This is the second in a series of two episodes on gossip and conflict. If you haven't heard episode 76, start there.Have you ever wondered why gossip spreads so easily—and why it’s so hard to stop once it starts?What if the key ...

Should every Christian and every church get vaccinated for the conflict virus? The virus I’m talking about doesn’t attack the body—it infects relationships. It spreads quietly, destroys trust, and divides churches.&nbs...

In this episode of Gleaning Mustard Seeds, you’ll hear the first chapter of the audible version of Fleecy Clouds: One Woman's Story of Surviving and Thriving after Childhood Abuse, by Gail Champion Barber and Alice Sullivan.Fleecy Cloud...

Most of us avoid talking about death—or about leaving a ministry—until we’re forced to. But what if preparing for both could bring peace instead of panic? In this episode, I’ll share lessons from planning my own funeral and my own e...

Moving to a new church and getting a new preacher is an exciting time. Many are convinced this’ll solve all the problems they've ever had, and everyone will live happily ever after.What if your “new” preacher—or your “new” church—co...