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Stop Saying the Attractional Church Is Dead
Let’s start with a confession. I’ve misdiagnosed “dead” more times than I care to admit…more than a coroner in a zombie movie marathon. I have this bad habit…
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Stop the Noise: Building Clear Communication in a Growing Church with Luke Cornwell
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Luke Cornwell, Communications Pastor at Realife Church in Indiana. Founded…
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Your Church’s Growth Is Killing Your Church’s Growth
In 8th grade, I thought I was unstoppable. A growth spurt gave me height, leverage, and what felt like destiny. I could clear high jump bars with a scissors…
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Pioneering Bilingual Multisite Ministry with Eric Garza
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Eric Garza, Executive Pastor at Cross Church in Texas. Founded in 1995, Cross…
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The Future of Large Churches: Early Findings from the 2025 Survey with Warren Bird
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Warren Bird—author, researcher, and one of the most trusted voices in…
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Teaching on Money Without Being Weird: 5 Churches Doing It Right
Early in our marriage, rent ate half our income. At the end of one of our first months living together, we had $35 total left for a week’s worth of groceries…
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From One Campus to Six: Building a Global Leadership Model with Lane Lowery
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Lane Lowery, Executive Pastor of Warren Church in South Carolina and Georgia…
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From 300 to 2,500: Building a Leadership Pipeline That Fuels Growth with Chris Vaught
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Chris Vaught, lead pastor of Connection Point Church (CPC) in Missouri…
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Clarity Is Kindness: Simplifying Next Steps in a Growing Church with Ashley Lentz
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Ashley Lentz from Lutheran Church of Hope in Iowa. As the Connections Pastor at one of the…
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Who’s the Next You? Building a Gen Z Residency Pipeline with Dave Miller
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by returning guest and friend of the show, Dave Miller. With a background in worship and creative…
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$100M Book Launch? What Your Church Can Learn from Alex Hormozi
In this special rushed episode of the unSeminary Podcast, Rich unpacks the biggest nonfiction book launch in history: Alex Hormozi’s $100M Book Launch. Alex…
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Reclaiming Silenced Voices: Women, Scripture & the Church with Taylor Scott-Reimer
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Taylor Scott-Reimer, a dynamic speaker, advocate, and author of She Believed…
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One Prayer That Changed Everything: Building an Invite Culture with Zenzo Matoga
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Zenzo Matoga, Senior Pastor of Impact Church in Boston, Massachusetts…
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Don’t Make It Hard: Welcoming Newcomers to Faith with Robert Watson
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of unSeminary! A quick heads-up: Rich experienced some sound issues during the recording; thank you for bearing with us…
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Leading Staff Teams Well: Behind-the-Scenes Lessons from Growing Churches
In this special roundup episode of the unSeminary podcast, we highlight key insights from three previously recorded interviews focused on strengthening church…
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When Tech Holds Your Church Back: IT Fixes You Should Make with Steece Hayes
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Steece Hayes, a bi-vocational pastor and account manager at Higher Ground Managed IT, part of the…
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Spirit-Led Strategy: Smarter Church Decisions Without Losing Your Soul with Yolanda Stewart
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of unSeminary! A quick heads-up: Rich experienced some sound issues during the recording; thank you for bearing with us…
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Why Your Church Isn’t Seeing Christmas Growth
You’re not alone. Many churches hope for big impact at Christmas but end up seeing minimal growth, and it’s not because your people don’t care or your services…
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Why Your Church Staff Might Be Out of Alignment (and How to Fix It) with Devin Goins
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Devin Goins, Executive Pastor of Strategic Development at Biltmore Church in western North…
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3 Churches That Leveraged Christmas Well … and What You Should Copy This Year
What if you could double your church’s attendance this Christmas … just by doing what other growing churches already do? In this second installment of our…
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Dream Again: A Church’s Journey from Debt to Deep Impact with Mike Winger
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Mike Winger, Executive Pastor at Mosaic Christian Church in the Baltimore-Washington…
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Why Christmas Can Still Be the Biggest Service of the Year At Your Church
Is your church treating Christmas like the massive growth opportunity it truly is? In today’s solo episode, Rich explores why Christmas remains the most…
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Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Charles Stone, seasoned pastor, author, and leadership coach. Feeling overwhelmed by the…
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Reaching Gen Z Starts with Rethinking Church with Russ Ewell
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Russ Ewell, Executive Minister at Bay Area Christian Church (BACC) in…
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From Living Room to 5,000: Leading a Fast-Growing Church with Jason Hanash
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Jason Hanash, the founding and lead pastor of Discovery Church in California—one of the fastest…
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Leading Change Without Losing Your Team with Craig Smith
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast! Today we’re talking with Craig Smith, Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church in Colorado—an 80+ year-old multisite church…
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Cultivating a Staff Culture that Drives Church Growth with Shayla McCormick
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Shayla McCormick, Executive Pastor at Coastal Community Church, a thriving multisite church in…
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Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Road to a Healthier Ministry with Bob Riedy
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Bob Riedy, Senior Pastor of Church of the Open Door in Pennsylvania. After…
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Cracking the Outreach Code in Your City with Quovadis Marshall
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today, we’re talking with Quovadis Marshall (Pastor Q), Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Caught up in…
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Leaving Well: A Behind-the-Scenes Story of a Healthy Staff Exit with Rachel Long & Danny Anderson
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. In this episode of the unSeminary Podcast, we’re joined by Danny Anderson, Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Church in…
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Cut Prep Time, Boost Engagement: The Future of Preaching with Eric Smith
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Eric Smith, founder and lead pastor of Hope City Church in Florida and co-creator of…
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The #1 Question Growing Churches Should Be Asking Now with Aaron Stanski
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. We’re joined today by Aaron Stanski, founder and CEO of Risepointe, a church design and project…
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LCBC: 19 Campuses in the Rust Belt with 25,000 Attendees? Keys to Multisite at Scale
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast during our All About Multisite month. Today we’re talking with David Ashcraft, CEO and President of the Global…
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The Money Question: How to Fund, Sustain, and Grow a Thriving Multisite Church
Let’s face it: talking finances can be uncomfortable, but it’s a critical conversation, especially in multisite ministry. Today, I’m tackling one of the…
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Christ Fellowship Miami: Homegrown Leaders, Global Impact in a Thriving Multisite Model
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. In this All About Multisite month podcast episode we’re talking with Omar Giritli, Lead Pastor, and Carlos…
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Multisite Myths Busted: How to Overcome the Biggest Multisite Growing Pains
The multisite journey isn’t always smooth—even thriving churches experience growing pains. Today, I’m busting some of the biggest myths and offering practical…
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One Church: Preaching, Prayer & Presence—A Fresh Take on The Multisite Model
Welcome back to another special All About Multisite episode of the unSeminary podcast. We’re joined today by Bo Chancey (Senior Pastor) and Jeremy Peterson…
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Many Locations, One Church: How to Keep Your DNA While Adapting to Local Campuses
Multisite ministry sounds great—one church, many locations—but practically speaking, balancing centralized consistency with local campus adaptations is a real…
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The Summit Church: Clarity, Culture & Core—Keys to Leading 13 Campuses
Thanks for joining us for this special episode of the unSeminary podcast as we kick off All About Multisite month. In this conversation, we’re joined by Rick…
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Is Your Church Ready for Multisite? Avoiding Costly Mistakes Before You Launch
Multisite churches have dramatically increased—from just a few hundred in the early 2000s to over 5,000 today. I’ve had the honor of being at the core this…
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Future-Focused Churches: Why Relational Discipleship Matters with Kara Powell
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. In this episode we’re talking with Kara Powell, the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and Chief…
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The Leadership Balancing Act: Building Trust as a Middle Manager in a Large Church with Diana Rush
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today, we’re talking with Diana Rush, the Senior Director of Build Community at Eastside Christian…
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Right People, Right Seats: Rethinking Church Staffing for Growth with Amy Anderson
Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Amy Anderson, the managing director at The Unstuck Group. Unstuck helps pastors…
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Seven Days, Not Just Sundays: Using Technology to Engage Your Church All Week Long with Tyler Vance
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Tyler Vance, the COO of Apollos, a digital platform designed to help churches thrive by using…
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Building Bridges, Not Barriers: A Gospel-Centered Approach to Immigrant Ministry with Rick & Patti Love
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Rick and Patti Love, founders of the organizations Love New Canadians and Love New Internationals…
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Healthy Things Grow: Building a Unified and Thriving Staff Team with Chad Bickley
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Chad Bickley, the executive pastor at Skyline Church in California. Is your church experiencing…
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Big Dreams, Healthy Rhythms: Avoiding Burnout in Growing Churches with Danny Anderson
Thanks for tuning in to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Danny Anderson, the Lead Pastor at Emmanuel Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Is your church…
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Great Leaders Over Great Content: Secret Sauce to Thriving Groups with Adam Ader
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Adam Ader, the Groups Director at Parkview Christian Church in Illinois. Is your church…
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Breaking Free: Addressing Sexual Brokenness in the Church with Nick Stumbo
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Nick Stumbo, the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries. According to a Barna study, 75% of…
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The Art of Preaching: Balancing Depth and Accessibility in a Secular World with Mark Clark
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. This month we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless truths that church leaders need to be focusing on in 2025 and…
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Repurpose, Reach, Renew: Unleashing AI for Your Church’s Mission with Kenny Jahng
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. This month we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless truths that church leaders need to be focusing on in 2025 and…
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700 Million and Counting: Your Church’s Role in the Fight Against Extreme Poverty with Mike Mantel & Jonathan Wiles
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. This month we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless truths that church leaders need to be focusing on in 2025 and…
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Preventing Marital Breakdown: Creating Proactive Support Systems in Your Church with Nicky & Sila Lee
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. This January we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless truths that church leaders need to be focusing on in 2025 and…
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Mentoring Gen Z Leaders: Insights from Leadership Pathway’s Residency Program with Dave Miller
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. This January we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless truths that church leaders need to be focusing on in 2025 and…
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Healthy Digital Habits: How Churches Can Support Families in a Tech-Driven Culture with Natalie Frisk
Thanks for joining in for the unSeminary podcast. We’re continuing with our special series called unPredictions 2025 – these are timeless topics that will keep…
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Faster Connections, Lasting Community: Effective Church Assimilation with Greg Curtis
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. To kick off the new year, we’re focusing on key “Unpredictions”—timeless topics that are consistent and crucial for…
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Rebuilding and Relaunching: Lessons in Church Renewal with James Griffin
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with James Griffin, the lead pastor at Crosspoint City Church in Georgia. Is your church working through…
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Power of a Map, Not a Menu: Transforming Ministry Strategy with Mariners Church’s Jared Kirkwood
Thanks for joining us at the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Jared Kirkwood, the Executive Pastor of Ministries and Lead Pastor at the Irvine…
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Building Leaders for the Next Generation: Insights on Developing Residency Programs with Pat Gillen
Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We’re talking with Pat Gillen, the Executive Pastor of Families and a teaching pastor from First Baptist Simpsonville /…
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Staying Aligned as a Staff Team in a Growing Church: Insights from Andy Hill
Thanks for joining the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Andy Hill, the Executive Pastor at Mobberly Baptist Church in Texas. How do you keep your…