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Rainer on Leadership

Thom Rainer, Sam Rainer

Booking Overview

This is a Christian leadership show focused on church and workplace leadership, primarily featuring host-led discussions with occasional senior external guests. Agencies could credibly pitch denominational executives, senior pastors, Christian-organization leaders, and established experts in church governance, preaching, staffing, or organizational leadership; booking difficulty is high because the recent external guest is a prominent Christian-organization CEO.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@churchanswers.com

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Host

Thom Rainer - Christian author, leadership consultant, and founder of Church Answers; he previously served as president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources.

Sam Rainer - Pastor, author, and church leadership leader associated with Church Answers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives of Christian organizations, denominational leaders, senior pastors, and established church or workplace leadership experts with direct experience in organizational decision-making.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major Christian organization, Executive responsibility for church or ministry operations, Recognized expertise in church or workplace leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Ryan Blackwell - His Vision And Hopes For Lifeway As Its 11th President And CEO

Recent Topics

Christianity, Leadership, Church Leadership, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rainer on Leadership
:

The Pastoral Burden of Never Having “Off Hours”

October 08, 2026

Josh and Sam discuss how to avoid the “always available” trap of shepherding a congregation. Unfortunately, many pastors, if not most, are never truly “off.” The post The Pastoral Burden of Never Having “Off Hours” appeared first on Church Answers.

Why Preachers Should Pick One Translation (And Which One Is Best)

October 05, 2026

Sam welcomes Dr. Nijay Gupta back to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Nijay is a senior translator for the New Living Translation, a Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, and the author of several books, including A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies and Tell Her Story. Today they discuss why preachers should commit to one primary translation in the pulpit, and why the New Living Translation is the best choice. The post Why Preachers Should Pick One Translation (And Which O...

Should Pastors Encourage Burial Over Cremation?

October 01, 2026

Historically, Christians have favored burial. That practice was not accidental. Burial reflects the biblical pattern of honoring the body, treating death with gravity, and looking forward to the resurrection. In Scripture, the body is not treated as disposable. At the same time, the Bible does not give a direct command that Christians must be buried or that cremation is sinful. Josh and Sam discuss this question on today's episode. The post Should Pastors Encourage Burial Over Cremation? appe...

Frequently asked questions

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Rainer on Leadership
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How do I get in touch with Rainer on Leadership?

Rainer on Leadership is hosted by Thom Rainer and Sam Rainer. Its publicly listed email is info@churchanswers.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rainer on Leadership?

The publicly listed email for Rainer on Leadership: info@churchanswers.com.

How many listeners does Rainer on Leadership have?

Podseeker estimates Rainer on Leadership reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rainer on Leadership?

Rainer on Leadership typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives of Christian organizations, denominational leaders, senior pastors, and established church or workplace leadership experts with direct experience in organizational decision-making. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a major Christian organization; Executive responsibility for church or ministry operations; Recognized expertise in church or workplace leadership. Recent guests include Ryan Blackwell.

How hard is it to get booked on Rainer on Leadership?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rainer on Leadership cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Leadership, Church Leadership, Preaching, and Pastoral Ministry. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@churchanswers.com

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