Leadership is a relational process, especially in a local church setting where most people are volunteers. Pastors, elders, and leaders can't command people—they earn followership through trust, honor, and respect. When people sense that God is working through their leaders, it motivates them to follow. How can leaders build trust and cultivate relationships that inspire others to follow? Listen to this insightful conversation in Epsiode 8 of the Church Talk podcast out on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple! #ChurchTalkpodcast #Leadership #ChurchLeadership" Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqPKFjPb-oE

Sexuality is often seen as merely physical, but it is deeply spiritual. The longing for oneness and intimacy isn't just a human desire—it’s part of God’s original design for us. Before the fall, Adam and Eve experienced perfect intimacy with God, without hiding. Our understanding of sexuality points both backward to Eden and forward to what God has in store for us in the future. What does true intimacy look like from a biblical perspective? Listen to this thought-provoking discussion on the Church Talk Episode 7: Beautiful Biblical Spirituality on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple! #ChurchTalkpodcast #BibleStudy #SpiritualSexuality Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS3IsmXJtYY

The Song of Solomon offers profound insights into God's design for love and relationships. It’s more than just poetic imagery—it reveals a deeper truth about love, longing, and our connection to one another." While many view the Song of Solomon as a symbol of Christ’s relationship with the Church, it also beautifully reflects the longing and love found in marriage—taking us back to the original relationship in Eden. This profound analogy invites us to consider how we are called to love and cherish one another in the way God intended. For a deeper look at the biblical perspective on relationships, listen to Episode 7: Beautiful Biblical Sexuality on Church Talk available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple! #ChurchTalkpodcast #BibleStudy #MarriageInScripture #BiblicalSexuality Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaa54ASH2bM

How do we trust God deeply after experiencing trauma? It’s not easy when our hearts are filled with questions like, "God, where were you when this happened?" Trauma can erode our ability to trust God fully, even when we desire to. Often, people don’t have a safe space to process their pain, so they bury it instead. But healing and trust can begin when we find find safe spaces in community and take comfort in scripture. Want to explore how to rebuild trust in God after hurt and trauma? Make sure to tune into Episode 6: Emotional Healing on Church Talk! Available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple. #FaithJourney #HealingFromTrauma #ChristianPodcast #ChurchTalkpodcast Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZHaaaIe4t8

Ever wondered how to make your faith resonate with today's world? In the first episode of Church Talk with Dr. Joe Kidder, Martin Hanna breaks down the importance of relevance in our Christian witness. By looking at how the apostle Peter thoughtfully addressed the pressing questions of his time, we learn that our faith should be both Christ-centered and contextually relevant. Tune in to explore how you can make your faith speak to the real-life issues people face today. Available now on Spotify, Apple & YouTube. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UcYi068yrE