The SALT Impact Podcast

SALT Book 2: Session 6

We've all been in a small group where uncomfortable situations arise. How do we manage the over-talker, the silent person or the know-it-all in ourselves and others to ensure a healthy relational culture? This and much more is the subject of this week's podcast.

SALT Book 2: Session 5

In this episode we talk about why times of corporate prayer are important to the growth of our small groups, and how this principle is clearly illustrated in God's word. Yet, how do we respond to those who are very uncomfortable with praying out loud and encourage them take small steps to growing in this area?

SALT Book 2: Session 4

Developing good discussions are key to leading a small group. So what are the how-to's of small group leadership? It's important that we learn to be the "guide from the side" and not the "sage from the stage." We will dig into how to ask good questions that inquire to draw out knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

SALT Book 2: Session 3

What makes a good small group leader? In this episode we discuss the habits we must nurture and practice the very same habits Jesus modeled for us in the Bible. We will also learn from Paul and the early Christians to show us why these habits are important to effectual leadership.

SALT Book 2: Session 2

Welcome back to this week's episode of the SALT podcast. Have you ever wondered what the qualities of a good small group leader are? Well, according to the Bible it depends on character and how we live our lives. In this way, it more about who we are and how we conduct our lives in order that we can model it for others.

SALT Book 2: Session 1

In this episode we discuss what it means to build community and how leaders are to set the example and model the new life in Christ.

SALT Book 1: Session 8

In this final episode of SALT Book I, we cover session eight. We discuss competencies and why they are important for Christ-centered spiritual leadership. We discuss what commitments we need to continually grow in the competencies necessary to become a Living Impact.

SALT Book1: Session 7

SALT Book1: Session 6

We are called by God to lead skillfully, but that takes both knowledge and practice. Leading a good discussion is both a skill and an artform that requires continual practice and personal assessment. We discuss how asking questions is the way Jesus leads others and how we can emulate that in our lives. Pastor Mike discusses the Socratic method and why this is key to being an effective leader and helping others have epiphanies about God and His Word.

SALT Book1: Session 5

In this episode, we delve into the subject of "my responsiveness to the Holy Spirit," and what the role of the Holy Spirit is as I mature in the Gospel and its implications. Who is the Holy Spirit? How do I hear Him? What is the role He plays in my transformation and sanctification? These and many more questions will be explored in this podcast.