• Ministry Mentors & Marriage: Josh Howerton pt. 2
    Jun 3 2025

    Josh was so good, we brought him back another week! In this episode, join host Dave Stone as he continues his conversation with Pastor Josh Howerton, this time about ministry mentors, as well as the most important decision you can make as a pastor.

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    40 mins
  • Today's Digital Areopagus: Josh Howerton pt. 1
    May 27 2025

    In our modern cultural landscape, social media is where ideas are openly discussed & debated, and as a pastor, you might feel a call to engage! Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Josh Howerton to talk about when & how he uses social media to increase the kingdom. He also fills us in on the spiritual disciplines that keep him grounded. You don't want to miss this one!

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    46 mins
  • The Story You Don't Know with Max Lucado
    May 20 2025

    Can you guess which 70 year old pastor just got a tattoo to celebrate 50 years of grace?...it's Max Lucado! And on this episode, he sits down with host Dave Stone to talk about the impact of grace on his life & ministry, as well as what you can do what you're facing writers block.

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    55 mins
  • The Power of Boundaries: Kevin A. Thompson’s Approach to Faith, Family, and Leadership
    May 13 2025

    How do you lead a church without losing your family in the process? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson to unpack the crucial role boundaries play in ministry and parenting.

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    45 mins
  • Navigating Marriage & Ministry with Jud & Lori Wilhite
    May 6 2025

    Marriage & ministry are both full-time jobs, and it can be easy for pastors to get lost in the balance. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Jud & Lori Wilhite to talk about integrating your marriage and family with your ministry.

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    46 mins
  • Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Community with Ashley Wooldridge
    Apr 29 2025

    Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ is one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation, but they don't do it by focusing on the numbers. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down CCV senior pastor Ashley Wooldridge to talk about how leading with humility, generosity, and emotional intelligence cultivates biblical community.

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    Click here to see the results of Dave & Ashley's golf game!

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    57 mins
  • Football, Fentanyl, & Faith with Markus McFolling
    Apr 22 2025

    After a shoulder injury that dashed Markus Mcfolling's dreams of playing for the NFL, he became dependent on pain killers to numb his physical, mental, and spiritual pain. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Markus to hear his powerful transformation from a fentanyl addict to a devout Christ follower.

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    44 mins
  • Building the Best Church for Your Community with Rick Rusaw
    Apr 15 2025

    Far too often the focus of a church is internal, meaning that a great deal of emphasis is placed on the number of people and activities inside. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rick Rusaw as they discuss the importance of having an externally focused churches that are interested in getting people out into the community.

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    Check out Rick's ministry, Spire Network.

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    45 mins
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