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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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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A Special End of Year Update with Logan
Dec 2300:02:20Tap to summarizeIn this end-of-year Talking Church update, Logan looks back on an incredible year, celebrates the amazing community of listeners, and shares a personal update about welcoming baby Enzo! We're excited for what’s coming next for the podcast and conversations around the future of the church. Thanks for being part of the journey, and Merry Christmas!
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Sandra Glahn | The Ancient Cult Behind Paul's Most Debated Verse
Dec 200:48:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Logan sits down with scholar Sandra Glahn to uncover the shocking truth about the Artemis cult and its influence on one of Paul’s most debated passages. Together, they dismantle long-held misconceptions and explore what “saved through childbearing” really meant in the world of first-century Ephesus. This conversation blends history, theology, and personal story to reveal a deeper, more beautiful understanding of Scripture.
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Dick Brogden's Keys to Spiritual Leadership
Nov 1801:04:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dick Brogden reveals the spiritual foundations that sustain true leadership — abiding, humility, and holy fear. From learning to cherish through surrender, to facing temptation even in closeness to Christ, his wisdom pierces through surface-level success. These are lessons forged in the hardest places, where the presence of Jesus becomes both the compass and the key.
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Todd Mullins | Transitioning One of America's Largest Churches
Nov 400:42:10Tap to summarizePastor Todd Mullins joins Logan for an honest conversation on leadership, legacy, and trusting God through uncertainty. He shares how doubt became a catalyst for deeper faith, how humility fuels great leadership, and what it means to pass vision to the next generation. It’s a masterclass in leading with both courage and character.
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Dr. Joel Muddamalle | A Deep Dive Into the Nephilim
Oct 2800:59:14Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Joel Muddamalle joins Logan to explore one of Scripture’s most fascinating passages — the story of the Nephilim in Genesis 6. Together, they unpack the ancient context, theological debates, and modern-day implications of unseen spiritual realities, while reminding listeners to stay grounded in humility and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Gen Alpha is Here
Aug 20, 2024Tap to summarizeTalking Church Episode 134: This week's episode is Pastor Terry Parkman's breakout session from River Valley Conference. He emphasizes the need to adapt ministry and educational models to engage effectively with Gen Alpha, who are growing up in a world dominated by rapid technological advancements.
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