The Pastor's Common Podcast

New Episode! Ep. 83: Managing Marriage, Ministry, and Family with Bobby Contreras of Alamo Heights Baptist Church and Israel Mendez of Alamo Community Church In this episode, we explore rhythms of harmony between Marriage, Ministry, and Family. We discover lessons that foment stronger familial ties in the midst of serving others.

Episode 81: Exploring Individualism vs Collectivism - The Power of Community with Dr. Steve Bezner and David Miranda Join us as we navigate the intricate landscape of individualism and collectivism, and discover the transformative potential of Christian communities in weaving together the threads of personal identity and communal strength.

Episode 82: Practical Preaching Advice with Dr. Taylor Sandlin of Sugar Land Baptist Church and Jordan Villanueva of Howard Payne University The objective of preaching is to develop Christlike convictions, character, and conduct in the congregation. Dr. Sandlin offers things to consider when crafting and delivering sermons.

Ep. 80: Modeling Discipleship with Jason Atchley and David Foster Jr. This episode provides practical insights on how to model a culture of discipleship in a church. It emphasizes the importance of creating a disciple-making culture, using effective disciple-making strategies, example-based discipleship, developing a disciple-making pathway, and staying focused on disciple-making amidst changes in...

Ep. 79: Preaching to people going through pain with Dr. Matthew D. Kim & David Miranda Description: Through heartfelt anecdotes, real-life examples, and practical advice, we uncover the delicate balance of addressing pain without trivializing it. As we discuss the importance of validating emotions and providing a safe space for healing, you'll gain valuable perspectives on how to communica...

Ep. 78: What we get wrong about Discipleship?: Unveiling Misconceptions On this episode, we dive deep into the realm of discipleship, a concept that has been cherished and practiced for centuries. But do we truly understand what it means to be a disciple? Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the layers of misconceptions that have woven themselves into the fabric of discipleship.

Ep. 77: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 2 In this podcast, we explore the power of retrospection; we delve into the different ways that we can draw on the past to inform present and future decision-making. Join us as we discuss the benefits of self-correction, the importance of historical perspective, and the role of reflection in facilit...

Ep. 76: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 1In this podcast, we explore the power of retrospection; we delve into the different ways that we can draw on the past to inform present and future decision-making. Join us as we discuss the benefits of self-correction, the importance of historical perspective, and the role of reflection in facilita...

Ep. 74 Discipleship from a first century context. [Mark 1:16-20] Pt. 1 with David Miranda and Caleb J Saenz of The Garden San Antonio "Are you being discipled?" "Are you discipling someone?" We hear the word discipleship thrown around so often in American Church, but rarely is it ever in reference to the first century. How can we look at the cultural context of Jesus day and re...

with Dr. Jeff Warren  and David Foster Jr.

Ep. 72: Christmas Special: Luke 1: The announcement of the birth of Christ with David Miranda and Dr. Jeff Warren "The inclusion of those in the Christmas story tells us a lot about who Christ came for." #Christmas #Luke1 #BirthofChrist

with Abraham Quinones, Chris Hughes, and Luis Torres

Ep. 70: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham, Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church , David Foster, David Miranda, and Jordan McKinney.

Ep. 69: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham, Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church , David Foster, David Miranda, and Jordan McKinney.

Ep. 67: The Art of Preaching Pt. 2 with Dr. Joel Gregory and David Miranda

Ep. 67: The Art of Preaching Pt. 1 with Dr. Joel Gregory and David Miranda

Ep. 66: Church Discipline with Steve Brezner of Houston Northwest Church , Steve Wells of South Main Baptist Church - Houston, Texas , and Taylor Sandlin of Sugar Land Baptist Church

Ep. 65: Did God forgive Jeffrey Dahmer? with David Miranda and Daniel De La Cruz

Ep. 64: Are Multi-ethnic Churches on the rise? with Markus Lloyd from Threaded , Mark DeYmaz from Mosaix , and David Foster Jr.

Ep. 63 The Power of Story with Rebecca Poe Hays, Assistant Professor of Christian Scriptures of Truett Theological Seminary & Matt Homeyer In Collaboration with Truett Church Network

Ep. 62: Longevity A March 2021 Barna survey found that 29% of pastors had considered quitting in 2020.  With clergy turn over at an all time high, why should pastors remain faithful to their call and to their flocks? with Jack Bodenhamer and Heath Kirkwood of FBC Lorena In collaboration with Truett Church Network

Ep. 61: Are Sunday gatherings for Evangelism or Discipleship? with Brant Lee Small, Johnny JT Terrazas, and James Shoemake

Ep. 60: Discovering the Culture of your Church with Matt Homeyer , Molly Wiggins Simpson , Matt Snowden of FBC Waco , and Emmanuel Roldan of Primera Iglesia Bautista - Waco In Collaboration with: Truett Church Network

Ep. 59: What did the early church understand about Theophanies? With: Dr. David Wilhite and David Miranda In Collaboration with Truett Church Network

How do we date as Christian people? How can we be sure that our partners are right for us? How do we deal with being single and searching for someone? With Scotty Swingler, Nathan Mahand, Shannon Rutherford Lambert, Diland Braddock