Afraid of God? Ryan Lokkesmoe on How Paganism has Invaded the Church (And a Way Out) (Ep 135)
“We were not created to be afraid of God. He does not want you to feel afraid of him, he wants you to feel freedom in that relationship.”
Pastoring
More than Money: Nathan Meador & Heath R. Curtis on Stewardship for the Care of Souls (Ep 134)
“Stewardship is pastoral care, and the task of pastoral care is theological in nature. It’s not enough that a stewardship program works.”
Overcome Ministry Burnout: Let Go and Say “No”
Saying “no” isn’t weakness or a lack of faith. Sometimes it’s a necessary first step in narrowing our focus and strengthening our faith.
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The Idolatry Of The Grind
“Instead of focusing on what we do, we need to celebrate what God still manages to do through broken people like us.”
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Creating Margin in Ministry Through a Side Hustle and Travel Hacking, with Tim Walker (Ep 126)
“We also need to have an equal investment in rest and replenishment for the sake of longevity.”
How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis, with Shaunti Feldhahn & James N. Sells (Ep 125)
“People need friends. Not paid-professional friends, not just online friends. Real people who engage in real time over real concerns.”
The Art and Science of Making Disciples, with Peyton Jones (Ep 124)
“We tend to not make disciples how we were not discipled. But what’s missing in most churches is a clear, practical disciple-making pathway.”
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Leading the Preacher’s Kids Toward Jesus Without Driving Them Crazy
“Being a pastor’s kid is hard enough without all the extra
baggage. Protect them from the crazy.”
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The Most Important Lesson Older and Younger Ministers Can Learn from Each Other
Younger ministers need to listen to older ministers’ stories. Older ministers need to listen to young ministers’ questions.
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Six Things I’d Do Differently If I Was a Young Pastor Today, with Darryl Dash (Ep 123)
“I wish I’d apprenticed longer, serving under older, wiser pastors. It would have made me a better pastor in my youth.”
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