Ministry Leaders and their families live in a “glass house”—an environment where they are left vulnerable to the stress of ministry, the criticism of others, and feel the spotlight on their personal weaknesses. Lifeway's "The Glass House" is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don't feel permission to talk about. Listeners who work in the trenches of church life will feel seen and gain tools to navigate ministry and life. Those who live outside this "glass house" will better understand what it's like to dwell there. Join Ben and Lynley Mandrell for these...
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148. A New Chapter: Reflecting on 148 Episodes of The Glass House
Send us a textHow do you know when it’s time to step into something new, and trust God with the unknown?In this special episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell take a h…
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40 min
147. What to Do When You Fear the Finish Line
Send us a textJoin us today for an inspiring sermon from Ben that he preached recently at Longhollow Church. The Grace Bible: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/csb-grace-bible-for…
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51 min
146. Understanding Generations: Crossover with Etch Next Gen Podcast
Send us a textHave you ever stopped to think about how different generations view the world, the church, and even the gospel? In kids ministry, we often focus on reaching the next…
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25 min
145. Building a Healthy Staff Culture in Ministry
Send us a textWhat’s it really like to work on your team - and what kind of culture are you creating as a leader?In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive into the heartbeat of…
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20 min
144. Accountability, Grace, and Growth — Revisiting John Wesley’s Holy Club Questions
Send us a textAre you inviting the kind of accountability into your life that leads to real spiritual growth - or are you simply going through the motions?In this episode, Ben and…
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20 min
143. Book Discussion- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Send us a textIn a world obsessed with speed, productivity, and hustle, what is all this hurry costing us? In this episode, we slow down and take a deep breath to explore the spiri…
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21 min
141. Leading Yourself Well — 10 & 10 Summer Series with Ben and Lynley Mandrell
Send us a textBefore we can lead others effectively, we have to learn how to lead ourselves. Are you paying attention to the habits, rhythms, and decisions that shape your personal…
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25 min
142. The Ministry of Listening: Building Better Conversations and Stronger Teams
Send us a textWhen was the last time you truly listened—not just to respond, but to understand?In this episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell explore one of the most u…
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140. The Power of a Prepared Room: 10 & 10 with Ben & Lynley
Send us a textIn this episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive into the power of preparation—especially when it comes to shaping the environments we lead in. Whethe…
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34 min
139. The Trajectory of The Heart with Ben Mandrell
Send us a textIn a season of constant change, is your heart moving closer to God—or drifting further away?In this special episode, we’re sharing a powerful message from Ben Mandrel…
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138. Healthy Habits for Ministry Leaders with Tim Wheat
Send us a textAre you caring for your soul and body with the same intention you give to your ministry? As leaders, we often push through exhaustion and neglect our own well-being f…
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51 min
137. Navigating Anger in Ministry with Steve and Lisa Cuss
Send us a textHow do we handle anger as ministry leaders without letting it harm our relationships or leadership? Anger is a natural human emotion, but when left unchecked, it can…
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35 min
136. Through the Decades with Kathy Litton
Send us a textWhat does it look like to serve faithfully in ministry through the decades? In this special episode of our "Through the Decades" series, Lynley Mandrell sits down wit…
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43 min
135. How to Embrace Gladness in Everyday Moments with Pastor Fred Luter
Send us a textWhen was the last time you slowed down enough to notice a small moment of joy? As ministry leaders, it's easy to get caught up in the weight of responsibilities, cons…
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42 min
134. Overcoming Guilt and Leading with Confidence with Paige Green
Send us a textAs ministry leaders, how often do we carry guilt that God never intended for us to bear? In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell invite listeners to reflect on their…
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43 min
133. Breaking the Silence on Infertility: A Conversation with Doug Brown
Send us a textInfertility is a silent struggle that affects more people in our churches than we may realize. For many couples, the journey is filled with grief, unanswered question…
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30 min
132. Breaking Free from Shame: Living Authentically in Christ
Send us a text"Shame is the emotion that touches all the other emotions." - Dr. Curt Thompson What if shame is holding you back from living the full and abundant life God desires f…
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43 min
131. Healing from Betrayal: Cynthia’s Story of Faith, Resilience, and Community
Send us a textHave you ever faced a season of deep hurt or betrayal and wondered how you would ever heal? In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell sit down with Cynthia Wooldridge,…
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130. Together: Building Authentic Biblical Community with Ben Mandrell and Tyler Litton (Bonus Episode)
Send us a textWhat does true community look like in the church today? Are we prioritizing deep, meaningful relationships, or are we settling for surface-level connections? In this…
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129. Grief, Loss, and God’s Goodness with Rachel Lorance
Send us a textHave you ever found yourself wrestling with sadness, wondering how to process the pain while still believing that God is good?As ministry leaders, we often walk along…