Kyle and Chris sit down for a Bible and Theology heavy conversation, trying to answer the question: what is it that we want our church to take-away from their experience of Christmas? Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Preaching Minister) and

How to Help Your Church Grieve During the Holidays (with Kate Blackshear) | #33 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

Dec 8th, 2016 47m 42s

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to a loss any kind. The holidays are going to trigger grief for many in your church. Even the most well-meaning, Jesus-loving folks may find themselves ill-equipped to respond. This episode features Kate

20 Ways to Deal with a Stressful Holiday Get-Together | #32 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

Nov 23rd, 2016 51m 3s

Why is that holidays can be so hard? Is it the political tension still in the air? Is it old family grudges? Bad food? Whatever the problem is, it’s compounded by a lack of imagination and planning. If you want to have a great Thanksgiving and

Six Tips for Creating Positive Environments | #31 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

Nov 17th, 2016 46m 53s

Ministry happens within an environment. If that environment isn’t positive, then there’s no way people with learn to be more like Jesus. With the tension of the holidays and the post-election fallout upon us, creating a positive environment in

Elections, Church Membership, Johnny Cash and Wolverine | #30 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

Nov 7th, 2016 48m 57s

It’s a teaser! A big brainstorming session to discuss the upcoming season. You’ll hear thoughts on pre-school. the Logan trailer, the Election and what it means for churches to create a sense of belonging. Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Pr

Wes Woodell: Immature Apostles, Finding Your Fit and Getting the Help You Need | #29 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

Jul 1st, 2016 35m 9s

“Always be in Kindergarten.” That’s the advice Wes Woodell gives on how he went from a dysfunctional Campus Ministry to making disciples who plant new churches. Get a glimpse of Wes’s whirlwind journey, and be inspired to get the help you need

Neediness, People-Pleasing and Getting Over Ourselves | #28 Tear Gas and Gumdrops

Jun 17th, 2016 44m 36s

Live from Pepperdine, Chris and Kyle discuss Enneagram, people pleasing and their slow process of getting over themselves in order to focus on ministry and mission. Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Young Adults and future Preaching Minister)

Mandy Smith on Learning How to Be Vulnerable | #27 Tear Gas and Gumdrops

Jun 1st, 2016 42m 20s

Queen of the Podcasts, Mandy Smith joins us to discuss how her Tear Gas Moment taught her how to be comfortable in her calling to pastoral leadership. You can learn a lot more about this in her most recent book The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human

Just a Couple of Amateur Sermonsmiths | #26 Tear Gas and Gumdrops

May 17th, 2016 54m 59s

There’s a really good podcast about the art of Sermon Prep called Sermonsmith. This is not it. You should subscribe to Sermonsmith. In this episode, two new-ish preachers reflect on why sermons are different than other public speaking. They als

Caleb Borchers: What to Do When You’re Called to Plant a Church, but Not Ready For It | #25 Tear Gas & Gumdrops

May 2nd, 2016 47m 24s

Often, when people talk about church planting, especially among the unchurched, it’s with a rah–rah zeal. But the truth is, it’s really hard, and not many people know how to do it. In this episode Kyle Sapp (Preacher) and Chris Morton (Church P

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