Enter the Grayzone

In this conversation, Robby and Greg explore the complexities of leadership within the church, discussing the balance between spiritual reliance and effective leadership, the challenges of measuring success, and the emotional journey of leaving a church. They also delve into the importance of leadership development, the shift from growth to fruitfulness, and the unique challenges faced by multi-site churches. Young leaders are high...

In this conversation, Pastor Nirup Alphonse shares his journey from growing up in a faith-filled family to leading a vibrant church in Denver. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in faith, the role of community in healing CHURCH HURT, and the necessity of embracing suffering as part of the Christian experience. Nirup challenges the consumeristic tendencies in modern church culture and advocates for a consecrated...

In this conversation, Robby and Stephen Presley explore the themes of cultural sanctification, the relationship between church and state, and how Christians can engage with a society that is increasingly secular. They discuss the importance of active citizenship, the role of discipleship in a changing world, and the need for cooperation among different Christian denominations. Stephen emphasizes the significance of hope and the Bib...

In this episode we enter the grayzone and ask about the difference between art created for God's glory versus our own gratification. We break down the artistic process and the act of worship that artistic creation really is. We also explore the confining stereotypes of masculinity in relation to artistic expression and even talk about rites of passage.

My guest, Jake Weidmann is a professional artist and certified as one of nin...

In this conversation, Robby and Pieter discuss the significance of Pride Month, the historical context of the church's response to LGBTQ+ individuals, and how Christians can engage compassionately and biblically with the LGBTQ+ community. They explore the complexities of language, identity, and allyship, emphasizing the need for churches to create welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals while maintaining biblical truths.

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TRIGGER WARNING - this episode does discuss abortion and unexpected pregnancy. There are NO graphic details, however out of respect and sensitivity I am flagging the topic for your discretion.

A graduate of Princeton University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Roland is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. After 20 years in the corporate world (with IB...

In this conversation, Robby and Sally Taylor explore the complexities of faith, suffering, and healing through Sally's personal journey with cancer. They discuss the challenges of maintaining faith during illness, the impact of public life on personal struggles, and the importance of vulnerability in relationships. Sally shares her insights on how suffering can lead to a deeper understanding of God's goodness and the lesson...

Don't you wish you could be joyful about life just as much as when you were first saved? You're not alone! We discuss this and many related topics with today's guest.

Walter Hill is a bi-vocational pastor who also serves as a Hospice Chaplain. He is musician and songwriter, veteran of the US Navy, and an author. In his book, AMAZED AGAIN he tells stories of his over 25 years of ministry experience navigating the trials and triumphs ...

In this conversation we hear about the need for pastors to be humble, life-long learners, to talk about taboo issue in church, and the hope we see in the next generation of Jesus seekers.

Pastor Mike Novotny has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 as a pastor in Madison and now Appleton, Wisconsin. He also serves as a host and speaker for the Time of Grace television program and contributes to the written resources...

Pieter L. Valk is the Founder and Director of Equip your Community, a ministry that that trains and helps churches tobecome places where LGBT+ people are embraced and thrive according to historic sexual ethics. He is also a founding member of the Nashville Family of Brothers; a modern monastery of men committed to celibacy and leveraging their singleness for service to the Church and their community. He is also a licensed professio...

Ever wish your pastor, leader, or friends would just "Go There" when discussing complex, raw topics in culture and faith? In the Grayzone, we GO THERE. Black and white answers are usually lazy and underdeveloped. To get to Truth, we have to put in a lot of work while remaining kind, compassionate, and loving. Is it possible to stay faithful to Biblical Truth and wisdom while also being Christlike and loving? We think thin...