Church Talk with Dr. Joe Kidder

Adventist Learning Community

Church Talk brings you a dynamic exploration of theology, community, and practical ministry, all through the lens of our Adventist faith. Author, pastor and seminary professor Joe Kidder brings you thought-provoking conversations with theologians, pastors, church administrators, and rising young leaders that will impact your relationship to ministry and the church.

  1. 12/04/2025

    Ep 56: Spiritual Practice and Personality - with Jonny Moor

    Pastor Jonny Moor joins Joe Kidder to share how combining personality theory with spiritual disciplines can help young people connect with God in deeper, more personal ways. Discover practical ideas for teaching and practicing faith that fits. Show Notes Research Link | "Utilizing Personality Theory To Help High School Students Find Meaningful Spiritual Growth Practices at Portland Adventist Academy in Portland, Oregon" by Jonny Moor - https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dmin/768/

    34 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Ep 55: How Does Personality Affect Spirituality? - with Jonny Moor

    Pastor Jonny Moor joins Joe Kidder to discuss how understanding personality can transform discipleship. Discover how spiritual practices that match individual personality types can help young people connect with God in more meaningful ways.

    31 min

  3. 11/13/2025

    Ep 54: Empowering the Next Gen for Leadership - with Lindsey Pratt

    Pastor Lindsey Pratt joins Joe Kidder to share how mentoring, empathy, and opportunity can empower teens to become strong spiritual leaders. Learn key principles for building a youth ministry where young people grow, serve, and lead with purpose.

    24 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Ep 53: Youth Ministry That Thrives - with Lindsey Pratt

    Pastor Lindsey Pratt joins Joe Kidder to share how empowering youth through leadership, mentoring, and ministry can transform your church. Discover practical ways to help teens grow in faith and lead with purpose.

    26 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    Ep 52: Five Traits for Transformational Short-Term Missions - with Glenn Russell

    Dr. Glenn Russell joins Joe Kidder to share five essential principles for leading effective mission trips. Learn how spiritual leadership, preparation, and partnership can transform short-term missions into lifelong ministry.

    26 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    Ep 51: Short-Term Missions with Long-term Impact - with Glenn Russell

    Dr. Glenn Russell joins Joe Kidder to share lessons from over 100 mission trips—what works, what to avoid, and how to make short-term missions truly meaningful. Learn how training, partnership, and purpose can transform a trip into lasting ministry.

    25 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    Ep 50: Leading Healthy Small Groups - with Rodlie Ortiz

    Pastor Rodlie Ortiz joins Joe Kidder to unpack the five key principles of healthy small groups—showing how they can create discipleship, community, and mission in any church. Show Notes - Book | Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups – by Nelson Searcy - https://a.co/d/060dHwv - Book | 101 Ways to Reach the Community Around You – by Steve Sjogren - https://a.co/d/9YM5qpN - Website | Kingdom Builders - https://kingdombuilderscf.org/about/ - Nonprofit | Sleep in Heavenly Peace - https://shpbeds.org/

    27 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    Ep 49: How to Engage Guests in Discipleship - with Rodlie Ortiz

    How can churches turn first-time visitors into lifelong disciples? Pastor Rodlie Ortiz joins Joe Kidder to share practical steps for creating a warm welcome, following up with guests, and making church a place people want to return to. Discover why discipleship really begins with “hello.”

    29 min
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Church Talk brings you a dynamic exploration of theology, community, and practical ministry, all through the lens of our Adventist faith. Author, pastor and seminary professor Joe Kidder brings you thought-provoking conversations with theologians, pastors, church administrators, and rising young leaders that will impact your relationship to ministry and the church.

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  • Creator
    Adventist Learning Community
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    Church Talk with Dr. Joe Kidder