Conversations

Conversations with Christian leaders about their calling, their journey, and the future they see forming.

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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Church
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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Church

What can the church learn from Alcoholics Anonymous, and how can we join the conversation? In this episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast, Mike Glenn sits down with a longtime member of AA to explore the deep connection between faith, recovery, and community.

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Dave Ramsey Talks Money and Ministry
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Dave Ramsey Talks Money and Ministry

In this episode of the Engage Church Network podcast, Mike Glenn sits down with financial expert and longtime friend Dave Ramsey for a candid conversation about pastors, money, and Biblical stewardship. Together, they explore why so many pastors struggle with personal finances, how shame keeps leaders from addressing money in the pulpit, and why churches must approach the topic through the lens of Scripture rather than fear or cultural pressure.

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Mike Harder on How to Lead Large Congregations
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Mike Harder on How to Lead Large Congregations

In this episode of ECN Weekly, Mike Glenn sits down with Mike Harder the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Spartanburg to explore what it means to lead with love, humility, and a long-term vision in a historic church context. As a former Brentwood staff member and missionary kid, our guest shares candid insights about stepping into a church with nearly 200 years of legacy, following a beloved long-term pastor, and discerning what to change—and what not to.

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Jeff Allen On What Comedians Can Teach Pastors
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Jeff Allen On What Comedians Can Teach Pastors

In this episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast, comedian Jeff Allen joins Mike Glenn for an honest and deeply personal conversation about faith, fame, and finding purpose in the pain. Jeff opens up about his journey from addiction and brokenness to transformation through Christ — and how his comedic career intersected with God’s redemptive plan.

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Yancy On Why Kids Ministry Matters
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Yancy On Why Kids Ministry Matters

What if your children’s ministry could shape a generation of worshipers? In this episode, Mike Glenn sits down with worship leader, songwriter, and author Yancy Richmond to explore the power of discipling kids through worship. They discuss her book Sweet Sound, why worship isn’t just for adults, and how music forms the spiritual lives of our children.

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BeBe Winans Shares How His Small Group Changed Him
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BeBe Winans Shares How His Small Group Changed Him

In this episode, Mike Glenn sits down with Grammy-winning artist BeBe Winans—not to talk music, but to talk discipleship. BeBe shares how joining a Wednesday morning men’s group changed his life, helped him find real community, and challenged him to grow in accountability, vulnerability, and joy.

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When Ministry Finds You: A Story of Obedience and Impact
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When Ministry Finds You: A Story of Obedience and Impact

In this episode, Mike Glenn, President of the Engage Church Network, sits down with Steve Moore—veteran concert promoter and founder of the Shalom Foundation—for a powerful conversation on calling, obedience, and what happens when you say “yes” to God.

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Long Haul Leadership: Creating a Ministry That Lasts
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Long Haul Leadership: Creating a Ministry That Lasts

In this episode, Mike Glenn, President of the Engage Church Network, sits down with Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, to confront a growing crisis in the church: We have more pulpits than pastors—and fewer leaders being trained to fill them.

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Start Praying. Start Planting. The Church Needs You.
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Start Praying. Start Planting. The Church Needs You.

In this episode, Mike Glenn, President of the Engage Church Network, unpacks the explosive growth happening along the I-65 corridor of Middle Tennessee—and what it means for the future of the church. From Clarksville to Murfreesboro, Nashville to Huntsville, the opportunity for church planting is massive. But with nearly 750,000 unchurched people in just two counties, the need is even greater.

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Faith in Action: Leading with Purpose in a Divided Culture
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Faith in Action: Leading with Purpose in a Divided Culture

This special episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast features a powerful message from Pastor Darren Tyler, recorded live at the Identity Conference. In this bold and timely talk, Darren challenges pastors and church leaders to step beyond the comfort of their buildings and into the real work of gospel-driven ministry. With stories from the mission field and deep insights into the cultural moment we’re living in, he reminds us why the Church exists — to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.

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Pastor's Notes: How To Mentor Someone
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Pastor's Notes: How To Mentor Someone

In this episode, Mike Glenn, president of the Engage Church Network, dives into the heart of leadership development within the local church. Drawing from biblical models and personal experience, Mike lays out a practical and prayer-driven path for identifying, discipling, and sending out the next generation of church leaders.

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The Art & Struggle of Week-to-Week Preaching | Mike Glenn & Matt Pearson
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The Art & Struggle of Week-to-Week Preaching | Mike Glenn & Matt Pearson

In this episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast, Mike Glenn sits down with Matt Pearson, Lead Pastor of West Franklin Baptist Church, for a candid and practical conversation on the art and reality of preaching. With a PhD in preaching and over a decade of pastoral experience, Matt brings both academic insight and real-world wisdom to the table.

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Whats's Missing in the American Church? A Global Perspective
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Whats's Missing in the American Church? A Global Perspective

From church planting in post-Christian London to leading in the heart of Music City, Dr. West shares powerful insights on the changing landscape of ministry in the West. Together, they explore what it means to pastor in a secular culture, how long-term discipleship is reshaping evangelism, and why the American South may need to reimagine its understanding of the gospel.

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What if Sunday Service Isn't the Point?
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What if Sunday Service Isn't the Point?

In this episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast, Mike Glenn, President of Engage Church Network, sits down with longtime friend and former colleague Chris Brooks. Chris shares his journey from leading a successful young adult ministry at Brentwood Baptist Church to pioneering a local micro church movement focused on real-life discipleship, hospitality, and spiritual family. Together, they explore the limitations of institutional church models, the impact of COVID on ministry, and the power of simplicity in disciple-making.

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Can You Pastor Where You Grew Up?
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Can You Pastor Where You Grew Up?

In this powerful episode of the Engage Church Network Podcast, Mike Glenn sits down with Ben Anderson, the Senior Pastor at Christ Church Nashville, to talk about the unique calling of leading in the very place you were raised.

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Ministry Burnout: What Every Church Leader Needs to Know.
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Ministry Burnout: What Every Church Leader Needs to Know.

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by a licensed therapist from The Refuge Center for Counseling to explore what it means to survive Monday—the emotional drop-off many pastors and leaders experience after the intensity of Sunday ministry.

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