Episode 42: Pastoring in 2020
Leading | The Christian Leadership Podcast
by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
In honor of Pastor’s Appreciation month, I’d like to talk to a fellow Pastor to get their insight on the role of a Pastor during the, what I’m calling, “ 2020 Anomaly.” During this time, Pastors have had to make very difficult decisions, choose to give in, or not give in to political stances and issues, and perhaps deal with division in the church. While we can’t speak for every Pastor, the goal of this conversation is to highlight some of these struggles Pastors have had to face this year. Here are some highlights: How would you summarize 2020 in one word? Making decisions people don't like ..read more
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Episode 41: The American Church Part 2
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Michael Tucker was with me on an ealier episode in 2019. On this show he joins me to discuss many topics regarding the current American Church and its reponse to the culture war in our country. Here are some highlights: Has the word evangelical lost its evolved? How does the world see the evangelicals? The churchs' response to today's culture wars The rising concerns of social media And possible solutions to all of these issues If you enjoy the contect please consider leaving a rating or review. Special Guest: Michael Tucker ..read more
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Episode 40: The American Church
Leading | The Christian Leadership Podcast
by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Dustin Bass is a writer, podcaster, and historian (among other things). He joins me for a meaninful conversation on the state of today's American church. Orginally, I brought Dustin on to discuss the importance of historical literacy. While we do touch on that subject in great detail, the converstaion is much deeper than that alone. We talk about Journalistic integrity The greatest threat facing the American church The persecution of the church The significance of historical and biblical literacy This is probably the longest conversation I've had on the show and it's because we dive deep int ..read more
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Episode 39: This Is Your Chance!
Leading | The Christian Leadership Podcast
by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Evangelist and author Timothy McCain joins me again for another conversation, this time to talk about his most recent book, This Is Your Chance. This is a super inspiring and motivating conversation, don't miss it! Special Guest: Timothy McCain ..read more
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Episode 38: The Future of the Church
Leading | The Christian Leadership Podcast
by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Right now it’s our time. Millennials have, in many places, taken over leadership in areas of ministry, business, politics, etc. and the direction our generation has taken our world can clearly be seen. We’re a very different America today than we were just10 years ago. This brings forth questions about the future and specifically, the futre of the church. Will my daughters do church differently than the way I did? How differently? Will they GO to church? Will GOING to church even be the main method of doing church on a Sunday morning or will it shift? What does that do to sacred church tradit ..read more
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Episode 37: What We've Learned
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
In this solo episode I talk about a few things many of us have learned or have been reminded of during this crazy, pandemical, extremely divisive, political, type of year. What have we learned in leadership from 2020? And how can we grow and mature from it? I talk about all of that in this episode. Enjoy ..read more
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Episode 36: Reopening Churches
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Last week, Texas Governor Abbott announced phase 1 of the reopening of Texas. This reopening, which calls for organizations to limit capacity to 25 percent, includes churches. The question many are asking: How do I reopen? I recorded 3 separate interviews via a Facebook Live Zoom call. This is one of those interviews, with Pastors JR and Eleazar Rodriguez of Vida City Church in Houston Texas. While each Pastor and orgniazation is different, this provides some ideas and perspective to anyone looking for direction. In this episode we discuss: How to reopen A timeline on reopening What kids mini ..read more
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Episode 35: Rethinking Church
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Live Zoom Call! Today's show is a little bit of a different format. We went Facebook Live via a Zoom call and this is the recording of it. George Carballo (Pastor and District Youth Director) is back with me to discuss how churches can engage their members, reach new people, and continuing doing church without skipping a beat. We provide great tips and resources churches can use during this unprecedented time. We can still be strong while having a completely new model temporarily in our employment. Enjoy! Check out George's previous episode on the Leading Podcast called "Leading in the 21st Ce ..read more
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Episode 34: Tough Calls
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
Everyone is faced with a difficult decision from time to time, leaders tend to find themselves making these decisions frequently and as of late it seems the toughest of decisions are having to be made. How can we as leader successfully make tough decisions? And how can we deal with the backlash and criticism that inevitably comes with those decisions? Here are some key take aways: Seek wisdom and direction. Even leaders need leaders Be confident in your desision making after the decision has been made Know that there are not always great options on the table, decide on the best one when there ..read more
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Episode 33: Quick News
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by John Ryan Cantu
3y ago
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