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Influence Podcast

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Assemblies Of God
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The Influence Magazine Podcast is a chance for you to hear from the premiere voices in church leadership…voices who are redefining what church leadership looks like. It's the audio companion to Influence Magazine, a resource full of practical tools, informative news and powerful biblical principals aimed at empowering all leaders. Visit us online at InfluenceMagazine.com

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Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

"Paul didn't want believers to detach themselves from life in this world," writes Nijay Gupta. "He didn't want 'otherworldliness' only. He a... more

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

"Regardless of your Sunday attendance numbers, your church can become one of the most influential organizations in your city," writes Kevin ... more

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

Recently, a prominent Southern Baptist leader called on his denomination to end the confusion caused when Baptist churches allow women to be... more

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

In this episode I talk to Prof. Matthew D. Kim about his new book, Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community, forthcoming... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Foster
Founding pastor of LifeBridge Community Church in Fresno, California; author of Run to the Brokenness
LifeBridge Community Church; AVAIL
Episode: 425. Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?
Waldemar Kowalski
Global worker with the Assemblies of God, teaching pastor, author
Assemblies of God, IES Bandung AG, Indonesia
Episode: 424. A Biblical Case for Women Leading Churches
Matthew D. Kim
Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, Baylor University
Baylor University, Truett Seminary
Episode: 423. The Church Friendliness Crisis
Elloy Marroquin
Ordained minister and national director of Christian Education, Discipleship and Family Ministries for the Assemblies of God
Assemblies of God
Episode: 416. Seven Dimensions of Discipleship
Melissa Alfaro
Senior Pastor of Tab Church, author
Tab Church
Episode: 415. Pathfinding for the Next Generation
Mark Hausfeld
Executive Director of the Institute for Ministerial Wholeness and an ordained Assemblies of God minister
Institute for Ministerial Wholeness
Episode: 413. Becoming Whole in Ministry
Doug Clay
AG General Superintendent and author, known for promoting the strength and growth of the Assemblies of God
Assemblies of God
Episode: 412. AG State of the Union 2026
Craig Keener
FM and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, and author of Suffering, Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life.
Asbury Theological Seminary
Episode: 410. Suffering Pentecostally
Donna Barrett
General Secretary of the Assemblies of God, first woman to hold executive office at the national level
Assemblies of God
Episode: 409. How to Retire Well

Host

George P. Wood
Executive Editor of Influence Magazine; host and moderator for broader Christian leadership content.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Needed and so insightful

    I’ve enjoyed all the episodes but the last one (#376) was so so good! Thank you Ruthie for your hard work and insight.

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    5
    JennStafford07
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast is needed for Christian leaders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hfcsgopykbdswt
    United States6 years ago
  • Powerfully relevant podcast

    The interviews and content of the episodes helped me personally as a speaker, writer, and Christian. I highly recommend this show to anyone trying to practically figure out their spiritual walk while living everyday life in a world in desperate need of God. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaxone26
    Indonesia6 years ago
  • Makes me and my leadership better!

    This podcast is filled with a variety of resources across the spectrum of ministry responsibilities and roles. I seem to always find a challenge for me and something to pass on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jakemusselman
    United States9 years ago
  • Listen & Grow

    Great podcast on essential topics impacting leaders and pastors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickWRogers
    United States9 years ago

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Engaging leadership content with practical takeaways for ministers
Consistently valuable for church leadership development
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Strong focus on ethics, health, and discipleship in ministry
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions

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424. A Biblical Case for Women Leading Churches
Q: What are the basic hermeneutical rules to guide our interpretation of Scripture?
The host outlines a set of rules: treat the text as God's word, recognize that God isn't confused and that Scripture develops, read in the original audience context, and acknowledge how translation choices affect understanding; apply these to see that passages like 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 can be understood in light of the original situation in Ephesus and broader Pauline practice.
425. Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?
Q: How do you identify points of brokenness within a community and how do you operationalize ministry to those areas of need inside the church?
Start with the local leadership addressing their own brokenness, build volunteer systems, form partnerships and nonprofits to fund outreach, and empower laypeople to lead ministries so the church can address multiple needs without overflowing the staff.
425. Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?
Q: Let's begin with two questions. First, what does the phrase, Run to the Brokenness, mean? And what was the impetus for this concept in your own life and ministry?
It means the church should move toward pain in the community rather than retreat; the concept was sparked by personal experiences growing up and later ministry, where acts of hospitality and compassion inspired a lifelong commitment to serve the brokenness around them.
423. The Church Friendliness Crisis
Q: What are you reading right now that's helpful or challenging?
Miroslav Volf's The Cost of Ambition challenges motivations and questions why we do what we do, and Sharon Hoddy Miller's Nice challenges the need to be liked versus being faithful.
423. The Church Friendliness Crisis
Q: How should pastors broach these subjects in sermons?
If warranted by the text, preach about befriending others and lay down one's life for others; model friendliness from the pulpit and through inclusive, diverse illustrations.

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Listeners tune in for practical leadership guidance rooted in Christian ministry, with a strong emphasis on church leadership, discipleship, ethics, and theological reflection. Episodes frequently feature high-profile church leaders, theologians, and ministry authors from the Assemblies of God and broader Pentecostal and evangelical communities, plus academics who explore history, church growth, and spiritual formation. The show often centers on leadership health, generational stewardship, and the intersection of gospel mission with organizational ethics, making it helpful for pastors, ministry staff, and church leaders seeking actionable insights and book recommendations. A notable strength is its blend of accessible leadership discussions... more

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Recent guests on Influence Podcast include:

1. Kevin Foster
2. Waldemar Kowalski
3. Matthew D. Kim
4. Elloy Marroquin
5. Melissa Alfaro
6. Mark Hausfeld
7. Doug Clay
8. Craig Keener

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