The Resilient Pastor
by Barna Group
75 | Ger Jones on Evangelism that Listens First
About this podcast
Join pastors Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller as they invite leaders to think out loud together about the challenges and opportunities of leading a church in a rapidly changing world. In each episode, they will have a conversation about church leadership and the challenges pastors are facing. Then, they’ll share a conversation with a pastor, church leader, thinker or theologian about the health of the pastor, the state of the church and what it looks like to love well and lead faithfully.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 81 episodes
- 75 | Ger Jones on Evangelism that Listens First · 1 h 6 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Glenn Packiam sits down with Ger Jones to explore how pastors can help their churches recover a renewed vision for evangelism. Drawing from his…
- 74 | Esau McCaulley on Preaching Truth with Biblical Integrity · 57 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sharon Miller sits down with Esau McCaulley to explore what it means for pastors to preach truth with biblical integrity while navigating…
- 73 | Stewarding Authority & Creating a Culture of Feedback · 48 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this host-led episode, Rich Villodas, Sharon Miller, and Glenn Packiam explore what it means to steward authority well in pastoral leadership. From the subtle…
- 72 | Luke and Anna Hellebronth on Worship Leadership & Alignment · 1 h 17 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sharon Miller sits down with Glenn Packiam and worship pastors Luke and Anna Hellebronth to explore the relationship between senior pastors and…
- 71 | Jay Kim on AI, Tech, & Ministry · 56 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Glenn Packiam sits down with pastor and author Jay Kim to explore how church leaders can navigate technology and AI with wisdom and clarity…
- 70 | Leading with Your Board of Elders · 37 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas and Sharon Hodde Miller explore what it looks like to lead well with your board of elders. Drawing from personal…
- 69 | Edgar Sandoval on Leading Through Change & the Impact of Global Missions · 1 h 3 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Glenn Packiam sits down with Edgar Sandoval, president and CEO of World Vision, to explore what it means to lead through change while staying…
- 68 | Tyler and Kirsten Staton on Sustaining Spiritual Formation & Connection in Marriage · 1 h 2 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail Rich Villodas sits down with Tyler and Kirsten Staton for a candid conversation about staying connected in marriage while navigating the demands and transitions…
- 67 | Gabe and Jeanette Salguero on Pastoring Families in a Changing Culture · 58 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rich Villodas joins pastors Gabe and Jeanette Salguero to discuss what it means to pastor families in today’s church with greater awareness and…
- 66 | The Relationships of Today’s Pastors with David Kinnaman · 45 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rich Villodas, Glenn Packiam, and Sharon Hodde Miller join Barna CEO David Kinnaman to unpack new research on pastoral relationships. The…
- 65 | Bryan Loritts on the Future of Preaching · 58 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail Sharon Hodde Miller sits down with Bryan Loritts to discuss the future of preaching and why knowing your congregation is essential for faithful communication…
- 64 | Discipling Your Church in Generosity · 33 min · Season 7Send us Fan Mail Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas, and Sharon Hodde Miller explore how pastors can disciple their churches toward worshipful, year-round generosity rooted in trust…
- 63 | Jenni Catron on Leading & Sustaining a Healthy Staff Culture · 1 h 4 minSend us Fan Mail In this episode, Sharon sits down with leadership coach Jenni Catron (founder of the 4Sight Group) to discuss what it takes to cultivate and sustain a thriving…
- 62 | The Surprising Shift in Church Attendance – with David Kinnaman & Ashley LaLonde · 1 h 1 min · Season 6 Episode 62Send us Fan Mail Barna’s newest research reveals a stunning reversal: for the first time in decades, men are attending church more than women. Host Rich Villodas sits down with…
- 61 | Pastoring in Polarized Times · 42 min · Episode 61Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Resilient Pastor Podcast, Glenn Packiam, Rich Villodas, and Sharon Hodde Miller discuss how pastors can lead with wisdom and calm in…
- 60 | Nona Jones on Embracing Rejection & Finding Strength in Ministry · 47 min · Season 6Send us Fan Mail Sharon Hodde Miller talks with Nona Jones about how rejection can shape your purpose and strengthen your ministry. Drawing from her own experiences in…
- 59 | Jackie Hill Perry & Preston Perry on Screen Time, Family Rhythms & Ministry Life · 47 min · Season 6Send us Fan Mail Rich Villodas talks with Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry about navigating the pull of technology, setting healthy family rhythms and keeping their marriage…
- 58 | Robby Angle on Building Discipleship Cultures, Small Groups & Embracing Slow Growth · 45 min · Season 6Send us Fan Mail Sharon Hodde Miller talks with Robby Angle about relational discipleship, building small groups that foster real growth and why changing church culture takes…
- 57 | Tyler Staton on Making Room for the Spirit & Reaching a Spiritually Open Generation · 52 min · Season 6 Episode 57Send us Fan Mail Rich Villodas talks with Tyler Staton about helping people experience God in meaningful ways. They explore practical steps for creating space for the Holy…
- 56 | Daniel Muvengi on Parenting in a Digital Age & Supporting Pastors Globally · 44 min · Season 6Send us Fan Mail Glenn Packiam sits down with Dr. Daniel Muvengi (from World Vision International) to discuss the challenges pastors in Kenya are navigating, the pressures of…







