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Ed Stetzer
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Each week, Ed Stetzer sits down with pastors, scholars, and leaders to make sense of the technology and culture reshaping the church.

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Ed Stetzer asks JP Pokluda how a church leader tells a cultural problem from a spiritual one, and how the answer changes the way that leader prays. Pokluda says that the enemy goes after faith, and that authenticity is the best protection for a pasto... more

Usha Reifsnider's research among Hindu-background converts in Britain found churches that welcomed them but had not heard them. She and Ed Stetzer discuss muted group theory, language, and evangelism.

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What is muted group theory, an... more

Historian John Dickson and Ed Stetzer teach an evangelism course together at Oxford and air their disagreements in front of the students. Here they take up two of those disagreements, and a question with stakes for American churches: what Christians ... more

Alister McGrath says no one can prove what matters most, so atheists and Christians alike live by belief and live with doubt.

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Can Christians hold beliefs they cannot prove?

McGrath begins from a claim about human life: meaning, mo... more

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Recent Guests

John Dickson
Author of Bullies and Saints; public Christian and historian
John Dickson Institute / author
Episode: John Dickson: Christians Need to Learn to Lose Well
Alister McGrath
World-leading Christian theologian, apologist, and scholar
Oxford University (emeritus and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall)
Episode: Alister McGrath: Atheists Take a Leap of Faith Too
Lisa Harper
Guest on The Exchange, theologian and author
Author and speaker
Episode: Lisa Harper: An Unkind Theologian Is a Bad One
Rich Villodas
Pastor and author of The Narrow Path
Lead pastor of a large New York church
Episode: Rich Villodas: Your Certainty May Be Anxiety
David Kinnaman
CEO of Barna Group, researcher on faith and culture
Barna Group
Episode: David Kinnaman: Fluency Is Not Authority
Jaclyn Jones
Chief Philanthropic Economist at Masterwork; Researcher, Speaker, Fundraising Strategist
Masterwork
Episode: Jaclyn Jones on Why Church Members Drift Away From Giving (And How Pastors Can Turn the Tide)
Brad Hill
Chief Partner Success Officer at Gloo
Gloo
Episode: Brad Hill on the Discipleship Deficit, AI Competitors, and Redefining Success in the Local Church
Arthur Brooks
Author of The Happiness Files; behavioral scientist; Harvard professor
Harvard University
Episode: Arthur Brooks on the Science of Happiness and the Inner Life of Church Leaders
N. T. Wright
Author of God's Homecoming; theologian known for scholarly work on New Testament and early Christianity
University (contextual as guest); author of God's Homecoming
Episode: N.T. Wright on God’s Homecoming and the Meaning of Heaven

Hosts

Ed Stetzer
Host of a church leadership-focused program with frequent collaborations with pastors and scholars.
Daniel Yang
Co-host and interview participant, focusing on leadership and ministry strategy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 369 ratings
  • Request

    First of all, I would like to thank you for each and every interview. You help us grow spiritually. Secondly, I would like to humbly ask that you do not interrupt the interviewees, because I notice that there is a constant tendency in interviews to interrupt the guest.

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    Randall Glez
    United States2 years ago
  • Ralph West

    I really enjoyed the interview with Ralph West Sr.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Smith Jr.
    United States3 years ago
  • The most constructive Christian Leadership podcast

    I have been listening since this started and always look forward to every new podcast. I listen to a number of Christian podcasts and this is the most helpful due to the breadth of guests and the way topics are discussed. Ed and Daniel bring a spirit of humility to the issues facing the church today. It is refreshing in a time of polarization and polemics. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillyWonkaXV
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Leadership content

    I appreciate this show so much! Daniel and Ed bring top leadership and experts to help leaders in ministry and business to lead better!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dalatrod
    United States3 years ago
  • Always Interesting

    Dr Stetzer and Dr Yang have wonderful guests who have something profound to share. Excellent podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ebe and Abe
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the breadth of guests and practical leadership insights.

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Alister McGrath: Atheists Take a Leap of Faith Too
Q: How does the Christian belief differ as a special category, and why choose Christianity over atheism or other worldviews?
Christianity is presented as both cognitively reasonable and existentially transformative, offering a historically grounded, metaphysically rooted framework that provides meaning, value, and purpose beyond what science alone can explain.
Alister McGrath: Atheists Take a Leap of Faith Too
Q: You're trying to find that belief, broadly defined, is both reasonable and essential in some ways. What's the theme? What's the purpose?
The book aims to rehabilitate belief for everyone, arguing that belief is a basic human instinct necessary for living a meaningful life, and that it is not irrational to hold beliefs even when full proof is unavailable.
Jaclyn Jones on Why Church Members Drift Away From Giving (And How Pastors Can Turn the Tide)
Q: What practical steps can a pastor take this Sunday to improve donor retention?
Emphasize mentorship around nonprofit alignment with donors' identities, acknowledge donors' contributions, and foster a sense of belonging where donors feel valued and engaged in ongoing impact, not just within the church but in related causes as well.
Jaclyn Jones on Why Church Members Drift Away From Giving (And How Pastors Can Turn the Tide)
Q: How should pastors talk about generosity to avoid turning people off while still encouraging giving?
Leaning on spiritual leaders to guide generosity, extending beyond the church, and framing giving as a discipleship practice creates trust and shows donors that their contributions matter personally and within the community.
Jaclyn Jones on Why Church Members Drift Away From Giving (And How Pastors Can Turn the Tide)
Q: What is the Faithful Giving Project and what big finding surprised you the most?
The project showed that donors deeply connected to spiritual practices—especially prayer—were more engaged and gave more consistently; this relationship between faith and giving is robust and surprising in its strength.

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What is The Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on church leadership, ministry strategy, and religious culture, featuring pastors, scholars, and practitioners who help Christian leaders navigate contemporary issues. Guests span theology, church economics, philanthropy, and technology's role in ministry, often pairing rigorous analysis with practical guidance for pastors and church staff. Notable strengths include high-profile theologians and leaders, a balance of scholarly insight and on-the-ground leadership advice, and a clear focus on equipping listeners to lead well in a changing cultural landscape. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on faith-informed leadership, integrity in presenting tough topics, and practical tools for implementing change in local churches. P... more

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