Latest Dodson Podcast Episodes
PCP 321: 6 Things That Need Consistency For Your Church To Thrive
Practical Church - April 26, 2023 08:59 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWhile many things may change in ministry, there are some things that need consistency to help your church thrive. In this episode, we discuss 6 of those things. Welcome to episode 321 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 things we discuss in this episode: Ministries Sermon prep p...
PCP 320: 7 Ways To Better Shepherd Your People
Practical Church - April 19, 2023 08:03 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsLeading in ministry requires caring for people. In this episode, we share 7 ways to better shepherd your people. Welcome to episode 320 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we discuss in this episode: Initiate meetings with your people Ask how you can pray and follow up Se...
PCP 319: 6 Church Planting Reflections As New City Turns 6
Practical Church - April 12, 2023 08:18 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsRecently, New City Church turned 6 years old. In this episode, Dylan shares 6 church planting reflections on what he has learned over the last 6 years. Welcome to episode 319 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reflections we discuss in this episode: Developing a preaching rhythm ...
PCP 318: 7 Self-Assessing Questions To Ask In Ministry
Practical Church - April 05, 2023 08:27 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsFeeling stuck in ministry? In this episode, we share 7 questions to ask yourself in ministry. Welcome to episode 318 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the questions we discuss in this episode: Would I want to go to this church if I didn't work there What would I advise my friend to ...
PCP 317: 7 Ministry Ideas We Reject
Practical Church - March 29, 2023 08:07 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThere are certain assumptions about ministry and pastoring that we don't think are wise. In this episode, we share 7 ministry ideas we reject. Welcome to episode 317 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ideas we discuss in this episode: Multiply small groups Don't look at people's...
PCP 316: 7 Ways To Get Fewer Sign Ups At Your Church
Practical Church - March 22, 2023 08:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWhat are things you can do that actually reduce the number of people who will take next steps at your church? In this episode, we discuss common things churches do (and should change!) that result in fewer sign-ups. Welcome to episode 316 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 ways we...
PCP 315: 7 Tips For Reducing Stress In Ministry
Practical Church - March 15, 2023 09:03 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThere are a lot of pressures and challenges in ministry. In this episode, we share 7 tips on how to reduce stress in ministry. Welcome to episode 315 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 tips we discuss in this episode: Consistent preaching prep rhythm Creating ministry work boun...
PCP 314: 9 Products We Use at New City Church
Practical Church - March 08, 2023 09:42 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThere are many different products and services you need for your church. In this episode, we share 9 that we use at New City Church and would recommend. Welcome to episode 314 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 9 products we discuss in this episode: Subsplash Planning Center ...
PCP 313: 6 Reasons Its Time To Stop That Ministry At Your Church
Practical Church - March 01, 2023 09:39 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsHow do you know when it is time to stop a ministry that is no longer effective? In this episode, we share 6 reasons to help you think through if it is time to close something down. Welcome to episode 313 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 reasons we discuss in this episode: You h...
PCP 312: 8 Ways To Communicate Important Changes At Your Church
Practical Church - February 22, 2023 09:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThings change all the time, so how can you best keep your people in the loop? In this episode, we share 8 ways you can communicate important changes at your church. Welcome to episode 312 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 8 ways we discuss in this episode: From stage Pre/post & b...
PCP 311: 6 Ways To Avoid Burnout In Ministry
Practical Church - February 15, 2023 09:57 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsHealthy ministry is ministry that can last over the long haul. In this episode, we share 6 things you can do to help you make it. Welcome to episode 311 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 ways we discuss in this episode: Give yourself clear end times on sermon prep Take email o...
PCP 310: 7 Tips For Increasing Your Sunday Attendance
Practical Church - February 08, 2023 09:28 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWe all want to engage people with the Gospel. In this episode, we share 7 ways to engage more people on Sunday mornings. Welcome to episode 310 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 things we discuss in this episode: Encourage new guests to try you multiple times Encourage/challen...
PCP 309: 6 False Ministry Assumptions
Practical Church - February 01, 2023 09:28 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThere are certain assumptions about ministry we may hold that simply aren't true. In this episode, we discuss 6 of them. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 false assumptions we discuss in this episode: Waiting is inherently more holy Sermon prep must be d...
PCP 308: Answering Your Ministry Questions
Practical Church - January 25, 2023 15:34 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsIn this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in our Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 308 of Practical Church Planting. ------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to be effective in ministry, but if you are like most ...
PCP 307: 5 2023 Church Predictions
Practical Church - January 18, 2023 09:55 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsAs we begin a new year, we are back with our third annual church predictions. In this episode, we share 5 predictions for 2023. Welcome to episode 307 of Practical Church Planting. You can watch this episode below, or subscribe to the podcast and get our episodes delivered right to you. ...
PC 018: 5 Nonconventional Ways To Better Engage Your People
Practical Church - January 17, 2023 09:04 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWelcome to the Practical Church podcast. THE BEST MINUTE NEWSLETTER Build better habits, become more productive, and grow in your life and leadership. All in under 60 seconds per week. Get my Best Minute newsletter. And to connect with me online, you can find me on Twitter and Instagram. ...
PCP 306: 2022 Church Prediction Reflections
Practical Church - January 04, 2023 09:22 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWelcome to our last episode of the year. In this episode, we reflect on and evaluate our 2022 church predictions. Welcome to episode 306 of Practical Church Planting. CONNECT AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get practical tips delivered right to you. For fre...
PCP 305: 6 Tips For Pastorally Caring For Your People
Practical Church - December 14, 2022 09:21 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWhat are some practical ways to care for your people well? In this episode, we share 6 ways you can do just that. Welcome to episode 305 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tips we discuss in this episode: Prayer cards Proactively reaching out to meet when you hear/sense a need ...
PCP 304: 7 Common Preaching Mistakes
Practical Church - December 07, 2022 09:41 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWhen it comes to preaching effective sermons, there are a few common mistakes to avoid. In this episode, we share 7 common preaching mistakes. Welcome to episode 304 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 mistakes we discuss in this episode: Starting with information Preaching an e...
PCP 303: 6 Habits To Help You Remain Faithful In Ministry
Practical Church - November 30, 2022 09:53 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsIf you want to remain faithful in ministry for the long haul, there are certain practices and habits that are needed to sustain you. In this episode, we share 6 habits to help you stay faithful and avoid poor decisions in ministry. Welcome to episode 303 of Practical Church Planting. Here a...
PCP 302: 5 Simple Ways To Keep People Up To Date At Your Church
Practical Church - November 16, 2022 09:29 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsOne of the challenges churches face is making sure people know and are up to date with everything going on in the life of your church. In this episode, we share 5 simple ways you can do that. Welcome to episode 302 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 5 ways we discuss in this episode:...
PCP 301: 6 Weekly Tasks You Should Put On Your Calendar
Practical Church - November 09, 2022 08:25 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsOne way to easily avoid the feeling of busyness in ministry is to proactively plan when you are going to complete certain tasks. In this episode, we discuss 6 of those tasks that should be planned every week. Welcome to episode 301 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 tasks we discus...
PCP 300: 5 Pitfalls When Bringing On New Leaders And Staff
Practical Church - November 02, 2022 08:33 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWhen bringing on new leaders and/or staff, there are some important things that can make the transition healthy for the long haul. In this episode, we share 5 pitfalls that are easy to miss when bringing on new leaders Welcome to episode 300 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the pitfal...
PCP 299: 6 Ways To Spread The Word About Events
Practical Church - October 26, 2022 08:16 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsHow can you keep everyone at your church in the loop with things your church has going on? In this episode, we share 6 ways to spread the word about events at your church. Welcome to episode 299 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 ways we discuss in this episode: Facebook events ...
PCP 298: Answering Your Ministry Questions
Practical Church - October 19, 2022 08:43 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsIn this episode, we answer ministry questions asked in our Practical Church Planting Facebook group. Welcome to episode 298 of Practical Church Planting. ---------------------------------------- Mission Support Mission Support knows you want to be effective in ministry, but if you are l...
PCP 297: 5 Ways To Avoid Ministry Burnout
Practical Church - October 12, 2022 08:51 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsLife and ministry can have its stressors and difficulties, but there are things you can do to remain healthy in ministry. In this episode, we share 5 practical things you can do to avoid burnout in ministry. Welcome to episode 297 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 5 things we discus...
PCP 296: 6 Ways To Get More Sign Ups
Practical Church - October 05, 2022 08:44 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsThere are many various things happening at your church that people can sign up for. Be it groups, serving, an event, and more. In this episode, we share 6 specific ways you can get more people to sign up at your church. Welcome to episode 296 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 6 thin...
PCP 295: 7 Church Growth Strategies That Work
Practical Church - September 28, 2022 08:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsAll of us want to see more people meet Jesus and grow in a relationship with him. In this episode, we share 7 practical things you can do at your church to see that happen. Welcome to episode 295 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 strategies we discuss in this episode: Talk about...
PCP 294: 7 Things In Your Life That Need Proactive Boundaries
Practical Church - September 21, 2022 08:33 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsIf you want to be healthy in ministry, there are certain things in your life that you need to be proactive about instead of reactive to. In this episode, we discuss 7 things in your life that need proactive boundaries. Welcome to episode 294 of Practical Church Planting. Here are the 7 bound...
PCP 293: 6 Helpful Ministry Tips You Might Not Know About
Practical Church - September 14, 2022 08:46 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsSometimes in life, ministry, and/or work you hear things that sound obvious, but still is something you hadn't thought of before. In this episode, we share 6 helpful tips for ministry that you can do, some of which you might not have realized. Welcome to episode 293 of Practical Church Plantin...