Lead Time
Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing the local church in a post-Christian culture. Step into the action with the ULC. This is Lead Time
Episodes
383 episodes
Is the LCMS Ignoring Its Biggest Crisis? | Implications of Officer Nomination Vote Totals
The latest LCMS nomination results may reveal far more than just who might become the next president.Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter)
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Episode 115
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44:20
Is the LCMS in an “American Interim”? A Gospel-Centered Response
What is the “American Interim” — and is the Church compromising its identity?In this episode of LEAD TIME, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha (Dean for the Center for Missional & Pastoral Leadership) to thoughtf...
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Episode 114
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1:01:21
Priesthood of All Believers: The Debate That Still Shapes the LCMS
What is God’s mission? Sounds like a simple question. In this episode of LEAD TIME, Tim and Jack sit down with veteran missiologist, Rev. Dr. Bob Scudieri to unpack the theology, history, and controversy surrounding mission in the LCMS....
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Episode 113
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47:37
Joy, Curiosity, and Hard Conversations in the LCMS
Are we unintentionally losing relational leadership in the LCMS?In this episode of LEAD TIME, Tim sits down with DCE Jonathan Zellar to unpack the ideas behind Rare Leadership by Jim Wilder — and why joy, emotional intelligence, and rel...
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Episode 112
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48:49
Is This “Seminex 2.0”? Dr. Jim Voelz Responds to the Controversy
Please excuse the internet issues experienced during today's episode.Is Concordia Seminary embracing “Seminex 2.0”?Does modern linguistic theory make Scripture meaningless?Can Christians interpret the Bible “objectively”?
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Episode 111
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1:15:10
How Real-Time Insight Can Strengthen the Local Church
What happens when churches stop listening to their people—and what becomes possible when they do?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with Ryan Ermeling, founder of Parent Pulse and the newly launched Church Voice, to expl...
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Episode 110
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41:15
Confessing Jesus’ Mission in a Fragmented Church
Tim's Book - Confessing Jesus' Mission is finally out! Find it here:http://amazon.com/Confessing-Jesus-Mission-Pastors-Prayer-ebook/dp/B0FZW7MSTV
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Episode 109
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43:13
BARNA Findings: Why Gen Z Is More Open to Faith Than You Think
Want to take part in the private Zoom Call with Pastor Tim??ONLY 14 Spots remain! Your Purchase is your ticket to the event!https://pci.jotform.com/cglc/confessi...
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Episode 108
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46:36
Can the LCMS Truly Be Confessional and Missional?
Want to take part in the private Zoom Call with Pastor Tim??40 Spots remain! Your Purchase is your ticket to the event!https://pci.jotform.com/cglc/confessing-je...
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Episode 107
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1:00:47
Why Lutherans Can’t Afford to Lose the Sacraments
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS!(bi-weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics from Pastor Tim)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn t...
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Episode 106
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50:00
How Governance Shapes the Health of the LCMS (More Than You Think)
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS!(bi-weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics from Pastor Tim)https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentMany...
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Episode 105
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1:07:53
How AI Is Reshaping Humanity, Faith, and the Church
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this episode of L...
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Episode 104
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1:08:43
Is Engaging Culture “Selling Out” the Gospel? | LCMS Response...
Join the LCMS Current to receive the final edition of 2025!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentWhat does ...
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Episode 103
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47:41
Can Faithful Lutherans Disagree? | Adiaphora, Doctrine; Where Should the Lines Be Drawn?
What happens when faithful Christians disagree—and refuse to caricature one another?In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Pastor David Bukes for an honest, brotherly conversation about some of the mos...
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Episode 102
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54:45
Could Music Help Heal Our Synod? (A Vision for Unity)
Learn More about the Songwriter Initiative:https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/christcollege/center-for-worship-leadership/songwriter...
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Episode 101
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50:26
Discussing the Ramifications of the New SMP Changes
Join the LCMS Current!(weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this special episode of Lead Time, Pastor Ti...
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Episode 100
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49:41
Does Pastoral Formation Really ‘Threaten the Synod’? Joe Responds.
Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIs pastoral formation reform in the LCMS re...
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Episode 99
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32:10
Is It Time to Redefine Lutheran Identity?
Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentDr. Mychal Thom joins Tim and Jack for a po...
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Episode 98
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53:10
LCMS Health Crisis? Pastor Marcis on Conflict, Culture & What’s Next
Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentWhy do some LCMS churches thrive—and others...
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Episode 97
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49:27
Dr. Jamison Hardy on the Future of LCMS Education
Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this episode, Dr. Jamison J. Hardy, Pres...
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Episode 96
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49:00
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: PSD President Mike Gibson Talks Koinonia Gathering
Information and Registration:https://www.psd-lcms.org/koinonia-gatheringThis special bonus episode of Lead Time features Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, President of the Pacific Southw...
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What the Data Reveals: LCMS Districts, Growth, and the Future of the Church
Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentWhat if we could see how the LCMS is really...
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Episode 95
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48:50
Square vs. Tower: Why the LCMS Needs Both
Join the LCMS Current!(sign up now so you receive the next Edition release on Thursday!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentThe LCMS is wrestling with a fa...
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Episode 94
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58:37
LCMS Barrier Breakers Revisited: How Far Should We Go?
Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings from Pastor Tim?Join the LCMS Current: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentThe LCMS is wrestling with a familiar q...
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Episode 93
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58:13
LCMS Pressure Point: Are SMP Pastors the Future or a Threat?
Pastor Andy Greer went from fundraising for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to preaching from the pulpit at Messiah Lutheran Church. His story shines a light on one of the most controversial discussions in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: the Speci...
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Episode 92
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