Podcast appearances and mentions of dane ortlund

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 50: www.ESV.org/Psalm50 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 49: www.ESV.org/Psalm49 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 48: www.ESV.org/Psalm48 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 47: www.ESV.org/Psalm47 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

How often should church staff actually meet, and how do you survive preaching every single week without burning yourself out?Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff start with a question from the Practically Pastoring Facebook group about staff meetings in a church with both full-time and part-time ministry staff. The guys compare their very different church contexts and talk about weekly versus monthly meetings, who really needs to be in the room, paying part-time staff for meeting time, using Zoom when schedules are difficult, and why a meeting should accomplish more than simply proving that your church has meetings.The goal is not more meetings. It is better communication, stronger relationships, shared culture, fewer ministry silos, and fewer surprises. Sometimes that requires everyone around a table. Sometimes it requires a 40-minute Zoom call, a group chat, or simply knowing which conversations belong in an email instead.Then the conversation turns to a pastor six months into weekly preaching who already feels exhausted by the constant cycle of studying, writing, praying, and preparing. The guys talk about developing preaching muscles, resisting perfectionism, preaching through books of the Bible, caring for yourself physically as well as spiritually, and refusing to compare your preparation time to pastors who have been preaching for decades.The big idea: hit singles. You do not need to preach the greatest sermon of your life every Sunday. Explain the text faithfully, apply it clearly, trust God with the results, and come back next week.The guys also discuss building additional voices in the pulpit, why 40-ish Sundays a year is a healthy target for many lead pastors, and how developing other preachers benefits both the pastor and the church.Join more than 1,400 pastors and ministry leaders in the Practically Pastoring Facebook Community. Ask questions, post anonymously, share what you are learning, and find other pastors who understand ministry life. Don't do ministry alone.SPONSORSChurch MerchShirts, mugs, banners, promotional products, and more for your church. Visit promotionsguy.com/churchmerch. Church Merch, merch for your church.Preach26October 6-8 in The Woodlands, Texas. Connect with other pastors and hear from leaders including Dane Ortlund, Brian McCormack, Hakeem Bradley, and more.Visit preach26.com and use promo code PastorPod at checkout to receive TWO entries in all conference giveaways, including the three-night Jackson Lake Lodge getaway in Wyoming.

This week the guys (all five of them!) get thoroughly off the trail before ever getting on it — gully washers, Chick-fil-A's waffle chicken sandwich, Huey Magoo's vs. Zaxby's, and a hot dog letdown at the Calvary home opener. They also celebrate Pastor Adam's 10-year anniversary with the church, reminiscing about the Fiat, Hurricane Matthew, and two weeks of unexpected roommate life.Then they chase the real rabbit: Sunday's message from Lamentations 3, unpacking the Hebrew word hesed — God's steadfast, covenant love that is "new every morning." The team digs into why we run from God after we sin instead of toward Him, a gut-punch quote from Gentle and Lowly, and the reminder that "when we cannot trace His hand, we can trust His heart."Also: a heads-up on the new Wednesday night book study on Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund, starting September 2nd in Room D101.Scripture referenced: Lamentations 3:21-26, Psalm 136, Matthew 11:28-30Follow, rate, and share the podcast, and visit us online for more from First Baptist Church of the Islands.

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 46: www.ESV.org/Psalm46 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 45: www.ESV.org/Psalm45 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 44: www.ESV.org/Psalm44 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Matthew Harmon entitled "Why It Matters That Jesus Was and Still Is Human" Dane Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is the author of 'Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 43: www.ESV.org/Psalm43 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 42: www.ESV.org/Psalm42 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 41: www.ESV.org/Psalm41 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 40: www.ESV.org/Psalm40 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 39: www.ESV.org/Psalm39 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 38: www.ESV.org/Psalm38 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 37: www.ESV.org/Psalm37 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 36: www.ESV.org/Psalm36 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 35: www.ESV.org/Psalm35 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 34: www.ESV.org/Psalm34 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 33: www.ESV.org/Psalm33 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 32: www.ESV.org/Psalm32 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 31: www.ESV.org/Psalm31 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 30: www.ESV.org/Psalm30 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 29: www.ESV.org/Psalm29 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 28: www.ESV.org/Psalm28 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 27: www.ESV.org/Psalm27 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions from pastors stepping into new levels of responsibility.First, the guys respond to a young pastor in his first week of leading a church after the previous pastor left abruptly. He is already preaching twice a week, facing opposition, and wondering whether sermon preparation can count as his personal devotional time.The conversation explores the relationship between studying Scripture for yourself and studying it for the congregation. The guys discuss why sermon preparation should nourish the pastor, why personal devotion should not become a rigid legalistic requirement, and how pastors can build sustainable rhythms of prayer, reading, journaling, and study.They also address the warning signs beneath the question. Opposition during the first week likely reveals unresolved grief, hurt, or conflict that predates the new pastor. Rather than preaching at critics or assuming every concern is persecution, the pastor needs outside relationships, honest self-examination, and the wisdom to learn what happened before he arrived.The guys also talk about the strain of preaching two distinct sermons every week and whether a church's second gathering needs another full sermon. Suggestions include preaching through books of the Bible, developing additional teachers, using trusted sermon resources wisely, and creating intentional seasons and breaks for midweek or evening services.The conversation turns to a youth pastor preparing to become the senior pastor of a struggling church that has been without pastoral leadership for more than two years.The guys discuss listening before leading, honoring the older members who carried the church through difficult seasons, learning the congregation's history, and building trust through ordinary pastoral presence. Meals, hospital visits, funerals, home visits, and consistent biblical preaching will often accomplish more during the first year than a polished vision presentation.They also explore how youth ministry prepares someone for senior leadership through preaching, volunteer development, conflict management, team building, and shepherding families. A new senior pastor may be a rookie in the position, but he is not necessarily a rookie pastor.The Practically Pastoring Facebook Community includes more than 1,400 pastors and ministry leaders asking real questions, sharing practical wisdom, and encouraging one another through the challenges of ministry.Many of the questions discussed on the podcast come directly from the community, and questions can be posted publicly or anonymously.Search Facebook for the Practically Pastoring Facebook Community, join the conversation, and invite another pastor or ministry leader who needs people in his corner.Do not do ministry alone.Church Merch provides high-quality shirts, mugs, banners, speakers, Apple products, promotional items, and more for churches and ministries.Their products are comfortable, durable, and backed by real customer service. Church Merch also supports gospel-centered ministry initiatives, including resources that help Christians create opportunities to pray with people in everyday life.Visit promotionsguy.com/churchmerch.Church Merch, merch for your church.Preach26 is a conference for pastors and ministry leaders happening October 6 through 8 in The Woodlands, Texas.The conference gives pastors an opportunity to connect with others navigating similar ministry challenges while learning from leaders including Dane Ortlund, Brian McCormack, Hakeem Bradley, and more.The purchase of a ticket also enters attendees into conference giveaways, including a three-night getaway for two at Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming.Visit www.preach26.com and use the promo code PastorPod at checkout to receive two entries in all conference giveaways, including the Wyoming weekend getaway.

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 26: www.ESV.org/Psalm26 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 25: www.ESV.org/Psalm25 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 24: www.ESV.org/Psalm24 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 23: www.ESV.org/Psalm23 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 22: www.ESV.org/Psalm22 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 21: www.ESV.org/Psalm21 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two children's ministry questions that both require clarity, wisdom, and a willingness to have uncomfortable conversations.First, the guys discuss a 10 or 11-year-old boy who sometimes comes to church without his parents and regularly lingers after the service. His desire to get himself to church should be celebrated, but it also raises important questions about supervision, transportation, liability, and the church's responsibility for an unaccompanied child.The conversation explores how churches can create a clear plan without making the child feel unwanted. The guys discuss contacting the parents, gathering emergency information, assigning a trusted adult or family, providing safe transportation, documenting unusual arrangements, and looking beneath the logistical issue to understand why the child may be reluctant to leave.The second half of the episode turns to a youth pastor whose church introduced a newly hired female children's ministry leader as “Pastor.” He believes that conflicts with his complementarian convictions and with what he understood about the church during the hiring process.Rather than reopening the entire theological debate, the guys focus on the practical question: how should he move forward?They discuss the different ways churches and denominations define titles like pastor, elder, minister, and director. They also emphasize the need for a calm conversation with leadership, honest examination of personal convictions, and clarity about whether the disagreement involves terminology, church polity, theology, or a breakdown in the hiring process.The episode closes with a reminder that good intentions are not enough. Churches need clarity about who is responsible for children, what ministry titles mean, and how theological convictions are communicated and practiced.The Practically Pastoring Facebook Community now includes more than 1,400 pastors and ministry leaders asking real questions, offering practical wisdom, and reminding one another not to do ministry alone.Many of the questions discussed on the podcast come directly from the group, and questions may be posted publicly or anonymously.Search Facebook for the Practically Pastoring Facebook Community, join the conversation, and invite another pastor or ministry leader who needs people in his corner.Church Merch provides shirts, mugs, banners, promotional products, and more for churches and ministries. They offer high-quality products, quick turnaround, personal service, and a commitment to supporting gospel ministry.Visit promotionsguy.com/churchmerch.Church Merch, merch for your church.Preach26 is a conference for pastors and ministry leaders happening October 6 through 8 in The Woodlands, Texas.Attendees will connect with other ministry leaders and learn from speakers including Dane Ortlund, Brian McCormack, Hakeem Bradley, and more.The purchase of a ticket also enters attendees into conference giveaways, including a three-night getaway for two at Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming.Visit www.preach26.com and use the promo code PastorPod at checkout to receive two entries in all conference giveaways, including the Wyoming weekend getaway.In this episodeJoin the Practically Pastoring CommunitySponsor HighlightsChurch MerchPreach26

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 20: www.ESV.org/Psalm20 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 19: www.ESV.org/Psalm19 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 18: www.ESV.org/Psalm18 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 17: www.ESV.org/Psalm17 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 16: www.ESV.org/Psalm16 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 15: www.ESV.org/Psalm15 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 14: www.ESV.org/Psalm14 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 13: www.ESV.org/Psalm13 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 12: www.ESV.org/Psalm12 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 11: www.ESV.org/Psalm11 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 10: www.ESV.org/Psalm10 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 9: www.ESV.org/Psalm9 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 8: www.ESV.org/Psalm8 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 7: www.ESV.org/Psalm7 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 6: www.ESV.org/Psalm6 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/