Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

About Church Unfiltered with Dr. Anthony Cobbs

Church leaders need answers that are open, honest, and direct. This podcast seeks to answers questions ministry leaders are really asking. A must for pastors, church staff and church consultants.

Publisher

Anthony Cobbs

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2020

Latest episode

15 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 89 episodes have a transcript.

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   15 Jul 2026

   Episode 87: The Micromanagement Trap: When Leadership Becomes Control

   You hired talented people. You gave them responsibility. But have you actually given them room to lead? In Episode 87 of Church Unfiltered, Dr. Anthony Cobbs tackles micromanagement in the church and why many pastors and ministry leaders don’t recognize it in themselves. What leaders call protecting the vision, maintaining excellence, or staying informed can sometimes become excessive control that frustrates staff, slows decision-making, and creates a culture where people are afraid to take i...

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   20 Jun 2026

   E86: Getting Past Gatekeepers

   Every organization has them. Every church has them. And whether you realize it or not, gatekeepers can either help move the mission forward or become obstacles to progress. In this episode of Church Unfiltered, Dr. Anthony Cobbs explores the role of gatekeepers in church leadership and ministry. From administrative assistants and executive pastors to long-time volunteers, board members, and influential church members, gatekeepers often control access, information, relationships, and opportuni...

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   12 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   E85: Who’s Really the Number Two? Understanding the Most Misunderstood Role in Church Leadership

   Dr. Anthony Cobbs clarifies the distinct responsibilities of various second-chair church leadership roles, helping leaders identify the best fit for their growing organizations.

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E85: Who’s Really the Number Two? Understanding the Most Misunderstood Role in Church Leadership

Published 12 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And so which one does your church need? Here's where your church gets in trouble. Many churches ask, what title should we use? That's the first question that they ask. What title should we use? Wrong question. The better question is, what problem are we trying to solve? What problem are we trying to solve? If the pastor is overwhelmed with pastoral care, you probably need an assistant pastor. assistant or associate pastor. If the church struggles with execution of the vision, you may need an executive pastor. If operations need to be improved or are breaking down or need to be enhanced, you probably need a COO. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Spotify

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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