Podcasts about pastoring

The command to be thankful and give thanks is overwhelmingly one of the most repeated commands in Scripture. Thankfulness is an exercise of the will that helps us see life more from God's perspective. It becomes an antidote to bitterness, and the more we practice it, the more we strengthen and develop that seed of thankfulness in our lives.

Text us your questions!Randy and Kyle sit down with Milwaukee pastor and author Matt Erickson to explore a different vision of pastoral ministry: not the pastor as CEO, brand manager, or religious expert, but the pastor as gardener. Matt's book, The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry, grows out of real ministry pressure, including moral failures, church decline, the pandemic, and the strain of navigating racial justice and polarization in a multiracial congregation.We dig into why agrarian imagery in Scripture still has bite for modern life, even in an urban church context. The gardener metaphor reframes leadership around cultivation instead of control: planting and watering while admitting we can't manufacture growth. That shift changes what we celebrate, what we fear, and what we measure, especially when the visible “fruit” of ministry looks strong but the hidden “roots” of prayer, integrity, and interior life are neglected.From there, we talk about what shepherding can still mean today, why care for the sick and grieving often gets delegated away, and why pastors need space to evolve without being treated like they've failed. Along the way we touch Gregory of Nyssa, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, and the pressure for pastors to project certainty in a world where nobody can be an expert at everything.Look for Part 2 of this conversation in a couple weeks.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal.Other important info:Rate & review us on Apple & SpotifyFollow us on social media at @PPWBPodcastWatch & comment on YouTubeEmail us at pastorandphilosopher@gmail.comCheers!

S3E11 - Pastoring With Awe and Joy by Sovereign Grace Churches

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,” – but do we really live like we believe that all work matters to the church? Matt Rusten will help us see what a faithful life at work looks like. Be encouraged to represent Christ while doing your daily work when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Pastoring for Monday by Matt Rusten May thank you gift:Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

As followers of Jesus, there should be fruit in our lives. Those who follow Jesus should be hearing from God, and those who hear from God should be following Jesus. Servants are followers, and followers are servants. Serving is not passive or waiting for an invitation to obey God. Serving is proactive.

I'm not a Lead Pastor, but I can't imagine anything more difficult than pastoring in today's political climate. We feel that these days are unique, but in reality they are not. History has much to teach us. Occasionally I like to bring Lead Pastors onto the podcast to talk about how they're navigating cultural issues. My guest today is Evan Wickham. Evan is the older brother of Phil Wickham, also a worship leader and songwriter, and the pastor of Park Hill Church in San Diego, California. Here's what's interesting: In his very church, he has a Christian Border Patrol Agent and Immigrant families, both trying to make sense of the times in which we live. Evan's perspective on how to pastor faithfully is enlightening. What does faithful pastoring look like? How do partisan politics compromise the gospel? Should our Sunday services address the latest issues in the news or should we just stick to the gospel? Is it possible to pastor from the political center? We can't escape politics, no matter how much we would like to try. Politics effect how we live together. The Bible is a political book. Conversations like this rarely make anyone happy but faithful leaders need to step into the tension. Don't miss the end of the conversation where we talk about worship, songwriting, and the presence of God in our churches. Evan's challenge were beautiful and surprising. Topics Covered: Deconstruction and staying in the Church Why Baby Boomer pastors are not known for letting go 3 signs that you are a healthy pastor The Matt Walsh vs Evan Wickham social media beef How to think about what President Trump is saying and doing How to Pastor both right and left leaning people in your congregation What the presence of God actually means Whether we should pursue revival or not Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Planning Center Christ the King of Love by Evan Wickham Evan Wickham Substack Show Sponsor: Planning Center This episode is brought to you by Planning Center, helping you sync all your ministry details across your whole church. Planning Center has become so essential to how I manage a team, that it's almost impossible to consider local church ministry without it anymore. Today, I want to leave you with a PCO pro-tip. Does this sound like a familiar situation? It's the end of the week. You're about to leave the office when you suddenly think: Did all of our volunteers confirm for Sunday? You scroll through the schedule and sure enough—there's a gap. Instead of allowing yourself to spiral into a panic, try this: In Services, Planning Center has gap alerts. Turn them on, and you'll get a heads-up days before service if positions are still unfilled or unconfirmed. No more end of the week scrambling. Speaking of less scrambling, did you know you can access everything you need for rehearsals right from the Service media player on your phone? Lyrics, chord charts, arrangement notes—it's all right there, so you're not hunting for files in the middle of hitting those power chords. To see what else you can do to make your Sundays easier, go to planningcenter.com/blog. The post #391: Pastoring Border Patrol Agents And Immigrants with Evan Wickham appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

In the 12th episode of Voice of the Harvest, Pastor Billy Chapman shares his journey from being bi-vocational to being fully supported by the church. This episode highlights the impact of that decision on church growth and personal leadership. Discover practical steps, faith-driven decisions, and biblical principles for pastors considering a similar move. Bro. Bertram was with us momentarily, but technology got the best of him.

Don't wake up on the wrong side of the internet! On episode 2 of our Social Media focus, Dr. Tim Maness continues his look at how social media can affect our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Producer Ryan joins him for this discussion and also shares a few ways social media is good for us!

The greatest thing a believer has to conquer is self. To follow Jesus, we must deny ourselves, and we never outgrow that calling. This is not the throne of self, but the throne of Jesus Christ. As we leave self behind, our true identity is fulfilled in Him.

What would it look like if the church took seriously the 80,000 hours most people spend at work over a lifetime? In this conversation, host John Terrill sits down with Matt Rusten — pastor-turned-vocational-discipleship-advocate and author of Pastoring for Monday: Help Your Congregation Integrate Faith and Work — to explore one of the most neglected dimensions of Christian formation: our everyday work.Matt shares the story of Tom Nelson — founder of Made to Flourish — who famously confessed to his congregation that he had been "committing pastoral malpractice" by equipping people for a minority of their lives while ignoring where they spent most of their time. That confession became the seedbed for an entire movement, and it shapes every page of Matt's new book.Together, John and Matt trace the biblical arc from creation to new creation and show why work — far from being a necessary evil — is woven into the fabric of what it means to be human. They discuss four postures Christians take toward workplace engagement (boxing gloves, latex gloves, camouflage gloves, and work gloves), unpack a powerful framework for pastoral care drawn from the stages of enchantment and disenchantment in Ecclesiastes, and offer practical handles for how sermons, small groups, and outreach ministries can begin integrating a theology of vocation — without creating new programs or hiring a "faith and work pastor."Whether you are a pastor, a church leader, or simply someone wrestling with purpose in your daily work, this conversation offers both grounding and hope.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe origin story of Made to Flourish and the "pastoral malpractice" confession that launched a movementWhy faith and work discipleship is a biblical, historical, and pastoral priorityA creation–fall–redemption–new creation framework for understanding workFour postures for cultural engagement: boxing gloves, latex gloves, camouflage, and work glovesLessons from Lesslie Newbigin and Tim Keller on mission, vocation, and the local churchPractical tools for pastors: preaching, small groups, outreach, and vocational formationThe enchantment–disenchantment–re-enchantment cycle and how the Gospel reframes workMade to Flourish's three initiatives: Common Good Magazine, Scatter, and pastoral residencies GUESTMatt Rusten — Executive Director of Made to Flourish; author of Pastoring for Monday (IVP, 2026)LINKS & RESOURCESPastoring for Monday (IVP Press)Made to FlourishCommon Good MagazineMore episodes & podcast offerings — SLBF StudioSend us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour

S3E10 - Pastoring Our Singing by Sovereign Grace Churches

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There is a reason why Jesus picked people who were working when He was choosing His disciples. Today, we're pulling one from the archives: Discipleship Nuggets About Work. Work is redemptive because it teaches us responsibility, allows us to benefit others, gives us the ability to be generous, and trains us to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and live under authority.

What if the reason you feel spiritually dry isn't because you're doing too much, but because you're not living from overflow with the Holy Spirit? Duncan Smith and Kate Smith reveal how to live a life filled with the Holy Spirit, free from striving, pressure, and performance. So many believers and leaders are running on empty, trying to give without first being filled, but Jesus invites us into a different way: a life of daily encounter, intimacy, and overflow. In this episode, you'll learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit, move from information to transformation, and experience the kind of relationship with God that changes everything.

Jesus' message was repetitive and clear: "Follow Me." Why would we lower the gospel to self-improvement? Even if someone didn't believe and simply followed biblical principles, their life might improve—but that isn't the gospel. Too often, we focus more on what we're stopping than where we're going. Jesus said, “Follow Me.” It really is that simple. Is there anything you're waiting on before taking that next step of obedience?

Show NotesMountainview ChurchJeremy's WebsiteNorthern Roads by Jeremy NortonThe Yukon BoysJeremy's InstagramThe Pastorate's City MeetupsEpisode DescriptionIn today's conversation, Jason sits down with Jeremy Norton, lead pastor of Mountainview Church in Whitehorse, Yukon. Jeremy's story is one of patience and faithful presence in a part of Canada that many people have never seen firsthand. From southern Ontario to Alaska, Alberta, and eventually the Yukon, Jeremy reflects on the road that led him to serve Canada's north and the deep sense of calling that kept drawing him there.Jason and Jeremy talk about the realities of pastoral ministry in Canada's smaller and more remote contexts. Jeremy shares what it has meant to pastor in a place marked by cultural diversity, geographic isolation, and deep spiritual need, and how those realities have shaped his approach to leadership, preaching, and life in the church. He also reflects on the unique burdens many pastors carry in smaller churches and under-resourced communities, along with the creativity, resilience, and dependence on God those settings can draw out.The conversation also explores the ways Jeremy's life in the North has shaped him personally. Through hunting, fishing, and subsistence living Jeremy is uniquely attuned to God's provision through creation and he shares about what it means to receive life with dependence and gratitude. Jason and Jeremy reflect on how life close to the land can deepen faith, and why a more grounded, embodied way of living may have something important to offer in an age marked by distraction and disembodiment.In this episode you'll hear:Jeremy's journey to Whitehorse and his call to pastoral ministry in the Yukon,What ministry in a smaller, remote, and diverse context can teach us about pastoring,Why Jeremy carries a burden for under-resourced pastors and smaller churches across Canada,How hunting, fishing, and subsistence living have shaped his faith and spirituality,What faithful leadership can look like outside the world of scale, platform, and visibility,Why embodied Christian community may matter even more in an increasingly digital world.PartnersSpecial thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for making this episode possible. We invite you to explore their ⁠Bible Course⁠ to help your church grow in Scripture engagement. We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

In this Speak the Truth podcast episode recorded at the 2026 Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition conference on mental health in the church, Michael interviews Kevin Carson, pastor of Sunrise Church (planted in 2002 in Ozark, Missouri) and newly appointed executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (three months into the role). Carson shares his background teaching biblical counseling at Mission University and serving other seminaries, and describes cultivating a “church of biblical counseling” shaped by mutual care, sanctification, and one-another ministry, influenced by Steve Viars and guidance from David Powlison. Addressing how the church should respond to mental health, he emphasizes that labels change but people and God's call do not, urging compassionate, patient, long-term discipleship rather than quick fixes, integrating care across preaching, life groups, and counseling. He invites listeners to learn about and support the BCC's global resourcing and partnership program at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:19 Conference Road Trip00:56 Meet Kevin Carson01:49 Pastor and Church Planting02:31 Leading the BCC03:26 Teaching and Seminary Work04:17 Church Culture and Care06:57 Mental Health and One-Anothering08:19 Elder Team and Counseling Ministry09:49 How Churches Should Respond11:23 Slow Patient Discipleship15:55 Saint Sufferer Sinner Framework18:17 Practical Encouragement for Leaders20:24 Equipping the Church to Care21:35 Support the BCC Mission24:01 Final Thanks and Wrap UpEpisode MentionsBiblical Counseling Coalition 

Ask the Pastors S8 E12: Special Guest Marc Castro-“Pastoring in the Wake of Church Hurt” by West Hills Church

In God's system, there is an obligation to pay off debt. Today, Keith continues the conversation on God's economic system. It's not just about giving God 10%, but about not doing whatever you want with the other 90%. There is giving, but there is also a greater call to wise management.

Dr. Tim Maness tackles the mental and emotional toll that social media can have on our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. He's joined by Producer Ryan, to discuss how our usage and experience on social media networks can influence our thoughts, behaviors, and even our ministry.

Continuing the conversation with George E. Hurtt, who serves as the pastor of both Mt. Sinai Church and New Revelation Church.Connect with George at https://www.instagram.com/gehurttGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

The Bible encourages helping people get out of debt. God has an economic system. While the government is not equipped to practice it, the Church is. And His economic system starts with the tithe.

Show NotesAnalog Church Book GiveawayThe Pastorate's City Meetups⁠Andy Crouch Conversation on Practicing the Way⁠Jay Kim's websiteWestGate ChurchAnalog Church by Jay Kim Analog Christian by Jay KimListen, Listen, Speak by Jay KimEpisode DetailsIn today's episode, Jay Kim joins Jason for a conversation on pastoral ministry, spiritual formation, and what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a world shaped by speed, distraction, and rapidly changing technology. Jay reflects on how digital culture is reshaping our imaginations, our communities, and even our understanding of what it means to be human.Jay also speaks candidly about the personal cost of pastoral leadership. He shares the pain and formation that came through difficult ministry seasons, the relational complexity of stepping into senior leadership, and the grief that often accompanies pastoral vocation. Together, Jason and Jay discuss how pastors can resist the extremes of fear and uncritical acceptance of technological change, and instead offer their communities a grounded, human, Christ-centered vision of life together.Jay and Jason explore:Jay's story of pastoral ministry, from teaching pastor to senior leadership, and the formative hardship of his years serving in Santa Cruz,What it was like returning to WestGate as lead pastor, and the joy, grief, and relational complexity that can come with stepping into a new role,Why pastors need honest friendships outside their immediate ministry context, especially when leadership feels isolating or painful,How Silicon Valley has sharpened Jay's thinking about discipleship, formation, and the deeper questions being raised by technology and AI,Asking “what does it mean to be truly human, and how does Jesus show us the answer?” How pastors can respond to technological change without either fear or naïve optimism, and instead embody a slow, careful, non-anxious presence for their people,The opportunity for the local church to become a deeply human, countercultural community in an increasingly artificial and polished world,Why, in an age obsessed with scale, polish, and efficiency, one of the most powerful gifts pastors can offer is simple, flawed, embodied personhood.PartnersContact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

You are listening to the messages from Pastor Scott Tewell who is the Lead Pastor at Rosedale Baptist Church in Rosedale, MD. Each week we provide these messages to help you grow in your faith and find encouragement through God's Word.

This week on Practical(ly) Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions straight from the Facebook group, and both of them hit close to home.First, they discuss the sting pastors feel when key families skip their church's Easter service for the bigger production down the road. Is that just modern church culture, a discipleship issue, a membership issue, or simply one of those wounds pastors have to hand to the Lord? The guys talk honestly about insecurity, church commitment, megachurch envy, Facebook sleuthing, and why relational investment may matter more than confrontation.Then they turn to a second question that may be even harder: how do you actually invite criticism in your church? They unpack how leaders can model humility, create healthy pathways for feedback, separate useful critique from noise, and build a culture where honesty is normal instead of threatening.This episode is brought to you by Church Merch.Whether your church needs t-shirts, hats, pens, name tags, or maybe even a hairnet with your logo on it, they can help.Visit promotionsguy.com/churchmerch and tell them Practical(ly) Pastoring sent you.

God has an economic plan that much of our culture has overlooked. When an economy is broken, people don't just lack resources, they lose responsibility and often the ability to sustain themselves. The answer isn't throwing money at the problem. The Biblical model is personal investment—investment that calls something out of people, not just meets a need in them. That's why what's happening in Ukraine has produced such significant fruit. What was sown into them didn't stop with them, they've reinvested it. Their hands haven't just been out, they've been up.

Exiles 25 will be here soon! May 30 - April 2! Register today to join us in person or stream online! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Dr. Mark E. Moore is a bestselling author and the teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. He previously spent two decades as a New Testament professor at Ozark Christian College. Mark is the author of several books, including his most recent book The Missing Messiah: The Jesus We Can No Longer Ignore, which he co-authored with Kyle Idleman.Check out Kairos Classroom to learn biblical Greek and Hebrew! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a voice and we need to use our voice. Don't be mad—do something righteous. In this episode, Pastor Keith dives into some of the tensions shaping our culture today. From an NFL ref wanting equal treatment without being seen as a woman, to an NBA player calling Pride Month unrighteous, the question is: what do we do? We speak out, and we speak up.

What do you do when God feels absent in your deepest suffering? In this raw and hope-filled conversation with host Toriano Mayo (lead pastor of The Well in Austin), Tiffany Stein - author of Mourning God - shares how losing her infant son led her to a secondary loss she never expected: the felt absence of God's presence. Tiffany reveals what Job's friends got right (silence) and wrong (talking), how to lament which includes complaining and ultimately trusting, and what it means to build enduring hope on the only thing that can't be taken away.Key Insights and Time Stamps:01:51 - What God Is Doing in Austin07:26 - Mourning the God You Thought You Knew 08:51 - Four-Part Lament: Turn, Complain, Ask, Trust 10:29 - It's Holy to Grieve What Is Not Good 17:56 - Pastoring the Suffering Individual 21:08 - Hope = Expecting Good Things Based on God's Person and Promises 22:37 - Sorrow AND Joy (Not Sorrow OR Joy) 25:10 - Living in the Mystery: God Is Good AND My Son Died Resources Mentioned:* Mourning God: Grieving Loss, Wrestling with God, and Finding Your Way Back to Life by Tiffany Stein* Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller* https://www.tiffanystein.com/ (bonus content, spiritual practices, lament exercises)Follow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersToriano Mayo: The Well Austin: https://thewellaustin.com/Tiffany Stein: Website: https://tiffanystein.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnOne-third of the Psalms are laments. Learn to practice this missing spiritual discipline at https://www.innovativechurchleaders.org/join-us.#ChurchLeadership #Lament #Grief #Suffering #PastoralCare #Psalms #ChristianGrief #SecondaryLoss #Hope #ChildLoss #InnovativeChurchLeaders #TiffanyStein

Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, where he took over as lead pastor for John Mark Comer. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. Tyler is the author of After Amen, The Familiar Stranger, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, and Searching for Enough. This interview was recorded in person in Portland Oregon, so if you're listening to this podcast, you might want to pop over to the YouTube version so he can see us hanging out in person.Sign up for Exiles 26! April 30 - May 2 in Minneapolis! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

True teachers motivate people to do good things. Your speech should be so solid that it stirs people to action. In Titus 3, Paul instructs us to avoid foolish controversy. If it doesn't edify, change lives, engage people, or motivate them toward good works, it only creates a disruptive culture. Measure the fruit of it, and then take action. Be a leader, not just a listener. Don't cultivate a culture that entertains controversies the Bible has already addressed.

Join Pastor Sheldon McGorman as we talk about what to do when a large part of the population of the small town you pastor is made up of transient workers. His insights on hospitality, community engagement, and salvation are encouraging. He also speaks about days off, the importance of preaching schedules, and how to plant as a rural church. As always, if you would like to reach out to the show for encouragement, or to give feedback or ideas, you can contact our host Joe Epley at joseph.g.epley@gmail.com

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Alan Riley, Lead Pastor at Bamberg Church of the Nazarene.   From Culinary School to Pastoring, Pastor Alan shares how God put all the ingredients of his life together into an amazing story of grace and growth!A new video episode of Casual Conversations is now available on YouTube!

God's Word is amazingly wise. We should take His precepts and apply them. In this episode, Keith Tucci unpacks more biblical principles about immigration. To those who are diametrically opposed to you or who refuse to assimilate, we should not seek their peace and prosperity. That is different from offering a drink of water or treating them with basic humanity. Be kind to them, but do not empower them.

In this conversation, Jason Ballard sits down with Cass Langton, pastor, worship leader, and longtime creative leader, to talk about church planting, healing after ministry transition, and why creativity and beauty matter deeply in the life of the church.Cass reflects on the surprising journey that led her and her family from 26 years at Hillsong into planting The Local Church in Sydney. She shares honestly about the slow and painful work of healing after ministry transition, the importance of resisting reactionary leadership, and the grace of learning to recognize God's presence in the quiet, ordinary moments of life.Jason and Cass also explore the unique calling of creatives in the church. Together, they discuss how pastors can better understand, value, and disciple creatives, why beauty is a primary matter in the Kingdom of God, and how the church can become a place where artists, musicians, writers, and makers are spiritually and creatively nurtured. This is a rich conversation for pastors, church planters, worship leaders, and anyone longing to see the church become more beautiful, imaginative, and alive to the presence of God.Jason and Cass discuss:Cass's journey from Hillsong to planting The Local Church Sydney,How healing, rest, and recalibration shaped the season before launching something new,Learning to see the “miracles in the mundane” in pastoral ministry,The role of beauty and creativity in the mission of God,How churches can cultivate and pastor creatives well,Why creatives need community, formation, and care, not just opportunities to serve,Practical ways pastors can bless and release artists in their churches.Show NotesThe Local Church SydneyThe Hopeful RhinoInstagramPartnersWe couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠give⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Contact John Wright at Generis for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.

Join Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent as they celebrate this 100th episode of Pastoring on Purpose! We'll listen to some inspiring testimonials, well-wishes, and past-episode highlights as we honor and give thanks for reaching this incredible milestone.

Kindness and equity are not the same thing. I can give a stranger a sandwich without giving him the keys to my house. God has given us specific understanding in Scripture about how a nation can live together cohesively, and we need to consider how to apply those principles today. Immigration is one of those cultural issues that we need to examine through the lens of biblical thinking.

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

 In this episode, Matt sits down with Bella Taylor Smith to talk about crafting worship sets for the local church and releasing her new project, For The House. Bella shares how she approaches worship planning with intention, why knowing your congregation matters, and how choosing songs can pastor people, not just fill a set list.... View Article The post Ep. 192 – Bella Taylor Smith – Crafting Worship Sets, Pastoring Teams, and Serving the Local Church first appeared on WorshipFuel.

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1 Timothy 5-6:2 - Pastoring God's People - Josiah Espinoza

It's important to know how to have sincere conversations, even if they are uncomfortable. Remember that each conversation involves three people: you, the other person, and God. Ask clarifying questions, and come into the conversation open-hearted, open-minded, and ready to listen. Don't prejudge the conversation, feel pressured to resolve everything in the moment, or put it off altogether. No one likes confrontation, but everyone likes clarification!

Political division strains friendships, but sometimes, it also fractures churches, turning voting records into litmus tests for gospel faithfulness and Sunday mornings into ideological battlegrounds. In this first episode of a four-part series, Marscast host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Alan Strange to diagnose what's really happening beneath the surface of politically exhausted congregations, and why the Reformed tradition's hard-won wisdom about the church's proper role may be exactly what pastors need right now.

In this throwback episode, we continue our revisit of H.B.'s 2023 conversation with Steve Gaines, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. After serving as Senior Pastor for 19 years, Dr. Gaines transitioned to his emeritus role in 2024. He also served as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the areas of prayer, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co

Scripture shows us the beauty of both leadership and management working together. Leaders help us see where God is calling us next, while managers help care well for what He's already entrusted to us. One leans toward vision, growth, and forward movement, while the other leans toward stability, faithfulness, and wise stewardship. Both matter deeply. When conflict arises between leadership and management, it's often because there isn't a shared vision, key information is missing, or everyone wasn't aligned from the beginning.

What does it look like to be a shepherd when your flock is taken away? When the Japanese community in Seattle was forced into internment camps during World War II, their pastor, Emory Andrews, didn't let the barbed wire end his ministry. From the outside looking in, he remained their faithful advocate, provider, and pastor, proving that the Gospel cannot be imprisoned.In this episode, Tracie and Abigail continue the season When War Comes by looking at the ministry of Emory Andrews. His legacy is one of persistent, active readiness—one of "feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace ." Despite facing personal difficulties, he never quit obeying God's call to serve. His story challenges us to keep our feet moving in the service of the Gospel, reminding us that true peace is found in steadfast obedience, even when we are ministering through the most painful circumstances.If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Living Podcast, please share this episode with them. Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in your podcasting app! We love hearing from our listeners, whether through comments on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or messaging us on our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠christianladiesfellowship.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You may also apply to be a part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our private Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, but be sure to answer all the questions and agree to the group rules when you click to join.You can also email Tracie directly at tburns@immanueljax.org. Thank you for being part of this uplifting and encouraging community of ladies who want to live abundantly for the Lord!

The cultural moment we're in isn't just tense — it's a full convulsion, and it's landing in your church every Sunday. In this emergency panel episode, Ed Stetzer, Adam Mesa, and Sharon Hodde Miller debate when to speak up, when to be silent, how to deal with fallout, and how to pastor people in a deeply divided age. This is the conversation many pastors are desperate to have but afraid to start.

On this episode, pastors Trevor and Aaron discuss the challenge of pastoring people when everyone's real "pastors" are on the internet. Listen in as they offer wisdom for how to think about who we listen to online and where we go for advice.

“Even on my worst days, it doesn't change God's immense goodness toward me.”—Keith Tucci. These are the seeds of rebellion (Psalm 106): forgetting God, losing wonder at His majesty, overlooking His abundant kindness, quickly forgetting His Word, envying others, and grumbling. A rebellious heart becomes a hard heart. It won't hear God, won't flow in thanksgiving, and a heart without thanksgiving does not share its faith or carries a testimony.

I'm delighted to have you joining us around Greatheart's Table. Who are “us?” Many of us are pastors, doing what we believe, or once believed, God has called us to do. Many of us are not, but find that the realities that pastors face, realities addressed here, are true across many life situations. Many callings, including that of the pastor, involve drudgery, and sometimes difficult times of conflict. Instead of becoming Habakkuk's contented deer on high places, we want to run, to flee, to find any other thing to do but this. It's into this world, once again, I am inviting fellow pastor Adam Tisdale, to speak a word of joy. I hope you find encouragement here to remember why you do what you do. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: Adam’s Substack Double the Joy Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.