
Churches started competing…
The guys continue the discussion on the Shock Absorber about the effect the pursuit of professionalism has had on churches. Do churches need to create an appealing 'product'?

Experimentation over professionalism
They guys get Stu's reaction to the Jesus Revolution movie and discuss some of the lessons about church planting, gospel opportunities and welcoming failures

Blow up some rockets in the midst of gospel opportunities
Jai (Planting Pastor) and Brayden, (Arts and Student Pastor) join Joel for a peek behind the curtain at Soul Revival Church by bringing ideas discussed as a staff team straight onto the podcast.

The Friendship Recession?
The friendship recession appears to be a real thing, but what are the causes of it?

Reconciliation, a friendship recession, capitalism, communism and the battle of ideas
From discussions around Easter to reconciliation, friendship recession, capitalism, communism and the battle of ideas, the guys discuss how in a world of so much change, there aren't ministry problems, but a plethora of gospel opportunities...

There's nothing stopping us being friends, Jesus died for us
Ethan and Joel talk about Slow Horses and dive deep into the impact Jesus has on friendships and church.

Do we still want to be friends?
The Shock Absorber is back! What impact will ChatGPT and AI will have? Stu also challenges the staff team on the value of being friends.

Delight in relationships before implementing new systems
It’s our final episode of the Momentum in Ministry season

Is 'the Big Mo' achievable whilst avoiding the creep of blind erosion and resistance?
What are the common factors of momentum?

Innovation Requires Straddling the Line Between Resistance and Non-stop Change
Church isn't sedentary, it's dynamic in it's very nature

Creating A Culture of Excellence That's Theologically and Biblically Driven
A culture of excellence differs from a church context to a business or corporate setting

Vision requires passionate leadership, mission & discipleship
Vision comes from God and passionate leadership

Is Ministry a Choice Between Friendship and Efficiency?
To build momentum in ministry, look first to build momentum in relationships.

Is It Time for a Ministry Wake-Up Call?
What models create an environment where a crisis moment is not needed in the church?

Legacy leaders are evangelical, long term, passionate and show unconditional love
What we can learn from Queen Elizabeth about legacy leadership

What Types of Growth Are Actually Healthy For A Church?
The term growth is inevitably linked to momentum.


BONUS: 250 People Go Away for a Whole Week?
The Shock Absorber is back with a bonus episode on a Soul Revival institution - Week Away


So What Did Happen to Evangelism?
Tim and Joel close out the fifth season on Whatever Happened to Evangelism?