The Front Pew

So, what's the deal with all the division and tension in the SBC? Why is it happening and how should a pastor respond? Well, Chris and Matt spout off on what they think...which may get them SBC cancelled. If you have an angry comment or question, email Matt!  Thanks for listening and we hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

Welcome to another episode of the Front Pew! We appreciate you listening as we talk about ministry and seek to encourage pastors.  Email us at frontpew1@gmail.com Check out our Facebook page for a chance to win a Front Pew coffee mug!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast! It's been a minute since we recorded, so thanks for hanging around. We hope this episode will encourage you...we appreciate you! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter @thefrontpew Resource: "The Imperfect Pastor," by Zach Eswine

In our last episode, Matt mentioned his block schedule that protected his study time. We had a listener ask us if we could elaborate on how we try to manage our time in the ministry so that we can be effective and efficient. So we thought we would delve into the subject of pastoral time management. How do you manage your time? What system or tools work for you? Share them with us! Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! You can email us at frontpew1@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you--comments, suggestions, and jokes are welcome!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! There's a lot of chatter these days about pastors and plagiarism, so we thought we would wade into the water. Got a question, comment or suggestion? Send us an email: frontpew1@gmail.com  

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! Griggs and Capper hung out at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville and decided to talk about it on the show!  We would love to hear from you, so send us an email at frontpew1@gmail.com Subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! It's good to be back after a break...thanks for listening and sitting with us on the Front Pew!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast! Today isn't really an episode, but a sermon clip from Dr. Maurice Watson from a sermon he preached entitled, "The Friends of the Bridegroom." It is a good reminder to all of us pastors to keep the spotlight on Jesus. Hope it encourages you! Connect with us! frontpew1@gmail.com @frontpew (Twitter) Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! We are very thankful to have Jared Wilson as our guest discussion his new book, "Gospel-Driven Ministry." We highly recommend all of Jared's books, especially those focused on pastoring well.  Contact us: frontpew1@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a written review, and share us with your ministry friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! Today we welcome Josh Wester, who serves with the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, to join us in a discussion about the Equality Act. We hope this episode is helpful to you as you seek to make disciples in an increasingly secular society. We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at frontpew1@gmail.com! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends!

We are back! It's been a while...thanks for hanging around and listening! In this episode we spin the prize wheel and talk about all kinds of different subjects. Plus, Matt tells his Beth Moore story for the first time publicly!  We mention a couple of books in this episode that we recommend:  Live Not By Lies, Rod Dreher The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Truman Pastors and Their Critics, Joel Beeke Hey! Reach out to us via email at frontpew1@gmail.com. Also, make sure you subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Thanks again for sitting with us on the Front Pew.

Our gift to you this Covid Christmas! Hope you have a fantastic and restful Christmas holiday, and one that reminds you of the joy and comfort of Jesus.

Thank you for listening to the Front Pew! In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss some positive effects of this pandemic on both pastoring and local church ministry. Sure, there are plenty of negatives with this mess...but are there any positives?  Also, Chris shares a new list of Corona Christmas songs and Matt wants to give away some of his books to you!  Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends. We would love to hear from you...here is how to connect with us: Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew  

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Front Pew podcast! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration this week! Connect with us and subscribe to the podcast, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! We hope it encourage you as you serve the Lord. Let us hear from you: Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

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Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! We appreciate you sitting down with us to chat for a while. In this episode, we discuss Matt's recent TED talk at a Pillar Network conference on the "Pastor as Nursing Mother."  Connect with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo Make sure you subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Thanks for listening to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast! We are continuing our series on verses that have shaped our ministry, and today we discuss 2 Corinthians 3:18. Hope it encourages you in your ministry! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew  

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! In this episode, Matt shares why 2 Timothy 2:2 has been so impactful in his approach to ministry.  Hey...you can reach us via email at frontpew1@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! In this episode we begin a new series discussing particular verses that have been formative in our understanding of ministry. We hope these shows will be a great encouragement to you. Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Find us on Voxer or Marco Polo Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! It's been a while, but we are back and excited to be recording again. We are changing things up a bit in the hope that this podcast would serve you well as a pastor, or someone who knows a pastor. In this episode we discuss how to navigate criticism. Every pastor has to face it, but we believe God is able to use it for our good and to enable us to be better pastors and shepherds. Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Find us on Twitter and Marco Polo Thanks again for sitting with us on the Front Pew!

Welcome to another episode of the Front Pew podcast! Today we discuss the differences between virtual and physical gatherings of the church. Does a virtual gathering count as a real gathering? How should we respond to terms like "online church" and "digital discipleship"?  Send us an email...we would love to hear from you:  frontpew1@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! Today Chris and Ben...that's right...BEN...sit down to discuss how pastor's can discuss current issues in the culture, especial race, in a way that is faithful to their calling to shepherd the flock. Reach out to us! We would love to hear from you! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast! Thanks for listening! In this show we answer a question from a fellow Pew sitter about staff relationships...specifically, how an associate pastor can serve well when there are differences of opinion with the pastor. It's a great question...listen and weigh in. Share your best advice with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Find us on Facebook, Voxer and Marco Polo! Subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast! Today Chris and BEN...yes BEN...discuss working towards unity in the body of Christ as churches continue to navigate ministry during these pandemic days.    We would love to hear from you! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, leave us a written review...that would be nice...and share us with your friends!   Hang in there pastor! You are greatly appreciated by us and we are thankful for what you are doing in your ministry for the glory of Christ and the edification of His body!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! Today Griggs and Capps talk about phasing back into a normal routine as social restrictions around the virus loosen a little bit. We want to hear from you! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo  

Thanks for listening to another episode of the Front Pew podcast! Join Chris and guest host Doug Mize as they discuss some ideas on how to deal with pandemic fatigue in ministry.   Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @the frontpew Voxer and Marco Polo   Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with  your friends! Thanks for sitting with us on the Front Pew!

So, what will it take for you as a pastor or fellow believer to run well during this pandemic? Listen in as Josh and Chris talk about minimizing some things that may hinder us, and maximizing some things that may help us. Contact and connect with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Facebook: we've started uploaded videos of our podcast on our page...so check it out! Voxer and Marco Polo Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Thanks again for sitting with us on the Front Pew!

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! We are also uploading a video cast of the show on our Facebook page, so check that out as well! Contact us and stay in touch! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo Be sure to subscribe, share and write a written review!

As pastors, we are finding ourselves in an usual time during all the Corona Virus craziness. How do we lead well during these days as pastors? Listen in as Chris and Matt talk about some simple strategies and opportunities for pastors to show good leadership in these difficult days. Connect with us: frontpew1@gmail.com @thefrontpew (Twitter) Find us on Marco Polo or Voxer

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! We're glad you are sitting with us as we chat about ministry. This week, Chris and Ben...yes, you read that right, BEN, discuss the dangers of pastors modeling their ministry after the pharisees in the Bible. It's probably not what you think...so give it a listen and tell us what you think. You can contact us: Email-- frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter -- @thefrontpew You can also find us on Voxer or Marco Polo.  Be sure to subscribe, share us with your friends, and leave us a written review!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! Thanks for listening. Today, Chris and Josh discuss the call to be faithful, not famous, in ministry. It is always a great conversation when the Wrestling Pastor is a part of it! Connect with us: Email = frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter = @thefrontpew Voxer and Marco Polo Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Last week Matt and Chris talked about the angry pastor, and this week they turn their attention to the discouraged pastor. We hope this episode encourages you! Connect with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Marco Polo or Voxer! Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends!

Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Marco Polo: Chris Griggs & Matt Capps Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Thanks for sitting with us on the Front Pew!

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew podcast!  This week we welcome Josh Reavis, aka the Wrestling Pastor, to talk about how pastors should navigate social media in their personal and pastoral lives.  Subscribe, share and leave us a review! Connect with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew And find us on Marco Polo! The Capper has a vision to create a Marco Polo Front Pew group...which could be lots of fun. Thanks again for listening...send us feedback, questions, and jokes!

Program Note--sorry for the sloppy audio... Alright, we know that unless Jesus returns first, we are going to die. So, pastor, are you ready? Have you prepared your family and your church for your death? In this episode, Matt and Chris talk about facing up to the reality of your mortality and steps a pastor should take before God calls him home. Subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Connect with us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Marco Polo: Chris Griggs OR Matt Capps

Welcome to a new episode of the Front pew podcast! Thanks for hanging around with us and for listening! This week Matt and Chris discuss two recent articles concerning how churches deal with babies, and with older folks. How should we as pastors think about the inter-generational nature of the church? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review and share us with your friends.  We would also love to hear from you! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps

Yes, we know, it's been a while. Thanks for not forgetting about us! This week is something light and silly just to let you know that we are still alive...working on getting new content out soon! Hope this episode brings causes a few laughs and a couple "what in the worlds."   Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! The holiday season can be crazy, but it is also full of opportunities for a pastor to care for the flock and to work towards the mission. Contact us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps Subscribe on iTunes or any podcast catcher, leave us a written review and share us with your friends!

Thanks for listening to the Front Pew! We would love to connect with you: Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps

Be sure to subscribe, leave us a written review and share us with your friends! We love to hear from our listeners! Send us comments, questions or suggestions at Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps Thanks for listening!

Thank you for listening to the Front Pew podcast! We are continuing our discussion of pastoral ministry as touched on in the Pilgrim's Progress. This week we discuss the pervasiveness of legalism, not only in our churches, but in our own hearts and sermons as pastors. Contact us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! After taking a little break, we are back and we are excited to share this time with you, so thank you for listening. We would love to hear from you!  Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs or mattcapps

Chris is still out of the country, but he found some time to talk with Ben about a few things pastors should consider when talking to a search committee. There are some red flags to look out for in this process, but does that mean the door is closed?   We love to hear from you! Have a question or a comment? Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs and mattcapps   be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends!

In the episode, Chris is on the road traveling to an overseas mission destination. While in an airport, he chats with Wes, a member of his church and co-host of the Laymen's Cup podcast. They discuss the role of the pastor from a layman's perspective...what does Wes wants pastors to know? Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher, leave us a review, and share us with your friends! Connect with us: Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs and mattcapps

This week Chris and Ben continue their conversation about how established churches can make a significant investment in church planting.  Thanks for listening and sitting with us on the Front Pew! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends. You can also reach out to us! Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs or mattcapps

Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! This week we are excited to welcome Ben back to Haymen studios as we answer a question from a listener: "How can a pastor of an established church lead his people to embrace church planting?" Ben is the expert on all things related to church planting, and offers some really good insight. Subscribe on iTunes, or anywhere you listen to podcasts, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends! Contact us: Email: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs OR mattcapps

In this episode we are answering a couple of questions that we have received from our listeners concerning the call to ministry. This episode is a little different...Chris is on the road, headed to Atlanta to watch a Braves game with his pastor friend Doug. So, be warned, the sound isn't that great. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends.  Also, shoot us an email at frontpew1@gmail.com Or find us on Twitter @thefrontpew You can Vox either Chris (cgriggs) or Matt (mattcapps) Thanks for listening and being our friend!

This episode is all about the Capper! Plus, there is a very special audio clip for your enjoyment! Contact us: frontpew1@gmail.com Twitter: @thefrontpew Voxer: cgriggs, mattcapps Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave us a written review, and share us with your friends!