Build the Church
Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.
Episodes
Your church doesn't have an invitation problem. It has a connection problem.
In this episode, Josh sits down with Michael Murphy, founder of Leaderscape, author of XLR8, and former executive pastor at Hillsong Church. Michael has helped churches around the world connect guests and build disciple-making systems, and he shares the strategy at the heart of it all: the VIP team.
You'll learn why every guest should be treated as God's gue...
What are your first-time guests talking about on the drive home? Pastor Victor Ehiemere says his entire goal is to "hijack the conversation on the way home," and it's one of the biggest reasons The Well Church has grown so fast.
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Victor Ehiemere, a trained medical doctor turned church planter who leads The Well Church in Maryland. Since launching...
People can doubt your faith and disagree with your theology, but they can't deny it when you're serving them. In this episode, Josh Roberie sits down with Dave Thomas, pastor of Courageous Church in Charleston, SC, to share 101 simple outreach ideas your church can start using today—many of them completely free.
You'll hear how one school breakfast transformed an entire church-community relationship, why a single bottle of wat...
"Grandma is on TikTok." And according to Pastor Chris Moore, she might just be the cheapest person your church can reach online.
Most churches are completely ignoring TikTok, and according to Pastor Chris Moore, that's exactly why it's one of the cheapest and most fruitful places to reach new people right now.
In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Chris Moore, ARC church planter, lead pasto...
In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and human flourishing, discussing research on AI's impact on spiritual growth and the development of tools like Church.tech and Glue AI Chat, designed to empower pastors and enhance their outreach efforts. The conversation empha...
In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of Your Story Church in Houston. Donnell emphasizes the importance of personal stories, the transformative power of faith, and the role of community in recovery. He discusses the challenges he faced, including serious legal charge...
In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long.
Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write soci...
AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought leader. Expect practical examples, guardrails, and ready-to-use wording you can try this week.
On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?
From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, crea...
Jax and Annette Britz share their incredible journey from South Africa to Alaska, driven by faith and a calling to plant Echo Church. They discuss the challenges and confirmations they faced along the way, including the unique culture of Alaska, the importance of community, and the divine signs that guided their decision. Their story emphasizes the power of trusting God's plan, even when it seems impossible, and the significance of...
In this episode, Josh and Amy sit down with Jimmy and Irene Rollins to discuss balancing love, laughter, and longevity in marriage. They also discuss the Rollins' book "Two Equals One," which provides practical tools for couples to navigate their differences and strengthen their relationships.
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast powered by Parable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, host Josh Roberie welcomes Greg Daley and Dan Pourbaix from Parable to discuss the importance of budgeting, finding hidden money in church budgets, maximizing end-of-year giving, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
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In this conversation, Pastor Greg Surratt shares insights on pastoring through an election season, emphasizing the importance of unity, humility, and creating a safe space for diverse political opinions within the church. He discusses the challenges pastors face in navigating the political climate, the significance of understanding one's calling, and the need for love and respect among differing viewpoints. Greg also provides pract...
Summary
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie discuss the complexities of trauma-informed ministry and its significance in pastoral care and discipleship. with Dr. Andy Yarbrough. The conversation highlights the need for pastors to educate themselves about trauma, foster curiosity about individuals' experiences, and engage in their own healing processes to support their congregations effectively.
In this episode of the Believe Again Podcast powered by Prabable Church Accounting and Bookkeeping, Pastor Wayne Francis discusses the concept of deconstruction in faith, sharing his personal journey and insights on navigating questions and doubts within the church. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to explore their faith, the need for integrity and humility in leadership, and the distinction betw...
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, host Josh Roberie discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, with pastors Dave Jackson and John Mark Redwine. They share the devastating impact of the storm, which brought record rainfall and flooding, leaving many without power and running water. The conversation highlights the resilience of the local community and the church's response to the crisis, emp...
In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, Josh and Amy interview Ainsley Britain, an Enneagram coach and author of 'The Enneagram for Teens.' They discuss Ainsley's mission to empower young women, the significance of the Enneagram in understanding oneself and others, and how parents can utilize this tool to foster better communication with their children. Ainsley shares her personal journey with the Enneagram, the importance of...
Bonus episode featuring a behind-the-scenes conversation with Aaron and Adrian Lindsey.
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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, hosts Josh and Amy Roberie welcome pastors Aaron and Adrienne Lindsey. They discuss the Lindseys' journey from Ohio to Texas and eventually to Los Angeles, where they founded Believe LA. The conversation explores Aaron's music career, which includes six Grammy awards, the importance of coaching in ministry, and the challenges and rewards of transitioning from music to pastoring. The Lin...
Welcome to the Believe Again podcast, powered by Parable Bookkeeping & Accounting, with your hosts, Josh and Amy Roberie! On this show, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of ministry, offering hope and practical insights for pastors and leaders everywhere. Our goal is to explore the heart of what it means to believe again and lead well in every season of ministry.
In this episode we are addressing a topic that many in minist...
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