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Influence Podcast

Influence Magazine
Assemblies Of God
Christianity
Pentecostalism
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Prayer
Discipleship
Ministry
Christian Nationalism
Evangelism
Assemblies Of God World Missions
Pentecostal Movement
Azusa Street Revival
Holy Spirit
Church Planting
Spiritual Growth
Church Leadership
Jesus
Eurasia
Pornography

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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Byron Johnson and Thomas Kidd take a contrarian stance against "dominant media and scholarly narratives regarding religion" in their new book, The Death of Religion?, published by B&H Academic.

"We present conclusive data to show that religious peo... more

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

I began vocational ministry the summer of 1990 and have served in various capacities ever since. As ministers, we often focus on what happen... more

"We live in an age where attention has become our most endangered resource. Every sound, every scroll, every urgency competes for it. But what if the real threat to our spiritual lives isn't disbelief, but distraction? What if the Spirit has not grow... more

Deuteronomy 6:4 is one of the Bible's foundational texts. "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." Theologically, this verse is foundational because it teaches monotheism — the existence of only one true God.

Spiritually, however, the v... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Shaffer
Worship Pastor at Central Assembly of God, Springfield, Missouri
Central Assembly of God, Springfield, MO
Episode: 434. Leading the Worship Community
Jeremy Sims
Professor of Spiritual Formation at Southeastern University; ordained Assemblies of God minister; author
Southeastern University / InterVarsity Press
Episode: 433. How to Pay Attention to the Spirit
Don Lichi
Licensed psychologist; Vice President Emeritus of Emerge Counseling Ministries, Clinical Director of Safety Forces Support Center
Emerge Counseling Ministries
Episode: 432. The Pastoral Art of Listening
Brett McCracken
Author of The Wisdom of Sleep; Senior Editor at The Gospel Coalition
The Gospel Coalition
Episode: 431. Why You Should Take a Nap
Lee Grady
Author of Lead Like Paul, 21 Ways to Reignite Your Spiritual Fire and Expand Your Spirit-led Influence
Lead Like Paul, Influence Magazine
Episode: 430. Paul as Mentor-Pastor
Joe Oden
Evangelist, ordained Assemblies of God minister, director of the AG World Prayer Center
Assemblies of God World Prayer Center
Episode: 429. The Foundation of Ministry Is Prayer
Doug Clay
Assemblies of God General Superintendent
Assemblies of God
Episode: 428. Dangers Ministers Don't See
Christian Miller
A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University; author of The Honesty Crisis
Wake Forest University; Influence Magazine interviewee
Episode: 427. Solving the Dishonesty Problem
Nijay Gupta
PhD, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and author of Paul for the World
Northern Seminary / Brazos Press
Episode: 426. Holy Worldliness?

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George P. Wood
Host of The Influence Podcast; Executive Editor of Influence Magazine; affiliated with Influence Magazine.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennStafford07
    United States2 years 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
    Indonesia7 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
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    NickWRogers
    United States9 years ago

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434. Leading the Worship Community
Q: How do you balance maintaining tradition with introducing new songs and arrangements?
The guest explains using a defined repertoire (40-50 songs over six months), vetting through a planning team, and choosing songs that reinforce theological depth while keeping melodies singable for the congregation. He also highlights honoring past hymns and integrating occasional lament as appropriate to the church's needs.
434. Leading the Worship Community
Q: How do you begin to build credibility when stepping into a worship program that already has traditions?
Josh describes starting with a listening tour to learn who the influential voices are, followed by forming a core team to share the change process. The approach emphasizes relationship-building and shared leadership rather than dictating changes from the top.
433. How to Pay Attention to the Spirit
Q: Do Pentecostals perhaps carry more anxiety about crisis experiences, and how does your book address the balance between crisis and process?
The interview discusses how Pentecostal readers may lean toward crisis experiences but the book promotes a balanced view that emphasizes ongoing, process-oriented formation through attentiveness and interior formation—desert seasons and the inner journey being key examples.
433. How to Pay Attention to the Spirit
Q: So what does it mean to you, and how is The Way of the Spirit a demonstration of your advice about this?
The book argues that God is present in all moments, not just in dramatic experiences, and encourages readers to develop a nuanced vocabulary (spiritual granularity) to recognize the Spirit's diverse movements in everyday life.
432. The Pastoral Art of Listening
Q: Why is listening aural as well as verbal in Christian ministry?
Because true pastoral presence requires hearing with intention and responding in a way that makes people feel seen and valued, not just spoken at.

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Insight-focused discussions with church leaders, theologians, and ministry professionals exploring practical leadership, ethics, worship, discipleship, and church health. Episodes frequently center on leadership development, pastoral ethics, church growth, and the intersection of faith with culture, technology, and social issues. Noteworthy is a strong denominational emphasis (notably Assemblies of God) and a tradition of hosting scholars and practitioners who offer actionable frameworks for ministry practice. This show is likely to appeal to senior pastors, ministry staff, and church leaders seeking concrete strategies, theological clarity, and leadership insight for real-world church contexts.

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1. Josh Shaffer
2. Jeremy Sims
3. Don Lichi
4. Brett McCracken
5. Lee Grady
6. Joe Oden
7. Doug Clay
8. Christian Miller

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