The Resolute Podcast

When is taking a risk irresponsible? How averse are you to taking risk? Do we become more, less, or realize no change in risk tolerance as we age?

When is something sacrilegious? Give an example of "Eat the meat, leave the bones". What happens when our beliefs/values are based on what others tell us they should be?

What is the Church's response to poverty? Should we try to assimilate the refugee/immigrant into our American church? What is the appeal of the ethnic church?

How does the life of Jesus apply to our current culture? How important is power in our culture? How should a follower of Christ think about power?

How do you connect people at church? Do you find that people want to be connected? What is at risk with little or no connection?

Is there a single version of truth? In an independent church, who interprets truth? How does truth differ from opinion? Does truth change?

How important is hospitality in the church? What does hospitality look like? 

What is your process for staying focused? What are the underlying contributions to distraction in ministry? How does God get the attention of the focused person?

What does it mean to compromise? How often do you compromise in your leadership role? Is compromise a lack of faith or a resetting of expectations?

What are your expectations of people? Have those changed as you have changed? Is there a relationship between expectation or obligation and belonging? What is the result of belonging without expectation?

What did you risk by bringing up this issue? Is your statement a position or conviction? Why is the Church largely silent on this issue?

What is one small change that has yielded significant results in your life? Why do we focus on large scale change?

Who authors vision in your church? What is the source of that vision? What's the process for identifying values? Should ambition accompany vision?

What would you say is the greatest source of conflict within the church? What role does your leadership play in solving conflict? How have your experiences with conflict resolve and the challenges of leadership been formative in your life? Is a lack of control a primary source of conflict? How do we resolve conflict without becoming legalistic?

What would you say is the greatest source of conflict within the church? What role does your leadership play in solving conflict? How have your experiences with conflict resolve and the challenges of leadership been formative in your life? 

Join Chet and Pastor Tony as they share their LAST stories! At least the last stories for a while. What's coming next, tune in and find out. 

What is the most common mistake that pastors make today? How do you get past a mistake?

Do parachurch ministries start out of passion or rebellion? Should the parachurch worry that their fund raising efforts undermine the local church? What does partnering with a parachurch look like?

Special guest John Samples joins us to speak about his time in Ukraine prior to the war, and how we can best pray for the country now. 

Stories from here and there, but mostly from the Sabbatical. 

How do yo see your vocation as a bread maker as a calling? As a follower of Christ, how has your relationship with God impacted your role as a boss?

Why do we place so much importance on the solo leader? Is team leadership really possible? 

Some exciting things are happening with the future of Decision Mentoring! Chet gives an update on some really cool things. 

Serious stories with producer Brandon. Can't teach that in college...

Are we the answer to every prayer we pray? Why do we let problems go unaddressed?

Does the idea of team get over used in the church? What is the role of Pastor on the church team?

Define culture, specifically church culture.

Is the church exempt from the influence of secular culture? 

Is generational ministry necessary?

In our culture, do we avoid taking risks at all costs? What is the last thing you've done that was risky? Does God call us to be risky?

New chairs, and paid actors... With bonus stories; have you ever been interrupted DURING service?

How would you describe the temperature of the American Church? How do we assess church culture? How do you retain historical anchor points AND press into opportunities in the present and future? 

How would you describe the burden of your heart? How much does burden influence vision? 

Is unity an organizational goal for you or a bi-product of good leadership? Do you pursue unity in a way that's different from other leadership pursuits? What impact, if any, does social media have on the unity of the Church?

Does God tell people to leave the church?

What is key to longevity? What do you posses that has enabled your longevity in leadership?  

As you have aged, have you become more self-aware? Any regrets over things you said or done before growing in your self-awareness?

How often do you encounter fear in the church? What would you say is the source of fear? How does a connection to God impact fear in our lives?

Pastor Tony is leaving for his sabbatical, let's talk about that!

Santa at church, and stuck on a lift. It's story time again!

How do you keep your Christmas messages fresh? Is the Christmas story relevant today?

How do you admit when you are wrong? Are there consequences to admitting we are wrong?

Is it possible to invest too much in ministry? What signs accompany someone who is "too invested"? How do we separate our identity from what we do?

Interviews and Co-Pastors

What role does attraction play in development? What was the last thing you did that was unattractive to you? Is spiritual growth attractive?

Is there safety in Imitation? How much is originality a factor in the American Church? What areas of your leadership are with imitating? 

How can the Church be more about a person's "intuitive perception" in addition to "truth or consequences"?

These stories are about banners and heaters. 

Action, Language, and Stability. Three very important aspects for assessing people in ministry! 

When are differences acceptable, or even necessary? How do you size people up? 

How do you evaluate motivations with the Church? Is it important to establish motives?

I thought I was shot! I thought I was going to get mugged!