Shepherding Talk

Some churches celebrate what God does not tolerate. 1 Corinthians 5 tells us what God has to say about the "Why" of church discipline. Read More ...

Leading from the middle. They aren't flashy, their names aren't in lights. They're not out front. They are living and serving among the people. Read More ...

Thriving Churches or Dying Churches: What Determines the Difference? Join Max Dawson, Don Truex, Rickie Jenkins and Roger Shouse as they share their wisdom and experience on this critical question! Read More ...

Someone loved you enough to mentor, train, equip and empower you. Go do that for someone else! Read More ...

In a rapidly changing culture, we need leaders like those from Issachar. Those who "understand the times" (1 Chronicles 12:32). Read More ...

Change is very unkind to those who are unprepared - Max Dawson. Join Max Dawson and me for the first in a two part discussion on Leadership in a Changing Culture. Read More ...

Did God design marriage for more than simple companionship and temporary happiness? Of course! He designed it for our holiness and for His glory. Join us as Reuben Prevost and I talk about Gary Thomas' great book called, "Sacred Marriage." Read More ...

When someone says that we need to be about the work of the kingdom, we might immediately say “Amen” to it. But when I say, “work of the kingdom,” what comes to mind? Read More ...

Do you have trouble saying "No"? Do you struggle with boundaries? This book, Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend is perfect for you! Read More ...

If Jesus is our refuge and shelter, our goal as men who imitate Jesus is to be that refuge for others. Read More ...

Why was man driven out of the Garden of Eden by God? What happened, and what can we learn about this in connection to God's design for Biblical Manhood? Read More ...

Jordan Shouse leads a great study and discussion on some key things that every child needs to be taught by his or her parents before leaving home. Read More ...

There may be may reasons why someone hasn't joined a local church. Aaron in this episode explains from God's word why it's so important to be part of a local community of believers. Read More ...

Just as Moses spent 4 decades preparing Joshua and grooming him for leadership, we also must look to the future and think of our spiritual legacy. Read More ...

An overseer is not an owner, nor an overlord, nor is he an over-doer. He is to be a steward (manager) of God's house, a soul-watcher in God's family, and a servant as part of God's team. Read More ...

A bunch of lazy, gluttonous, idolatrous Cretans who acted like animals were turned around by the Savior and His grace through the preaching of Titus. Read More ...

Roger Shouse directs our attention to how Jesus shaped, trained and patiently mentored the 12 apostles. Read More ...

Max Dawson and I discuss the prophet Elijah and a very low point in his life. Read More ...

The United States Supreme Court recently overturned Roe V. Wade, a nearly 50 year old Supreme Court decision regarding abortion rights. This podcast is a lesson I presented on addressing this pivotal question, "What Now?" Read More ...

Roger Shouse leads this insightful discussion on Shepherds and the need to clearly communicate with the flock, just as God clearly communicates. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you (John 15:15).

Roger Shouse leads this insightful discussion on Shepherds and the need to clearly communicate with the flock, just as God clearly communicates. Read More ...

Today's podcast is a sermon I preached on the “Elder” as part of a series on the Local Church Leader. We'll look at the 4 E's of the local church elder: Example, Experienced, Engaged, Equipper Our-Local-Church-Leaders-Part-2-The-ElderDownload

The 4 E's of the local church elder: Example, Experienced, Engaged, Equipper Read More ...

This is a sermon series that I am preaching at the Dowlen Road Church of Christ on Local Church Leaders. In this sermon, I'll look at Ezekiel 34 and Jeremiah 23 to show the need for godly examples who serve as overseers and shepherds of souls. Our-Local-Church-Leaders-Part-1-The-WhyDownload

In this podcast (sermon), I'll look at Ezekiel 34 and Jeremiah 23 to show the need for godly examples who serve as overseers and shepherds of souls. Read More ...

Join Max Dawson, Reuben Prevost and me as we discuss Psalm 23 and consider the Lord, the sheep, and the leader. Read More ...

Join Max Dawson, Reuben Prevost and me as we discuss Psalm 23 and consider the Lord, the sheep, and the leader.

Max Dawson and I discuss his workbook "Kingdom Leaders" and some great leadership principles we can learn from it. Read More ...

Max Dawson and I discuss his workbook “Kingdom Leaders” and some great leadership principles we can learn from it. Here is where you can purchase Max's book: https://bookstore.floridacollege.edu/product/48149/Kingdom-Leaders/

This week's podcast is a sermon by Don Truex on leadership lessons from Exodus 18. Read More ...

This week's podcast is a sermon by Don Truex on leadership lessons from Exodus 18.

Today's podcast is a powerful and practical lesson presented by Don Truex on Marriage called, "I Still Do." Read More ...

Today's podcast is a sermon presented by Don Truex on Marriage called, “I Still Do.” Books on Marriage: Here are the recommended books that Don mentioned in his lesson: Hedges Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It – Jerry B. Jenkins Fight Fair! – Tim and Joy Downs Love and Respect – Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Marriage on the Rock – Jimmy and Karen Evans His Needs, Her Needs – Willard F. Harley, Jr.

Jesus didn't just want followers. He called them disciples and friends and He spent 3 1/2 years mentoring them. Read More ...

with Max Dawson and Reuben Prevost Jesus didn't just want followers. He called them disciples and friends and He spent 3 1/2 years mentoring them. Join us for this podcast as Max Dawson, Reuben Prevost and I discuss the importance of training and equipping the next generation in the Lord's church. “A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40).

Join us as Don Truex leads us in a wonderful study of the qualities of those who shepherd God's local congregations. Read More ...

Join us as Don Truex leads us in a wonderful study of the qualities of those who shepherd God's local congregations. We encourage you to read 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 to hear from God's word what kind of leaders God is looking for in his churches.

Julie and I discuss emotional and mental illness and how we as God's people can help reach out to and minister to those who are broken inside. Read More ...

Julie and I discuss emotional and mental illness and how we as God's people can help reach out to and minister to those who are broken inside. Read More ...

Our approach to helping others is not a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach. Join us for this discussion on 1 Thes. 5:14 with Roger Shouse Read More ...

How do we help others get unstuck from grief? Listen to our discussion with Wilson Adams as we discuss how to help others who are in the "miry clay" of pain and grief. Read More ...

Why did we fight? Why did that argument happen? Let's cross the yellow tape, get to the crime scene and figure out why fights happen! Read More ...

The past year or two has been quite a storm for many! Our discussion with Don Truex is a focus on how to shepherd and lead through crises. Read More ...

Listen to our discussion with Roger Shouse about the importance of delegation and appointing trusted people to have oversight of the church's business. Read More ...

Max, Reuben and I have a great discussion and Bible study about why the Shepherding Leadership model is so vital to understand. Read More ...

Mentoring - It's all about loving the next generation enough to equip them. Today's podcast with Benjamin Lee is all about mentoring! Read More ...

Wilson Adams discusses with us about the importance of Shepherding others through grief and loss. Read More ...

Jesus shined the divine spotlight on some amazing people, and they were the ones despised and rejected by the Jewish elites. Read More ...

Gossip has brought down families, churches and businesses. What are Christian leaders to do about it? Read More ...

A church without elders is like a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Wandering. Vulnerable. Read More ...

The men who serve as deacons, according 1 Timothy 3:8-13, are godly men who can be entrusted with great responsibilities! Read More ...