Transforming Mission Leadercast With Tim Bias & Sara Thomas

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." - Matthew 5:10-12 As we conclude this series on the Beatitudes, we end with a tough one. If you're thinking, "How are the persecuted blessed?" Or if you think it's an invitation to find a way to be persecuted, listen in to explore the depth and breadth of this scripture. Christ-centered leaders will walk away with a reminder that your leadership does not depend upon persecution or praise. Your leadership depends upon your trust in Jesus. You'll also explore what the tension between the church and the world might mean. We invite you to consider whenever tension ceases to exist between the church and the world, one of two things has happened. Either the world has

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9) Explore what it means to be a peacemaker and how God empowers us at our baptism to be peacemakers. Then, be reminded of several ways the peace of Christ is embodied in the life and leadership of the church.  You are called one of God's beloved. Did you know that also empowers you to be a peacemaker? Learn more and listen to other episodes in this series at transformingmission.org/269

The word “mercy” has its root in the Hebrew word “hesed.” A word used in the Old Testament to express the unique quality of the love and mercy of God. It means to identify with the suffering of others. To go through something with another person. To enter another person’s problems or dilemma with understanding and acceptance. As Jesus followers, we have experienced “hesed” in and through Jesus. To be merciful then is to identify with the suffering of others, to empathize, and to be generous. This is the sixth episode in a series on the Beatitudes. Find these episodes on the podcast page at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

Is it better to be right or righteous? As citizens of the new order God's creating in our midst, are you hungering and thirsting for a life of righteousness or only seeking to be right? Listen to explore the meaning of this beatitude from the Gospel of Matthew. Find all the episodes in this series at https://transformingmission.org/podcast  

In part four of the Beatitudes and Leadership series we explore, "blessed are the meek." Liste to explore the different ways meek appears in scripture, what it means for your life and leadership, as well as misconceptions we have about those who are meek. Learn more at https://transformingmission.org/podcast. This series begins with episode 263. You're listening to episode 266.

In episode three on the beatitudes, explore what "blessed are they who mourn" has to do with life and leadership. You'll hear three ways that people mourn alongside stories to encourage you as a Christ-centered leader. To learn more and access other episodes in this series, head to https://transformingmission.org/podcast. Episode 263 - Blessed are the poor in spirit Episode 264 - Blessed are the pure in heart Episode 265 - Blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 grounds this episode and guides us in an exploration of what it means to be blessed when your heart is pure. In Matthew, the invitation is to live a holy and righteous life. To be pure in heart is to make room in your life for all of Jesus' friends. Learn more about this series and explore the scripture mentioned in Episode 264 at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

The beatitudes are often quoted scriptures. Explore what being blessed means in scripture and how as Christ-centered leaders the beatitudes impact your life and leadership. Each week of this series we look at a different beatitude and explore how it applies to Christ-centered leaders. Learn more at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

Start the year exploring five questions to help you center your prayer life for 2023. Learn more at https://transformingmission.org/262

The hope of God with Us is the message of Christmas. In this episode, explore a familiar passage of scripture often read on Christmas eve and be reminded, God is with you. To find resources for this episode, go to Episode 261 on the podcast page at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

The hope of God with Us is a four-part series during Advent. This week, the focus is on Matthew 11:2-11 Read the scripture, prayer and reflection questions for this week at https://transformingmission.org/podcast This is Episode 260.

This advent, the podcast explores what it means to live with the hope of Christ. As a leader, how will Christ’s hope guide you this Advent season? We’re exploring time-honored scriptures of the season along with a couple of scriptures that may surprise you. This Advent, live with the “Hope of God with Us”.  This second week of Advent, we invite you to explore the purpose and meaning of new beginnings - especially the new beginnings that take place at baptism. What new thing is God birthing in you this season.  Find the show notes with the scripture and prayer at https://transformingmission.org/259

This advent, explore the hope of God with us. Look to Matthew 24 and explore the ways we're invited to stay alert as Christian leaders. Staying alert isn't only about the second coming of Christ. It's about Christ coming to us again and again each day. Find hope in Jesus as you listen, reflect, pray, and respond to God's presence. Find more information at https://transformingmission.org/podcast

The question behind the question of leadership explores the difference between positional leadership often driven by ego and the role of the shepherd leader we experience in scripture. As a church leader, Jesus is at the center of who we are and how we lead. As a Jesus follower, the question isn't, "How will I lead?" The question is, "How will I care for these sheep?" Learn more at https://transformingmission.org/257

The question behind the question seeks to respond to the questions emerging today for Christ-centered leaders. This week we're exploring the question of suffering and overwhelm by looking to Nehemiah. Nehemiah's response to suffering and overwhelm was prayerful, strategic, and direct. Explore the scripture and other highlights from the episode on the shownotes page at https://transformingmission.org/podcast You're looking for Episode 256.

Church leadership is exciting, challenging, and filled with questions. In this podcast, the question behind the question seeks to explore how Christian leaders address, guide, and lead others through the questions we're facing today. Often, the question that is verbally asked is not the question that needs to be addressed. In this first episode of this miniseries, we explore the question for leaders behind the question of grief and identify the starting place to lead when you and others are experiencing loss. Focused on church leaders and pastors, you can find more at transformingmission.org/podcast. Look for Episode 255: the question behind the question

Explore the context and relationship of church leadership. Consider how church leadership is filled with joy, blessing, and overseeing others in ministry. Then focus your leadership on following Jesus. Read detailed show notes at https://transformingmission.org/254

Leader or leadership is a complex word in scripture. It's translated in numerous ways. Sometimes leader is translated as a position or title, sometimes it is in reference to a birthright, and still others it is an action. Explore the context and relationship of leadership in the Old and New Testaments. See how the similarities and differences bring leadership to life.  Then, join us next week as we look at church leadership.  Listen to this episode, explore the scripture references, and subscribe to our weekly email on the show notes page at https://transformingmission.org/253

We're continuing the series, Words that Matter, with the most important word of all...love.  Throughout the Old and New Testaments, love is an action. It animates the actions of disciples and gives us a guiding purpose for our life and ministry.  Church leaders, pastors, and followers of Jesus... remember: they will know you are Christians by your love.  Read more at https://TransformingMission.org/podcast.

In this episode, explore the meaning and message of the word hope. Words that Matter is a mini-series about important words to Jesus followers. This episode focuses on hope in the context of the Old and New Testaments. Find scripture references and show notes at: https://transformingmission.org/251