# Why Every Church Needs a Better Story with Joel Thiessen

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Podcast: [Future Christian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-christian-804832)
Published: 2026-07-07T11:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.future-christian.com/e/why-every-church-needs-a-better-story-with-joel-thiessen/
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## Resource

Joel Thiessen joins Loren Richmond Jr. to discuss why the stories congregations tell shape their identity, leadership, and future. Drawing on research from flourishing churches across Canada, they explore resilience, church growth, leadership, and how healthy congregations navigate change without losing sight of their mission.

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