The One Thing Podcast
1) Replay: 310 How Do I Rest? Seven Types of Rest
A replay from your favourite episodes and coming at a timely part of the year:Derek and Scott look at the work of Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith on different types of rest.1. Physical RestGiving your body a ...Show More
2) 433 What 84 churches taught us about evangelism
We unpack findings from a recent survey of 84 churches across 10 denominations. The data is more encouraging than many expect — but it also exposes where momentum slows and why some churches see more ...Show More
3) 432 When church software becomes a ministry liability — and what to do about it
Choosing a Church Management System (CMS) is a ministry decision, not just a technical one.In this episode, Toby Neal (Lead Pastor of Vine Church, Sydney) shares what he learned while evaluating and c...Show More
432 When church software becomes a ministry liability — and what to do about it
25:50 | Dec 8th, 2025
4) 431 When governance becomes a growth barrier
Nobody signs up for ministry to get excited about governance, but ignore it and you'll end up running in circles. In this episode we dive into the practical side of governance in ministry, why it matt...Show More
5) 430 What if you're the one without emotional intelligence?
If the emotional side of ministry keeps catching you off guard, it’s worth paying attention to what that might reveal about your own emotional intelligence. Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs look at the prac...Show More
6) 429 What to do when your leader doesn’t lead
When your senior pastor isn’t leading — or at least, not leading well — what should you actually do? Today we drill into that tension without sugarcoating it. It’s not just about calling someone out, ...Show More
7) 428 Nobody needs another mini-sermon: rethinking public prayer (Natalie Ray)
Public prayer often gets treated like a warm-up act in church. But what if it’s one of the most spiritually potent moments in the whole service? Natalie Ray wants us to stop coasting and start leading...Show More
428 Nobody needs another mini-sermon: rethinking public prayer (Natalie Ray)
33:02 | Nov 10th, 2025
8) 427 Are acronyms anti-gospel? (aka AAAG) (Dominic Steele)
Acronyms might save time, but are they costing us people? Dominic Steele wants pastors to rethink their acronym addiction — not just because it’s annoying, but because it is anti-gospel.Why church lea...Show More
9) 426 Ministry teams suck (unless you get these 4 things right)
Most ministry teams don’t fall apart because of conflict. They often drift because people stop showing up — in body, heart, or prayer.In this episode, Dave Moore talks about what helps teams become he...Show More
10) 425 From nominal to all-in: the new face of faith (Stephen McApline)
Young men are trickling back into churches, but are they here to stay — and are we ready for them? Steve McAlpine joins to unpack the subtle but significant shifts in cultural currents and what church...Show More