Rephonic
Artwork for Igniting Imagination

Igniting Imagination

Wesleyan Impact Partners
Church Innovation
Leadership
Belonging
Gen Z
United Methodist Church
Meaning Making
Meaning-Making
A Better Way Grocers
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Sacred Listening
Future Of Faith
Ancient Technologies
Metropolitan AME Church
Chasing Justice
Immigration Justice
Refuge and Restoration
Philanthropy
Texas Methodist Foundation
Wesleyan Impact Partners

Every movement for change starts with a generative conversation. The Igniting Imagination podcast features rich conversations with leaders across the church landscape that invite you into new possibilities for yourself, your church, and your community. Each episode offers inspiring ideas to spark the Spirit within you as a leader and inspire courage and innovation to bring about human flourishing ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes143Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Igniting Imagination

Latest Episodes

What if the word unfinished is not a verdict on the church, but an invitation to it?

The Unfinished Church begins with a simple conviction. The church is unfinished, not because it is failing and not because God has abandoned it, but because every g... more

What happens when the promises we make at the baptismal font stop being liturgy and start being a way of life?

This episode of The Unfinished Church brings host Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer together with Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling, Resident Bisho... more

What if the most hopeful thing about the church is the work it has not finished yet?

The Unfinished Church is a new podcast series from Wesleyan Impact Partners and Texas Methodist Foundation, hosted by Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer. It is a conversa... more

What does faithful leadership look like when the landscape is shifting faster than anyone can teach us to keep up? In this season finale of the Igniting Imagination® podcast, host Rev. Lisa Greenwood sets aside the usual interview format for a genuin... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Leading Ideas Talks
Leading Ideas TalksLewis Center for Church Leadership
Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Everything Happens with Kate BowlerEverything Happens Studios
Homebrewed Christianity
Homebrewed ChristianityDr. Tripp Fuller
The Bulletin
The BulletinChristianity Today
Not Dead Yet
Not Dead YetRicochet

Recent Guests

Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling
Resident Bishop of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Conferences of the United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Episode: What Baptism Requires with Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling - The Unfinished Church
Gregory Vaughn Palmer
Bishop, United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Episode: The Church Isn’t Finished Yet with Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer - The Unfinished Church
Blair Thompson
Chief Learning and Innovation Officer at Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners
Texas Methodist Foundation; Wesleyan Impact Partners
Episode: What It Takes to Lead Now with Rev. Lisa Greenwood and Rev. Dr. Blair Thompson
Derek Casteel
Director of Investor Services
Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners
Episode: How Your Faith Informs the Way You Invest with Derek Casteel and Jake Barnett
Jake Barnett
Managing Director of Sustainable Investment Strategies
Wespath
Episode: How Your Faith Informs the Way You Invest with Derek Casteel and Jake Barnett
Chris Miller
Chief Financial Investment and Lending Officer at Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners
Texas Methodist Foundation; Wesleyan Impact Partners
Episode: Before You Borrow, Sell, or Reimagine with Rev. Dr. Mark R. Holland and Chris Miller
Mark Holland
Project Manager for Church Property Development with Wesleyan Impact and TMF; Senior Pastor of Pasadena Community Church of Florida
Wesleyan Impact Partners; Texas Methodist Foundation; Pasadena Community Church of Florida
Episode: Before You Borrow, Sell, or Reimagine with Rev. Dr. Mark R. Holland and Chris Miller
Wendolyn Abel
Vice President of Grants, Texas Methodist Foundation
Texas Methodist Foundation
Episode: Becoming the Kind of Ministry That's Ready for Investment with Justin Gould and Wendolyn Abel
Pamela Gray
Director of Philanthropy and Gift Planning at TMF/WI Partners
Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners
Episode: Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist with Justin Gould and Pamela Gray

Hosts

Lisa Greenwood
Host of Igniting Imagination; leads interview-style discussions with church leaders and practitioners; focus on faith, justice, and innovation.
Blair Thompson
Co-host and multiple-episode contributor; provides insights into learning and innovation within the church ecosystem; often closes episodes with practical takeaways.
Sue Phillips
Co-host and guest in various episodes; focuses on ancient practices and modern ministry technology integration; emphasizes formation and relational care.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Reservoirs of Resilience- Todd Bolsinger

    TMF Leadership kicked off their new podcast series with an interview with Todd Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, on his new book, Tempered Resilience. This is a must listen for any pastor or church leader as Todd, Lisa Greenwood and Bishop Janice Huie unpack managing a leader’s personal resilience to face the necessary resistance required to lead adaptive change in ministry, especially during this season of disorder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweetpickles44
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful look at faith-driven leadership and practical ministry strategies.
Well-curated conversations that connect theology with real-world impact.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from theology, technology, and social justice.

Top Christianity Podcasts

The Bible Recap
The Bible RecapTara-Leigh Cobble
2819 Church
2819 Church2819 Church
Street Preachers
Street PreachersPhillip Anthony Mitchell & Tim Timberlake
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
The Briefing with Albert MohlerR. Albert Mohler, Jr.
followHIM
followHIMHank Smith & John Bytheway

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Baptism Requires with Bishop LaTrelle M. Easterling - The Unfinished Church
Q: How do baptismal promises translate into daily life and public witness?
Baptism is a communal entry into a life shaped by justice, where individuals are supported by a faithful community to grow in faith, hope, and love, and to live out those promises in every sphere outside the church.
Becoming the Kind of Ministry That's Ready for Investment with Justin Gould and Wendolyn Abel
Q: What are the ministries most ready for grant investment?
They are those that listen, stay open to learning, and actively seek to enhance and expand what they already do so they can have a deeper, more lasting impact in their community.
Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist with Justin Gould and Pamela Gray
Q: Why is storytelling important in philanthropy?
Philanthropy is framed as passing your story on to loved ones, linking personal values to funding decisions and inspiring future generosity.
Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist with Justin Gould and Pamela Gray
Q: What tools exist for giving today vs. giving tomorrow?
They discuss donor-advised funds, endowments, and life-income gifts as flexible options that can meet present needs while honoring donors' long-term values.
Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist with Justin Gould and Pamela Gray
Q: What does philanthropy mean beyond money?
They emphasize generosity as a holistic act: giving time, talent, and treasure to strengthen communities, not just financial gifts.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Igniting Imagination

What is Igniting Imagination about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations with church leaders and innovators that explore how faith, leadership, and technology intersect to foster justice, belonging, and human flourishing. Episodes center on practical theology, community transformation, and creative approaches to ministry—ranging from immigration justice and urban renewal to digital discernment and credentialing outside traditional paths. A standout throughline is the emphasis on relational leadership, interfaith collaboration, and embedding faith practices into everyday life for real-world impact. Listeners may find actionable frameworks, case studies, and inspiring stories from a wide network of religious leaders, educators, and social entrepreneurs who push the boundaries of how faith communities... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Igniting Imagination?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Igniting Imagination. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Igniting Imagination and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Igniting Imagination get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Igniting Imagination, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Igniting Imagination?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Igniting Imagination, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Igniting Imagination have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Igniting Imagination has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Igniting Imagination?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Igniting Imagination:

1. Leading Ideas Talks
2. Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
3. Homebrewed Christianity
4. The Bulletin
5. Not Dead Yet

How many episodes of Igniting Imagination are there?

Igniting Imagination launched 6 years ago and published 143 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Igniting Imagination?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Igniting Imagination?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Igniting Imagination from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Igniting Imagination?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Igniting Imagination. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Igniting Imagination?

Recent guests on Igniting Imagination include:

1. Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling
2. Gregory Vaughn Palmer
3. Blair Thompson
4. Derek Casteel
5. Jake Barnett
6. Chris Miller
7. Mark Holland
8. Wendolyn Abel

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days