The Church Answers Podcast

The Church Answers Podcast, featuring Thom Rainer and Jess Rainer, is to the point, and sometimes witty. It offers deep insights into key issues affecting the local church today. Buckle your seatbelt and take a ride into the world of congregational health in a fun and fascinating way.

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Different Pastors Are Wired Differently (Part 1)

September 26, 2024
Episode #232
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Can We Predict Future Church Attendance by Race, Age, Gender, Education, and Income?

September 19, 2024
Episode #231
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Church Members Who Do This One Thing Will Be Your Most Committed Members

September 19, 2024
Episode #230
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Do Conservative Christians REALLY Attend Church More Frequently?

September 19, 2024
Episode #229
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Why “The Anxious Generation” May Be One of the Most Important Ministry Books Written – Part 3: Do Churches Stand a Chance of Reaching Gen Z?

September 12, 2024
Episode #228
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Why “The Anxious Generation” May Be One of the Most Important Ministry Books Written – Part 2: The Smartphone is the New Cigarette

September 12, 2024
Episode #227
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Why “The Anxious Generation” May Be One of the Most Important Ministry Books Written – Part 1: The Agonizing Pain of a Generation

September 12, 2024
Episode #226
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Lessons from Church Autopsies, Part 3: Refusal to Accept Responsibility

September 5, 2024
Episode #225
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Lessons from Church Autopsies, Part 2: The Failure to Deal with Toxins

September 5, 2024
Episode #224
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Lessons from Church Autopsies, Part 1: Dealing with Denial

September 5, 2024
Episode #223
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Seven Powerful Guidelines for Pastors Who Have to Let a Staff Member Go

August 29, 2024
Episode #222
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How Pastors Deal with Burnout When Their Churches Are Not Supportive

August 29, 2024
Episode #221
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