Better Than Andy Stanley

April 5, 2006 in Simply Strategic Show with 12 Comments

On our trip to and from Ohio this week, Emily and the kids caught up on the Simply Strategic Show podcasts. After playing several shows for them, I played the inaugural Catalyst Podcast featuring Andy Stanley for me. Honestly, I didn’t think the kids were listening. About midway through the Catalyst podcast, though, I heard a faint whisper from the rear seat. I overheard one of the kids lean over to Emily and say, "I like Dad’s podcast better." It was the quiet reflection of one small voice, but the magnitude of the statement reverberated through the walls of our minivan. At least in the mind of one nameless child, my podcast is better than Andy Stanley’s.

12 Responses to “Better Than Andy Stanley”

  1. Dan April 6, 2006 at 1:04 am #

    As someone who just finished both “Creating Community” and the “7 Practices of Effective Ministry,” that is high praise. I guess I’ll have to start buying your books and not just checking out your blog. :)

  2. Dan April 6, 2006 at 1:05 am #

    Seriously, I have a question.

    Of your books, which would you most recommend for folks embarking on a church plant.

  3. Johnny Brooks April 6, 2006 at 2:08 am #

    That is priceless.

  4. utech April 6, 2006 at 8:12 am #

    After listening to both I am going to have to agree with your daughter.

  5. Jonathan April 6, 2006 at 8:51 am #

    Um, you were in Ohio thinking of Catalyst and you didn’t stop by to say hi???

  6. tony morgan April 6, 2006 at 9:04 am #

    Dan, my personal favorite is Simply Strategic Growth. All three, though, would certainly benefit you as a church planter. And, remember, Granger was a church plant 20 short years ago.

    tony

  7. Dan April 6, 2006 at 9:16 am #

    Thanks Tony.

  8. Andy Stanley April 6, 2006 at 12:28 pm #

    I agree with the voice from the back seat.

  9. dan ohlerking April 6, 2006 at 12:34 pm #

    what more qualified voting could you get? your own kid AND andy stanley himself!

    i love the fact that both of these podcasts are up – and i hope y’all’s kids keep thinking their dads’ podcast is the best. if/when i do my own, i certainly will have my kids be beta listeners before i go live.

  10. tony morgan April 6, 2006 at 5:03 pm #

    Andy Stanley left a comment on my blog. I should just retire from blogging right now. I’ve reached the pinnacle. There’s no place to go from here.

    Actually, my next goal in blogging is to see if I can get all five of my backyard barbecue guests to comment on my blog. Maybe my next post will be about how my son thinks my golf swing is better than Phil Mickelson’s…

    tony

  11. Catalyst April 12, 2006 at 4:14 pm #

    Hey man, we are glad you (and your kids) are listening to Catalyst!

  12. tony morgan April 12, 2006 at 5:53 pm #

    Thanks, “Catalyst” for chiming in. Keep those podcasts coming! (And, let me know if you you’re looking for a Catalyst alumni member from Indiana to be on one of your upcoming episodes.)

    tony