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Episode 308: The Five People Every Pastor Needs - Interview with David Cooke
In this powerful and practical episode, David Cooke shares the five essential relationships every pastor needs for long-term health, growth, and sust…
7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 307: Getting to the Heart of Pastoral Leadership
It’s easy to blame our staff, our church, or our circumstances for ministry stress. But often the real issue lies deeper—in our own hearts. In this e…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 306: Guarding the Flock (and Ourselves) From Cultural Currents
Pastors live in a world overflowing with smart-sounding ideas, leadership hacks, and cultural “truths.” But how do we discern what aligns with Christ…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 305: Integrating a Marketplace Mind with a Ministry Call
Have you felt the tension between ministry and marketplace? Some pastors fear marketplace strategies strip away the heart of ministry; others fear wi…
8 months ago
Episode 304: Transitioning into the Legacy Stage of Life & Ministry
There comes a point when paychecks, promotions, and possessions no longer define us. A deeper question takes over: What legacy will I leave behind? T…
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 303: Builders vs. Dismantlers - Part 2
Last week in Episode 302 we confronted a troubling trend: Christians throwing bombs at each other. It’s disheartening to watch, and it’s driven me to…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 302: Builders vs. Dismantlers - Part 1
Jesus is a builder. When He said, “I will build My Church,” He wasn’t talking about bricks and mortar—He was making a promise to create something las…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 301: 6 Years, 6 Aha Moments: What We’ve Learned (and Unlearned) – Part 2
Last week, we hit a major milestone—Episode 300! To celebrate, we kicked off a special two-part series highlighting the six biggest aha moments we've…
9 months ago
Episode 300: 6 Years, 6 Aha Moments: What We’ve Learned (and Unlearned) – Part 1
Can you believe it? Episode 300 drops today! We're celebrating six amazing years of podcasting together. As we reflected on how to mark this mileston…
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 299: Leading Yourself Well Through Financial Stewardship - Interview with Mike Kern III
In Part 2 of his conversation with John and Jim, Mike Kern III emphasizes the importance of personal financial health for pastors—urging proactive sa…
9 months, 2 weeks ago