The CSRM Podcast

In this episode, Dan Stoffer interviews Dr. Viposa, Vicky, and Greg to discuss CSRM and its Academic Partnerships. Dan and the team discuss the importance of equipping the Sports and Recreation Minister through education and even how universities can partner with CSRM to establish a thriving Sports Ministry track.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, Bob Schindler, and Tim Conrad join to discuss the lasting and futuristic impact Reach has on Sports ministry and the church at large.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, Bob Schindler, and Tim Conrad join to discuss how one can help serve at the REACHGathering and the benefits it has in the Sports Ministry world.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, Bob Schindler, and Tim Conrad join to discuss what to expect when attending a REACHGathering and the benefit of a community that can empower one's sports and recreation ministry.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, Bob Schindler, and Tim Conrad join together to discuss the four pillars of Reach, who it is for, and how it can be a refresher to restore the sports and recreation minister to equip the local church.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, Bob Schindler, and Tim Conrad join together to discuss their calling to the sports ministry and how the REACHGathering started and the significance it plays in the larger Sports & Recreation Minister Community.

Greg Linville interviews Bihm Biswa, Pastor at the Syracuse Nepali Church in Syracuse, NY.  Bihm discusses the ministry application to presenting the Gospel in a way that breaks down barriers for people playing sports can be open to the Gospel presentation.

Greg Linville interviews Bihm Biswa, Pastor at the Syracuse Nepali Church in Syracuse, NY.  Bihm discusses his arrival to Syracuse and how God had inspired him to do sports ministry to give hope to various immigrants in the area.

Greg Linville interviews Bihm Biswa, Pastor at the Syracuse Nepali Church in Syracuse, NY.  Bihm discusses his origin story, exile to Nepal, life in a refugee camp, and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ transformed his family's life.

Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we conclude the book by summarizing the key points and even give some resources to help diagnosis your sports ministry to disciple athletes to Christ and integrate them into the Christian Community.

Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss Chapter 9 of the book and look at the Soteriology and mission in a multi-faith world and the challenges to disciple in this context.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss the role of sports chaplaincy and the challenges it brings.  We also give insight to how the local church and ministers can make connections to the sports culture.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we continue our topic on para-ministries and look at how carnal Christianity has shaped the way evangelism is done.

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Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we continue our topic on para-ministries and how their effectiveness in ministry is depended on connecting with the local church.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss para-ministry and why it is vital for these ministries to be connected to the local church.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss platform proclamation and how it can distort success statistics.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss success statistics and what numbers sports ministers need to focus on to gauge their success in sports and rec ministry.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss success statistics and what numbers sports ministers need to focus on to gauge their success in sports and rec ministry. 

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."   In this episode, we discuss the gospel centrality of the sports ministry.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."  In this episode, we discuss the concept of cheap grace and how this translates into how we measure success as a sports minister.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."  In this episode, we discuss Soteriology in more detail and look at the Scriptures for the best way to measure success in ministry.

Dan Stoffer, Greg Linville, & Scott Stedman discuss the book, "The Saving of Sports Ministry: The Soteriology of Sports Outreach."  In this episode, we recap the previous book, "Putting the Church Back in the Game," and discuss the issues that come up recently in Sports Outreach.

Greg Linville interviews Vernon Wendt Jr., Pastor of Good Shepherd Luthern Church in Lexington, KY.  Greg and Vernon talk about the individual character on the court, Jesus' Christmanship, and PIL's.

Greg Linville interviews Vernon Wendt Jr., Pastor of Good Shepherd Luthern Church in Lexington, KY.  Greg and Vernon talk about competition in light of one's faith and debate if Jesus would compete in a Sport, whether is it immoral to compete and if there are sports that Christians should not compete in.

Greg Linville interviews Vernon Wendt Jr., Pastor of Good Shepherd Luthern Church in Lexington, KY.  Vernon talks about his life growing up in the church, his passion for sports, and how his faith and passion for sports, lead to making huge impacts in the communities he serves.

Scott Stedman interviews Matthew Gay about his life and the dramatic turn to use his passion for fitness as a ministry for the Lord to help people reach their physical, mental, and spiritual goals.

In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman interview Dr. Greg Linville as they discuss Greg's new book, "Putting the Church Back in the Game."  We discuss Chapter 10 and conclude the book by challenging the church and sports para-ministries to intentionally disciple people.

In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman interview Dr. Greg Linville as they discuss Greg's new book, "Putting the Church Back in the Game."  We discuss the rest of Chapter 9 and focus on who can be a leader.

In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman interview Dr. Greg Linville as they discuss Greg's new book, "Putting the Church Back in the Game."  We discuss the beginning of Chapter 9 and focus on why gathering together as a community of believers is important.

In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman interview Dr. Greg Linville as they discuss Greg's new book, "Putting the Church Back in the Game."  We discuss the contents of Chapter 8 and focus on the struggles of a Sports and Recreational Minister and Church Leadership.