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Listen in as Pastor Matt shares an inspirational thought from the Bible each weekday.
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Ronjour Locke and Brandon Ward each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership. Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Bible Breath is our weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever's coming next.
Verse by verse studies through books of the Bible with Pastor Gene Pensiero of Calvary Hanford. In this series titled "The King's Ransom" we learn about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and His extravagant love for His people.
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God the Son: Our Substitute (Series 3, Ep. 4)
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God is three persons in one. In this video Pastor Jeremy looks at God the Son and how he is not like anyone. Yet, he is just like us—both requirements in order for him to save us. We're back with Bible Breath! Our new, almost-weekly Bible basics series gets us digging into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever's coming next. You …
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Pastors and Ethics (with Mark Liederbach) - EP71
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Ronjour and Brandon continue their series highlighting theological education by having a discussion on pastors and ethics with Dr. Mark Liederbach (Senior Professor of Theology, Ethics and Culture at SEBTS). What is the goal of ethics? How can pastors help their people develop an ethical framework in the church? What are some pressing ethical issue…
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Pastors and Theology (with Keith Whitfield) - EP70
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Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theology in the life of a pastor with Dr. Keith Whitfield (Associate Professor of Theology & Provost at Southeastern). How does theology shape the pastor’s preaching? Is theology supposed to unite us? How should we think through and adopt certain theological positions? What are some characteristics of a…
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Pastors and an Intro to Seminary (with Chuck Lawless) - EP69
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Dr. Chuck Lawless is back again! This week, he joins Ronjour and Brandon to help kick off our brand new series on theological education! Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring Southeastern faculty, students, and alumni to help discuss some of the major topics discussed in seminary. Where is theological education going? What should the partne…
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Pastors and Spiritual Warfare (with Chuck Lawless) - EP68
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Ronjour and Brandon talk pastors and spiritual warfare with Dr. Chuck Lawless (VP of Spiritual Formation at Southeastern). What does the Bible tell us about spiritual warfare? How do we discern what is spiritual warfare and what isn’t? What is the enemy’s endgame when it comes to spiritual warfare and believers? Join us this week as we tackle these…
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God the Father: Our Provider and Protector (Series 3, Ep. 3)
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Who is God? He's our heavenly Father, and he's what a father ought to be: our provider and protector. Pastor Jeremy teaches how God provides for us even when it seems impossible and how God physically protects us. We'll be back with new episodes in a few weeks, as we continue this series of looking at who God is. Next up: God the Son! Welcome to Bi…
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Pastors and Talking About Race (with Isaac Adams) - EP67
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Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Isaac Adams (Pastor of Iron City Church) to discuss his new book Talking About Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations.What makes having conversations on/about race so difficult? Is social media the right place to have these conversations? Where should the starting point be with these conversations? Join us this w…
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God the Father: Our Creator (Series 3, Ep. 2)
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Pastor Jeremy continues answering the question, "Who is God?" by looking at God's creation of the world and us, while also looking at the theory of evolution. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, almost-weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever's coming next. You can also …
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Pastors and Church Finances (with Art Rainer) - EP66
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Art Rainer is back again to discuss pastors and their church’s finances. Should pastors be the financial experts in their church? Should churches accumulate debt for building/expansion? Should pastors have access to the giving records of their members? What resources can pastors use to help their members steward their finances well? Join us this we…
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What Does the Bible Tell Us About God? (Series 3, Ep. 1)
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Just who is God? This third series of Bible Breath answers that question. And in this first episode, Pastor Jeremy teaches us what the Bible tells us about God: he's real, he's good, and he's different. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, almost-weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our brea…
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Pastors and Their Finances (with Art Rainer) - EP65
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Brandon sits down with Dr. Art Rainer (Vice President for Institutional Advancement at SEBTS) to discuss how pastors can steward their finances well. Why is it important for pastors to steward their finances well? What are some common financial mistakes pastors make? Why is it important for pastors to save for retirement? Is accumulating debt wrong…
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Key Concepts: Why I Should Do Good Works (Series 2, Ep. 4)
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If God's grace—his undeserved love—saves us, then why do we still need to do good works? Pastor Jeremy helps us understand the role of good works in our lives by looking at what good works aren't, what they are, why they're so important, and how we can get better at them. We'll be back with a new Bible Breath series on April 5, as we look at the on…
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Pastors and Preaching the Gospel to Yourself - EP64
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Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of preaching the gospel to yourself. What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself? What examples do we see in Scripture? What impact does the gospel have on the pastor’s identity? How can pastors encourage other pastors serving in ministry? How can pastors endure difficult seasons in ministry? Join u…
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Key Concepts: Why I Need Faith (Series 2, Ep. 3)
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Every religion has a component of faith, right? So what makes the Christian faith different? Pastor Jeremy answers that by teaching what faith is, why it's needed, how it works, and how we get it. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatev…
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Pastors and Addressing Current Events (with Nathaniel Williams) - EP63
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In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and addressing current events with special guest Nathaniel Williams (Pastor of Cedar Rock FBC).How should pastors assess when to address and how to address major events that occur either nationally or internationally to their church? What are some dangers when it comes to…
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Key Concepts: How Grace Saves Me (Series 2, Ep. 2)
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In the previous episode about sin, Pastor Jeremy talked about why and how everything got so messed up. In this video, he reveals God's solution to sin—grace—and how it is good news for everyone. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever…
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Pastors and Pastoral Internships (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP62
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In this week’s conversation, Brandon sits down with Dr. Dwayne Milioni (Senior Pastor of Open Door Church of Raleigh) to discuss pastoral internships. Why should churches consider having a pastoral internship program for aspiring pastors? What should pastors include in their church’s internship program? How can pastors identify potential interns? J…
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Key Concepts: How Sin Affects Me (Series 2, Ep. 1)
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Sin. That's a big, heavy word. It's also important to know what it is as you read and understand the Bible. To kick off this second series of Bible Breath, Pastor Jeremy takes a close look at sin in order to answer these key questions: How did everything get so messed up? Why is everything still so messed up? And what can we begin to do about it? W…
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Pastors and Character (with Andrew Hébert) - EP61
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Dr. Andrew Hébert (Pastor of Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, TX) to discuss pastors and character. Why is character so important in pastoral ministry? Should the pastor’s character be a higher priority than his preaching? How can pastors shepherd with character on social media? Join us…
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How Do I Read the Bible? (Series 1: The Bible, Ep. 3)
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In many ways, the Bible is just like any book; it has a message to convey. But in many other ways, it is very different from a typical book. Which is why it's so important to know how to read the Bible. Pastor Jeremy gives you seven tips to reading the Bible! Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us …
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Pastors and Church Membership (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP60
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In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, Brandon is joined by Dr. Dwayne Milioni to discuss the importance of church membership. What role do church members play in a local church? Does the absence of conflict indicate unity within a church? What role does church discipline play in maintaining and promoting health in a local church? Join us this w…
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What Does the Bible Say? (Series 1: The Bible, Ep. 2)
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What are the two main messages of the Bible? They involve rules and good news. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Jeremy helps us dig into the Word of God to help us catch our breath for whatever's coming next. You can also watch Bible Breath! Pastor Jeremy uses charts, graphics, and images to help teach the B…
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What Is the Bible? (Series 1: The Bible, Ep. 1)
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Anything can happen to expose the foundation we're on. The question is: Is our foundation strong so we don't feel so fragile in life? Here's some good news for you. The Bible is that foundation. Learn more about what the Bible is and how it can help you find solid footing. Welcome to Bible Breath, our new, weekly Bible basics series where Pastor Je…
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matter, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of equipping members in a local church.How does preaching equip members in a local church? How should pastors measure success? Why is it important to equip members through small groups, discipleship classes, and workshops? Find out this week as we tackle these quest…
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Pastors and the Membership Process – EP58
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of a meaningful membership process.What is meaningful membership? What does a comprehensive membership process look like? How long should the membership process take? What are some essentials to include in a membership class? Join us this week as we tackle these qu…
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Pastors and Urban Ministry (with Sean Cordell) – EP57
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Sean Cordell (Pastor of Treasuring Christ Church in Raleigh, NC) to discuss pastoring in an urban context.What are some of the unique challenges pastors face in urban contexts? What can we learn from Scripture about serving in cities? What are some myths about pastoring in …
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Pastors and Theological Education – EP56
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theological education.Who should consider attending seminary? How can pastors help members who aspire for church leadership? How do local churches and seminaries work together? Do pastors need a Ph.D.? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many mor…
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Pastors and Preaching After a Rough Week (with Quentin Self) - EP55
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Quentin Self (Senior Pastor of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church) to discuss pastors and preaching after a rough week.What can pastors learn about themselves and God after experiencing rough weeks in ministry? How is sermon prep affected during rough weeks? How can pastors bett…
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Pastors and Church Networks (with Zach Nelson) – EP54
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Zach Nelson (Executive Director of the Pillar Network) to discuss cooperating within a church network. What does healthy cooperation look like? How does being a part of a church network keep pastors connected and engaged to one another? What is one of the biggest challenges in evaluating…
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Pastors and Preaching: Designing and Delivering Sermons (with Julius Kim) – EP53
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss sermon design and delivery with Dr. Julius Kim (President of The Gospel Coalition).What makes preaching so glorious? What are some common mistakes made in the sermon preparation process? Why is it important for pastors to consider brain function and its impact on sermon design and delivery? How ca…
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Pastors, Transparency, and Self-Care (with Evan Marbury) – EP52
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss burnout, transparency, and self-care with Evan Marbury.Do pastors have a transparency issue when it comes to burnout? Who can pastors turn to when they are struggling? How can pastors care for their families during difficult seasons? Join us this week as we tackle these questions…
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Pastors and Leadership (with Juan Sanchez) – EP51
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss leadership with Dr. Juan Sanchez (Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church).How should we define biblical leadership? If you’re a pastor or staff member working in a toxic environment, should you leave? Should pastors read books on leadership? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many m…
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Pastors and Life in Ministry (with Neal Thornton) – EP50
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by one of our regular content contributors, Dr. Neal Thornton, to discuss the life of a pastor.What does a typical day look like for pastors? How does prayer fit within the life of a pastor? What are some temptations pastors can face in ministry? How do pastors know if they are “successful” in …
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Pastors and Preaching Through Colossians (with Scott Pace) – EP49
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Scott Pace (Dean of the College of Southeastern) to discuss pastors and preaching through Colossians.Why did Paul write Colossians? Why should pastors consider preaching through Colossians? What are some worldviews that challenge our confession of the supremacy and suff…
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Pastors And Shepherding College Students(with Jonathan Akin) - EP48
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In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Jonathan Akin (VP for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University) to discuss pastors and shepherding college students.How can pastors prepare their students before they leave for college? How has college ministry changed over the years? How can the local church be an …
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and the importance of taking a sabbatical.What is a sabbatical? How long should a sabbatical be? Should churches require pastors to take sabbaticals? What are the dos/don’ts when it comes to taking a sabbatical? Join us this week as we answer these questions (and many mor…
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Pastors and Replanting Churches (with Cody Evans) – EP46
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Cody Evans to discuss pastoring and replanting churches.What’s the difference between revitalizing and replanting? What are the challenges to replanting a church? How do replanters go about changing the culture of a declining church? Join us this week as we tackle these que…
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Pastors And Preaching Without Notes - EP45
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Notes or no notes? In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and preaching without notes.Should pastors still make a manuscript when preaching without notes? What are the pitfalls to preaching with notes? What are the pitfalls to preaching without notes? Does preaching with notes hinder the Spirit? Join us this w…
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Pastors and Deacons (with Matt Smethurst) – EP44
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Matt Smethurst to discuss his latest book, Deacons.What are deacons? How do deacons strengthen the church? Do deacons need training? Can women serve as deacons? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!Bởi Center for Preaching & Pastoral Leadership
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Aspiring Pastors and the Path (with Bobby Jamieson) – EP43
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In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Bobby Jamieson (Associate Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church) to discuss his latest book, The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide for the Aspiring.How can guys who aspire for the pastorate best utilize their time? How can pastors encourage guys in their churches who aspire f…
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, the guys are back to discuss pastors and interviews.What questions should aspiring pastors be prepared to answer while being interviewed by churches? What questions should pastor candidates be prepared to ask churches? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!…
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Pastors and Preaching to People in Pain (with Matthew Kim) – EP41
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In our first episode of the season, Ronjour sits down with Dr. Matthew Kim (George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology at Gordon-Conwell) to discuss his most recent book, Preaching to People in Pain.How can pastors preach on the topic of pain and suffering? What are some pitfalls when it comes to preaching sermons on pain? How …
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Pastors and Evangelism (with Chuck Lawless) – EP40
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In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastors and evangelism with Dr. Chuck Lawless (Dean of Doctoral Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary). How can pastors ignite a passion in their people for evangelism and missions? What role does prayer have in evangelism? How can pastors gauge where their church is at e…
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Pastors and Spiritual Deconstruction (with Ross Inman) – EP39
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In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour sits down with Dr. Ross Inman (Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss spiritual deconstruction. What is deconstruction? How should pastors respond to members who find themselves in the “deconstructing” process? What are some examples of deconstruction in …
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Pastors and Rural Ministry (with Nathaniel Williams) – EP38
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In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss pastoring in a rural context with Nathaniel Williams (Senior Pastor of Cedar Rock First Baptist Church). What are the greatest challenges to pastoring in a rural context? In what ways do people outside of rural contexts misunderstand rural life and ministry? How can pastors in rural con…
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Pastors and Fatherhood (with Danny Akin) – EP37
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In this episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Dr. Daniel Akin (President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss pastors and fatherhood. How can pastors balance their pastoral responsibilities with their responsibilities at home? How does being a father shape the way you pastor? How can fathers raise their kids to think and li…
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the prayer life of a pastor. Why is it so difficult to create consistent patterns of prayer? What does the Bible say about prayer? What role does prayer have in preaching and fulfilling the Great Commission? Join us this week as we answer these questions (and many more)!…
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon continue their discussion on pastors and suicide. This week, the guys will be discussing how to shepherd those who have lost a loved one to suicide.How can pastors help those who have lost a loved one navigate the difficult questions associated with suicide? What are good resources for helping …
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon begin a two-part conversation on pastors and suicide. This week, the guys will be discussing how to preach and preside over a funeral for someone who has taken their life. What passages should pastors consider preaching during the funeral message? How should pastors navigate the graveside servi…
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Pastors and Student Ministry (with Mark Young) – EP33
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In this special episode of Pastor Matters, Brandon sits down with Mark Young (Student Pastor at Swift Creek Baptist Church) to discuss preaching and student ministry. How can student pastors get the parents of their students more involved? Why is expository preaching so important in student ministry? What are some reasons students typically leave t…
