The Incredible Story of First Baptist Church of San Francisco: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell

The Church Answers Podcast · Sep 9, 2026 · 23m

Jess and Thom welcome Dr. Ryan Blackwell, President and CEO of Lifeway, to The Church Answers Podcast. He shares the incredible story of First Baptist Church of San Francisco.

Resources:

Wesley Biblical Seminary, Master of Ministry

Church Answers University

Church Equip

Dr. Ryan Blackwell

My Hope for Lifeway: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell, President and CEO of Lifeway

“Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

The Hope Initiative

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