Podcast
Talking Church
Hosted by River Valley Network · EN
Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
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Brandi Carrano | The Exploding Church Europe Didn't Expect
3w ago01:04:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Logan sits down with Brandi, Co-Pastor of International Church of Barcelona, to unpack the surprising growth of a church in one of Europe’s most secular cities. From being told “don’t get your hopes up” to seeing every gathering, group, coffee shop, and act of service become an outreach, Brandi shares how God is reaching locals, expats, and people from over 100 nations. This conversation is a challenge to stay low, love people authentically, and turn everyday moments into opportunities for mission.
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Dick Foth | How to Tell Better Stories
Apr 2800:55:54Tap to summarizeDick Foth is a master storyteller, and in this conversation he breaks down what makes stories so powerful. Logan and Dick explore why people are wired for story, how stories create trust, and why the best communicators learn to pay attention to their own lives. It’s full of insight for anyone who wants to communicate with more warmth, clarity, and depth.
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A Rare Somali Christian's Radical Conversion
Apr 1401:37:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pastor Abdi shares the remarkable story of his conversion from Islam to Christianity and the persecution that came with it. From his early years in a strict Muslim context to the moment he publicly confessed Christ, his testimony reveals the cost and beauty of following Jesus. He also offers wisdom for how the church can faithfully love, understand, and reach Muslim neighbors today.
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Brent Silkey | Building Grit as a Leader
Mar 3101:14:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Brent Silkey shares how faith, discipline, and grit have shaped both his leadership and his life, from running his first marathon to completing seven marathons on seven continents in one week. He opens up about the preparation, resilience, and spiritual conviction it takes to stay steady in the long game, especially when the mission is bigger than personal achievement. Brent also talks about leading with purpose, bringing others along in the vision, and using endurance as a platform to fight human trafficking and raise support for freedom. This conversation will challenge you to embrace hard things, lead with courage, and stay faithful to the calling God has placed in front of you.
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Jordan & Tanner Bezet | Confessions of Megachurch Pastor's Kids
Mar 1700:57:40Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Logan welcomes Tanner and Jordan Bezet for “The Confessions of Mega-Church Pastors’ Kids.” They unpack what it’s really like to lead in churches their fathers built—navigating nepotism assumptions, family dynamics, and the weight of having direct access to the top. With candid stories and practical leadership insight, this conversation is for anyone trying to steward influence with humility and excellence.
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Noah Herrin | Communicating Jesus to a New Generation
Mar 301:10:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Noah Herrin shares what has sustained him as a communicator over the years—especially with young people. From the power of consistency and authenticity to navigating affirmation with humility, Noah offers practical wisdom for anyone who speaks to others. He unpacks the differences between preaching to students and adults, how launching a podcast has sharpened his voice, and why balancing storytelling with Scripture matters more than ever in a biblically illiterate culture.
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When Leadership Becomes the Limitation | Pastor Rob Ketterling on Growth, Capacity & Calling
Feb 1700:51:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pastor Rob shares wisdom on capacity, growth, feedback, and the courage it takes to face your limits honestly. Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or at home, this conversation will challenge you to keep growing, find your right lane, and refuse to settle for stagnation. You’ll leave with clear next steps to strengthen your leadership, create a culture of development, and keep raising your capacity over time.
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How to Act in a Green Room | Next Gen Leader Grant Skeldon
Feb 301:12:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Logan sits down with Grant Skeldon to talk about how to act in a green room—and why those unseen moments often reveal more about a leader than the platform itself. Through honest stories and pastoral wisdom, Grant unpacks how humility, generosity, and a giving posture shape healthy ministry relationships and long-term influence. This conversation goes beyond green rooms into how Christian leaders steward connection, walk in spiritual authority, and enter every room with nothing to prove and people to serve.
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John Cameron | We're Training Leaders All Wrong
Jan 2001:01:43Tap to summarizeWhat if our leadership problem isn’t a lack of systems—but a lack of relationship? Pastor John Cameron shares decades of ministry insight, revealing why instruction without proximity fails to produce lasting leaders. This conversation will stretch the church to rethink how we disciple, develop, and deploy leaders for the future.
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Terry Parkman | What Is the Future of the Church?
Jan 601:02:54Tap to summarizeWhat happens if the church fails to adapt to the world around it? Logan sits down with Pastor Terry Parkman to explore global trends, generational shifts, and why adaptability—not reaction—is essential for the future of the church. From AI to discipleship, this conversation challenges leaders to rethink how the gospel is lived out in a rapidly changing world.
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