Build the Church
Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.
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In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and human flourishing, discussing research on AI's impact on spiritual growth and the development of tools like Church.tech and Glue AI Chat, designed to empower pastors and enhance their outreach efforts. The conversation ...
In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of Your Story Church in Houston. Donnell emphasizes the importance of personal stories, the transformative power of faith, and the role of community in recovery. He discusses the challenges he faced, including serious legal charge...
In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long.
Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write social media pos...
AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought leader. Expect practical examples, guardrails, and ready-to-use wording you can try this week.
On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?
From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainst...
Jax and Annette Britz share their incredible journey from South Africa to Alaska, driven by faith and a calling to plant Echo Church. They discuss the challenges and confirmations they faced along the way, including the unique culture of Alaska, the importance of community, and the divine signs that guided their decision. Their story emphasizes the power of trusting God's plan, even when it seems impossible, and the significan...
In this episode, Josh and Amy sit down with Jimmy and Irene Rollins to discuss balancing love, laughter, and longevity in marriage. They also discuss the Rollins' book "Two Equals One," which provides practical tools for couples to navigate their differences and strengthen their relationships.
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast powered by Parable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, host Josh Roberie welcomes Greg Daley and Dan Pourbaix from Parable to discuss the importance of budgeting, finding hidden money in church budgets, maximizing end-of-year giving, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
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In this conversation, Pastor Greg Surratt shares insights on pastoring through an election season, emphasizing the importance of unity, humility, and creating a safe space for diverse political opinions within the church. He discusses the challenges pastors face in navigating the political climate, the significance of understanding one's calling, and the need for love and respect among differing viewpoints. Greg also provides ...
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie discuss the complexities of trauma-informed ministry and its significance in pastoral care and discipleship. with Dr. Andy Yarbrough. The conversation highlights the need for pastors to educate themselves about trauma, foster curiosity about individuals' experiences, and engage in their own healing processes to support their congregations effective...
In this episode of the Believe Again Podcast powered by Prabable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, Pastor Wayne Francis discusses the concept of deconstruction in faith, sharing his personal journey and insights on navigating questions and doubts within the church. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to explore their faith, the need for integrity and humility in leadership, and the distinction betw...
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, host Josh Roberie discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, with pastors Dave Jackson and John Mark Redwine. They share the devastating impact of the storm, which brought record rainfall and flooding, leaving many without power and running water. The conversation highlights the resilience of the local community and the church's response to the crisis...
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, Josh and Amy interview Ainsley Britain, an Enneagram coach and author of 'The Enneagram for Teens.' They discuss Ainsley's mission to empower young women, the significance of the Enneagram in understanding oneself and others, and how parents can utilize this tool to foster better communication with their children. Ainsley shares her personal journey with the Enneagram, th...
Bonus episode featuring a behind-the-scenes conversation with Aaron and Adrian Lindsey.
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie welcome pastors Aaron and Adrienne Lindsey. They discuss the Lindseys' journey from Ohio to Texas and eventually to Los Angeles, where they founded Believe LA. The conversation explores Aaron's music career, which includes six Grammy awards, the importance of coaching in ministry, and the challenges and rewards of transitioning from music to pastorin...
Welcome to the Believe Again podcast, powered by Parable Bookkeeping & Accounting, with your hosts, Josh and Amy Roberie! On this show, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of ministry, offering hope and practical insights for pastors and leaders everywhere. Our goal is to explore the heart of what it means to believe again and lead well in every season of ministry.
In this episode we are addressing a topic that many in minist...
The Return of the King: Nebuchadnezzar's Rise and Fall and What We Can Learn from One of the Bible's Bad Guys.
Isaiah says, “What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever” in Isaiah 5:21 (NLT). This verse could be used to describe Nebuchadnezzar's one of history's and the Bible's greatest bad guys. He was known for significant architectural projects, including ...
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, host Josh Roberie interviews Pastor Brad Hampton about church marketing strategies. Brad shares his background in marketing and how he applied those skills to church planting. They discuss the importance of having a clear goal for marketing efforts, such as getting people in the seats or having one-on-one conversations. They also emphasize the need for churches to have a strong digital ...
In this episode, Josh talks with Andrew Mclean from 414 Church in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area about how to keep going after setbacks.
Andrew leads a vibrant church with two historic buildings, but that was not always the case. For years, they experienced setbacks and even endured half of their church splitting off in the early stages of their church plant. Their story of grit and faith will encourage you to keep going ...
In this episode, Josh talks with Randy Alonso from Lineage Church to talk about what Randy did to relaunch his campus.
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