Author: eric@innovativechurchleaders.org

What do you do when God feels absent in your deepest suffering?

In this raw and hope-filled conversation with host Toriano Mayo (pastor at the Well in Austin), Tiffany Stein – author of Mourning God – shares how losing her infant son led her to a secondary loss she never expected: the felt absence of God’s presence.

Tiffany reveals what Job’s friends got right (silence) and wrong (talking), how to lament which includes complaining and ultimately trusting, and what it means to build enduring hope on the only thing that can’t be taken away.

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What if the greatest barrier to making disciples isn’t lack of resources—but the assumption you’re already doing it?

In this paradigm-shifting conversation, Mark “Moose” Bright – Director of Relational Discipleship Network – shares how life groups become the tip of the spear (not the holy huddle).

Discover the power of kingdom ambition, why vulnerability sets the bar for discipleship, and how churches are reviving through multiplication instead of addition.

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What if communion isn’t just a ritual—but the most powerful way to practice hope in a broken world?

In this moving conversation, Anglican priest ⁠Hannah Miller King⁠ shares how the Eucharist became her lifeline after losing her father at 14 and her youngest brother to suicide, why the Lord’s Table can become “the altar call every Sunday,” and how bottom-up healing through embodied rituals can reach us in ways theology alone cannot.

Hannah unpacks insights from her book ⁠Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness⁠ such as why some prayers remain unanswered (and that’s a feature, not a flaw), and how communion frames the gospel for me, for us, and for the world.

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What if 67% of Americans claim to be Christian but only 6% actually have a biblical worldview? 

In this eye-opening conversation, Freddy Davis – missionary, author, and worldview expert – reveals why most Christians don’t even realize they’re viewing reality through a non-Christian lens, how American culture shifted from theism to naturalism while we weren’t looking, and why worldview training is now a missionary skill we all need at home.

Freddy explains why understanding worldview eliminates 99.9% of confusion when sharing the gospel.

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What if the Bible’s clearest teaching on women in leadership isn’t what you’ve been told? 

In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle — bestselling author and founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender — shares findings from his three-year, 1,000-hour journey studying what Scripture actually says about women in church leadership.

Preston unpacks what shocked him about his research on women and leadership and why the rare Greek word in 1 Timothy 2:12 changes everything.

Discover how approaching Scripture with humility and curiosity—even when you disagree—can move us all closer to the truth and the heart of Jesus.

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What if the secret to standing out as a leader isn’t about being smarter, more connected, or going viral – but about 12 simple habits you can learn?

In this energizing conversation, William Vanderbloemen — founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group — shares why he’s more bullish on the church than he’s been in 30 years, what data reveals about top-performing leaders, and the one habit that naturally atrophies if you don’t fight it.

Discover why agility matters more than ever and how these 12 data-driven habits can transform your leadership starting today.

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“If it were not for the black church, there would be no church in America.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1931)

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Walter Strickland II — professor, author, and teaching pastor—reveals why Dietrich Bonhoeffer said there would be no church in America without the African-American church, and what that means for leaders today.

Dr. Walter Strickland II unpacks the biblical foundation for kingdom diversity, explains why lament is the missing spiritual muscle in American Christianity, and shares forgotten stories of African-American church leaders.

Discover how bearing each other’s burdens and learning from the past can transform your church into the multicultural witness God intended.

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Ever felt overwhelmed with all the racism and injustice far too prevalent in our world? We can do something about this!

In this powerful conversation, ⁠Latasha Morrison⁠ – founder of⁠ Be The Bridge⁠ and bestselling author—shares why lament is essential for healing, how the church can practice true reconciliation, and what it means to create spaces where brown faces feel seen in predominantly white spaces.

Tasha unpacks the biblical practice of lament, shares the story of a transformative Starbucks meeting that changed everything, and reveals why reconciliation work isn’t political—it’s deeply scriptural.

Discover how multi-ethnic dinners, honest conversations, and embodying God’s justice can help your church reflect the kingdom Jesus came to build.

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Feeling burned out? You’re not alone.

In this hope-filled conversation, leadership coach J.R. Briggs reveals why the quality of your life is determined by the quality of questions you ask—and how changing one question can transform your ministry. J.R. unpacks The Art of Asking Better Questions, shares why Jesus asked over 300 questions but only answered 5, and offers practical rhythms for pastors on the edge of burnout.

Discover the action-reflection balance, what a “fully supported you” looks like, and why you don’t have to make it happen.

The 3 Questions Pastors Need This Year include:
1. Where did God work this past year?
2. What do I long for God to do this year?
3. What does a fully supported me look like?

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What if the way you’ve been taught to connect with God isn’t the only way—or even the best way for you? In this liberating conversation, international speaker and bestselling author Hosanna Wong reveals why your relationship with God doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and why that’s actually by design.

Hosanna shares insights from her newest book Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way, including findings from 1,000 conversations with people across the world about what stands in the way of connecting with God.

Discover the 6 most common roadblocks (busyness, distraction, grief, shame, silence, and expectations), the 7 “praise-onalities” that reveal how you’re uniquely wired to connect with God.

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