The Growing Steady Podcast
Kerry and Becky Holton
We're Kerry and Becky Holton, a husband and wife ministry team who advocate for the wellness of the church, its leaders, and its future. On this podcast, we simply share with you the things we're thinking on. The goal? To help us all continue to grow in the areas of life, spirituality, theology, church and mental health. Join us each week, as we write about church wellness in the Growing Steady Newsletter and expand on those conversations in this podcast. Keep growing, friends!
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#179: Volunteerism - Create Low-Risk Entry Points
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11/13/24 • 14 min
What can church leaders do to remove the fear that some potential volunteers may have when approaching a new role? How can we lower barriers to entry and set expectations from the beginning so that people feel less anxiety about volunteering? And, what is the best way to recruit new volunteers? Answers to these questions and recommendations in this second episode in the series, “Volunteerism in the Church.”
#190: What Is a False Teacher?
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04/03/25 • 12 min
In this 13-minute episode, we are taking a look at Paul's description in Titus 1:10-16 of the false teachers on Crete. We are asking how this text should inform our understanding of the identity of false teachers today. Please consider these things with us!
#189: More on the Role of Elders
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04/03/25 • 7 min
According to the Apostle Paul in Titus 1:5-9, elders are not only teachers. They are also overseers and stewards of God. What does this mean? How does it inform their work? Also, what kind of men should elders be? We'll address these questions in this 8-minute podcast.
#188: The Role of Elders
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04/03/25 • 11 min
What is the work of elders in the church today? Are they primarily decision-makers? Or, should their primary work be to counsel and encourage? It's not easy for Christians to come to agreement on the function of elders. What did Paul see as the primary role of elders on the island of Crete, according to Titus 1:9? That's what we want to consider in this 11 1/2 minutes long episode.
#138: Best Practices of Elderships
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12/05/22 • 12 min
In this episode, Kerry and Becky identify five best practices submitted to them by elders across the country.
#107: Reach New People (Part One): Love One Another
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02/28/22 • 19 min
What can churches do to reach new people? In this episode, Kerry and Becky go to scripture and back to the basics for answers to this question. Could outreach be as simple as loving one another as Jesus has loved us? Could it be as simple as having a dogged resolve to pursue unity in God's church? In this episode, Becky and Kerry argue that doing these things, obeying the plain commands of Jesus, is a pretty good start to reaching those who don't know Jesus!
#81: How to Make Worship Services More Guest-Friendly
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07/11/21 • 23 min
What might what some sociologists are calling "the great resignation" affect churches? If more people are looking for meaning in their lives, and if they choose to look to the church for purpose and meaning, what can church leaders and churches do to welcome them? In this episode, Kerry and Becky discuss eight suggestions for making the Sunday worship assembly more guest-friendly.
#176: Christ-Centered or Church-Centered?
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09/17/24 • 14 min
Has our primary message to our communities and world become what makes our church different from the ones our religious neighbors attend? Does our emphasis need to change? Jesus, our hope and joy, should be our message. Let’s first tell people the story of Jesus. Then we can talk about the church and why we believe and practice what we do. Tune in as Kerry discusses the question: What should be our primary message to the world?
#66: Keeping Watch Over the Souls in Your Charge
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03/21/21 • 30 min
Whether during a pandemic or otherwise, conscientious church leaders understand their responsibility to keep watch over the souls in their charge (Hebrews 13:17). But how is that staggering responsibility accomplished? What can church leaders do to stay connected with the members of their church and keep them from "falling through the cracks"? Several church leaders were surveyed and asked to explain what they were doing to stay in touch with their members. Five recommendations to help church leaders stay in contact with church members came from the responses to that survey.
#183: Volunteerism: Obstacles to Keeping Volunteers: Burnout and Entitlement
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03/12/25 • 23 min
What are some of the obstacles to keeping volunteers in the church? In this episode, the final one in their series on "Volunteerism in the Church," Kerry and Becky discuss the dangers of burnout and entitlement to volunteers and their ministry teams. Also, they briefly discuss what church leaders can do to deal with both.
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How many episodes does The Growing Steady Podcast have?
The Growing Steady Podcast currently has 191 episodes available.
What topics does The Growing Steady Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Ministry, Christianity, Leadership, How To, Religion & Spirituality, Church Growth, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The Growing Steady Podcast?
The episode title '#172: Serve Them' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Growing Steady Podcast?
The average episode length on The Growing Steady Podcast is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Growing Steady Podcast released?
Episodes of The Growing Steady Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Growing Steady Podcast?
The first episode of The Growing Steady Podcast was released on Sep 11, 2019.
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