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Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing the local church in a post-Christian culture. Step into the action with the ULC. This is Lead Time

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    Two Seminary Legends on the Future of the LCMS

    In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with two longtime Concordia Seminary professors, Dr. Andy Bartelt and Dr. James Voelz, for a wide-ranging conversation on time, aging, biblical literacy, seminary history, SMP, distance education, churchmanship, and the future of pastoral formation in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Dr. Bartelt and Dr. Voelz bring decades of experience teaching future pastors, shaping theological education, and wrestling with the big questions facing the church. Together, they explore why the LCMS has historically operated with more than one formation track, how the Springfield/Fort Wayne story shaped today’s debates, why SMP and DELTO emerged, and why honest, humble conversation is needed now more than ever. If you care about the future of the LCMS, pastoral formation, biblical literacy, theological education, or mission in North America, this is a conversation worth hearing. Subscribe to Lead Time for conversations on Lutheran theology, church leadership, mission, pastoral formation, and the future of the LCMS. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  2. ଅପ୍ରେଲ 28

    Who’s Actually Joining the LCMS? | Looking at LCMS Data with Dr. Lyman Stone

    What’s really happening inside the LCMS right now? In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack sit down with Dr. Lyman Stone—demographer and creator of the Lutheran Religious Life Survey—to unpack the most surprising data trends in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. What trends are you seeing in your church? From church growth myths to preaching styles… from traditional worship to unexpected theological shifts… this conversation challenges assumptions and raises important questions about the future of the church. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  3. ଅପ୍ରେଲ 21

    Why Christians Should NEVER Sue Each Other…

    What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help? In this episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jack sit down with Christian attorney Colin Hoffman to unpack the reality of Christian family law, divorce, and what the Bible actually says about conflict between believers. From 1 Corinthians 6 to real-life legal cases, this conversation dives into: - Why Christians suing Christians is a serious issue - What actually leads to divorce (and why it’s often “too late”) - The role of pastors, counseling, and accountability - Spiritual warfare in families (and how it shows up) - How churches can better support struggling marriages - A better path forward: reconciliation, repentance, and truth This episode is both challenging and hopeful—a call for the Church to take marriage, conflict, and spiritual realities seriously again. Do you think Christians should ever take each other to court? Show Notes: Song Colin referenced at the end: "This I Pray" by Nicky Gracious: https://youtu.be/F5Q-Gw0PZZk Connect with Colin: colin@wichristlaw.org www.sacredharbor.org Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  4. ଅପ୍ରେଲ 14

    ULC Booth Rejected from the LCMS Convention 2026

    A special episode of Lead Time responding to a recent decision from LCMS leadership denying our request to host a booth at the upcoming LCMS Convention. Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings? Sign up here: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent We share the full context behind the decision, read the official response, and unpack what this moment reveals about conversation, trust, and unity within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. See the letter we received here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JXkyOFIs-1xqqtmSZDF88FBcL-Dos8gO/view?usp=drive_link This is not about attacking leadership. It’s about asking an honest question: How do we move forward together as one church body when disagreement exists? Our hope is simple: More conversation. More clarity. More unity in Christ. If you're attending the LCMS Convention this summer, we’d love to connect and talk. Let us know what you think in the comments. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  5. ଅପ୍ରେଲ 7

    The Future of the LCMS (From a Presidential Nominee Dr. Joel Biermann)

    Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Dr. Joel Biermann to talk about the current state—and future—of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). What are the real strengths of the LCMS? Where are we struggling? And what must change if we want to see a thriving, unified church for the next generation? We dive into: - The growing divisions within the LCMS - The debate around “Lutheran identity” - The future of pastoral formation - Why unity is harder—and more important—than ever - How the church can re-engage mission and evangelism If you care about the future of the LCMS, this is a must-listen. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  6. ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 31

    The LCMS Giving Crisis No One Is Talking About

    In this episode of Lead Time, we respond to the “Giving Crescendo” conversation and break down what’s really happening beneath the surface: an aging church body, a historic wealth transfer, and a short window of opportunity that could either fuel mission—or accelerate decline. Here’s the reality: money won’t save the church. In fact, it may expose just how unprepared we are. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ We explore: - Why a surge in giving is coming—and why it won’t last - The 3 paths churches will take (and why most lead to decline) - How endowments can quietly kill mission - Why reaching young families is no longer optional - The leadership and pastoral pipeline crisis ahead - What district and national leaders must do right now This is not a financial conversation. It’s a leadership test. The future of the LCMS will not be decided by how much money comes in… but by what we do with it. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  7. ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 24

    How Are LCMS Pastors Truly Formed? | Our Response to a Recent Seminary Podcast

    In this episode, we respond to a recent seminary podcast discussing residential training and pastoral formation. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE While we deeply respect our seminaries and their leaders, we ask the hard questions many pastors and church leaders are already thinking: Why are pulpits still empty? Why are churches closing? And are we training pastors in a way that actually meets today’s mission? Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent We'll break down: The real strengths of residential seminary Where the current model may be falling short The rise of hybrid and local training approaches Why EQ (not just theology) matters more than we admit The urgent need for church planting and scalable leadership pipelines Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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  8. ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ 17

    First Article Gifts: A Leadership Framework for the LCMS

    In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Texas District President Jon Braunersreuther to discuss: • The growing pastor shortage in the LCMS • The debate surrounding SMP pastoral formation • Why the size of the harvest should change how we think about leadership • How First Article Gifts (reason, leadership, strategy) can be faithfully used in the church • Leadership lessons from Jim Collins’ Good to Great Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent With 30 million people in Texas and an estimated 22 million far from Jesus, the question becomes unavoidable: Is the church preparing enough workers for the harvest? This conversation challenges pastors, church leaders, and lay leaders to think bigger about mission, leadership, and the future of the church. Support the show ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Care about the future of the LCMS? Join the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ To learn more, visit uniteleadership.org

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Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing the local church in a post-Christian culture. Step into the action with the ULC. This is Lead Time

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