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Making Space Podcast

Description

This podcast helps congregational leaders discover insights for their future by exploring the vital connection between physical spaces and spiritual formation. Created in partnership with Aspen Group and Barna Group, The Making Space Podcast delves into how these environments shape the experiences of worshippers and foster community engagement. By leveraging extensive research from the Barna Group, it provides customized solutions that address the unique needs of each congregation, equipping leaders with the knowledge necessary to create transformative worship experiences that resonate with their communities.

Features

  • Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
  • Expert interviews with church leaders
  • Practical applications for congregational settings
  • Access to companion research reports

Recommended Audience

clergy and lay leaders, worship design teams

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Listen to the podcast to uncover strategies for enhancing your congregation’s physical environment.
  • Learn how physical space affects spiritual engagement so your congregation can foster a more welcoming atmosphere.
  • Share key findings with your congregation’s leadership team to inform future planning and resource allocation.
  • Try implementing insights from the podcast to evaluate your congregation’s current layout and design.
  • Create a discussion group by hosting listening sessions of the podcast to encourage congregational engagement with the topics presented.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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