JJ and Kait Tomlin join the podcast to give candid advice to church leaders who, um, haven't dated in a while. It's different out there than it used to be.

They cover outdated dating advice, what pastors should say, and the real challenges of being a Christian and single today.

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FUND THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS

If you’re tired of feeling awkward about funding your mission and are ready to lead boldly into the future, check out my course, Fund the Future Masterclass.

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CHURCH SALARY

ChurchSalary 3.0 helps pastors and leaders answer things like: Am I being paid fairly? Are we paying our team fairly? How should cost of living, education, and experience affect compensation? It uses real, ministry-specific data to give you clarity and confidence.

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Recent data shows that while young men are coming to church in record numbers, women are leaving. Why? Kadi Cole shares the #1 reason women are leaving church (lack of trust) and outlines numerous other red flags that are alienating women.

Plus, she discusses how to address them and how to create an engaging environment for women, whether you lead a complementarian or egalitarian church.

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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

If you’re leading a church and you know there’s more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.

September 21–23, 2026, I’m hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.

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COMPASSION

In partnership with global churches, Compassion International has been serving children for more than 70 years.

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GLOO

With solutions like Gloo Workspace, where ministry leaders get work done, and partners like Igniter Media, Barna, VisitorReach, and Outreach, Gloo is providing the digital backbone for the faith ecosystem, equipping your church, ministry, and individuals to thrive in a digital age.

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Beth Moore talks about leaving the SBC a decade ago, how to know when it's time to leave, why so many women are leaving the church, and proof-texting scripture to keep the pulpit and power.

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ART OF LEADERSHIP LIVE

If you’re leading a church and you know there’s more in you—and more ahead for your team—I want to personally invite you to something special.

September 21–23, 2026, I’m hosting The Art of Leadership LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee.

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GLOO FEED

We all know how fast things move in ministry—and how hard it can be to keep up.

That’s exactly what the Gloo Feed is built for.

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BELAY

BELAY is giving away its resource, The Future of Financial Leadership, for free. It discusses how to manage your church’s finances with efficiency and care, how their Financial Experts provide a human touch, and why it matters.

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