This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast addresses the issue of church leaders comparing their progress to others on social media, particularly around the new year. Todd Rhoades encourages listeners to focus on their unique circumstances a...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses how feelings of routine and stagnation in ministry roles can lead to dissatisfaction. He suggests that a change in perspective, rather than a change in job, might reinvigo...

In this episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of goal setting in ministry, contrasting it with corporate practices. He emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and focusing on directional rather than destination goals in ministry sett...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the evolving expectations of ministry staff in the wake of significant societal shifts. He emphasizes the need for church leaders to adapt to new 'ministry math,' prioriti...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of setting and maintaining New Year's goals within the unique demands of ministry work, particularly upon returning to the office after the holidays. T...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of leaving room for surprises and divine interruptions in church planning. While strategic planning and organization are essential, giving space for u...

In this New Year's episode, the podcast addresses the metaphorical baggage people carry into the new year and the importance of shedding that weight to run life's race effectively. The host emphasizes the need to release past burdens, such as unre...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the focus is on the importance of identifying and ending non-productive practices within church ministries as a strategy for growth in 2026. While creating and building are often celebrated, the...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the pressures church leaders face to constantly improve and perform. He emphasizes that churches need authentic leaders who are honest, present, and growing, rather than i...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades talks about changing perspectives on the New Year within church ministry. Rather than viewing January as a return to zero, where ministry leaders might feel the same fatigue and dra...

This podcast episode discusses the unique emotions felt the day after Christmas, specifically for church staff, who often experience a post-Christmas crash after the intense holiday season. The host advises against making significant decisions on ...

In this special Christmas Day episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades reflects on the complex emotions of the holiday, discussing how true joy can coexist with pain and sorrow. While Christmas often feels heavy and complicated fo...

In this Christmas Eve episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades emphasizes the significance of unnoticed, behind-the-scenes ministry work. He uses the example of anonymous figures in the Christmas story, like the stable owner who m...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the presence of chaos during the Christmas season, especially for ministry leaders. Drawing parallels between modern-day holiday chaos and the chaos surrounding the nativi...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the concept of waiting, not as a passive state of frustration, but as a sacred practice. He highlights the biblical figures Simeon and Anna, who exemplify active, hopeful w...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the hosts explore the seemingly illogical journey of Mary and Joseph in the Christmas story, drawing parallels to modern-day experiences of following God's path that might feel unclear or confus...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the overlooked challenges faced by Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing the reality of following a divine calling that doesn't match initial expectations. The episode pa...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the surprising choice of shepherds as the first to witness the birth of Jesus. Despite their low social status, they were entrusted with a sacred moment. The episode encou...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of unsung heroes in ministry, highlighting Joseph from the Nativity story. Joseph, often overlooked, is portrayed as a model of silent, faithful service, mu...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades introduces the 'Unwrapped' Christmas series, examining often-overlooked aspects of the Christmas story that highlight how God works through chaos and disruption. Rhoades encour...

This podcast episode discusses the undervalued method of leadership shadowing for church staff development. Todd Rhoades explains how allowing staff to observe leaders in real-time situations can be more beneficial than traditional training method...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses how churches can better manage overwhelming ministry demands by implementing a temporary 'ministry triage team.' This team helps prioritize tasks by distinguishing be...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of having a written culture code for church staff teams. He explains how an unwritten culture code can lead to confusion, misalignment, and burnout, and pro...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the negative impact of prolonged hiring processes on church staff. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum, transparency, and communication during extended se...

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the limitations of personality assessments and the importance of addressing deeper team dynamics in avoiding personality clashes that can harm workplace culture. He e...