In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk about three current cultural trends that students are facing right now. Show Notes and Quotes: Being able to talk about current cultural issues and connecting the dots back to what the Bible says about those issues is a crucial part of discipleship. ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with SouzyLive, Twitch Streamer, and Pastor at God Squad Chruch, about how to make online discipleship groups a success. SouzyLive has been ministering to people online for over six years and offers great insight on how to have meaningful discipleship. Show ...
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I’ll be honest with you, this was a tough post to write because I’ve been guilty of exactly what the title suggests. There are times when I’ve been a jerk in my job—both in subordinate and leader relationships, and I’m not proud of any of those moments. During my time as a student pastor, ...
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Fall is here and the pumpkin spice must flow! But before you refill, I want to share some practical wisdom. Don’t give up what you have gained!  This last season has been marked by a lot of words: unprecedented, upheaval, and pivot, but the one that I hope you don’t forget is renewed. ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Jason Gaston, Family Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, about how to lead in an everchanging environment. Show Notes and Quotes: Two questions that should be asked on a regular basis are, who is still here, and is what ...
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If evangelism typically takes place within your church building, evangelism opportunities probably feel really challenging right now in the wake of COVID-19. In this video, I share some encouragement for embracing opportunities that exist even in light of restrictions that may exist—many of them ...
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You deliver a message and look out across the room (or Zoom call) and see students' eyes glazed over or reflecting the glow of their phone. And you feel discouraged... is there even hope for these kids who just DO NOT seem to care? There IS. In this four-part series, we'll walk through diagnosing ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul talk with Caroline Saunders, author of Better than Life, How to Study the Bible and Like it, a new Bible study for teen girls. Caroline talks about her passion for learning and knowing the Word of God and how you can help teen girls begin a lifelong passion for the ...
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Are you tired? It’s ok if your answer is “yes.” This season has been one of the most difficult of any I’ve had in leadership. It has been challenging emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually . . . and I am tired. So, my student pastor friend—when was the last time you checked in with ...
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In this episode, Ben and John Paul discuss 7 ways to kill your credibility. More than likely you have never tried to kill your credibility but not taking these seven ways seriously will kill your credibility without you even knowing it. Show Notes and Quotes: Asking for forgiveness instead of ...
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