Dear Church Podcast

In this short letter, we explain our departure from this special venture known as "The Dear Church Podcast." Take a listen. We love you all!

Pastoral succession and transition has historically been an IFB "no-man's land." In this episode, we talk candidly about our experiences.  Purchase Tom Brennan's new book, "Next: A Manual for Pastoral Transition" on Amazon here >> https://amzn.to/3LiBmGh

In this episode, the DCP attempts a conversation on the controversial topic of "dating," and how that process unfolds for a Christian young adult.

We went LIVE on Facebook to give an update on our weekend, share some feedback and fan mail, and to discuss the important topic of social media. Check it all out in this episode!

"Masculinity" has become a word associated with bad behavior and toxicity, but is that how we should view this controversial topic? Today's episode explores biblical masculinity and how it differs from stereotypes and negative labels. 

What is discipleship? How can a church, a christian or a pastor fulfill the mandate of discipleship in addition to fulfilling their role in evangelism? Enjoy this edifying conversation as the hosts of the DCP discuss the importance of fostering a "discipleship culture" in the local church.

The DCP guys share their position on bad sermon clips, expository preaching, and more! This conversation attempts to feature each host's perspective and position on the most important aspects of biblical preaching. 

This episode is our second shot at tackling the subject of "Church Abuse." In this episode, we spend time discussing how to help the abused, deconstructing, and other topics surrounding the issue of abuse. 

What do you think of when you think about your pastor? Is he someone you serve with or someone you view as being on a power trip? In this episode, we discuss Christian/pastor relationships.  Note: Please forgive us for the poor quality of audio on "The Boy's" mic. It will be resolved in future episodes!

This episode was recorded LIVE on February 21, 2022!  – Weekend Ministry Recap – Feedback and Fan Mail – Topic: Joy in Serving Jesus!

Back by popular demand... the DCP Lightning Round! This round consists of 15 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!

Near and dear to our hearts is the topic of world missions. We welcome the feedback of our listeners as we discuss the importance of a healthy missions program in the local church.

Get your tinfoil hat out and listen to this discussion on conspiracies and their place in God's church! 

The guys are back after the holidays and a bout with Covid. Today we discuss how the liberty we have in Christ is lived out with other believers.

And that's a WRAP! The first season of DCP is in the books, and we take time to talk about our evaluation of the season as well as plans for the future.  To all of our listeners, we say, "THANK YOU!" What a ride. Looking forward to more in the future. 

Should a young person consider Bible college today? What were the Bible college experiences of the DCP hosts? All this and more in today's podcast.

Today's topic is a serious, heart-wrenching reality. We address it openly and transparently, but also with a heart to help.

Have you ever heard so many controversial topics discussed in one sitting? We didn't think so! The lightning round consists of 16 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!

Politics, patriotism, COVID-19, immigration... all of these topics have ravaged the church, increasingly so since 2020! How are the Dear Church co-hosts dealing with this in their respective ministries? Listen in to find out.

After kicking off the podcast with a discussion about Steve's hair

The month of October is, in many churches, used as a time to appreciate pastors! We dedicate this episode to all the pastors out there who listen, and to all of the church members who love their pastor and strive to support him as he serves the Lord. You won't want to miss the "Dear Church" letter at the end, written and read by Martin Wickens.  NOTE: This podcast was recorded via facebook live, so the audio is not as clear as we usually prefer. Also, during our recording, Facebook crashed! We were able to finish the recording and provide it to you here. Thanks for listening!

The DCP rides again, this time while talking about the importance of managing what influences you. The conversation takes a hard turn toward discussing the "generation wars" and some of the conflict that stems from young men and older men in ministry.

The guys sat down to do a live episode on 9/20/21. In this episode they spend time reading and responding to feedback, both positive and negative. Steve Brudnak also explains his social media philosophy.

Diving into another controversial subject, the hosts of DCP discuss whether pragmatism is a forbidden fruit, or a productive tool in Gospel ministry. As always, there are extremes to avoid.

In this episode, the men struggle with the balance of biblical pastoring. We shouldn't be lords or lazy, but leaders anointed by God to do His work as He has called us to do it. 

Care to hear what the men of the DCP think about some controversial topics? This lightning round consists of 16 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!

The guys get right to it in this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. The conversation deals with how we should respond to the history of fundamentalism, as well as how we should proceed in the days ahead.  Conclusion: "A Letter to the Church by Martin Wickens"

On this episode, the team sits down for the first time to discuss why they decided to launch this podcast. Each of them come from different perspectives, age groups and camps of IFB'dom. Take a listen and give us some feedback!