Church InTension
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
The Church InTension podcast is a place to have healthy conversations about areas of tension and the intentions of the Church. Hosted by Dr. Jon Chasteen and powered by The King's University.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Church InTension podcast is a place to have healthy conversations about areas of tension and the intentions of the Church. Hosted by Dr. Jon Chasteen and powered by The King's University.
Language:
English
Contact:
8177221634
Website:
https://churchintension.com/
Email:
marketing@tku.edu
Episodes
How to Transition Well
6/20/2023
Transition, in every area of life, can be difficult to navigate. As leaders, how can we transition well?
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, looks to Elijah and Elisha’s story as a biblical model for healthy transition. As part of this teaching, Dr. Chasteen announces his own transition away from The King’s University and how to follow his coming leadership content.
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Duration:00:40:40
Pastoring or People-Pleasing: Navigating Healthy Boundaries in Ministry
4/28/2023
In a world of constant accessibility, how does a pastor develop healthy boundaries with their congregation?
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, discusses the role and challenges of being a Campus Pastor with Pastor Wade Smith. Pastor Wade is currently the Campus Pastor for two Victory Church campuses: Edmond, Oklahoma and Grapevine, Texas.
Duration:01:02:49
Why Most Leaders Never Find Fulfillment
3/8/2023
The term “leadership” is used extensively in the Church, and Dr. Sam Chand is one of the reasons for that. He has authored numerous books and has mentored some of the top leaders in the Church, while writing numerous leadership books including Who’s Holding Your Ladder.
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Sam about his latest book, How Leaders Create Chaos, and what leaders can do to get their “roar” back.
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Duration:00:57:26
Disruptive: Nathan Finochio’s Refreshing Brand of Irreverence
2/7/2023
For evangelicals (especially charismatics), the jokes on the @sillygraham Instagram account (formerly @theosu_memes) are a little too on the nose. Nathan Finochio, founder of TheosU, is the man behind jokes. They are funny and true with a brand of irreverence that isn’t seen often in the Church. However, according to Finochio, they are important.
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Finochio about his latest book, Killer Church, consumerism in the Church, and the importance of humor.
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Duration:00:58:37
Part 2: Jon and Tim Ross Mix It Up
1/13/2023
Tim Ross just stepped down from his role as senior pastor at Embassy City Church, a church he started nearly a decade ago, to start a podcast. It was a leap of faith because he didn't understand why God was calling him to make the move, but he would soon find out. His YouTube podcast, The Basement With Tim Ross, grew to more than 100 thousand subscribers only a few months after launching. As that number continues to climb, Tim Ross continues to embrace the ambiguity of the season into which God has called him.
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, TKU President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Tim about the changing season and how he started his popular podcast.
Duration:00:39:27
Part 1: Jon and Tim Ross Mix It Up
1/6/2023
Tim Ross just stepped down from his role as senior pastor at Embassy City Church, a church he started nearly a decade ago, to start a podcast. It was a leap of faith because he didn't understand why God was calling him to make the move, but he would soon find out. His YouTube podcast, The Basement With Tim Ross, grew to more than 100 thousand subscribers only a few months after launching. As that number continues to climb, Tim Ross continues to embrace the ambiguity of the season into which God has called him.
On this episode of the Church InTension podcast, TKU President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Tim about the changing season and how he started his popular podcast.
Duration:00:31:59
Macro to Micro: The Future of the Church
12/6/2022
The Church is heading in a new direction, according to Josh Morris. The old way of doing things just doesn’t translate. That’s what Josh learned during his two years planting a church in Austin, Texas, that ultimately didn’t survive the COVID shutdown. What he learned opened his eyes about the future of the Church.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Josh Morris about his time in Austin, the deep theological questions he asks, and the future of the Church.
Duration:00:47:19
How Men and Women Can Work Together In Ministry
12/1/2022
What does it look like for men and women to work as equals in ministry? This bonus episode of the Women in Ministry Leadership podcast seeks to answer the question with experienced pastors who continue to work toward that goal.
At the 2022 Gateway Conference, Dr. Jon Chasteen and Dr. Rhonda Davis were joined by Gateway pastors Mallory Bassham and Marcus Brecheen in a special breakout session to discuss how it actually looks for men and women to work alongside each other in ministry. We are releasing the session as a bonus episode that includes a question-and-answer session you won't want to miss.
Duration:00:46:17
How Do Pastors Deal With Anxiety?
10/28/2022
How do pastors deal with anxiety? Shawn Johnson would know. His crippling anxiety led him to step away from pastoring for months while he sought clinical treatment. Through that treatment, along with help from his wife, fellow pastors, and friends, God healed Shawn and gave him a new perspective. He shares this perspective in his book, Attacking Anxiety: From Panicked and Depressed to Alive and Free.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, The King's University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Shawn Johnson about how all pastors deal with anxiety and how they can overcome it.
Duration:00:48:40
Is Your Church a Ministry or an Enterprise?
9/26/2022
When we treat church like a business or an enterprise, we become more focused on events or experiences rather than ministry and community. Marcus Brecheen, who leads the Gateway Network, works with numerous churches of all sizes, and he has seen many churches inadvertently operate in this way.
In this episode of Church InTension, The King’s University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Marcus about this problem and how churches can address it.
Duration:00:59:25
Carey Nieuwhof Talks About the Symptoms of Leadership Burnout
8/24/2022
A Barna poll published in March 2022 showed that 42 percent of pastors have thought about quitting because of pastoral burnout. Carey Nieuwhof was so shocked by that growing trend that he wrote a book about it. In his new book, At Your Best, he drew from his own pastoral burnout that almost took him out of ministry years ago and presents a way for pastors to thrive.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, Dr. Jon Chasteen talks with Carey about his story and how pastors and leaders can prevent burnout.
Duration:00:47:03
What Makes a Winning Executive Team?
7/28/2022
What does it take to build a successful leadership team and how can visionary leaders carry out the vision of their senior leader? These are questions answered in this unique episode of the Church Intension podcast, in which host Dr. Jon Chasteen moves into the interviewee chair along with two Victory Church executive leaders Oscar Ortiz and Wade Smith.
Duration:00:59:15
Why Prophetic Ministry Matters in the Church
6/29/2022
"Be eager to prophesy." That's what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14:39 (NLT). So why do so many churches avoid this ministry? Pastors Tom Lane and Wayne Drain have spent their ministry careers immersed in prophetic ministry in the local church, and their new book, He Still Speaks To Kids (a followup to their book He Still Speaks) covers this topic in great detail.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, Dr. Jon Chasteen talks with Wayne and Tom about the nuance and importance of prophetic ministry.
Duration:00:50:18
Father and Son Conversations About Ministry, Church, and Life
5/30/2022
Every generation does ministry differently than the previous one, and we often don't see eye to eye with the ones who went before us. However, there is great wisdom in listening and learning from the older and younger generations in ministry.
In this episode of Church InTension, Dr. Jon Chasteen interviews his father, Dr. John Chasteen, and the two discuss the challenges of ministry then and now.
Duration:00:43:37
Women In Ministry Leadership
5/2/2022
For many women in ministry leadership, there are challenges that don't always apply to their male colleagues. Many times, these challenges go unseen and unaddressed. Dr. Rhonda Davis at The King's University is pioneering a program called Women in Ministry Leadership to help encourage and validate women on their ministry journeys. She also hosts a podcast of the same name.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, TKU President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, speaks with Dr. Davis about some of these challenges and how leaders can foster a balanced team.
Duration:00:44:33
Brent Evans, CEO of XO Marriage
3/29/2022
When leadership changes hands within an organization, the chances for failure are high. However, when Brent Evans became the leader of XO Marriage (formerly known as Marriage Today, founded by Jimmy Evans), the ministry continued to grow. The biggest growth took place when Brent found his voice as a leader.
In this episode of Church InTension, Dr. Jon Chasteen talks with Brent Evans about the challenges of taking over a family-run ministry and how he was able to overcome them by being himself and not trying to fill his father's shoes.
Duration:00:48:46
Bianca Olthoff On Co-Leading a Church With Her Spouse
2/28/2022
Every church has unique power dynamics, but imagine sharing equal leadership duties with your spouse. Bianca Olthoff doesn't have to imagine because she and her husband Matt co-lead the rapidly growing Father's House Church in Orange County, California.
In this episode of Church InTension, Dr. Jon Chasteen talks with Bianca about what it's like to co-lead The Father's House with Matt and how they maintain a work-life balance.
Duration:00:40:36
Deconstruction: What Every Pastor Should Know
1/26/2022
The term "deconstruction" has never been so closely associated with the Church and Christian theology as it is today. However, according to Dr. A.J. Swoboda, while the term is relatively new, the idea of deconstruction—questioning and dismantling one's beliefs—has been part of the Church for thousands of years.
On this episode of Church InTension, TKU President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, speaks with Swoboda about the topic of deconstruction and how pastors can help people in their congregations ask healthy questions and ultimately grow closer to Jesus.
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Duration:00:45:41
The Challenges of Planting a Church
12/27/2021
Planting a church is wrought with challenges. Pastor Preston Morrison of Gateway Church Scottsdale and Pastor Tim Ross of Embassy City Church experienced many when they were sent out by Gateway Church to lead their own congregations.
In this episode of Church InTension, The King's University President, Dr. Jon Chasteen, talks with Preston and Tim about how they stayed afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic and the biggest things they've learned along the way.
Duration:00:41:09
How the Church can Prepare for Changing Cultural Trends
11/22/2021
"The new norm after the Pandemic is accelerated change," says Dr. Ron Luce, whose new book, Faith At the Speed of Light, takes a deep dive into the future of our culture and how it will affect the Church. There are numerous opportunities for the Church to adapt and reach the next generation.
In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, TKU President Dr. Jon Chasteen talks with Luce about these future trends and how the Church can prepare for a changing world.
Duration:00:44:09