Rogue Ministry Podcast

11/09/2020

There has been a lot of discussion recently about incarceration, but rarely do we hear about the kids of incarcerated folks. So, on this episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast, Rachel and I talk to Maggie Middleton about mentoring those children. If you are interested in understanding the wider impact of incarceration and how you might be involved in changing things, please give this episode a listen.

In this episode of the Rogue Ministry podcast, we interview Maggie Middleton, Program Director for Amachi, an amazing ministry with kids who parents have experienced incarceration. She talks about her decades of experience working in a variety of ministries but focuses on her work with the countless...

14/08/2020

14/08/2020

14/08/2020

A new episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast is out! In this one we finish up our conversation with Dr. Dustin Benac about working with church communities and ministries through times of uncertainty and transition. Can you think of a more pertinent topic to discuss right now that that one? I can't. We talked about what makes for good partnerships, the need for collaborative leadership, and six different ways to help communities adapt to uncertain circumstances. So, please listen in, and hopefully you'll learn something and be inspired to participate in the kinds of rogue ministries this world needs right now.

In this episode, Justin picks back up his conversation with Dr. Dustin Benac to talk more about how churches and ministries can move through difficult times in ways that build people up and strengthen communities. Specifically, Dustin talks about several different types of gifts and personalities th...

22/07/2020

On this episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast, I interview Dr. Dustin Benac about his research on connecting communities in times of transition and uncertainty, which if you've looked around my just be the perfect topic for this moment in which we find ourselves. Dustin and I talk theory, theology, and practicable ideas that can help your church, organization, or ministry thrive during the time of COVID and whenever you face transition and uncertainty. Enjoy!

In this episode, Justin interviews Dr. Dustin Benac about his research on how churches can adapt during times of uncertain circumstances, which seemed perfect to talk about during this time of COVID. Dustin's work can help listeners think about how to face difficult challenges in ministry and meet t...

26/06/2020

If you haven't noticed, things have been a bit crazy in the world, so Rachel and I are behind on getting up new episodes of the Rogue Ministry Podcast. But, do not fear, we have a new episode up today, and instead of talking about COVID we thought it best to remind folks of all of the other good work that our communities need right now as it is not just a virus that is infecting folks. So, we have the first part of a conversation with the inimitable Tanya Torp from Step By Step, Lexington to talk with us about how she and others walk alongside young single moms as they work on bettering their own lives and the lives of their children. Looking for some inspiration about humbly walking with others in these crazy times, then look no further.

In this episode we take a break from Covid related talks because a lot has been in the news that reminds us that other crazy and terrible and beautiful things are still going on in the world as well. I interview Tanya Torp, the Executive Director of Step by Step in Lexington, KY, and force of nature...

02/06/2020

15/05/2020

New episode! Sorry we missed our last scheduled release date. Quarantine and all that.

In this episode, rather than interviewing other ministry leaders, we have a conversation about our first drive-thru diaper distribution after a couple years of doing walk-in distributions. We talk about health and safety issues, making the transition from a face-to-face to drive-thru format, and how we prepared ourselves and our volunteers to help it run as smoothly as possible. Our hope is that this particular episode will offer some potential insights into the nitty-gritty details on continuing a ministry in a different format during these difficult and strange times.

In this episode, rather than interviewing other ministry leaders, we have a conversation about our first drive-thru diaper distribution after a couple years of doing walk-in distributions. We talk about health and safety issues, making the transition from a face-to-face to drive-thru format, and how...

12/03/2020

New episode!!! I know many of you here are interested in or part of new monastic communities. In this episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast I (Justin) interview Larry Duggins, the Executive Director of the Missional Wisdom Foundation, an organization that works to create and sustain new monastic and other creative communities in mainline churches. I hope you listen and share it widely. We welcome any feedback, and if you have questions you'd like to ask of some ministry leaders, please shoot them my way and I'll see who we can get to respond.

(Also, a few of you have asked about getting in through apple. We have submitted it for their review and are just waiting for their response. Hopefully then you can either get it straight from apple or from our podcast homepage link to apple. Thanks for your patience.)

Larry Duggins is the co-creator and Executive Director of the Missional Wisdom Foundation, an organization that "experiments with and teaches about alternative forms of Christian community. They have led the way among mainline church expressions of the new monastic movement. Justin talks with Larry....

04/03/2020

27/02/2020

Just a reminder that the next episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast is up. In this one we finish up our interview with the inimitable Lindsey Glenn Krinks of Open Table Nashville, Inc. about the amazing work she has been doing befriending folks in tough spots, often those without a home, and advocating for better housing options.

12/02/2020

In this episode of the Rogue Ministry Podcast Justin interviews our friend Lindsey Glenn Krinks about her work as a homeless outreach and community organizing vet and Co-Founder and Interim Co-Director at Open Table Nashville. Lindsey has a knack for calling everyone to be more than they currently are while making them feel loved and uniquely special in each moment. She is also a fighter who has been doing battle with unjust power structures refusing to back down until love and justice intertwine in her communities. She also blogs, which is just a foretaste of her forthcoming book Praying with Our Feet. This is part one of two from our conversation.

Rachel and I will be coming at you with more interviews with the most interesting and compelling ministry leaders from around the world every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Listen up!

This podcast is committed to interviewing some of the most interesting and creative ministry leaders from around the world to help listeners create and sustain faithful ministries.

29/01/2020

Our very first episode is now live! Please listen and share with folks in all your networks. Thanks!

This episode is our first foray into podcasting. It introduces you to us, the hosts, Justin and Rachel, as well as forthcoming content regarding the most interesting ministries and ministry leaders around the world. From whom listeners can glean advice, find inspiration, and get questions answered a...