The final episode in the Lay Leadership series on giving thanks to your team and Aaron's final episode.

Aaron discusses the difficulties in managing people and tips to become a better leader.

Aaron is joined by Mike Croteau to discuss the pillars of his life that God revealed to him while fighting lupus. 

Aaron is joined by Rev. Neal Horner to discuss the importance of talking about financial wellness in the church.

Aaron discusses how ministry training also doubles as spiritual formation, and how to best prepare lay leaders for training.

Aaron discusses the importance of fully understanding a task if you are the one recruiting for it. Link to Doug Paul's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eOYRZy6yh2M7ZWHChY3ot?si=133b04be14074216

Dr. Aaron Perry addresses why it might be difficult to ask lay leaders to assume roles for the church and how to overcome those obstacles.

Dr. Aaron Perry continues his series on Lay Leadership by discussing how to cast your vision through multiple helpful and practical metaphors.

This week: Aaron discusses 3 theological convictions for both pastors and lay people to help them find their place in ministry. Aaron's email: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by his brother, Paul Perry, to discuss what it has been like to attend the same church for 25 years.

Aaron is joined by Rev. Alex Mandura to discuss how important self-care is for pastors. Link to financial website: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HEdnk1duWw68gnOu9FLCP?si=d564bc4cb2084e70

Aaron is joined by Dr. Gary Hartenburg to discuss how the teachings of Aristotle apply to modern day education. Link to Aristotle: Education for Virtue and Leisure: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/aristotle

Aaron is joined by Dr. Justin Bradbury to discuss the many aspects of mission and the connection that missional work gives Christians to the rest of the world. Dr. Bradbury's Email: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by Rev. Catherine Howie to discuss how key a role second chair leaders are for keeping balance in a congregation or workspace.

Aaron is joined by Heidi Haverkamp to discuss the elements of advent buried in the text of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and how it can help prepare us for Christmas. Link to Advent in Narnia: https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664261795/advent-in-narnia.aspx

Aaron is joined by Steven Eng to discuss how Christians can interact with politics and help promote public policies. Steven's Email: [email protected] to the NAE: https://www.nae.org/resources/Link to For the Health of the Nation: https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation-publication/ Link to Episode 67: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000428389337Link to Episode 226: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000556513381

Aaron is joined by John E. Johnson to discuss how we should incorporate God into our leadership principles. Link to Rooted Leadership: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/rooted-leadership

Dr. Aaron Perry muses over his time spent in Barbados, and how it inspired in him the metaphor of us being lost in the sea by the distractions of life.

Aaron is joined by Rev. Jack Lynn to discuss what the role of an interim pastor is, and helpful hints for this time of transition. Contact Rev. Lynn: [email protected]

Aaron is joined by Dr. Jeremy Grinnell to discuss personal redemption from self-inflicted wounds and regaining your life after a critical mistake. Link to The Bellowing of Cain: https://bellowingofcain.com/

Guest host Aaron Wilkinson talks with Reverend Jessica LaGrone to discuss how we wrestle with chaos and the plan God has for it. Link to Out of Chaos: https://www.christianbook.com/chaos-makes-things-broken-pieces-life/9780310119449/pd/0119449?event=ESRCG

Dr. Aaron Perry debunks some of the myths surrounding pastoral referral and gives some tips on how to refer well. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.amazon.com/Kairos-Care-Pastoral-Counseling-Encounters/dp/1501899112

Aaron is joined by Dr. Carolyn Moore to discuss how to encourage and support female leadership in the church. Link to When Women Lead: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/when-women-lead

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Williams to discuss his dissertation on the impacts local districts have in the church community.

Aaron is joined by Dr. Roger E. Olson to discuss what liberal theology truly is, the history behind it, and what it leads to. Link to Against Liberal Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Against-Liberal-Theology-Progressive-Christianity/dp/0310139430

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss how Christians interact with the U.S. and how to faithfully engage in conversations on patriotism. Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098 Link to Dr. Ward's episode on Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000539989323Link to Dr. Reyes' episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000529095205Link to Dr. Guretzki's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947?i=1000453850507

Aaron is joined by Rev. Eric Roemer to discuss the techniques found in "Strategetics" and how they can be applied in leadership. Link to The Strategics: https://www.amazon.com/Strategetics-Practical-Concise-Models-Leader/dp/B09R3D3BJH Contact Eric: [email protected]

This week we're revisiting an early episode where Aaron Perry interview Andy Crouch on power, weakness, and risk in leadership. Link to Strong and Weak: https://www.ivpress.com/strong-and-weak

Dr. Aaron Perry discusses Christ's examples of listening as healing and how we can surpass the barriers that stop us from being good listeners.

Dr. Aaron Perry discusses the importance of silence in spiritual life and examples of the Godliness of silence in scripture.

Dr. Aaron Perry uses his book Kairos Care to breaks down what it means to be a discipled person. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781501899119/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Darrell E. Hall to discuss the research he has conducted on generational preferences in the church. Link to Speaking Across Generations: https://www.ivpress.com/speaking-across-generations

Aaron is joined by Dr. Darrell E. Hall to discuss the importance of Inter-Generational Churches and the work it takes to preach to all generations. Link to Speaking Across Generations: https://www.ivpress.com/speaking-across-generations

Aaron is joined by Re. Dr. Kate Coleman to discuss her journey to leadership and elements that can often deter good leaders. Link to 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership: https://www.christianbook.com/deadly-leadership-overcome-defeating-behavior-ministry/kate-coleman/9780310119975/pd/0119975?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=church-supplies-20-40%7C0119975&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2uWXhYfn-AIVSsLCBB0kiAjaEAQYASABEgIHivD_BwE

Aaron is joined by Dr. Kwasi Kena to discuss why Bi-vocational ministry is valid and why it is actually beneficial to pastors. Link to Bivocational and Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194980030XLink to Free Digital Copy: https://books.atla.com/atlapress/catalog/book/82 

Aaron is joined by Jay & Tammy Daughtry to discuss their own personal experiences with Co-Parenting and the beautiful redemption that can come from it. Link to Co-Parenting International: https://www.coparentinginternational.com/Link to Co-Parenting Works!: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Parenting-Works-Helping-Children-Divorce/dp/0310325528Link to Recalibrate: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/recalibrate/ Follow Jay & Tammy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1heart2homes/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coparentinginternational/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Ed Love to dig into the message of the 7 churches in Revelations. Link to Revive: https://my.seedbed.com/product/revive-how-the-seven-letters-of-revelation-can-awaken-your-soul/

Aaron is joined by Jay & Tammy Daughtry to discuss why churches need to address unique families and give some great co-parenting tips. Link to Co-Parenting International: https://www.coparentinginternational.com/Link to Co-Parenting Works!: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Parenting-Works-Helping-Children-Divorce/dp/0310325528 Follow Jay & Tammy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1heart2homes/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coparentinginternational/

Aaron is joined by Al Lopus to talk about what makes workplaces flourish and how Christian organizations continuously appear on best places to work. Link to Road to Flourishing: https://www.ivpress.com/road-to-flourishingLink to Best Christian Workplaces Institute: https://www.bcwinstitute.org/

Aaron is joined by Barry Johnson to discuss the principles of polarity thinking and the importance of switching from Or-thinking to And-thinking. Link to And... Vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-Leveraging-Polarity-Paradox-Dilemma/dp/1610144570 Link to And... Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-Leveraging-Polarity-Paradox-Applications/dp/1610144597/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1610144597&psc=1

Aaron is joined by Dr. R. Robert Creech to discuss how men need to make room for women in leadership, and how Covid has affected church. Link to Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/pastoral-theology-in-the-baptist-tradition/402961 (Note: Apologies for the rough and sometimes unclear audio)

Aaron is joined by Dr. Myron Rolle to discuss his NFL and medical career and the paths that lead him there. Link to the 2% Way: https://www.zondervan.com/p/the-two-percent-way/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Ahmi Lee to discuss the relevancy of preaching and the importance of hearing feedback from your congregation. Link to Preaching God's Grand Drama: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-god-s-grand-drama/391620

Aaron is joined by Dr. R. Robert Creech to discuss how our theology effects the way we preach and teach. Link to Pastoral Theology in the Baptist Tradition: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/pastoral-theology-in-the-baptist-tradition/402961 (Note: Apologies for the rough and sometimes unclear audio)

Aaron is joined by Dr. Felicia Wu Song to discuss the effects of phone addiction and how to reduce our tendency to constantly check our phones. Link to Restless Devices: https://www.ivpress.com/restless-devices

Aaron is joined by pastor Lance Witt to discuss the need for pastors and leaders to take time to find peace and replenish. Link to Replenish: https://www.christianbook.com/replenish-leading-from-a-healthy-soul/lance-witt/9780801013546/pd/013546 Link to Your One Life: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/260824

Aaron is joined by Rev. Bernadette Haddad to talk about her journey with prison ministry and the ways you can get involved. Link to Mercy Unleashed: https://www.mercyunleashed.org/Link to Prison Fellowship: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/

Aaron Wilkinson is joined by Dr. Aaron Perry to discuss his new book and how to counsel and help others as a pastor or spiritual advisor. Link to Kairos Care: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781501899119/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Bob Kaylor to discuss what good transitions look like for pastors and their churches. Link to Your Best Move: https://my.seedbed.com/product/your-best-move-by-dr-bob-kaylor/

Guest host Aaron Wilkinson is joined by Dr. Diane Langberg to talk about her career as a therapist, and the corruption of power in the church and what we can do to help those affected by it. Link to Redeeming Power: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/41904 Link to Dr. Langberg's website: https://www.dianelangberg.com/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Matthew D. Kim to discuss why pastors need to preach about hard subjects and how to deal with the pain their members are facing. Link to Preaching to People in Pain: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/preaching-to-people-in-pain/396661

Aaron is joined by Dr. Stephen Elliott to discuss the changes in leadership style as the congregation grows. Link to Next Level Church: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/next-level-church-stephen-elliott/1140326393

Aaron is joined by Dr. Mike Tapper and pastor Marc Jolicoeur to discuss the trends in worship music in churches. Follow Marc: www.marcjolicoeur.com Follow Mike: https://www.swu.edu/academics/division-of-religion/flex-ministry-program/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tammie Grimm to discuss how pastors should be theological educators and how to teach during a crisis.

Aaron is joined by Dr. JP Moreland to discuss the spiritual worldview of Christians and Dr. Moreland's supernatural experiences. Link to Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles: https://www.christianbook.com/experience-miracles-instruction-inspiration-supernaturally-christ/j-p-moreland/9780310124191/pd/0124191?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C0124191&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4plq1V21wVa-uCf3Uvo1w9US9PpgczpOKFFHJYapRiVmQHQJwvNLhAaAvbMEALw_wcB

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tammie Grimm to discuss her research project of what it was like for pastors during the pandemic and the importance of Wesley's rules.

Aaron is joined by Dr. JP Moreland to discuss how to distinguish miracles from everyday coincidences. Link to Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles: https://www.christianbook.com/experience-miracles-instruction-inspiration-supernaturally-christ/j-p-moreland/9780310124191/pd/0124191?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C0124191&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4plq1V21wVa-uCf3Uvo1w9US9PpgczpOKFFHJYapRiVmQHQJwvNLhAaAvbMEALw_wcB

Aaron is joined by Dr. Brian Russell to discuss quiet prayer and the necessity of silence in our spiritual lives. Link to Centering Prayer: https://paracletepress.com/products/centering-prayer Link to Dr. Russell's Website: https://www.brianrussellphd.com

Aaron is joined by Dr. George Bassey, Sr. to discuss what good and bad leadership looks like in times of crisis. Link to Leadership Influence in Time of Crisis: https://outskirtspress.com/leadershipinfluence

Aaron is joined by Don Brewster of Agape International to discuss what they do to help victims of sex trafficking and how everyone can play their part to help survivors. Link to Agape International Missions: https://aimfree.org/tending-clouds/ Link to The Journey to Hope: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-journey-to-hope-phd-becca-c-johnson/1129477407 Link to Overcoming Emotions That Destroy: https://livingontheedge.org/product/overcoming-emotions-that-destroy-book/ Link to Nefarious Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFaDHgXPbUg

For New Years we are revisiting Aaron's conversation with Peter Scazzero on the importance of staying emotionally healthy.

This Christmas we're revisiting Aaron's conversation with Gerry Bowler on the history of Christmas and its traditions.

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Kaczor and Dr. Matthew Petrusek to discuss Jordan Peterson's influence on the spread of Biblical teachings. Link to Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Peterson-God-Christianity-Meaningful-ebook/dp/B095J3SB9M

Aaron is joined by Dr. Hans Boersma to discuss what it is like being a Theologian and the importance of Theology for Christians. Link to Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew: https://www.ivpress.com/five-things-theologians-wish-biblical-scholars-knew

Aaron is joined by Dr. Scott Burson to discuss how Christians should communicate with others in these divisive times and about the human superpower that is empathy. Link to All About That Bass: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-about-the-bass-scott-r-burson/1139585609

Aaron is joined by Dr. Mark Wilson to discuss what elements help to make a church successful. 

Aaron is joined by Dr. Louis Markos to discuss a Platonic way of looking inward that is not self-centered, but God-centered. Link to On the Shoulders of Hobbits: https://www.amazon.com/Shoulders-Hobbits-Virtue-Tolkien-Lewis/dp/0802443192/ref=asc_df_0802443192/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266120610675&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16453838406884245189&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016386&hvtargid=pla-570010025891&psc=1Link to From Plato to Christ: https://www.christianbook.com/christ-platonic-thought-shaped-christian-faith/louis-markos/9780830853045/pd/853043?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-0-20%7C853043&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2-a0kd6d9AIVAzI4Ch0ILQSUEAQYAiABEgKnqfD_BwE

Aaron is joined by Dr. Wesley Hill to discuss the importance of the Lord's Prayer and how the Bible teaches us to pray.Link to The Lord's Prayer: https://lexhampress.com/product/175815/the-lords-prayer-a-guide-to-praying-to-our-father

Aaron is joined by Dr. Louis Markos to discuss how Plato impacts modern society and why Christians should not shy away from philosophy. Link to From Plato to Christ: https://www.ivpress.com/from-plato-to-christ

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss how we can both encourage our leaders and keep them accountable to the tasks at hand.Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098Link to I Am a Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Leader-Women-Discover-Calling/dp/164158176X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i%20am%20a%20leader%20angie%20ward&qid=1570225011&sr=8-1

Aaron is joined by Dr. Angie Ward to discuss the importance of discovering that you're a leader and finding confidence in that. Link to I Am A Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Leader-Women-Discover-Calling/dp/164158176X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i%20am%20a%20leader%20angie%20ward&qid=1570225011&sr=8-1 Link to When the Universe Cracks: https://www.navpress.com/p/when-the-universe-cracks/9781641584098

Aaron is joined by detective J Warner Wallace to discuss his investigative work on the life of Jesus and the historical evidence in the books of the Bible. Link to Person of Interest: https://www.christianbook.com/person-interest-matters-rejects-bible-ebook/j-wallace/9780310111283/pd/114261EB Link to Cold Case Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1434704696/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=coldcasechris-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1434704696&linkId=8b4ac9fcb16ebe37059784de1c809414

Aaron is joined by Dr. David Bauer to discuss the book of Acts and what we are to learn from the examples of the apostles. Link to The Book of Acts as Story: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-book-of-acts-as-story/383141

Aaron is joined by Rev. Gloria Azikiwe to talk about her perspective on God and how attending Wesley Seminary has helped to shape her faith. Link to The Crucifixion: https://www.christianbook.com/crucifixion-understanding-the-death-jesus-christ/fleming-rutledge/9780802875341/pd/875341?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-20-40%7C875341&p=1179710&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLDikDyoB8Qav_JVxLnAE0NsNXRc1GTFlf0wEnnAPYA06TnQfipAG2RoC7IIQAvD_BwE Link to The Cross of Christ: https://www.ivpress.com/the-cross-of-christ 

Aaron is joined by Dr. Craig Keener to give some examples of miracles in the modern age. Link to Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts: https://www.christianbook.com/miracles-credibility-new-testament-accounts-vols/craig-keener/9780801039522/pd/039522?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=academic-60-80%7C039522&p=1179710 Link to Miracles Today: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/miracles-today/407220

Aaron is joined by Dr. Craig Keener to discuss the nature of miracles and how we respond to them in the modern day. Link to Miracles Today: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/miracles-today/407220

Aaron is joined by Dr. Michael Ward to discuss the importance of Lewis' work: The Abolition of Man, and to help readers ease into it.Link to After Humanity (Free copy of Abolition of Man included): https://store.wordonfire.org/collections/just-added/products/after-humanity

Aaron is joined by Lance Ford to discuss some of the misconceptions that readers can pull from his book and what is truly in the text.Link to The Starfish and the Spirit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-starfish-and-the-spirit-lance-ford/1137648157?ean=9780310098379

Aaron is joined by Lance Ford to discuss better leadership in the church and dealing with church leaders who could be abusing power.Link to The Starfish and the Spirit: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-starfish-and-the-spirit-lance-ford/1137648157?ean=9780310098379

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to finish their discussion on the importance of the role of a pastor in a funeral.Link to Funerals: For the Care of Souls: https://lexhampress.com/product/197377/funerals-for-the-care-of-souls

Aaron is joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss the importance of funerals as a pastoral leader and the common evangelical misconception of hell. Link to Funerals: For the Care of Souls: https://lexhampress.com/product/197377/funerals-for-the-care-of-souls

Aaron is joined by Dr. Anneke Stasson to discuss the roles of women throughout church history and the incredible life of Ida B. Wells. Link to Women in the Mission of the Church: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/women-in-the-mission-of-the-church/393021

Aaron is joined by Dr. Terry Cross to discuss the purpose of people in ministry and to give encouragement to pastors.Link to Serving the People of God's Presence: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/serving-the-people-of-god-s-presence/392181Link to Lee University School of Religion: https://www.facebook.com/leeUSOR

Aaron is joined by Dr. Holly Beers to discuss what life was like for women in First Century Ephesus, and how Christians played an interesting and counter-cultural role in child-rearing.Link to A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman: https://www.ivpress.com/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-greco-roman-womanLink to The Followers of Jesus as a Servant: https://www.amazon.com/Followers-Jesus-Servant-Disciples-Luke-Acts/dp/0567656527

Aaron is joined by Rev. Mitchell Hescox and Dr. Jeremy Summers to discuss the importance of caring about the environment and how that in turn is caring for our neighbor. Explore the Evangelical Environmental Network: https://creationcare.org

Aaron is joined by Dr. Derwin Gray to discuss why a multi-ethnic church and leadership is essential to the Gospel. Dr. Gray talks about some of the methods he uses to work with and better understand a team of leaders of other ethnicities. Link to Building a Multi-Ethnic Church: https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/9781400230488/building-a-multiethnic-church/Link to Dr. Gray's Podcast: https://www.derwinlgray.com/marinate-on-that-podcast

Aaron is joined by Peter Scazzero to discuss the importance of staying emotionally healthy and what the Bible says about humility.Link to Mr. Scazzero's book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Discipleship-Christianity-Transformation/dp/0310109485Link to The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast: https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/podcast/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes to discuss how we can understand and celebrate cultural identities, and the importance of narrative justice.Link to Becoming All Things: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/becoming-all-thingsLink to Dr. Reyes Website: https://michelleamireyes.com

Aaron is joined by Dr. Chris Bounds to discuss the common misconceptions of holiness and what it truly means to pursue sanctification. Link to Dr. Bounds' sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnSQF7hU8Og Link to Dr. Bounds' article: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol62/iss2/3/

Aaron is joined by Dr. Amanda Drury to discuss the importance of testimony in our lives and how we can better understand our own story. Link to Dr. Drury's book: https://www.amazon.com/Saying-Believing-Necessity-Adolescent-Development/dp/0830840656

Today Aaron is joined by Sheila Wise Rowe to discuss how racial trauma effects and harms people and the steps we can take to start healing. Link to Sheila's book: https://www.ivpress.com/healing-racial-trauma

Aaron is joined by Dr. Derwin L. Gray to discuss how to build a multi-ethnic church and the lack of diversity in the American church. Link to Dr. Gray's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400230489?pd_rd_r=c628a90c-0a21-4972-85b8-8455a726f941&pd_rd_w=QSpTl&pd_rd_wg=TJXfc&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pf_rd_r=JNX972PJVJHWMZ208GEA&ref_=pd_gw_unk

Today Aaron is joined by the president of Open Doors ministry to discuss the persecuted church around the world and how we can help those in need. Follow Open Doors: https://www.opendoorsusa.org

Aaron is joined by Justin Giboney Esq. and Dr. Colleen Derr to discuss Justin's book Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful and Civic Engagement. Follow Justin: Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-Conviction-Campaigns-Faithful-Engagement/dp/083084810X The AND Campaign: https://www.andcampaign.org Listen to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-church-politics-podcast/id1289898626

Today Aaron meets with Doug Paul and discusses his new book: Kingdom Innovation for a Brave New World. Link to book: https://dougpaul.org/readyornot/

#179 Dr. Matthew LaPine: Theological Psychology by Aaron Perry

#177 Rev. Dr. Charles Thurman: Maintaining Your Center Through Honesty and Transparency by Aaron Perry

#175 Dr. Tim Morey: Church Planting without Losing Your Soul by Aaron Perry

#174 Rev. Dan Reiland: Being a Confident Leader by Aaron Perry

#173 Dr. Timothy Tennent: A Theology of the Body by Aaron Perry

#172 Dr. Eric Hallett: Changing Contexts and Fundraising by Aaron Perry

#171 Rev. Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell: Healthy Social Media Habits by Aaron Perry

#170 Dr. Dave VanDrunen: Politics When You're Not in Charge by Aaron Perry

#169 Dr. Lucy Peppiatt: Scripture's Vision for Women by Aaron Perry

#168 Dr. Barbara Kellerman: Lust and Leadership by Aaron Perry

#167 Jonathan Pageau: Symbols, Myth, and the Bible by Aaron Perry

#166 Dr. Ed Smither: Mentoring insights from Augustine by Aaron Perry

#165 Dr. Hendrik Van der Breggen: Untangling Pro-Choice Arguments by Aaron Perry

#164 Dr. Bart Bruehler: Letting the Bible Surprise Us by Aaron Perry

#163 Rev. Jonathan Dodson: Beatitudes for Today by Aaron Perry

BEST OF: Robert George: Considering Marriage, Abortion, and Money by Aaron Perry

BEST OF: Dr. Gerry Bowler: Christmas by Aaron Perry

#162 Dr. Ralph Enlow: Good Greatness by Aaron Perry

#161 Laurie and Matt Krieg: Impossible Marriages by Aaron Perry

#160 Dr. Tod Bolsinger: Resilient Leadership by Aaron Perry

BEST OF: Dr Harold Senkbeil: Our lives are Hidden by Aaron Perry

#159 Dr. Beth Seversen: Why Young Adults are Leaving the Church by Aaron Perry

#158 Dr. Dan Freemyer: Leadership Lessons from Samuel by Aaron Perry

#157 Dr. Carolyn Weber: Sex and the City of God by Aaron Perry

#156 Dr. Gordon Smith: What Does it Mean to Lead in a Secular Age? by Aaron Perry

#155 Dr. Amanda Benckhuysen: The Good News of Eve by Aaron Perry

#154 Dr. Dan Freemyer: Leadership Lessons from Judges by Aaron Perry

#153 Dr. Chris Bounds: Why Sexual Ethics Matters by Aaron Perry

#152 Drs. Chris Bounds and Patrick Eby: Does Church History Matter? by Aaron Perry

#151Pastor Daniel Rife: Sunday Reset by Aaron Perry

#150 Dr. Tim Perry: What can we Learn from the Pope by Aaron Perry

#149 Rev. Mark Brewer: Navigating a New Season by Aaron Perry

#148 Dr. Jeremy Summers: Properly Ordering Loves by Aaron Perry

#147 Dr. Jeremy Summers: Spiritual Formation of Dallas Willard by Aaron Perry

#146 Dr. Abson Joseph: Conversation about Peter by Aaron Perry

#145 Dr. Mel Lawrenz: Discussing Grief by Aaron Perry

#144 Rev. Dr. Efrem Smith: A Motivators Skill by Aaron Perry

#143 Pastor Ebony Small :You're Meant to Shine by Aaron Perry

#142 Dr. John C. Lennox: The Future of Humanity by Aaron Perry

#141 Dr. Matthew Sleeth: A Conversation about Suicide by Aaron Perry

#140 Ron Dart: The Map of our Life by Aaron Perry

#139 Rev. Ben Last: Adopting a Church by Aaron Perry

#138 Dr. David Koyzis: What you Believe About Politics Matters by Aaron Perry

#137 Dr. Larisa Levicheva: Everything is Meaningless by Aaron Perry

#136 Dr. Sandy Richter: Can Christians be Environmentalists? by Aaron Perry

#135 Dr Colleen Derr: Communication in a Post COVID World by Aaron Perry

#134 Dr. Benjamin Gladd: Favoring Scripture by Aaron Perry

#133 Michael McAfee: Millennials, What is the Bible About? by Aaron Perry

#132Pastor Jay Kim: Analog Church by Aaron Perry

#131 Pastor Don Everts: How to Create Spiritually Vibrant Homes by Aaron Perry

#130 Dr. Stan Jones: Understanding Genetic Makeup by Aaron Perry

#129 Dr. Barbara L. Peacock: Understanding Soul Care by Aaron Perry

#128 Dr. Lacy Finn Borgo: Spiritual Conversations with Children by Aaron Perry

#127 Dr. Louis Markos: The Roles Literature plays in our Lives by Aaron Perry

#126 Dr. Nathan Finn:The Difference between History and the Past by Aaron Perry

#125 Dr. Jamie Aten and Mr. Kent Annan: Disaster Preparedness by Aaron Perry

#124 Rev. Allan Summers: Replacing a Beloved Leader by Aaron Perry

#123 Jason Thacker: The Age of AI by Aaron Perry

#122Julia Beazley: The Problem of Pornography by Aaron Perry

#121 Dr. Brian Edgar: The Value of Play by Aaron Perry

#120 Rev. Elizabeth Glass Turner: The Importance of Theological Education by Aaron Perry

#119 Dr. Hunter Baker, Political Thought in the Christian Tradition by Aaron Perry

#118 Ken Schenck, Priscilla Hammond, Eric Roemer: How do you think? by Aaron Perry

#117 Mary Jo Sharp: From Atheist to Apologist by Aaron Perry

#116 Rev. Sam Allberry: The Myths of Singleness by Aaron Perry

#115 Dr. Greg Forster: Understanding the Church and the Economy by Aaron Perry

#114 Bethany McKinney Fox: Healing Ministry - Creating Space for Special Needs in the Church by Aaron Perry

#113 Fresh Text- Wesley Seminary Crossover by Aaron Perry

#112 Dr. Bob Burns & Dr. Donald Guthrie: Redeeming politics - Advice for Church Leaders by Aaron Perry

#111 Dr. Scot McKnight: Redefining Pastorship in the 21st Century by Aaron Perry

#110 Dr Harold Senkbeil: Our lives are Hidden by Aaron Perry

#109Pastor Steve McVey of Dirt Roads Network: Ministry in Rural America by Aaron Perry

#108 Dr. Matt Friedman: Evangelism, What Comes to Mind? by Aaron Perry

#107 Pastor James Jackson: Grounded in Prayer by Aaron Perry

#106 Dr Safiyah Fosua: If only I can... by Aaron Perry

#105 Dr David Guretzki: Christian Voting by Aaron Perry

#104 Dr Colleen Derr: Days in the life of a Woman in Church Leadership by Aaron Perry

#103 Professor Mike MacNeil: Stories of Personal Evangelism by Aaron Perry

#102 Dr. Dave Ward: Getting Preachers a Day Off by Aaron Perry

#101 Dr. C Stephen Evans: Why Philosophy Matters by Aaron Perry

#100 Ken Schenck: Transitions, Education, and the Will of God by Aaron Perry

#99 Tammie Grimm: The Risky Life of Discipleship by Aaron Perry

#98 Dr. John Drury: Why pray? by Aaron Perry

#97Dr. John Drury: What is Prayer? by Aaron Perry

#96Dr. Nenetzin Stoeckle: Pastors, Spouses and the Church (Part 2) by Aaron Perry

#95Pastor Dan Leroy: Holiness and the Wesleyan Church by Aaron Perry

#94 Rev. Justin Bradbury: Church Planting with Immigrant Peoples by Aaron Perry

#93 Dr. Nenetzin Stoeckle: Pastors, Parenting and the Church (Part 1) by Aaron Perry

#92 Lisa Fields: Women Defending the Faith by Aaron Perry

#91 Costi Hinn: Leaving the Prosperity Gospel by Aaron Perry

#90 Professor Nancy Pearcey: Worldviews and Women Apologists by Aaron Perry

#89 Jeffrey Wallace: Pastoring Teens of a "Why?" Generation by Aaron Perry

#88 Dr. Robert Creech: Family Systems, Self, and Leadership by Aaron Perry

#87 Coach Jordan Langs: Leadership, Care, Culture and Football by Aaron Perry

#86Dr. Craig A. Evans: Facing Hard Questions about the Bible by Aaron Perry

#85 John Perkins: Diner Conversations by Aaron Perry

#84 Dr. Phil Tallon: The Problem of Evil by Aaron Perry

#83 Immigration Mission Team: Putting a Face on Asylum Seekers by Aaron Perry

#82 Elizabeth Perkins: John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation by Aaron Perry

#81 Dr. Brian Bantum: Race and Bodies and our Stories by Aaron Perry

#80 Tammy Ross: Special Needs Ministries by Aaron Perry

#79 Dr. Roland Martinson: Elders Rising– Ministry for and from the Aging by Aaron Perry

#78 Dr. Robert Haynes: Why Short Term Mission? by Aaron Perry

#77 Chris Morton: New Forms of Church by Aaron Perry

#76 Andrew Sprock: Poverty, Relationship, Responsibility by Aaron Perry

#75 Rev. Jon Wiest: Getting a Band Together by Aaron Perry

#74 Dr. Sondra Wheeler: Holiness and Loneliness in Pastoral Ministry by Aaron Perry

#73 Dr. Abson Joseph and Dr. Ken Schenck Part 2: Ask a NT Scholar by Aaron Perry

#72 Dr. Abson Joseph and Dr. Ken Schenck Part 1: Ask a NT Scholar by Aaron Perry

#71 Dr. Katherine Douglass: Forming Faith in Teens by Aaron Perry

#70 Dr. Vincent Bacote: Theology and Public Life by Aaron Perry

#69 Dr Daniel Marrs: Learning from the Ancients by Aaron Perry

#68 Ron Blue: Good News About Money by Aaron Perry

#67 Galen Carey: Civil Action and Christians by Aaron Perry

#66 Dr Miranda Cruz: Bonhoeffer and Hildegard for Today by Aaron Perry

Live @ TheGathering: Kevin Myers by Aaron Perry

Live @ TheGathering: Pete Scazzero by Aaron Perry

Live @ TheGathering: Josh McNall by Aaron Perry

Live @ TheGathering: Troy Evans by Aaron Perry

Live @ TheGathering: Gabriel Salguero by Aaron Perry

#65 Dr. Nancy Nason- Clark: Domestic Violence and the Church by Aaron Perry

#64 Dr. Karen Swallow Prior : Read Well. Live Well. by Aaron Perry

#63 Dr. Gerry Bowler- A Christmas Expert by Aaron Perry

#62 Aimee Byrd: Friendship Between Men And Women by Aaron Perry

#61 Dr. Larisa Levicheva-Joseph and Dr. Dan Freemyer: Part 2, Questions About The Old Testament.mp3 by Aaron Perry

#60 Dr Larisa Levicheva Joseph And Dr. Dan Freemyer: Part 1 , Questions About The Old Testament by Aaron Perry

#59 Dr. Lenny Luchetti: Preaching With Empathy by Aaron Perry

#58 Dr. Christena Cleveland: Tips For Holiday Table Talk by Aaron Perry

#57 Dr. Kathleen Patterson: Servant Leadership Is For The Brave by Aaron Perry

#56 Dr. Adam Johnson: What Does The Death Of Jesus Mean? by Aaron Perry

#55 Kevin Mannoia: Holiness And Integrity by Aaron Perry

#54 Aaron M. Renn: Men, Pastors, Preachers, Church by Aaron Perry

#53 Dr. Dalene Fisher And Dr. Josh McNall: Introducing Jordan Peterson by Aaron Perry

#52 Richard And Nathan Foster: Some Things Can't Grow Fast by Aaron Perry

#51 Rev. Tanya Nace: You're Not Making A Difference by Aaron Perry

#50 JR Forasteros And Brannon Hancock: Empathy For The Devil by Aaron Perry

#49 Dr. Richard Beck: The Devil, Spiritual Warfare, And Hope by Aaron Perry

#48 Jerome Van Kuiken: Superheroes And The Human Nature Of Christ by Aaron Perry

#47 Dr. Tim Perry: Mary And 21st Century Discipleship by Aaron Perry

#46 Obianuju Ekeocha: Pro-Life, Pro-Africa, Anti-Neocolonialism by Aaron Perry

#45 Shelli Warren: Leadership Lessons From Business World by Aaron Perry

#44 Bernie Van De Walle: Holiness, A Theological Introduction by Aaron Perry

#43 Miles Welch: Working With Emerging Pastors by Aaron Perry

#42 Miles Welch: Emotional Intelligence by Aaron Perry

#41 Daniel Hill: White Awake- An Honest Look At What It Means To Be White, Part 2 by Aaron Perry

#40 Dr. Daniel Hill: White Awake- An Honest Look At What It Means To Be White, Part 1 by Aaron Perry

#39 Dr. Scot McKnight: Being Open To The Holy Spirit by Aaron Perry

#38 Dr. Jerry Walls: Is There Moral Truth? by Aaron Perry

#37 Matthew Deprez: What You DON'T Need To Do When Growing Young, Effective Leaders by Aaron Perry

#36 Matthew Deprez: Growing Young, Effectively Reaching Youth by Aaron Perry

#35 Dr. Dan Freemyer: Tough Questions From The Old Testament by Aaron Perry

#34 Dr. Lydia Hughes Evans: Organizational Poverty by Aaron Perry

#33 Dr. Sarah Ruden; Augustine's Confessions by Aaron Perry

John Drury, Aaron Perry, Colleen Derr

John Drury, Aaron Perry

#31 Rev. Andrea Summers: Ruby Woo Tour by Aaron Perry

John Drury, Aaron Perry

#30 Rev. Andrea Summers: Sacred Alliance by Aaron Perry

John Drury, Aaron Perry

#29 Dr. Frank A. Thomas: Preaching Dangerous Sermons by Aaron Perry

John Drury, Aaron Perry, Ken Schenck

#28 Tara Beth Leach: Emboldened A Vision For Empowering Women In Ministry by Aaron Perry

FRESH TEXT EP3: John 10 11 - 18 by Aaron Perry

#27 Gwen Jackson: Unforced Rhythms And The Spiritual Life by Aaron Perry

John Drury, Aaron Perry, Joy Moore

#26 Laurel Buckingham: Fuel For The Leader- Part 2 by Aaron Perry

#25 Laurel Buckingham: Fuel For The Leader - Part 1 by Aaron Perry

FRESH TEXT is a discussion about the upcoming gospel passage from the revised common lectionary. We hope to help you think about how the passage might preach that coming Sunday. Allow us to be a part of your preaching preparation for the week- and enjoy.

#24 Patrick Eby: The Heart Of Charles Wesley's Theology by Aaron Perry

#23 Andy Crouch: Power, Weakness, and Risk in Leadership by Aaron Perry

#22 Katelyn Beaty: Women And Work by Aaron Perry

#21 Todd Wilson: Mere Sexuality by Aaron Perry

#20 Marc Cortez: What Does It Mean To Be Human? by Aaron Perry

#19 Laurence Croswell, Mark Wilson, & Jeff Wallace: Leaving After 20+ Years by Aaron Perry

#18 Robert George: Considering Marriage, Abortion, and Money by Aaron Perry

#17 Phillip K Phillip: Seeing God In Tragedy, Life, And Work by Aaron Perry

#16 Gordon T. Smith: Institutional Intelligence by Aaron Perry

#15 Mark Gorveatte: Leading Like Wesley by Aaron Perry

#14 Frederica Mathewes-Green: Accepting God's Forgiveness by Aaron Perry

#13 Chip Arn: Evangelizing And Ministering To 65+ by Aaron Perry

#12 Deb Haarsma: Science And God by Aaron Perry

#11 Dr. Wesley Hill: Spiritual Friendship by Aaron Perry

#10 Beth Felker Jones: Sex and the Body by Aaron Perry

#9 Dr Andy Bannister: Considering The New Atheism by Aaron Perry

#8 Dr. Steve DeNeff and Dr. Laura Catlin: Preaching Biblically To A Church In Exile by Aaron Perry

#7 Trevor Sutton: Why Should I Trust the Bible? by Aaron Perry

#6 Dr. Jo Anne Lyon: Interfaith Dialogue by Aaron Perry

#5 President Colleen Derr: Transformational Communication by Aaron Perry

#4 Dr. Andy Bannister: Is the Bible Reliable? by Aaron Perry

#3 Dr. Andy Bannister: Engaging Muslims Faithfully by Aaron Perry

#2 Rod Dreher: A Counter-Cultural but Not Cloistered Church by Aaron Perry

#1 Dr. Tim Furry: Teaching Teenagers in a Secular Age by Aaron Perry