LINC Talks

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Hear from leaders within the LINC Network as we dive into conversations on marriage, ministry, difficult seasons, working with family, self-care, volunteer leadership, personal health, and MORE. We get real, we get vulnerable, we cry, we laugh, we go deep, and we learn! 

  1. 2D AGO

    Reaching Your Community with Lasting Impact

    What if the people you’re called to reach aren’t walking through your doors, but walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives? Jonathan and Kelley Bergsma sit down with Pastor Jarod Smith for a conversation that gets right to the tension many leaders feel: How do we truly reach people navigating financial strain, addiction, and overwhelming life circumstances? They don’t just talk strategy, they share their story. The moments that shaped their calling. The experiences that pulled their hearts toward people often overlooked, and the conviction that the Church is meant to meet people in real life, not just invite them into a building. Their message is clear and actionable: The Church can be a conduit of hope. When we lead people to engage relationally, show up consistently, and serve in tangible ways, we reflect the hope of Jesus in a way that people can actually receive. You’ll hear how their passion for evangelism has evolved into something deeply practical, equipping others to share their faith through authentic relationships, not programs or pressure. This conversation is honest, grounded, and quietly challenging. It will help you reframe what outreach can look like in your context and inspire you to lead your people beyond the four walls, into the everyday places where hope is needed most.

    31 min

  2. APR 20

    Building God’s House

    What does it really take to build a place where people can meet Jesus? In Building God’s House, Pastor Bobby Bogard sits down with Jeffrey Parker, Pastor Ross Scheer, and Pastor Jarod Smith for a practical and faith-filled conversation about stewarding church spaces in seasons of growth. Whether your church is renovating, expanding, dreaming, or simply making the most of what you already have, this episode will help you lead with clarity and confidence. Jeffrey brings architectural insight shaped by years of serving local churches through design and remodeling projects. Pastor Ross shares what it looks like to lead during an expansion season. Pastor Jarod offers perspective from the early stages of building something new. Pastor Bobby adds wisdom from decades of walking with churches through growth transitions. Together, they remind leaders that buildings are not the goal, they are tools for reaching people.  This episode will encourage you to steward where you are today while preparing faithfully for where God is leading your church tomorrow. In this episode you’ll hear: How to steward your current space faithfully while preparing for future growthHow to think strategically about church buildings without losing sight of ministry purposePractical wisdom for navigating expansion and construction seasonsEncouragement for pastors leading through renovation, growth, or early vision stagesWhy creating welcoming spaces helps people encounter JesusInsight from leaders who are actively building, expanding, and dreaming right nowIf you are leading a church, planning next steps, or simply asking what growth could look like in your community, this conversation will help you move forward with vision and confidence.

    32 min

  3. APR 6

    Surviving the Storms That Come

    Leadership can look strong on the outside while storms quietly build underneath. In this honest conversation, Pastor Ross Scheer sits down with Pastors Ben and Jessica Lehew to talk about what it really takes to stay steady when ministry, marriage, pressure collide This episode is for pastors and ministry leaders who are carrying more than most people can see, and who want to lead well without losing themselves or their families in the process.  In this episode, you will hear: How storms in ministry often begin where no one else is lookingWhy protecting your marriage strengthens your leadershipThe hidden pressures pastors carry, and how to navigate them wiselyPractical encouragement for staying grounded when expectations riseA reminder that strong leaders do not have to walk through storms alone Hope-filled perspective for leading with resilience and clarity through hard sea

    32 min

  4. MAR 24

    Health Matters, Part 2 - Marriage and Family

    With Host Pastor Bobby Bogard, Ross Scheer, and Guest Pastor Robert Trice from Relevant Church You can lead a growing church and still lose ground at home. In Part 2 of Health Matters, the conversation turns to marriage and family. Because your first ministry is not your platform, it is your home. Pastor Bobby, Ross, and Pastor Robert speak directly to pastoral leaders about protecting what matters most. Health at home does not happen by accident. It requires intention, communication, boundaries, and consistent investment. They discuss: Guarding your marriage in the pressures of ministryCreating rhythms that protect family timeModeling relational health for your churchLeading from wholeness, not exhaustionStrong families strengthen strong churches. If you want to lead with integrity and longevity, it starts at home.

    34 min

  5. MAR 9

    Health Matters, Part 1 - Personal, Leadership, Teams

    With Host Pastor Bobby Bogard, Ross Scheer, and Guest Pastor Robert Trice from Relevant Church Ministry is demanding, and your health determines how you carry it. In Part 1 of this two part conversation, Pastor Bobby, Ross, and Pastor Robert challenge leaders to see health as stewardship, not self care. If you want to show up joyful, focused, and ready for your family and church, you need a plan, accountability, and consistency. They discuss: Personal health, physical, spiritual, emotional, and relationalSabbath rest as obedienceLeading healthy staff and volunteersBuilding strong team culture within your ministry environmentHealthy leaders build healthy churches. Part 2, Health Matters, Marriage and Family, releases March 23rd, focusing on leading well at home while serving faithfully in ministry.

    33 min

  6. FEB 23

    Reaching Youth Where They Are, featuring Ben and Kendra Lepsch

    What if the future of the Church is shaped not by bigger programs, but by deeper presence? In this powerful episode of LINC Talks, Host Pastor Ross Scheer sits down with Pastor Ben and Kendra Lepsch, youth pastors at ResLife Grandville, for a conversation that is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging. They pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a thriving youth ministry from the ground up, not just attracting students, but creating environments where young people feel safe, seen, known, and spiritually formed. This is not theory. It is boots on the ground wisdom from leaders who are living it every week. In this episode, you will discover: • The key ingredients that help students feel they truly belong • Practical ways to create safe spaces where faith can grow authentically • Why relational leadership is more powerful than polished programming • What senior pastors, volunteers, and parents need to understand about today’s youth culture Whether you lead a church, serve on a volunteer team, or are raising the next generation in your own home, this conversation will challenge you to think differently and lead intentionally. If you care about reaching students where they are, instead of expecting them to come to you, this episode will equip and inspire you to take your next step. Lean in, listen closely, and let this conversation reshape the way you invest in the next generation. Ben and Kendra also shared about the ResLife OneHeart Youth Conference;  OneHeart Conference is a power-packed weekend full of connection, excitement, and encounter with God. It is a place where 6th – 12th-grade students come to build relationships, be inspired, and be equipped to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to bring students together with ‘One Heart’ and in one accord to encounter God and to leave better equipped to follow Christ daily.  This year, our conference theme is ‘ABBA’.  Our world is lost, like children without a father. The blind are leading the blind into deeper and deeper sin and sorrow. People are searching for significance, but nothing in this world can quench their thirst. They do not know who they are; they do not know their true Father. Jesus reveals to us the true nature of God: He is a Father! His heart aches for His lost sons and daughters to come home. He longs for this so much that He sent Jesus to rescue humanity from the grip of sin. Jesus came to show the world what God is really like: true, loving, just, merciful, and patient. REGISTER HERE: https://reslife.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3147166

    30 min

  7. FEB 9

    LINC UP 2026

    LINC TALKS Podcast, Season Opener 2026 The LINC TALKS Podcast launches the 2026 season with a powerful and timely conversation that sets the heart and direction for the year ahead. Hosted by BonnieRuth Rolf, this opening episode brings together Pastor Bobby Bogard, Pastor Jarod Smith, and Pastor Ross Scheer to introduce the 2026 LINC theme, LINC UP. This conversation invites leaders at every level to lean into what matters most, relationships. Together, our leadership team shares the heartbeat behind LINC UP and why choosing to not do ministry or life alone is essential for long term impact. Through personal experiences, honest insights, and shared wisdom, they unpack the importance of cultivating authentic, healthy, and life giving relationships. Listeners will be encouraged and reminded that strong relationships keep leaders thriving, marriages healthy, and ministry sustainable. This episode speaks directly to the value of connection, collaboration, and community as we move into a year focused on making a greater impact together. As we step into 2026, this episode sets a clear and compelling invitation, let’s LINC UP, lead well together, and do more than we ever could alone.

    31 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Leadership Wisdom, featuring Pastor Duane Vander Klok

    In this powerful episode of The LINC Talks Podcast, Pastor Bobby Bogard sits down with longtime friend and ministry partner, and founder of LINC Pastor Duane Vander Klok, lead pastor of Resurrection Life Church in Michigan. Together, they reflect on their decades of ministry, starting with their early days as students together at Christ for the Nations Institute in the 1970s. Pastor Duane shares his remarkable journey from riding motorcycles in Dallas to serving seven years on the mission field in Mexico, where he learned that ministry is not just something you do—it’s who you are. His stories are filled with embracing a life of faithfulness and obedience, a life marked by integrity, discipleship, and impact. The conversation then turns to the miraculous works Pastor Duane is now witnessing in this season of his life. He recounts jaw-dropping testimonies of healings, salvations, and supernatural encounters.  Pastor Duane closes with a challenge to remain faithful wherever you’re planted, reminding listeners that God can shift your story in a day and that your most impactful years might still be ahead. This episode is a stirring call to boldness, perseverance, and wholehearted surrender to the Gospel.

    27 min
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Hear from leaders within the LINC Network as we dive into conversations on marriage, ministry, difficult seasons, working with family, self-care, volunteer leadership, personal health, and MORE. We get real, we get vulnerable, we cry, we laugh, we go deep, and we learn! 

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  • Creator
    LINC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
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    © 2026 LINC Talks
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