What's Good?
"What's Good" is a conversation about best practices and stories of encouragement for church leaders and ministers. We talk to leaders in a variety of fields to get a sense of what they see as "good" through the lens of their faith. Listeners will hear ideas and ways to connect the church and community.
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Episodes
33 episodes
Cultivating Community and Hope in Church Leadership: Insights from Tyler Tankersley
Discover how Tyler Tankersley fosters authentic community and spiritual growth in church leadership. Learn valuable insights from his journey at Ardmore Baptist Church.In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a vibrant community in chur...
Thoughts on Revitalize Your Church's Youth and Children's Ministry: 5 Insights from Chris Thomas
Learn how to breathe new life into your church's youth and children's programs. Discover actionable insights from Chris Thomas, a pastor committed to community engagement and faith formation.In today's fast-paced world, churches often s...
What’s Good About Ministry: Insights from Reverend Preston Clegg
Learn how to connect faith to everyday life through meaningful ministry practices. Discover insights from Reverend Preston Clegg, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, as he shares the challenges and joys of ministry ...
How to Lead with Compassion and Courage: Lessons from Bishop James Dixon
Discover how Bishop James Dixon inspires transformation in communities through courage and compassion. Learn practical insights on leading with faith and authenticity.In today’s world, many are questioning the role of the church and how...
Rediscovering Community in a Changing World with Emily Hull-McGee
Discover how First on Fifth navigated change, embraced new identities, and fostered community growth through innovative leadership and open conversations. In today’s dynamic world, many churches face the challenge of adapting to ch...
Loving Your Neighbors with Stephen Cook
In a world where many churches struggle to connect with their communities, Second Baptist Church in Memphis stands out as a beacon of hope and clarity. His approach emphasizes the importance of meaningful relationships, community engagement, an...
Finding Your Voice in Ministry with Kristen McAtee
Rev. Kristen McAtee is pastor of First Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri. She has been faithful to her call in ministry that has seen many forms, but now she finds herself in the Senior Pastor role. This is a fun listen as she explains findi...
Special Guest: NY Times Bestselling Author Michelle Icard
Michelle knows a little something about helping parents journey through adolescence with their teenagers. Fun fact, a lot about leadership can be informed using many of the same skills. This isn't to suggest you are leading, nor should you trea...
We're Back for Season 3
That's right, the next evolution of this podcast is here, and it still focuses on what's good ion the world, in ministry and in church. Look, by focusing on what's good, we are not saying that things are not hard or difficult or messy. We...
Colin Kroll: Why Calling Matters to Young Adults
Join me for a conversation as we discuss the fifth and final question in a series of conversations about how CBF is seeking to serve the interests of and learn from young adults. This final conversation is with CBF's Young Adult Min...
Sharon Felton: Why Advocacy Matters to Young Adults
Join me for a conversation as we discuss the fourth question in a series of conversations about how CBF is seeking to serve the interests of and learn from young adults. This fourth conversation is with CBF's Congregational Advocacy...
Jay Kieve: Why Biblical Literacy Matters to Young Adults
Join me for a conversation as we discuss the third question in a series of conversations about how CBF is seeking to serve the interests of and learn from young adults. This third conversation is with CBF's Director of Ministerial T...
Alisha Seruyange: Why Gathering Matters to Young Adults
Join me for a conversation as we discuss the second question in a series of conversations about how CBF is seeking to serve the interests of and learn from young adults. This second conversation is with CBF's Young Baptist Event Spe...
Laura Ayala: Why Service Matters to Young Adults
Join me for a conversation as we discuss the first question in a series of conversations about how CBF is seeking to serve the interests of and learn from young adults. This first conversation is with CBF's Coordinator of Global Missions,...
Artist and Advocate Genesis Be Talks about the her story and expressions of faith
Genesis Be is a powerhouse voice in the fight for racial justice, including reconciliation work in her home state of Mississippi. She speaks with a powerful voice...
Judge Ashleigh Dunston joins Brian to talk about Faith, Vocation, and Restorative Justice
Judge Dunston is driven by deep principles inspired by her family and her faith. She is a remarkable steward of our communities through the justice work she has given her life to. Learn more about Judge...
Mark DeVries on Youth Ministry...the past and the future
Ministry Incubator founder, among other various glorious titles, Mark DeVries is no stranger to many in youth ministry. He cares deeply for young people and the church. That has carried over into his work with young adults and ministry incubati...
Dr. Amy Hinkelman discussing the COVID Future
Dr. Amy Hinkelman, my Campbell University colleague, joins me to talk about COVID, and its ups and downs. She's not into predicting what COVID will do next, but rather ways that we can be smart and faithful as we care for the most vulnerable, o...
Aaron Niequist on Reimagining Worship and Ministry...what it means to give thanks for the steps within our spiritual journey
It is easy to leave one chapter of our life behind and discount it, even apologize for it. It is much harder but far healthier to give thanks for lessons learned and growth, while also recognizing where there was hurt or even toxicity. Aaron ta...
Keith Mannes on Finding Joy in Ministry after Christian Nationalism
Rev. Keith Mannes served as a pastor for nearly 30 years until he faced a dilemma - serve a church that supported something he didn't feel matched the Gospel or walk away. “
Kenda Creasy Dean on what is in the water as we drift towards a new shore in ministry.
Further down you can find Kenda's official bio, but first a quick word about this podcast. The last two years of the pandemic have loosened some bolts that we thought might not be possible for ministry. Not only that, it showed us that ma...
Ashley Stephenson on Story, Calling and Being
Ashley joins Brian to discuss her vocational journey from studying to be a minister to off ramping that endeavor only to find herself doing ministry in the beautiful context of photography. As the owner of
Money and Ministry with Mark Elsdon of Rooted Good
Mark is the author of We Aren’t Broke: Uncovering Hidden Resources for Mission and Ministry. He is also an entrepreneur, pastor, consultant, and speaker. He is co-founder of
Why Does Everything Seem to be Moving so Fast with Andy Root
It feels like life is moving ever faster. Perhaps it isn't life at all but rather our inability to be present, to define time in sacred terms, not at Silicon Valley speed. Join me for a great conversation with the man who lives rent-free inside...
Liminal Spaced between Congregants and Community with Rev. Andy Hale
Rev. Andy Hale is a pastor, award-winning podcaster, doctoral student, and dad. He knows a bit about how we connect with one another and how thin the space is between us. Yet, that thin space seems like a great divide in many relationship...