On the 22nd August 2025, I had the privilege of leading a pastors’ and church leaders’ training in a small village in Machakos County. We gathered with 51 pastors and leaders from different churches—men and women hungry to grow in Read more…
In this episode, Marcus Carlson and Erick talk about the ministry of Preparing for Amazement in Africa and the impact it is having on many. They also explore why Africa is so ripe for the Gospel. Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Read more…
In this episode, Marcus Carlson dialogues with Joe Oliver on the vital topic of church health, drawing from Joe’s varied experiences to offer practical, grounded insight Key Themes Explored: Audio (Spotify) Audio (Apple) Watch on YouTube
One of the most well-known and respected distilleries in the United States is Buffalo Trace. While their bourbon may not be for everyone, their motto has always caught my attention: “Honor Tradition. Embrace Change.” Simple. Powerful. Deeply relevant to the Read more…
Recently, I led a mental health sermon series for a church I am working with. As a part of that, we had a panel discussion with my family about mental health, being in the church and the challenges of the Read more…
We live in a culture of consumption. From fast food to streaming services, we are constantly surrounded by messages telling us to seek what is easy, instant, and tailored exactly to our preferences. While this might be convenient for daily Read more…
In this episode, Marcus Carlson sits down with Joe Oliver to dive deep into the theme of leader health, especially with a focus on advice for new church leaders. Their discussion covers: Though shorter in length, the episode is rich with wisdom and practical Read more…
In this episode, Dr. Marcus J. Carlson engages Tim Ewell in a thoughtful conversation about the intertwined realities of church health and leader health, with particular focus on supporting congregations during times of transition. Key themes likely include: As with other episodes in the Read more…
In this episode, Marcus Carlson and Nate Whittaker explore the seventh habit from Habits of Healthy Churches: “Healthy churches are not territorial.” They discuss what it means for congregations to overcome territorial behavior and engage collaboratively in God’s mission. Rather than viewing other Read more…
