The Pastor Pod

Today we welcome Kody Aten, Pastor of Freedom Church in in Gloucester , MA. Kody shares some of the amazing victories as well as challenges of church planting. Join us for this awesome story of what God is doing in the Northeast! Find more about Freedom Church here: freedomch.com

We live in a culture that is asking questions about sexuality. What does God's Word say about sexuality? How should the church respond? Today we answer these questions and more on the The Pastor Pod.   

Today we kick off a new series called, “Extending the Kingdom.” There is no better place to start than the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Today Josh and Jay look to scripture to see how the Spirit empowers the church to extend the Kingdom of God.  

Today in the local church series we are discussing the importance of preaching and teaching in the local church. What is preaching and teaching? What are the products of faithful preaching and teaching? We answer these questions and more in today's podcast.  

This week in our Local Church series Josh and Jay discuss the importance of leading and living with a Kingdom Mindset. Through this conversation, we hope you’ll be encouraged to build God’s kingdom!

Change is a normal struggle for everyone, especially as leaders. How do we learn how to lead change in a healthy, God-honoring way? Today on the podcast Josh and Jay unpack the importance of change, the difficulties of change, and steps to lead change.  

This week, we begin a new series on the local church. How important is it to plant new churches? Why do we need new churches? What is at the heart of church planting? You don't want to miss this insightful conversation and an update on Jay's plans to plant a new church in an unreached area of Florida. To find more about the new church: https://www.villagepoint.org

Today on the podcast Josh & Jay welcome Pastor Cliff Lea from First Baptist Leesburg. We have a fun and insightful discussion on the overall need for health in every Pastor and leader's life. Cliff brings years of knowledge about how pastors and leaders can protect and nurture their overall spiritual, emotional, and physical health.  

Prayer is vitally important for every Pastor and every follower of Jesus. Today on the podcast Josh & Jay discuss the important role that prayer and renewal play in nurturing the heart of the leader.

Loneliness is a pervasive issue that is plaguing our culture today. On today's podcast, we welcome Dr. Richard Marks as he shares fresh insight on the importance of developing healthy connections. Dr. Marks brings a wealth of research and education to light in this conversation that has potential to change how pastors and other leaders take new strides in being healthy inside and out. 

With a new year comes new opportunities. Today on the podcast Josh & Jay talk about some goals and habits they are aiming for this new year. They also preview exciting podcast episodes and series on the horizon for 2023. And don't miss the important announcement that we have some new plans for pastors coming soon!

2022 was an amazing year full of real and transparent conversations. We had lots of incredible guests, and we learned a lot. This week on the podcast Josh & Jay highlight some of the best and touch on what 2023 has in store!

How do we prioritize times of rest and rejuvenation as Pastors? We are joined by Pastor Steve Cleckner today on the podcast, where he shares some great ways to rest and reset so we can be faithful to the calling God has given. Find out more information about Refuge Retreat here: https://refugeretreat.com/

Christmas time can be crazy, especially in the life of a church. Many times pastors and ministry leaders wrestle with enjoying and finding joy in the season due to the overwhelming demands on their schedules. Today on the podcast we look at ways that we can find joy in the midsts of chaos at Christmas. 

How can we lead with zeal without running into burnout? Today we welcome Dr. Zeb Cook from Apex Baptist Church who shares some great insight he has learned over the years.   

Pastoring in today's culture can be difficult and exhausting. How do Pastors and leaders prioritize personal holiness in the midst of leading the church to be on mission? Today, we welcome Pastor Mike Orr from FBC Chipley as he shares how vital personal holiness is in the life of a Pastor. 

We live in an unhealthy, polarized political climate. Should Pastors be involved in politics while leading the local church? Considering the most recent midterm election, join us for a conversation about the role politics should and should not have in the local church.

With the Holidays officially upon us, the Church has an opportunity in front of us. On today’s podcast we discuss the importance of being intentional about how we show and share the gospel with others.

We live in a church culture that often hops from one church to another for different reasons. What does it mean to sheep swap or church hop? Is this healthy for the church? We discuss this and more on today's podcast. 

Small Churches, Medium Churches, Large Churches... What is the right size of a church? Today we unpack why the health of the church matters more than the size of the church. Join us for this transparent conversation on healthy church growth. 

What is mission drift and is it possible for this to impact your leadership? Today on the Pastor Pod we welcome Richard Reising from Artistry Labs to shed light on this topic and more. 

Many times, when we are faced with difficult circumstances in life. It can be hard to understand the why behind it. Today Josh shares how he has seen God working firsthand after Hurricane Ian caused so much pain and suffering in Southwest Florida.

What is emotional maturity? What impact does it have on your effectiveness in leadership? Today we unpack this topic with Bob Bumgarner, who serves as the Lead Missional Catalyst with First Coach Churches. Emotional maturity impacts every person. This is a much needed conversation that we hope encourages you.

Social Media can be a huge resource for a pastor, church, or ministry. At the same time, it can be a very dangerous place if left unchecked. Today we talk about all things social and why we should always be on our guard!

What does it look like to create a pipeline for leaders to be developed within the local church? Today we welcome Mark Warnock on the podcast to share what they are doing at Family Church to develop leaders from within.