One of the sayings I heard often growing up—but never quite understood—was, “You are what you eat.” Honestly, it still doesn’t make a lot of sense. If it were literally true, I should have turned into bacon a long time ago! But the older I get, the more I realize Read more…
In Episode 27 of Habits of Healthy Churches, host Dr. Marcus J. Carlson is joined by Dawn Spies to explore Habit 5: Healthy churches value process. In their conversation, Spies emphasizes that a strong and intentional process is not about creating red tape or unnecessary complexity—it’s about building clarity, consistency, and sustainability Read more…
In Episode 25 of the Voices in the Wilderness podcast, titled “Habits of Healthy Churches – Habit 3,” Dr. Marcus J. Carlson engages in a conversation with guest Jeremy Cook about the importance of healthy decision-making processes within church communities. The episode emphasizes that healthy churches make decisions in a Read more…
In Episode 26 of the Voices in the Wilderness podcast, titled “Habits of Healthy Churches – Habit 4,” host Dr. Marcus J. Carlson is joined by guest Jonathan Haseley to discuss the fourth habit of healthy churches: focusing more on those outside the church than those inside.media.rss.com+2RSS.com+2YouTube+2 Key Takeaways:Outward Focus: Read more…
In Episode 27 of the “Voices in the Wilderness” podcast, titled “Habits of Healthy Churches—Habit 5,” guest Dawn Spies and host Marcus Carlson discuss the significance of valuing process within church communities. She emphasizes that healthy churches recognize the importance of established procedures and thoughtful approaches to ministry and operations. By prioritizing Read more…
Episode 24: David Wolverton. Topic: Habits of Healthy Churches- Habit 2 Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing Read more…
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” — Peter Drucker When it comes to the church, health trumps all. Outside of the work of God through the Gospel, the health of a congregation determines its effectiveness, longevity, and ability to thrive. Healthy churches create life. Unhealthy churches, however, can destroy it. Unfortunately, health Read more…
Episode 23: Jen Binford. Topic: Habits of Healthy Churches- Habit 1 Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing Read more…
Episode 22: Michael Sullivan Topic: Why a Consultant Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing for Amazement team, Marcus Read more…
Episode 21: Jen Binford Topic: Reconciliation & Resilence Preparing for Amazement Ministries has another episode out for you today! If you enjoy watching, find it on our YouTube. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!Each episode has a new guest featured with our two hosts from the Preparing for Amazement team, Marcus Read more…
