The Church Renewal Podcast
The Church Renewal Podcast is a conversation for church leaders eager to see our churches refreshed by the gospel. The only fully sufficient reason that today dawned is that Jesus is yet gathering a people and using the church to do it. Come and join us as we dig into the ways Jesus is renewing his church.
Episodes
91 episodes
Are You Brave Enough to Ask Jesus What's Wrong With Your Church? Part 3 of a discussion with Dr. Ken Quick
Dr. Ken Quick of Blessing Point Ministry continues his conversation with Matt and Jeremy about how Jesus speaks to His church as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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29:30
When Jesus Disciplines His Church: Learning from History to Move Forward (Conversation 2 of 3 with Dr. Ken Quick)
The Church Renewal Podcast explores how congregations can address their corporate history and discipline in the second part of our discussion with Dr. Ken Quick of
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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25:34
Jesus Still Writes Letters (And Your Church Should Read Them): A Conversation with Dr. Ken Quick (Part 1)
Dr. Ken Quick of Blessing Point Ministries joins us to discuss how Jesus speaks to churches corporately, not just to individuals, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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18:58
It All Starts TOMORROW!!
Season 3.5 drops tomorrow. That means in less than 24 hours, you’ll hear the conversations that wouldn’t stay quiet. Church renewal isn’t just an idea—it’s a process, and we’re still in it with you. Get ready for insights, challenges, and maybe...
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Picking Up Where We Left Off
We’re back. Season 3.5 of *The Church Renewal Podcast* launches this Thursday. This isn’t a new season—it’s an unfinished one. We’re picking up the conversations that were too big to leave behind. If you care about the future of your church, yo...
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The Conversations that Couldn't Wait
"Some of the best conversations happen *after* the episode ends. That’s why Season 3.5 exists—to bring you the insights we couldn’t leave behind. This time, we’re sitting down with church revitalization leaders like Tom Harris from Interim Past...
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We thought we were done... But we weren't!
You know that feeling when you finish a great conversation… but later, you realize there was so much more to say? That’s exactly what happened when we wrapped up Season 3 of *The Church Renewal Podcast.* So, we’re back for a mid-season release—...
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What is the Future of the Church Renewal podcast?
Hey! It’s me again. Are you wondering what the future of the Church Renewal Podcast is? What ideas and topics are still out there waiting to be explored. Well, we wanted to scratch that itch for you and bring you a quick update on where we are ...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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2:36
Will Flourish Place Outside of the PCA?
We are jumping back into your podcast feed to bring you a bonus episode, cuz we love you. Today I sit down with Matt Bohling to ask him If Flourish Coaches work with churches outside of the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). Spoiler alert, i...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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7:49
Why is the Transitional Period So Important to the Life of the Church?
I bet you were not expecting another bonus episode from your favorite two Flourish voices were you? That’s okay, we’re full of surprises! Today we are giving you a big picture, yet short conversation. We are talking about why the transition per...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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13:11
Where Did the Flourish Model Come From?
Surprise! I’m back with another bonus episode from Flourish Coaching. This conversation between me and Matt is a bit more retrospective and historical. As the Executive Director of Flourish Coaching, Matt Bohling’s personal story and life exper...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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20:10
What are the Advantages of Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 2
Today we are going to take a second look at the broader church transitioning field and I’m going to ask Matt about the specifics that distinguish Flourish coaches from other organizations that work in this same space. You might be surprised by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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12:06
Next Steps
Today we are talking about next steps. How can your church get involved with Flourish Coaching? What is the process for partnering with Flourish Coaching either for consulting, or for obtaining a transitional pastor? We are going to talk throug...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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21:05
The GRACE Analysis
You’ve probably never heard of a GRACE analysis. This tool developed by Ken Preddy provides a structure that you can use to develop a clearer picture of the most important areas in your church to address. More than just identifying pain points,...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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20:15
What Are the Advantages to Using a Flourish Transitional Pastor? Part 1
Okay, As we come to the end of the third season of the Church Renewal Podcast we have talked a lot about the ministry of Flourish Coaching. But what about the wider field of church transition? Are there other organizations that work in this spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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18:34
Case Study: Hallowed Story
We have already heard a "horror storyabout when the transition process fails. And, as I said in the last episode, we are intentionally doing a little ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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15:16
The Sacred Assembly
We’ve dealt with a lot of heavy issues so far in season three. So, as we come around the final bend, we are going to take a breather and recover a little. We are going to start by talking about the “Sacred Assembly” If you haven’t heard of this...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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26:26
The Humanity- Part 3
This is the third and final installment of “The Humanity” deep-dive. We have already looked at the personal impact to the transitional pastor and his wife. Today we are going to consider the family and kids of the pastor. There are some unique ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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17:55
Flourish Transitional Pastor: Vetted, trained, Coached - Part 2
In today's episode we are bringing you the second half of the “Vetted, Trained, Coached” mini-series. We are going to pick up our conversation about the work that Flourish does as a ministry to train and prepare their coaches to be effective in...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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15:41
Case Study: Horror Story
What happens when a church health assessment falls on deaf ears, leading to an unexpected closure? Matt, our guest, shares his poignant journey through the trials of unsuccessful church transitions, offering a candid look at what went w...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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26:14
Power Dynamics and Conflict
Ever wondered how power dynamics shape the health of your church community? Join us as we explore the complexities that arise when certain individuals or families hold sway over church decisions, potentially disrupting harmony within le...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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29:32
The Humanity: Part 2
Today we are bringing you Part 2 of our three part mini series called “The Humanity” where we look at the impact and cost to the life of the transitional pastor and his family. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet you can find it in the episod...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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24:10
Flourish Transitional Pastors: Vetted, Trained, Coached - Part 1
In today’s episode we are bringing you the first part of a a two-part mini series called, “Vetted, Trained Coached”. In this deep-dive we are going to unpack the process that all Flourish Coaches go through in order to be ready and able to guid...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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24:09
The Humanity: Part 1
In today’s episode we are bringing you the first part of a a two-part mini series called, “Vetted, Trained Coached”. In this deep-dive we are going to unpack the process that all Flourish Coaches go through in order to be ready and able to guid...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:37