Lead On Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gateway Seminary
Dr. Iorg is joined by Dr. Jim Wilson to talk about good and bad ways to illustrate the Bible.
Dr. Iorg provides four keys for effective church polity and some core problems which hinder church governance.
Dr Iorg talks about what types of governing documents are helpful for ministry organizations and how to revise or rework those documents to be more effective.
Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Jonathan Jarboe (the president of the Baptist Foundation of California) about the best practices of church finances and how to avoid some common ministry finance mistakes.
Dr. Iorg discusses thes even Greek words associated with the idea of Self-Control and provides several ways leaders can foster self-control in themselves.
Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Adam Groza about his recent book co-authored with J. P. Moreland, "Unraveling Philosophy." He talks with Dr. Groza about where his love for philosophy began and what motivated him to write this book for college students.
Dr. Iorg evaluates the common temptations every leaders face and challenges leaders to tackle these issues head-on.
Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can maintain spiritual focus when things feel like they are crumbling around you.
Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to develop security in Jesus and provides practical ways to navigate living in the "spotlight."
Dr. Iorg discusses the five functions of the church and how leaders can assess how well they are doing in each area and how they can imporve in areas that are lacking.
Dr. Iorg discusses how understanding the tension that exists between movements and instiutions can help leaders direct their ministry organization.
Dr. Iorg discusses checking personal ambition and achieving contentment and provides four ways for leaders to grow and practice contentment.
Dr. Iorg evaluates some of the reasons why churches have stopped giving public invitations and provides several ways leaders can facilitate public response in corporate worship.
Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Mark Bradley about the importance of maintaining that some sins are worse than others. Dr. Iorg and Dr. Bradley first provide a biblical basis for this claim and then discuss the importance of this theology for ministry leaders.
Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to implement a long-term evangelism training in their churches.
Dr. Iorg discusses the confusion regarding the purpose of corporate worship and encourages worship leaders to think about what it is they seek to accomplish when the congregation gathers.
Dr. Iorg is joined by Dr. Adam Groza to discuss the importance of friendship for ministry leaders. Dr. Groza first dispels some myths surrounding the friendship of David and Jonathan and then uses their friendship as a model for Christian friendship.
Dr. Iorg discusses the growing popularity of Halloween and evaluates five responses ministry leaders can have towards the holiday.
Dr. Iorg explains how destructive habits can be formed by looking for significance and security in places other than Christ.
Dr. Iorg explains how leaders can be more effective by learning how to be better listeners. Listening is a skill and like all skills it can be improved.
In this Episode Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Philip Hopkins about global Christianity, racism, the church in Armenia, and the importance of maintaing a global perspective for western Christians.
Dr. Iorg provides a few suggestions to help leaders think more creatively and resourcefully about the problems they face.
Dr. Iorg provides some practical suggestions that he implements daily to help leaders be more effective in the work that they do.
In this episode Dr. Iorg discusses modern-day idolatry and how leaders can confront idolatry in their church.
Mental health challenges are prevalent in churches today. Dr. Iorg challenges leaders to be intentionally engaged in caring for the mental health of people in their church.
Dr. Iorg discusses why having a global perspective is important for leaders and offers several ways leaders can maintain a global perspective.
Dr. Iorg is joined by Dr. Kristen Ferguson to discuss how church leaders can educate effectively online and build a healthy online community.
Dr. Iorg discusses what Jesus' challenge to the religious leaders of his day mean for religious leaders right now.
Dr. Iorg discusses the importance of Church history for both everyday Christians and church leaders.
Dr. Iorg challenges leaders to beware bravado and to be humble in their speech and actions.
Dr. Iorg discusses simple ways leaders can improve their self-restraint and discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in producing self-control.
Dr. Iorg helps leaders address apathy, lack of commitment, and political extremes in their congregation.
After discussing the issues of secular media, Dr. Iorg then shows three ways that using secular media can help leaders address important issues.
Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to maintain perspective and to focus their intellectual, relational, and emotional resources on what really matters.
How can leaders maintain healthy emotional, spiritual, and relationally throughout all of the demands of leadership? Dr. Iorg discusses what it means to have thick skin and a tender heart.
Dr. Iorg is joined by Richard Johnstone, Associate Professor of Leadership Formation, to talk about the importance of margin for ministry leaders.
Dr. Iorg discusses the responsibility leaders have to reach more young men with the gospel and provide them with healthy models of Christian manhood.
Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders should respond to the recent controversy surrounding Roe v. Wade.
In this podcast Dr. Iorg is joined by Dr. J.T. Reed to discuss the importance of ministering to those who are sick. Dr. JT Reed, who has himself been recently diagnosed with a terminal cancer, discusses his perspective as a pastor who has frequently ministered to the sick, and now as someone who has been on the receiving end of that ministry.
In this second part of this two part podcast on ministry courage, Dr. Iorg discusses what ministry leaders can do to become more courageous.
Dr. Iorg offers some devotional reflections on Easter and how leaders should engage with the holiday.
Dr. Iorg discusses the role and limits of the pastor as counselor. He encourages pastors to seek out a reliable network of local, gospel-centered counselors who are better trained for the task.
Dr. Iorg discusses the importance of various types of relationships for your spiritual and emotional health.
Dr. Iorg goes beyond simple time-management tools and addresses the root causes that lead to overwork, overcommitment, and inefficient use of time.
Dr. Iorg offers simple practices leaders can implement to improve their Bible reading and prayer time.
Where do future leaders come from? Dr. Iorg discusses how to bring people from new converts to new leaders in your church.
How can ministry leaders better connect with unchurched people? Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can intentionally engage with unbelievers in order to spread the gospel.
Dr. Iorg discusses how different generations are asking different questions about the gospel.
What is a sacrifice? Should we challenge others to sacrifice for the gospel? Jesus modeled self-emptying sacrifice and challenges us to do the same. Dr. Iorg discusses the nature of sacrifice and challenges leaders to follow in the example of Christ.
Leaders should have strong convictions, but leaders must also be willing to change their mind. Dr. Iorg evaluates why it is so difficult for leaders to admit they were wrong and when leaders should be willing to change their mind.
Dr. Iorg discusses the importance of self-care for sustained and effective ministry leadership.