Bishop Nolan sits with global evangelist and head of Osborn Ministries International, Bishop LaDonna Osborn, to discuss Evangelism Shift and the emergence of strategies to speak to today's world of the uninformed. 

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Episode 22: Evangelism Shift

Grind Culture, while in pursuit of social media defined success, many are experiencing fatigue, anxiety, and depression all in the name of the grind. Bishop Nolan talks with Gloria Joy Sherrod, a Licensed Clinical Counselor, and Nathan Culver, entrepreneur and Business Strategist, about this phenomenon and how a generation is navigating it.

Episode 21: Grind Culture 21

Bishop Nolan sits with Archbishop Kirby Clements for an intimate heartfelt discussion about developing spiritual disciplines that lead to authentic relationship with God. Both share transparently, opening the door for us to peek into their own private practices. It's a moving conversation that will stir your faith.

Episode 20: From Ritual to Relationship #20

The COVID-19 global pandemic has forever changed the world and impacted the Church in significant ways as well. Bishop Nolan and Bishop Nathan Culver sit to discuss my book The Digital Pulpit. In this book I present recent historical perspectives, notes some observations and offers some suggestions on how the Church might navigate this period where we have had to pivot from physical spaces, to the unknowns of the digital world. www.thedigitalpulpit.org

Episode 19: The Digital Pulpit #19

When Christians are facing persecution, injustice or are wronged somehow, often what follows is anger frustration and/or righteous indignation. Some hold to the thought that to express these emotions is wrong. Further, praying for offenders can be a bit challenging. In the Psalms we find Imprecatory Psalms that invoke judgment, calamity or curses upon enemies or perceived enemies of God. Today Bishop Nolan is joined by Bishop Kenneth Myers and Pastor K. Edward Copeland to discuss the place of such expressions in the life of a believer.

Episode 18: Imprecatory Psalms #18

Bishop Nolan sits with Archbishop Kirby Clements to discuss shifting paradigms in church models. Clements sees this model of the Master Church as being small in number, but large in influence and power.

Episode 17: The Master Church

Be - Embracing Attitudes for a Strong Healthy Marriage is an incredible book written by Marc and Mildred Clark. Gloria and I had a chance to sit with them and discuss their book. Together we have a combined 79 years of marriage, 41 for the Clarks and 38 for us. This book is well written, authentic, clear, there are critical points touched upon leaving no marital stone un-turned. Wether married or preparing for marriage, this podcast will help you to succeed as a couple.

Be - Embracing attitudes for a strong Healthy Marriage #16

The COVID-19 crisis has tested the metal of every Christian leaders as decisions have had to be made that sometimes overwhelmed us. The reaction to this has varied from the extreme to not enough. In all of it, there were lessons to be learned. But, have we learned them. Perhaps the biggest that we could have learned is loosing control and letting God have the moment. Bishop Nolan has an encouraging word to challenge every leader to give themselves the license to loose control in this moment.

CRISIS a time to loose control #16

Bishop Nolan addresses the COVID-19 Misinformation Crisis being spread via social media that has lead to confusion and dangerous behaviors. He offers some practical insights about how to manage during the time and encourages all to comply and stay at home. Some time is also spent addressing the church specifically, and some of it's own lack of clarity and reckless response to this global pandemic. This is definitely a shareable episode of NSPIRE with Bishop Nolan.

The COVID-19 Misinformation Crisis #14

Bishop Nolan sat down with Pastor Wendell Martin to discuss the significance of establishing trans-generational relationships for the long haul of life and ministry. The two visited with mutuality, the power of understanding the dynamics of relating on various levels and what building blocks might be needed to grow meaningful relationships.

Power of Trans-generational Relationships #13

On this episode of NSPIRE, Bishop Nolan continues his conversation with his daughter Joy Sherrod about Millennial Adulting. The two discuss generational differences and similarities in marriage, family structure and child rearing. They both agree that thinking critically about doing life and knowing what to keep and what to discard from previous generations is key.

Millennial Adulting Pt 2 #12

On this episode of NSPIRE, Bishop Nolan engages his daughter Gloria Joy Sherrod about a variety of adulting challenges facing millennials. Money, marriage, church and material things. The consensus is that there is a real need for authentic communication, community and collaboration between the generations￼.

Millennial Adulting #11

The issue of Black and White relations in America is perhaps one of the most difficult conversations to have. Nevertheless it is a needed conversation, especially among church leaders. Bishop Nolan was invited by Pastor Fran Leeman start the conversation in front of his all white congregation. The primary objective was to enlighten the suburban white congregants about the experiences of blacks in America and point to heathy ways to respond to these realities. Enjoy this Special LIVE Edition of NSPIRE with Bishop Nolan. Podcast content was courtesy of Life Springs Church, Plainfield, Illinois.

Black and White in America #10 (SPECIAL LIVE EDITION)

The call to ministry is not just for pulpit work. Bishop Nolan sits with Iyabo Onipede to talk about the journey towards answering the call to ministry while transcending religious boxes. Onipede explores Bishop Nolan’s path to discover how one senses the call, and what are the indicators in the vocational discernment process. Bishop Nolan also shares about the beauty of having a big appetite for life, freedom all while embracing solid kingdom principles to live by.

Answering the call #9

 Bishop Nolan sits with Pastor and business leader, Dr. Nathan Culver to discuss ministry models. They explore both the personality driven models which are often led by iconic figures and the communal model that is centered more around a healthy faith community. Sometimes these are a strategic choice, but most times they evolve by default. What are the pros and cons and which of the two are more in live with biblical ministry success. Take a listen and join the discussion.

Two ministry Models. Personality v.s. community focused #8

Bishop Nolan is a serial entrepreneur, award winning fine art photographer, pastor, author and global Christian leader. He shares his experiences and perspectives on doing life while living his dreams during stimulating conversations with his guests on NSPIRE.