The Ministry Collaborative Podcast

Program Director Adam Borneman continues his conversation with ⁠Terrence Smith⁠ (⁠Kill Pride Club⁠) and journalist ⁠Alex Allison⁠ about the harmful gap between the personal and the theoretical, how small actions build up over time, and appreciating the ways that Jesus complicates the narrative for us.

Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with journalist Alex Allison and Terrence Smith (Kill Pride Club) about embracing human complexity, avoiding the "single story" trap, and how the connect the dots as followers of Jesus.

Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with the Rev. Laura Murray and Kevin Walker about Laura's latest book, the spiritual practice of hospitality, how Kevin's work as a basketball coach touches on eternal work, and hospitality as the work of repair.

Program Staff Jennifer Watley Maxell and Adam Borneman continue their conversation with Julie Tiemann and Avril Speaks about telling the old stories in a new way, the power of being for the things of God, and what tools we might use to construct "the next thing".

Program Staff Adam Borneman and Jennifer Watley Maxell talk to Avril Speaks and Julie Tiemann about the concept of actionable hope, the importance of focusing on the Divine, and how all the information we absorb without narrative ends up disconnecting us.

Program Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon continue their conversation with David Zahl (Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) and Heather Brown about David's latest book, wrestling with generational and systemic injustices, and learning to see grace as a gift.

Program Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon speak with David Zahl ((Mockingbird Ministries; Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville) and Heather Brown about David's latest book, our current crisis of despair, and the enormity of God's forgiveness.

TMC Staff Amy Valdez Barker and Adam Borneman continue their conversation with Hannah Petersen (Mapping Spiritual Innovation) about spiritual innovation and entrepreneurship; the rich, raw material of shared tradition; and the importance of building relationships outside our church bubbles.

Executive Director Mark Ramsey speaks with the Rev. Peter Neilson (Church of Scotland) about the "quiet revival" happening in the United Kingdom, the danger of sinister aspirations, and the importance of actively participating in hope.

Read Beth Daniel's blog post here.

Read Peter Neilson's article here.

TMC Staff Adam Borneman and Amy Valdez Barker speak with Hannah Petersen (Mapping Spiritual Innovation) about her recent work with the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab on the modern landscape of spiritual care, the intersection between innovation and tradition, and the importance of finding new models for spiritual infrastructure.

Program Staff Adam Borneman and Adam Mixon speak with Lisa Yeager (Oak Tree Ministries) about the dangers of privatized faith, the gift of life abundant, and finding level ground at the foot of the cross.

Congregational and Pastoral Formation Curator Amy Valdez Barker continues her conversation with Malaika Cheney-Coker (Ignited Word) and Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good) and about unlocking creativity, unfreezing permission structures, and the importance of doing entrepreneurial ministry in community.

Congregational and Pastoral Formation Curator Amy Valdez Barker speaks with Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good) and Malaika Cheney-Coker (Ignited Word) about the importance of aligning mission with money, shaping a life with margins, and how we can unleash human creativity for the sake of the greater good.

Program Director Adam Borneman continues his conversation with Adrienne Mixon (Better Days Counseling) and Dr. Steven Sandage (Boston University) about the difference between self-care and soul-care, the limitations of the phrase "helping profession", and the importance of understanding that we are not God.

Program Director Adam Borneman speaks with Dr. Steven Sandage (Boston University) and Adrienne Mixon (Better Days Counseling) about the importance - and limitations - of clergy self-care, the way that existential dynamics compound clergy stress, and why church leaders need to live within a relational ecology.

Program Curator Adam Borneman continues his conversation with colleague Jennifer Watley Maxell and friend Chad Knudsen, along with their high school juniors Skylar and Kate, about the complicated role of technology in their lives, the importance of building intentional community, and the hope they see for their generation when it comes to faith.

Program Curator Adam Borneman speaks with colleague Jennifer Watley Maxell and friend Chad Knudsen, along with their high school juniors Skylar and Kate, about what they see among their peers when it comes to faith, how service shapes young people, and the importance of being seen and heard.

Facilitator Curator Beth Daniel continues her conversation with colleagues Amy Valdez Barker and Adam Mixon, along with their high school seniors Tre and Ariel, about the latest Barna study on faith among younger adults, the importance of mental health, and whether young people are looking for church or Jesus or both.

Facilitator Curator Beth Daniel speaks with colleagues Adam Mixon and Amy Valdez Barker, along with their high school seniors Ariel and Tre, about trends in youth and faith, creating space to ask questions, and the importance of a spirit of openness.