The Pillar Network

Nate Akin, Dave Kiehn, Brandon Langley, and Ben Wright discuss affinity groups within the Southern Baptist Convention. In this episode, they explore the benefits and concerns surrounding affinity groups, their role in fostering cooperation for missions and church planting, and how these networks can help churches engage more meaningfully in SBC life.

Nate Akin hosts a panel discussion on Ministry and Missions in the 21st Century with Greg Gilbert, Ryan Fullerton, Andrew Walker, and Tom Schreiner at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Liam Garvie gives a talk on Holiness of the Shepherd at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Ed Moore shares 12 Lessons on Preaching Application at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

In this episode of the Pillar Network Podcast, Sarah Rogers and Betsy Gómez sit down with Hunter Beless to talk about discipleship, women’s ministry, and the irreplaceable role of the local church. Hunter shares how her understanding of the church deepened through years of ministry, especially as she saw the limitations of online influence and the necessity of embodied, relational discipleship. To...

Dr. Albert Mohler gives a talk on Conviction and Baptist Doctrine at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. 

Dave Kiehn talks with Alexis Pérez and Victor Rodriguez about the state of preaching in Latin America and the work of Prédica Fiel to train pastors. They discuss how biblical training is transforming churches, challenges in Latin American ministry, and more. Learn more about Prédica Fiel at predicafiel.org . 

In this episode of the Pillar Network Podcast, Sarah Rogers sits down with Betsy Gómez, who recently joined her in serving as a Pillar Women's Ministry Coordinator, to share the story behind her life, ministry, and love for the local church. Betsy shares how the Lord saved her as a teenager but later confronted her with a deeper understanding of the gospel that reshaped her view of womanhood, mini...

Dave Kiehn talks with Drew Taylor about anxiety and pastoral ministry, including Drew’s personal experience with anxiety, shepherding those struggling with anxiety, the role of physical health, and more.

Nate Akin, Liam Garvie, and Ryan Robertson talk about missions strategies and Global Cities. In addition, they discuss the Global Cities Project, partnership among like-minded organizations, gospel infrastructure, specific major cities, and how Pillar churches/members can get involved. Learn more at  globalcitiesproject.com . 

Dave Kiehn talks with Brian Walker and Stephen Watson from Anchored Virtual about the issue of pornography within the church and how pastors can counsel those struggling with it. They discuss creating a culture of transparency and accountability, understanding the deeper heart issues behind pornography struggles, the need for biblical accountability, and more. Learn more at anchoredvirtual.com . 

Brandon Langley talks with two worship leaders, Drew O’Neal and Ronnie Morris. They discuss theological foundations in leading musical worship, intentionality, the role of pastoral leadership, liturgy, and more. 

Phil Newton leads a panel discussion on raising up elders in local churches. Panelists Rich Shadden, Tom Mercer, and Alex Daher talk through how to recognize, develop, and affirm elders. This audio is from a network-wide Zoom call from February 25, 2026. 

Dave Kiehn talks with Aaron Swain, Andy Winn, and Adam Darnell about leading from the second chair in pastoral ministry. They discuss the functions and responsibilities of associate and executive pastors, supporting the lead pastor, healthy team dynamics, and more.

Dave Kiehn interviews Brandon Freeman about the process of planting Heritage Baptist Church. They discuss co-vocational ministry, the role of Pillar in helping plant, the church's growth and impact so far, and more. 

Eric Bancroft talks with Brandon Langley and Bryan Sloan about church membership, including the biblical basis for membership in a local church, membership classes, requirements for new members, and more. Bryan is a member of our network and the Preaching Pastor of The Fields Church in Mansfield, Texas.

Brandon Langley talks with Phil Newton about his recent book, “Unburdening the Soul,” on personal and corporate confession of sin. They discuss how confession aids our understanding of sin and holiness, how to integrate confession into worship, personal confession of sin, and more. Get Phil’s new book here -  https://a.co/d/0hsmQ3Cy .

Brandon Langley talks with Dave Kiehn about his new book, “Pulling the Thread." They discuss the process of uncovering deeper issues in a revitalization context by ‘pulling the thread,’ patience in leadership, cultivating a healthy church culture, and more. Get Dave’s new book here:  https://a.co/d/bMgq75I .

Liam Garvie talks with Tiago Oliveira, Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lisbon and the President of Martin Bucer Seminary Portugal. Tiago shares the church's history, their current growth, the challenges of ministry in a post-Christian context, current needs for ministry in Lisbon, and more.

Dave Kiehn and Brandon Langley talk about chapter four of Churches Planting Churches, on “When is a Church Ready to Plant a New Church?” They discuss the importance of congregational buy-in, church health, financial readiness, having a qualified pastor, and more.

Brandon Langley talks with Bobby Jamieson about the significance of baptism and the Lord's Supper, specifically in church planting. They discuss the relationship between baptism and church membership, the Lord's Supper as a communal act, how to integrate the ordinances into church life, and more.

In this special Christmas Eve edition of the Pillar Podcast, Phil Newton reads the story of the birth of Jesus from Luke 1 and 2.

Sarah Rogers and Jenna DiPrima discuss criticism in ministry, including understanding different types of criticism, responding with grace, practical tips for handling criticism, modeling healthy responses for children, and more. 

Dave Kiehn interviews Phil Newton about chapters 2 and 3 from "Churches Planting Churches” on what the church is and does. They discuss the importance of ecclesiology for church planting, elder-led congregationalism, how narrowing the view of the church helps to clarify its purpose, and more.

Nate Akin, Dave Kiehn, and Liam Garvie discuss how Pillar values closed membership. They address the practice of open membership, the importance of baptism, conscience dilemmas, regenerate church membership, what historic Baptist confessions have to say, teaching patiently on membership, and more.