Equip & Engage
What does it look like to equip the church to engage the world with the truth of Jesus? At Subsplash we’ve been asking this question for over a decade, and we’ve found compelling answers in great technology. Join us to explore how technology serves the mission of the church to make more and better disciples.
Episodes
64 episodes
Attendance vs. engagement (with Nona Jones)
Nona Jones—author, preacher, and business leader—joins us to share her passion for bringing the mission of the Church into digital spaces. Plus, Nona offers insight to pastors feeling the tension between participation on Sundays and ongoing eng...
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Episode 52
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30:15
Carey Nieuwhof on the urgency (and hesitancy) around digital discipleship (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Carey Nieuwhof describes how technology—along with strategy—can have a big impact on the effectiveness of ministry. Plus, Carey offers insight into the key components churches should keep in mind when develop...
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Episode 51
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19:52
Carey Nieuwhof on healthy leadership & ending the year strong (Part 1)
Carey Nieuwhof—leadership expert and founding pastor—is back on Equip & Engage to discuss personal well-being, church health, and how to maximize resources beyond Sunday. Plus, Carey offers insight into effective church volunteer recruitmen...
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Episode 50
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36:33
The legacy of the Church & technology (with Chris Larson)
Chris Larson—president and CEO of Ligonier Ministries—joins us to discuss Ligonier’s 50+ year history of investing in technology to make the gospel more accessible. Plus, Chris dives into the 500-year legacy of the Reformation.
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Episode 49
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34:39
Nicole Smithee on renewing strength & preparing for revival (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Nicole Smithee describes the challenges of being a church leader in today’s climate and the opportunity of using this season to bring positive change to the Church. Plus, Nicole shares a note of encouragement...
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Episode 48
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19:07
Nicole Smithee on community & spiritual formation in digital spaces (Part 1)
Nicole Smithee—CEO and cofounder of Iridescent Women—joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using digital spaces for spiritual formation and discipleship. Plus, Nicole shares her background in ministry and her heart for equippi...
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Episode 47
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30:53
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on balancing the Church’s digital presence (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra describes the effects of social media on younger generations. Plus, we dive into the best ways forward for the Church’s digital presence. Learn more about Sarah...
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Episode 46
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16:18
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on the potential & pitfalls of social media for Christians (Part 1)
Join our conversation with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra—senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition—as we discuss the role and influence of the digital space on Christian life. Plus, we dive into the collaboration and research tha...
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Episode 45
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25:05
Pastor burnout & holistic wellbeing (with Marty Sawyers)
Marty Sawyers is president and CEO of Full Strength Network, where he gets a front-row seat to the ever-changing dynamic of pastors’ wellbeing. In this episode, Marty (also a former pastor himself) joins us to discuss what it’s like to be a chu...
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Episode 44
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31:44
Forming spiritual habits in an age of distraction (with Mark Batterson)
Mark Batterson—author and lead pastor of National Community Church—joins us to discuss the unique challenges of doing ministry in an overwhelmingly digitized and politicized age. Plus, we dive into the power and impact of spiritual habits and p...
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Episode 43
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38:37
Mike Cosper on learning from failure & the future of the Church (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Mike Cosper describes how and what we can learn from the recent high-profile failures in the Church. Plus, we dive into the good the local church is doing in the world day after day. Le...
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Episode 42
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29:30
Mike Cosper on navigating power & failure in the Church (Part 1)
Join our conversation with Mike Cosper—author, pastor, and Director of Podcasting at Christianity Today—as we discuss what made “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” an essential story to tell. Plus, Mike shares what lessons the Church can take away...
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Episode 41
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29:40
How to build trust & empathy with the next generation (with Heather Thompson Day)
In the final part of our interview, Heather describes how younger generations have been shaped by technology and what they actually want (and need) from the Church today.Learn more about Heather Thompson Day:
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Episode 40
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29:55
What church leaders may not know about Gen Z (with Heather Thompson Day)
Join our conversation with Dr. Heather Thompson Day—professor, author, and interdenominational speaker—as we consider how to reach the next generation with the gospel. Plus, Heather shares her insight on what church leaders can learn from Gen Z...
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Episode 39
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24:18
Navigating hybrid ministry through a missional lens (with Beth Guckenberger)
Beth Guckenberger—renowned author and Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries—joins us to discuss how technology creates unique opportunities to connect people with the gospel. Plus, Beth shares her insight on how the local Church can...
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Episode 38
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44:47
Carey Nieuwhof on small beginnings, self-care, and facing the next five years (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Carey lays out the main challenges facing the Church in the next 5 years and offers best practices for church leaders to thrive in a hybrid ministry world. Learn more about Carey Nieuwhof:
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Episode 37
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37:09
Carey Nieuwhof on rethinking spiritual maturity & the purpose of the Church (Part 1)
Join our conversation with pastor and leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof as we explore the purpose of the Church and how it’s taking on a new shape in the post-pandemic world. Plus, Carey shares his perspective on the biggest factors in helping p...
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Episode 36
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24:19
Best of 2021: Digital discipleship, the future of ministry, & more
Join us as we look back at some of our favorite moments on the podcast this year. Plus, listen in to hear Carolyn’s and Nick’s personal picks for best reads and listens of 2021. Happy New Year!
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Episode 35
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36:14
Mark Sayers on the future of ministry in a complex age (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Mark Sayers lays out the top problems facing the church in the next 5 years and describes how church leaders may need to reimagine their approach to discipleship.Learn more about Mark Sayers...
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Episode 34
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21:02
Mark Sayers on revival, the metaverse, and ministry in the “gray zone” (Part 1)
Join our conversation with Mark Sayers—author and senior leader at Red Church—as we explore how ministry has dramatically changed since the onset of the pandemic, how culture as a whole has shifted, and how both are continuing to evolve....
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Episode 33
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26:48
Russell Moore on the top problems facing the future Church (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Dr. Russell Moore helps pastors and church leaders prepare for the challenges of political violence and secularized Christianity in the years to come.Learn more about Russell Moore:
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Episode 32
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27:24
Russell Moore on shepherding through divisive issues (Part 1)
How can church leaders be a non-anxious presence in a divided culture? Join our conversation with Dr. Russell Moore—author and Public Theologian for Christianity Today—as we explore the challenges pastors face when navigating controversial “hot...
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Episode 31
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28:56
Religious liberty & the theology of free speech (with Brad Littlejohn)
What does the Bible say about free speech? Brad Littlejohn, founder and president of The Davenant Institute, joins us to share what church leaders need to know in 2021.Learn more about Brad Littlejohn:
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Episode 30
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56:29
The transformative power of Bible-based discipleship (with Jen Wilkin)
What’s at stake when only 11% of Americans are regularly reading the Bible? Join our conversation with Jen Wilkin—author and Bible teacher at The Village Church—as we explore the centrality of biblical literacy for real discipleship.
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Episode 29
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50:26
That the world will know—The gospel witness of the multiethnic church (with Derwin Gray)
In a divided culture, churches have an incredible opportunity to display the gospel to a watching world. Join our conversation with Dr. Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, to learn how pastors can overcome the three biggest obsta...
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Episode 28
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40:49