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Why Churches Are Struggling More and More to Find Staff

July 02, 2026 11:25am 21 min

In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle a growing challenge for churches across the country: finding qualified staff. What once seemed routine—posting a position and waiting for candidates—has become far more difficult. Thi...

Why Can't Pastors Talk About Politics?

June 30, 2026 12:32pm 25 min

Happy 250th America! Josh and Sam get political on this episode.

The Burge Report: Are Non-Denominational Churches Just Southern Baptists in Disguise?

June 26, 2026 12:25pm 28 min

In this episode, Ryan Burge and Sam explore the rise of non-denominational Christianity and ask a provocative question: are non-denoms essentially just Southern Baptists without the label? Drawing on recent survey data, ...

The Ongoing Shortage of Student Pastors (Where Did They Go?)

June 23, 2026 12:41pm 21 min

Many churches are asking the same question: “Where have all the student pastors gone?” In this episode, Josh and Sam explore the ongoing shortage of youth ministers and the structural reasons behind it.

The Church Summer Slump: What Every Pastor Should Know

June 18, 2026 4:36pm 21 min

Many pastors feel it every year: “I hate summer attendance!” In this episode, Thom and Sam unpack real-world insights gathered from conversations with pastors across the country about the predictable, and sometimes preve...

The Top Ten Most Common Low Attendance Days in Churches

June 17, 2026 10:26am 17 min

Every church has them—the Sundays when attendance predictably drops. Drawing from feedback from over 400 church leaders, Josh and Sam break down the most common low-attendance days and why they occur.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Bible Translation Committee (What Really Happens)

June 11, 2026 12:54pm 27 min

Sam welcomes Dr. Nijay Gupta to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. He is a senior translator for the New Living Translation, a Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, and the author of several academic books incl...

The Reality of Church Hoppers: A Pastor's Honest Perspective

June 09, 2026 6:03pm 23 min

Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why this happens and how leaders should respond. If you’ve faced it, you ar...

Why Members Leave Their Church and Never Come Back

June 04, 2026 1:19pm 28 min

In this episode, Thom and Sam explore one of the most sobering questions church leaders face: Why do formerly active members quietly disappear for good? After years of research with people who once attended faithfully bu...

Why Some Pastors Stay for Decades (and Thrive in Their Churches)

June 03, 2026 3:43pm 19 min

In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what sets apart pastors who stay at one church for ten, twenty, or even thirty years and still lead with energy and joy. Long-tenured pastors aren’t just “hanging on.” They’ve built ...

Why Some Pastors Stay for Decades (and Thrive in Their Churches)

June 02, 2026 1:18pm 20 min

In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what sets apart pastors who stay at one church for ten, twenty, or even thirty years and still lead with energy and joy. Long-tenured pastors aren’t just “hanging on.” They’ve built ...

The Hyper-Traditionalist Movement in Church Architecture (Is Anyone Really Building Churches This Way?)

May 28, 2026 3:56pm 26 min

Sam interviews Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group. A growing number of church leaders, architects, and donors are reconsidering what sacred space should look like. In this episode, we explore th...

The Church “Fault Lines” That Could Become Ministry Tsunamis

May 27, 2026 11:22am 25 min

In this episode, Josh and Sam use a striking metaphor to talk about church health: fault lines and tsunamis. Just like unseen shifts beneath the ocean floor can trigger devastating waves, hidden weaknesses inside a churc...

The Burge Report: Boomers Can’t Save Us Forever: The Hard Truth About Church Demographics

May 22, 2026 9:59am 24 min

In this episode, we break down Ryan Burge’s demographic analysis of American Protestant churches and the uncomfortable math behind membership decline. Using age-distribution data across major denominations, Burge argues ...

What Churches Should Do About Inactive Members

May 20, 2026 11:19am 23 min

In this episode, Josh and Sam address a widespread reality in many churches: bloated membership rolls and shrinking attendance. Across North America, millions of names remain on church rolls even though those people have...

Are Sunday Morning Service Times Changing? What the Data Says About the Future of Church Worship Schedules

May 14, 2026 12:57pm 28 min

For decades, 11:00 a.m. was the “sacred hour” of church life—the assumed, unquestioned start time for Sunday worship. But that era is fading fast. In this episode, Thom and Sam unpack the data and on-the-ground observati...

What to Say (and Not Say) Immediately After a Church Crisis

May 12, 2026 1:10pm 27 min

When a crisis hits a church, the first few hours can either build trust or break it. In this episode, Sam interviews crisis communication expert Amy Whitfield and walks through what to say (and not say) immediately after...

Crucial Commitments: 5 Simple Decisions That Members of Healthy and Growing Churches Make

May 05, 2026 11:15am 26 min

Churches that are laser-focused on these five commitments tend to experience a continuous cycle of healthy church growth, while churches that allow the urgency of the moment to distract them from these commitments tend t...

How to Become Your Pastor's Favorite Church Member

May 04, 2026 12:11pm 30 min

Josh and Sam discuss what makes an ideal church member from the pastor's perspective. They pull some descriptions from some of their favorite members and talk about what they love about them.

The Best Board and Trustee Structure for Churches

April 30, 2026 5:27pm 24 min

While some church power struggles stem from bad actors, a more common cause is blurred lines. In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle one of the most common sources of church dysfunction: confusion between what the board sh...

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