
The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
We're all about helping create a healthy, positive, and spiritually positive environment for church staff members and leadership teams.
Episodes
336 episodes
Forget Icebreakers—This is How Church Staffs Actually Build Trust
Trust, not talent, is the foundation of a thriving church staff. When relationships are strong and vulnerability is modeled from the top down, ministry teams can overcome challenges and fulfill their mission effectively.• Make vulnerabi...
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Episode 335
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How ChatGPT Is Quietly Boosting Mental Health in Ministry
Following yesterday's discussion on AI's addictive qualities, we explore the positive potential of ChatGPT for pastors and church leaders. Recent OpenAI research reveals users experience emotional support and improved mood even during routine i...
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Season 1
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Episode 334
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9:19

Is ChatGPT Making You Addicted?
AI companionship is revolutionizing how we seek information and emotional support, but it comes with hidden psychological costs. Recent studies reveal that heavy ChatGPT users often experience increased loneliness while simultaneously developin...
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Episode 333
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11:16

Is America Losing Its Faith? Shocking New Pew Study Reveals the Truth!
The latest Pew Research religious landscape study reveals dramatic shifts in American faith practices, with belief in God, prayer, and church attendance all showing significant declines. These trends present both challenges and opportunities fo...
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Episode 332
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8:29

How to Stay Strong as a Church Leader (Even When You Feel Weak!)
Ministry leadership can feel isolating and exhausting, but even the Apostle Paul admitted feeling despair under pressure—which means it's okay when you do too. The key to enduring leadership isn't never feeling weak but knowing where to find st...
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Episode 331
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9:02

When Your Church Faces the Government: The Summit Church Battle
Summit Church in North Carolina is suing Chatham County for religious discrimination after their rezoning request was unanimously rejected despite meeting all requirements. County officials claimed the church wouldn't provide enough tax revenue...
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Episode 330
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Could We Finish the Great Commission in THIS Generation?
We're closer than ever before to fulfilling the Great Commission in our lifetime, with Christian leaders worldwide identifying three key factors making this possible.• Synergize - Churches are uniting globally instead of working in silo...
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Episode 329
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6:15

4 Types of Church Bosses (And How to Actually Work with Them!)
Understanding your church boss's leadership style is the key to navigating ministry relationships effectively and maintaining your sanity in the process.• Every church boss falls into one of four distinct leadership styles: commander, c...
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Episode 328
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8 Proven Ways to Build an Unstoppable Church Staff Culture
Your church staff culture is either helping your ministry thrive or slowly pulling it apart. Too many churches struggle with toxic work environments and staff burnout, but implementing these eight powerful strategies can create a healthy, thriv...
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Episode 327
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What Amazons Delivery Drone Failure Can Teach Your Church about Innovation
The Amazon drone delivery program in College Station, Texas provides critical leadership lessons for church leaders who might push forward with innovations without considering their impact. This episode examines five key truths from Amazon's mi...
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Episode 326
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Warren Buffett & Mark Cuban’s 1 Investment – Why It Matters for Church Leaders
We explore why church leaders must prioritize investing in themselves to maximize their ministry effectiveness and fulfill God's calling on their lives.• Warren Buffett says investing in yourself is the best thing you can do—anything th...
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Episode 325
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The Seat Squatter Problem in Churches: What Every Leader Needs to Know
We examine what "seat squatters" teach us about church leadership and how to handle people who try to occupy positions they weren't assigned. This concept helps us understand entitlement in ministry settings and provides practical solutions for...
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Episode 324
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The Church’s Leadership Wake-Up Call Lessons from a $700 Failure
The Humane AI Pin disaster provides valuable leadership lessons for churches about integrity, responsibility, and strategic planning. This high-profile tech failure that left customers with $700 paperweights mirrors common leadership mistakes m...
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Episode 323
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Theology vs Culture: How to Lead When Your Church Starts Drifting
Church members drifting from biblical truth happens slowly and often unintentionally, much like a boat untethered from its dock. Understanding why people drift - whether from cultural pressure, emotional influence, or theological confusion - he...
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Episode 322
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Should Churches Accept Crypto?
Cryptocurrency is making its way into church finance, raising important questions about whether this represents a brilliant opportunity or dangerous gamble for ministry stewardship. We examine the case for and against churches accepting Bitcoin...
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Episode 321
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The ESV Bible is Changing – Should You Be Concerned?
Join me, Todd Rhodes, on the Healthy Church Staff podcast for a riveting exploration into the groundbreaking revisions of the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible. Have you ever wondered why sacred texts like the Bible undergo changes, and what...
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Episode 320
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Church Mergers: Strategy for Growth or Sign of Struggle? Lessons from Franklin & Southeast Christian
Merging churches can lead to revitalized communities and expanded outreach, provided that church leaders embrace strategic partnerships and prioritize effective communication throughout the process. This episode discusses five essential lessons...
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Episode 319
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Accidental Leadership: How the Best Church Leaders Step Up Without a Plan
Accidental leadership can shift our understanding of what it means to lead. By exploring Jim Cantrell's journey, we learn that impactful leaders often arise from unexpected circumstances and that true leadership is about recognizing opportuniti...
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Episode 318
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Why Great Leaders Take Strategic Timeouts (Avoid Burnout & Lead Effectively!)
Leadership today often glorifies speed and productivity, but the episode highlights the immense value of strategic timeouts for long-term success. We explore critical moments when leaders should pause to reassess their direction, prevent burnou...
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Episode 317
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5 Leadership Lessons from Prison That Will Transform Your Church Leadership
This episode reveals five unexpected lessons on church leadership drawn from experiences in prison. By embracing discomfort, prioritizing the growth of individuals over numbers, fostering accountability, enhancing communication, and recognizing...
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Episode 316
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5 Signs of Toxic Church Leadership (And What to Do About It!)
Toxic church leadership can create significant challenges for staff and impact the congregation at large. This episode explores five key signs of unhealthy leadership, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and genuine care in c...
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Episode 315
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How to Write the Perfect Senior Pastor Job Description (4 Simple Steps!)
Creating effective job descriptions is essential for churches looking to hire the right candidates, especially for senior pastor roles. By focusing on aligning mission and vision, clearly defining responsibilities, setting realistic qualificati...
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Episode 314
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Empowering Women in Church Leadership: Moving Beyond the Debate
This episode explores the impactful subject of empowering women in church leadership, emphasizing practical ways churches can support and recognize female leaders. It discusses barriers to leadership, mentorship opportunities, and the importanc...
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Episode 313
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How Southland Christian Church is Getting Leadership Transition Right
John Weiss's decision to transition from his role at Southland Christian Church serves as a model for healthy leadership changes. The conversation touches on the significance of timing, the art of selecting a successor, and the importance of pr...
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Episode 312
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What the Church Can Learn from Walmart’s Big Move on Convenience
The episode emphasizes the necessity for churches to innovate and adapt by drawing parallels to Walmart's same-day prescription delivery service, highlighting how genuine engagement with community needs can lead to meaningful change. It explore...
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Episode 311
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