Talking Church

Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!

Episodes In This Podcast

Post-Easter Retention & Creating Space for Revival | Live from CMN

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Post-Easter Retention & Creating Space for Revival | Live from CMN

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Episode 59: Pastor Logan took some time during CMN conference to ask questions of some amazing leaders about retaining new visitors after Easter and creating space for revival in response to the Asbury Revival. Joined by Pastor Aaron Burke from Radiant Church in Tampa, Florida; Pastor Herbert Cooper from People's Church in Oklahoma City; Pastor Jeffrey Portman, Director of Church Multiplication Network; Pastor Josh Wellborn, National Youth Director of the Assemblies of God; and Pastor Travis Jones from Motivation Church in Richmond, Virginia. 

Seeing the Good, Meeting Bob Goff, and Living Life To The Fullest | Zach Windahl

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Seeing the Good, Meeting Bob Goff, and Living Life To The Fullest | Zach Windahl

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Today Pastor Logan sits down with Zach Windahl, author of The Bible Study and his newest book, See The Good! Listen as Zach shares about how there is good to see in all situations, how to pastor people with entrepreneurial spirits, and how he almost walked away from his faith. Don’t miss it!

I Bought a 140 Year Old Book in Portland!

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I Bought a 140 Year Old Book in Portland!

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Episode 57: Pastor Logan was in Portland a few weeks back with Pastor Rob, and he found a book that was published in the 1800's with stories from the famous Cambridge 7, Hudson Taylor and other amazing missionaries! Logan explains the background behind this historic book, beautiful passages and lessons from the author, and his encouragement to the network. Let's take a look back at what missions work was like 140 years ago!

Dave Ramsey | Church, Debt & Building Wealth

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Dave Ramsey | Church, Debt & Building Wealth

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Episode 56: Dave Ramsey joins Logan for an extraordinary conversation all about Dave's faith journey, his appreciation for pastors, avoiding debt, and his heart for the next generation of church leaders. We know the biggest Ramsey fans and new listeners will get so much out of this conversation!Free Financial Peace for Pastors: https://bit.ly/3xzG39s

He Almost Split the AG?!? | Pastor Rob Ketterling

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He Almost Split the AG?!? | Pastor Rob Ketterling

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Episode 55: We gladly and joyfully submit and live under the authority of Christ, but we often run into confrontation when we are challenged to submit to leadership. Pastor Rob jumps into the topic of living under authority, and he shares many stories of moments where he had to choose to submit to the authority God placed in his life. One time he tried to split the AG?! Listen now to hear the full story!

Rewind w/ Mark Batterson

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Rewind w/ Mark Batterson

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Episode 54: As we begin our event season as a Network with our Generosity Accelerators, Pastor Logan wanted to take a week to look back at the very first episode of Talking Church that he ever recorded! We do not want you to miss this encouraging and momentous conversation all the way back from 2021 with Mark Batterson.

So... You Want to Make a Worship Album? | Stephen Brewster

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So... You Want to Make a Worship Album? | Stephen Brewster

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Episode 53: The talented Stephen Brewster, with the Harmony Group, sits down with Logan for a conversation around creating worship albums. Stephen is a renowned music partner who has worked with River Valley and so many others, and is very well versed in the music industry. As he discusses what makes a great worship song, and the process that comes with writing and producing, ask God what He wants you to do with your own worship ministry!

Our Vision For 2023 (Take Ground) | Pastor Rob Ketterling

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Our Vision For 2023 (Take Ground) | Pastor Rob Ketterling

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Episode 52: Pastor Rob jumps back into Talking Church this week to discuss his new vision for 2023: Take Ground! Each year, Pastor Rob shares his vision message for our church, and the theme for the year. We commit to take ground in our church, communities, schools, country, and our world! As a Network, we are embodying this theme with tenacity and boldness, and we pray you will join us as we take ground this year!

A (sub)Urban Church | Anthony Cox

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A (sub)Urban Church | Anthony Cox

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Episode 51: As a multi-site church, we get to minister to many different cultures of the cities around us! Our City Campus, which took ground in Minneapolis several years ago, is located in the heart of Minneapolis and sees a very different culture than some of our rural campuses. Pastor Anthony Cox is the campus pastor of our City Campus, and he sat down to break down his thoughts on pastoring an urban church, and how we can best serve the inner city communities. Whether you have a campus or church in the inner city, we encourage you to pray about how God wants to use you and your team there!

Take Control of Your Soul | Detra Clark

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Take Control of Your Soul | Detra Clark

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Episode 50: It is very important to recognize mental health, and the attacks of the enemy on the mental well being of our ourselves. Our special guest this week is none other than Detra Clark, who is a member of our church, and incredible Christian therapist who has helped so many people with various mental struggles. Detra explains the significance of getting help as a Pastor and leader, so that you can run at the pace God has set before you!

10 Tips To Host Guest Speakers Well | Logan Ketterling

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10 Tips To Host Guest Speakers Well | Logan Ketterling

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Episode 49: At River Valley, we love to host, and we desire to be great stewards of hosting our guests. To ring in the new year, Pastor Logan Ketterling sat down to explain the heart behind hosting well, why it is so important. Here are 10 ways to help your church host people best. We can't wait for you to listen!

What Can Happen In A Year? | Logan Ketterling

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What Can Happen In A Year? | Logan Ketterling

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Episode 48: Happy New Year! Pastor Logan wanted to take this week to celebrate all that God has done this year in River Valley Network! As Pastor Logan breaks down these exciting stories, know you had a big part to play in making this year amazing. Whether you attended our events, gathered some resources, or listened to the podcast, we are so grateful to have connected with you this year. Our goal is to help equip you through the resources that we have to accomplish all God has called you to do. We are so excited to see you in 2023!