085: Two Unconventional Truths About Leadership
Tuesday April 2, 2019 |Today on The Pod, we tackle two ideas that many ministry leaders have a difficult time accepting. First, we’re joined by Jeanne Stevens who reminds us that with God all things are possible—but He never intended for us to live as though we are limitless. Then Ryan Leak sits down with guest hosts Holly Crawshaw […] Read more
084: Tips & Hacks for Special Needs Ministry
Tuesday March 19, 2019 |It’s no secret that parenting is an emotional rollercoaster. One moment you’re beaming with pride over a job well done and the next you’re asking yourself how your darling angel turned into such a hooligan. For all the ups and downs of being a parent, families with special needs deal with all that and more. […] Read more
083: Helping Students Develop a Prayer Life and Relationship with God
Tuesday March 5, 2019 |Spiritual habits are important—there’s not a Next Gen leader out there who will argue with that. We all agree we want students actively pursuing a relationship with God. But for most students, the idea of reading the Bible or having an active prayer life can feel unattainable or just plain boring. On today’s episode of […] Read more
082: Leading Your Team Through Change
Tuesday February 19, 2019 |Today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast is being aired in memory of Craig Jutila. An integral part of the Orange family, Craig was an advocate of church, family, and ministry, as well as a champion for pastors all across the country. Craig was incredible at leading change and shaping teams, and that’s what he’ll […] Read more
081: What Keeps Marriages Together
Tuesday February 5, 2019 |There’s a reason that we call getting married “tying the knot.” When two people vow to love each other forever, in front of God, their lives join together in a bond that feels unbreakable. However—like all knots—over time our marriages can get frayed and even loosen. Healthy churches and healthy marriages are deeply and intricately […] Read more
080: Techniques for Getting the Best Out of Your Team
Tuesday January 22, 2019 |We’ve all heard the joke, “Ministry would be easy if not for the people.” We all have days that can feel frustrating or out of sync—like when you’re overwhelmed by your workload or those on your team aren’t speaking the same language. In those moments we wonder if it might be easier to just go […] Read more
079: Accomplishing More by Doing Less
Tuesday January 8, 2019 |The new year is a popular time for saying “yes.” “Yes” to more family time. “Yes” to exercise. “Yes” to getting plenty of rest. But what if this year, you could accomplish all these things and more because of a decision to say “no” instead? Today on The Pod, Frank Bealer and EJ Swanson join […] Read more
078: Gen Z, Small Groups and Singing: The Best of Ashley Bohinc
Tuesday December 18, 2018 |It’s a bittersweet day here at the Think Orange Podcast as we celebrate and commemorate Ashley Bohinc’s last show as a regular host (don’t worry though, she’s not going far!). In honor of the self-proclaimed “lead singer of the podcast,” Dave and Ashley are recapping Ashley’s most insightful, moving and musical contributions to the show. […] Read more
077: Dealing with Burnout, Cynicism, and Isolation as a Ministry Leader
Tuesday December 11, 2018 |We travel all around the country, talking to thousands of leaders, and over and over we hear stories of burnout, cynicism, and isolation. In today’s interview-only episode of The Think Orange Podcast, Carey Nieuwhof dives into issues affecting many young leaders and pastors today. Through the framework of his new book Didn’t See It Coming, […] Read more
076: Creating a Volunteer-Led Marriage Ministry
Tuesday November 27, 2018 |If you want to reach the heart of a kid, then you have to reach the heart of his or her parents. And the number one way to do that? Care about their marriage. Today on The Pod, we talk about how to incorporate a marriage ministry into your church that’s not only effective, but […] Read more
