Episodes

  • Spirit-Led Strategy: Smarter Church Decisions Without Losing Your Soul with Yolanda Stewart

    Spirit-Led Strategy: Smarter Church Decisions Without Losing Your Soul with Yolanda Stewart
    Jul 24 2025
    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. Fortunately, our guest Yolanda comes through loud and clear, and you won’t want to miss the incredible insights she shares. Thanks for your grace and enjoy the conversation! Do you ever feel […]
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    37 mins
  • Why Your Church Isn’t Seeing Christmas Growth

    Why Your Church Isn’t Seeing Christmas Growth
    Jul 21 2025
    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 aren’t good enough. In this final installment of our 3-part summer series on planning for Christmas, Rich Birch unpacks the real reasons why churches miss the mark—and […]
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    10 mins
  • Why Your Church Staff Might Be Out of Alignment (and How to Fix It) with Devin Goins

    Why Your Church Staff Might Be Out of Alignment (and How to Fix It) with Devin Goins
    Jul 17 2025
    Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Devin Goins, Executive Pastor of Strategic Development at Biltmore Church in western North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing churches in the country. Is your church growing but you’re struggling to keep your team aligned and rowing in the same direction? Tune in as Devin outlines a […]
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    38 mins
  • 3 Churches That Leveraged Christmas Well … and What You Should Copy This Year

    3 Churches That Leveraged Christmas Well … and What You Should Copy This Year
    Jul 14 2025
    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 special Christmas planning series, Rich Birch unpacks three real-life examples from churches that didn’t leave Christmas up to chance—and saw incredible results. These churches represent different regions and contexts, […]
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    10 mins
  • Dream Again: A Church’s Journey from Debt to Deep Impact with Mike Winger

    Dream Again: A Church’s Journey from Debt to Deep Impact with Mike Winger
    Jul 10 2025
    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 area. What does it take to launch a bold new vision while carrying the weight of financial obstacles? Tune in as Mike unpacks the multi-year process that led to Mosaic’s Unlimited campaign—one […]
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    31 mins
  • Why Christmas Can Still Be the Biggest Service of the Year At Your Church

    Why Christmas Can Still Be the Biggest Service of the Year At Your Church
    Jul 7 2025
    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 strategic moment in the church calendar for reaching new people, even in a post-pandemic world. Drawing on compelling stats and years of experience helping churches grow, Rich makes a compelling case […]
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    10 mins
  • Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone

    Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone
    Jul 3 2025
    Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Charles Stone, seasoned pastor, author, and leadership coach. Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of ministry? Looking for biblical practices that can help reduce anxiety and fuel long-term health? Tune in as Charles shares insights from his latest book, Stress Less, blending timeless biblical […]
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    30 mins
  • Reaching Gen Z Starts with Rethinking Church with Russ Ewell

    Reaching Gen Z Starts with Rethinking Church with Russ Ewell
    Jun 26 2025
    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 California and founder of Deep Spirituality. How can churches meaningfully engage and empower the next generation of leaders? With campuses across Silicon Valley and a deep commitment to developing future leaders, […]
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    33 mins