Podcasts by Holy Soup Podcast
Join host Thom Schultz (author, innovator, filmmaker and founder of Group Publishing) as he offers innovative approaches to ministry and challenges the status quo of today’s church.
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Holy Soup Episode 040: Breaking Through Bible Phobia from 2020-10-28T22:35:28
Listen to an exclusive sneak peak at Eyewitness, the first-of-its-kind story Bible designed to help adults discover God in fresh and surprising ways.
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Holy Soup Episode 039: What COVID-19 Unveils About Today's Youth Ministry from 2020-05-12T22:14:19
One age group is hit particularly hard with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s teenagers.
Join Thom and youth ministry expert and author Rick Lawrence as they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had ...
Holy Soup Episode 038: CoronaChurch- The Crowd Is No Longer Cool from 2020-03-18T16:35:01
The American church faces an upset like never before. The insidious coronavirus has slammed shut the church doors–locking out the faithful from gathered worship. What is happening? Where is God in ...
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Holy Soup Episode 037: Lonely Kids and the Church from 2020-01-08T11:00:19
Gen Z is the loneliest and most socially isolated generation in history. How can churches help to fight this epidemic of loneliness while reaching today’s young people? Join Thom and special guest ...
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Holy Soup Episode 036: Will Multisite Churches Work for the Next Generation? from 2019-10-16T10:00:22
Over the past decade, the multisite model of church has quickly grown in popularity and adoption. But will it continue to effectively engage and feed people moving forward, especially Generation Z?...
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Holy Soup Episode 035: Church: Here Come the Women from 2019-08-01T10:00:15
As the American church struggles to find its way, it may be downplaying one its strongest assets. Women.
Join Thom and special guest Kadi Cole (author, speaker and consultant) as they disc...
Holy Soup Episode 034: The Endangered Church’s Tipping Point from 2019-07-24T10:00:14
For many years, the warning signs have mounted. The institutional church is in decline. But, up to now, few in the church have shown much desire to change, to seriously respond to the erosion aroun...
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Holy Soup Episode 033: The Internet and Church Attendance from 2019-05-29T11:00:17
Websites, social media, live streaming…. All important, but sometimes overwhelming for churches. When looking at your ministry’s digital presence, how can you balance impact with effort while reach...
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Holy Soup Episode 032: The Dangers of Under- or Over-Reacting to Church Security Risks from 2018-10-17T13:00:04
Churches strive to make people feel welcome by creating a warm environment where ministry and friendship flourish. At the same time, ensuring the safety of those entering your building is quickly b...
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Holy Soup Episode 031: Making Disciples—or Just Smartypants? from 2018-09-18T22:21:59
Jesus didn’t arrange his followers in little rows and ask them to complete fill-in-the-blank worksheets. He knew that discipleship was much more than an academic exercise.
After modeling h...
Holy Soup Episode 030- Social Outrage & The Church from 2018-09-05T19:24:22
Join Thom and special guest Derwin Gray (author and pastor) as they discuss how churches can navigate a response to current issues of social outrage including areas of racial and political division.
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Holy Soup Episode 029- Church Planting: Just to Get Big? from 2018-08-01T11:00:15
The church planting movement in the U.S. appears to be at an all-time high. But as a church plant grows, is it able to still fulfill the main goals it was planted for in the first place?
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Holy Soup Podcast Episode 028- The Church & Race Relations: Help or Hurt? from 2018-07-11T11:00:05
With racial tensions on the rise around the country, what unique opportunity does the church have to lead the push toward racial reconciliation?
Join Thom and special guest Michael Emerson...
Holy Soup Episode 27: The Startling Response from Young People Who Left the Church from 2018-06-26T11:00:05
What’s behind the increasingly common exit of Millennials and Gen Z from the church? It may not be what most pastors and church leaders expect.
Join Thom and special guest John Vitek (Pre...
Holy Soup Episode 26: What American Churches Can Learn From Shrunken European Churches from 2017-11-07T21:53:31
Are American churches going the way of Europe’s declining religious institutions? Church attendance across Europe has dropped to single-digit percentages. In that environment, how is the church ada...
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Holy Soup Episode 25: Journey of a Religious ‘Done’ from 2017-09-12T22:39:31
Once she was a dedicated church member, loyal and committed. Now, she’s done with church, but is finding her faith more alive than ever before.
Join us as host Thom Schultz welcomes speci...
Holy Soup Episode 024: The Shack: See or Shun? from 2017-02-14T22:34:27
Holy Soup Episode 024: The Shack: See or Shun? by Holy Soup
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Holy Soup Episode 023: The Rise of Bi-Vocational Ministry from 2017-01-24T20:53:11
While full-time paid ministry positions are shrinking, the pool of bi-vocational ministers is growing. Discover what’s behind the trend and how it may impact your ministry in this week’s Holy Soup ...
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Holy Soup Episode 022: When You’re Not the Boss from 2016-11-29T22:17:24
Brian Bennett spent years interviewing the top ‘number 2’s’ from around the country including assistant pastors, golf caddies and even a vice president of the United States. What qualities did he d...
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Holy Soup Episode 21: From Sleeper Sermons to Moving Messages from 2016-10-25T21:45:08
“We’re stuck in using the most archaic and unreliable ways to communicate the best message that’s ever been out there.” Find out what new research reveals about ‘the lecture style’ and how to reach...
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Holy Soup Episode 020: Pastoring the Dones from 2016-10-18T19:22:06
He was once a mega-church pastor, but now he says he’s DONE with the institutional church. Hear his honest and revealing story and learn what your church can do to reach the 'almost dones'.
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Holy Soup Podcast 019: 'If It Doesn't Fill My Pews, Forget It' from 2016-10-11T20:42:11
Can the modern church, in its present form, afford to spread the love of Christ even if it gets nothing in return? Can it afford NOT to? Join special host Mikal Keefer and his guest David Staal of ...
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Holy Soup Episode 018: No More Full-Time Minister from 2016-10-04T21:45:28
They balance a full-time job with a calling in ministry. How are bi-vocational pastors challenging the concept of professional ministry and finding opportunities to engage their faith in new ways. ...
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Holy Soup Episode 017: A Christian’s Reaction to Islamic Terror from 2016-09-20T22:59:32
Some Christian leaders say to be cautious of Muslim immigrants coming to the U.S. Others say to welcome them into our churches and homes. See the different perspectives as Thom visits with author a...
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Holy Soup Episode 016: Raising Kids in a Spiritual Vacuum from 2016-08-30T22:39:30
What's the best way to teach the current and future generations of children about God? At home? At church? Both? Discover some insight as VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer joins Thom on the HolySoup...
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Holy Soup Episode 0015: Refugee Crush: The Church's Time to Fear or Love? from 2016-08-16T21:59:42
What should the American church's response to a growing refugee crisis in Syria and other parts of the world be? Hear what you and your church can do as the World Relief director of church mobiliza...
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Holy Soup Episode 014: For Those Who Flunk The Bible Quiz from 2016-08-09T22:25:46
Some Christian leaders say a lack of biblical literacy is the chief cause of society’s moral decay. But others are not so sure. What is the role of the Bible in people’s everyday life? Join the dis...
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Holy Soup Episode 013: Christians Conquering Clinton and Trump from 2016-08-02T23:00:57
What role, if any, can the Church play in the upcoming election season? Learn how to be politically involved without falling into a trap as Thom is joined by author Kristopher Norris.
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Holy Soup Podcast 012: Gender Bending Church Restrooms from 2016-07-26T22:35:47
What do you need to know about new "bathroom" guidelines recently issued the EEOC and how will they impact your church? We'll help you prepare you.
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Holy Soup Episode 011: Dangers of Spiritual Abuse from 2016-07-13T00:53:42
What is spiritual abuse, why is it happening and who are the culprits? Learn the details from a man who specializing in counseling victims and perpetrators of spiritual abuse.
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Holy Soup Episode 010: The Cost of Conscience in the Culture Wars from 2016-07-05T21:55:15
At the time, Michael Lindsay had no idea he’d just lit a fuse that would threaten to explode his institution. Hear an exclusive interview with Lindsay, President of Gordon College, and learn how he...
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Holy Soup Episode 009: How the Church Confronts Evil from 2016-06-14T22:51:33
How is the church responding to the existence of evil and demonic suppositions in the public discourse? Hear the answer from a Vatican certified practicing exorcist in this very special Holy Soup P...
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Holy Soup Episode 008: Trouble at Christian Colleges and Seminaries from 2016-06-07T22:56:19
Christian College and Seminary enrollments across the country continue to decline. Costs continue to climb. Support from denominations and donors continues to erode. Hear what's gone wrong and what...
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Holy Soup Episode 007: Jesus at the Pub: Dangerous Cocktail? from 2016-05-31T22:53:31
This pastor made a decision that not only changed his congregation, it's changing his community. Now over 90% of his members are actively engaged in ministry. Find out what he did in this Holy Soup...
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Holy Soup Episode 006: The Sound That Kills Worship from 2016-05-24T22:59:43
One side says the worship volume is so loud it's causing headaches. The other says it’s right where it needs to be for the best experience. Who’s right and what does a new scientific study say abou...
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Holy Soup Episode 005: He Stopped the Sermon from 2016-05-18T12:39:09
After many years in the pulpit, Steve Simms gave up preaching. He turned the floor over to his congregation. And he’s never looked back. Hear his revelation in this Holy Soup Podcast.
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Holy Soup Episode 004: End Times: Scary Sermons or Taboo Territory? from 2016-05-10T23:26:06
While some are reluctant to talk about the end times, others are eager to discuss and even preach about the topic. Why is there such a difference? Unpack the issue with Thom and author Billy Hallow...
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Holy Soup Episode 003: Talking About God Without Being a Jerk from 2016-05-02T22:51:40
Holy Soup Episode 003: Talking About God Without Being a Jerk by Holy Soup
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Holy Soup Episode 002: Have We Been Sold a Fake Jesus? from 2016-04-27T15:35:49
Holy Soup Episode 002: Have We Been Sold a Fake Jesus? by Holy Soup
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Holy Soup Episode 001: Are The Dones Really Christian? from 2016-04-18T18:05:54
Holy Soup Episode 001: Are The Dones Really Christian? by Holy Soup
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