
The Church Talk Podcast
Jason, Rob, & Courtney have conversations about the Church, culture, and leadership. If you are a church leader, you are invited to join them!
Episodes
143 episodes
The Thriving Church with Dale Sellers
In this conversation, Dale Sellers and Jason Allison discuss the upcoming Thriving Church Conference, sharing insights from their experiences in ministry and church leadership. They explore the importance of foundational principles for heal...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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44:44

The Brain Change Program with Alan Weissenbacher
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason Allison and Rob Paterson engage in a lively discussion about sports, weather, and the upcoming national championship game before welcoming their guest, Dr. Alan Weissenbacher. Dr. Weis...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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45:23

Charles Whitaker - Navigating Ministry in a Divided World
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, Rob & Jason engage in a lively discussion about their experiences in ministry, the challenges of leading in a divided society, and the importance of unity within the church with Pastor Charles Whi...
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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48:14

Rob & Jason Discuss Leadership Lessons from Exponential 2025
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, hosts Jason Allison and Rob Paterson reflect on their experiences at the Exponential Conference, discussing key leadership lessons learned. They emphasize the importance of creating spaces for lea...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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40:10

Jason & Rob Talk Shop
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, hosts Jason Allison and Rob Paterson reflect on their experiences as pastors, discussing the importance of sensitivity to God's spirit, finding one's identity in ministry, and the significance of lead...
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Season 6
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Episode 139
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42:33

Small Church USA with Terry Thompson
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason, Rob, and Courtney engage in a deep conversation with Terry Thompson, a seasoned pastor and founder of Small Church USA. They explore Terry's journey in ministry, the revitalization of str...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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42:17

Jesus Unbranded with Mike Elms
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, Jason Allison and his co-hosts engage with Mike Elms, an experienced ad man and author, discussing the intersection of faith, storytelling, and church leadership. They explore how reimagining biblical...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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44:21

Is the Church a Cat or a Toaster?
We would love to hear your thoughts!!In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason, Rob, and Courtney delve into the implications of Timothy Patitsas' book, 'The Ethics of Beauty,' discussing how beauty, truth, and goodness...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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51:18

Carey Nieuwhof's 5 Trends to Watch in 2025
SummaryIn this episode of the Church Talk Project, hosts Jason Allison and Rob Paterson discuss Carey Nieuwhof's article about various trends affecting church leadership and co...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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47:53

The Self Aware Pastor with Danny Parmelee
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason Allison, Rob Paterson, and Courtney engage with Danny Parmelee, the regional president of Converge Mid-America. The conversation centers around the importance of self-awareness in lead...
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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44:47

Real Happy with Mike Hayes
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, host Jason Allison interviews Pastor Mike Hayes, the founding pastor of Covenant Church in Dallas, Texas. They discuss Mike's journey from a performance-based faith to a deeper understanding of happin...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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45:13

Books to Read in 2025!
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, Jason, Rob, and Courtney discuss various impactful books that can aid church leaders and members in their spiritual journeys. They emphasize the importance of reading widely, exploring diverse perspec...
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Season 6
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Episode 132
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43:16

Brian Dodd - Leading Leaders
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, hosts Jason, Rob, and Courtney welcome back Brian Dodd for his fourth appearance. They discuss Brian's new book, 'The Games Leaders Play,' exploring the gap between leadership knowledge and its applic...
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Season 6
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Episode 131
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49:12

Listening to God
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, Jason, Courtney, and Rob discuss the importance of leadership in the church, focusing on how to listen to God and the various spiritual practices that can enhance personal growth and community engagem...
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Season 6
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Episode 130
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43:34

Jason BowmanArtSpeak Creative
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason and Rob introduce their guest, Jason Bowman, who shares his journey from church planting to creative entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the intersection of church and marketplace ...
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Season 6
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Episode 129
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49:18

United in Crisis with Daniel Geraci
In this episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason, Rob, and Courtney welcome Daniel Geraci, founder and CEO of United in Crisis. Daniel shares his journey of faith, the importance of church unity in crisis response, and the model of the C...
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Season 6
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Episode 128
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51:14

2024 In Review
In this episode of the Church Talk Podcast, Rob, Jason, and Courtney reflect on their journey over the past year, celebrating their growth and milestones as a podcast. They discuss the importance of engaging with the church community, the chall...
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Season 5
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Episode 127
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45:01

Christmas With Church Talk!
In this Christmas special episode of the Church Talk podcast, hosts Jason, Rob, and Courtney discuss their holiday plans, family traditions, and the challenges that come with the Christmas season. They share personal anecdotes about their exper...
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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38:38

Eric Hoke - Market Street Pastor
Rob, Jason, & Courtney talk with author and speaker Eric Hoke about his latest book "Market Street Pastor." Eric is a co-vocational church planter and proven marketplace professional specializing in staffing and corporate training. He...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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44:44

Creating Space with Bryan Sims & Craig Robertson
Rob & Jason talk about discipleship with the authors of the new book "Creating Space," Bryan Sims and Craig Robertson. These men lead Spiritual Leadership, Inc and are passionate about helping churches make passionate spiritual disciples.&n...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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46:54

Somethings Gotta Change with Tiffany Henning
Jason & Courtney talk with Tiffany Henning about her new organization called "Something's Gotta Change." Tiffany is curating resources to help pastors avoid and recover from burnout. Her new venture is focused on helping pastors build healt...
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Season 5
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Episode 123
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54:33

Jason Moore - AI and the Church
Jason & Courtney have a fun and informative conversation with Jason Moore, author of AI and the Church. They talk about how churches can navigate the newest technologies of AI. Find the book here:
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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50:59

Mark Barnes of LOGOS Software talks AI
Jason, Rob, & Courtney talk with Mark Barnes, Principle Product Manager of Bible Study Tools for LOGOS Software. They discuss AI and how LOGOS is incorporating it into the software as well as how pastors and leaders should approach using AI...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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44:55

Cleansing Your Algorithm
Jason, Rob & Courtney talk about spiritual formation, discipleship, and cleansing your algorithm in the post-apocalyptic world (or not, we recorded this before the election results were in!). They touch on a lot of practical insights for pa...
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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44:23
