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9Marks Interviews: Conversations for pastors and church leaders about building healthy churches.

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    • Aug 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 203 EPISODES

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    The 9Marks Interviews podcast is an incredible resource for young pastors and church leaders seeking biblical instruction and guidance on a variety of issues. As a young pastor myself, I have found this podcast to be invaluable in my journey of growing in my understanding of pastoral ministry. The long form interviews conducted on different books and issues provide in-depth discussions that delve into both theology and practical application in the life of the church. The hosts ask thoughtful questions and engage with their guests in meaningful conversations that are both enlightening and encouraging.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of knowledge and expertise that the hosts bring to each episode. They carefully select guests who are renowned scholars, experienced pastors, or experts in their respective fields. This ensures that listeners receive a well-rounded perspective on various topics related to pastoral ministry. The discussions are not only intellectually stimulating but also highly applicable to real-life situations faced by pastors in their day-to-day work.

    Moreover, the podcast excels at offering a balance between theological reflection and practical insights. Many episodes tackle challenging theological concepts, providing listeners with a solid foundation for understanding Scripture and its implications for ministry. At the same time, there is a strong emphasis on practical application, with guests sharing personal anecdotes and wisdom gained from years of experience in pastoral ministry. This combination makes the podcast highly valuable for those looking to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

    While it's hard to find any significant flaws in The 9Marks Interviews podcast, one minor downside is that it may not cover every specific issue or question that a pastor or church leader might face. With such a vast field as pastoral ministry, it's natural for certain topics or scenarios to go untouched. However, given the wide range of episodes available, it is highly likely that most pastors will find extensive material relevant to their needs.

    In conclusion, The 9Marks Interviews podcast stands out as an essential resource for pastors and church leaders seeking biblical guidance and instruction. The quality of the interviews, the depth of theological insight, and the practical wisdom shared by guests make this podcast a must-listen for anyone involved in pastoral ministry. Whether you are a young pastor or a seasoned church leader, this podcast will equip and encourage you on your journey towards faithfully shepherding God's people.



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    A Church Discipline Revival, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 54:43


    Jonathan Leeman takes church discipline on the road with these two messages on the what, why, and how.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    A Church Discipline Revival, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:03


    Jonathan Leeman takes church discipline on the road with these two messages on the what, why, and how.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Sermon: A Biblical Theology of Singleness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 43:03


    Charles Hedman, a pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, preached a sermon on a biblical theology of singleness.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Church, Congregationalism and Elders with John Hammett and Phil Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 73:09


    John Hammett (professor at Southeastern Seminary) and Phil Newton (long-time pastor of Southwoods Baptist Church) go a few rounds with Mark Dever on ecclesiology including the role of elders in the local church. Listen and learn!For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The 9Marks Leadership Interview Sampler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 65:35


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    The Source of a Healthy Church with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 26:38


    The Source of a Healthy Church with Mark Dever.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Meaning of Membership with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 57:07


    The Meaning of Membership with Mark Dever.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Gospel in the Church with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 36:25


    The Gospel in the Church with Mark Dever.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Polity in the Local Church with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 62:06


    Polity in the Local Church with Mark Dever.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Sermon Preparation with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 75:06


    Mark Dever lectures during a Weekender about how to prepare an expositional sermon.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Service Preparation Seminar with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 57:28


    How do you decide what to preach next? How do you put together a service in which each element is meaningful and contributing to a distinctively Christian theme? Mark invites you into his study as he shares his method and philosophy on planning Sunday services.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Membership and Congregationalism with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 67:45


    Mark Dever gives a topical sermon on a biblical view of membership and congregationalism in the local church.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Modern Church Reform II with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 60:36


    What distinguishes a local church from a club or company? Here's your chance to be a fly on the wall as Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, shares his heart and mind on the contemporary state of the church and a biblical trajectory for reform.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Role of the Elder with D. A. Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 59:12


    In this episode, D.A. Carson expounds on 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and explains what the role of the elder is in a local church. For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    A Roundtable Discussion on the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 79:43


    The church is intended to be a display of God's glory to the spiritual powers and to our unconverted neighbors. So how are we doing? Listen as four church-watchers bat around questions that deal with both the theological and practical aspects of local church life.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Ministry with Ligon Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 44:54


    The Ministry with Ligon DuncanFor more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Explicatory Preaching with Phillip Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 62:00


    Explicatory Preaching with Philip JensenFor more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Biblical Studies and Today's Pastor with Peter Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 61:29


    Biblical Studies and Today's Pastor with Peter WilliamsFor more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Church and Culture with Ligon Duncan and Thomas Ascol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 64:52


    Are we willing to hold to truths such as the exclusivity of the Gospel, the reality of false faith, the need for a regenerate church membership, and the necessity of church discipline? These and other questions are encountered in this challenging interview.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Justification and the New Perspective with Ligon Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 63:59


    Is this New Perspective something to be excited about? Eavesdrop on Mark Dever as he queries Ligon Duncan, senior minister at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, about the attractions and perils of the New Perspective on Paul.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Children's Ministry, with David and Sally Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 70:26


    Can we actually teach 5 and 6 year olds about the biblical concepts of sin, repentance, faith, and the nature of God? If you're inclined to say no, then you might be interested in hearing how one of the most influential churches in America is proving that assumption wrong.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Christianity and Culture with Albert Mohler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 70:29


    What does it mean for he church is called to be in the world, but not of the world? Listen to Dr. Mohler's lecture, "Christianity and Culture", and the roundtable discussion with Mark Dever and friends. For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Responsibility of the Church with Timothy George

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 33:50


    What's the responsibility of the church? Timothy George answers that question with 1 Corinthians 1. For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The State of Christianity in America with Albert Mohler and Andrew Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 15:34


    American Evangelicalism goes in for a check-up as Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. and Dr. Andrew Davis, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, NC, explore the effects of modernity on the Evangelical mind.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    A Writer's Retrospective with John Piper, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 54:35


    Listen as John Piper talks about the books he has written and the passion he has for the supremacy of Christ in all things.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    A Writer's Retrospective with John Piper, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 63:06


    Listen as John Piper talks about the books he has written and the passion he has for the supremacy of Christ in all things.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Interning in the Church with Mark Dever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 67:17


    How might a church internship program be structured? Mark Dever interviews five Capitol Hill Baptist interns about their experiences preparing for ministry.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    American Evangelicalism: Yesterday and Today with Mark Noll

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 59:18


    Is the history of Evangelicalism a little blurry for you? Or are you a history buff who loves to talk about names, dates and changes on the historical scene? Either way, you'll benefit from listening to Mark Dever chat it up with Mark Noll, McManis Professor of Christian Thought at Wheaton College.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Christians and Culture with Ken Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 66:44


    Mark Dever asks Ken Myers about why Christians today are so worldly and yet so obsessed with culture. Does he see any correlation?For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    A Biblical Vision for the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 57:25


    Mark Dever proclaims what the church should be in this overview of 1 Corinthians.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Q&A on Membership Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 14:49


    From the conference “The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership” at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Talks from God Exposed: Awkward Preaching in a Comfortable Age (Day II)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 96:26


    God Exposed: A pastors' conference on expositional preaching co-sponsored by 9Marks and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Christ in the Old Testament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 71:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 61:59


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    Gospel At Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 63:26


    Interview with Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert. Why should Christians work? How can you trust God in the workplace? How can you avoid making an idol of work and being idle in work?For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The State of the Southern Baptist Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 62:38


    A Panel Discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin, Al Mohler, and David Platt. A roundtable discussion of the past, present, and future of the SBC.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 62:07


    Why is biblical theology essential for pastoral ministry? How do you do it? Find out in this roundtable discussion with Michael Lawrence, Tom Schreiner, and Jonathan Leeman.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Biblical Theology with Mike Gilbart-Smith, Michael Lawrence, and Jonathan Leeman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 65:27


    Mark Dever leads a roundtable in discussing the importance of biblical theology for the pastor.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    Q&A on Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 32:42


    From the conference "The People of God: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Love, Authority, and Church Membership" at River City Grace Community Church of Sacramento.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Reverberation of the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 38:59


    The ministry of the word may begin in the mouth of the evangelist and preacher, but that Word should reverberate through the church's music, prayers, and relationships. The echoing word gives life to the church in all its parts.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Power and Preaching of the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 28:31


    It's tempting for church leaders to put their trust in their own ideas and ingenuity. But God's Word alone gives life, and the power of ministry depends on exposing people to God's Word, whether inside or outside the church.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

    The Discipline of Membership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 42:28


    Church discipline is a tough topic, but it's critical for protecting the gospel, the good of the saints, and the reputation of Christ in the world. Here's a guide to the basic of what church discipline is, and how to practice it.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org

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