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Why Church Culture Matters More Than Strategy | Preach it Better Ep. 24
In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Anthony "Tony O" Opliger of Northeast Church to talk about the unexpected path that led him into ministry—and why he never actually planned on becoming a pastor.Together they unpack what it means to build a healthy church culture, lead with authenticity, and resist the pressures that can quietly pull pastors away from Jesus. Tony shares practical wisdom on hiring for culture instead of personality, developing people over programs, and why staying spiritually grounded is the greatest challenge every pastor faces.
2 Jul 2026
Urgency Is Good... Until It Burns You Out | Preach it Better Ep. 23
In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Eddie Rester of Lover's Lane Church in Dallas, Texas. Drawing from over 30 years of ministry, Eddie shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, from learning not to carry the weight of fixing everything to protecting his family while faithfully serving the local church.Together, they discuss building healthy teams, creating cultures where honest feedback is welcomed, balancing urgency with patience, and why great preaching is always rooted in real people, not just great ideas. Eddie also shares why the future of the church depends on moving people from simply attending services to actively engaging in the mission of Jesus.
24 Jun 2026
What an Outsider Sees in the American Church | Preach it Better Ep. 22
In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Tom Basson, lead pastor of EHills Church in Aurora, Colorado. Tom shares his journey from South Africa to the U.S., discusses how to reach unchurched people without compromising biblical truth, and offers a fresh perspective on the challenges facing the American church today.From preaching with outsiders in mind to navigating politics, leadership, burnout, and pastor health, Tom challenges pastors to focus on what matters most. His simple but powerful message: stop fighting culture wars and start betting on love.
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