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In this inaugural episode, I’ll interview Tom Cox, interim pastor of Hot Metal Bridge, a faith community in downtown Pittsburgh.  Tom describes this amazing ministry and its move toward holding worship services via Zoom.  Creativity and flexibility are the keys.

Recently an article was published by the Washington Post which examined the ways tech and spirituality are intersecting these days, specifically, a debate that’s emerging about the role Peloton is playing in the field.  It was a terrific jumping-off point for a Wednesday morning Zoom conversation between interested pastors and faith leaders. Join us in…

Rev. Jake Morrill is in his 18th year as Lead Minister of a thriving congregation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He’s also a non-profit executive director, a therapist, and a clergy coach, anchored in Bowen Family Systems Theory. He teaches systems thinking through the Bowen Theory Education Center and works with clients through the Bowen Center for…

Rev. Rachel Cornwell is the pastor at Dumbarton United Methodist Church in the Georgetown community of Washington, DC.  She took this new appointment in July of this year after serving as a fundraising consultant for churches and non-profits.  She quickly adapted to a new set of preaching skills in this time of social distancing, and…

Doug Miller is the media director at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The church had been streaming its services for years prior to the pandemic, but still decided to retool for a different kind of experience.  This podcast is full of ideas.

Dr. Melissa Hofstetter of Shepherd Heart joins me today for a fascinating discussion of neuroscience, trauma, and pastoral self-care.  As too many pastors live on the verge of burnout (or worse), this is an important discussion that begs close attention.  I hope you’ll join us and find it helpful.