The Tim Ahlman Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiring conversations that equip leaders to thrive in every vocation, inside and outside the church. With three primary focuses, this podcast dives deep into: Leadership : Learn from experts across diverse fields as we explore how their insights can shape and sustain a healthy culture in the local church and beyond. Over 60% of listeners expressed a desire for practical discussions on cultivating thriving environments—and that's exactly what these conversations will deliver. Learn : Engage in deep theological discussions with scholars who illuminate how Christ is revealed on every page of Scripture. Together, we’ll bridge theology to the realities of a post-Christian America, ensuring practical application for today’s world. This segment aligns closely with the themes of the American Reformation Podcast and resonates with the 60% of you who crave more exploration in this area. Live : Discover healthy habits that empower leaders in all vocations to become holistically healthy. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to lead not only with faith but also with physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Join Tim Ahlman as we navigate leadership, learning, and living with purpose, so you can lead with strength, wisdom, and a Christ-centered vision.
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June 10, 2026Episode 7455 min
Is AI Making Us Less Human? A Christian Take on Technology, Trust & the Future
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, communicate, learn, and even think about what it means to be human. But how should Christians respond?In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Rev. Dr. Joshua Hollmann, professor of systematic theology at Concordia University, St. Paul, to talk about AI, trust, technology, ethics, and the future of Christian life in a digital age.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
June 3, 2026Episode 7349 min
Are We Teaching Answers Instead of Jesus?
Rev. Dr. Mark Hoehner joins Tim to talk about Lutheran catechesis, testimony, liturgy, emotion, and why young people need more than memorized answers — they need to encounter Jesus through Scripture, doctrine, and the life of the church.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
May 27, 2026Episode 721 hr 4 min
When Visionary Leadership Goes Wrong
Visionary leadership can be a gift to the church — but without feedback, healthy systems, staff care, and grounded spiritual rhythms, vision can quietly become a burden for the people trying to follow it.In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Candice Hilse of Holy Business to talk about leadership development, organizational culture, and what churches can learn from healthy business practices without losing their biblical foundation.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
May 20, 2026Episode 711 hr 4 min
Truth, Tone, and the Future of Church Leadership
In this episode, Tim Ahlman talks with Bekah Buchterkirchen, author of Seeing in the Unseen, former seminary dean of students, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the podcast Truth & Tone.Find Bekah's Book and more!https://www.bekahbuck.com/bookhttps://www.bekahbuck.com/spiritual-practices-for-parents-guideWhat begins as a conversation about motherhood, the Psalms, and spiritual disciplines becomes a much deeper reflection on formation, church leadership, social media, joy, and how Christians can recover gracious discourse in a divided age.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
May 13, 2026Episode 701 hr 5 min
A Pastor’s Story of Trauma, Memory, and Healing in Christ
Pastor Kevin Scott joins the Tim Ahlman Podcast for a vulnerable and powerful conversation about church revitalization, mental health, childhood trauma, PTSD, dissociative amnesia, forgiveness, and the healing grace of Jesus.Together, Tim and Kevin discuss why mental health is still stigmatized in the church, why Christians should not be afraid of emotions, how trauma affects the brain, and how pastors and congregations can better support people who are carrying unseen wounds.If this conversation resonates with you, please leave a comment, share it with someone who may need encouragement, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, healing, and the future of the church.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
May 6, 2026Episode 691 hr 15 min
The LCMS Needs Repentance Before Reform | Dr. Stephen Oliver
The LCMS won’t reform until we stop saying “they” and start saying “we.”In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Rev. Dr. Stephen Oliver, a longtime missionary, theological educator, Navy chaplain, and New Testament professor at China Lutheran Seminary in Taiwan.⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️Dr. Oliver shares stories from his ministry journey — from parish ministry to Navy chaplaincy to decades of mission work in Taiwan — and reflects on what the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod can learn from global mission, theological formation, and humble Christian dialogue.At the heart of this conversation is a deeply Lutheran call to repentance. Dr. Oliver argues that real reform does not begin with blaming “them,” but with confessing that we are all saints and sinners. From mission practice to leadership culture, from theological education to pastoral formation, this conversation asks whether the LCMS can recover a healthier balance of truth and love, conviction and humility, doctrine and Christlike character.Tim and Dr. Oliver also discuss China Lutheran Seminary, Mission of Christ Network, LCMS mission dynamics, lay-led mission work, the priesthood of all believers, and the need for robust but charitable conversation inside the church.This is not a conversation about abandoning doctrine. It is a conversation about whether orthodox Lutheran theology is being practiced with the spirit of Jesus.Topics include:LCMS mission work, China Lutheran Seminary, Taiwan, Mission of Christ Network, Lutheran theology, repentance, pastoral formation, leadership humility, the priesthood of all believers, theological education, mission practice, and the future of the LCMS.Learn more about Mission of Christ Network:https://missionofchrist.org/Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
April 29, 2026Episode 6844 min
We’re Dividing the Church… And Calling It Faithfulness
In this episode of the Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Dr. Bruce Hartung—former seminary professor, counselor, and expert in family systems—to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing the Church today: polarization, anxiety in leadership, breakdown of empathy, and the subtle ways spiritual warfare is dividing believers.Drawing from decades of experience in pastoral care and leadership development, Dr. Hartung explains why:- Pastors today feel like they have a “target on their back”- Political identity is reshaping theological conversations- “Neural overload” is exhausting our ability to love people well- And why triangulation (gossip) is quietly destroying church unityThis conversation dives deep into family systems theory, anxious leadership, and the call for Christians to become truly countercultural—not just in belief, but in behavior.If you care about the future of the Church, pastoral health, or navigating conflict with wisdom and love—this episode is essential.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
April 22, 2026Episode 6752 min
Why Most Leaders Lose Their Curiosity (And How to Get It Back)
What if the biggest thing holding you back… is the phrase “I could never”?In this episode of the Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Dr. Cole Braun and Dr. Ryan Bredow to unpack a powerful mindset shift: “Why wouldn’t you?” — and how curiosity can transform your leadership, faith, and everyday life.From entrepreneurship and education to Ironmans and ministry, this conversation dives deep into:Why leaders lose curiosity over timeHow fear quietly limits your growthThe difference between boldness and recklessnessWhy identity in Christ unlocks real risk-takingAnd how small shifts in thinking can completely change your futureIf you’re feeling stuck, hesitant, or unsure of your next step — this episode will challenge and inspire you to think differently.Book: Why Wouldn’t You? How Curiosity Can Transform the Way You Live, Learn, and Growhttps://a.co/d/04OhiKeD👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, faith, and the future of the Church.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
April 15, 2026Episode 6652 min
Did God Leave a Message in the Stars? | Eric Eichinger
What is the Mazaroth? Did God leave a message in the stars? In this episode of The Tim Ahlman Podcast, Tim sits down with Rev. Eric Eichinger — pastor, author, and creative voice in the LCMS — to talk about his new theological thriller, Blood of the Mazaroth. Find It here: https://a.co/d/0euGdz7xThey explore the biblical mystery behind the Mazaroth in Job, the Magi, the resurrection of Jesus, biblical numerology, the descent into hell, Christian art, and why storytelling still matters for the Church today. They also get into Eric’s work connected to the Reagan film, his book on Eric Liddell, and how Christians can engage culture through beauty, imagination, and truth. If you care about theology, the resurrection, Lutheran thought, Christian storytelling, or the future of the arts in the Church, this is a rich conversation.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
April 8, 2026Episode 6545 min
Taboo Topics the Church Need to Talk About
Why are there certain topics Christians avoid talking about—especially in church?In this powerful conversation, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Mike Novotny to unpack the taboo topics that are quietly affecting thousands of believers every Sunday. From pornography and sexual sin to abuse, politics, and shame—this episode dives into the real struggles Christians face and why bringing them into the light is the only path to healing.Mike shares his personal story of addiction, the turning point that changed everything, and why honest confession within Christian community is so powerful. Together, they explore how Jesus addressed difficult topics head-on—and why the modern church must do the same.If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or unsure how to talk about hard things… this episode is for you.👉 See Mike's Book here: https://www.taboobook.org/Support the showWatch Us On Youtube! Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current!(LCMS Current Events Newsletter)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent
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