Behind the Beards Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:44:09 -0400 https://www.facebook.com/BehindTheBeards en © 2026 Behind the Beards yes 1acaa5b7-7970-51a4-8cb8-804316d0e874 Behind the Beards episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Behind the Beards https://storage.buzzsprout.com/o3zgucxvdxc4suc3r1a0pgkq2wq9?.jpg Behind the Beards https://www.facebook.com/BehindTheBeards S05E04: Fasting S05E04: Fasting On Behind the Beards we look behind the scenes in the lives of ministers and ministry leaders. This is the fourth episode in the season and in the series on spiritual disciplines and family life. No one wants to talk about fasting, but let's dive in!

]]> On Behind the Beards we look behind the scenes in the lives of ministers and ministry leaders. This is the fourth episode in the season and in the series on spiritual disciplines and family life. No one wants to talk about fasting, but let's dive in!

]]> Behind the Beards Buzzsprout-19926168 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2456 5 4 full false S05E03; Disciplined Prayer S05E03; Disciplined Prayer This is the 3rd episode in this series on spiritual disciplines within the context of family. Today we will look at two forms of prayer. Prayer isn't always a dedicated and organized moment. Sometimes it is a momentary devotion

]]> This is the 3rd episode in this series on spiritual disciplines within the context of family. Today we will look at two forms of prayer. Prayer isn't always a dedicated and organized moment. Sometimes it is a momentary devotion

]]> Behind the Beards Buzzsprout-19890464 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2406 5 3 full false S05E02: Sabbath Rest S05E02: Sabbath Rest Sabbath is a discipline we aren't accustomed to. Rest feels lazy. Let's talk about how sabbath fits within God's design.

]]> Sabbath is a discipline we aren't accustomed to. Rest feels lazy. Let's talk about how sabbath fits within God's design.

]]> Behind the Beards Buzzsprout-19889883 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2916 5 2 full false S05E01: Rule of Life S05E01: Rule of Life On this season of Behind the Beards, we're going to take a look at class preparation. Aaron is teaching a class on families and the spiritual disciplines. Walk with us as we explore a rule of life and how we can use what we are currently doing for a more purpose-filled result. 

]]> On this season of Behind the Beards, we're going to take a look at class preparation. Aaron is teaching a class on families and the spiritual disciplines. Walk with us as we explore a rule of life and how we can use what we are currently doing for a more purpose-filled result. 

]]> Behind the Beards Buzzsprout-19854210 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1739 5 1 full false S04E23: What is leading from weakness? Do leaders need to be perfect? S04E23: What is leading from weakness? Do leaders need to be perfect? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Vulnerability and weakness is difficult and uncomfortable. Let's take a look at how we can be better as Christians and as leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Vulnerability and weakness is difficult and uncomfortable. Let's take a look at how we can be better as Christians and as leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards d554f8cc-86a4-43df-a725-1bdbf796c973 Thu, 25 May 2023 11:38:39 -0400 2182 4 23 false S04E22: Grief and loss are a natural part of life. Find the path forward in seasons of loss. S04E22: Grief and loss are a natural part of life. Find the path forward in seasons of loss. This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Grief is an emotion we spend a lot of time and energy avoiding, but there are great treasures buried in grieving losses in every aspect of our lives.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Grief is an emotion we spend a lot of time and energy avoiding, but there are great treasures buried in grieving losses in every aspect of our lives.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 6f0187b5-20ec-48d8-85ee-4eaffb67599c Wed, 17 May 2023 16:41:07 -0400 2593 4 22 false S04E21: Embracing limits in a fast paced culture S04E21: Embracing limits in a fast paced culture This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. We live in such a fast paced culture, embracing limits is not only counter-cultural, it is often counter-intuitive.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. We live in such a fast paced culture, embracing limits is not only counter-cultural, it is often counter-intuitive.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 7b705080-b837-48c4-aeb6-3600cd624949 Wed, 10 May 2023 16:27:30 -0400 2481 4 21 false S04E20: Does your faith reflect the cross or your culture? S04E20: Does your faith reflect the cross or your culture? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. A faith shaped by culture rather than the cross is not a uniquely American issue. It also isn't a new one. Let's talk about how we can learn from Peter and our own past to be better going forward.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. A faith shaped by culture rather than the cross is not a uniquely American issue. It also isn't a new one. Let's talk about how we can learn from Peter and our own past to be better going forward.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 3c2d9b60-4878-44f2-ae10-242413ff93f5 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:11:50 -0400 2306 4 20 false S04E19: Practical tips for deep discipleship. S04E19: Practical tips for deep discipleship. This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Today we are talking about some practical things we can start doing today to foster discipleship.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures. Today we are talking about some practical things we can start doing today to foster discipleship.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 10b456b7-cc86-41e0-94a3-4b48df6e77f5 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:03:52 -0400 2273 4 19 false S04E18: What's so tough about discipleship? S04E18: What's so tough about discipleship? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. As a staff, we have been working through "Emotionally Healthy Discipleship" by Peter Scazzerro. Over the next few weeks we will reflect on some things we have learned about deep discipleship that endures.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 7930c2e7-c8e2-4562-b2fa-b0e7d88ed431 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:55:21 -0400 2211 4 18 false S04E17: Stop avoiding hard conversations! S04E17: Stop avoiding hard conversations! This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We have to stop avoiding hard conversations. They are often uncomfortable and unpleasant, but we have to push through those emotions in order to have healthy relationships and continued growth.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We have to stop avoiding hard conversations. They are often uncomfortable and unpleasant, but we have to push through those emotions in order to have healthy relationships and continued growth.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 4f1743a9-6ae5-465f-9275-32c9cd9764ce Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:29:06 -0500 2667 4 17 false S04E16: Are you open to changing your mind? S04E16: Are you open to changing your mind? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In order to foster clear communication, we must approach every conversation with an openness of mind that is often uncomfortable. Are you willing to change your mind? The answer says a lot about your ability to grow and mature.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In order to foster clear communication, we must approach every conversation with an openness of mind that is often uncomfortable. Are you willing to change your mind? The answer says a lot about your ability to grow and mature.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 753af55c-a3b1-4039-aacc-2e4710d46109 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:32:18 -0500 2839 4 16 false S04E15: Candy Bag Episode! We're just brainstorming here. S04E15: Candy Bag Episode! We're just brainstorming here. This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Every once in a while, we just hop on and just see what pours out. You never really know what you're gonna get.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Every once in a while, we just hop on and just see what pours out. You never really know what you're gonna get.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 434f6ac7-5513-4bda-8ef5-39f4108392fb Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:52:47 -0500 2970 4 15 false S04E14: Unity or Uniformity? And does it matter? S04E14: Unity or Uniformity? And does it matter? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. How do we pursue unity? Unity and uniformity are very different concepts. Unity can only be achieved when we value our differences.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. How do we pursue unity? Unity and uniformity are very different concepts. Unity can only be achieved when we value our differences.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 7598e70a-62bc-4861-8abf-7f5f68c4268a Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:37:05 -0500 2975 4 14 false S04E13: How do you start new programs or ministries? S04E13: How do you start new programs or ministries? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Starting ministries and programs from scratch is a unique challenge. We have an idea of what the end goal is as well as how it should ultimately function. But, where do we start?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Starting ministries and programs from scratch is a unique challenge. We have an idea of what the end goal is as well as how it should ultimately function. But, where do we start?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards de4509db-4ee8-417c-b54a-5f8c062e41cf Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:25:11 -0500 2705 4 13 false S04E12: 2022 The Year In Review S04E12: 2022 The Year In Review This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Let's take a look back at 2022 and see what was good and what can be learned.

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]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Let's take a look back at 2022 and see what was good and what can be learned.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.


]]> Behind the Beards 7982d354-a2e0-4067-a448-6fcf236ab50d Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:33:54 -0500 2745 4 12 false S04E11: How do you stay positive and encouraging? S04E11: How do you stay positive and encouraging? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We live in a world of negativity. Staying positive and encouraging can be one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. Let's talk about it.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.


]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We live in a world of negativity. Staying positive and encouraging can be one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. Let's talk about it.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.


]]> Behind the Beards 5dbc9b6a-401c-47c9-88b1-32000d4b516e Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:18:09 -0500 2879 4 11 false S04E10: Dechurching churchy words S04E10: Dechurching churchy words This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Insider language is a difficult obstacle to overcome no matter the organization. This is especially true in churches.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Insider language is a difficult obstacle to overcome no matter the organization. This is especially true in churches.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 1921a69e-e748-4260-8d05-01c9a455d3ad Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:46:48 -0500 2569 4 10 false S04E09: What are you grateful for? S04E09: What are you grateful for? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. It's thanksgiving, so let's talk about what we're thankful for.

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]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. It's thanksgiving, so let's talk about what we're thankful for.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 5db997ff-625e-49f6-9f5e-adbfa7781eb2 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:26:39 -0500 2712 4 9 false S04E08: Transitions in ministry S04E08: Transitions in ministry This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Transitions in ministry are difficult to navigate. Distinguishing personal desire from God's calling can be difficult to navigate. Let's talk about it.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Transitions in ministry are difficult to navigate. Distinguishing personal desire from God's calling can be difficult to navigate. Let's talk about it.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards d97f3f32-7415-4ce2-ada1-fe58ed2b8937 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:58:49 -0400 3452 4 8 false S04E07 Not everyone is the same S04E07 Not everyone is the same This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We are not all the same and each of us has to find a place and a way to serve that fits our giftedness and calling. We are all called to serve in one way or another.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. We are not all the same and each of us has to find a place and a way to serve that fits our giftedness and calling. We are all called to serve in one way or another.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 6bfd3d20-e0fb-4c55-8513-fa9ca20bc758 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:56:54 -0400 2729 4 7 false S04E06: Why do we need to go back to basics? S04E06: Why do we need to go back to basics? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Fundamentals are important in any aspect of life. We can't forget the foundational aspects of our faith. Even as mature Christians, a trip back to the basics is essential for growth and maturity.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Fundamentals are important in any aspect of life. We can't forget the foundational aspects of our faith. Even as mature Christians, a trip back to the basics is essential for growth and maturity.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 69b4aa46-4a3d-407d-ba11-922f170cd3c8 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:21:10 -0400 2532 4 6 false S04E05: Why do we need to GO TO church? S04E05: Why do we need to GO TO church? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In a time when many in our faith are moving away from church life, let's talk about what it means to really go to church.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. In a time when many in our faith are moving away from church life, let's talk about what it means to really go to church.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards e9a96983-cab6-4ef0-9447-86122e643c3c Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:20:26 -0400 2806 4 5 false S04E04: Where do we find purpose and calling? S04E04: Where do we find purpose and calling? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Purpose and calling are key aspects of te human existence. How do we find it? How do we follow it?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Purpose and calling are key aspects of te human existence. How do we find it? How do we follow it?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 3abbd5d7-2a27-4c46-b997-c11927259042 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:08:58 -0400 2434 4 4 false S04E03: How was Sabbatical with Jody Garner? S04E03: How was Sabbatical with Jody Garner? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we talk to Jody about his recent sabbatical. 

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]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we talk to Jody about his recent sabbatical. 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 0266e8f1-944c-43e9-8182-a4a5bcf43433 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:53:52 -0400 2795 4 3 false S04E02: Branding! What’s the big deal? S04E02: Branding! What’s the big deal? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Branding is a challenge to incorporate in church life. The balance between corny and relevant as well as recognizable is something worth talking about. Is it worth it? How can we do better? 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. Branding is a challenge to incorporate in church life. The balance between corny and relevant as well as recognizable is something worth talking about. Is it worth it? How can we do better? 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 3b1e0cd5-db82-4fff-872a-bd3b6c85582b Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:43:09 -0400 2548 4 2 false S04E01: What’s new in season 4? S04E01: What’s new in season 4? This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we will introduce season 4 and catch up from the summer activities.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. Where we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. This season we are looking for new ways to prepare ourselves and our people for the Christian life. On this episode we will introduce season 4 and catch up from the summer activities.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards fc562b98-5e16-4527-9b86-ec2d67dedf5e Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:36:29 -0400 2921 4 1 false S03E18: It’s a wrap! How do you shift gears for the summertime? S03E18: It’s a wrap! How do you shift gears for the summertime? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Before we break for the summer, we will talk about how to shift gears in order to prepare for what is to come.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Before we break for the summer, we will talk about how to shift gears in order to prepare for what is to come.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 8ad3bd6f-6b98-4d3e-83a1-549330415a7e Wed, 18 May 2022 13:26:01 -0400 2526 3 18 false S03E17: How do we deal with doubt? S03E17: How do we deal with doubt? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction has led to a lot of distrust and doubt. But, doubt isn't all bad. Aaron and Josh talk about dealing with doubt in this episode.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction has led to a lot of distrust and doubt. But, doubt isn't all bad. Aaron and Josh talk about dealing with doubt in this episode.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards ea48ecdf-8106-4812-b83c-6e36c887b065 Wed, 11 May 2022 13:10:25 -0400 2748 3 17 false S03E16: Deconstruction! What are the healthy and unhealthy approaches? S03E16: Deconstruction! What are the healthy and unhealthy approaches? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction is a difficult aspect of the current Christian movement and it carries a lot of baggage. There are healthy and unhealthy ways of going about it. Let's take a look at those in this episode.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction is a difficult aspect of the current Christian movement and it carries a lot of baggage. There are healthy and unhealthy ways of going about it. Let's take a look at those in this episode.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards f9ab72fa-d553-409b-934a-c37c7b6c86ec Wed, 04 May 2022 12:27:11 -0400 2767 3 16 false S03E15: Deconstruction! What is it and why should I care? S03E15: Deconstruction! What is it and why should I care? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction has become a hot topic and popular movement among many Christians and pastors. What is deconstruction? What value is there in questioning our faith? Come and see!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Deconstruction has become a hot topic and popular movement among many Christians and pastors. What is deconstruction? What value is there in questioning our faith? Come and see!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 5545d22d-6cdd-4c38-81e8-7e2b751eb873 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:57:16 -0400 2596 false S03E14: What in the sabbatical is that? S03E14: What in the sabbatical is that? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Jody Garner from Pine Tree in Longview joins Aaron and Josh to talk about sabbaticals in ministry and how to prepare for them.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Jody Garner from Pine Tree in Longview joins Aaron and Josh to talk about sabbaticals in ministry and how to prepare for them.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 5e54a53f-003b-4bdc-8bd0-5df93e16a386 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:35:16 -0400 2667 3 14 false S03E13: How can we gain contentment... Or should we? S03E13: How can we gain contentment... Or should we? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. IN this episode, Adam England joins Aaron in talking about the challenge of pursuing contentment in ministry while preserving the insatiable pursuit of growth.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. IN this episode, Adam England joins Aaron in talking about the challenge of pursuing contentment in ministry while preserving the insatiable pursuit of growth.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 627946a9-d923-4d06-8c49-ea5d5dc69c65 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0400 2690 3 13 false S03E12: Bible class materials! Where do we start? S03E12: Bible class materials! Where do we start? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Josh Kingcade, an education minister at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK joins us as we talk about the ins and outs of planning lessons and curriculum. Josh hosts his own podcast titled, "Reading the Bible Responsibly". It is worth subscribing to for sure. You can also access his free education resources at joshkingcade.com

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Josh Kingcade, an education minister at Memorial Road Church of Christ in Edmond, OK joins us as we talk about the ins and outs of planning lessons and curriculum. Josh hosts his own podcast titled, "Reading the Bible Responsibly". It is worth subscribing to for sure. You can also access his free education resources at joshkingcade.com

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 03a688ab-14c2-48ff-b8bf-64f6438a01ec Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:59:13 -0400 2611 3 12 false S03E11: How can we speak truthfully in love? S03E11: How can we speak truthfully in love? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Speaking the truth in love sounds easy enough. Here are some practical tips to accomplishing this task.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Speaking the truth in love sounds easy enough. Here are some practical tips to accomplishing this task.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 9671f2b0-e7a1-49b9-9a96-cfdfadf51d67 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2660 3 11 false S03E10: How do you give criticism? S03E10: How do you give criticism? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Giving criticism with the right heart and spirit is a challenging task. In this episode, we take a look what is necessary to maintain the proper approach.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Giving criticism with the right heart and spirit is a challenging task. In this episode, we take a look what is necessary to maintain the proper approach.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 17f5e338-0596-42cc-90ad-7b92811a82fa Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2843 3 10 false S03E09: How do you respond to criticism? S03E09: How do you respond to criticism? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Accepting criticism is a challenging aspect of any career. Let's look at how we (try to) handle criticism with grace and humility.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Accepting criticism is a challenging aspect of any career. Let's look at how we (try to) handle criticism with grace and humility.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards c2517efc-e14e-4a0b-b704-2c8c4523235d Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2376 3 9 false S03E08: How do you recharge? S03E08: How do you recharge? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Building off of last week, recharging and recovering is necessary to prevent us from getting to those all time lows. So, how do you recharge? Let's explore.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Building off of last week, recharging and recovering is necessary to prevent us from getting to those all time lows. So, how do you recharge? Let's explore.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 2a1d2a2a-4d28-428f-96a4-00ed37b1befd Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2381 3 8 false S03E07: What keeps you going? S03E07: What keeps you going? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we are about ready to give up. What makes you stay? What keeps you going when you are at your lowest?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we are about ready to give up. What makes you stay? What keeps you going when you are at your lowest?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 93de4820-0bff-4005-a299-5b8b9b013114 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2536 3 7 false S03E06: What are the differences in full time ministry and volunteer work? S03E06: What are the differences in full time ministry and volunteer work? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Working for the church as a volunteer and working in full time ministry have some similarities, but key differences. In this episode, we will look at some of those key differences.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. Working for the church as a volunteer and working in full time ministry have some similarities, but key differences. In this episode, we will look at some of those key differences.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 77b5f8ed-6988-4440-9d81-03ecc2b73a2c Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2993 3 6 false S03E05: How to Create a Calendar (Part 2) S03E05: How to Create a Calendar (Part 2) This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 3c1ae41b-abc2-4365-95b9-9ac7a0a3c588 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2273 3 3 false S03E04: How to build a calendar (Pt 1) S03E04: How to build a calendar (Pt 1) This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are talking about creating a calendar of events. We will spend the next few episodes in this series.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards bdfd76a2-e307-4d3e-8b80-40fd8fef5a53 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2548 3 4 false S03E03: Brain Trust Live; Encanto and Church Camp S03E03: Brain Trust Live; Encanto and Church Camp This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are brainstorming the early stages of camp themes for this coming summer. We look at Disney's Encanto and see what we can learn from it and how to begin to form a structure to build a camp on. Come see how our Brain Trust works in this way. As always, we welcome your input. And if you would like to see and use the finished product, message us in email, Facebook or Instagram and we will hook you up!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode, Aaron and Josh are brainstorming the early stages of camp themes for this coming summer. We look at Disney's Encanto and see what we can learn from it and how to begin to form a structure to build a camp on. Come see how our Brain Trust works in this way. As always, we welcome your input. And if you would like to see and use the finished product, message us in email, Facebook or Instagram and we will hook you up!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards ab4a3492-a8ce-4142-8064-5765e70b8d8e Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:07:16 -0500 2842 false S03E02:Blind Reaction; What do you think about this? S03E02:Blind Reaction; What do you think about this? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we will start with a TikTok video reaction and then branch into some other avenues of ministry. Join us as we brainstorm a little.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we will start with a TikTok video reaction and then branch into some other avenues of ministry. Join us as we brainstorm a little.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards ed5a03c6-1518-4292-873a-329773368e3a Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:48:49 -0500 2716 3 2 false S03E01: Why go to that conference? S03E01: Why go to that conference? This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we look at the pros and cons of conferences and visiting other churches as well as the difficulties that we face in implementing new ideas once we return home.

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]]> This is Behind the Beards. We pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things that go on in the hearts and minds of your church and ministry leaders. Joshua Fowler is a preaching minister in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Aaron Partlow, a youth minister in Longview, TX. Welcome to season 3 of our show. This year we will make a bit of a shift in our focus, but don't worry, our primary goal of revealing the lives of your church leaders will stay the same. On this episode we look at the pros and cons of conferences and visiting other churches as well as the difficulties that we face in implementing new ideas once we return home.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 5e3b1e8d-8131-4990-b04b-b7f736e4b2a1 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:20:56 -0500 2523 3 1 false S02E45: The Year in Review S02E45: The Year in Review On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards b92fb1c0-5d87-4aec-a127-20b327961ab7 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2421 2 45 false S02E44: When do you change your schedule? S02E44: When do you change your schedule? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Church is important and our highest priority. Making the decision to change an event or a worship time is a difficult decision to make, and it isn't made lightly. Come see what goes into making such decisions.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards cff06533-9c7a-4493-b9fb-91103131506c Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2448 2 44 false S02E43: How do you navigate holidays? S02E43: How do you navigate holidays? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Navigating the holidays is a challenge for church leaders. The polarized nature of opinions regarding these days can create a fantastic obstacle course that can challenge the most fit. What do we do, as the church, in relation to these things? Let's talk about it.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Navigating the holidays is a challenge for church leaders. The polarized nature of opinions regarding these days can create a fantastic obstacle course that can challenge the most fit. What do we do, as the church, in relation to these things? Let's talk about it.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 687a3951-170f-4e55-8f49-274d8dda8bca Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2710 2 43 false S02E42: What did you learn over the holidays? S02E42: What did you learn over the holidays? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. we are always learning and seeking moments where we can grow and mature. It is good to regularly stop and reflect on where we have been, what we are doing well, and what we can do better.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. we are always learning and seeking moments where we can grow and mature. It is good to regularly stop and reflect on where we have been, what we are doing well, and what we can do better.

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]]> Behind the Beards cbe1f6dc-accb-4a2f-988a-27f1437c81e8 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2506 2 42 false S02E41 Does what you do really matter? S02E41 Does what you do really matter? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministry can often be a calling that seems like our work doesn't amount to much or produce as much change as we expect. While we know the work is important, does what we do really matter in the grand scheme of things?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministry can often be a calling that seems like our work doesn't amount to much or produce as much change as we expect. While we know the work is important, does what we do really matter in the grand scheme of things?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 3fb00120-34bf-457c-a29f-864a7bcb3d14 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2625 2 41 false S02E40 How do you prep for a hard talk? S02E40 How do you prep for a hard talk? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are talking about those difficult topics that we have to address from time to time. Preparing for diverse points of view and difficult questions is a big task.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are talking about those difficult topics that we have to address from time to time. Preparing for diverse points of view and difficult questions is a big task.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 906c2703-4fd3-4790-adff-6d20d15303df Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2664 2 40 false S02E39 How do you follow your own advice? S02E39 How do you follow your own advice? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes you teach a lesson or preach a sermon and very quickly find yourself having to live out that lesson in real life. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes you teach a lesson or preach a sermon and very quickly find yourself having to live out that lesson in real life. 

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]]> Behind the Beards a93e90c2-427e-4fe2-916f-e3ed9fb9bd9f Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2296 2 39 false S02E38 What's the skinny on service? S02E38 What's the skinny on service? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode Josh and Jonathan Germany talk about the ins and outs of service projects.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode Josh and Jonathan Germany talk about the ins and outs of service projects.

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]]> Behind the Beards f5554a76-773d-48d8-878a-b6c71b1eab5f Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2466 2 38 false S02E37: What's good in ministry right now? S02E37: What's good in ministry right now? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are just going to step back and look at the good things that are going on right now. We don't do that enough.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In this episode we are just going to step back and look at the good things that are going on right now. We don't do that enough.

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]]> Behind the Beards 8943057d-e0a6-4f25-8852-480d27dd56ff Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2362 2 37 false S02E36 What's the big deal about integrity? S02E36 What's the big deal about integrity? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Integrity is a frequently abandoned character trait in our world today. Let's think about that today. Aaron is unable to make it to today's recording, so we will monologue this time.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Integrity is a frequently abandoned character trait in our world today. Let's think about that today. Aaron is unable to make it to today's recording, so we will monologue this time.

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]]> Behind the Beards 7b92c593-9cef-48b9-acb3-c91755b511e7 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1427 2 36 false S02E35: Who are your mentors? S02E35: Who are your mentors? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Mentors are an important part of growth and maturity. It can often be difficult for someone in a position of leadership to recognize the need for a mentor. Let's talk about the importance of humility and recognition in this matter.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Mentors are an important part of growth and maturity. It can often be difficult for someone in a position of leadership to recognize the need for a mentor. Let's talk about the importance of humility and recognition in this matter.

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]]> Behind the Beards db4b0d3c-2bbd-4277-a779-18151f053268 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2470 2 35 false S02E34: Who was the last guy? S02E34: Who was the last guy? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Starting a new ministry in a new place is difficult. One of the most challenging aspects is working in the shadow of those who have gone before. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Starting a new ministry in a new place is difficult. One of the most challenging aspects is working in the shadow of those who have gone before. 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards f50d5510-1c46-4d13-a1e0-92d707698b41 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2655 2 34 false S02E33: How do you handle crises in ministry? S02E33: How do you handle crises in ministry? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. With Baton Rouge and much of South Louisiana dealing with the impacts of hurricane Ida, we felt this to be a good time to talk about response to crisis.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. With Baton Rouge and much of South Louisiana dealing with the impacts of hurricane Ida, we felt this to be a good time to talk about response to crisis.

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]]> Behind the Beards 53f1bc9f-90fc-46d2-abad-1442fe9f19f4 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2783 2 33 false S02E32: Why do we even bother with any Branding? S02E32: Why do we even bother with any Branding? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Branding is a difficult balance to walk in churches and ministries. It is important to make what we have going on appealing. Is it worth it? Aaron and KT discuss this very thing.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Branding is a difficult balance to walk in churches and ministries. It is important to make what we have going on appealing. Is it worth it? Aaron and KT discuss this very thing.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards f8deaaa6-7bd8-4895-8a61-903cdca96666 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2133 2 31 false S02E31: What do you do when you learn something new? S02E31: What do you do when you learn something new? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. If you're doing things right, you're growing. How do you handle the inevitable situation that will arise when you learn something that contradicts a previous teaching?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. If you're doing things right, you're growing. How do you handle the inevitable situation that will arise when you learn something that contradicts a previous teaching?

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 6f3ac290-c235-4f1c-8e48-819d31674b95 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2300 2 31 false S02E30: How are you? Time for a check in. S02E30: How are you? Time for a check in. On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It is important at times to take a moment and simply check in. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It is important at times to take a moment and simply check in. 

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]]> Behind the Beards e4694b58-e530-4250-b38b-c6b9bd505327 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2560 2 30 false S02E29 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 3)? S02E29 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 3)? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards aa753ad3-94cf-4c4e-b51d-574738c17353 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2891 2 29 false S02E28 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 2)? S02E28 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 2)? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 389ed19f-84b2-4539-904d-4f612bd432eb Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2442 2 28 false S02E27 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 1)? S02E27 How do you plan a youth rally (Pt 1)? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 3 on planning a youth rally. Maybe you've been called on to put something together for your kids, or maybe you just need to know where to start. We hope you find this a helpful resource as well as an insight into your ministry leaders.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards ebf803d4-f657-413a-b6b8-a16aa96a410d Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3285 2 27 false S02E26 How do we avoid depression S02E26 How do we avoid depression On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 4 of 4 on burnout and depression.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

Here are the articles we used as a reference.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/depression-and-the-ministry-part-1-the-setup/

https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1984/09/coping-with-depression

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm#

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 4 of 4 on burnout and depression.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

Here are the articles we used as a reference.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/depression-and-the-ministry-part-1-the-setup/

https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/1984/09/coping-with-depression

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm#

]]> Behind the Beards a16ba2e0-8718-4e66-8cf5-f7207d9ba76b Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:40:01 -0400 2837 2 26 false S02E25 What do mean by healthy? S02E25 What do mean by healthy? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 4 on burnout and depression.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 3 of 4 on burnout and depression.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards e835cc18-2b69-4cfd-8df7-5d23c3199e14 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2549 2 25 false S02E24 How can we avoid burnout? S02E24 How can we avoid burnout? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 4 on burnout and depression.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 2 of 4 on burnout and depression.

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]]> Behind the Beards 349d8e17-153b-4f88-b4f9-74498a1d0a14 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2893 2 24 false S02E23 What's so easy to lose about a first love S02E23 What's so easy to lose about a first love On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 4 on burnout and depression.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This Part 1 of 4 on burnout and depression.

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]]> Behind the Beards 3b5c0cad-46ac-457f-90d1-ffbe12ffb634 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2800 2 23 false S02E22 What do you avoid? S02E22 What do you avoid? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There are those things we avoid on our ministry work, in our personal lives, and even in our spiritual walk. Let's take a look at those things we avoid and how we can do better.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There are those things we avoid on our ministry work, in our personal lives, and even in our spiritual walk. Let's take a look at those things we avoid and how we can do better.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 1f010dbb-22de-4fe5-a58b-c167b2532a77 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:51:06 -0400 2780 2 22 false S02E21 What happens after a flop? S02E21 What happens after a flop? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We learn from our failures, often more than from our successes. How do you deal with an event that has gone "south" (at least according to our plans)?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We learn from our failures, often more than from our successes. How do you deal with an event that has gone "south" (at least according to our plans)?

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]]> Behind the Beards 8b1aa793-3b11-4d8d-8d60-8cbcccf38abc Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 -0400 2008 2 21 false S02E20 How do we strive for longevity? S02E20 How do we strive for longevity? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Josh Jones joins us in this episode from Denver, CO as we talk about longevity in ministry. Josh has served the church in Denver for 17 years. Our sound struggled a bit in this episode, but the content is beyond valuable.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Josh Jones joins us in this episode from Denver, CO as we talk about longevity in ministry. Josh has served the church in Denver for 17 years. Our sound struggled a bit in this episode, but the content is beyond valuable.

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]]> Behind the Beards 4c178315-83bc-4247-abda-6d83d1aa3d53 Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:00 -0400 3206 2 20 false S02E19 How do you navigate periods of transition? S02E19 How do you navigate periods of transition? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Transitions are hard. Kids graduate while others move in. Families move for a number of reasons. Ministers are called to a new work. How do you navigate these periods in ministry and in the church while maintaining continuity?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Transitions are hard. Kids graduate while others move in. Families move for a number of reasons. Ministers are called to a new work. How do you navigate these periods in ministry and in the church while maintaining continuity?

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]]> Behind the Beards 6813879c-9778-4140-be1e-75fd2213a8e6 Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 -0400 2685 2 19 false S02E18 Do volunteers level up? S02E18 Do volunteers level up? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Volunteers are game changers in ministry. They often take our events from really good and well planned activities to transformative encounters.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Volunteers are game changers in ministry. They often take our events from really good and well planned activities to transformative encounters.

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]]> Behind the Beards 67e9ca2f-c3d2-4ed0-beb3-e14dbe7abb07 Wed, 05 May 2021 19:00:00 -0400 2543 2 18 false S02E17 What's the deal with philanthropy? S02E17 What's the deal with philanthropy? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Philanthropy is a hot topic in pop culture. If we aren't intentional about the things we do, philanthropy is where evangelism stops. Let's talk about ways we can make Jesus known while making our community better.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Philanthropy is a hot topic in pop culture. If we aren't intentional about the things we do, philanthropy is where evangelism stops. Let's talk about ways we can make Jesus known while making our community better.

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]]> Behind the Beards f0ad4ba7-6174-4002-97a2-b6922573b85c Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400 2391 2 17 false S02E16 What do you want to see return to normal? S02E16 What do you want to see return to normal? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. things are slowly coming back to life in a post-COVID era in the church. There are dome things that simply don't need to return to our families or our ministries. In this episode, we will talk about what definitely needs to come back.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. things are slowly coming back to life in a post-COVID era in the church. There are dome things that simply don't need to return to our families or our ministries. In this episode, we will talk about what definitely needs to come back.

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]]> Behind the Beards cb0c71df-0909-49d0-aff9-1eb137d62d26 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 2713 2 16 false S02E15 What's going on this summer? S02E15 What's going on this summer? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. 

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]]> Behind the Beards 71b4e019-1d28-4820-b37e-40b7692ac2fe Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2844 2 15 false S02E14 Where are you going for the holidays? (Part 2) S02E14 Where are you going for the holidays? (Part 2) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Between ski trips, family vacations, missions and service excursions, what are your plans for Spring Break?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Between ski trips, family vacations, missions and service excursions, what are your plans for Spring Break?

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]]> Behind the Beards 6c74a45d-abf8-4b82-a472-e590298b931f Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 2781 2 14 false S02E13: Who put baby in the corner? S02E13: Who put baby in the corner? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people, by nature, prefer to stay on the fringe of an event or activity. The challenge for a minister is to provide a place and motivate all who are present to engage in one form or another.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people, by nature, prefer to stay on the fringe of an event or activity. The challenge for a minister is to provide a place and motivate all who are present to engage in one form or another.

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]]> Behind the Beards 5dd6d8d0-edd6-42d3-8912-e2aecc991da7 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2771 2 13 false S02E11 Where's the emergency switch? S02E11 Where's the emergency switch? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. On today's episode, we talk about what happens when an activity or event turns to chaos and needs to be shut down pronto!

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. On today's episode, we talk about what happens when an activity or event turns to chaos and needs to be shut down pronto!

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]]> Behind the Beards 0e7caa7a-21b2-4397-8c77-43cd8e1cb14d Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2726 2 11 false S02E10: What are you worth? S02E10: What are you worth? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Episode 30! What are you worth? Everyone finds their value and identity somewhere. Where do you find yours? It's easy to get lost trying to define success. Let's talk about it.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Episode 30! What are you worth? Everyone finds their value and identity somewhere. Where do you find yours? It's easy to get lost trying to define success. Let's talk about it.

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]]> Behind the Beards d84949e0-98ea-4653-9e66-bf1af5ab8e3f Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:03:56 -0500 2600 2 10 false S02E09: Who needs rest? S02E09: Who needs rest? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sleep and rest are not the same. We tend to ignore the signs of our need for true rest. We were created for rest. It is a part of our DNA and our core. We need to learn how to sit in the friction of the stillness.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sleep and rest are not the same. We tend to ignore the signs of our need for true rest. We were created for rest. It is a part of our DNA and our core. We need to learn how to sit in the friction of the stillness.

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]]> Behind the Beards f6905c05-4354-4fc2-9f70-f47f3588207f Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2648 2 9 false S02E08: Who needs values? S02E08: Who needs values? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Values are guideposts that keep us on track toward our goal. As individuals, organizations, and as ministers, values are an essential aspect of our commitment and faithfulness to God's will.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Values are guideposts that keep us on track toward our goal. As individuals, organizations, and as ministers, values are an essential aspect of our commitment and faithfulness to God's will.

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]]> Behind the Beards ade24418-8aef-4bf8-be95-5ce034444dd3 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2979 2 8 false S02E07: Who is this? S02E07: Who is this? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people show up at events and we have no idea who they are, who they came with, how they got there, or what we need to do for them. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Sometimes people show up at events and we have no idea who they are, who they came with, how they got there, or what we need to do for them. 

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]]> Behind the Beards 9211a0cd-fa16-420e-8a11-84955d73dcbc Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2786 2 7 false S02E06: When is God calling? (Part 2) S02E06: When is God calling? (Part 2) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere?

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere?

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]]> Behind the Beards 38ed42be-cf33-4320-bc09-d566b2844c64 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0500 2698 2 6 false S03E05: What am I supposed to say? S03E05: What am I supposed to say? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Aaron is out this week, so David Russell brings the Pacific Northwest flair. The challenge to speak something new week after week is daunting. David and Josh walk through sermon and lesson planning and talk about the unique obstacles that must be overcome.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Aaron is out this week, so David Russell brings the Pacific Northwest flair. The challenge to speak something new week after week is daunting. David and Josh walk through sermon and lesson planning and talk about the unique obstacles that must be overcome.

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]]> Behind the Beards daf3cd50-efb4-4a53-b1e1-33c860527370 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2863 2 5 false S02E04: Why should we work together? S02E04: Why should we work together? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Special guest Alan Middleton joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of partnering with other churches to strengthen the development of our families and churches.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Special guest Alan Middleton joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of partnering with other churches to strengthen the development of our families and churches.

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]]> Behind the Beards 6b01abb9-56bf-473f-904d-9f41955210be Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2502 2 4 false S02E03: When is God calling? (Part 1) S02E03: When is God calling? (Part 1) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere? 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We are often faced with decisions that need to be made. Sometimes it is regarding the direction of a church body. Other times it involves transitioning to a new ministry or church. How do we know when God is calling us to go somewhere? 

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]]> Behind the Beards ede0d973-06e4-4508-bb56-b2b4cb905361 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2694 2 3 false S02E02: Where do I go from here? S02E02: Where do I go from here? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There is such a let down after an event or series is finished. How do you decide what comes next? How do you get there?   

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There is such a let down after an event or series is finished. How do you decide what comes next? How do you get there?   

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]]> Behind the Beards 8594f8a0-ef3d-4453-a8d9-98b049b18fd5 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0500 2696 2 2 false S02E01: Who Needs Goals? S02E01: Who Needs Goals? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It's the new year and everyone has a resolution. In this episode, we look at the importance of setting goals.  

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. It's the new year and everyone has a resolution. In this episode, we look at the importance of setting goals.  

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]]> Behind the Beards 82f6b445-fe12-41ef-b8c8-5f080e8894a0 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2598 2 1 false S01E20: Who's going home for the holidays? S01E20: Who's going home for the holidays? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Trying to juggle family and church events around holidays provides a unique challenge.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Trying to juggle family and church events around holidays provides a unique challenge.

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]]> Behind the Beards bef96c76-5232-4154-b4e5-dc2f22e76608 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2516 1 20 false S01E19: What is an elder? S01E19: What is an elder? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and ministries. In this episode we are talking about elders or shepherds and their roles or responsibilities in the function of the church. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and ministries. In this episode we are talking about elders or shepherds and their roles or responsibilities in the function of the church. 

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]]> Behind the Beards 416afcbe-b24d-4ae1-8353-ca2b32075468 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0500 3106 1 19 false S01E18: How are you? (I'm fine...) S01E18: How are you? (I'm fine...) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. A review of the article regarding the stress of the pandemic in the Christian Chronicle.   

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. A review of the article regarding the stress of the pandemic in the Christian Chronicle.   

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]]> Behind the Beards 8935e66f-53f0-43e0-a236-a3b6d0a0990f Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:46:47 -0500 2602 1 18 false S01E17: Where’s the lesson in this? S01E17: Where’s the lesson in this? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministers are somehow able to find a lesson in anything. Movies, tv shows, athletics, and more are all opportunities for teaching moments.    

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ministers are somehow able to find a lesson in anything. Movies, tv shows, athletics, and more are all opportunities for teaching moments.    

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]]> Behind the Beards 7b4b45f8-aa54-4dd7-8f95-e3841cea4b7f Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0500 2752 1 17 false S01E16: Did you bring fried chicken too? S01E16: Did you bring fried chicken too? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Potluck dinners frequently provide a space with some common staples as well as some rare and surprising pairings. So what happens when everyone shows up with the same dish?  

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Potluck dinners frequently provide a space with some common staples as well as some rare and surprising pairings. So what happens when everyone shows up with the same dish?  

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]]> Behind the Beards 46e27191-3a17-4ada-b0d0-15d03227f502 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0500 2639 1 16 false S01E15 Did you say, "Poor Man's Sumo"? S01E15 Did you say, "Poor Man's Sumo"? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Activities, games, and events require an indescribable amount of time and energy to pull off well. They are all designed with a purpose and design.   

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Activities, games, and events require an indescribable amount of time and energy to pull off well. They are all designed with a purpose and design.   

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]]> Behind the Beards 17e221db-ae7e-437a-ab68-bed9ebea8dbd Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 2647 1 15 false S01E14 Did I really say that? S01E14 Did I really say that? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. From funny tongue twisters to unexpected lessons learned, the Spirit of God moves in all kinds of unexpected ways.  

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. From funny tongue twisters to unexpected lessons learned, the Spirit of God moves in all kinds of unexpected ways.  

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]]> Behind the Beards 05bde43a-6794-42d3-81dc-b718ae434ac4 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 2708 1 14 false S01E13 Are you sure my number is correct? S01E13 Are you sure my number is correct? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Communication is the name of the game and often the most difficult aspect to manage.   

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Communication is the name of the game and often the most difficult aspect to manage.   

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]]> Behind the Beards 58b2b2cd-cef4-4d64-9762-8f664954ee94 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 2498 1 13 false S01E12 What is the deal with Icebreakers? S01E12 What is the deal with Icebreakers? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ice breakers are the ultimate combination of awkward and fun. And they are valuable for much more than teenagers and camp orientations.  

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Ice breakers are the ultimate combination of awkward and fun. And they are valuable for much more than teenagers and camp orientations.  

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]]> Behind the Beards cba4ed16-ec7e-43f2-b02c-4aec96257ff7 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 2851 1 12 false S01E11 Who is watching the Kids? S01E11 Who is watching the Kids? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Bryce Ballard in Amarillo, TX joins us as we explore the ins and outs of our kids and how ministry has affected them as well as how our ministry has changed with kids in the home.  

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Bryce Ballard in Amarillo, TX joins us as we explore the ins and outs of our kids and how ministry has affected them as well as how our ministry has changed with kids in the home.  

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 6b9ab8c4-14ab-4e52-b293-d97db4bf3739 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 2930 1 11 false S01E10 Who are you wearing S01E10 Who are you wearing On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Designing church and camp gear that people will love, wear and remember is a lot of fun. Here are some of our challenges, successes, and flops.  

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Designing church and camp gear that people will love, wear and remember is a lot of fun. Here are some of our challenges, successes, and flops.  

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 438f0345-d14a-49c5-b8b6-5a75a42206b2 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2810 1 10 false S01E09 Where did the time go? S01E09 Where did the time go? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Time management is a most difficult task particularly in a profession as flexible and fluid as ministry.  

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Time management is a most difficult task particularly in a profession as flexible and fluid as ministry.  

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards fcf3d8d3-5e80-49e3-b50f-5a640faad1df Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2707 1 9 false S01E08 Where did all this begin? S01E08 Where did all this begin? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Join us as we take a look at where our journey into ministry began. What have you been called to do? (besides listening to this episode of course!)

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Join us as we take a look at where our journey into ministry began. What have you been called to do? (besides listening to this episode of course!)

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards fdf01528-6646-4e34-8632-38b9b11a7ed8 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 3016 1 8 false S01E07: Where's Johnny? S01E07: Where's Johnny? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Keeping track of people and kids is always a challenge, and there's always one in any group that has a tendency to wander.

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. Keeping track of people and kids is always a challenge, and there's always one in any group that has a tendency to wander.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards d569b936-21a1-4947-b452-2730cbf38a8c Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3109 1 7 false S01E06 What do you really need? S01E06 What do you really need? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. One of the tasks we have is trying to determine the real question behind the question. 

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]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. One of the tasks we have is trying to determine the real question behind the question. 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 0e7a8670-df56-4e69-872e-f7e69226c0ea Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3094 1 6 false S01E05 Who needs sleep? (Pt 2) S01E05 Who needs sleep? (Pt 2) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life. 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life. 

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 242f08e8-30fb-48d8-80b4-bed3fd410386 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 3200 1 5 false S01E04 Who needs sleep? (Pt 1) S01E04 Who needs sleep? (Pt 1) On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. We keep some bizarre hours in ministry - especially in youth ministry. Join us as we share stories about the late nights and long days of summer activities and camp life.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 71074ab3-2a0a-49b3-a5bb-b5c78b6685fb Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3027 1 4 false S01E03 Who thought a lock in was a good idea? S01E03 Who thought a lock in was a good idea? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There all kinds of bizarre activities that we get ourselves going on. The most insane by far has to be a lockin. Come see!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. There all kinds of bizarre activities that we get ourselves going on. The most insane by far has to be a lockin. Come see!

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 457917aa-87fb-4df9-8238-81b553098500 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400 2907 1 3 false S01E02 Why didn't they teach us this in school? S01E02 Why didn't they teach us this in school? On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In episode 2 we discuss the many ways we have felt unprepared or up to the task in ministry.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. In episode 2 we discuss the many ways we have felt unprepared or up to the task in ministry.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 8cbb8de1-0160-42cd-8734-65d9dc741735 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2800 1 2 false S01E01; Who are these guys and what is all this about S01E01; Who are these guys and what is all this about On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves and our objectives for this journey. We hope you will join us.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> On Behind the Beards we will pull the curtain back, take a look behind the scenes and reveal the things you need to know about the people who are called to lead your churches and your ministries. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves and our objectives for this journey. We hope you will join us.

Contact us at behindthebeards@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, or episode suggestions. We would love to hear from you.

]]> Behind the Beards 8c5c95a1-780f-48ed-a58e-652735a3eacb Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2761 1 1 false