Hosted by Travis Michael Fleming · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 230 episodes
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Ministry Deep Dive is a podcast from Apollos Watered: The Center for Discipleship & Cultural Apologetics. Each episode goes beneath the surface of ministry to explore the challenges, opportunities, and practices shaping today’s leaders. From discipleship and cultural engagement to spiritual formation and public theology, we wrestle with the big questions and everyday realities pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders face.We don’t just talk about church—we talk about the people who lead it and the world that surrounds it. Our approach is missioholistic—a framework we’ve developed to help you faithfully minister in a complex, pluralistic culture that enables you to transform the world.If you want to grow deeper in your faith, sharpen your leadership, and engage culture with the hope of the gospel, join us for thoughtful conversations that will help you water your world.
Travis Michael Fleming hosts Ministry Deep Dive, a religion show with 230 episodes published.
Travis Michael Fleming and Jeff Leonard sit down for an honest, thoughtful conversation about what it’s like to search for God when He feels distant—maybe even hard to find. Drawing from Leonard’s book Seekers in the Han
The conversation traces what feels like a real shift—Christian influence fading in the West while, at the same time, the church is growing in powerful ways across the Global South. Dr. Stanley points out that the Western
This conversation with Dr. Chantal Delsol, centered on her book Prosperity and Torment in France, gets at something really important—why people can have so much materially and still feel deeply unsatisfied. Drawing from
This conversation between Travis Michael Fleming and Brandon J. O’Brien really highlights the power and potential of smaller churches, drawing from O’Brien’s book The Strategically Small Church. It pushes back on the com
This episode really digs into the meaning of God’s Sabbath in the story of Creation. Travis Michael Fleming and James W. Skillen explore the idea that the story of history isn’t just about individual salvation—it’s much
Travis Michael Fleming, Mike Goheen, and Mark Sayers dig into some of the biggest thought barriers shaping our culture right now—especially around secularization and what it means for the future of the Christian faith. T
Travis Michael Fleming sits down with Michael O. Emerson for an honest and engaging conversation about Divided by Faith and the ongoing reality of racial division in the American church. Together, they unpack some of the
Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Derwin Gray discuss the multi-ethnic church and why it’s central to the Gospel. They explore how the church as a new creation community isn’t just a modern ministry strategy—it’s a deeply b
We’re back! Travis Michael Fleming talks with Brad Edwards about his book The Reason for Church and why politics has replaced the church as a primary source of meaning in modern life. They also discuss how the Boomer-era
Dr. Christopher J.H. Wright joins Travis to discuss the release of the second edition of his magisterial, "The Mission of God." They explore the evolving understanding of God's mission as articulated through Scripture, e
In today's conversation, Fleming and Bartholomew address the pressing issues facing ministry leaders today, particularly the challenge of navigating a fast-paced cultural landscape that often leaves little room for deep
The conversation between Travis and David W. Smith uncovers the often-unspoken yet pervasive power of money—specifically Mammon—in ministry today. Together, they probe how Mammon functions not just as personal greed but
Travis Michael Fleming sits down with Dr. Timothy Tennent for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about one of the most influential—and most overlooked—groups in America today: Indian Hindus. They’re not tucked away
In this episode, we dig into the significant impact Robert Schuller had on American Christianity, particularly in congregational life and the church growth movement. Schuller was a controversial figure whose legacy conti
Mike Goheen is back! In this episode, Travis sits down with Dr. Mike Goheen to discuss his new book, The Core of the Christian Faith: Living the Gospel for the Sake of the World. Together, they explore the urgent need fo
Today's conversation is about the modern need for integrating catechism into the discipleship process, particularly in light of the cultural pressures that seek to dilute the essence of the Christian faith. Travis Michae
Travis Michael Fleming and Kyle Strobel engage in an enlightening and fun conversation on prayer, delving into its complexities and the common misconceptions that often hinder genuine spiritual connection. Their conversa
Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Christian Smith continue their conversation on Dr. Smith's latest book, Why Religion Went Obsolete. They discuss how the decline of American traditional religion (i.e. Christianity) is not
In an insightful and thought-provoking dialogue, Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Christian Smith tackle the contentious issue of why traditional religion appears to be losing its grip on American society. Drawing from Dr.
Travis Michael Fleming and Dr. Paul D. Miller engage in a thought-provoking dialogue concerning the intricate dynamics of Christian nationalism and its implications for contemporary ministry. The face the difficult quest
Brian Stanley
historian and academic · University of Edinburgh
1 appearance on this show
Mark Sayers
Pastor · Red Church
2 appearances on this show
Derwin Gray
pastor and former NFL defensive back · Transformation Church
1 appearance on this show
Brad Edwards
Crime Victim Law Firm
1 appearance on this show
Trevin Wax
2 appearances on this show
Thomas West
candidate for Pittsburgh mayor
1 appearance on this show
Kyle Strobel
coauthor
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Christian Smith
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society · University of Notre Dame
2 appearances on this show
Paul D. Miller
professor · Georgetown
2 appearances on this show
Brett McCracken
senior editor · The Gospel Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Marcus Warner
Deeper Walk International
2 appearances on this show
Jim Wilder
therapist, theologian · Life Model Works
2 appearances on this show
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Ministry Deep Dive is hosted by Travis Michael Fleming. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 230 episodes.
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