• How to Get Things Done
    Mar 5 2024

    In this episode, Mark Wilson discusses seven ways to move from ideas and intentions to actually getting something accomplished.

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    9 mins
  • Navigating Transition: Time to Go or Time to Grow?
    Dec 6 2023

    In this episode, Mark Wilson explores the tensions associated with ministry transition and provides some questions to ask yourself if you are pondering whether or not it is time for you to leave.

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    17 mins
  • Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 5 (Jalapenos, Honey, and Invitational Benedictions)
    Nov 8 2023

    This episode concludes the "Preach to Reach" series in the Purple Fish Podcast by examining the tone of sermons in thriving churches. Do pastors in thriving churches water down their sermons to tickle itching ears or do they take another approach?  It also investigates the way these sermons conclude with a call to do something -- a beginning.  As Charles Finney declared, "Preach for a verdict!"

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    12 mins
  • Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 4 (Enter the Text and Bring Passionate Proclamation)
    Oct 27 2023

    In this brief episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues unpacking his homiletic research by discussing how preachers in thriving congregations engage with the text and proclaim biblical Truth.

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    8 mins
  • Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality), Part 3, Name The Pain & Define the Problem
    Sep 26 2023

    In this episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues to unpack his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations by investigating how preachers can connect and draw meaning from the pain/struggle of their listeners.

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    9 mins
  • Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality, Part 2 (Homiletic Authority)
    Sep 13 2023

    In this episode, Mark Wilson shares insights gained from his research into preaching practices of thriving churches regarding the preacher's believability and authority.

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    10 mins
  • Preach to Reach: Preaching for Congregational Vitality
    Aug 22 2023

    In this episode, Mark Wilson summarizes his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations and lists seven common factors he discovered.

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    11 mins
  • People Are Not Projects!
    Jul 27 2023

    In this episode, Mark Wilson reminds us that conversion usually happens through a process and provides helpful insight for guiding seekers towards faith in their spiritual journey.

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    12 mins