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Rural Think Tank podcast episodes. Audio content covering rural church leadership, ministry challenges, and interviews with practitioners serving in small-town America.

An infographic titled The King We Did Not Expect: Understanding Jesus’ Triumphal Entry. The graphic is divided into sections comparing human expectations with spiritual reality. On the left, titled The Crowd’s Desire: A Political Conqueror, a warrior is shown on a white horse with a crown and sword. Bullet points include Worldly Power, Military Victory, and Personal Agendas. On the right, titled Jesus’ Reality: A Humble Servant, Jesus is shown riding a donkey while people lay down cloaks. Bullet points include Spiritual Restoration, Sacrifice and Peace, and Servanthood. A center arrow notes that praise turns to silence and encourages moving beyond surface level enthusiasm. The bottom displays three numbered steps: 1. Lay down personal agendas. 2. Embrace the gospel’s peace. 3. Witness both hosannas and the cross. An icon of palm branches transitions into three crosses representing the resurrection.

The King We Did Not Expect

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

A Palm Sunday Bible study from Matthew 21:1-11 on the difference between the king people wanted and the King Jesus actually is.

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 50: Which entry are you paying attention to?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This message is from 3/28/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ near Westville, Illinois. It takes a look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus on Palm Sunday, plcing it in hisorical context of other things occurring at the same time. What are you paying attention to? Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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Rural Thinktank Episode 49: What’s Your Story?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This message is from 3/21/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ near Westville, Illinois.      Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 48: Who are you, really?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This message was given at Morey Chapel Church of Christ on 3/14/21, based out of Ezekiel 37. It encourages you to consider your identity.  Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 47: Does it look like the Neighborhood?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This message was given 2/21/2021 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ in Westville, IL.  Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 46: Foundational Issues for a Healthy Church

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This message was given 1/24/21 at Morey Chapel Church of Christ, near Westville, Illinois.  Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 34: Should your pastor search team use an outside independent consultant?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This episode is about the usefulness, pros, and cons associated with using an outside independent church consultant in cooperation with your search team. I share some of the things that I have experienced serving in this role for several churches.  As always, if this is a blessing, share this podcast with others. If you feel …

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 33: If your church had a CIO (Chief Information Officer), what would they tell you?

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This episode is about the thing that many small and medium sized churches think they cover, but really neglect – Their IT We discuss Data Security, Backup, Hardware Refresh, and other things that many churches ignore, accidentally or on purpose.   I try my best to break down all the terms I discuss to terms …

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 33: Maintaining the business reputation of a church

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This podcast episode addresses the question – Can how a church conducts business in the community help or hinder it’s witness and reputation? The answer may not be as clearcut as you think…  If you have thoughts/input/questions, go to ruralthinktank.com and hit the contact button or go to anchor.fm/ruralthinktank and leave a voice message. Sources …

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Rural Thinktank Podcast Episode 32: Change the Oil

August 9, 2026 by Brent Lacy

This is a message on Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 given 1/26/30 at Bloomingdale Friends Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois.  If you have thoughts/input/questions, go to ruralthinktank.com and hit the contact button or go to anchor.fm/ruralthinktank and leave a voice message. Video available on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/scott.miller.9619/posts/10158132991073960?comment_id=10158133159328960&reply_comment_id=10158133562978960¬if_id=1580056196868779¬if_t=comment_mention Sources MinistryPlace.net Rural Think Tank

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