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The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Todd Rhoades
520 episodes
1 day ago
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of leaving room for surprises and divine interruptions in church planning. While strategic planning and organization are essential, giving space for unplanned God moments can lead to unexpected blessings and adjustments. Rhoades draws from biblical examples to illustrate how deviations from personal plans often lead to significant outcomes, suggesting that flexibility might hold greater value than...
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In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of leaving room for surprises and divine interruptions in church planning. While strategic planning and organization are essential, giving space for unplanned God moments can lead to unexpected blessings and adjustments. Rhoades draws from biblical examples to illustrate how deviations from personal plans often lead to significant outcomes, suggesting that flexibility might hold greater value than...
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Religion & Spirituality,
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Episodes (20/520)
The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Your Invisible Ministry Still Matters
In this Christmas Eve episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades emphasizes the significance of unnoticed, behind-the-scenes ministry work. He uses the example of anonymous figures in the Christmas story, like the stable owner who made room for Mary and Joseph, to highlight how quiet acts often play pivotal roles in God's work. Rhoades encourages church staff to recognize the eternal impact of their invisible contributions, asserting that every small effort helps set the stage ...
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2 days ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
God With Us… Even in the Chaos
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the presence of chaos during the Christmas season, especially for ministry leaders. Drawing parallels between modern-day holiday chaos and the chaos surrounding the nativity story, Todd emphasizes that God often enters and exists within our disorder, rather than away from it. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on chaotic areas in their life and consider how God might be present in those moments.• Discussion on experi...
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3 days ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
What If Your Waiting Is Sacred_
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the concept of waiting, not as a passive state of frustration, but as a sacred practice. He highlights the biblical figures Simeon and Anna, who exemplify active, hopeful waiting. Rhoades discusses how waiting is a significant aspect of leadership and discipleship, challenging listeners to view it as a formative period rather than wasted time. He encourages reflection on personal and ministry-related waiting, urging a ...
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4 days ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Even Obedient People Get Strange Directions
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, the hosts explore the seemingly illogical journey of Mary and Joseph in the Christmas story, drawing parallels to modern-day experiences of following God's path that might feel unclear or confusing. The episode highlights that sometimes faith involves taking the next step even when it isn't clear, trusting in God's timing and direction. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on areas in their lives where they might need to trust God beyond the...
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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Assignment That Looks Nothing Like the Calling
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the overlooked challenges faced by Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing the reality of following a divine calling that doesn't match initial expectations. The episode particularly resonates with church staff and ministry leaders who struggle with the gap between their calling and their daily assignments. It highlights that obedience and calling can coexist with chaos and challenges, urging leaders to find meaning an...
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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
God Trusts Nobodies with Sacred Things
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the surprising choice of shepherds as the first to witness the birth of Jesus. Despite their low social status, they were entrusted with a sacred moment. The episode encourages listeners to see their own potential for being chosen by God, regardless of status or recognition, and includes reflection questions on self-disqualification and recognizing personal value.• Shepherds, considered low-status and untrusted, were ...
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1 week ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
You Might Be More Like Joseph Than You Think
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the theme of unsung heroes in ministry, highlighting Joseph from the Nativity story. Joseph, often overlooked, is portrayed as a model of silent, faithful service, much like many church staff who work diligently behind the scenes. Rhoades encourages listeners to see their hidden roles as sacred, reminding them that their efforts are crucial, even if unnoticed by others, as God sees and values their contributions....
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1 week ago
7 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
When God Interrupts Your Normal
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades introduces the 'Unwrapped' Christmas series, examining often-overlooked aspects of the Christmas story that highlight how God works through chaos and disruption. Rhoades encourages listeners to see disruptions as opportunities for redemption, reflecting on how God's unexpected timing often leads to greater purposes. Listeners are invited to reflect on personal disruptions and consider them as invitations to witness God's w...
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1 week ago
6 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Let Your Staff Shadow You (Here’s Why
This podcast episode discusses the undervalued method of leadership shadowing for church staff development. Todd Rhoades explains how allowing staff to observe leaders in real-time situations can be more beneficial than traditional training methods like books or conferences. Shadowing helps staff understand leadership subtleties, such as reactions and decision-making processes, fostering real growth and trust.• Leadership shadowing is an effective training method.• Leadership is caught throug...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Ministry Triage Team_ How to Lead Through Staff Overwhelm
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses how churches can better manage overwhelming ministry demands by implementing a temporary 'ministry triage team.' This team helps prioritize tasks by distinguishing between what is essential and what can be postponed, thus addressing issues of staff burnout caused by unclear priorities. The episode emphasizes the importance of clarity over capacity, and encourages listeners to incorporate a triage mindset to enhan...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Staff Culture Code You Haven’t Written Yet
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of having a written culture code for church staff teams. He explains how an unwritten culture code can lead to confusion, misalignment, and burnout, and provides guidance on how to formalize these unspoken norms into a concise and collaborative document.• Every church staff has a culture code, whether it is written or not.• An unwritten culture code leads to guessing and inconsistency among team members...
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2 weeks ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
When the Search Drags On_ What Long Hiring Timelines Do to Your Church
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the negative impact of prolonged hiring processes on church staff. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum, transparency, and communication during extended searches to avoid draining team morale and losing trust. Strategies to manage long hiring searches include setting internal deadlines, assigning interim leadership, and celebrating small milestones. Regular updates are crucial to keep the team engaged ...
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Staff Personality Problem You’re Ignoring
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the limitations of personality assessments and the importance of addressing deeper team dynamics in avoiding personality clashes that can harm workplace culture. He emphasizes that assessments alone don't create healthy teams, urging leaders to focus on behaviors and relational expectations. Rhoades offers strategies to manage team dynamics effectively and highlights the importance of empathy, maturity, and missi...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
Why Staff Culture is Everyone's Job
This episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast explores the concept of church staff culture and emphasizes that it is not solely the responsibility of top leadership. Instead, every member of the staff plays a role in shaping the culture, whether positively or negatively. Host Todd Rhoades discusses the hidden influencers of staff culture and offers strategies for promoting a healthy environment. These include recognizing and praising behaviors that align with desired values, and understand...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Soft Landing_ Helping a Staff Member Exit Well
In this podcast episode, Todd Rhoades discusses the complexities of transitioning church staff members out of their roles, emphasizing the importance of handling these situations with both clarity and care. He explains how poor off-boarding can damage both individuals and the organization, while a well-handled transition can preserve relationships and the church's reputation. Rhoades shares common pitfalls in the process and offers insights into how churches can implement a compassionate and ...
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3 weeks ago
10 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
When Ego Enters the Room_ How Staff Pride Hurts Your Church
This episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, explores how ego and pride subtly infiltrate church leadership teams, undermining trust and collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating a humble team culture where input is invited without fear, and success is rooted in collective impact rather than individual achievement.• Ego in church staff can appear in subtle ways, not just through overt behaviors like boasting.• Pride often thrives in insecure envir...
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3 weeks ago
4 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Invisible Ceiling on Your Church Staff
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses the concept of 'Leadership Lid' and how it can unintentionally limit the growth of church staff. He addresses how leaders may inadvertently cap the potential of their teams and provides strategies for fostering growth and lifting these invisible ceilings.• Leadership lids can limit staff growth without leaders realizing it.• Teams may appear stagnant despite talent and dedication.• Signs of the lid include flat perfor...
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Staff Culture You're Accidentally Creating
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff podcast, Todd Rhoades explores the crucial yet often unnoticed elements that shape church staff culture. He emphasizes the importance of intentional actions in creating a positive team atmosphere, outlining key strategies to align staff culture with organizational values. Rhoades provides practical steps to transform unintentional cultural habits into supportive and healthy environments within church staff settings.• Church staff culture is shaped b...
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3 weeks ago
5 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Church You Have (Not the One You Imagined)
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the importance of being genuinely thankful for the church you currently serve, rather than longing for an idealized version of a church. He emphasizes that gratitude should exist in the present, recognizing the small miracles happening every day rather than just focusing on future goals. Todd encourages church leaders to embrace their current circumstances with gratitude, even amidst challenges and imperfections,...
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4 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
The Ministry That’s Still in You (Even When You’re Tired, Bitter, or Burned Out)
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the challenges of burnout and bitterness in ministry. He encourages listeners to view feelings of exhaustion and discouragement as signs of deep care rather than failure. Rhoades emphasizes the power of gratitude to rejuvenate one's ministry spirit, even when burnout is prevalent, and offers reflection questions to help listeners identify and appreciate moments of gratitude in their lives.• Ad...
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4 weeks ago
7 minutes

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast
In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades emphasizes the importance of leaving room for surprises and divine interruptions in church planning. While strategic planning and organization are essential, giving space for unplanned God moments can lead to unexpected blessings and adjustments. Rhoades draws from biblical examples to illustrate how deviations from personal plans often lead to significant outcomes, suggesting that flexibility might hold greater value than...