Change Makers - Becoming an Irresistible Community

by Kelly Lippenholz and Susan Aldridge

Imagine a community that is the most loving place on earth. Wouldn't you want to be a part of that? Our communities have been under attack the past few years when gathering became risky. But community is vital for our health - mentally, emotionally, spiritually and even physically. Join us as we explore what makes a community irresistible and learn how to create that in your neighborhood, church, or anywhere!

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • BONUS - Kelly & Susan Model the Community Temperature Reading

    BONUS - Kelly & Susan Model the Community Temperature Reading

    Listen or watch as Kelly & Susan model how to use the Community Temperature Reading skill in real time. This is a great way to start a conversation with someone that you need better communication with.

  • Episode 8: Establish a Rule of Life

    Episode 8: Establish a Rule of Life

    Now that you've learned some of the practices and skills for creating a great community around you - in your small group, family, or workplace - it's time to plan how you will incorporate all of that into your daily life. Listen as we share our Rule of Life with you so that you can make a plan!

  • Episode 7: The Ladder of Integrity - Leaning in to Conflict

    Episode 7: The Ladder of Integrity - Leaning in to Conflict

    This skill will change the way you handle conflict in every relationship. The Ladder of Integrity helps you clarify your values and understand your feelings before walking into a difficult conversation. Use this skill to prepare for conflict and you'll never dread it again!

  • Incarnational Listening

    Incarnational Listening

    In this week's episode, we are chatting with Nicholas Amato about the idea of Incarnational Listening. Simply put, incarnationally listening is listening with the heart of Jesus. Listening this way means we avoid judging, reacting, or sharing our own related stories. We seek to understand, we reflect back what we hear. If we are to be fully devoted followers of Jesus, loving others is a top priority, and listening to others is a way to love them well.

  • Exploring Emotions

    Exploring Emotions

    In this episode, we are talking to Daniel Miller about exploring emotions that might be holding us back in our leadership. Emotional Intelligence involves looking into how we are feeling and evaluating how those feelings predict our behavior. Jesus had a full sense of exactly who he was. If we are to be fully devoted followers of Jesus, then we also want to know how we are as a whole person - which includes knowing our emotional health. This practice will give us the courage to live out God's plan for us.