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Safe to Worship - Safe Zone podcast

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Safe Zone is your one place for sane and practical discussion about keeping your place of worship safer. In the Safe Zone, we integrate common sense ideas and concepts from various disciplines for tips that help create greater safety and security. Safe Zone isn’t just about you. It’s about everyone you love and care for where you worship.There's a bonus, too! Everything we discuss in Safe Zone can be used in your business, school, and family life. We are working to help everyone live in a Safe Zone!

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Episodes

It's Thanksgiving--Help People Give Thanks!

November 25, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MB

The holiday season is a great time for your team and leadership to minister uniquely. Help your people remain safe during these unusual times with ideas and tips for security and safety. Help them to give thanks along the way.

Preparing for the Next COVID 19 Wave - 3 Things To Do NOW. - 201111

November 11, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Historically, all pandemics surface in multiple "waves" or outbreaks. There are three simple steps your church needs to be doing NOW to be ready for the next wave.

Preparing for the Next COVID 19 Wave - 3 Things To Do NOW.

November 11, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Historically, all pandemics surface in multiple "waves" or outbreaks. There are three simple steps your church needs to be doing NOW to be ready for the next wave.

Situational Awareness - Ring #3 - 017 - 201021

October 21, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Situational awareness should be applied by everyone, whether in a place of worship, a business, or even at home. Situational awareness is easy to grasp if you break it into three rings. Ring #3 takes us inside your facility and what you should be situationaly aware of.

Situational Awareness - Ring #2 - 016 - 201007

October 08, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Situational awareness should be applied by everyone, whether in a place of worship, a business, or even at home. Situational awareness is easy to grasp if you break it into three rings. Ring #2 starts at the outside doors and windows.

Situational Awareness - Ring #1 - 016 - 200930

September 29, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MB

You use, or should be using, situational awareness in every area of your life, even where you worship. In this first of three podcasts about situational awareness in places of worship, Robert explores ring #1, the parking lot out to the street. Ring #1 is where it all starts, and where any potential bad situations should stop.

Get 'em back together! - 015

September 09, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Robert shares information on a subject for planning that almost no church has considered, nor do they have a plan for, and yet it can become a very large concern for both legal and publicity liability after a critical incident. Reunification. Let’s say the critical incident, whatever it is, is now over. What are your plans to get people back together after the critical event, particularly getting the right children to the right adult? How can we make reunification of loved ones work well? R...

Get 'em back together! - 015 - 200909

September 09, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Robert shares information on a subject for planning that almost no church has considered, nor do they have a plan for, and yet it can become a very large concern for both legal and publicity liability after a critical incident. Reunification. Let’s say the critical incident, whatever it is, is now over. What are your plans to get people back together after the critical event, particularly getting the right children to the right adult? How can we make reunification of loved ones work well? R...

Build the Team Right! - 014 - 200826

August 27, 2020 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

You want to build a strong safety/security team from the beginning, and you want to do it right, but how? In this Safe Zone, Robert shares the top 5 questions you need to start with to either start a team, or expand your present team.

Thermometer or Thermostat? -013 - 200812

August 13, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

In this episode of Safe Zone, Robert discusses the two types of personality responses to a crisis or emergency. One brings chaos. The other, calm. Which are you? 

Thermometer or Thermostat? - 200812

August 13, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

In this episode of Safe Zone, Robert discusses the two types of personality responses to a crisis or emergency. One brings chaos. The other, calm. Which are you?

012-Standardize Your Response-Part 2

July 22, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This month is a continuation of how to standardize your response to critical incidents using the Standard Response Protocol. Robert will share the final three components of this very simple and easy to teach system for everyone in your facility.

Standardize Your Response-Part 2-012

July 22, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This month is a continuation of how to standardize your response to critical incidents using the Standard Response Protocol. Robert will share the final three components of this very simple and easy to teach system for everyone in your facility. 

How To Standardize Your Response-Part 1 - 011-Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

July 08, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

How do you create a non-complicated, standardized response for your place of worship? In this podcast, we begin to explore that  very question by discussing how to apply the Standard Response Protocol initially developed by the I Love Your Guys Foundation

Mulligan Moment - 010 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 24, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

The world-wide pandemic brought things to a halt, including worshiping in buildings. As we begin to reopen and restart, Robert Hurst shares five important areas a church should consider as they restart their safety and security functions. 

We're Back! - 009 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 10, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

In this "return to work" podcast, Robert shares what changes are coming to the podcast, topics that will be coming, and basically relaunches for the future!0

Crash Landing! Get up. Pick up. Move up! - 008 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

October 19, 2019 01:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

What do you do when you worked so hard to build, or help build, a good safety and security team and/or environment where you worship and suddenly you realize that everything has crashed! The plan has gone flat. People are dwindling. Others do not fulfill obligations. What now!? It happens to everyone at one time or another, but there are three concise steps you can take to get your team and plan back online quickly.

Crash Landing! Get up. Pick up. Move up!

October 19, 2019 01:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

What do you do when you worked so hard to build, or help build, a good safety and security team and/or environment where you worship and suddenly you realize that everything has crashed! The plan has gone flat. People are dwindling. Others do not fulfill obligations. What now!? It happens to everyone at one time or another, but there are three concise steps you can take to get your team and plan back online quickly.

So You Think You're Covered-Part 1 - 007 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

August 21, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In the Safe Zone podcast, we share ideas, tips, actions, and options you can implement to make your place of worship safer and more secure. #7 is part 1 of 2 parts on managing risk, insurance, and stopping needless lawsuits against your church. Listen as a risk manager of 30+ years experience shares what churches can an need to be doing.

007-So You Think You're Covered-Part 1 - Safe To Worship - Church Safety & Security

August 21, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In the Safe Zone podcast, we share ideas, tips, actions, and options you can implement to make your place of worship safer and more secure. #7 is part 1 of 2 parts on managing risk, insurance, and stopping needless lawsuits against your church. Listen as a risk manager of 30+ years experience shares what churches can an need to be doing.

006-Safety & Security from a Staff Perspective - Safe To Worship - Church Safety & Security

August 07, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this Safe to Worship Safe Zone episode, Robert interviews a former church staff member who served in various roles for several years. They discuss what it's like for the church staff person, as well as some ideas to help the staff and church members.

Safety & Security from a Staff Perspective - 006 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

August 07, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this Safe to Worship Safe Zone episode, Robert interviews a former church staff member who served in various roles for several years. They discuss what it's like for the church staff person, as well as some ideas to help the staff and church members.

What's Your Why - Safe Zone - 005 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

July 17, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In the Safe Zone podcast, Robert Hurst shares ideas, actions, and practical tips to help you make your church or house of worship a safe place to gather. In this podcast, Robert asks you to step away from any physical hand’s-on discussion about church safety, and start by asking you a simple three-word question - What's your WHY?

What's Your Why - Safe Zone - #005 - Safe To Worship - Church Safety & Security

July 17, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In the Safe Zone podcast, Robert Hurst shares ideas, actions, and practical tips to help you make your church or house of worship a safe place to gather. In this podcast, Robert asks you to step away from any physical hand’s-on discussion about church safety, and start by asking you a simple three-word question - What's your WHY?

Reactive, Proactive, Preactive - Safe to Worship - Safe Zone - 004

June 20, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In episode #4 of SAFE ZONE, we discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert shares a new way to mentally prepare to identify, prepare for, and in many cases, stop issues before they occur.

Reactive, Proactive, Preactive - 004 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 20, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In episode #4 of SAFE ZONE, we discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert shares a new way to mentally prepare to identify, prepare for, and in many cases, stop issues before they occur.

"He was such a nice guy." - 003 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 20, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this podcast, we discuss the number one reason that causes churches to end up in the courtroom defending themselves. We also talk about the actions and steps you can take right now to help stop it from happening. The church you save may be yours!

"He was such a nice guy." - Safe Zone - Church Safety & Security - 003

June 20, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this podcast, we discuss the number one reason that causes churches to end up in the courtroom defending themselves. We also talk about the actions and steps you can take right now to help stop it from happening. The church you save may be yours!

Church Safety & Security - Where Do We Start_001

June 20, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome to the first episode of SAFE ZONE, a podcast from Safe to Worship by Robert Hurst to discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert talks about the most asked question he receives at his seminars.

Church Safety & Security - The Five P's - 002

June 20, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Welcome to the second episode of SAFE ZONE, a podcast from Safe to Worship by Robert Hurst to discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert talks about the basic "5 P's" of starting your church safety

Church Safety & Security - 002 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 20, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Welcome to the second episode of SAFE ZONE, a podcast from Safe to Worship by Robert Hurst to discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert talks about the basic "5 P's" of starting your church safety

Church Safety & Security - 001 - Safe Zone: Church Safety & Security

June 20, 2019 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome to the first episode of SAFE ZONE, a podcast from Safe to Worship by Robert Hurst to discuss information and ideas on making churches safe for people to worship. In this episode, Robert talks about the most asked question he receives at his seminars.