http://www.alban.org/conversation.aspx?id=4738 en-us Copyright 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 The Alban Institute A collection of Alban podcasts including interviews with Alban authors, seminar leaders, and consultants A collection of Alban podcasts including interviews with Alban authors, seminar leaders, and consultants The Alban Institute dpratt@alban.org no Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://blogs/law.harvard.edu/tech/rss dpratt@alban.org (David Pratt) The Alban Institute Lewis Saylor, a disaster preparedness consultantant based in Northern Virginia, describes the value of having a disaster continuity plan for your congregation, who should be involved in the plan, and how having a plan in place provides multiple benefits. Lewis Saylor, a disaster preparedness consultantant based in Northern Virginia, describes the value of having a disaster continuity plan for your congregation, who should be involved in the plan, and how having a plan in place provides multiple benefits. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Lewis_Saylor.mp3 Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 12:56 The Alban Institute Brad Agry, a consultant and coach, describes the challenges of time management for congregational leaders and offers some tips for changing the way you approach your day. Brad Agry, a consultant and coach, describes the challenges of time management for congregational leaders and offers some tips for changing the way you approach your day. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Brad_Agry.mp3 Thursday, 01 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 14:29 The Alban Institute Susan Nienaber discusses how conflict in a congregation isn't always a negative, plus, what she will cover in two upcoming webinars. Susan Nienaber discusses how conflict in a congregation isn't always a negative, plus, what she will cover in two upcoming webinars. http://drop.io/uik3j1o/media/audio Thursday, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 14:00 The Alban Institute Ken McFayden discusses his book Strategic Leadership for a Change: Facing Our Losses, Finding Our Future. He describes how leaders can help congregational members face their grief and sense of loss that comes with change. Ken McFayden discusses his book Strategic Leadership for a Change: Facing Our Losses, Finding Our Future. He describes how leaders can help congregational members face their grief and sense of loss that comes with change. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Ken_McFayden.mp3 Thursday, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:51 The Alban Institute Dick Hester and Kelli Walker Jones share what they have learned about clergy narrative groups and the power of knowing your story. They are the authors of Know Your Story and Lead with It. Dick Hester and Kelli Walker Jones share what they have learned about clergy narrative groups and the power of knowing your story. They are the authors of Know Your Story and Lead with It. http://www.alban.org/media/KnowYourStory.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT 15:04 The Alban Institute Rev. Dr. Ron Warren of Lutheran Disaster Response, discusses the vital role congregations play in responding to natural disasters. Rev. Dr. Ron Warren of Lutheran Disaster Response, discusses the vital role congregations play in responding to natural disasters. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/ronwarren.mp3 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT 11:51 The Alban Institute Paul Galbreath, on a visit to Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church in Shepherdstown, West Viriginia, describes the power and significance of communion prayer as an integral aspect of the communal worship experience. Paul Galbreath, on a visit to Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church in Shepherdstown, West Viriginia, describes the power and significance of communion prayer as an integral aspect of the communal worship experience. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/paulgalbreath.mp3 Mon, 04 May 2009 09:30:00 GMT 14:28 The Alban Institute Authors and church consultants Kim and Gary Shockley discuss their new book, "Imagining Church: Seeing Hope in a World of Change." They share their perspectives on how congregations can use the power of imagination to discern what God is calling them to be. Authors and church consultants Kim and Gary Shockley discuss their new book, "Imagining Church: Seeing Hope in a World of Change." They share their perspectives on how congregations can use the power of imagination to discern what God is calling them to be. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/imagining.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 13:56 The Alban Institute Alban's Richard Bass, director of publishing, and Wayne Floyd, education manager, discuss the Alban Roundtable. Alban's Richard Bass, director of publishing, and Wayne Floyd, education manager, discuss the Alban Roundtable. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/roundtable.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:37 The Alban Institute An excerpt from a previously recorded Webinar with Michael Durall, author of "Creating Congregations of Generous People." An excerpt from a previously recorded Webinar with Michael Durall, author of "Creating Congregations of Generous People." http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Durall.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 06:12 The Alban Institute Dr. William Kondrath, author of God's Tapestry:Understanding and Celebrating Differences, discusses how differences are a source for congregational vitality. He describes the barriers to embracing multiculturalism and an awareness and acceptance of differences in congregations. Dr. William Kondrath, author of God's Tapestry:Understanding and Celebrating Differences, discusses how differences are a source for congregational vitality. He describes the barriers to embracing multiculturalism and an awareness and acceptance of differences in congregations. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/kondrath.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:23 The Alban Institute Lynne Baab, author of Reaching Out in a Networked World, discusses her new book, and how congregations communicate their values and identity through their Web site and other communications vehicles. Lynne Baab, author of Reaching Out in a Networked World, discusses her new book, and how congregations communicate their values and identity through their Web site and other communications vehicles. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/lynnebaab.mp3 Wed, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:08 The Alban Institute A conversation with Spencer Burke, founder of the Ooze, an online community engaged in an ongoing conversation about faith and the emerging church, and Ooze media and marketing specialist Jon Irvine. A conversation with Spencer Burke, founder of the Ooze, an online community engaged in an ongoing conversation about faith and the emerging church, and Ooze media and marketing specialist Jon Irvine. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/theooze.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT 11:44 The Alban Institute David Pratt interviews long time journalist Dan Wooding on the significance of the Jordan River site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and how the site relates to interfaith dialogue. David Pratt interviews long time journalist Dan Wooding on the significance of the Jordan River site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and how the site relates to interfaith dialogue. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Danwooding.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT 08:02 The Alban Institute John Berntsen, author of the new Alban book "Cross-Shaped Leadership: The Rough and Tumble of Parish Practice", describes a form of leadership that draws on theology and challenges popular notions of “visionary” leadership. John Berntsen, author of the new Alban book "Cross-Shaped Leadership: The Rough and Tumble of Parish Practice", describes a form of leadership that draws on theology and challenges popular notions of “visionary” leadership. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/john_berntsen.mp3 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:30:00 GMT 16:24 The Alban Institute James P. Wind and David Wood discuss the implications of the Alban special report, Becoming A Pastor: Reflections on the Transition into Ministry. James P. Wind and David Wood discuss the implications of the Alban special report, Becoming A Pastor: Reflections on the Transition into Ministry. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Transition%20Into%20Ministry.mp3 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:30:00 GMT 22:38 The Alban Institute Howard E. Friend discusses contemplative activism, what it means and how it can help congregations and their leaders find inner strength and resilience. Howard E. Friend discusses contemplative activism, what it means and how it can help congregations and their leaders find inner strength and resilience. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/howardfriend.mp3 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT 19:50 Podcasts The Alban Institute Paul Clayton discusses his new book, Called for Life: Finding Meaning in Retirement. Retirement sounds like an ending, but since as much as one third of life may remain after retirement, it is also a beginning. Clayton discusses how calling is more than vocation. Paul Clayton discusses his new book, Called for Life: Finding Meaning in Retirement. Retirement sounds like an ending, but since as much as one third of life may remain after retirement, it is also a beginning. Clayton discusses how calling is more than vocation. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/paul%20clayton.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT 09:20 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban senior consultant Dan Hotchkiss discusses how congregational boards can be more effective. Dan is currrently writing an Alban book on governance, which should be published at the end of the year. Alban senior consultant Dan Hotchkiss discusses how congregational boards can be more effective. Dan is currrently writing an Alban book on governance, which should be published at the end of the year. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Governance_podcast.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:15:00 GMT 14:43 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban author George M. Hillman, Jr., talks about his book "Ministry Greenhouse: Cultivating Environments for Practical Learning." Alban author George M. Hillman, Jr., talks about his book "Ministry Greenhouse: Cultivating Environments for Practical Learning." http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/ministrygreenhouse.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:30:00 GMT 13:16 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban Research manager Larry Golemon discusses the Narrative Leadership project followed by group discussion on the power of story and the language we use to talk about story. Alban Research manager Larry Golemon discusses the Narrative Leadership project followed by group discussion on the power of story and the language we use to talk about story. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/narrative_crg_1.mp3 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT 23:13 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban Research manager Larry Golemon discusses the Narrative Leadership project followed by group discussion on the power of story and the language we use to talk about story. Alban Research manager Larry Golemon discusses the Narrative Leadership project followed by group discussion on the power of story and the language we use to talk about story. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/narrative%20leadership_2.mp3 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:00 GMT 28:23 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban author and seminar leader Jane Vennard talks about her upcoming Alban seminar "Becoming a Praying Congregation: he Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice." July 15–17, 2008 at the Inn on Broadway, Rochester, New York. Alban author and seminar leader Jane Vennard talks about her upcoming Alban seminar "Becoming a Praying Congregation: he Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice." July 15–17, 2008 at the Inn on Broadway, Rochester, New York. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/AP_praying_congregation.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:54:00 GMT 08:19 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban senior consultant Larry Peers talks about the upcoming Alban seminar "Finishing Strong, Ending Well: Faithfully Completing a Ministry Career." November 11–13, 2008 at the La Casa de Maria, Santa Barbara, California. Alban senior consultant Larry Peers talks about the upcoming Alban seminar "Finishing Strong, Ending Well: Faithfully Completing a Ministry Career." November 11–13, 2008 at the La Casa de Maria, Santa Barbara, California. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/finishingstrong_endingwell_podcast(1).mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT 05:15 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban Senior Consultant Susan Beaumont talks about her upcoming seminar: "Stepping Up to Supervision: Basics of Leading Staff Teams" and answers some questions about the challenges of supervision. Alban Senior Consultant Susan Beaumont talks about her upcoming seminar: "Stepping Up to Supervision: Basics of Leading Staff Teams" and answers some questions about the challenges of supervision. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/stepping_up.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:36 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban Senior Consultant Larry Peers shares how appreciative inquiry offers a powerful alternative to the typical problem solving mode. He will be leading the seminar "Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Approach to Purposeful Congregational Change," June 10 -12 at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, California. Alban Senior Consultant Larry Peers shares how appreciative inquiry offers a powerful alternative to the typical problem solving mode. He will be leading the seminar "Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Approach to Purposeful Congregational Change," June 10 -12 at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, California. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Appreciative%20Inquiry.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:27 Podcasts The Alban Institute Alban Senior Consultant Dan Hotchkiss reads his article on conflicts of interest. Alban Senior Consultant Dan Hotchkiss reads his article on conflicts of interest. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/Dan%20Hotchkiss_Conflicts%20of%20interest.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:20:00 GMT 11:04 Podcasts The Alban Institute Gil Rendle, long time Alban Consultant and author, talks about his upcoming Alban seminar Leading Change in Congregations: Insights, Strategies, and Techniques. The smeinar will be held March 4 - 6, 2008 at La Casa de Maria retreat center in Santa Barbara, California. Gil Rendle, long time Alban Consultant and author, talks about his upcoming Alban seminar Leading Change in Congregations: Insights, Strategies, and Techniques. The smeinar will be held March 4 - 6, 2008 at La Casa de Maria retreat center in Santa Barbara, California. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/gil%20rendle_Leading%20Change.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:20:00 GMT 8:11 Podcasts The Alban Institute A conversation with Alban senior consultant Alice Mann discussing her upcoming seminar on congregational consulting, covering foundational practices and perspectives. March 10-14, 2008. A conversation with Alban senior consultant Alice Mann discussing her upcoming seminar on congregational consulting, covering foundational practices and perspectives. March 10-14, 2008. http://www.alban.org/uploadedFiles/Alban/podcasts/alicemann_consultingforvitalcongregations.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:20:00 GMT 11:04 Podcasts The Alban Institute A conversation with Susan Nienaber discussing her upcoming seminar "Conflict Over the Leadership of the Pastor: When the Call is at Risk" - Mar 4–6, 2008 A conversation with Susan Nienaber discussing her upcoming seminar "Conflict Over the Leadership of the Pastor: When the Call is at Risk" - Mar 4–6, 2008 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/SueNienaber_conflict_leadership.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT 14:27 Podcasts The Alban Institute A conversation with George Thompson discussing his new book. He describes a new model for thinking about your congregation's identity and place in the world. A conversation with George Thompson discussing his new book. He describes a new model for thinking about your congregation's identity and place in the world. http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/GeorgeThompson.mp3 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT 16:34 Podcasts The Alban Institute A conversation with Ed White discussing his upcoming seminar "Disciple-Making Communities" - Jan 22–24, 2008 A conversation with Ed White discussing his upcoming seminar "Disciple-Making Communities" - Jan 22–24, 2008 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/Disciple%20Making%20Communities.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT 8:24 Podcasts The Alban Institute A conversation with Doug Bixby discussing his new book and the concept of imperfect churches, how "I'm not okay, and you're not okay." A conversation with Doug Bixby discussing his new book and the concept of imperfect churches, how "I'm not okay, and you're not okay." http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/dougbixby.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT 11:00 Podcasts The Alban Institute An interview with author Gary Shockley discussing his new book, and his journery from success-oriented drivenness to a significance-oriented, meandering style of life and leadership. An interview with author Gary Shockley discussing his new book, and his journery from success-oriented drivenness to a significance-oriented, meandering style of life and leadership. http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/Garyshockley.mp3 Wed, 5 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT 18:18 Podcasts The Alban Institute An interview with Alban consultant Susan Nienaber discussing her upcoming seminar "Emotional Intelligence" - Jan 15-17, 2008 An interview with Alban consultant Susan Nienaber discussing her upcoming seminar "Emotional Intelligence" - Jan 15-17, 2008 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/Emotional_Intelligence.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:00:00 GMT 6:38 Podcasts The Alban Institute An interview with Alban consultant Ed White discussing his upcoming seminar "Health, Holiness, and Hospitality" - Oct 1-3, 2007 An interview with Alban consultant Ed White discussing his upcoming seminar "Health, Holiness, and Hospitality" - Oct 1-3, 2007 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/HealthHolinessHospitality.mp3 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:00:00 GMT 7:26 Podcasts The Alban Institute An interview with Alban consultant Larry Peers discussing his upcoming seminar "Finishing Strong, Ending Well" - Nov 7-9 2007 An interview with Alban consultant Larry Peers discussing his upcoming seminar "Finishing Strong, Ending Well" - Nov 7-9 2007 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/finishingstrong_endingwell_podcast.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT 5:40 Podcasts The Alban Institute An interview with Alban consultant Larry Peers discussing his upcoming seminar "Balancing Your Ministry, Renewing Your Life" - Sep 25-27 2007 An interview with Alban consultant Larry Peers discussing his upcoming seminar "Balancing Your Ministry, Renewing Your Life" - Sep 25-27 2007 http://www.alban.org/uploadedfiles/Alban/podcasts/Balancingyourministry.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT 6:54 Podcasts