Comparing Notes

What is it like being a PK? Is it really all that different or difficult? Listen in as Glen talks with Jonathan and Andy about their experience both growing up as preacher's kids and now raising preacher's kids.

How should the local church think about engaging in local and global mission efforts? What should our philosophy missions be? Join Glen, Andy, and Jonathan for a fun discussion of various ways the local church can approach mission engagement.

What is the Church calendar? Is it a helpful tool or a Roman Chaotic relic? Join Andy, Glen, and Jonathan as they discuss their own pastoral experiences in engaging with the ecclesiastical calendar.

Vision Casting was in vogue for pastors throughout the 90s and early 2000s, and many still advocate that it should be seen as a primary pastoral responsibility. But, is it even helpful or biblical? Join Jonathan, Andy, and Glen for a lively conversation concerning vision casting.

Spiritual formation has been experienced a recent growth in emphasis, but what should a pastor's spiritual formation actually look like. Join Glen, Andy, and Jonathan as they discuss their own formation and how pastor's can pursue spiritual formation in a way that conforms them to the image of Christ.

Every statistic indicates that anxiety is increasing, but especially in younger generations. Join Glen, Andy, and Jonathan as they reflect on how we can minister to the anxious hearts of our people.

The holidays can be challenging for everybody, but pastors may face a couple of unique challenges. Listen in as Glen, Andy, and Jonathan discuss their experience of pastoring through the holidays as well as ways you can encourage your pastor.

Generational differences can be challenging, but also beautiful. How do we think about the role generational information plays in our approach to ministry. Join Glen, Andy, and Jonathan for a fun, inter-generational conversation about generations.

Pastoral disqualification is nothing new, but when and what makes restoration appropriate? Glen, Andy, and Jonathan discuss the difficult questions surrounding this touchy topic that leaves so many confused and questioning, or worse, deconstructing.

Welcome to a new season of the Comparing Notes podcast! In this episode, Andy and Glen introduce the newest member of the Comparing Notes team... Jonathan Haefs.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss the topic of forgiveness in Ministry.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss some "Hot Takes" in the church.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan pull back the curtain and discuss what it's like being a pastor.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan look at 1 John 2 to see how the Lord has set up a system of growth and encouragement.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss how to relate to other churches in your area.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan take a look at the good and the bad of the coming year.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan look at what "a gospel culture looks like in an everyday church."

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss the sobering reality that life is shorter than we think.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss what evangelism should look like inside the walls of the church.

Conflict is already around us, and unfortunately, this even applies to the church. Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss how to wisely and graciously walk through conflict resolutions in the church.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss the struggles and joy of waiting of God's timing.

The guys are back from break and have some big life updates to share.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss the need for pastors to have a life outside of ministry.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss the topic of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Glen, Andy, and Ryan discuss why relational equity is needed in ministry.