Kyle and Chris sit down for a Bible and Theology heavy conversation, trying to answer the question: what is it that we want our church to take-away from their experience of Christmas? Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Preaching Minister) and Chris Mo...

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to a loss any kind. The holidays are going to trigger grief for many in your church. Even the most well-meaning, Jesus-loving folks may find themselves ill-equipped to respond.

Why is that holidays can be so hard? Is it the political tension still in the air? Is it old family grudges? Bad food? Whatever the problem is, it’s compounded by a lack of imagination and planning. If you want to have a great Thanksgiving and Christma...

Ministry happens within an environment. If that environment isn’t positive, then there’s no way people with learn to be more like Jesus. With the tension of the holidays and the post-election fallout upon us,

It’s a teaser! A big brainstorming session to discuss the upcoming season. You’ll hear thoughts on pre-school. the Logan trailer, the Election and what it means for churches to create a sense of belonging. Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Preaching ...

“Always be in Kindergarten.” That’s the advice Wes Woodell gives on how he went from a dysfunctional Campus Ministry to making disciples who plant new churches. Get a glimpse of Wes’s whirlwind journey, and  be inspired to get the help you need to do w...

Live from Pepperdine, Chris and Kyle discuss Enneagram, people pleasing and their slow process of getting over themselves in order to focus on ministry and mission. Tear Gas and Gumdrops is Kyle Sapp (Young Adults and future Preaching Minister) and Chr...

Queen of the Podcasts, Mandy Smith joins us to discuss how her Tear Gas Moment taught her how to be comfortable in her calling to pastoral leadership. You can learn a lot more about this in her most recent book The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitati...

There’s a really good podcast about the art of Sermon Prep called Sermonsmith. This is not it. You should subscribe to Sermonsmith. In this episode, two new-ish preachers reflect on why sermons are different than other public speaking.

Often, when people talk about church planting, especially among the unchurched, its with arahrah zeal. But the truth is, its really hard, andnot many people know how to do it. In this episode Kyl