Join host Thom Schultz (author, innovator, filmmaker and founder of Group Publishing) as he offers innovative approaches to ministry and challenges the status quo of today’s church.
Holy Soup Episode 040: Breaking Through Bible Phobia
Listen to an exclusive sneak peak at Eyewitness, the first-of-its-kind story Bible designed to help adults discover God in fresh and surprising ways.
12 May 2020
Holy Soup Episode 039: What COVID-19 Unveils About Today's Youth Ministry
One age group is hit particularly hard with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s teenagers.
Join Thom and youth ministry expert and author Rick Lawrence as they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on youth ministers and teenagers around the country. Then discover key steps youth ministries can take to stay keep their teenagers engaged during these challenging times.
18 Mar 2020
Holy Soup Episode 038: CoronaChurch- The Crowd Is No Longer Cool
The American church faces an upset like never before. The insidious coronavirus has slammed shut the church doors–locking out the faithful from gathered worship. What is happening? Where is God in all of this?
Join Thom Schultz and very special guest Max Lucado as they discuss how God is and will continue to work in the church during these unprecedented times.
8 Jan 2020
Holy Soup Episode 037: Lonely Kids and the Church
Gen Z is the loneliest and most socially isolated generation in history. How can churches help to fight this epidemic of loneliness while reaching today’s young people? Join Thom and special guest Dr. Josh Packard (a sociologist) as they discuss new research regarding Gen Z and the challenges the church is facing in reaching them.
16 Oct 2019
Holy Soup Episode 036: Will Multisite Churches Work for the Next Generation?
Over the past decade, the multisite model of church has quickly grown in popularity and adoption. But will it continue to effectively engage and feed people moving forward, especially Generation Z?
Join Thom, and special guest Joshua Symonette, a campus pastor at a multisite church in Washington D.C., as they discuss the benefits and challenges of a multisite church model when it comes to reaching the next generation of Christ followers.
1 Aug 2019
Holy Soup Episode 035: Church: Here Come the Women
As the American church struggles to find its way, it may be downplaying one its strongest assets. Women.
Join Thom and special guest Kadi Cole (author, speaker and consultant) as they discuss the ever-changing role of women in the American church, focusing on the current role of women in church leadership.
24 Jul 2019
Holy Soup Episode 034: The Endangered Church’s Tipping Point
For many years, the warning signs have mounted. The institutional church is in decline. But, up to now, few in the church have shown much desire to change, to seriously respond to the erosion around them.
Has the church in America finally reached a tipping point?
Join Thom and special guest Kent Hunter as they discuss the ‘tipping point’ many churches are reaching that is pushing them to make a change.
29 May 2019
Holy Soup Episode 033: The Internet and Church Attendance
Websites, social media, live streaming…. All important, but sometimes overwhelming for churches. When looking at your ministry’s digital presence, how can you balance impact with effort while reaching people with the love of Jesus?
Join Thom and special guest, Jason Caston (author, speaker, and digital/social specialist) as they discuss the important role technology will play in the church of tomorrow, and what your church can use the digital world to reach new people today.
17 Oct 2018
Holy Soup Episode 032: The Dangers of Under- or Over-Reacting to Church Security Risks
Churches strive to make people feel welcome by creating a warm environment where ministry and friendship flourish. At the same time, ensuring the safety of those entering your building is quickly becoming a necessity. Is it possible to mix the ministry and security without sacrificing hospitality?
Join Thom and special guest Craig Cable (a church security expert) as they dive into the growing debate over church security and examine what it takes to create a church environment that is both welcoming and safe.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
8 ratings
Contact Holy Soup Podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Holy Soup Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
