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Rich Villodas

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Steve Carter and Rich Villodas have a lively conversation on the Craft & Character podcast about how to stay both prophetic and pastoral as a preacher. The two will dig into Rich’s sermon “Desiring One Thing” that he delivered last September after returning from sabbatical. Rich shares openly and honestly from moments in his leadership when he has spoken out. In addition he shares what practices have shaped him and propelled him to do so. Rich also discusses practices that are crucial for him and the heart behind his forthcoming book, The Deeply Formed Life.

Glenn Packiam

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In this episode, Dr. Glenn Packiam and Steve Carter unpack Glenn’s teaching “Blessed,” which was part 1 of a 3-week series based on his book Blessed, Broken, Given. Glenn and Steve talk about the importance and struggle of making a message theologically weighty yet accessible for the congregation.

John Mark Comer

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In the first ever episode of The Craft & Character Podcast, Steve Carter and John Mark Comer talk about a sermon John Mark preached in early May entitled “Holy Uncertainty.” John Mark shares some specifics around how he builds a talk and opens up about his story, the importance of therapy, and specific practices that are helping guide him through the liminal space of 2020.

Pat Gelsinger

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Pat Gelsinger joins Sean Morgan to talk through Pat’s journey from a farming family in Pennsylvania to becoming Glassdoor’s #1 CEO in the country in 2019 at VMware and co-founder of Transforming the Bay with Christ. Pat’s technology background provides a new light to our ongoing conversation on transition. Listen in as he humbly provides excellent advice centered around leading with vision and shaping culture.

Dave Stone

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Sean Morgan sits down with Dave Stone to tackle a ministry transition question: “Can God still use me?” Dave reflects back on his transition into the role of Senior Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky after 40 years of leadership before him, as well as his transition out of that role last year.

Steve Carter

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In the rapid move to church online, communicators need a crash course on how to communicate more effectively. No longer is there a large room full of people you can be eye-to-eye with—you’ve now got families gathering together around screens in their living rooms and kitchens. Your style of communication must adapt. Steve Carter brings wisdom worth following.

Tommy Politz

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“Change is painful, but it’s better than death.” Meet Tommy Politz, Senior Pastor of Hillside Christian Church, who has served as pastor, church planter, and transitional leader in his 30+ years of ministry. In this episode, Tommy shares with us his own personal journey of transitional leadership and the wisdom he’s gained along the way. Transitional leaders will face high resistance in their quest for high impact. Paying attention to the rate, pace, and acceleration of decision making will be a critical element to a successful transition.

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