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MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 501: Liberty University, SBC’s New Abuse Hotline, Remembering Dr. James DobsonOn today’s program, a former employee sues Liberty University, claiming she was given heavier work loads, less pay, and was passed over for promotions. In the end, she claims she was fired for being a whistleblower. We’ll have details.
Plus, email scams are targeting churches…in some cases, scammers pose as pastors seeking donations. How can churches and members protect themselves? We take a look.
Also, the Southern Baptist Convention launches a new abuse helpline.
We’ll also have a remembrance of Dr. James Dobson, who died on Thursday.
First, a...
2025-08-2233 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 498: World Vision Prevails, Seminaries Should Examine Faculty Screening Process, and Trust in Churches Rebounds…SlightlyOn today’s program, World Vision prevails in court after it was sued for discrimination. The ruling protects the ministry’s right to hire based on its religious beliefs. We’ll have details.
And, a seminary professor accused of sexual misconduct resigned from Concordia Seminary, and is now hired by an independent seminary…raising questions about what background and reference checks seminaries conduct in its hiring process.
Plus, a new study shows that Americans’ trust in the church is rebounding—slightly—after dropping to an all-time low in recent years. We’ll take a look.
But first...
2025-08-1534 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 495: ACNA and Stewart Ruch, T.D. Jakes, the ERLCOn today’s program, a third prosecutor has been appointed in the trial of Anglican Church in North America Bishop Stewart Ruch after the first two resigned. The Bishop is on trial with the denomination for welcoming abusers into the church, and minimizing the needs of abuse survivors.
A North Carolina church was the victim of an online scam that stole nearly $800 thousand from their new building fund. That was two years ago—we’ll look at where the church is now.
Plus, Brent Leatherwood resigns from the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty...
2025-08-0831 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 488: John MacArthur, the Johnson Amendment, and a Giant Ponzi Scheme in GeorgiaOn today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel is facing questions over its lack of financial transparency. Members say church leaders refuse to share budget details. Now, the local presbytery is involved. We’ll have details.
And, the I-R-S now says churches CAN endorse politicians—this, despite the so-called Johnson Amendment…a law that threatens to remove a ministry’s non-profit status if it makes political endorsements. The move comes as the I-R-S hopes to settle a lawsuit brought by the National Religious Broadcasters. We’ll take a look.
Plus, John MacArthur—megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace...
2025-07-1832 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 421: Dr. Michael Brown, Bob Jones University, and PCUSA Decline ContinuesOn today’s program, author and teacher Dr Michael Brown of the radio program Line of Fire has agreed to a third-party investigation after being accused of sexual impropriety. We’ll have details.
And, we remember two anniversaries this week—the release of a GRACE investigation into Bob Jones University and their handling of sexual abuse cases, and the fall of Mars Hill Church. We take time to reflect on both—lessons learned and where things stand now.
Plus, overall membership in the Presbyterian Church USA continues to fall—except among people who identify as genderquee...
2024-12-1328 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 417: Texas Churches Help Ukranian Refugees, Gateway Church Developments, and Tony CampoloOn today’s program, a former member of Village Church of Bartlett in Illinois is suing the church for defamation after the pastor allegedly accused her of an affair. Another family who supported the victim was also excommunicated. We’ll have details.
And, last year, Texas Christians provided Thanksgiving dinner to a group of Ukrainian refugees. This year, those same refugees thanked the Texas church with a festive feast of their own. We’ll take a look.
Plus, Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed ‘Red Letter Christian,’ has died at 89.
But first, donations to Gateway Ch...
2024-11-2225 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 415: Missionary Murder for Hire, Archbishop of Canterbury ResignsOn today’s program, the wife of slain missionary Beau Shroyer has been arrested in connection with his death—investigators suspect she hired the man she was having an affair with to kill her husband. We’ll have details.
And, a Pennsylvania church trying to disassociate from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church has been charged for sharing information with MinistryWatch. We’ll take a look.
Plus, South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller—whose wife Mica Miller died by suicide earlier this year—has been hit with an assault charge just days after FBI raided his house.
But first...
2024-11-1520 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 413: My Faith Votes, Turning Point USA, Gateway ChurchOn today’s program, Jason Yates—the former president of the Christian advocacy group My Faith Votes—has been charged with possession of child pornography. We’ll have details.
Plus, Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is rallying young people to become active in politics by establishing chapters on Christian college campuses. We’ll take a look.
And, results from our quarterly survey of ministry leaders—revenue decline remains the top ministry challenge.
But first, Gateway Church has removed four of its elders over former pastor Robert Morris’ sexual abuse scandal. Four elders at Gateway Churc...
2024-11-0827 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 411: Hillsdale College, GRACE, Operation Underground RailroadOn today’s program, a lawsuit against Hillsdale College has been dismissed after students alleging they were raped sued the college for Title 9 violations. We’ll have details.
And, the nonprofit Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment—known as GRACE for short—turns 20 years old. We’ll look back at where they started—and where they’re going.
Plus, those subscriptions you forgot your paying for?…A new law will make it easy for you to unsubscribe, but it could also impact the recurring gifts to Christian ministries.
But first, Operation Underground Rail...
2024-11-0126 min
LeylinesLEYLINES Presents: Divorce RanchGreetings, travelers! If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!)
Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope you enjoy it, and thanks again for all your support and for listening!
June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at...
2024-10-2224 min
LeylinesLEYLINES Presents: Divorce RanchGreetings, travelers! If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!) Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope you enjoy it, and thanks again for all your support and for listening! June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he...
2024-10-2223 min
LeylinesLEYLINES Presents: Divorce RanchGreetings, travelers!If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!)Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope you enjoy it, and thanks again for all your support and for listening!***Below is some info about Divorce Ranch: June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at...
2024-10-2224 min
LeylinesLEYLINES Presents: Divorce RanchGreetings, travelers! If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!) Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope you enjoy it, and thanks again for all your support and for listening! *** Below is some info about Divorce Ranch: June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather...
2024-10-2223 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 405: BGEA Sues, Turmoil in the EPC & Kanakuk Sex Abuse LawsuitOn today’s program, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association threatens to sue after the group Evangelicals for Harris uses video of Billy Graham to make an anti-Trump ad. We’ll have details.
Plus, a storm is brewing within the Evangelical Presbyterian Church—some are asking if the denomination will stay true to its mission.
And, the leaders of Kanakuk Kamps are the defendants in a sexual abuse-related lawsuit. They tried to get parts of that lawsuit dismissed—and the court has handed down its decision. We’ll take a look.
But first, a class acti...
2024-10-1124 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 403: Hurricane Helene Relief, Barnabas Aid, Ethnos 360On today’s program,, Christian ministries are on the forefront of relief efforts as cities in Western North Carolina grapple with loss after Hurricane Helene. We’ll take a look.
And, a Georgia congregation locked out of their own building after splitting from its parent church. We’ll have details.
Plus, the missions organization Ethnos 360 faces a lawsuit after a victim alleges that another missionary child abused her…and the ministry is continuing to allow the perpetrator access to other children.
But first, the United Kingdom has launched an investigation into Barnabas Aid.
Th...
2024-10-0426 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 401: Steve Lawson, Steve Morgan and The Network, and Vince BantuOn today’s program, longtime pastor Steve Lawson was removed as pastor of Trinity Bible Church in Dallas over an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman…now, ministries are dropping the author and teaching fellow as ripples of his affair spread. We’ll take a look.
And, devastated families share stories of being cut off by adult children involved in The Network—an association of churches started by Steve Morgan. We’ll have details.
Plus, two prominent pastors announce their plans for retirement.
But first, Fuller Seminary Professor Vince Bantu is being accused of a secret secon...
2024-09-2729 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 398: Bible Society of India, Alistair Begg, Morningstar FellowshipOn today’s program, the former president of Bible Society of India has been arrested for financial corruption related to his position at another ministry…raising questions about how he handled finances at the Bible Society. We’ll take a look.
And, an Illinois pastor has made it his mission to provide his community access to healthy food…by setting up a low-cost grocery store in a food desert.
Also, Alistair Begg announces his 20-25 retirement.
But first, Morningstar Fellowship Church in South Carolina is facing two more lawsuits that are alleging sexual abuse. T...
2024-09-2027 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 26. Kundalini Activation & Holistic Healing with Stefany UngariIn this episode of the Path To Integration podcast, I chat with Stefany Ungari, a kundalini activation facilitator originally from Venezuela, now living in Miami. Stefany shares her pathway to embracing her passion for somatic and spiritual healing. We dive into how she transformed her experience with chronic illnesses that she had since she was a younger girl, her spiritual journey which began at age 11, and the profound impact of kundalini activation.
Stefany also introduces us to how she and her co-founder came to synthesize various healing modalities to create The Inner Method. Enjoy t...
2024-09-161h 00MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 395: Bethany Christian Services Sues Michigan, China Adoptions, 9/11 Heroes Get HelpOn today’s program, Bethany Christian Services is suing Michigan for religious discrimination after the state denied its contracts to resettle refugee families. We’ll have details.
And, as we recognize another solemn anniversary of 9/11, we look at one ministry helping military heroes win the war back at home.
Plus, a new survey shows that giving to churches and charities is down—by a lot.
But first, China has closed its foreign adoption program, leaving families devastated. The decision announced on September 5 by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning brings the 30-year program to an end...
2024-09-1329 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 390: Ravi Zacharias, Barnabas Aid Leader Resigns
On today’s program, three years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, imploding his organization and his legacy, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries appears to remain in operation…with little to no transparency. We dug around for some answers.
Plus, a Knoxville-area ministry is restoring dignity and hope to its homeless population. We’ll take a look.
And, the latest from a recent survey on the state of church compensation. We’ll have details.
But first, the founder of Barnabas Aid has been forced to resign over allegations of financial...
2024-08-3023 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 25. Meeting Yourself in Life Altering MomentsLife can deliver us some unexpected, yet transformational moments. I reflect on a personal experience related to my sexuality and feminine essence that I initially approached with fear and shame which ultimately became a powerful journey of self-reclamation. Join me as I encourage you to face pivotal moments of any kind with an open heart, anchoring in the belief that they are invitations to reclaim even more of your full and vibrant Self.
(00:15) Reflecting on Vulnerability and Sharing
(01:40) A Personal Story of Self-Discovery
(05:05) Embracing Change and Self-Acceptance
(07:01) Navigating Life's Challenges with Compassion
(11:37) Maintaining a High Frequency During...
2024-08-2618 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 387: Gateway Church, Megan Basham, Turning Point USA, and MoreOn today’s program, Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas, continues to struggle in the aftermath of sexual abuse allegations against its founder Robert Morris—including NEW sexual abuse allegations, the cancellation of its annual Gateway conference, and more. We’ll look at the latest.
And, Megan Basham is under fire from fellow journalists for naming an alleged sexual assault victim in her new book ‘Shepherds for Sale.’ We’ll have details.
Plus, the largest seminaries in the U.S.
But first, election season is in full swing, and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is urgi...
2024-08-2326 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 385: Al Fadi on the Hijazi Bible Translation ProjectToday I welcome back to the program Al Fadi, with the Strategic Resource Group, an organization that funds projects to reach unreached people groups in the Middle East and North Africa, the so-called MENA region of the world. Al has been on the program before to discuss a bible translation project for Hejazi speaking people. This is an Arabic language spoken by more than 11 million people.
More than three years ago, I started reporting on a new initiative by the Strategic Resource Group that – if successful – could have a dramatic impact on the way we do Bible tran...
2024-08-2121 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and MoreOn today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details.
A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school is thriving. We take a look at what they’re doing.
Also, Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church released its annual report—the Charlotte-area church saw revenue of more than $108-million in 2023.
The leadership at Gateway Church continues its shakeup...
2024-08-0229 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 24. Embracing Change & Following the Call to Entrepreneurship with Emily JohnsonIn this episode of the Path to Integration podcast, I chat with Emily Johnson, the founder of She Becomes Coaching. Emily shares her transformational journey from a career in project management in the Twin Cities to full-time coaching in Northern Minnesota.
She opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to realize her misalignment with city life and her venture into entrepreneurship. We dive into the significance of nature, her women's adventure club, new self discoveries, and the importance of trusting intuition and reclaiming one's voice.
Join us...
2024-07-311h 03MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 376: The SBC’s Reversal on Brent Leatherwood, First Baptist Dallas, Life Surge ConferencesOn today’s program, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission—the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention—fired its president Brent Leatherwood this week…then less than 12 hours later reversed course and said he was NOT fired. We’ll have details.
Also, Life Surge wealth conferences draw big audiences with its celebrity speaker lineup and wealth-building tools…we’re taking a closer look to see if it’s delivering on its promises. And, New York Theological Seminary closed its doors earlier this month—famous alumni include religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and author of the Message, Eugene Peterson.
...
2024-07-2623 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 23. Collaboration Over CompetitionIn this solo episode of the Path to Integration podcast, I dive into the concept of collaboration over competition, inspired by my own recent experiences with other women creatives. I share how these interactions have been inviting me to shift my perspective from a fear-based competitive mindset to one of mutual support and collaboration. This episode explores the importance of embracing our *unique* gifts, fostering healthy partnerships, and building microcultures that promote collective growth and abundance. Enjoy!!
(01:55) The Concept of Collaboration Over Competition
(03:26) Personal Experiences and Networking Events
(06:59) Challenges and Realizations in Entrepreneurship
(09:29) The Importance of Authenticity and Unique...
2024-07-2435 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 374: Matt Chandler, Robert Morris, and Former Christian Billionaire Bill HwangOn today’s program, Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler is under fire after his church hired a man who, in the past, was convicted of child sexual abuse. That man was his father. We’ll take a look.
Also, Robert Morris—the Gateway Church pastor accused of abusing a young girl starting when she was 12 years old—is having his radio and tv programs canceled…and is receiving no severance after resigning from his posts. We’ll have details.
And, the closure of another Christian college—the Florida campus of Johnson University is shutting down after low enro...
2024-07-1925 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 373: Kirk Farney Discusses Radio Pioneers Fulton Sheen and Walter Maier Their influence on Christian radio still shapes the medium todayFor the past 100 years, radio has proven to be a persistent medium. Television, podcasts, and other digital media have taken their slices of the market, but radio has not gone away. In some ways it is as strong today as ever. About eight in 10 Americans over the age of 12 listen to terrestrial radio in a given week.
And as long as there has been radio, there has been Christian radio. In fact, Reginald Fessenden, a radio pioneer who held hundreds of patents, claims to have made the first radio broadcast, in 1906. And it was arguably a Christian r...
2024-07-1730 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 372: The Village Church Restructures, Another Christian College Closes, California SBC Lays Off StaffOn today’s program, a South Carolina church is facing fallout after it became known that its pastor is a registered sex offender for abusing a minor. Leaders knew when they hired him, but didn’t alert members. We’ll have details.
And, years ago a handful of Dallas-area churches that started as multi-site campuses of The Village Church transitioned to becoming independent churches as part of a church-planting initiative. We checked in to see how they are doing.
Plus, another Christian university is shuttering its doors due to financial hardship. We’ll take a look.
2024-07-1229 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 22. Embracing Self-Love and Expressing Yourself through Style with Sandra RodriguezIn this episode of the Path to Integration podcast, I invited Sandra Rodriguez, a style architect and entrepreneur, to discuss her inspiring journey from El Salvador to Miami. Sandra shares her passion for fashion, self-love, and helping others amplify their essence through their unique style.
Sandra offers insights into her business, how she guides client’s into greater self confidence, and the significance of redefining one's wardrobe. Join us for a conversation at the intersection of style, transformation, and personal growth.
Find Sandra on IG @style_and_grace_styling
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2024-07-011h 06MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 369: Giving Up, More on Robert Morris, Denominational News from the Christian Reformed Church Robert Morris, Anglicans, and NazarenesOn today’s program, the Christian Reformed Church synod have voted to suspend leaders within the denomination who approve of LGBTQ lifestyles…their message: repent or disaffiliate. We’ll have details.
Also, ministries continue to distance themselves from megachurch pastor Robert Morris after a woman claimed he abused her starting when she was 12 years old. We’ll look at the latest.
And, a new report shows that donors gave more in 2023…but the real dollar impact was rocked by inflation.
But first, the Church of the Nazarene’s only seminary is getting pushback for platform...
2024-06-2830 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 21. Preparing Your Inner World for Outer ChangeIn this solo episode of the Path to Integration podcast, I invite you to see where you can navigate your growth and expansion with more trust, surrender, and a recalibration of your nervous system.
I encourage you to align your internal felt reality with the external change you desire to see. This episode touches on the transformational aspects of belief systems, subtle energetic and emotional shifts, and preparing yourself to receive higher levels of life experiences.
00:00 Welcome to the Path to Integration Podcast
00:24 The Joy of Interviews a...
2024-06-2428 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 367: Robert Morris, Paul Pressler, and Appalachian Bible CollegeOn today’s program, Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigns as senior pastor of Gateway Church after a woman claims he abused her decades ago starting when she was 12 years old. We’ll have details.
And, Lincoln Christian University closes its doors debt free…with plans to continue its ministry through a new institute. We’ll take a look.
And, Southern Baptist Convention legend Paul Pressler died earlier this month, his legend mired with accusations of sexual abuse.
But first, Appalachian Bible College fired two professors after they filed a complaint with the Association for Bibl...
2024-06-2126 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 365: SBC News Round-Up, Tony Evans, and K-LoveOn today’s program, almost 11-thousand Southern Baptists gathered in Indianapolis this week, facing a long list of key decisions, including abuse reform, a constitutional amendment about women pastors, and the election of a new president. We’ll take a look .
Also, megachurch pastor and bestselling author Tony Evans is stepping away from his pastoral role due to ‘sin.’ Details have been few, but we’ll tell you what we know.
And, seven key executives at K-LOVE have left in the last 18 months…we’re asking ‘why?’.
But first, Southern Baptists elect a new convention pre...
2024-06-1429 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 20. Expressing your Creativity and Becoming "Unhatched" with Lesley GonzalezIn this episode, you will get to hear the life path of an artist, student, wife, mother and so much more. Lesley Gonzalez shares with us her creative journey, and how she has followed her path of joy, curiosity, and courage to continue to go where life is calling her.
She shares about how she closed down her business to be a “small fish in a big pond” and become a non-traditional student studying art history, and through that journey, she has had the opportunity to honor her matriarchal lineage through her art and continue defining what an em...
2024-06-011h 05MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 361: Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy & Orange; Ed Young Retires, Missionary Couple MurderedOn today’s program, former CEO of Orange, Kristen Ivy, originally admitted to an “inappropriate relationship” with the ministry’s founder Reggie Joiner. Now, she’s reclassifying that relationship as clergy abuse. We’ll have details.
Also, summer is the season of short-term missions—but The Chalmers Center has some warnings before posting about those trips on social media. We’ll take a look. And, former S-B-C leader and long-time megachurch pastor Ed Young announces he’s retiring.
But first, a young American missionary couple and a ministry leader were killed by gangs in Haiti. Natalie and Davy Ll...
2024-05-3128 min
Josie's Lonely Hearts ClubJosie Presents: Divorce RanchBefore a whirlwind vacation, Joanne helps Frank pick something for the cuties to listen to... Now out from the Good Story Guild: Divorce Ranch! Season one is now complete. June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve. Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in a female-forward, "west-of-center" take on the classic noir. After the pilot, pick up this six-part mystery wherever you...
2024-05-2926 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 19. Turning on OUR Technology, in an Era of TechnologyIn an era of technology, we cannot overlook the development of OUR inner technology. There is a quote given to Einstein that says, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.”
In fact, both aspects of our mind are important to cultivate and maintain healthy. On this episode, I discuss the importance of increasing our connection to our senses and intuition. This is where we channel the best ideas and visions for our lives, and the rational mind helps us take the tangible steps toward the realization of t...
2024-05-2713 min
Divorce RanchPart Six: What Would A Choir Boy Do? (Finale)Season Finale. Detective O'Connell concludes his investigation. Part Six was written by Elena Christina Wagoner and directed by Rachel Music.
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Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Starring: Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife, Enrique Quintero as Hondo, Lorene Chesley as Sarah, Lisa Pedace as Helen, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, Laura Lee Walsh as Beverly, Laura Holliday a...
2024-05-2729 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 359: SBC Prof, Pastor Indicted, Boy Scouts Fall But Trail Life Rises World Vision FinedOn today’s program, the U-S Department of Justice has indicted a former professor and interim provost of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case. We’ll have details.
Also, the Boy Scouts of America changes their name in hopes of boosting its dwindling numbers—but instead, a different scouting ministry is being flooded with requests for more information. We’ll take a look at Trail Life USA later in the program.
And, World Vision is ordered to pay $120-thousand in a discrimination case.
But first, Forerunner Church—the offici...
2024-05-2425 min
Divorce RanchPart Five: St. Francis Talks to the BirdsRunning out of time, Francis returns to the casino and enters his personal den of lions. Helen tries her hand at espionage, but Hatsuko steals the show. Joey Matinee gets a chance to clear his name. Part Five was written and directed by Rachel Music. "I Know How to Say Yes" (Music/Sudduth) was performed by Keiko Shimosato Carreiro.
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Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and E...
2024-05-2032 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 19. Existential "Crisis" & CatharsisAs humans, it is normal to have moments of wondering.... "what is the point of it all?". I was feeling the heaviness of this question this weekend.
This mini episode is a cathartic questioning and prayer for our continued return to love and art, even in the midst of imperfection and chaos.
Hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, please share the episode and leave a rating.
If you have any thoughts, questions or feedback, you can reach out to me on IG...
2024-05-1317 min
Divorce RanchPart Four: A Change of HeartAfter confronting Helen, Detective O'Connell receives a telegram from Chicago, forcing Aoife to step in. Hatsuko and Beverly weigh their options, and Hondo plays hardball to get the answers he seeks. Part Four was written by Michi Broman and directed by Rachel Music.
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Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Starring: Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife...
2024-05-1322 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 354: A Conversation with Aaron Renn About Life In The Negative WorldFor centuries, Christianity has been seen as a positive force in the world – even by those who are not Christians. But my guest today, Aaron Renn, argues that this perception has changed. In a widely read and discussed article for “First Things” magazine, first published a decade ago, Renn said that the world up until 1964 was a “positive world” for Christianity. From 1964 to 2014, we lived in what he calls the “Neutral World.” Since 2014, we live in a “Negative World” for Christianity.
Renn expands on these ideas in his latest book, Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christi...
2024-05-0836 min
Divorce RanchPart Three: A Change of TackAgainst the backdrop of yet another disappearance at the Sidewinder, Francis struggles to relate to the divorcees. A horseback reconnaissance yields some clues, but now the pool of suspects is growing. Part Three was written by Laura Skopec and directed by Rachel Music.
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Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Starring: Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife...
2024-05-0627 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 353: United Methodist Church Approves LGBTQ Clergy, Wayne Grudem Retires, Metaxas and Feucht Hit ManhattanOn today’s program, the top legislative body of the United Methodist Church gathered in Charlotte, N.C., this week for its long-awaited General Conference. There, delegates cast decisive votes on issues of gender and sexuality. We’ll have details.
And, an Ohio church is under fire AGAIN for opening its doors to shelter the homeless. We’ll take a look.
Also, Wayne Grudem, bestselling author of ‘Systematic Theology,’ is stepping away from academia after teaching for almost 50 years. That story later in the program.
But first, evangelical activists gathered followers together at Columbia Un...
2024-05-0324 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 18. Enjoying the Journey of Self Actualization with Yane NemeroffReleasing a special podcast today!!
The first GUEST on the Path To Integration Podcast, and wow!! The conversation was so nourishing, and I know you will get a lot out of it.
Professor Yane Nemeroff is a Professor of Communications at Miami Dade College, and in this episode…
✨ he shares his own philosophies of what motivates and inspire him
✨ how he arrived to greater understanding of his own unique Self expression and honoring others in theirs
✨ how he makes the journey mo...
2024-05-011h 04
Divorce RanchPart Two: No RefundsDetective O'Connell tries working within the system, but finds himself at odds with the freewheeling attitudes in Reno. At the casino, the stakes get even higher. Dottie confides in Francis, to the ire of her sister, Beverly. Part Two was written by Brandon Thompson and directed by Rachel Music. "You Take the Rules, I'll Take the Roulette" performed by Jacob Alden Roa.
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2024-04-2933 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 351: More on Driscoll-Lindell, A Seminary Survives, and Orange’s Reggie Joiner ResignsOn today’s program, Arkansas pastor Steven Smith steps down after fallout from mishandling abuse allegations against a former children’s minister. We’ll have details.
Also, controversial megachurch pastors Mark Driscoll and John Lindell seemed to reconcile on stage at the Stronger Men’s Conference last week…but since then, tensions between the two leaders have only intensified. We’ll take a look.
And, how a small U-S evangelical seminary is defying the odds. While many theological schools are shrinking, this one’s enrollment numbers keep growing.
But we begin today with news of two re...
2024-04-2624 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 350: Some Thought About The Mark Driscoll-John Lindell ControversyOn today’s EXTRA Episode, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith has some additional thoughts about the Mark Driscoll-John Lindell controversy.
The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Thanks to Casey Sudduth, Stephen duBarry, Kim Roberts, Rod Pitzer, and Christina Darnell for additional support.
Until next time, may God bless you.
2024-04-2411 min
Divorce RanchPart One: The Disappearance of Mitzi BallantyneJune 1949. Detective O'Connell has been sent unceremoniously from Chicago to Reno to track down a wily heiress.
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Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Starring: Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife, Enrique Quintero as Hondo, Lorene Chesley as Sarah, Lisa Pedace as Helen, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, Laura Lee Walsh as Beverly, Laura Holliday as Dottie, and...
2024-04-2223 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 348: Eric Metaxas’s Letter To The American ChurchTen years ago, Eric Metaxas was the belle of the evangelical ball. Indeed, his evangelical bona fides were nearly impeccable. Early in his career he wrote for Veggie Tales and worked for Chuck Colson. He wrote humorously but piercingly about Christian apologetics. His biography of Bonhoeffer was named the book of the year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. It sold more than a million copies and has been translated into 20 languages.
His keynote address to the National Prayer Breakfast in 2012 became a viral sensation. With great wit and rhetorical flourish, and with President Barack Obama sitting...
2024-04-1732 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 17. The Practice of CommitmentWe each have a different relationship to structure and commitment, and yet, to come into healthy relationship with these things is essential for the growth and success of our creative ideas and visions.
In this episode I share about some recent breakthroughs I have had in these areas and reflect on the universal lessons we can each take from them.
May you continue to grow in the inner strength and resolve to keep going, even if imperfectly, and to come into right relationship the creative flow of your life.
2024-04-1537 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 347: State Department Proposes Rules that Could Hurt Ministries Salem Media Reports Big LossSHOW NOTES:
On today’s program, a proposed State Department rule could impact employment regulations for nonprofits…and some ministry leaders are voicing concern. We’ll take a look.
And, the North Carolina pastor who went viral for remarks he made from the pulpit about rape has apologized—but the controversy, which has sparked ongoing protests, caught the attention of lawmakers and inflamed the state’s debate over school vouchers. We’ll have details.
Also, Salem Media—one of the only Christian publicly traded companies—has reported a $46 million operating loss in its latest annual re...
2024-04-1227 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 346: From Half-Time to Full-Time A conversation with David Bahnsen about the dignity of workYou’ve probably heard that you should achieve balance in your life. Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying that “No one ever said on their death-bed that they wish they had spent more time at the office.” Maybe you’ve read the popular Christian book “Half-Time” by Bob Buford, in which he said you should reach a place in your career in which you pivot from “success to significance.”
My guest today, David Bahnsen, doesn’t think much of this conventional wisdom. He says it’s not biblical, it won’t lead to joy in life, and it inadvertently per...
2024-04-1029 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 345: T.D. Jakes, NC’s Pursuit Church, Birmingham Southern College To CloseOn today’s program, North Carolina Pastor Bruce Frank is joining the crowded Southern Baptist Convention presidential race. Frank was a former leader of the SBC’s abuse task force. We’ll have details. And, Bishop TD Jakes is mentioned in a lawsuit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs—though the lawsuit does not accuse the bishop of wrongdoing. We’ll take a look. Also, another Christian college is closing its doors.
But first, North Carolina’s Pursuit Church announced this week that it fired its lead pastor over sexual misconduct.
I want to remind everyone that we...
2024-04-0526 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 344: A Conversation with Andrew Peterson He talks music, writing, community, Wingfeather, and becoming a ministry leaderAndrew Peterson is, as the old saying goes, a “man of many parts.”
I first discovered Andrew’s music in the late 1990s, when his song “Nothing to Say” first became a favorite – and it still is. I began following his musical career and quickly discovered that he had more on his mind that music. He was building a community of artists in Nashville that were slowly making something great. Musicians such as Ben Shive, Sandra McCracken, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Osenga, and many others started collaborating on each other’s projects. Many of them became a part of Andr...
2024-04-0334 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 341: Chi Alpha, Compassion International, Child Evangelism Fellowship, and “Margin Stacking”On today’s program, another person has sued the Assemblies of God and the denomination’s college ministry Chi Alpha. The victim, who is blind, claims he was sexually abused by one of the Chi Alpha leaders over the span of five years. We’ll have details.
Also, Christians are often among the first to give to humanitarian aid nonprofits when a crisis hits—but where does the money go? We talked with some of the biggest ministries, like Samaritan’s Purse and World Vision, to find out.
And, Compassion International reclassified itself as an associatio...
2024-03-2232 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 340: Rickardo Bodden on Toxic LeadershipLeadership books have become a dime-a-dozen. But books that combine rigorous academic research, boots-on-the-ground leadership experience, and an understanding of scripture and church and ministry dynamics…well, those books are rare indeed.
But that’s what we have in a new book called “End The Reign of Pain: Identifying and Treating Toxic Leadership.”
In this book, by Dr. Rickardo Bodden unpacks what toxic leadership is, what causes it, and how toxic leaders can de-tox and how churches and other organizations can keep themselves from becoming an incubator for toxic leaders.
Rickardo Bodden is a pastor...
2024-03-2024 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 339: American Bible Society Pivots, Trinity International University Cuts Programs, and Turning Point USA Holds EventOn today’s program, the American Bible Society is closing its state-of-the-art museum in Philadelphia…after spending nearly $100 million on it over the past decade. We’ll have details. Also, Texas church members support wildfire relief efforts—while also suffering losses of their own. We’ll take a look. And, Trinity International University is cutting programs and changing leadership in hopes of righting a sinking ship.
But first, we revisit Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Last week, we shared about a conference the church hosted for ministry in partnership with Turning Point USA Faith. This time, the two par...
2024-03-1522 min
The Non-Traditional Scholar Podcast.Ep. 1: A "Path to Integration."In this episode of the podcast, we have a conversation with Christina Sudduth. A changemaker that works in the power of "Giving." Christina discusses her work and what has led her down a "Path to Integration." She explains some of the challenges we face in discovering ourselves and our true passions. More specifically, embodying those passions in our everyday lives. Please enjoy this latest edition of the podcast, and remember to rate 5 stars!
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2024-03-131h 00MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 338: Matt Bronleewe on the Founding of Compassion InternationalIn the early 1950s, war had left tens of thousands of orphans in South Korea. Everett Swanson arrived there to preach the Gospel to the troops there, but he was overcome by the starving children, and he faced the question, “What are you going to do?”
That question compelled Everett Swanson to start an organization that became Compassion International, now one of the largest orphan care organizations on the planet. Compassion now cares for more than 2 million children around the world.
That question – “What Are You Going To Do?” – is also the name of a new book abo...
2024-03-1314 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 337: Liberty University, Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA Lifeway makes a comebackOn today’s program, Liberty University faces a record-breaking $14 million fine from the Department of Education. We’ll have details.
Also, Dream City Church in Arizona partners with Turning Point USA to host a politically flavored conference for ministry leaders. Featured speakers included Eric Metaxas, Sean Feucht, and Jentezen Franklin. We’ll take a look.
And, later in the program, Wycliffe Bible Translators is selling its Florida headquarters.
We begin today with a look at Lifeway Christian Resources…the Nashville-based Southern Baptist entity hit a financial low in 2020…but seems to be making a comeback...
2024-03-0827 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 336: Character Matters A Conversation About Leadership with Marvin OlaskyIn today’s secular, post-modern world, many Americans – even Christians – have settled for a transactional relationship with leaders in church, in government, and in our civic institutions. If those leaders give us what we want, when we want it, that’s all we ask of them.
But Marvin Olasky believes that character matters when it comes to leadership. He has studied great leaders in American history, from the founding era to today, and he has written about them in a fascinating new book called “Moral Vision: Leadership from George Washington to Joe Biden.”
Marvin Olasky probably nee...
2024-03-0636 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 335: Calvin University, TD Jakes, YWAM, Artificial Intelligence in the PulpitOn today’s program, Calvin University’s president resigns after allegations of misconduct surface. We’ll have details. Also, T.D. Jakes Foundation announces $9 million in grants—we’ll take a look at the recipients, plus take a deeper dive into some of T.D. Jakes other business ventures. And, A-I in the pulpit. As technology advances, pastors are faced with new opportunities…and ethical considerations.
We begin today with sad news out of Tanzania. A bus accident claimed 11 of missionaries serving with Youth With a Mission. Leaders of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) are rallying for support to aid...
2024-03-0129 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 334: Checking In On A Paradigm-Busting Bible Translation Project Will "Translation Service Providers" change the way Bible translation is done?Today I welcome back to the program Amy McClintock, with the Strategic Resource Group, an organization that funds projects to reach unreached people groups in the Middle East and North Africa, the so-called MENA region of the world. Joining Amy is Al Fadi, who is helping to lead a bible translation project that we have been talking about for a couple of years here at MinistryWatch.
More than two years ago, I started reporting on a new initiative by the Strategic Resource Group that – if successful – could have a dramatic impact on the way we do Bible tran...
2024-02-2820 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 333: SBC Executive Committee Meets & Disfellowships Congregations, Christian Persecution Growing GloballyOn today’s program, SBC leaders met this week in Nashville and announced some significant decisions. We’ll have details. Plus, a joint report from some big ministries details how persecution against Christians in Iran continues to worsen. We’ll take a look. And, our quarterly list of books worth noting.
We begin today with news that the SBC is starting a new nonprofit. Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse reform task force announced plans Monday (Feb. 19) to launch a new, independent nonprofit to host a database of abuse pastors called Ministry Check. But they still nee...
2024-02-2327 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 332 : A MinistryWatch “Best-of” Handling Allegations In A Ministry: A Conversation With Theresa Lynn SidebothamOn today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, we’re re-airing an episode featuring an interview I had with Theresa Lynn Sidebotham. She’s an attorney and the author of a new book Handling Allegations In A Ministry: Responses and Investigations.
It’s not clear to me that we are seeing more incidents of sexual abuse in the church than in years past. But I think it is fair to say that more stories are seeing the light of day. The #MeToo Movement, which spawned the #ChurchToo movement, means that more survivors are telling their stories, and the way we handle th...
2024-02-2117 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 331: Aaron Ivey, Abilene Christian University, Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, and IHOP Founder Mike BickleOn today’s program, Worship Pastor Aaron Ivey—husband of popular podcaster Jamie Ivey—was fired from his church after they found evidence of explicit text messages with other men, at least one of whom was a minor. We’ll have details.
Also, Abilene Christian University in Texas recently reviewed its sexuality policy in response to pushback from students and alumni…and they came back with a decision. We’ll take a look. And we have new information about the shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston.
Finally, Bible Study Fellowship has announced a big move, fro...
2024-02-1626 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 16. The Importance of Healthy Relationships as We CreateA primary pillar to our success and personal development is the quality of our relationships.
For many, including me, this is an aspect of life that has required some trial and error to learn how to have healthy relationship dynamics - in intimacy, friendship, family, and how we relate to our purpose and contribution in the world.
This episode explores the process of coming into secure relationship with ourselves and others, and learning how to navigate the ebb and flow of both union and sovereignty.
...
2024-02-1424 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 15. Navigating Compromise as We EvolveAs we evolve into more conscious awareness, there may be times where what we do, what we’re a part of, or the context in which we’re in does not feel like a complete fit.
We are given choices to modify ourselves to fit in with the chosen context OR make a shift to find a better match, or become a better a match.
We may also determine that we have sufficient peace with the compromise for the benefit we get in return, or because it does align with some deeper values we hold which...
2024-02-0526 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 327: Samaritan Ministries, Alistair Begg, United Methodist Final Tally of DisaffiliationsOn today’s program, one of the big healthcare sharing ministries is suing New Mexico. We’ll have details. Plus, popular pastor Alistair Begg—whose radio program was dropped by American Family Radio last week—is standing by his advice about attending an LGBTQ wedding. We’ll explain. And, the deadline for churches to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church has passed…and the results are in. We’ll look at how many congregations have left.
We begin today with news that a Texas dad has sued the Assemblies of God denomination, its North Texas District, and its college mini...
2024-02-0229 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 325: Chi Alpha, Joel Osteen, Mike Breen and APEX ChurchOn today’s program, another Chi Alpha leader is out at the Assemblies of God college campus ministry. He was director over the regions where convicted sex offender Daniel Savala had access to students. We’ll have details.
Joel Osteen is brought to tears during a Sunday service as he announces that his Houston church has paid off a 100-million dollar loan.
Also, churches face fines for sheltering the homeless during brutal winter weather. More on that later in the program.
We begin today with news that author and pastor Mike Breen has resi...
2024-01-2625 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 14. Sharing my "Late Bloomer" Status and Why It's Never Too LateSharing with you some of the reasons I experience myself as a “late bloomer”. In the end, I truly appreciate all the lessons I’ve learned and integrated along the way. They are what make me uniquely me!
I choose to trust that each winding path was taking me deeper into my authenticity.
Now, I stand firm in that it’s never too late to step into a life that delights you. It’s never too late to open more to love and to shine your light.
Hope you enjoy this episode...
2024-01-2414 minMinistryWatch PodcastPodcast Ep. 323: Doug Wilson, TD Jakes, and Cru’s President Resigns Open Doors releases list of most dangerous countries for ChristiansOn today’s program, Doug Wilson—the pastor who leads what some call a Reformed religious empire in Moscow, Idaho—has hired a law firm to protect himself and his organizations from defamation. We’ll have details.
Also, Bishop T.D. Jakes has recently been the subject of scandalous rumors—but that hasn’t stopped him from preaching at the annual Maryland revival meetings where he’s been a guest speaker for more than 30 years. We’ll take a deeper look.
And, the president of Cru…formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ…is stepping down after just four...
2024-01-1928 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 322: Changes To The MinistryWatch WebsiteThis week MinistryWatch President Warren Smith walks you through some of the recent changes we’ve made to the MinistryWatch website, and why we think these changes will help us serve you better.
The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database, technical, editorial, and other support from Casey Sudduth, Kim Roberts, Christina Darnell, Rod Pitzer, Stephen DuBarry, and others.
Until next time, may God bless you!
2024-01-1608 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 321: Acts 29, Grand Canyon University, IHOP, and Remembering Donald WildmonOn today’s program, one of the early members of the influential Acts 29 church planting network is leaving – and going public with its reasons. Grand Canyon University, now the nation’s largest Christian college, faces new legal challenges. And we remember Donald Wildmon, the founder of the American Family Association, who recently died at age 85.
We begin today with news that the shakeup at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City continues…this time with the exit of another high level executive.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Last week I promised to give a final accountin...
2024-01-1225 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 316: Churches Implicated in Haiti Arms Deal, YouVersion’s Top Verses, Bankruptcy Judge “Claws Back” DonationsOn today’s program, a bizarre story out of Haiti. Haitian gangs are using churches to smuggle arms into the country. We’ll explain how that scheme works.
And a church in Alabama has to pay back nearly a half-million dollars given to it a decade ago because the man who gave the gift has now declared bankruptcy. And this church is not alone. We’ll have details.
Later in the program, we look at the popular bible app YouVersion. It’s released its annual list of the most searched Bible verses of the year.
We...
2023-12-2227 minMinistryWatch PodcastEp. 315: A Conversation with Dr. Russell MooreDr. Russell Moore is editor in chief of “Christianity Today” and previously served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
Today we discuss his new book Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call For Evangelical America.”
The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database, technical, editorial, and other support from Christina Darnell, Kim Roberts, Casey Sudduth, and Stephen DuBarry.
Until next time, may God bless you.
2023-12-2040 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 13. Aligning with Creative FlowAligning with our creative flow requires both an intention and an opening or softening to the essence of who we are at a deep level.
It calls us to relax beyond the rigidity in which so many of use were brought up in, while still providing enough structure to keep up the momentum and not waste our energy. Through the harmonization with ourselves and with our feminine and masculine nature, we find flow - a state of ease and forward progress that feels "just right".
There is a sweet spot that we get to enjoy...
2023-09-0918 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 12. Creating Safety, Trust, & Resource for your VisionsSome of the key ways to bring your visions into reality are to create a sense of safety, self trust, and tangible inner and outer resources to actually support the process.
When you feel safe and supported, you are much more likely to take the calculated risks required to stretch beyond your comfort zone.
Hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, please share the episode and leave a rating.
If you have any questions or feedback, you can reach out to me on...
2023-08-0119 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 11. Are you trying to escape from the lesson?How many times do we find ourselves repeating the different but similar lesson? How long has a certain aspect of life stayed "the same" even when we desire something different?
On this episode, I reflect on the tendency to want to rush ahead or skip over the lesson, to the good part! But, in fact, we really need to learn to be present with the current experience in order to truly "graduate" and move forward.
Hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, please share the episode and leave...
2023-07-0819 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 10. Embracing your imperfections & renewing integrityThe foundation of our creative capacity is a baseline of integrity. When we are out of integrity, we are not operating out of full power; like a machine with a missing piece, it will just not work optimally. Same goes for our contributions to an organizational mission or group goal. When one piece of the whole is out of alignment in someway, the system loses out on potential impact.
Now, that is not to say that we must strive for perfection; not at all. However, our integrity is something to be restored over and over, even when...
2023-06-2419 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 9. Keeping Your Heart Open "In Times Like These" (Part 2)In every generation, and in daily living, we could identify with the sentiment that "these are difficult times". Whether it is related to international or current affairs, or experiences in your immediate surroundings, there are many reasons why we may lose heart or become skeptical.
In part 2, I discuss the importance of keeping our hearts open so that we can act from courage and commitment rather than pure reactivity, in both interpersonal relationships AND society at large.
Please leave a rating on Spotify and share what you learned or...
2023-06-1227 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 8. Keeping Your Heart Open "In Times Like These" (Part 1)In every generation, and in daily living, we could identify with the sentiment that "these are difficult times". Whether it is related to international or current affairs, or experiences in your immediate surroundings, there are many reasons why we may lose heart or become skeptical.
In the end, where we have the most personal control is in the act of keeping our heart open. We've felt the value of it when we successfully accomplish it, and we see the value it brings others when they do, yet, it is a muscle to be built...
2023-06-0121 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 7. Personal Energy ManagementAs creatives and visionaries, the ability to manage our own personal energy is essential. The more awareness we can bring to the subtleties of our energy use, the greater ability we have in directing that energy to chosen actions that support the fulfillment of our visions.
This episode discusses:
- building awareness on how your energy is used
- identifying different energy states from which you operate
- the value of having agility to flow between energy states
- recognizing subconscious beliefs that may lead to self sabotage
2023-05-2417 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 6. Building the Muscle to CreateBuilding the capacity to be MORE in the mode of creation vs consumption takes time and intention. However, in doing so, we can integrate our day dreams into lived reality, over time.
There is a process of 1) cultivating awareness, 2) stillness and un-entanglement, 3) setting intentions, and 4) taking the action that can move you from looping around in the same behavior patterns over and over, to actually fulfilling on your BIG ideas!
Please share what you learned or gained from this episode on IG @pathtointegration. I would love to hear from you!!
Happy creating!
2023-05-1421 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 5. Maintaining Neutrality in the Paradox of LifeLife is full of paradox. We can of course take ownership for our daily actions and responses, but how we experience a certain scenario is unique to each individual. To one person, what may be a gift, could be an immense challenge for another. What might be a challenge, could end up being one of life's greatest gifts. Ultimately, we cannot impose our experience on another because we really have no idea what kind of lesson each of us need for our greatest evolution.
When we can maintain neutrality in the paradox of all that comes our...
2023-03-1325 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 4. Embracing the DarkWe often want to avoid or rush past the moments of dark or seasons of "winter" but when we learn to embrace them, we get to experience our full capacity in life. Our physical bodies have a chance to regenerate, and our psyches mature from "child" to well-rounded "adult".
Christina Sudduth is a personal empowerment coach and founder of Path To Integration.
IG: @pathtointegration
2022-12-0718 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 3. ”Divide & Conquer”...and we allow itThere are so many ways that division is created in this world, pitting one group of people against another, in both subtle and non-subtle ways. And the truth is, we allow it to happen. We play out such dynamics, often unconsciously, when through our own individual self-care and courage, we could actually create something different.
Christina Sudduth is a personal empowerment coach and founder of Path To Integration.
IG: @pathtointegration
2022-10-0925 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 2. Navigating the ”9-5” & social media expressionIt can be challenging to navigate your chosen identity at work, let's say the traditional "9-5" setting, and who you are becoming in the world. Who you choose to express online or your personal life may be different, and there is a time where you may experience discomfort with some of the incongruencies until it can be more fully integrated.
Christina Sudduth is a personal empowerment coach and founder of Path To Integration.
IG: @pathtointegration
2022-10-0224 min
The Path To Integration PodcastEp 1. Accessing your full power and Self expressionJoin Christina Sudduth, personal empowerment coach and founder of Path To Integration. As humans we are continuously becoming, we are coming out of our shell and uncovering truths about who we are. In this process of *integration*, we have the opportunity to live a more more fulfilled and empowered life when we bring all parts of ourselves on board.
IG: @pathtointegration
2022-02-2213 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: Harold Camping and Anti-VaxxersMinistry Watch: Episode 104On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode I’m pleased to welcome back to the program Paul Glader.Paul is the editor-in-chief at Religion Unplugged and the director of the journalism program at The King’s College in New York City. His journalism experience includes a long tenure with the Wall Street Journal.To find out more about Religion Unplugged and the stories we discussed today, go to Religion Unplugged.com. If you’d like to give to its International Reporting Fund, there’s a link at the top of the page.
2021-05-3122 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: The Museum Of The Bible's Ancient Hebrew Prayer BookMinistry Watch: Episode 82Today, I’m pleased to welcome back to the program Paul Glader. Paul is the editor-in-chief at Religion Unplugged and the director of the journalism program at The King’s College in New York City. His journalism experience includes a long tenure with the Wall Street Journal.Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Regular listeners to the program know that I do a...
2021-03-1622 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: Jericho March and Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree ministryMinistry Watch: Episode 62Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. Regular listeners to the program know that I do a regular weekly roundup of the week’s ministry news with my co-host Natasha Smith. But these MinistryWatch Extra episodes are a chance for us to “go deep,” you might say, with our editorial partners.Today, I’m pleased to welcome back to the program Paul Glade...
2020-12-2826 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: Looking Outward on Religion and Politics After the ElectionMinistryWatch Episode 54: A Conversation with Religion Unplugged’s Paul GladerHere at MinistryWatch, we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.Today, I’m pleased to welcome back to the program Paul Glader. Paul is the editor-in-chief at Religion Unplugged and the director of the journalism program at The King’s College in New York City. His journalism experience includes a long tenure with the Wall Street Journal. We discus...
2020-11-1635 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: Amy Coney Barrett and New Shifts in Religion & PoliticsMinistry Watch Episode 50: A Conversation with Religion Unplugged’s Paul GladerHere at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.Regular listeners to the program know that this month we began these “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes. We will continue our regular Friday weekly roundup episodes. Those are episodes I co-host with Natasha Smith. But these MinistryWatch Extra episodes are a chance for us to “go deep,” you might say, with our editorial...
2020-10-2734 min
Religion UnpluggedFeed Drop: The Rise & Fall of Jerry Falwell Jr.Ministry Watch Episode 36: A Conversation with Religion Unplugged’s Paul Glader Hello, everyone. I’m Warren Smith and I’d like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, all designed to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us.Regular listeners to the program know that this month we began these “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes. We will continue our regular Friday weekly roundup episodes. Those are episodes I co-host with Natasha S...
2020-09-1436 min
Religion UnpluggedFEED DROP: Ministry WatchReligionUnplugged teams up in the first of a series of MinistryWatch Extra episodes, Paul Glader, the executive editor of ReligionUnplugged, is a guest on the MinistryWatch podcast, talking with MinistryWatch President, Warren Smith.MinistryWatch Episode Notes"Ep. 28 Warren Smith Talks with Paul Glader of Religion Unplugged"This is the first of our “MinistryWatch Extra” episodes. Today’s guest is Paul Glader. Paul talks to us about “Religion Unplugged,” a website with which MinistryWatch has a content-sharing relationship. We’ll go deep into our editorial processes an...
2020-08-1727 min