Real Leaders by Mark Driscoll

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Pastor Mark sits down with John Lovell from the Warrior Poet Society to discuss everything from airplane wrestling matches to parenting.

In this special interview, Pastor Mark sits down with Captain Ryan Pearse and Sergeant Brannon Schieman to discuss Captain Pearse's leadership and experience as Chaplain of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds. Real Faith wishes all of those who have served a happy Veteran's Day, and we hope this episode is a blessing and encouragement to you.

On this episode of Real Leaders, Pastor Mark sits down with Dr. Michael Miller, former Chairman of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Ohio State University to discuss the epidemic of transgenderism, and what that means for the future of our civilization.

Join Pastor Mark for a fantastic conversation with Elijah Schaffer of Slightly Offens*ve. Make sure to give Elijah a follow at one of his links below, and as always please like, share, and subscribe for more great content like this!

My body, my choice, is the stance that Pro-Choice candidates use. In this Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark discusses what it truly means with Marc Burmich in this part two episode of the mini-series of Abort Abortion. Diving into the stronghold of fear within the culture and the reality of these “safe” at-home abortion pills. Support and learn more about Choices AZ here: https://www.choicesaz.com Grab a FREE eBook copy of "Abort Abortion" today at https://realfaith.com/abortabortion/

With the overturn of Roe v Wade, Pastor Mark chats with Marc Burmich, president and CEO of Choices pregnancy centers. Burmich is on the forefront of this issue by running one of the largest pro-life pregnancy centers in Arizona sharing his in-depth knowledge on this topic.

In this Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark talks about the common mistakes pastors and leader's make, speaking out of his own personal experiences of being a senior pastor for over 26 years. Breaking these common mistakes down into simple categories like, personal, technical, emotional, style of teaching and theological.

In this Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark speaks on different preaching styles. He shares his preaching style and focuses on how different styles can be used to better-equipped leaders and preachers when speaking to their audiences. Encouraging pastors and leader's to find their voice to connect and speak with those around them instead of following the same cookie-cutter template most speakers find themselves in.

In this 6 part mini-series of the Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark takes it real and honest by preaching the Bible on his road trip in the Bronco. Speaking to pastors and leaders on technical and practical steps too preaching and teaching. It's like driving a stick shift at first it's a little rough, over time it's figured out but the key is to not end up in the ditch.

When the world gets darker, God's people need to go deeper. Current statics show a rise of the younger generation wanting more Bible-teaching, not less. This isn't surprising considering the civil culture war we live in today; people are overwhelmed, stressed, and depressed. That means believers are burning more fuel, and as a result, they need more of God's Word. People want more Bible-teaching, more worship, more prayer, and more gathering together as a church, more now than ever.

In this talk from the Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark speaks on the reality of church replanting. I believe church replanting is the next wave in the church, with entrepreneurial leaders who love people. Church replanting bridges the past with what is to come.

The majority of churches are dying, and so are their pastors. In this episode of the Real Leader's podcast, Pastor Mark addresses the reality of the church post-covid and what pastors are facing. About 38% of pastors are deciding to leave their ministries. Let's be encouraging and pray for pastors during this time and not beat them down.

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark addresses church online. Meeting in person for church is essential. You can call it old school, or you can call it Ekklesia. Ultimately, there is no such thing as church online.

In this multi-part series of Real Leaders podcasts, Pastor Mark breaks down what Christianity and the Church look like post-COVID. A new episode will be posted weekly on Tuesday so make sure to subscribe wherever you listen from. In this episode, Pastor Mark addresses church governance and the issue of it being built for peacetime, not wartime. If you don't build your Church upon the biblical model of singular headship and plural leadership, you'll end up with a mess, like America.

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark and Andy Gould, a former Arizona Supreme Court Justice, sit down to discuss faith, family, and freedom. Andy Gould is a former Arizona Supreme Court Justice serving five years on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeals, Andy Gould spent many years as a Judge of the Superior Court in Yuma County. He served as both Associate Presiding Judge and Presiding Judge. He began his legal career in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing in the field of civil litigation. Currently, he is running for attorney general.

This incredibly practical talk from Pastor Mark was given at Trinity Church, Real Men Life Group. It's aimed at helping leaders and pastors navigate the holiday season, which can often be complicated and stressful.

In this talk, Pastor Mark recently gave a lecture at TheosU he shares the reality of critical theory and how it is affecting and infecting the government, academia, social media platforms, as well as many pulpits and pastors. Pastor Mark Driscoll sits down and explains this is a spiritual battle, not just a political issue. It is a counterfeit of the gospels that all leaders and pastors need to be aware of and become equip in to combat the lies. For more exclusive clips and a free ebook copy of "Christian Theology vs. Critical Theory", go visit RealFaith.com/ct

For the majority of his ministry, Pastor Mark has been preaching in an expository style, which means preaching verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. In this episode, he shares a talk he recently gave at a pastor's conference at Gateway Church in Dallas, TX to help other pastors do the same.

In this talk Pastor Mark recently gave at a pastor's conference at Gateway Church in Dallas, TX, he shares reflections on preaching from 25+ years as a senior pastor.

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark answers questions sent in from pastors across the globe and gives practical tips on ministry, preaching, sermon prep, and more. For pastors and ministry leaders who have questions, send them to hello@realfaith.com and Pastor Mark will be answering some of these questions on the podcast over the next few months!

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark gives some general ideas and tips on preaching and teaching. For pastors and ministry leaders who have questions, send them to hello@realfaith.com and Pastor Mark will be answering some of these questions on the podcast over the next few months!

This special episode of the Real Leaders podcast is a recent talk from one of Pastor Mark's friends, Pastor Brandon Thomas of Keystone Church (Keller, TX) from Real Men at The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ. Using Psalm 128:1-6 as the backdrop for his talk, he addresses the ideas of embracing your authority, being able to admit you're wrong, and how important it is to keep it real.

This special episode of the Real Leader podcast is a throwback talk from Pastor Mark as he gives four categories for how to handle it when you have a decision to make on whether to move forward or accept what you can't control.

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark chats with David Middlebrook, founding shareholder of The Church Lawyers. Middlebrook is one of the country's leading practitioners in the area of religious nonprofit organizations and has an in-depth knowledge of risk management for charities, religious organizations, private schools, and universities.

In this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast, Pastor Mark talks with Trent Dunham, president of Dunham+Company, a global leader in helping nonprofits create and execute fully integrated fundraising and marketing strategies. With dozens of clients on four continents, D+C now has the opportunity to share their skills with the top organizations around the world. Trent is a recognized expert in integrated marketing, fundraising, online media, broadcast ministry, and communications.

This episode of the Real Leaders podcast is with Laura Edwards from Lincoln, UK who is currently working on doctoral research on the emotional impact of the clergy role on clergy and their families, and the relationship between social support, religious coping style, and depression in senior leaders. She currently works as a clinical psychologist and is married to a pastor.

This episode is with Pastor Adam Mabry, who with his wife Hope, was a church planter in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning to the U.S. to plant Aletheia Church in Boston in 2010. He has Master's Degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary (M.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Th.M.) as well as a D.Min from Gordon-Conwell and will soon complete his Ph.D. at The University of Aberdeen. Pastoring in one of the most liberal parts of the United States, Pastor Adam has published several books and done much study in the areas of culture and society as well as critical theory.

This episode of the Real Leaders podcast comes from a talk Pastor Mark recently did on lessons learned for ministry leaders and pastors through a wild and hectic 2020.

In this episode of the Real Leaders podcast, Pastor Mark and Pastor Jimmy Evans talk about how governance is important not just in your church but in your life and family. Pastor Jimmy also talks about reopening Gateway Church after being shut down due to the pandemic and about his many years of apostolic and marriage ministry. Pastor Jimmy Evans is a pastor at the Dallas area's Gateway Church and is the founder and CEO of MarriageToday, the largest marriage ministry in the country. He also serves as one of Pastor Mark's pastors and one of the members of the wise counsel of The Trinity Church.

In this podcast with Pastor Larry Osborne, the lead and teaching pastor of North Coast Church in Vista, CA, he and Pastor Mark talk about his decades of ministry to churches and pastors as well as some of the lessons he's learned and now passes on to those he coaches and leads. Pastor Larry has also written several books including Sticky Teams, Sticky Church, Sticky Leaders, and more.

In this conversation with Dr. R.T. Kendall, he tells how he and his wife have celebrated 60+ faithful years married as well as talking about his extensive work and ministry in forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and Calvinism.

In this podcast, Pastor Mark & his wife Grace talk about how spiritual warfare started in Heaven, came to earth to the first family, and now manifests itself in our marriages, families, and church families.