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In today’s podcast, we talk to Ike Miller, Senior Pastor of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, a church he planted in 2018 along with his wife, Sharon Hodde Miller. He frequently writes on the intersection of theology, mental health, and family of origin issues in outlets such as Christianity Today and Mission Alliance.
In this episode, Ike shares insights from his latest book, Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You For Healthy Relationships. After confronting the impact of his own childhood, including a family history of substance use disorders, Ike has developed a passion for helping others who grew up in difficult circumstances to better understand how those environments continue to impact them and their relationships now. Learn how you can leverage your baggage for good with his practical advice and exercises that can lead to healthier relationships.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
 
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-your-baggage-for-the-good-of-your-relationship
 

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Jonathan Malm. Jonathan is the Founder of SundaySocial and ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com and he frequently consults with organizations on topics such as guest services and creative expression. He is also the coauthor of The Come Back Effect, The Come Back Culture, The Volunteer Effect, and The Volunteer Survival Guide.
In this episode, Jonathan provides insight on ways to prevent burnout, particularly among pastors who have been greatly affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. He is passionate about helping pastors overcome burnout and offering resources to help prevent it from happening in the future.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/dont-burn-out-burn-bright

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Stevens. Tim is the CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart, where he partners with churches to help solve their problems. Tim has been coaching, consulting, and writing for more than 20 years, and now is pouring all of his efforts into LeadingSmart to serve churches full-time. Tim is also the Vanderbloemen team’s premium partner for succession planning.
In this episode, Tim shares about his career journey throughout the years and his experience being on staff in different work environments. Tim is passionate about developing healthy team cultures and guiding people through life transitions. He discusses the importance of knowing when it’s time to make your next career move and how to leave your position on good terms.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
 
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/when-to-make-your-next-career-move
 

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Kevin East. Kevin is the founder and leader of Mentoring Alliance, a Christ-centered mentoring program designed to help kids thrive.
In this episode, Kevin highlights the importance of leaders providing a clear vision for their team. He offers insights into how effective leaders communicate the "why" of their organization and how he implements this in his daily work. Kevin emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined vision for an organization, as without it, the organization may struggle to succeed and lose its direction.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
 
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-cast-vision-direction-on-your-team

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Matt Neff. Matt is 
the CEO of Sight and Sound Theatre. Sight & Sound is a ministry on a mission to create spectacular entertainment experiences for the whole family by bringing the bible to life through large-scale productions. They currently have theatres located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Branson, Missouri.
During this conversation, Matt Neff talks about his experiences as a second-generation successor at the Sight and Sound Theatre. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in touching people's hearts and how it can benefit the Kingdom.
 We hope you enjoy this conversation!
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/harnessing-the-power-of-storytelling-for-the-kingdom

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jon Chasteen. Jon is the Founder of The ReLeader, Lead Pastor at Victory Church, and Former University & Seminary President at The King’s University. 
During the conversation, Jon Chasteen shares the purpose and heart behind ReLeader. He emphasizes that as leaders, it's important to recognize that they are ReLeaders, which means they are accountable for enhancing what already exists, particularly the things that ReLeaders did not damage. Nevertheless, he highlights how it's vital for ReLeaders to strive for progress in their endeavors and to leave a positive, lasting influence.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-mend-what-others-couldn't