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Talking Church

by River Valley Network

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  • The Biggest Mistake Churches Make with Young Adults

    October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    In this special crossover episode of Talking Church and YoungAdults.Today, Logan sits down with Josiah and Micah Kennealy to discuss the future of young adult ministry and what it takes to raise up the next generation of church leaders…

  • What Pastors Can Learn from a Catholic Archbishop

    September 29, 2026 · 54 min

    In this episode, Logan sits down with Archbishop Bernard Hebda for a conversation about faith, leadership, and what Christians can learn from one another across traditions. Archbishop Hebda shares his journey from Harvard and Columbia Law…

  • The Leadership Lessons I Wish Every Pastor Knew

    September 15, 2026 · 48 min

    In this episode of Talking Church, Pastor Logan sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, to talk about some of the leadership principles that have shaped his life, ministry, and the way he leads…

  • From Administrative Assistant to Senior Executive Pastor

    September 1, 2026 · 51 min

    In this episode of Talking Church, Logan Ketterling sits down with Lisa Seaton, Senior Executive Pastor at City First Church, to talk about what she’s learned from 20 years of serving at the same church. Lisa started as an administrative…

  • Secrets to a Healthy Staff Culture

    August 18, 2026 · 53 min

    Pastor Rob Ketterling sits down with Logan for a raw look at staff culture — starting with the toxic, siloed churches Pastor Rob worked at early in ministry, and what those experiences taught him about building something better. They cover…

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  • An Update from Talking Church

    July 7, 2026 · 2 min

    Hey hey! The wait will be worth it! Talking Church is taking a short summer break before returning on August 18th with brand-new episodes! Thanks for your continued support & we can't wait to be back!

  • Central Vs Campus: Managing the Multisite Leadership Tension

    June 23, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    In this episode, Logan sits down with Caleb Moore and Maddie Bennett to unpack the real tensions between central teams and campus teams in a multisite church. They talk through unity, collaboration, accountability, feedback, and the…

  • Why He Left His MegaChurch? | Dillon Baker "The Protestant Gentleman"

    June 9, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    In this episode, Logan sits down with Dillon Baker, also known as The Protestant Gentleman, to talk through his journey from campus ministry and non-denominational church life into a deeper exploration of church history, Protestant…

  • A Message to Religious Minnesotans

    May 26, 2026 · 43 min

    Pastor Logan sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya for a candid conversation about faith, politics, and the issues shaping Minnesota and the nation. They discuss religious freedom, abortion, gender ideology, public safety…

  • Brandi Carrano | The Exploding Church Europe Didn't Expect

    May 12, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    In 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…

  • Dick Foth | How to Tell Better Stories

    April 28, 2026 · 56 min

    Dick 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…

  • A Rare Somali Christian's Radical Conversion

    April 14, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

    In 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…

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About the show

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!