The Glass House

Ministry Leaders and their families live in a “glass house”—an environment where they are left vulnerable to the stress of ministry, the criticism of others, and feel the spotlight on their personal weaknesses. Lifeway's "The Glass House" is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don't feel permission to talk about. Listeners who work in the trenches of church life will feel seen and gain tools to navigate ministry and life. Those who live outside this "glass house" will better understand what it's like to dwell there. Join Ben and Lynley Mandrell for these shockingly confessional—yet redemptive—conversations.

The Glass House is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Glass House, a religion show with 150 episodes published.

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  148. A New Chapter: Reflecting on 148 Episodes of The Glass House

  Aug 4, 202529 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>How do you know when it’s time to step into something new, and trust God with the unknown?</b></p><p>In this special episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell take a heartfelt look back on their journey through 148 episodes as they prepare to step into a new season of ministry at Bellevue Baptist Church.</p><p>With honesty and gratitude, they share the story behind their transition, from pivotal conversations to a deeply personal moment at a funeral that reignited their calling to the local church. They re...

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  147. What to Do When You Fear the Finish Line

  Jul 28, 202540 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Join us today for an inspiring sermon from Ben that he preached recently at Longhollow Church. </p><p><br/></p><p>The Grace Bible: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/csb-grace-bible-for-kids-hardcover-dyslexia-friendly-M00101447/005849714</p>

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  146. Understanding Generations: Crossover with Etch Next Gen Podcast

  Jul 21, 202551 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Have you ever stopped to think about how different generations view the world, the church, and even the gospel? In kids ministry, we often focus on reaching the next generation—but understanding where they've come from and who’s come before them is just as important. Every generation brings its own values, challenges, and perspectives to the table, and as ministry leaders, we have the opportunity—and responsibility—to bridge those gaps.</p><p>Chuck Peters and Jana Magruder unpack the unique characteristics of each generation—from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to Gen X...

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  145. Building a Healthy Staff Culture in Ministry

  Jul 14, 202525 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>What’s it really like to work on your team - and what kind of culture are you creating as a leader?</p><p>In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive into the heartbeat of every organization: staff culture. Whether you're leading a small team or serving on a large church staff, the environment you create - or tolerate - impacts everything.</p><p>Ben and Lynley walk through several guiding principles that shape healthy, high-functioning teams. They discuss the importance of direct communication, collaborative spirit, investment in community, clarity in leadership, fl...

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  144. Accountability, Grace, and Growth — Revisiting John Wesley’s Holy Club Questions

  Jul 7, 202520 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Are you inviting the kind of accountability into your life that leads to real spiritual growth - or are you simply going through the motions?</p><p>In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell explore the timeless wisdom of John Wesley’s Holy Club questions and how they can still shape the spiritual lives of modern ministry leaders. Originally crafted for deep self-reflection and community accountability, these questions spark a conversation about the delicate balance between discipline and grace.</p><p>Ben and Lynley reflect on the value of asking ourselves tough spiritual qu...

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