Live from the Siburt Institute

Vibrant conversations between ministers, church leaders, and scholars, brought to you by the staff of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at Abilene Christian University. The Siburt Institute’s mission is to equip church leaders and help churches thrive. Topics include contemporary issues facing churches and church leaders, as well as ways that scholarship can inform church leadership.

Live from the Siburt Institute is a religion podcast hosted by siburtinstitute, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

siburtinstitute hosts Live from the Siburt Institute, a religion show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  Wes Crawford: The Challenges of American Civil Religion

  Aug 5, 202651 min

  Jennifer Schroeder talks with Wes Crawford about the challenges that American civil religion poses for Christians. They begin by discussing some of the manifestations of civil religion in the USA, before digging into the topic more deeply. An important part of the conversation is Dr. Crawford's upcoming book, One Nation Under God, to be published in fall 2026 by Eerdmans. Among the resources that come up in the episode are: Dr. Crawford's book One Nation Over God Dr. Crawford's book Courage in the Sheer Silence Dr. Crawford's book Shattering the Illusion Dr. Crawford's Substack - @wescrawford1

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  Episode #72

  Hannah Sutton-Adams: Godly Play

  Jun 26, 202639 min

  Jennifer Schroeder and Hannah Sutton-Adams discuss "Godly Play," an approach to engaging the Bible with children that seeks to find and make meaning through story, wonder, and play. They discuss how Godly Play nurtures children's spirituality honoring children's knowledge of God, capacity for wonder, and ability to ask and discuss deep questions. They also consider some of the challenges and opportunities that come for children's ministers and ministry volunteers. Among the resources that come up in the episode are: Rebecca Nye's Children's Spirituality: What It Is and Why It Matters Ron Bruner and Dana Kennamer's Along the Way: Conversations about Children and Faith The Godly Play foundation (website: godlyplayfoundation.org )

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  Episode #71

  Julio Guarneri: Leading in the Baptist Convention in Texas

  May 13, 202645 minS0

  Myles Wentz talks with Julio Guarneri, the executive director of the Baptist Convention of Texas. Growing up in a ministerial environment, Julio moved to Texas as a teenager when his pastored in Texas and felt a call into ministry. After his time working in the local church, he became the executive director and talks with us about his experience in this role. He encourages all in the Baptist Convention, and those in the Church across the world, to develop partnerships to advance the kingdom.

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  Episode #70

  Kim Botto: Inclusive Children’s Ministry

  Apr 29, 202638 minS0

  Jennifer Schroeder and Kim Botto discuss doing children’s ministry with children of all personalities and temperaments. Kim discusses how the church has often done ministry in an exclusive way to kids with disabilities or sensitivities and suggests how we can become more inclusive. She offers insight to how leaders can create an environment of calm, being flexible to the needs that children may need, and curious to their needs.

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  Episode #69

  Robert and Lori Crosby: Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry

  Apr 15, 202648 minS0

  Jennifer Schroeder talks with Robert and Lori Crosby about their work with children who have experienced trauma and how it shapes our work with them in ministry. They share what it looks like to think about ministry through a trauma-informed lens and why that approach fosters an environment that leads to feelings of safety and welcome in the church. Website: https://reachhurtingkids.com Book: Trauma-Informed Children's Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids by Robert and Lori Crosby

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