הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Church Answers (2024)

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The Future of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only): Two Views 11:11

3d ago11:11

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he looks at their future in American demographics from two opposing perspectives. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” b…

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Podcast 327 -- Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:1-16 51:57

5d ago51:57

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The Sermon on the Mount is at once an inaugural address, a list of promises and expectations, a mission statement, and a vision for a new type of Kingdom. It seems to set impossible expectations, but suggests these expectations can be met through the power of the Holy Spirit and a spirit-driven community. This week, the fellows begin a comprehensiv…

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Getting the Gospel to the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) Before They Join the Church 10:48

3d ago10:48

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he addresses how CHRINOs become members of the church without being Christians. He also offers concrete steps to prevent this reality from occurring in your church. Resources: Chaney & Associa…

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How Can the Church Reach the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:11

3d ago11:11

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the three major groups of CHRINOs: churched CHRINOs, cultural CHRINOs, and unchurched CHRINOs. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory “The CHRINO…

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Why Do We Even Have CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:50

10d ago11:50

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the cultural and church-related factors that caused this large demographic to form. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory “The CHRINO: Christian i…

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The Three Major Groups of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) 10:49

10d ago10:49

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the three major groups of CHRINOs: churched CHRINOs, cultural CHRINOs, and unchurched CHRINOs. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory “The CHRINO…

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Who Are the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:08

10d ago11:08

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Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he provides a profile of the CHRINOs. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Everything Church Resource Directory “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer Know Your Church The Hope…

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Podcast 326 -- Sandwiched Between Commitments Exodus 20:12, 2 Corinthians 12:14 1:04:50

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The Sandwich Generation describes adults from the ages of 40 to 59 who are caught between supporting minor children and aging parents. We focus on the aging parent caregiving part of this and the stress it can bring to Christian households. How do we honor the commandment to “Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12) while at the same recog…

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Opportunities for Significant Cost Saving, Part 3 10:27

17d ago10:27

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Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this third episode, he looks at how many churches save a lot of money by moving some of their staff and functions to work-from-anywhere. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sponsor: Focus o…

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: The Accountability Issue, Part 2 10:42

17d ago10:42

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Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this second episode, he tracks how some churches are making sure those who work outside the church facilities are held accountable. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sponsor: Focus on you…

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Non-Ministry Staff, Part 1 10:10

17d ago10:10

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Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this first episode, he examines its impact on non-ministry staff. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sponsor: Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. Chaney & Associates — The…

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Podcast 325 -- What Counts is the New Creation Galatians 6:14-16 49:24

19d ago49:24

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The fellows wrap up their study of Galatians with guest Scotty Swingler, Students Pastor at Sugar Land Baptist Church. We talk about how freedom in Christ opens the door to agape love and fellowship, freedom from the cultural pressure to condemn others and fret about what other think of us. But most of all, we are free to put aside "playing church"…

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Rejoicing about Evangelistic Churches 10:10

24d ago10:10

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Though we still have a long way to go, we rejoice that many churches have renewed their emphasis and intentionality about evangelism. Thom celebrates these trends. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive” by Thom S. Rainer “Effective Evangelistic Churches” by Thom S. Rainer Know Your Church Report T…

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What Happened When the Public Invitation Died in Many Churches 10:26

24d ago10:26

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Thousands of churches once offered a public invitation at the end of a worship service. Thom looks at the unintended consequences of this decision. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Just as I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham” by Billy Graham The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sponsor: Focus on your ministry, we’ll focu…

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The Epidemic of Denial in Many Churches 11:17

24d ago11:17

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You can’t find solutions if you don’t admit you have a problem. Thom examines why many church members are in denial and offers a few suggestions to help them see the light. Resources: Chaney & Associates Know Your Church, Know Yourself, and Know Your Community The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Episode Sponsor: Focus on your mini…

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Podcast 324 -- Restoration > Cancellation Galatians 6:1-10 56:17

26d ago56:17

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Grace. compassion and empathy do not come naturally. Just look at the glee people have toward "cancelling" that latest personality who posts an ill-phrased or politically incorrect remark. Paul writes that restoration of sinners should be a principal aim among Christians, who should be first to understand that restoration with God was the undeserve…

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Leadership Assessment 11:26

1M ago11:26

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Thom takes three episodes to share what he sees missing in most sectors of the revitalization movement today. In this episode, he examines the crucial need to know if leaders are equipped to lead a revitalization effort. Resources: Chaney & Associates Church Revitalization Certification “The Church Revitalization Checklist: A Hopeful and Practical …

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Accountability for Evangelism 11:25

1M ago11:25

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Thom takes three episodes to share what he sees missing in most sectors of the revitalization movement today. In this episode, he shares good news about a renewed emphasis on evangelism, but he is concerned that this emphasis does not have inherent accountability. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Check out the Church Answers Chris…

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Culture Shift 10:50

1M ago10:50

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Thom takes three episodes to share what he sees missing in most sectors of the revitalization movement today. In this episode, he addresses the imperative for the church to make a culture shift before anything else takes place. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted…

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Podcast 323 -- Spiritual Fruit Salad Galatians 5:16-26 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Surrender to the Holy Spirit and fruit of the spirit--love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control--will follow. So it says plainly right here. Yet do we really believe that? Do we always hedge, depending on some aspect of our fallen human nature as a back-up to grace? Is it even possible to totally s…

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Why Your Pastor Search Process Is Not Working 9:51

1M ago9:51

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Churches are taking longer to find a pastor and are often growing frustrated in the process. Thom looks at the reasons for a broken search process and what your church might do to produce greater fruit. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian …

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Where Have All the Student Ministers Gone? 10:07

1M ago10:07

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They go by different titles: youth minister, student minister, family minister, and others. Regardless of the name, there is an acute shortage of these ministers. Thom shares why and what your church might do about the shortage. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill C…

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How to Get Stuck Church Members to Be Willing to Change 9:59

1M ago9:59

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It might be one of the most common questions Thom receives: How do I get church members to be willing to change? In the previous episode, Thom addressed the question, “Why?” In this episode, he addresses “What?” Resources: Chaney & Associates “Who Moved My Pulpit? Leading Change in the Church” by Thom S. Rainer The Hope Initiative Check out the Chu…

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Why Some Church Members Hold on to Traditions and Refuse to Change 9:48

1M ago9:48

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There are some key reasons why some church members will not change or why they don’t want their church to change. Thom shares these reasons so we can address the causes more than the symptoms. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Who Moved My Pulpit? Leading Change in the Church” by Thom S. Rainer The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Ch…

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What Churches in the 1990s Got Right 10:02

1M ago10:02

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We do not want to live in the past, and we don’t want to re-create the 1990s in our churches. But Thom offers some church practices we should still be doing. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and mi…

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When I Visited a Church and Was Asked to Stand and Greet People 10:41

1M ago10:41

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For those who know Thom, you know he is an introvert. You might also know he would rather have a root canal than experience the “stand and greet” time in a worship service. He recounts the time he visited a church and why he hopes he never has to return. Resources: Chaney & Associates “How the Stand and Greet Time Disappeared in Churches (And How t…

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Podcast 322 -- Paul's Cutting Remarks Galatians 5:1-15 56:51

2M ago56:51

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To grasp Paul's message it’s essential to understand what he means by “freedom.” In America, freedom means independence and self-actualization. Therefore we must be on guard of replacing slavery of the Law with slavery of identity, nation, culture, career and, most of all, ego. To Paul and the early Christians, freedom was liberation--not just from…

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Why Is There Gender Imbalance in Church Participation? Questions From Those Who Do Not Attend Church 10:43

2M ago10:43

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In this special series, Thom takes questions from people not connected to churches and answers them with a brief ten-minute response. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Membership Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry Episode Sponsor: …

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The Future of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only): Two Views 11:11

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Podcast 327 -- Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:1-16 51:57

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Getting the Gospel to the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) Before They Join the Church 10:48

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How Can the Church Reach the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:11

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Why Do We Even Have CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:50

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The Three Major Groups of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) 10:49

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Who Are the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? 11:08

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Podcast 326 -- Sandwiched Between Commitments Exodus 20:12, 2 Corinthians 12:14 1:04:50

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Opportunities for Significant Cost Saving, Part 3 10:27

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: The Accountability Issue, Part 2 10:42

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How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Non-Ministry Staff, Part 1 10:10

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Podcast 325 -- What Counts is the New Creation Galatians 6:14-16 49:24

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Rejoicing about Evangelistic Churches 10:10

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What Happened When the Public Invitation Died in Many Churches 10:26

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The Epidemic of Denial in Many Churches 11:17

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Podcast 324 -- Restoration > Cancellation Galatians 6:1-10 56:17

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Leadership Assessment 11:26

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Accountability for Evangelism 11:25

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What the Revitalization Movement Is Missing: Culture Shift 10:50

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Podcast 323 -- Spiritual Fruit Salad Galatians 5:16-26 1:02:33

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Why Your Pastor Search Process Is Not Working 9:51

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Where Have All the Student Ministers Gone? 10:07

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How to Get Stuck Church Members to Be Willing to Change 9:59

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Why Some Church Members Hold on to Traditions and Refuse to Change 9:48

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What Churches in the 1990s Got Right 10:02

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When I Visited a Church and Was Asked to Stand and Greet People 10:41

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Podcast 322 -- Paul's Cutting Remarks Galatians 5:1-15 56:51

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Why Is There Gender Imbalance in Church Participation? Questions From Those Who Do Not Attend Church 10:43

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