Welcome, and thank you for checking out Oak Hills Church's weekly podcast. Pastored by Lead Minister Travis Eades and Teaching Minister Max Lucado, we have grown into a dynamic, non-denominational congregation. We are disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow Jesus moment by moment.
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The Bible Roots Podcast is all about Bible Engagement. Designed for pastors who long to see people effectively engage the Bible. Our discussions will stimulate your thinking and give you creative and effective ideas you can use to help the people you lead engage with God’s Word in such a way that it transforms their lives, their families lives and the lives of their church.
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Sean Morgan invites you into intimate, “living room” conversations with high-caliber leaders that few others have access to. When you gather in a living room, you have the opportunity to hear deeper glimpses into someone’s life. Join Sean and leaders such as Carey Nieuwhof, Andy Stanley, Pat Gelsinger, Dharius Daniels, Derwin Gray, Ken Costa, and Glenn Packiam as they discuss how to aim for health during the various transitions leadership inevitably brings.
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GRACEOLOGIE is hosted by Christian author, speaker and worship leader, Gwen Smith who shares fun, faith-focused, grace-filled interview-style conversations. Prepare to be inspired with practical tips and honest discussions that will help you to know and trust God more. Each episode will encourage your heart in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days.
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Study Gateway's First Listens: Find your next Bible study! Join host Shelley Leith as she curates first sessions of Bible studies on various themes each season, taught by some of the world’s most influential Christian authors, teachers, and pastors. To learn more, visit https://StudyGateway.com.
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LILR 134 | Randy Frazee on Navigating a Pastoral Transition
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58:30In this episode, Sean Morgan talks with Randy Frazee, a seasoned pastor with over 36 years of ministry experience. They explore the challenges and opportunities of pastoral transitions, from overcoming the fear of identity loss to finding purpose beyond the pulpit. Randy shares insights on building a healthy church culture, maintaining a strong mar…
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A Memorial Day message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 133 | Danny Strange on Finding Fresh Vision
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46:15In this episode, Sean sits down with Danny from Three Crosses Church to explore how God births fresh vision in the heart of a leader—and what happens when that vision begins to take root. Danny reflects on the evolution of his leadership after seven years as lead pastor, the sabbatical that created space for new direction, and the spiritual and str…
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Week 4 of the series Anchored in God. A message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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Week 3 of the series Anchored in God. A message by Jenna Lucado Bishop.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 132 | Jay Kim and Steve Clifford on Wisdom and Leadership from Westgate Church
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58:09In this candid episode, Sean sits down with Steve Clifford and Jay Kim to unpack the multi-year leadership transition at Westgate Church. With honesty and humility, Steve and Jay share how they navigated timing, succession, and the evolving dynamics of leadership, both spiritually and practically. They talk about the emotional tension of letting go…
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Week 2 of the series Anchored in God. A message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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Week 1 of the series Anchored to God. A message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 131 | Bert Crabbe on Leadership, Margin, and Preaching Growth
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47:55In this powerful episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean sits down with Bert Crabbe, lead pastor of True North Community Church on Long Island. Bert opens up about two decades of ministry, the challenges of pastoring through personal hardship, and the importance of leading with humility and authenticity. He shares his unique approach to preaching …
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Week 8 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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Week 7 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 130 | Warren Bird on Pastor Health and How The Mighty Fall
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50:48In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan welcomes back researcher and church leadership expert Warren Bird for a candid conversation on what makes ministry leaders resilient over the long haul. Drawing from decades of experience and groundbreaking research, Warren unpacks the transformative impact of intentional peer groups, the dang…
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Week 6 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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Week 5 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Travis Eades .By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 129 | Succession and Change with Johnson Bowie
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1:12:33In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean welcomes Johnson Bowie, lead pastor of Victory Church, to share his leadership journey. From stepping into the lead role during the chaos of 2020 to navigating staff transitions and fostering a culture of humility, Johnson offers candid insights on leadership, church transitions, and the weight of wo…
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Week 4 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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Week 3 of the series, Man of Miracles. . A sermon by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 128 | Jason Mitchell and Leadership Succession at LCBC
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1:04:39In this episode, Sean sits down with Jason Mitchell, lead pastor of LCBC Church, to discuss his leadership journey, the challenges of succession, and the evolving role of the church in today's culture. Jason shares his personal faith story, the intentional process behind his transition to lead pastor, and the importance of emotionally mature leader…
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Week 2 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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Week 1 of the series, Man of Miracles. A sermon by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 127 | Adam & Diego Mesa on the Patria Church Succession
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1:15:08Church leadership transitions are complex and require intentionality, humility, and a clear vision. For Adam and Diego Mesa, their transition was shaped by a long preparation period, a willingness to embrace change, and a commitment to mission over methods. They address leadership shifts that must be handled with care, clarity in roles and expectat…
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Week 4 in the series Game Plan: Strategies for Winning Relationships . Message by Travis Eades .By Oak Hills Church
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Week 3 in the series Game Plan: Strategies for Winning Relationships . Message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 126 | Jim Sheppard on Why Church Attendance is Up But Giving is Not & Other Generosity Myth-Busting
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1:02:57In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Jim Sheppard joins Sean to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing churches today: attendance is up, but giving is not. Jim shares insights from decades of experience helping churches develop a culture of generosity. They dive into why giving must be seen as a discipleship issue rather than a financi…
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Week 1 in the series Game Plan: Strategies for Winning Relationships . Message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 125 | Alpha and Holy Trinity Brompton Icon Sandy Millar on Burnout and Leading Change
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58:55Today, Sean welcomes Sandy Millar, a renowned figure in the Holy Trinity Brompton movement and the Alpha course. Sandy shares his remarkable journey from law to ministry, driven by transformative experiences with the Holy Spirit. He reflects on the foundation of the Alpha course, the rise of charismatic renewal within the Anglican Church, and the s…
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Week 4 on The Best Year Yet. A Message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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Week 3 on The Best Year Yet. A Message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 124 | Glenn Packiam and the Rockharbor Transition
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48:57"The beauty of leadership is knowing when to embrace both change and continuity, molding the future while honoring the past." Meet Glenn Packiam, lead pastor at Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa. In this episode, Glenn shares his journey as a lead pastor, his transition to Rockharbor, and his philosophy on leadership and vision casting. He reflects o…
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Week 1 on The Best Year Yet. A Message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 123 | A Must-Listen: Jesse DeYoung on Navigating Organizational Doubt
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45:36"When you’re not clear on your vision, your culture, or your strategy, and things get out of alignment, bringing it back into alignment will come with a lot of pain. But once you get there, you’ll wonder how you ever existed without that alignment.” Meet Jesse DeYoung, Executive Lead Pastor of Flatirons Church. Today’s discussion is all about the c…
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LILR 122 | Need a Sabbatical? You’re doing it wrong.
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28:40“The moment you allow your margin to be given away is the precise moment your church will ask more from you, and you won’t have anything left to give them.” If you’re just hanging on until your next sabbatical, you might be missing the point. True rest isn’t something you find on vacation—it’s something you build into your daily, weekly, and yearly…
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Week 2 of the series Songs for the Season. A Message by Max Lucado .By Max Lucado
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LILR 121 | Filipe Santos’ Insights on the Echo Church Transition
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48:59“Sometimes we go way beyond what God wants us to do. And that's what leads to burnout…It's working beyond where God wants you to work, where now it's human effort, not His effort in you.” Meet Filipe Santos, Lead Pastor of Echo.Church. In today’s episode, Filipe opens up about the initial fear of taking on leadership, the spiritual and emotional ch…
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LILR 120 | Changing Culture in Leadership Transitions with Tara Beth Leach
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51:04In this interview, Tara Beth Leach shares her journey as a senior pastor, her calling to ministry, and the unique challenges she encountered. After an 11-year tenure at other churches, she returned to Good Shepherd, where she implemented a significant cultural shift to address unhealthy staff dynamics. Leach emphasizes the importance of casting a h…
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LILR 119 | Identity and Transitions Strategy with Bryan Wilkerson from Boston's Grace Chapel
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48:27"Do I love being a pastor, or do I need to be a pastor? Once I figured out what I wanted to do and what I could let go of, that helped free me up." Meet Bryan Wilkerson, Pastor Emeritus at Grace Chapel. Today, Bryan reflects on his 40-year ministry career, including his 24 years as lead pastor of Grace Chapel in the Boston area. He discusses the le…
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LILR 118 | David Platt and Mike Kelsey on Pioneering Shared Leadership
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51:08In this episode, Sean engages with David and Mike, co-lead pastors at McLean Bible Church, as they share their experiences of transitioning into a unique shared leadership model. David reflects on how Mike’s leadership was essential to the church’s growth, prompting him to take a step back to focus more on global missions. Mike, in turn, reflects o…
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LILR 117 | Lance Witt on the Essentials of Health AND High Performance
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52:51“High trust makes high performance possible. It’s a soft skill, but it's foundational to building healthy teams, especially in ministry where trust is an even higher currency.” Meet Lance Witt, founder of REPLENISH ministries. In today’s episode, Lance shares insights on balancing health and high performance within ministry leadership. He also expl…
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LILR 116 | Zac Stephens on Tackling Self-Doubt and Leadership Transitions
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52:17“Vulnerability with those closest to you can provide clarity and healing in ways you don’t expect.” Meet Zac Stephens, lead pastor of Faith Promise Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. In today’s episode, Zac shares his unique journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid to stepping into the role of lead pastor, highlighting the integrity of his parents an…
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Week 6 of Think About What You Think About . A message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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Week 5 of Think About What You Think About . A message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 115 | Andy Wood and the Saddleback Transition: Leadership Insights
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55:55Andy Wood shares insights two years into his journey as the Lead Pastor at Saddleback Church, highlighting the challenges and progress made during this leadership transition. We’re hitting topics like organizational change, leadership dynamics, and the complexities of stepping into a long-established ministry. Welcome to Episode 115 of the Leaders …
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Week 4 of Think About What You Think About . A message by Travis Eades.By Max Lucado
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Week 3 of Think About What You Think About . A message by Max Lucado.By Max Lucado
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LILR 114 | Ben Pilgreen on the Stages of Leadership and Board Development
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45:52In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, host Sean Morgan sits down with Ben Pilgreen, the lead pastor of Epic Church in San Francisco, to explore the nuances of leadership in different church seasons. From the early days of church planting to the current challenges of leading an established congregation, Ben shares his journey, insights, and th…
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LILR 113 | Kenton Beshore on What It Takes to Lead in Various Church Roles
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40:16ABOUT THE EPISODE Today, Kenton Beshore, former Senior Pastor of Mariners Church, pinpoints the challenges and essential skills required for effective ministry, especially during difficult times. He emphasizes the importance of character in "severe" moments and gives us a gauge on ministry skill sets from church planters, transitions leaders, to ex…
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Week 5 of Songs for the Soul: Rediscovering God through Hymns. A message by Travis Eades.By Oak Hills Church
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LILR 112 | Kenton and Laurie Beshore on What’s Really Important After Four Decades in Ministry
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31:22In this episode, Kenton and Laurie Beshore share their invaluable insights on maintaining a healthy balance between ministry and family life. Laurie highlights the "wear and tear" that ministry can have on marriages and families and offers practical tips during the differentiation stage of your kids’ lives. Discover what questions Laurie would ask …
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Week 4 of Songs for the Soul: Rediscovering God through Hymns. A message by Travis Eades .By Oak Hills Church
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Week 3 of Songs for the Soul: Rediscovering God through Hymns. A message by Travis Eades .By Oak Hills Church
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