The Bottom Half is Red

Welcome to ”The Bottom Half is Red” with Barron Longstreth. This podcast dives into church growth by focusing on creating cultural excellence. The Bottom Half is Red acts like a mirror, urging leaders to reflect and improve their current practices. Listen now for innovative church operations and strategies to foster creativity and help you discover and develop your distinct voice and brand.

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Episodes

S1E5 - How Do I Build A Team?

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered what elements go into creating an effective team? How do you find the right people to lead? Building a great team and choosing the right leaders is essential to the growth of an organization. In the last episode, Pastor Terry Shock talked about how church leaders are responsible for the failure or success of the mission.
In this episode, Barron and Rayna tackle this topic and break it down step-by-step. Spoiler Alert: Talent will only get you so far. Learn why they refer to the volunteers of their organization as leaders.
 
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Music by Lemon Music Studio

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

We didn’t just walk off the Ark; our church organization should reflect this fact. How do you incorporate contemporary culture without compromising biblical foundations? 
Pastors Barron Longstreth and Terry Shock explore the crucial topic of establishing a biblically-centered culture within a church setting.
Pastor Shock identifies the group of people who are most responsible for the success or failure of the organization. He also reveals the #1 roadblock to a biblically-centered culture. Spoiler Alert: It’s not the devil.
This fantastic conversation delves into the challenges, pitfalls, and responsibilities that leaders face in navigating this journey. The answers are simple, but that doesn’t make them easy.
 
TBHIR Show Notes
Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. You can also join our monthly newsletter.
Check out our bookstore. Bookshop.org supports small independent and locally owned bookstores. Ordering with us will direct the order to a locally owned business.
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For more great content from Terry and Melani Shock including Melani’s book Eat This Book check out their website: https://www.kqministries.net/.
You can also find them on Instagram @kqministries or Facebook @TerryandMelaniShock.
 
Music by Lemon Music Studio

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023

How do you recognize the need for change? Change can be painful, but it's nowhere near as painful as being stuck in a place you don't belong.
On this episode, Barron Longstreth and Jeff Ralston, lead pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Lake Charles, discuss distinguishing the difference between embracing change for relevance and compromising core beliefs, identifying key indicators for organizational change, providing spiritual and emotional support for leaders during times of change, and effectively addressing the "why" in leadership communication. 
You will enjoy Pastor Ralston's well-thought-out and systematic explanation for each question. You don't want to miss this deep and insightful conversation!
TBHIR Show Notes
Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. You can also join our monthly newsletter.
Check out our bookstore. Bookshop.org supports small independent and locally owned bookstores. Ordering with us will direct the order to a locally owned business.
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Connect with us on Social Media:
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Music by Lemon Music Studio

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

What do military helicopters and music practice have in common? You're going to discover that today! In a world that often demands perfection, is it possible to achieve excellence without falling into the trap of perfectionism? Discover the psychological roots of perfectionism and how it hinders creativity, productivity, and even mental health. On the flip side, we'll explore the art of setting high standards while embracing imperfections, failures, and the beautiful messiness of life.
Join Barron, Rayna, and executive producer David Tanderup on this thought-provoking journey into "Excellence vs. Perfectionism.
TBHIR Show Notes
Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. You can also join our monthly newsletter.
Check out our bookstore. Bookshop.org supports small independent and locally owned bookstores. Ordering with us will direct the order to a locally owned business.
The Bottom Half is Red Bookstore
Connect with us on Social Media:
Facebook: @thebottomhalfisred
Instagram: @thebottomhalfisred
Twitter/X: @bottomhalfisred
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBottomHalfisRed
 
Music by Lemon Music Studio
 

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023

When is the best time to have a life-changing transformative moment? How about driving in small-town Oklahoma? Barron and Rayna Longstreth co-host the inaugural episode of The Bottom Half is Red to dive into the profound effects of that Genesis moment and why they started this podcast.
Hint: It's not to teach leaders how to micromanage.
They discuss the critical need for cultural excellence in the church and why excellence isn't the destination; it's the starting place from which we should be operating.
This pilot episode is an enjoyable blend of wisdom, vision, and fun! Everyone says it, but we promise: this is not a show you want to miss.
TBHIR Show Notes
Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. You can also join our monthly newsletter.
Check out our bookstore. Bookshop.org supports small independent and locally owned bookstores. Ordering with us will direct the order to a locally owned business.
The Bottom Half is Red Bookstore
Connect with us on Social Media:
Facebook: @thebottomhalfisred
Instagram: @thebottomhalfisred
Twitter/X: @bottomhalfisred
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheBottomHalfisRed
 
Music by Lemon Music Studio

The Bottom Half is Red Trailer

Saturday Sep 09, 2023

Saturday Sep 09, 2023

An introduction to what can be expected from The Bottom Half is Red as well as a sneak preview into some of the exclusive behind the scenes moments available on The Bottom Half is Red Patreon.
 
Music by Lemon Music Studio

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Cultivating Excellence: A Journey to Authentic Apostolic Impact. 

This world needs an authentic Apostolic experience that will create a meaningful impact in their lives. Whether you are a pastor, church leader, or congregant, you owe those in your sphere of influence a chance to have a genuine encounter with Jesus Christ. This podcast is not focused on giving spiritual inspiration or divine revelation. However, God can use this content to produce those things. 

Instead, we are looking to give you the tools to establish or refine your organization’s culture of excellence. Is your congregation a revolving door of first-time friends? We want to provide you with the tools to evaluate your processes and systems. Would you like to get more people involved? This podcast will discuss the techniques of how to effectively build a team. You preach the great sermon or teach the best lesson, but it won’t help anyone if they never heard it. Here at The Bottom Half is Red, we want to partner with you to help you reach your world for Jesus. 

 

 

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