The Two Talents Pod
We’re Jon and Danny. We love God and leading. We have experience in youth leadership, work place management as well as counseling. We’re focused on using the talents God has given us. If you’re looking to start an effective bible study, grow or start a youth group, or just hang out with a couple of dudes talking about God in a variety of different subjects, this pod is for you!
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
What is integrity and what does it mean to have integrity? We break down our thoughts and search the scriptures to try and bring clarity to the word!

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Our good friend Jeff Hutchins has an advisory business in which he assists and gives counsel to individuals, groups and churches. He has a ton of experience in every aspect of the church. Listen in as he answers a bunch of questions we throw at him including "How can we solve all of the world's problems?" The answers might surprise you!

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
What is the purpose of church funds and how can you be certain you're using it appropriately? We dive into these and other difficult questions so tag along on this episode based around budgeting and financing your ministry!

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Group dynamics can be difficult to navigate. How do you lead effectively? Are there steps you can take to bring others to Christ and also have fun and help your pupils or other group members? Jon and Danny have an open and honest conversation on things they have learned both as leaders of a youth group and also as students in bible study groups and men's fellowship.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Jeff James has a great deal of experience leading and teaching youth groups. We wanted to pick his brain to learn about some of his greatest successes as a leader and also hear his perspective on modern day group leadership!

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Group leadership can be fun and rewarding but it can also be difficult. Having a flock that you're responsible for can be daunting. Let's chat about ways we can mitigate danger and ensure we are tending our flock properly and harboring a safe environment for our groups!

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
The Bible instructs us to love God and love our neighbor. These are the greatest commandments. However, how do we love our neighbor if we don't understand who they are or what our community consists of? Jon and Danny deep dive into some numbers from their local city and county to see who their neighbors are and what they struggle or succeed in. This gives us greater understanding of how to reach the lost locally.

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Tag along with us as we interview our special guest Mark. Mark is wise, kind, and has hosted our local men's fellowship group. We had some questions about how he brought that to fruition and how others can be successful if they want to start a small group. Let's go!
3:30 What are your favorite things that have come from our bible study?
9:00 Why should someone start a small group?
21:20 What are the vital signs of a healthy small group?
36:55 What should a person who is looking to start a small group do first?
41:30 What are some things you've learned about effective small group leading that you didn't know before starting the group?

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Join Danny and Jon as we talk about discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple and how do you seek out help and mentorship? Let's find out!
2:45 What is a disciple?
7:45 Why are we doing a full episode on discipleship?
21:20 Who has been a mentor to you in your life?
30:50 Who have you discipled?
45:50 How would someone go about finding a mentor?
59:15 What are some methods or resources someone could use to disciple others well?

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Join Jon and Danny as we introduce ourselves to the audience. We dig into the "why" we're doing a podcast and start conversating about our credentials and passions. We hope you enjoy this first episode of "Two Talents".
7:15 Q1: What are your passions in life and ministry?
13:20 Q2: How can we benefit the listeners of this podcast?
23:50 Q3: What episodes are you looking forward to the most?
29:25 Q4: What do you want to get out of leading a podcast?


