The Center for Transforming Engagement Podcast
Center staff hosts conversations about changes that serve a common good — and a higher good.
We talk with ministry leaders, counselors, academics, practitioners, and more to learn about how change happens as we pursue transforming engagement. Each season explores a single aspect of transforming engagement.
Connecting Youth Ministry Leaders and Mental Health Professionals with Rev. Amanda Rigby and Dr. Elizabeth Watters | Youth & Campus Ministry Burnout
In our country, the undeniable truth is that a mental health crisis is profoundly affecting youth and families. What if there was a more robust connection between youth ministry leaders and mental health professionals? Could this create a supportive environment for young people and those caring for them?
Recognizing the Signs of Burnout and Prioritizing Personal Well-Being with Charlie Conder | Youth & Campus Ministry Burnout
This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of burnout, understanding the manifestation of stress in one’s body, and the need for a more holistic approach to leadership. We also touch on the role of leaders in creating a culture that values self-care, open communication, and supporting one another.
Introduction to Youth and Campus Ministry Burnout Podcast with Matt Wiggins
Youth ministry can be a revolving door, with an average staffing turnaround of just 18 months. People step into these leadership roles for various reasons – a stepping stone to their next calling, a deep-seated passion, or sometimes a blend of both. This season, we’ll be delving into the distinct challenges that leaders in youth and campus ministry encounter.
Church After Mars Hill – Where Do We Go Now? with Joel Kiekintveld
As we come to the close of this conversation about The Church After Mars Hill, and the end of this season of the podcast, what are we to do now?
Characteristics of Toxic Church Culture with Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
In toxic church cultures such as Mars Hill or Willow Creek, the marks include narcissism, fear, institution creep, false narratives, loyalty culture, celebrity culture, and a focus on leadership culture. On the other hand, tov cultures are characterized by empathy,...
Intersection of Art, Expression, and Theology in the Modern Western Church with Dr. Chelle Stearns
What if we shifted away from using artistic expression as a transactional or manipulative tool, solely flowing from the stage to the congregation?
Challenging the Traditional Megachurch Model; How to be the Church in Our Own Neighborhoods with Dr. Dwight Friesen
This conversation challenges the traditional megachurch model, which often relies heavily on attracting new members for economic prosperity. Instead, it encourages us to explore how to be church in our current contexts and locations.
Creating Psychologically Healthy Spaces within Faith Communities with Dr. Doug Shirley
Our conversation explores strategies for creating psychologically healthy spaces within faith communities, emphasizing the importance of two-way dialogue, accountability, openness, and honesty.
Constructing Non-Violent Churches within Evangelical Culture with Dr. Joel Aguilar
This week, host Joel Kiekintveld is joined by Dr. Joel Aguilar to talk about how we can construct our churches in a non-violent way by looking at scripture through the lens of the forgiving victim.
Intersection of Whiteness and the Power Dynamics within Evangelical Church Culture with Dr. Ron Ruthruff
When examining the story of Mars Hill, there exists an underexplored theme of race and Whiteness. In his book "After Whiteness," Dr. Willie Jennings defines Whiteness as the embodiment of a self-sufficient man who embodies possession, mastery, and control. Driscoll's...