Kris Vos and Larry Doornbos join Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss what it really takes to renew a church. Drawing from years of experience helping congregations across North America, they explore discipleship, church culture, governance, outreach, and why lasting renewal begins with listening, patient leadership, and a renewed commitment to the gospel.

Joel Thiessen joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss why the stories congregations tell shape their identity, leadership, and future. Drawing on research from flourishing churches across Canada, they explore resilience, church growth, leadership, and how healthy congregations navigate change without losing sight of their mission.

Michelle Huneven joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss her novel Search and the surprisingly complex world of church search committees. They explore congregational leadership, charisma, institutional self-awareness, and why finding the right pastor is often harder than churches expect.

Christopher Benek joins Loren Richmond Jr. for a conversation on artificial intelligence, theology, and the future of the church. They explore AI’s impact on ministry, preaching, ethics, human identity, and spiritual formation, while asking how Christians can engage emerging technologies with wisdom, hope, and faith rather than fear.

Rev. Terri Hord Owens joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss her book Staying at the Table, exploring Christian unity, spiritual practices, biblical literacy, radical welcome, and what it means to be the church in a polarized age. A thoughtful conversation about love, accountability, and the future of faith communities.

Christian Smith joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss Why Religion Went Obsolete and the cultural shifts reshaping faith in America. A thoughtful conversation on moralistic therapeutic deism, generational change, spirituality, and why religion may not have died—but become culturally displaced.

Todd Korpi joins Loren Richmond Jr. to explore AI, technology, and the future of faith. Drawing from his book AI Goes to Church, they discuss wisdom, digital culture, pastoral leadership, and what it means to remain deeply human in an AI-shaped world.

Bob Jaeger of Partners for Sacred Places joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss the future of church buildings, the hidden economic impact of congregations, and why sacred spaces still matter. A practical conversation on church architecture, community partnerships, and reimagining church property for a changing world.

Martha Tatarnic joins Loren Richmond Jr. to revisit the story of Anne Boleyn and her overlooked role in shaping the English Reformation. A thoughtful conversation on faith, leadership, and how history—and the church—often misunderstands women.

Katherine Willis Pershey joins Loren Richmond Jr. to reflect on faith, ministry, and the lasting influence of Eugene Peterson. A thoughtful conversation on prayer, spiritual formation, and rediscovering a living, active God in a busy and divided church culture.