How Did I Get Here?

Ministry is impossible without you. Here are six ways you can help. 

Conversations with my dad will never get old. This discussion on pastoral behavior is worth listening too. Our job is extremely difficult but sometimes a change in attitude and behavior will make all the difference in the world.   

This episode was recorded a while ago (we had some release issues) nevertheless, it's a great conversation about some really important things and a few less important things. Check it out and let us know what you think!  

Welcome back! I know it's been a while but we are excited to return with this all new season, we hope you'll join us!

I've asked myself so many times, "How did I get here?". How am I to the place where I'm pastoring people that are so "different" than me. However, when I take a closer look I ask "are they that different than me?". I pastor people from many different walks of life, none more interesting than the farmer; take a listen, you'll see what I mean.  

Authenticity is bringing your best self in the service of other people. Join us as we sit down with Dan Owolabi to discuss his new book - Authentic Leadership.

What's the effect of empathy? Conversations about racism. What's going on? How did we get here? The pain of loss. White privilege. What are Christians supposed to do. How do we seek to understand? 12:18AM. Black jeeps. The good samaritan. Law enforcement. 2020. The 99.  

Changing the world may be easier than you think. 

Experts are saying that vulnerability is not weakness, but, it is our most accurate measure of courage. Is this true? Join us as we discuss. 

Pastoral fatigue is a silent killer in ministry. God gave us the gift of rest, we should do so more often. 

For the pass eleven years I've spent most of my time pastoring college students, here's what I've learned... 

There's a lesson in everything we do, start looking for them.  

When things get hard we're tempted to run away from them...don't. 

Jon and I discuss what it's like being pastors kids.   

This is part two of my conversation with Cody and Matt, if you haven't had a chance, go check out No Cracks Part One. In this episode we continue to talk about all things worship, speaking into peoples lives and our thoughts about both the platform and the stage.

What is worship? What does a worship pastor do? Is there a difference between a preacher and a pastor? Smoke and lights? Who's the black lady giving the standing ovation? When did you know? Reserved seats? Join us for a great discussion as we answer these questions. 

Questions and answers. Answers to questions.  

Doug Cooper is a devoted father, Christ follower, husband, and entrepreneur. He is also passionate about coffee; so much so that he started his own roasting company. This is the story of goldberry.  

We're in the middle of a pandemic and everything has changed. We talk about what pastoring during this time has been like. 

Doug Cooper has been a worship leader for thirty five years and has worked with seven different pastors. He has learned many things along the way and his perspective on ministry, pastors and the church is worth hearing.   

How are sermons prepared? What does that look like? How long does it take? What's for dinner? Why did you leave? Do you regret that decision? Is it really that simple? How much time do you need? What did you learn? How did you get here? Join the conversation as we answer these questions.  

Thoughts and reactions to COVID-19. Stay informed and listen to the right people. Check out the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqw-9yMV0sI

Teaching people about God is the most fulfilling, rewarding, and most stressful job I've ever had. Preaching is personal and public. Preaching is the most original thing I've ever done. Preaching requires giving glory to God and telling the truth of who He is. Preaching is an art, a craft that needs to be honed and worked on. Preaching is fun. Preaching is hard. Preaching is what I do. Listen to this episode, you'll see.

Life - Love - Food - God - Family - Lessons - History - Color - Gifts - Tradition.

Seriously, when are we going to start fully trusting God? Why are we still surprised when God does amazing things? Join us for part two of this story. 

Depending on pace the things that can throw us off balance are often the small things.

Yes, it has become a cliche thing for Christians to say “God has a plan”, but do we really believe that? Do we “plan” things with God in mind? Are we willing to go along with God's plan when He changes it or reveals it to us? Am I ok with the possibility of being locked up in a Thai prison? Ok, fine, I'll do what you want - God. Join us this week for a story that is impossible to make up. 

Young pastors bring an energy to church and ministry life that is fun, magnetizing, and encouraging. However, young pastors know very little and have a lot to learn. They make mistakes that turn into some of the most valuable life lessons they'll lean on many times in the future. If a ministry intern hall of fame existed, Alex would be in it. Join us as we walk the path of early ministry life.       

How many friends do pastors really have? Ohio is where? Why does student ministry matter? Someone gave you what? Does that hurt? What's the problem with Monday morning? Join Andrew and I as we answer these questions.

Matt and I have been friends for over 15 years. We have a lot in common and he has a unique perspective on life, ministry, and pastors. Join us (newbies in the podcast game) as we talk about where we live, what makes it unique, how we became friends, our goals for this podcasts; he shares how he got to where he is today and what he's learned along the way.