Church Law Podcast

Bridging the Divide: A Conversation on Gracism and the Church w/ guest Dr. David Anderson

What does it mean to be a Gracist — and why is racial unity essential to the mission of the Church? In this powerful episode of the Church Law Podcast, The Church Attorn

Still Called, Still Faithful: Why Shifting Isn’t Failing

Are you a ministry leader in a season of transition, questioning your next steps, or navigating a succession plan? You are not alone — and you are not failing. In this s

Are You Ready for December 31st? Year-End Legal & Financial Tips for Churches w/ guest Bob Dye

As the year comes to a close, churches often face a whirlwind of activity—but overlooking year-end financial and legal responsibilities can lead to lasting consequences.

Faith, Philanthropy, and Equity: How Churches and Nonprofits Can Align Giving with Values and Justice w/ guest Nicole Baker Fulgham

In this inspiring episode of The Church Law Podcast, host Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, sits down with Nicole Baker Fulgham, founder of The Townsend Collaborative, fo

The Future of the Large Church w/ guest Warren Bird

In this episode of the Church Law Podcast, Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, sits down with Dr. Warren Bird—one of the nation’s foremost researchers and authors on large

Why Unity in the Church is Important with guest, Latasha Morrison

In this episode of the Church Law Podcast, Erika sits down with Latasha Morrison—speaker, author, certified trainer in cultural intelligence and unconscious bias, and fou

What You Can Expect at the Church Law & Leadership Summit

In this special episode of the Church Law Podcast, Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, gives you an exclusive preview of the 18th Annual Church Law and Leadership Summit, h

How to Nail Church Leadership in Challenging Times, with guest Dr. Nicole Martin

In this episode of The Church Law Podcast, host Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, sits down with Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin—COO of Christianity Today and author of Nai

Trademarks 101 for Churches, with guest Nathan Adams IV, Esq.

In this episode of The Church Law Podcast, Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, sits down with Nathan “Nate” Adams, partner at Holland & Knight, to unpack the essentials of

The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Your Church’s Tax-Exempt Status

In this episode of The Church Law Podcast, Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, dives into the vital topic of maintaining your church’s tax-exempt status. With over 25 years

Top Legal and Tax Issues: Answering Listener Questions with guest, Matthew Branaugh, Esq.

In this episode of the Church Law Podcast, Erika welcomes back special guest Matthew Branaugh, attorney and editor at Church Law & Tax. Together, they tackle a variety of

The New Administration and What Your Church Should Know

In this episode, Erika provides essential guidance to help churches and ministries stay ahead of shifting legal and compliance requirements under the new administration.

Immigration and the Church: What May Change in 2025 with guest Lina Hughes, Esq.

In this episode, Erika tackles a critical issue facing churches and ministries—immigration law and its evolving impact on faith-based organizations. With rapid policy shi

Employees vs. Contractors: Proper Worker Classification for Churches with guest, Tiffany Releford, Esq.

This podcast episode, hosted by Erika Cole, The Church Attorney®, features employment law expert Tiffany Releford. The discussion provides valuable insights into employme

Rest as a Sacred Leadership Commitment, with guest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked importance of rest in leadership, especially for those in ministry. Erika is joined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a Board-

BONUS EPISODE: An Interview with Richard Hammar, attorney, CPA, and co-founder, Church Law & Tax

Hammar, attorney, CPA, and co-founder of Church Law & Tax. Rich reflects on his more than 40-year career representing churches and informing them through his articles for

When to Hire An Executive Pastor, with XPastor.com Founder David “Fletch” Fletcher

So, you’ve planted your church, and it has entered a growth phase. And with that growth has come added responsibility, stress, and pressure.  Therefore, it’s understandab

The Thriving, Expanding Church, with guest Brad Hill, chief solutions officer, Gloo

Many churches make it out of their infancies and early years and hit their strides as they approach the double-digit years of existence. When a church’s life cycle reache

Navigating the Early Years, with guest Pastor Soboma Wokoma

Pastors Soboma and Faith Wokoma weren’t planning to start a church. But bringing 17 people together for connection, coupled with earnest commitments to prayer, eventually

Starting a Church, with guest Peter Olson, executive pastor

Three years ago, Harvest Valley Church was a dream—a vision—to reach the people of Horace, North Dakota. From humble beginnings meeting in coffee shops to forming small g