Bold Love Podcast

Journal Sessions: Building Trust in Complex & Divided Spaces

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:47:59 -0500

Navigating faith and leadership in the midst of global conflict is never easy. In this episode, we dive into raw reflections on Israel, Palestine, and the complexities of engaging with both truth and love. How do we build trust in divided spaces? What does it look like to lead with faith when the world feels uncertain? This is an honest look at the tensions, the lessons, and the hope found in the midst of it all.

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Journal Sessions: Scaling for Long-Term Impact

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:32:00 -0500

Pastor Bob shares why destabilized seasons are actually do have some opportunities for scaling your organization. He outlines why slow seasons are crucial for building infrastructure, evaluating weaknesses, and strengthening foundations for future expansion. He breaks down the three key components of effective scaling—people, processes, and resources—offering practical insights into leadership development, team dynamics, and strategic planning. Whether you're leading a church, a nonprofit, or a business, this episode will challenge you to see uncertainty as a catalyst for sustainable growth.

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Journal Sessions: The Wisdom Journey

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:46:44 -0600

Wisdom isn’t gained overnight—it’s a lifelong journey. In this episode, Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. shares the insights, lessons, and reflections from his decades of experience as a pastor, church planter, and bridge builder. Through personal stories and wisdom passed down from mentors, he explores what it means to be truly wise, how to navigate challenges, and how faith shapes our understanding of leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

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Journal Sessions: How Great Leaders Navigate Crisis

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:46:00 -0600

How do great leaders navigate crisis? In this episode, we explore the power of biographies—both historical and biblical—as guides through destabilized times. From Lincoln and Washington to King Josiah, discover the enduring lessons of leadership, faith, and resilience. This episode will challenge you to stay the course, seek truth, and dwell in something greater than yourself.

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Journal Sessions: Handling Criticism

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:32:51 -0600

Pastor Bob Roberts shares practical wisdom on how Christians can navigate criticism—whether it comes from the world or within their own tribe. Discover how to respond with grace, truth, and bold love while staying rooted in your faith.

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Journal Sessions: Impact of Destabilized Times on the Church

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:12:00 -0600

As we go through destabilized times, we can't face those times without the reality that the church is impacted by them. And when we look at what's going on today in the world and in our country, and we look at what's going on in the church, they sadly mirror one another. The church should be this light that pushes against the darkness, but sadly, we get pulled into it.

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Journal Sessions: Knowing Your Context

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:02:00 -0600

Pastor Bob Roberts Jr. delves into the critical importance of "knowing your context" for navigating challenging times. He emphasizes that understanding the variables and complexities of your situation—from personal values to cultural influences and historical narratives—is key to making wise decisions and surviving destabilizing events. Learn how to move beyond self-centeredness, discern multiple perspectives, and ultimately, rely on God's sovereignty to find stability and purpose amid chaos.

Dr. Steve Bezner: Your Jesus is Too American

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:13:33 -0600

Our guest today is none other than Pastor Dr. Steve Bezner. Dr. Bezner is senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church in Houston, Texas. He is a local leader and participant in Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, where he builds bridges with Muslims and Jews, and he serves on the board of the Houston Church Planting Network. He also trains church planters through Glocalnet, serves on the executive committee of Texas Baptists, and is an adjunct professor at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University.

His new book, Your Jesus is Too American, he notes that the American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's witness.

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Your Jesus is Too American book

Steve Bezner website

Journal Sessions: Importance of Knowing Yourself

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:21:00 -0600

Pastor Bob goes through the importance of knowing yourself well during a season of destabilization. He discussed that maturing in life is more of a process than it is an event. Most want a quick secret, a quick Bible verse, a quick fix, do something and I'm changed and it's over. But sometimes, that's not how it works. He walks through how Paul struggled with stress and anxiety – that he writes that he was anxious. He literally used the word anxious in his life based on what was going on in the churches that were there.

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Bold Love Podcast Website
About Bob Roberts Jr
GlocalNet Website

Journal Sessions: Navigating Through a Destabilized Season

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:02:00 -0600

In this first episode of season 5, we’ll explore the tough questions of surviving, thriving, and growing in a time of global unrest. As we look at pressing issues—like economic divides, global migration, and a growing hunger for stability—we’ll ask how we can remain hopeful, strong, and united.

Join us as we dive into what history and the Bible teaches us about resilience and transformation, why we can't afford to face the future with fear, and how we can understand the times and know the right steps to take. Together, we’ll tackle why facing instability offers us a once-in-a-generation opportunity for change, maturity, and unity. Tune in for this inspiring journey of faith and forward-looking resilience.

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Fourth Turning is Here - https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Turning-Here-Seasons-History/dp/1982173734

Bold Love Podcast - www.boldlovepodcast.com

Journal Sessions: Populist Leaders vs Influential Kingdom Leaders

Mon, 01 May 2023 03:20:00 -0500

What kind of leader are most pastors in the US? Pastor Bob researches and thinks deeply about key historical figures leaders, ponders how it can apply to church leaders and breaks down the key differences of being a populist leader or being an influential kingdom leader.

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Journal Sessions: Keys to Surviving in Church Leadership

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:57:00 -0500

On this episode, Pastor Bob gives ten keys to surviving as a pastor or in leadership in this day and age. He discusses incredible stories of his learnings along with some wisdom on the mistakes he has made in the past in hope that others can learn from it.

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Journal Sessions: Prepare Now for Relevance in Old Age

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:46:00 -0500

On this weeks episode, Pastor Bob talks through how people in their 20s and 30s need to be thinking about their ministry during retirement age right now and how to prepare for fruitful ministry and relevance in old age.

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Ben Connelly: Reading the Bible, Missing the Gospel

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:04:00 -0500

This week’s guest is BEN CONNELLY . Ben is a pastor, author, and occasional professor. He is serves everyday disciples, ministry leaders, and church planters across the world through The Equipping Group, and to help lead Salt+Light Community and Plant Fort Worth, TX. Ben has written or contributed to several books, workbooks, articles, and publications, has overseen church planting efforts for multiple organizations, and has also taught university and seminary classes.

We will be talking about Ben’s newest book called Reading the Bible Missing the Gospel that is available at most book retailers across the country. You can go to missingthegospel.com to learn more.

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Ben Connelly's New Book

Journal Sessions: Willing to Take the Blow

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:45:43 -0500

Highlighting stories from his younger days on the gridiron of Texas high school football, Pastor Bob illustrates sacrifice and being willing to step up and take the blow, even when you might not deserve it.

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Journal Sessions: The Fruit After Revival - Part 2

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:10:00 -0500

Pastor Bob dives deep into the history of revivals, the fruit that comes after a revival and what it should normally bring.

This is Part 2 of this discussion so don't miss part 1 before this one!

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Journal Sessions: The Fruit After Revival - Part 1

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:03:00 -0500

In thinking through the most recent discussion of Asbury Revival, Pastor Bob thinks through the history of revivals, the fruit that comes after a revival and what it should normally bring.

This is Part 1 of this discussion so don't miss the next series of episodes on this topic!

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Journal Sessions: Is Spirituality Missing in the American Church?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:14:00 -0500

Pastor Bob talks about what he believes is the most significant subject right now - spirituality. He asks the question - can people find spirituality in the church anymore? Don't miss these insights and stories that will make you think and hopefully take action!

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Journal Sessions: Legacy & Producing a Harvest

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:05:32 -0600

Pastor Bob challenges listeners to think about their legacy and how to produce a harvest. He gives the examples of Abraham, legacy building and being in it for the long haul.

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Marks of a Movement by Winfield Bevins

Winfield Bevins: Front Row Seat at Asbury Revival

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:01:00 -0600

Over the last month, there was an incredible revival at Asbury University and we are still seeing incredible things from it since it started. The holy spirit was moving and we are giving you a front row seat to the Asbury revival with someone who was there and helped pray and disciple during that time - Dr Winfield Bevins.

Dr. Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and artist. He is the director for the Asbury Center for Church Multiplication. Over the past decade, he has helped start churches and several non-profit organizations, including a food distribution center that feeds nearly 10,000 underprivileged people a year and a non-profit art guild, gallery and studio.

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Journal Sessions: The Art of Patience

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:57:00 -0600

There is not a more necessary virtue or fruit of the spirit than patience. It is critical. It goes to the core of who we are, what we believe and even how much faith we have. Pastor Bob dives deep into a virtue that he personally admits that he really has to work on.

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Journal Sessions: Lessons from Global Church Pastors

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:20:00 -0600

Pastor Bob meets with pastors from across the globe and in this episode, he shares about his experience this past year meeting with them and lessons he learned from these global church pastors.

Journal Sessions: The Most Unusual Year of My Life

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:16:00 -0600

You won't believe some of the things that Pastor Bob admits to during this episode of Journal Sessions on the Bold Love Podcast. He tells stories behind one of the most unusual years of his life along with some things he is doing this year that he never thought he'd do.

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Journal Session - Wasted Glory (Lessons from Ps Jim Hylton)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:47:00 -0600

One of Pastor Bob's greatest spiritual fathers and mentors, Pastor Jim Hylton, passed away recently. Bob shares with us the most impactful lessons Ps Hylton taught him along with what Bob spoke about during the celebration of life service.

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Journal Sessions: Inside My Journal

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:22:00 -0600

This is a personal one. It's Bob's daily routine. It is a literal look inside Bob's journal of how he writes his journal, how he puts it together, what is inside of it, details of his morning routine for quiet worship time and what he says is the most important time of the year to review your past year and see forward to the next year...and see how God is speaking to you.

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Journal Sessions: Spiritual Parenting

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:01:18 -0600

On this week’s Journal Sessions, Pastor Bob dives into what it means to be a mentor or spiritual father and how to best pour into those you are discipling.

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Journal Sessions: Be Generous with Treasure, Time & Talent

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:20:15 -0600

In this week's Journal Session, Pastor Bob talks about why to be a great giver of your treasures, time and talent and encourages people to be known for your generosity.

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Journal Sessions: Led Into a Desert

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:33:00 -0500

Pastor Bob shares some of his recent reflections on when something is not going as planned and how to keep you feet moving when you feel you’ve been led into a desert.

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Jon Tyson: Cultivating Renewal in the Western Church

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:40:00 -0500

Jon Tyson and Bob Roberts dive into what it means to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western church along with how to learn from the global church.

Jon Tyson is a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Jon moved to the United States twenty years ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. Jon lives in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan with his wife and two children. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York.

Pastor Jon will also be one of the keynote speakers at our upcoming Glocalnet annual conference called the Glocal Summit. This conference will be themed “In the Midst” as as we know that pastors and church leaders are looking up from the middle of a valley.

At this year’s Glocal Summit ‘22 we are going to lean in together to face these challenges and learn about resilience from speakers like Pastor Jon Tyson, Pastor Glenn Packiam, and so many others. Come and get refreshed with the GlocalNet family while we encourage each other, as we learn together, as we face these challenges together and as we spend some time with Jesus in our midst, refueling us for the year to come. Register now for the event that will be help in Dallas, Texas on November 2-3. You can do so at glocal.net/summit now for only $99 and get $10 dollars off if you register using the coupon code “Podcast” by October 31.

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Glocal Summit Event

Bold Love Podcast Website
About Bob Roberts Jr
GlocalNet Website

Journal Sessions: Overcome Fear & Take Courage

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0500

Bob has been thinking and tweeting lately on courage and what it means to be courageous - he shares with us today several Biblical examples of courage along with personal stories of courage (and a hilarious story about a motorcycle gift) and practical things to overcome fear.

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Glenn Packiam: Leading in a Rapidly Changing World

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:02:00 -0500

Pastor Bob is back with a special interview - this time with Glenn Packiam, the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and the forthcoming book he co-authored with his wife, Holly, “The Intentional Year”. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, and is a Senior Fellow at Barna Group.

Pastor Glenn will also be one of the keynote speakers at our upcoming Glocalnet annual conference called the Glocal Summit. This conference will be themed “In the Midst” as as we know that pastors and church leaders are looking up from the middle of a valley. Church trauma, family struggles, leadership challenges, cultural change – they are shouldering a lot. And when you are in the midst of it all, it can feel overwhelming and lonely.

At this year’s Glocal Summit ‘22 we are going to lean in together to face these challenges and learn about resilience from speakers like Pastor Jon Tyson, Pastor Glenn Packiam, Trillia Newbell and so many others. Come and get refreshed with the GlocalNet family while we encourage each other, as we learn together, as we face these challenges together and as we spend some time with Jesus in our midst, refueling us for the year to come. Register now for the event that will be help in Dallas, Texas on November 2-3. You can do so at glocal.net/summit now for only $99 and get $10 dollars off if you register using the coupon code “Podcast” by October 31.

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Glocal Summit Event