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Revitalize and Replant
Your church doesn’t have to die. God is moving, even in the most difficult places. The Revitalize and Replant podcast equips pastors to take their churches from declining to thriving by pointing them to a new future and a new hope. Tune in for weekly encouragement and practical advice for your pastoring journey.
Episodes
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Guardrails for Ministry Over the Long Haul: Part 3
In this final installment of our mini-series on guardrails for ministry over the long haul, hosts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst revisit one of the…
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Guardrails for Ministry Over the Long Haul: Part 2
In part 2 of this mini-series on guardrails for ministry over the long haul, hosts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst unpack three critical guardrails…
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Guardrails for Ministry Over the Long Haul: Part 1
In this episode of the Revitalize and Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share a foundational ministry guardrail for pastors and church…
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5 Markers of Church Decline
How can pastors and church leaders recognize when their church is drifting toward decline? In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss five common…
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6 Lessons for Leading Through Adversity
In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss how pastors and church leaders can faithfully lead through…
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Some Thoughts on the Decline of Baptisms
Why have baptisms declined in recent years? Clifton and Hallock explore several contributing factors—from raising the theological bar for baptism to shifts in…
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Clifton and Hallock’s Strong Opinions on Preachin’
Preaching remains central to church renewal. In this episode, Clifton and Hallock share their strong opinions on sermon preparation, expository preaching…
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Clifton and Hallock’s Strong Opinions on Singin’
If you can’t hear the congregation singing, something is wrong. In this episode, Clifton and Hallock discuss why congregational singing is a visible indicator…
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Clifton and Hallock’s Strong Opinions on the Lord’s Supper
How often should a church celebrate the Lord’s Supper—and what does that decision communicate about your theology? In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark…
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Clifton and Hallock’s Strong Opinions on Baptism
What does a healthy church believe baptism actually does—and how should that shape the way it’s practiced? In this episode, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock…
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Communicating with Clarity to the Unchurched
Many churches want to reach first-time guests yet unintentionally confuse them. In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical…
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5 Lessons We've Learned Through Replanting
In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share hard-earned lessons from years of church replanting and revitalization ministry. Learn why…
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5 Common Anxieties Pastors Experience (And How to Address Them)
Pastoral ministry is deeply rewarding—but it can also be deeply stressful. In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and…
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5 Reasons Why a Local Pastor is Better Than a Podcast Preacher
In a world full of online sermons, Christian podcasts, and celebrity preachers, why does the local church pastor still matter most? In this episode of the…
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3 Reasons Why Church Buildings Still Matter
In this episode of Revitalize and Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss why church buildings still matter in today’s ministry contexts…
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When Bad Things Happen When You Preach
Preaching rarely goes exactly as planned. In this episode of Revitalize & Replant, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk honestly about what to do…
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10 Ways to Develop Your Style of Preaching: Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation on the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst continue discussing how pastors can…
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10 Ways to Develop Your Style of Preaching: Part 1
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how pastors can begin developing…
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Preaching the Gospel at Funerals
In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss key insights from Brian Croft on how pastors and church leaders can…
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How to Minister to Children with Autism
In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, hosts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical, gospel-centered ways churches can…
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5 Tips to Connect with and Retain Senior Adults
In this episode of the Replant & Revitalize Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share practical and pastoral guidance for effectively…
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Why Senior Adults are Leaving the Church
In this episode of the Replant & Revitalize Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss a sobering trend impacting many churches today: the…
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20 Relics of the Church's Past: Which Ones are Returning?: Part 2
In this episode of the Replant & Revitalize Podcast, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock continue their conversation around church revitalization trends that may be…
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20 Relics of the Church's Past: Which Ones are Returning?: Part 1
Are some church traditions from the past making a comeback? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss insights…
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How Do I Know if I’ve Stayed Too Long?: Part 2
How can a pastor discern whether it’s time to step aside for the health of a declining church? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark…
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How Do I Know if I've Stayed Too Long?: Part 1
How can church leaders discern when a pastor’s season of leadership has come to an end? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant podcast, Mark Clifton and…
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Why Should We Revitalize Dying Churches?
Why should pastors and church leaders invest in revitalizing dying churches instead of closing their doors? In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant…
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7 Daily Pastoral Prayers
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about how pastors can deepen their daily prayer life, reflecting on an article from Chuck Lawless about seven things Tom…
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Christmas Special, Part 2: A Story of Peace and Hope with Dan Hurst
Merry Christmas from the Revitalize and Replant podcast. In part 2 of our Christmas Special, Dan Hurst shares a personal and powerful Christmas story from his…
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Christmas Special, Part 1: The Story of Christmas from Luke 2 with Dan Hurst
Merry Christmas from the Revitalize and Replant podcast. In part 1 of our Christmas Special, Dan Hurst reads Luke 2, sharing the story of Christmas and…
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How to Leave a Church Well
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about how to leave a church well—in a way that honors Christ, loves His people, and protects your own spiritual health…
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Bad and Good Reasons to Leave a Church
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock walk through bad and good reasons to leave a church, drawing from H.B. Charles Jr.’s article, “When It’s Time to Leave a Church.”…
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10 Reasons Pastors’ Kids Stray
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk honestly about why many pastors’ kids (PKs) struggle spiritually or walk away from the faith, using Chuck Lawless’s article…
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6 Ways to Earn Trust as a Pastor
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock talk about how pastors can earn trust in their congregations, especially in revitalization and replanting contexts. If you’re a…
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How to Make a Big Impact in a Small Town: Part 2
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock continue their conversation on how churches can effectively reach small towns and rural communities, using the Converge article…
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How to Make a Big Impact in a Small Town: Part 1
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock unpack practical ways churches can reach small towns and rural communities, drawing from the Converge article, “10 Ways to Reach…
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Thanksgiving Special: 5 Things Every Pastor Should be Thankful For
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss a few reasons why pastors should be thankful this holiday season. Some Highlights: Be thankful that God called you to be…
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Revitalize and Replant LIVE at the 2025 Replant Summit
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst record a live episode from the 2025 Replant Summit answering listeners’ questions. What decisions or circumstances…
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5 Preaching Tips from the Puritans
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Kevin DeYoung for some helpful tips on preaching from the Puritans. Puritan preaching was characterized…
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5 Sure Ways to Fail in Leading Church Revitalization
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some sure-fire ways to fail in revitalization. Some Highlights: Lack of humility Lack of patience Lack of faith Lack of…
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7 Ways to Grow in Your Preaching
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss some simple tips from H.B. Charles for improving your preaching. Some Highlights: Read Pray Think Write Love Rest Live…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Feel Uncomfortable in Church This Weekend
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless about why pastors and church leaders should feel uncomfortable in church. Some Highlights…
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8 Reasons Many Churches are in Decline
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Thom Rainer that addresses why so many churches are in decline and how leadership development is key to…
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12 Balancing Acts in Ministry You Might Face This Week
Mark Clifton and Mark Hallock discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on some areas that create tension in ministry. Some Highlights: Doing pastoral care vs…
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Raising Up Next-Gen Leaders with Brandon Moore
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Brandon Moore, who leads network partnerships for the NAMB Replant Team, to discuss what it looks like…
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Reaching the Next Generation with Brandon Moore
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Brandon Moore, who leads network partnerships for the NAMB Replant Team, to discuss ministry to the…
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Urban Ministry with Colin Pugh
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Colin Pugh, the urban strategist on the North American Mission Board’s Replant Team. Some Highlights…
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Rural Ministry with Andy Addis
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Andy Addis, the rural strategies coordinator at the North American Mission Board, to talk about some…
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Transformational Discipleship with Andy Addis
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst are joined by Andy Addis, the rural strategies coordinator at the North American Mission Board, to discuss…
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Discerning a Call to Ministry
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss Jason K. Allen’s book, Discerning Your Call to Ministry. Some Highlights: Do you desire the ministry? Does…
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How to Make First-Time Guests Feel Welcome
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways to show Christlike hospitality to first-time guests. Some Highlights: Take initiative and pursue…
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Pastor, Don’t Waste Your Discouragement
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways that pastors can minister through their own discouragement. Some Highlights: Discouragements are…
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Should We Go Back to Sunday School?
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk about why churches should consider moving back toward traditional Sunday School. Some Highlights: To grow in…
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Ten Lessons from Old-Fashioned Sunday School
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst share some insights for small groups and Sunday School from Chuck Lawless. Some Highlights: The small group’s purpose…
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Ministering to Toxic People
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss how to minister to toxic people in your church. Some Highlights: The Gossip/Talker The Exploder The…
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More Pastoral Warning Signs
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Garrett Kell, on the topic of dangerous signs in the life of a pastor. Some Highlights…
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Pastoral Warning Signs
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Garrett Kell, discussing the danger signs in the life of a pastor. Some Highlights: Isolation…
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How Not to Help a Sufferer
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Gavin Ortlund on some ways that pastors unintentionally hurt those who are already suffering…
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11 Ways to Lead a God-Glorifying Weekly Worship Gathering
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some ways to help inject new life into the weekly worship gathering. Some Highlights: Make sure the gathering…
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AI or No AI?
Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss some of the benefits and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in sermon preparation. Potential Benefits…