web01.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:28:17 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Relational Leader Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Church” https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/tags/church Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 The Relational Leader Podcast was started out of a heart to help Pastors and Leaders navigate ministry. Let's be honest, ministry can be difficult and even lonely at times. Our desire for this Podcast is that we would take off the masks we put on and be open and vulnerable with each other. Each episode we will sit down and engage in life-giving conversation with pastors and leaders. You’ll hear real friends talking about the lows and highs of walking out the call of leadership. It's all on the table! en-us episodic The Relational Leader Podcast - An open conversation about ministry. Randy Bezet The Relational Leader Podcast was started out of a heart to help Pastors and Leaders navigate ministry. Let's be honest, ministry can be difficult and even lonely at times. Our desire for this Podcast is that we would take off the masks we put on and be open and vulnerable with each other. Each episode we will sit down and engage in life-giving conversation with pastors and leaders. You’ll hear real friends talking about the lows and highs of walking out the call of leadership. It's all on the table! no Randy Bezet media@therelatenetwork.com Charles Metcalf https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/charles-metcalf 2b624d96-e938-4eed-8f13-da0a4e377724 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Randy Bezet full Randy Bezet In this episode we sit down with Pastor Charles Metcalf of Transformation Church. We have an incredible conversation around what it means to serve the vision. We hope that you enjoy the conversation! 50:36 no In this episode we sit down with Pastor Charles Metcalf of Transformation Church. We have an incredible conversation around what it means to serve the vision of the church. We hope that you enjoy the conversation! transformation church, charles metcalf, church, god, religion, leadership In this episode we sit down with Pastor Charles Metcalf of Transformation Church. We have an incredible conversation around what it means to serve the vision of the church. We hope that you enjoy the conversation!

]]> In this episode we sit down with Pastor Charles Metcalf of Transformation Church. We have an incredible conversation around what it means to serve the vision of the church. We hope that you enjoy the conversation!

]]> Tiffany Hudson https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/tiffany-hudson 5e1d6c3e-1ac9-4322-9663-1782315c2c2f Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Randy Bezet full Randy Bezet In this episode we sit down with worship artist Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Church. We talk all things worship and song writing and what it means to live a life of worship. We hope you enjoy the conversation! 36:22 no In this episode we sit down with worship artist Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Church. We talk all things worship and song writing and what it means to live a life of worship. We hope you enjoy the conversation! elevation church, tiffany hudson, worship, god, church In this episode we sit down with worship artist Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Church. We talk all things worship and song writing and what it means to live a life of worship. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> In this episode we sit down with worship artist Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Church. We talk all things worship and song writing and what it means to live a life of worship. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> Millennials and the Church Part Two https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/millenials-and-the-church-part-two e88ccf3a-cc49-4fd1-b2b6-e771fd55e44d Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full Randy Bezet We finish off our conversation with two millennials! We continue our conversation on how we as the church can best serve and lead them. We hope you enjoy the conversaton! 33:30 no We finish off our conversation with two millennials! We continue our conversation on how we as the church can best serve and lead them. We hope you enjoy the conversaton! leaders, church, millennials, bible, god We finish off our conversation with two millennials! We continue our conversation on how we as the church can best serve and lead them. We hope you enjoy the conversaton!

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]]> Generation Alpha and the Church https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/gen-alpha-and-the-church b5400990-9333-41ae-b413-a418e5c6403d Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode we sit down with two guests from Generation Alpha. We take a deep dive into what church means to them and ask questions about how we can be better Pastors and leaders to them. We hope you enjoy the conversation! 35:26 no In this episode we sit down with two guests from Generation Alpha. We take a deep dive into what church means to them and ask questions about how we can be better Pastors and leaders to them. We hope you enjoy the conversation! gen alpha, church, leadership, god, growth, spirituality In this episode we sit down with two guests from Generation Alpha. We take a deep dive into what church means to them and ask questions about how we can be better Pastors and leaders to them. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> In this episode we sit down with two guests from Generation Alpha. We take a deep dive into what church means to them and ask questions about how we can be better Pastors and leaders to them. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> Unscripted with Dino Rizzo https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/unscriptedwithdinorizzo 320afffd-5470-4224-8ca1-2961b7c7cf8c Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet What Happens When Two Longtime Friends Talk Unscripted? Get ready for one of the most honest, hilarious, and impactful episodes of Unscripted yet—because Dino Rizzo sits down with none other than Pastor Randy Bezet, founder of Bayside Community Church and one of ARC’s very first church planters. With 25+ years of friendship and ministry between them, this conversation is as rich as it is real. From crazy early church leadership experiences to building community in a post-COVID world, Pastor Randy opens up about the lessons that shaped his leadership and his heart for the next generation, church planters, and the global Church. 46:10 no You’ll hear about: What it means to be a sending church Why people don’t just want a friendly church—they want a friend How to keep your joy and fight cynicism in a world that’s constantly on edge The power of being generous, relational, and intentional as a leader Whether you’re a pastor, a church planter, or just someone hungry for real talk about faith and leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and kingdom perspective. leadership, church, friendship, church You’ll hear about:

What it means to be a sending church
Why people don’t just want a friendly church—they want a friend
How to keep your joy and fight cynicism in a world that’s constantly on edge
The power of being generous, relational, and intentional as a leader
Whether you’re a pastor, a church planter, or just someone hungry for real talk about faith and leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and kingdom perspective.

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What it means to be a sending church
Why people don’t just want a friendly church—they want a friend
How to keep your joy and fight cynicism in a world that’s constantly on edge
The power of being generous, relational, and intentional as a leader
Whether you’re a pastor, a church planter, or just someone hungry for real talk about faith and leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and kingdom perspective.

]]> Pastor Chris Hodges https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/chrishodges bbbe6ac0-f1b0-48ab-82f5-833e504037d8 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this special episode we are joined by none other than, Pastor Chris Hodges the founding Pastor of Church of the Highlands! In this conversation we get to sit down and talk about his recent transition of roles at Church of the Highlands and how he set himself and the church up for success. We hope that you enjoy the conversation! 31:20 no In this special episode we are joined by none other than Pastor Chris Hodges, the founding Pastor of Church of the Highlands! In this conversation we get to sit down and talk about his recent transition of roles at Church of the Highlands and how he set himself and the church up for success. We hope that you enjoy the conversation! church, leadership, transition, chris hodges, church of the highlands In this special episode we are joined by none other than Pastor Chris Hodges, the founding Pastor of Church of the Highlands! In this conversation we get to sit down and talk about his recent transition of roles at Church of the Highlands and how he set himself and the church up for success. We hope that you enjoy the conversation!

]]> In this special episode we are joined by none other than Pastor Chris Hodges, the founding Pastor of Church of the Highlands! In this conversation we get to sit down and talk about his recent transition of roles at Church of the Highlands and how he set himself and the church up for success. We hope that you enjoy the conversation!

]]> Charlotte Gambill https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/charlotte-gambill cc6e27c8-5ab2-42c4-9098-641c47d6cb82 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with Pastor Charlotte Gambill and talks around the topic of, how to transition well in all seasons! There is so much to lean in and learn from in this episode. We hope that you enjoy! 36:10 no In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with Pastor Charlotte Gambill and talks around the topic of, how to transition well in all seasons! There is so much to lean in and learn from in this episode. We hope that you enjoy! leadership, church, god, lessons, ministry In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with Pastor Charlotte Gambill and talks around the topic of, how to transition well in all seasons! There is so much to lean in and learn from in this episode. We hope that you enjoy!

]]> In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with Pastor Charlotte Gambill and talks around the topic of, how to transition well in all seasons! There is so much to lean in and learn from in this episode. We hope that you enjoy!

]]> Tauren Wells https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/tauren-wells-two f077a7aa-6c09-4253-ae1d-947aeed9a8c3 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:15:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Tauren Wells while at our Youth Conference. They catch up and talk about all that has transpired since Tauren lauched his church. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation! 38:40 no In this episode Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Tauren Wells while at our Youth Conference. They catch up and talk about all that has transpired since Tauren lauched his church. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation! church, leadership, tauren wells, god In this episode Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Tauren Wells while at our Youth Conference. They catch up and talk about all that has transpired since Tauren lauched his church. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation!

]]> In this episode Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Tauren Wells while at our Youth Conference. They catch up and talk about all that has transpired since Tauren lauched his church. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation!

]]> Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/pastors-todd-and-julie-mullins e201f2be-a9e2-435b-be09-1b106f0bf15a Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this special episode join us live from our Relate Conference! We had the privelege of having Lead Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins of Christ Fellwoship Church on the podcast. They talked about what it takes to have long lasting relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode! 32:53 no In this special episode join us live from our Relate Conference! We had the privelege of having Lead Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins of Christ Fellwoship Church on the podcast. They talked about what it takes to have long lasting relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode! church, leadership, relationships In this special episode join us live from our Relate Conference! We had the privelege of having Lead Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins of Christ Fellwoship Church on the podcast. They talked about what it takes to have long lasting relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> In this special episode join us live from our Relate Conference! We had the privelege of having Lead Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins of Christ Fellwoship Church on the podcast. They talked about what it takes to have long lasting relationships. We hope you enjoy the episode!

]]> What does biblical honor actually mean? https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/biblical-honor 434311b5-eed9-49f3-bb28-b4a4c32321f5 Fri, 03 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Justin Jenkins. They dig into the topic of what does it mean to honor people. In a culture that is generally dis honoring to one another how do we as christians be the example! 33:40 no In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Justin Jenkins. They dig into the topic of what does it mean to honor people. In a culture that is generally dis honoring to one another how do we as christians be the example! honor, god, church, leadership, culture In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Justin Jenkins. They dig into the topic of what does it mean to honor people. In a culture that is generally dis honoring to one another how do we as christians be the example!

]]> In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Justin Jenkins. They dig into the topic of what does it mean to honor people. In a culture that is generally dis honoring to one another how do we as christians be the example!

]]> How to Keep Lasting Change with Pastor Rob Kettering https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/pastor-rob-ketterling 08dc475a-7190-4a9c-a076-3bc4c87c1b8d Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Rob Ketterling of Rivervalley Church! Making changes can be tough but keeping that change can be even more difficult. We loved this conversation on how to keep lasting change. It was encouraging, vulnerable and practical. We hope you enjoy it! 34:32 no In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Rob Ketterling of Rivervalley Church! Making changes can be tough but keeping that change can be even more difficult. We loved this conversation on how to keep lasting change. It was encouraging, vulnerable and practical. We hope you enjoy it! change, patterns, habits, church, god, health In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Rob Ketterling of Rivervalley Church! Making changes can be tough but keeping that change can be even more difficult. We loved this conversation on how to keep lasting change. It was encouraging, vulnerable and practical. We hope you enjoy it!

]]> In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with his friend Pastor Rob Ketterling of Rivervalley Church! Making changes can be tough but keeping that change can be even more difficult. We loved this conversation on how to keep lasting change. It was encouraging, vulnerable and practical. We hope you enjoy it!

]]> Pastor Aaron Burke https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/pastor-aaron-burke e34cbf20-3278-4b2e-904b-894fd4bc12df Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet Join us for this conversation where Pastor Randy sits down with his Friend Pastor Aaron Burke. They dive into a great conversation on how we can lead ourselves well so that we can make the most impact! 33:06 no Join us for this conversation where Pastor Randy sits down with his Friend Pastor Aaron Burke. They dive into a great conversation on how we can lead ourselves well so that we can make the most impact! leadership, god, church, faith, habits Join us for this conversation where Pastor Randy sits down with his Friend Pastor Aaron Burke. They dive into a great conversation on how we can lead ourselves well so that we can make the most impact!

]]> Join us for this conversation where Pastor Randy sits down with his Friend Pastor Aaron Burke. They dive into a great conversation on how we can lead ourselves well so that we can make the most impact!

]]> Tauren Wells Part One https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/tauren-wells 1ef56cb7-1381-426e-863c-8d5b918d8226 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:30:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with 10 time Grammy Award nominee, Tauren Wells. They talk everything from church, writing music and just being a creative. Don't miss out on this great conversation! 24:47 no In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with 10 time Grammy Award nominee, Tauren Wells. They talk everything from church, writing music and just being a creative. Don't miss out on this great conversation! church, culture, leadership, cancel culture, casting vision, tauren wells In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with 10 time Grammy
Award nominee, Tauren Wells. They talk everything from church, writing music and just being a creative. Don't miss out on this great conversation!

]]> In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with 10 time Grammy
Award nominee, Tauren Wells. They talk everything from church, writing music and just being a creative. Don't miss out on this great conversation!

]]> Daniel Floyd https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/daniel-floyd 291236c1-b2be-4ef2-aac3-f52c2ceb77de Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:30:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full Randy Bezet Are your staff values clear to the people who you are leading? It is so important as leaders to know the values in which you want your teams to follow. In this special episode we are joined by Pastor Daniel Floyd of Lifepoint Church! We get really practical on how to form and implement good staff values in your teams. 39:07 no Are your staff values clear to the people who you are leading? It is so important as leaders to know the values in which you want your teams to follow. In this special episode we are joined by Pastor Daniel Floyd of Lifepoint Church! We get really practical on how to form and implement good staff values in your teams. church, culture, leadership, cancel culture, casting vision Are your staff values clear to the people who you are leading? It is so important as leaders to know the values in which you want your teams to follow. In this special episode we are joined by Pastor Daniel Floyd of Lifepoint Church! We get really practical on how to form and implement good staff values in your teams.

]]> Are your staff values clear to the people who you are leading? It is so important as leaders to know the values in which you want your teams to follow. In this special episode we are joined by Pastor Daniel Floyd of Lifepoint Church! We get really practical on how to form and implement good staff values in your teams.

]]> Pastor John Siebeling https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/pastor-john-siebeling 4180661a-680d-4920-8bed-706d4ec44993 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 2 Randy Bezet How has culture changed the landscape of how we do church? Join us for this special Episode with Pastor John Siebeling of The Life Church as we dive into this relevant topic! 39:20 no How has culture changed the landscape of how we do church? Join us for this special Episode with Pastor John Siebeling of The Life Church as we dive into this relevant topic! church, culture, leadership, cancel culture How has culture changed the landscape of how we do church? Join us for this special Episode with Pastor John Siebeling of The Life Church as we dive into this relevant topic!

]]> How has culture changed the landscape of how we do church? Join us for this special Episode with Pastor John Siebeling of The Life Church as we dive into this relevant topic!

]]> Soul Care with Pastor Chad Veach https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/pastor-chad-veach fc2a22fe-3fa0-4deb-a9dd-20856c31982a Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this special episode Pastor Randy is joined by Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church in California. They speak on a hot topic, Soul Care. Get ready to have fun and learn some amazing principles on how to take care of your soul! 30:05 no Special Guest: Pastor Chad Veach. soul care, mental health, leadership, chad veach, church Family & Marriage: Healthy Conflict https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/family-and-marriage-healthy-conflict dd8e2b38-d5f1-4bd5-80bf-728dab45f2ad Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy and Ms Amy sit down and have a conversation on how to have healthy conflict. You won't want to miss this episode as they get open and transparent! 30:32 no Family & Marriage: Marriage in Ministry https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/family-and-marriage 56dc5cd6-e394-429e-af5e-223f940d652c Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this special episode Pastor Randy sits down with his wife, Ms Amy and they discuss ways on how to stay healthy in your marriage! It is such a powerful episode. You will feel encouraged, learn something new and challenged. 45:02 no Family & Marriage: Parenting in Ministry with the Bezet Kids Part 2 https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/family-and-marriage-parenting-in-ministry-part-2 a2b93033-f765-4ea5-b7df-0dd8a3bb0f2d Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this special episode Pastor Randy and Amy are joined by the Bezet kids! They have a great conversation about growing up with parents in full time ministry. They laugh a lot and also share real and honest experiences. We hope you enjoy the conversation! 30:48 no Family & Marriage: Parenting in Ministry with the Bezet Kids Part 1 https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/family-and-marriage-parenting-in-ministry 702ea6e3-065b-4768-8499-a553c2a4d2b5 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this special episode Pastor Randy and Amy are joined by the Bezet kids! They have a great conversation about growing up with parents in full time ministry. They laugh a lot and also share real and honest experiences. We hope you enjoy the conversation! 25:48 no Staff Church Culture: How to Hire the Right Person https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/staff-church-culture-how-to-hire-the-right-person be91e39b-a982-4f86-9b03-30dacd826a42 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy is joined again by Kristin and Aimee. They discuss the topic of how to hire the right person. This episode is extremely practical and we know it will be helpful to you. So get your notes ready and enjoy the conversation! 34:38 no Staff Church Culture: Creating Healthy Staff Culture https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/staff-church-culture-creating-healthy-staff-culture 215dab04-7bd8-4499-9f01-721dc9f40664 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with Bayside's Human Resources Director, Aimee and our Executive Director of Culture, Kristin. They have an important conversation on developing healthy staff culture in your team. Get ready for a great conversation! 31:56 no Worship and Creative Culture: Creating Diversity https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/worship-and-creative-culture-creating-diversity b19b9422-3198-4f46-bfe2-789f35acfc7a Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:45:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this episode we are joined by Pastor Randy, Pastor Burnard and Franklin. Franklin serves as the Associate Worship Director at Bayside's broadcast campus. Pastor Burnard serves as our Campus Pastor at Bayside's East Bradenton Campus. They have a powerful conversation on creating diversity in your church! Join us for another great episode and we hope that you lean in and learn something new. 39:34 no Worship and Creative Culture: Worship Culture https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/worship-and-creative-culture-worship-culture 0936895d-9b8f-4126-8628-31024329a821 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet In this episode Pastor Randy sits down with two staff members of Bayside's worship ministry, Brandan and Franklin. Brandan serves as a campus worship director and also led the project of Bayside's most recent album, King Jesus. Franklin serves as our Associate Worship Director of Bayside's broadcast campus and is a huge asset to that campus but also in song writing. Together, they have a great conversation on creating a culture of worship. Get your pen and notepad ready as they share their heart and also some practical things to help you on your journey! 37:42 no Worship and Creative Culture: Team Unity https://therelationalleaderpodcast.com/worship-and-creative-culture-team-unity e9fb53ec-6c36-41d3-8b6e-97bf03259156 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Randy Bezet full 1 Randy Bezet We kick off this three part series about Worship and Creative Culture talking about Team Unity with our Creative Director Will Gann and Pastor Randy. This topic doesn't only apply to worship and creative. We all want team unity and a great team culture, right? Dive in and enjoy the conversation as they unpack things they have learned over the years. 30:36 no