Podcasts about Shepherding

Segment 1 • Global elites at Davos warn that “by-the-book” religions could be eliminated by AI. • Let's get real: AI can process data, but it can't be human. • We can KNOW that AI, machines, and robots can never possess the mind of Christ that believers do. Segment 2 • AI will replace some roles—but not every vocation or calling will be effected. • The real question young people must answer: where am I replaceable? • If we don't define categories and terms, technology will define them for us. Segment 3 • Todd reads an intro and entire segment written by AI. • If pastors use AI to write sermons, biblical shepherding turns into play-acting. • The real cost isn't just efficiency—it's warmth, care, and actual, human, pastoral presence. Segment 4 • AI has real limits—and real potential for human harm, especially in work and ministry. • A chatbot can't read a room, feel tension, respond in love, or function along lines of emotion. • Final gut check: do you really want a relationship with a computer? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Michelle Whittaker, Executive Director of Ranked Choice Voting Maryland and Communications Director at Rank the Vote, joins Chris to talk about how she and Ranked Choice Voting Maryland prepare for legislative session and stay motivated to keep chipping away at big, immovable objects (like state legislatures). Resources: Maryland General Assembly Calendar: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Pubs/Other/2026rs-Session-dates.pdf RCV Maryland Legislative Priorities: https://rcvmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RCVMD-Legislative-Priorities-2026.pdf

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Contact us. We'd love to serve youRequest a stay at a Shepherd's House LocationGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources2:14 – Setting the topic: How should pastors care for older men? Reference to Titus 2 and issues of generational/masculinity crisis4:21 – Examining Titus 2: Practical framework for church life and leadership distinctions5:13 – Reading and discussing Titus 2:1–8: Exhortations for older men6:41 – Diversity in Church: Bond-servant/master relationships as socio-economic analogy7:32 – Practical directions for ministry to older men and their mentoring impact11:04 – Discussion: Why mentoring roles differ for older men and women in the church12:19 – Importance of intentional intergenerational relationships and mentoring14:24 – Private ministry: Building rapport and learning about older men for deeper care17:49 – Tension for young pastors: Shepherding those more experienced and older than themselves19:36 – Public ministry: Avoiding generational hostility and fostering mutual respect21:11 – Calling older men to spiritual vibrancy regardless of age or physical limitations22:56 – Addressing spiritual immaturity in older men: Drawing out life wisdom, incremental growth26:49 – Encouragement: Realistic expectations, creative engagement, and not giving up on older men29:16 – Incremental growth and encouragement for young pastors; closing reflections29:50 – Final word and Prayer

Contact us. We'd love to serve youRequest a stay at a Shepherd's House LocationGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources2:14 – Setting the topic: How should pastors care for older men? Reference to Titus 2 and issues of generational/masculinity crisis4:21 – Examining Titus 2: Practical framework for church life and leadership distinctions5:13 – Reading and discussing Titus 2:1–8: Exhortations for older men6:41 – Diversity in Church: Bond-servant/master relationships as socio-economic analogy7:32 – Practical directions for ministry to older men and their mentoring impact11:04 – Discussion: Why mentoring roles differ for older men and women in the church12:19 – Importance of intentional intergenerational relationships and mentoring14:24 – Private ministry: Building rapport and learning about older men for deeper care17:49 – Tension for young pastors: Shepherding those more experienced and older than themselves19:36 – Public ministry: Avoiding generational hostility and fostering mutual respect21:11 – Calling older men to spiritual vibrancy regardless of age or physical limitations22:56 – Addressing spiritual immaturity in older men: Drawing out life wisdom, incremental growth26:49 – Encouragement: Realistic expectations, creative engagement, and not giving up on older men29:16 – Incremental growth and encouragement for young pastors; closing reflections29:50 – Final word and Prayer

Are you just managing your child's behavior, or are you guiding their heart? Drawing on the wisdom of Tedd Tripp's Shepherding a Child's Heart, Dr. Roger Smith explains that true parenting is about moving from external control to internal influence. In this episode, learn why focusing on your child's motivations and values is the key to fostering genuine self-control. By acting as a shepherd who protects, guides, and nurtures, you can help your child develop the wisdom to make good decisions on their own—long after they've left your direct supervision. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

"Join us this week for 7 Days of Prayer and Fasting! In today's Conversations for the Journey, host and Care Director Wes Butler leads us in praying through Acts 2:42-47. Today, we pray through our 3 markers of being a Shepherding church, a Community church, and a Unifying church. We also spend time praying that God would ""add to our numbers"" and that we would see many people in our city saved by Jesus Christ. Join us for A Night of Prayer and Worship! This Thursday, January 29 from 7:00-9:00PM at Watermark. You can find more information at https://www.watermark.org/events/6876-night-of-prayer-and-worship-7-days-of-prayer-and-fasting If you would like to submit a prayer request to the Watermark prayer team, you can do so at https://www.watermark.org/prayer You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df"

In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon offer tips to help pastors lead their churches amid conflicts and disputes. They discuss the sources of conflict, external circumstances that lead to disputes, and ways pastors can guard their hearts amid division. For more information about CBTS, go to CBTSeminary.org  

I Peter 5:1-5Pastor Matt Moran

"Shepherding Your Heart" | Jeremy Pearsons by Jeremy & Sarah Pearsons

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In the third episode of this Advent series, Tony Watkins talks to Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge, about the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and the Shepherd's visit to the new baby. This four-part series for Advent is exploring Luke chapters 1 and 2, which are the focus of Christopher's book of Advent devotions, Repeat the Sounding Joy (The Good Book Company, 2019).Repeat the Sounding Joy, by Christopher Ash is available from The Good Book Company and other booksellers.Want to explore some of these issues in more depth? Why not check out some of the articles on our website?Not in that poor lowly stable: https://tyndalehouse.com/2021/12/08/not-in-that-poor-lowly-stable/Who were the Magi?: https://tyndalehouse.com/resources/christmas-resources/Time codes00:00 introduction0:51 'Not Old, Not Young, Not Done'2:10 Misconceptions around Christmas5:50 why are Joseph and Mary going to Bethlehem?7:45 the impact of Joseph and Mary being unmarried 9:05 the shadow of the cross on the nativity9:55 The shepherds13:10 Shepherding and Kingship imagery throughout the Bible14:55 Why does Matthew leave out the Shepherds and Luke leaves the wise men?16:25 Tension between the two narratives (Matthew and Luke)17:04 How is the baby a sign to the shepherds?18:40 The significance of Luke 2:1422:00 How did Mary understand these things?25:00 Mary as a model of faithSupport the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

How do you give individual attention to the hearts of multiple children? Dr. Roger Smith shares a powerful, structured approach to shepherding each child rooted in the Biblical concept of wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. This tool, developed by friends, guides parents to annually evaluate their child's needs and set goals in four key areas: intellectual, physical, spiritual (character), and social development. Learn how to create family plans strategically motivated by one child's specific need, knowing that the entire "flock" will benefit and grow together. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

Shepherding a Healthier Future for Pets — A Conversation with Shepherd Boy Farms CEO Ashton HoodWhen passion for animals meets generations of farm-bred expertise, something remarkable happens. That's exactly the story behind Shepherd Boy Farms — and in my latest episode of The Travel Wins, I sit down with the company's CEO, Ashton Hood, to explore how a Midwest family farm transformed itself into one of the most trusted names in premium pet nutrition.What started as a leading American meat supplier has evolved into a mission-driven brand redefining how we nourish our four-legged family members. Ashton shares how Shepherd Boy Farms recognized a massive gap in the global pet-food industry and stepped in with a simple, powerful promise: whole ingredients, honest processing, and farm-to-bowl integrity.Their Indiana farm now processes and packages top-quality pet products made with real beef, garden-fresh veggies, and natural fruits, offering dogs and cats around the world the kind of nutrition you'd expect from a company that has been doing things the right way for decades.

In this conversation, Dudley and Pastor Chris McRae explore what pastoral leadership looks like in a culture shaped by consumer Christianity. Chris reflects on the weight of the pastoral calling, the need to know and care for the flock, and how the vision of the Kingdom of God challenges many of the assumptions modern Christianity has adopted. Their dialogue raises an essential question for the church today: What is discipleship? Is it spiritual convenience, or a life shaped by the gospel and surrendered to the true Shepherd?Together they discuss why pastors must resist the pressure to offer transactional messages and instead call people into the life Jesus offers. By rooting ministry in relationship, grace, and the transforming power of the gospel, they point toward a way of being the church that is faithful, joyful, and free.Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message 

December 7, 2025 - Jared Bryant

John invites Martin and Sarah from the UK to share their story of escaping a controlling, charismatic fellowship tied to shepherding-style authority inspired by Derek Prince and the Shepherding Movement. They describe how subtle shifts — from house-church "body ministry" to centralized power — opened the door for predatory leadership to operate unchecked.Their journey reveals why spiritual covering doctrines, personality cults, and authoritarian structures can create the perfect environment for silence and fear. Despite deep wounds and the loss of community, Martin and Sarah share how healing, truth-telling, and faith brought post-traumatic growth — and why others suffering in similar systems deserve to be heard.______________________Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962 Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K ______________________- Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham - Visit the website: https://william-branham.org

What does it mean to speak the full truth without holding back? In today's message, Pastor Bill highlights Paul's farewell to Ephesus, declaring himself innocent of their blood. He had fulfilled his duty, sharing the whole counsel of God's Word. No part was omitted, whether easy or hard, liked or disliked. God can empower you to deliver His truth completely, just as Paul did. Paul's commitment challenges you to the same boldness. How do you embrace sharing God's full truth in your life?

What does it mean to speak the full truth without holding back? In today's message, Pastor Bill highlights Paul's farewell to Ephesus, declaring himself innocent of their blood. He had fulfilled his duty, sharing the whole counsel of God's Word. No part was omitted, whether easy or hard, liked or disliked. God can empower you to deliver His truth completely, just as Paul did. Paul's commitment challenges you to the same boldness. How do you embrace sharing God's full truth in your life?

What voice are you listening to in a world full of noise? In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds you that Jesus is the true Shepherd who calls His blood-bought sheep by name. This isn't mere spiritual language; it's a profound truth. When you hear His voice, you follow Him alone. His sheep don't chase strangers or the enemy's lies. When you know Him, you walk securely in His path. His personal call guides you through every moment. How do you tune your ear to hear Jesus calling you by name?

What voice are you listening to in a world full of noise? In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds you that Jesus is the true Shepherd who calls His blood-bought sheep by name. This isn't mere spiritual language; it's a profound truth. When you hear His voice, you follow Him alone. His sheep don't chase strangers or the enemy's lies. When you know Him, you walk securely in His path. His personal call guides you through every moment. How do you tune your ear to hear Jesus calling you by name?

= A New Testament Pastor is a Shepherd (points to his task)= A New Testament Pastor is an Overseer (points to his authority)= A New Testament Pastor is an Elder (points to his maturity) = Hebrews 13:7; 17 - congregation to pastor and pastor to congregation. I. Intensity & Intentionality Required - 1. Flee - Run from the wrong things 2. Pursue - Run to the right things 3. Fight the good fight (I Tim 6:11-12) 4. PO/PO - Ephesians 4 5. Flee - James 4:7 • We run away from sin (sanctification), but Satan runs away from you (submission) II. The Shepherds as Bond-Servants: 1. “Must not be” - “quarrelsome.” • I Timothy 2:8; 3:3; 6:4 • Titus 3:2; Titus 3:9 • II Timothy 2:14; 2:23; 2:24 2. “Must be” - Serving & Discerning • Kind to everyone - (leads to repentance - Romans 2:4) • Able to teach - unique word here and I Timothy 3:2. Ezra 7:10, The hand of the Lord is upon him because He SET HIS HEART to (3): Rigorous study; Regular obedience; Robust teaching. • Not resentful - (patient when wronged). Many commentators noted that this is one of the most difficult challenges of a pastor. What is the key to being faithful to this verse? Making sure ministry is about His Name; His Word; His Will. It's not about us. • Correcting opponents w/ gentleness - (correcting carefully) - Look to Joseph of Genesis and Jesus of Nazareth! Genesis 50:20; I Peter 2:21-23 3. Must Trust God when correcting: We must trust God to change people - We follow His commands • God will grant them repentance • God will lead them to the knowledge of the truth • They will come to their senses - • They will escape from the trap of the devil - “who has taken them captive to do his will.”

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2 Corinthians 7.2-16

2 Peter series message 12Text: II Peter 3:8-13Peter reminds us that though the scoffers scoff, Christ will indeed return and with that, God's judgement will be unleashed in the most catastrophic manner. In conjunction with this, our long awaited redemption will be realized as we will enjoy the new heavens and new earth. Peter is a faithful elder, shepherding believers in these compelling realities.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. visits for his Cultural Connections weekly segment. Matthew A. Haas of Priests.org joins to talk about Shepherding Future Shepherds, its success, and an update on vocations. Plus, Father Wayne Sattler stops by to talk about prayer and talking to God as a person and not just an idea.

Engage & Equip: LIVE is a training event done every several months here at High Point where ministry leaders come together to be trained on leading ministries and shepherding those involved in them. The topic of the November 3 E&E: LIVE was "Shepherding Slaves to Sin". Pastor Adam talked about what it takes to help people who are walking in sin, or are even slaves to it. Whether you are a ministry leader, congregant, or are just checking out our content, this episode hopes to be a tool for you to engage with the church in a leadership capacity and encourage you as you shepherd individuals who find themselves as slaves to sin. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

When children have big emotions, they aren't being "dramatic"; they're revealing something happening inside that they can't yet name, regulate, or express in mature ways.  Shepherding a child through that requires both emotional attunement and calm leadership. Join me today to learn a research-based framework that aligns with a faith-anchored, relational approach. If you've ever had a child who feels everything deeply: joy, sadness, frustration, excitement. You know those moments can stretch you as a parent. You might wonder, 'Why can't they just calm down?' But what if those big emotions aren't something to fix, they're something to shepherd? Read the full show notes with links here: Shepherding a Child with Big Emotions If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie Popular episode:  Raising Respectful Kids in a Rude World Top 5 Struggles Moms Are Facing and How to Find Hope in Them Connect with Connie here Facebook Instagram X.com Pinterest Buy Parenting Beyond the Rules here Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

In this episode of the New Churches podcast, host Jeff Medders is joined by Noah Oldham, Tony Merida, and Patrick Schreiner, to explore the often-overlooked role of pastoral care. The post Shepherding with Gospel Vision appeared first on New Churches.

Listen to this week's sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 25:15-23.

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Dr. Phil Monroe to explore what it looks like for churches to navigate issues around sexual abuse in a healthy way…particularly when it happens in the church. We talk about some of the inherent pressures to stay silent about abuse issues, how to view these challenges as opportunities for greater ministry, and what exactly leaders can do to prevent and respond to issues when they arise. Dr. Monroe, leader of Langberg, Monroe & Associates, is a psychologist with more than three decades of clinical experience which he brings to the table in this vital conversation.Trauma Healing Institute Langberg, Monroe & AssociatesPhilip Monroe

SummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and Betty Dickinson explore the themes of spiritual flourishing, the importance of embodied encounters, and the need to dethrone the powers of industrialization in our spiritual lives. They discuss the significance of quality over quantity in spiritual growth, the role of relationships in flourishing, and the concept of creating an understory of mutuality. The conversation also delves into the cyclical nature of life, the importance of rest and dormancy, and God's desire for our flourishing. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for a prophetic imagination to awaken us to a different way of living that prioritizes connection and community.00:00 Introduction to The Art of Vine Making01:19 Spiritual Flourishing in a Productivity-Driven Culture03:55 Embodied Encounters and Spiritual Formation05:45 Dethroning the Powers of Disconnection09:38 The Contrast Between Industrialized and Organic Approaches13:26 Quality Over Quantity in Ministry17:00 Creating an Understory of Flourishing18:25 The Role of Shepherding in Deliverance22:59 Awakening to Prophetic Imagination27:46 Flourishing vs. Productivity33:16 The Cycles of Life and Ministry38:52 Seasons of the Soul44:25 Embracing Flourishing and Surrender‘Does God view us like a microwave?'Takeaways* Spiritual flourishing is a journey that requires community engagement.* Embodied encounters with nature can deepen our spiritual experiences.* Dethroning the powers of industrialization is essential for spiritual growth.* Quality of spiritual life is more important than quantity of output.* Relationships are key to flourishing in our spiritual lives.* Creating an understory of mutuality fosters a sense of belonging.* Shepherding is a model for liberation and care in our communities.* The prophetic imagination can awaken us to new possibilities.* Each season of life has its own significance and purpose.* God desires for us to flourish and grow in our spiritual journeys.Check out Bette's wonderful website here - https://www.bettedickinson.com/ Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

SummaryIn this conversation, Adam and Mike discuss the importance of shepherding and protection within the church, using the biblical story of David as a reference point. They emphasize the need for church security and the role of pastors in defending their congregations. The discussion also touches on the balance between love and justice, the responsibilities of leaders, and the necessity of being prepared for adversity. The conversation concludes with a call to action for pastors and church leaders to take their roles seriously and to encourage their congregations in faith and strength.www.thinlinebelievers.comyoutube.com/@thinlinebelieversInstagram: @thinlinebelievers

How can shepherding pastors lead effectively in vision and strategy? In this episode of the Church Revitalization Podcast, Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu address a common challenge: pastors who excel in relational and pastoral care but feel less confident when it comes to vision and strategy. They share practical steps for leaning into strengths, building balanced teams, and leading with humility while still guiding the church toward God's future. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are church consultants with The Malphurs Group, equipping churches worldwide to grow healthier through strategic planning, leadership development, and revitalization. Whether you naturally lean toward shepherding or strategy, you'll find encouragement and tools to lead with confidence. In this episode: [03:42] Recognizing your strengths and weaknesses without self-doubt [08:09] Why building a complementary team is essential for balance [11:01] How to live your role and lean into your pastoral strengths [13:57] Avoiding pride and empowering others to lead alongside you [15:33] Lessons from Moses and the importance of humility in leadership Links & Resources: Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/312 Website: https://malphursgroup.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup Instagram: https://instagram.com/malphursgroup YouTube: https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup X (Twitter): https://x.com/malphursgroup

Lords: * Danny * https://nightbrunchband.com/ * Walker * https://nightbrunchband.com/ Topics: * You Probably Think This Song is About You * The Perfect r/crappymusic Post: An audio tour of Archetypes * https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/3/3597ddeb-e52e-4cda-a59c-c64600489fea/0291r0zf.png * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EIwP0zerbk * Sample-based film scores in the 80s * https://www.tumblr.com/mogwaipoet/786937779224461312/terminator-2-1991-and-the-princess-bride-1987 * Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep, by Clare Harner actually * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoNotStandatMyGraveand_Weep * Being a Video Game Newb in Your 40s Microtopics: * Is it a Topic or is it Just Banter? * Cleaning Lords, Lunch Lords and Cat Lords. * Have you heard the good word about the Gaylady? * Night Brunch. * Wearing your own band's t-shirt. * A thing that could happen for a while and then was no longer able to happen. * Hi Cindy! * Motivating yourself to work harder via self loathing. * Feeling the need to act all angsty so that people take you seriously as an artist. * A Touch of Grandiosity. * How many tracks get uploaded to SoundCloud every day? * Continuing to discover music from the 1970s. * It's called "Topic Lords," not "Correct Lords." * Once it becomes impossible to make new music, and we go back and start listening to all the SoundCloud uploads with 0 listens. * All the kids at Rock & Roll Camp getting excited about Lofey. * Pretending a topic is about one thing when it's actually about something else. * Canadian Actor Dave Coulier. * Tuesday at 3:01pm. * Learning a new chord on your Electric Tenor Guitar. * Bringing Pokemon Puzzle League characters into your love song. * Having a whole week to dial in that wub wub patch. * What art is for and what art should be for. * Fun is our only reward. * The objective best pitch wheel range. * The Funky Worm preset. * Synthesizers that can save and load patches but only when plugged into your phone. * Coming up with a Rube Goldberg machine to upload patches from a web server to your CZ-5000. * thisdx7cartridgedoesnotexist.com * In a convex optimization problem, there is no gradient to descend. * Fiddling with the synthesizer sliders until you reach a corner of the parameter space that doesn't make any noise and giving up. * Camp Counselor Grant hastily drawing all the synthesizer waves on the board. * Ask any Geometer, the triangle has three sides. Love triangles are actually just two love segments. * The All Topic Fakeouts episode. * The gulf between how an artist thinks they're presenting themselves and how they're being received. * A Beautiful Rainbow of the Human Experience. * Elderly rappers with excellent flow but terrible drip. * Piling onto propaganda music. * Someone doing their own thing with confidence and authenticity. * Graffiti with immaculate copyediting. * With improved access to art tools, taste is one of the only things left to get wrong. * Only the best crappy music. * Promoting your music in r/crappymusic. * Tori the Clown Rap Gal. * The audacity of extreme autotune. * All Youtube thumbnails converging on the same cognitive attention hacks. * Singing the comments on your last video. * Situations where echo chamber amplification is fun and good for the world. * Obscure Music That Slaps. * Serbian Kolos. * The Ketron Event Chrom. * The Nightmare Klaxon that Represents Dread. * All the Fairlight CMI presets used in the Terminator 2 soundtrack. * Growing up playing samples at every possible speed in Impulse Tracker. * Slowly sucking dog food out of a can to simulate the sound of a mimetic polyalloy passing through steel bars. * It's been a long day and you're ready to go home but you need to slam 1000 more inverted glasses into bowls of yogurt, let's hurry it up guys. * That one sample library squeaking metal door sound that everyone uses. * Calling out comb filtering whenever you hear someone exhale deeply while sitting down at a desk. * The sound guy instructing all the actors when to breathe to minimize comb filtering. * Rubber Baby Knopfler Romplers. * All the things you are after you die. * The purpose of suffering. (So we can write cool poems about it.) * Making art about how trauma used to exist. * Why wireheading will not solve our problems. (Because everything uses bluetooth now.) * Who needs trauma when we have CRISPR? * Shepherding noobs. * Play Any Video Game Day. * Complicated goose controls. * Trying to play Portal as your first 3D game. * Learning video games vs. learning board games. * Trying to get into video game series that don't change. * Looking at the screen and/or ants until it coalesces into an image. * Video games filled with really gross blood squirt sounds. * Jumping on and off of buildings. * Playing Breath of the Wild and just collecting mushrooms and herbs. * Grass simulation in Breath of the Wild vs. in Horizon Zero Dawn. * Putting yourself in the head-space of the protagonist in order to do protagonist stuff. * Spelling brunch the secret way.

- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In this class, we will discuss the importance of meaningful membership. We will look at implicit arguments pointing to the need for a committed relationship to Christ's body. And then with a knowable church membership, we will discuss critical aspects of Shepherding care.

Shepherds care for the flock. And when they can't personally offer the care needed, they set up structures to do so. Teacher - Scott Kenworthy

Dave and Bethlie continue their  multi-part series on the book Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Part 4 5.  The rod defined - p. 104 “The rod is a parent, in faith toward God and faithfullness toward his or her children, undertaking the responsibility of careful, timely, measured, and controlled use of physical punishment to underscore the importance of obeying God, thus rescuing the child from continuing in his foolishness unto death.”  It is a parental exercise 2. It is an act of faith in God and His Word It is an act of faithfulness - an expression of love and comitment It is an act of responsibility - not a parent determining to punish, but a parent determining to obey It is an act of physical punishment Not venting or parental anger Not frustration Not based on a feeling of my child is bothering me It is always measured and controlled It is a rescue mission Rescues the child from continuing in foolishness To ignore your child's rebellion against God's authority is to ultimately brings God's greater chastisement into their lives. 6.  The Rod clarified Not unbridled temper Not the right to hit my child Not venting or frustration Not retribution Not payment but restoration Not vindictive 7.  The Rod objected I love my child too much too spank You love yourself too much to spank them I am afraid I will hurt them “Biblically-balanced discipline never physically endangers a child” I am afraid it will make him rebellious and angry Proverbs 29:17 teaches the exact opposite I am afraid it will teach them to hit Only if you spank in anger It doesn't work It doesn't when you spank in anger or out-of-control It doesn't when you are inconsistent It doesn't when you fail to be persistent It doesn't when you aren't effective I could be arrested for child abuse Only spank in the privacy of your home and do it right

Dr. Charlie Wingard has been a faithful minister of the gospel, serving PCA & OPC congregations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Mississippi. He is the Minister of Shepherding at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi, and serves as Professor of Pastoral Theology & Dean of Students at RTS in Jackson. He is the author of Help for the New Pastor: Practical Advice For Your First Year of Ministry, which you can order here. You can also find some of his excellent sermons here. Greenville Seminary is pleased to announce Season 2 of the Dead Presbyterians Society Podcast. This podcast is built on a very simple conviction: to be faithful in the present, we must be rooted in the past. The old paths of Presbyterianism in the 18th and 19th centuries have much to teach us about the path we walk today. In weekly 30 minute episodes, we will reflect on the lives and works of figures such as Samuel Miller, James Henley Thornwell, and B.B. Warfield. We will consider enduring themes – prayer, Christian experience, and the church–matters of eternal significance for the people of God until Christ returns. Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. gpts.edu/dead-presbyterians-society.   Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for our opening and closing instrumental. Nathan serves as the Pastor of Worship alongside Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. You can access Nathan's fantastic catalog here.

Dave and Bethlie continue their  multi-part series on the book Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.   PART 3 4.  His comments about the ROD are really good in chapter 11 Children are not born morally and ethically neutral If they are they don't need correction, just direction If they are not, then they need correction Our child's problem is that he or she is a sinner! p. 102. Folly is the problem we have to address according to proverbs Folly is not childishness Folly describes the person who does not fear God A fools life is run by his desires and fears The fool lives out of the immediacy of his lusts, cravings, expectations, hopes, and fears The issue is authority Will a child live under the authority of God and his parents? Will he/she live under their own authority? All children choose to live under their own authority: I don't want my diaper changed I don't want to sit quietly at the table during this meal You are going to make me and if you do I will scream and throw a huge fit Leave this to take root and grow, and it produces “a rebellious teenager who will not allow anyone to rule him.” “God has ordained the rod of discipline for this condition.” p. 103 “Confrontation, with the immediate and undeniably tactile sensation of a spanking, renders an implacable child sweet.” (p. 103) The quote on p 103 is massively important            4.  The rod's function It imparts wisdom Pr 29:15, which is tied to the fear of god “It creates an atmosphere in which instruction can be given. The spanking renders the child compliant and ready to receive life-giving words.”  (p 104) Tripp deals with the question - don't all children eventually learn to obey? He say NO!! Proverbs 29:15, 17