Weekly Recap — August 1, 2020

2 min readAug 1, 2020

Each Saturday, I want to provide you a list of resources for you to engage yourself that influenced me. You can access the articles, podcasts, and other links in the list below.

Why do people find my ambition obnoxious? / An Interview with Jeff Miller — We had the joy to talk with Jeff Miller from the Northeast FCA. He shared about his career in IT while offering a healthy outlook on ambition.
Building God in Strange Places by Cindy S. Lee — In a time of shutdown, Lee offers a wonderful reflection about sacred space. Time will tell what the future holds for conversation and community.
Good Feedback is Two-Way Conversation by Joe Hirsch — I loved how Hirsch outlined “Hero Questions.” As leaders, we need to have an ongoing conversation rather than jumping directly into feedback.
Sam Acho on The Conversation Podcast — Pastor Rob Cattalani caught up with NFL Linebacker Sam Acho. He has a new book coming out called, Let the World See You.
The Lonely Crowd: Churches Dying Due to Friendlessness by Mike Frost — This quote just resonated with me so much as a pastor, “It really shouldn’t be the newcomer’s responsibility. Churches should be learning to embody the grace and hospitality of the gospel and striving to be more like Christ…”
Online vs. In-Person: 5 Group Options for COVID Re-Entry — I shared my first article with the Small Group Network on options for group meetings.
An Interview with Jeff Fuller — Jeff Fuller and I chatted about sports, life, and following Jesus.
Jim Bradford on the Pastor Writer Podcast — Chase Replogle has an insightful conversation about leadership with Jim Bradford, a pastor from Springfield, MO.