of social media can lead to depression.
4 Steps for Change in the Local Church--episode 36
October 31, 2017 11:43 - 37 minutes - 43.8 MBEvery faith community has a story, and that story is shaped by the shared history of the people of the community trying to live together. However, sometimes we put the culture of our community aside when we are looking at what might need to change. But shouldn’t it be first instead of last? In this podcast, Chris and Chris discuss 4 steps for change in the local church.
Millennials and Gen Z In the News--episode 35
October 10, 2017 11:56 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MBThe world’s biggest problems today according to Millennials include: lack of economic opportunity in employment (according to USA Today, they are making 20% less than their Boomer family members even after accounting for inflation—see https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/01/13/millennials-falling-behind-boomer-parents/96530338/), safety, security and well-bring lack of education, and food Chris and Chris discuss the things that Millennials list as their top ten concerns.
Guest Sarah Heath--episode 34
October 04, 2017 11:28 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBSarah Heath, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Costa Mesa, CA, joins Chris Abel on this week’s podcast. Sarah tells the story of the restart of a hundred year-old church where all six generations are now represented in one location. A church with a lot of history has weathered a lot of difficult times, and creating change must happen in the context of the experiences that members have carried for a long time. How does one create a new environment amidst individuals who have be...
Practical ministry to young adults—episode 33
September 12, 2017 11:26 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, Chris Abel suggests three specific ways church leaders can make sure they are on the right track with young adult ministry. Those ways include: Pay attention to your environment—Be watching and listening to what is going on in your setting. You should be uniquely focused on the context of your environment, and understand that part of your environment is what people think about your church even if they do not attend. You must be a student of your specific culture. Distribu...
Smart phones--episode 32
August 22, 2017 11:08 - 32 minutes - 61 MBHow is social media changing the depth of our relationships? Statistics indicate that the more social media a person has in his or her life, the greater that person’s odds of having depression. Research indicates that “all screen activities are linked to less happiness and all non-screen activities are linked to greater health.” Millennials have heard horror stories about their peers who have been vulnerable with their church communities and have been condemned or punished for it. It’s ...
"When I was your age"--episode 31
August 15, 2017 11:32 - 16 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat do Millennials hear when someone says, “When I was your age…”? Today’s podcast focuses on a few phrases that Millennials sometimes hear from other generations, and how they may be interpreting those phrases regardless of what those who say them intend. Some of our responses just come from the fact that we are busy, stressed, or just don’t want to think about what has been suggested. What kinds of responses can we give to Millennials that will validate them?
Are millennials "over" church?--episode 30
August 08, 2017 11:22 - 43 minutes - 50.5 MBChris and Chris discuss an article about millennials and church (you can read that article here: http://www.recklesslyalive.com/12-reasons-millennials-are-over-church/). Items being discussed include the importance of listening, helping the poor, and talking about controversial issues.
21st Century masculinity--episode 29
August 01, 2017 11:26 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBIn the past it appeared that churches were filled with a disproportionately large percentage of women. But today it appears that millennial men are more likely to show up at church than were their predecessors. Research suggests that millennial males express their masculinity differently than previous generations, and how they view church attendance is part of this changing view. So what does a 21st Century masculinity look like, and what does the local church need to do to appeal to this cha...
Time management--episode 28
July 18, 2017 11:48 - 33 minutes - 37.6 MBToday’s podcast is about the importance of time management. How do we choose the right things as our priorities so that we can spend quality time trying to reach people and invest in their growth? Often our failures to meet our goals result from the errors of either thinking too large, or getting lost in the minutiae, and when we don’t get results we wonder why. How important is our physical and spiritual health in our efforts to grow the kingdom?
Mission trips as millennial strategy--episode 27
July 11, 2017 11:55 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBIt could be that mission experiences are the best starting points for engaging millennials at your church. In this episode we discuss the idea of using service projects as a launching point to connect with the desire of many millennials to gain new experiences while acting on their desire to make the world a better place.
The generation gap--episode 26
July 04, 2017 11:05 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBChris Abel shares what happened at a recent experience where a men’s group of gen X’ers and Boomers invited him to one of their monthly breakfasts. What happens when older generations don’t feel respected, and younger generations don’t feel loved? Ideas for millennial outreach include a financial course taught in public spaces, why weekend services matter, the importance of personal invitations, and the Alpha program. In part 2, Chris and Chris discuss whether it’s a myth or not that everyone...
The idols of Christian leadership, episode 25
May 09, 2017 11:30 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn our continuing passion for understanding the do's and don'ts of leadership to millennials and gen Z so that we can do a better job engaging them, Chris and Chris look at four areas--creativity, short-term success, comfort, and command--that can easily displace God as the object of our ministries.
How the church is like chocolate--video, episode 24
May 04, 2017 11:30In today’s episode, Chris Folmsbee chats with millennial marketing expert Brad Hanna about how church is like the chocolate industry. You heard that right…chocolate. Brad also gives some excellent ideas of how the church can begin to interact with the millennial generation in ways besides the traditional Sunday morning service (ever heard of “The Sweaty Section”?). You know what…you should probably just listen to it. It’ll make more sense.
How old is too old? episode 23
April 25, 2017 12:04 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBHow important is it that a church find a millennial to lead its millennial ministry? Also in this episode, are people interested in hearing the Gospel anymore?
What's working today? episode 22
April 18, 2017 11:18 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Chris Folmsbee talks with Chris Abel about what encourages and discourages him in his work with millennials, the importance of novelty and collaboration in ministry, and the need to choose one's words carefully. We also explore what appears to be a counter-intuitive trend of progressive young people gravitating towards conservative and neo-fundamentalist churches.
Generational Differences, episode 21
April 10, 2017 15:42 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBGenerational stereotypes are not doing us any favors. Older generations often look down on those in the millennial generation and generation Z, and younger generations don't have the appropriate respect for the older generations. The resulting cycle of not giving respect because one doesn't get respect only increases the tension between the generations. This is one of the big issues facing churches today.
Burlap Podcast Episode 20: Ready For More
June 02, 2016 02:49 - 20.1 MBPaul Sheneman interviews Sara Blakeney, speaker and author of Ready For More: How Millennials Like You are Destined to Change the Church. Sara discusses the central thesis of the book, her hope in God’s work among the millennial generation and the church’s work to release this generation’s God given potential.
Burlap Podcast Episode 19: Humility Millennials Want
May 26, 2016 02:46 - 20.3 MBThis week Paul Sheneman has Chris Folmsbee back on the podcast to discuss leadership traits that millennials want. This is a continuation of the conversation that we started on Episode 18. This week we talk about humility in leadership that millennials desire. At Burlap we are working on a series of eBooks to help churches and leaders reach millennials. These eBooks will be extremely affordable. They’ll also be highly practical, easily accessible and consumable – even on a short fligh...
Burlap Podcast Episode 18: How to Lead Millennials
May 20, 2016 02:37 - 17.3 MBPaul Sheneman chats with Chris Folmsbee, found and chief creative officer of Burlap, to dig deeper into the ways millennials think about leadership traits. Paul tries to throw Chris some curve balls by having him to react to recent articles and posts about millennial perspectives. The results are a great conversation start for church leaders. Check it out. The post Paul asked Chris to respond to regarding Authenticity: http://www.churchplants.com/articles/11714-10-reasons-the-church-isn...
Burlap Podcast Episode 17: Pastoral Wisdom on Millennials
May 12, 2016 02:34 - 19.4 MBPaul Sheneman sits down with Rev. Russ Ham, the pastor of UMC of Macedonia, to talk about his perspective on ministering to and with the millennial generation throughout his life. As a father to 3 millennials and beginning his ministry in the middle of the millennial generation, he shares his years of experience observing and relating with millennials. We discuss millennial faith, work, and family life.
Burlap Podcast Episode 16: Interruption to Engagement with Millennials
May 06, 2016 02:31 - 21.3 MBPaul Sheneman chats with Billy Byler, the young adult pastor at Witchita Fist Church of the Nazarene. Billy shares about his ministry and helps us understand the value of moving from ministry with and to millennials from interruption to engagement.
Burlap Podcast Episode 15: Millennials and Leadership Traits
April 22, 2016 02:27 - 7.82 MBOn this episode, the host, Paul Sheneman, compiles some leadership traits that previous millennials guests have discussed to help pastor and church leaders gain perspective on what millennials value in a leader. You’ll hear millennials share about wanting authenticity, hospitable listening in conversation, and hope and care given through mentoring. If you want to have a longer conversation about these and other leadership traits that millennials value please contact us at [email protected]
Burlap Podcast Episode #14: Millennials and Small Churches
April 14, 2016 02:25 - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Paul Sheneman talks with Rob Santel, a millennial and small church pastor in transition. Rob helps small church leaders and pastors get a grasp on the challenges and opportunities that come along with reaching and discipling millennials. Rob’s gracious and hopeful perspective on faith and life is a refreshing perspective and one that is sure to challenge and inspire you as you seek to reach millennials. Free eBook – Understanding Millennials Free Teaching Series on the L...
Burlap Podcast Episode #13: Millennials and Discipleship
April 07, 2016 02:23 - 20.4 MBIn this episode, host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Jen Hibben, pastor of Thrive Church, who shares her experience of trying to disciple millennials. Jen reveals that what works in one context may not work in another context. She also provides creative ways to engage the community in ways that draw millennials into relationship with a congregation. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #12: Millennials, Church, and Marriage Equality
March 31, 2016 02:21 - 7.27 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the second half of the conversation between Paul Sheneman, the host, and Grant Wood, a marriage and family therapist, regarding millennials, marriage and the church is shared. Grant provides some helpful advise to church leaders as they seek to engage millennials and marriage equality as a community. This will be a great conversation starter with other leaders in your church to begin moving your church toward engaging this important issue. Please feel...
Burlap Podcast Episode #11: Millennial Wants Conversation
March 24, 2016 02:15 - 11.8 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Maddy Fowler, a millennial who is passionate about sharing the Gospel. She specifically wants to see those who are nominal Christians in her generation come to embrace the Gospel as good news for them. Maddy shares how the key elements from her perspective are relationship, conversation and hospitality. Hear her story and learn from a millennial how to improve our work of reaching millennials with the Gospel. Please...
Burlap Podcast Episode #10: Millennials and Marriage
March 17, 2016 02:12 - 11.7 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Grant Wood, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist. Grant works with millennials and people of all ages on couples therapy and marriage enrichment. Grant started working with millennials as a youth pastor in the 90’s and years later, after opening the Resonate Clinic with his wife, he continues to have a passion to serve this generation. Grant shares his experience and expertise with us on the topic of mar...
Burlap Podcast Episode #9: Millennials and Mentoring
March 10, 2016 03:10 - 11.8 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Evan Palmer, a millennial Christian in Kansas City, who believes the church is missing the boat when it comes to her generation. Evan shares about her passion for mentorship, the impact it has made on her, and discusses how the church has a powerful gift to give in older generations turning around and mentoring younger generations. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want add...
Burlap Podcast Episode #8: Millennials and Intergenerational Ministry
February 26, 2016 03:07 - 10.8 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Ben Simpson the Minister of Students at University Baptist Churchwhich is an intentionally intergenerational ministry across the street from TCU. Ben provides some tips for church leaders seeking to train a congregation in helping millennials connect with an intergenerational community. Connect with Ben on Twitter or BenjaminASimpson.com Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you ...
Burlap Podcast Episode #7: The Bible in the Hands of Millennials
February 10, 2016 03:01 - 23.2 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, Chris Folmsbee and Paul Sheneman discuss some recent Burlap research on millennials and the Bible. Chris provides some insightful tips for us to engage millennials with God’s story. And we end with a list of resources that will equip church leaders desiring to dig into the insights shared. Some Stats from this Episode 2 out of 3 millennials just think it’s another book. Over 27% of millennials think that the Bible is a dangerous book of dogma used t...
Burlap Podcast Episode #6: Honest Millennial Ministry
January 21, 2016 02:59 - 18.3 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, Paul Sheneman talks with Drew Froese, a pastor to the millennials in the San Jose, CA area. Drew shares his honest reflections on what his faith community has done to reach millennials and what’s “worked” and “failed”. Along the way he gives some great encouragement to all of us seeking to reach millennials with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #5: Millennials Serving
January 16, 2016 02:57 - 8.58 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, Paul Sheneman shares a story of a young millennial, Isaac, who discerns God’s call upon his life as to lead his peers to help others. In the process of Isaac describing what that looks like he actually describes the key characteristics that millennial’s use to describe “spirituality”. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #4: Spiritual But Not Religious
January 07, 2016 02:54 - 12 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, Chris Folmsbee and Paul Sheneman discuss some recent Burlap research on millennials definition of a spiritual person and religious person. Their descriptions of the difference between probably won’t surprise you. However, their definition of spiritual may just be the hopeful sign that your looking for in this generation. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #3: Millennial Religious Expressions
December 25, 2015 02:51 - 13 MBIn this Burlap Podcast, Chris Folmsbee and Paul Sheneman talk about their experience and research on millennial’s faith practices. What comes out of the conversation is an opportunity for all church leaders to connect with a common religious expression of millennials. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #2: Leadership Expectations
December 17, 2015 02:46 - 12.5 MBIn this episode of the Burlap Podcast, Chris Folmsbee shares Millennials’ surprising expectations of leaders. It may just free leaders from other generations to change their expectations of themselves. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes.
Burlap Podcast Episode #1: The Beginning
December 09, 2015 23:12 - 14.5 MBIn this first episode of the Burlap Podcast, Chris Folmsbee shares about how Burlap began, the purpose of it and upcoming resources to be released. Please feel free to comment below and share any questions or topics that you want addressed in upcoming episodes. [Photo: crunklygill/Music: Timbers]