{"podcast":{"title":"Biblical Higher Ed Talk","slug":"biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","podcast_index_feed_id":6583023,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/wEQPMivzeNj2","website_url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/K8ZS128JAHmvqxwPl3SojJeX1Wg2K0AkIsosbEmU_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1692796961","author":"Carol Dibble","episode_count":130,"summary":"Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ. As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish. On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish. We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential. Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:19:33.218376+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023"},"episode":{"title":"Building the Church for Generations to Come","slug":"building-the-church-for-generations-to-come","published_at":"2026-02-17T05:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/building-the-church-for-generations-to-come","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/building-the-church-for-generations-to-come","audio_url":"https://audio.ausha.co/zYnnWFYe9vkz.mp3?t=1771528768","summary":"What kind of church will exist for our children and grandchildren? In this thoughtful and forward-looking conversation, Jason Ballard reflects on the health of the church in Canada, the growing leadership pipeline crisis, and why long-term faithfulness matters more than short-term urgency. Drawing from his pastoral experience and national leadership work, Jason challenges listeners to think beyond 🎧 Tune In to Discover The current state of the evangelical church in Canada and what gives reason for hope Key challenges facing churches in an increasingly complex cultural moment Why leadership exhaustion and scarcity threaten the future of the church Practical ways churches can empower and develop young leaders How churches and biblical higher education can work together for long-term impact 🎙️ Inside the Episode 01:44 – A realistic and hopeful look at the evangelical church in Canada 06:08 – Cultural pressure, distraction, and the challenges facing today’s church 12:05 – The looming leadership pipeline crisis 15:50 – Why the future of church leadership matters personally and deeply\\ 20:51 – Creating a culture that empowers and releases young leaders 27:35 – Bringing theological education closer to the life of the local church 32:01 – Healing the divide between the church and the academy 38:40 – Leading with a long-term, generational vision of faithfulness To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website , or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player. The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","meta_description":"What kind of church will exist for our children and grandchildren? In this thoughtful and forward-looking conversation, Jason Ballard reflects on the heal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2552,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/episodes/building-the-church-for-generations-to-come/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/building-the-church-for-generations-to-come.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}