The Pastor Pod

Whether or not you are a ministry leader or work outside of the church you have likely felt the tension between being content with life and remaining driven. Today on the podcast Josh & Jay take some time to talk through this familiar tension and how we can both remain content while at the same time be driven. The key to it all points back to your relationship with God. 

What does it look like for us to live daily in a way that displays what God has done in our life? Today on the podcast we welcome Nick Carter who shares why this is so important, and how we can live on mission everyday.   

How do leaders effectively juggle work, rest, marriage, and family? We all experience tension in developing healthy rhythms in our lives. Every Pastor struggles with "turning off" ministry when they are no longer in the office. Join us today as we have a transparent conversation about rest, balance, and healthy rhythms. 

Every church has a unique summer attendance due to people taking time off and people transitioning into the community. How does the church maximize the fall season in order to reach and connect people to Christ? Join us today as we discuss some simple ways to maximize the Fall season within the context of your family and church.

One of the outcomes of healthy discipleship is church planting according to our guest, Aaron Still! Join us as Aaron shares how he is helping lead the way at FBC Melbourne to lead people to live on mission through discipleship and church planting.

What does it look like to make a commitment to the church? This week on The Pastor Pod Josh and Jay discuss what it looks like to invest your time, talent, and treasure into a local Biblical community. 

Multiplication comes with sacrifice and can lead to life change. Today on the podcast we welcome Pastor Dean Fulks from Lifepoint Church to discuss church multiplication. Dean shares his incredible journey with Lifepoint Church and shares some great insights for any church looking to multiply. 

We all desire to be a part of a team that makes a difference. But how do we stay unified around the vision that God has given His church? On today's episode, Josh and Jay discuss how to build your team around a vision. We hope this episode helps you and equips you to lead well! 

The overturning of Roe vs Wade has caused lots of conversation. Today on the Pastor Pod Josh and Jay have an open conversation about how pastors can lead their church to have a healthy witness in a politically charged culture.  

If you are planting or considering planting a church, this episode is for you. We are joined by Dean Inserra, the founding and Lead Pastor of CITYCHURCH. With over 15 years of church planting experience, Dean shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way!    Follow Dean on Twitter -@deaninserra  Grab some of Deans Books Pure: Why the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Isn't Outdated, Irrel...

Bible colleges and seminaries do a great job of training pastors, but there are just some things you can't learn in a classroom. Today on the podcast, Josh and Jay talk about some things they wish they new before becoming a pastor. 

What does it look like for us to successfully pass the baton on to the next generation? Today we welcome our guest Jon Adams who shares some great insight into this subject.  Jon is the Lead Pastor at The Vine Community Church in Cumming, GA.

We all want our church to grow and make an eternal impact. But, how do we measure church growth? Today on the podcast, Josh & Jay discuss how to measure the heart and health of your church. We hope this conversation encourages you to lead healthy, growing churches! 

Jesus gave us clear instructions in Matthew 28, but how is that being lived out in the local church?  Today, Josh & Jay welcome David Chakranarayan to discuss the disconnect we are seeing in the local church when it comes to the Great Commission.     Links: missionindia.org Great Disconnect Resource

In Matthew 28, Jesus communicated the mission of the church, but how does that practically play out in the local church today? Today on the podcast, Josh and Jay spend some time talking about the vision frame and the importance of have a strategic plan in place. Join the conversation and learn some ways you can lead your church to maximize its influence in the community. Read more at thepastorpod....

Parenting in today's culture can be difficult. With all the outside voices attempting to influence our kids, how do we as parents continue to speak truth into their lives? Today, we welcome Jimmy & Kristen Scroggins from Family church to discuss this topic and their book, Full Circle Parenting.   

Laboring alongside most pastors is a wife who is equally crazy about the ministry God set before their family. Unfortunately, many times, we miss out on hearing what they see, hear, and think about ministry. Today on The Pastor Pod, Josh & Jay welcome their wives to have a fun conversation and pull back the curtain to hear about ministry from their wife's perspective. 

Every pastor can grow and add value to others. Networking should be more than just another meeting on the calendar. It should be a life-giving experience for you and other leaders. Today, we welcome Bob Bumgarner back to the podcast to discuss the power of healthy networks! 

Expository or topical preaching? Is one method better than the other? Today on the podcast, Josh and Jay explain how to understand both approaches. We also discuss some helpful tips on how to make the most of the preparation and delivery of the message. Ultimately, gospel-centered preaching is incredibly important for the health and growth of the church.

Each week pastors all over the world prepare to lead their people by communicating the truth of the Bible. This week on the podcast, we pull back the curtain and discuss some helpful ways you can maximize your time preparing. 

The best leaders are growing leaders! Growing leaders are teachable leaders. If you think about the leaders who have impacted you most, they most likely have never stopped stretching themselves to learn. In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to experience clarity. Today, we welcome Mac Lake to discuss leadership tips every pastor should know.  Episode Links: 5 Free Trainings Se...

Executive Pastors can really be a game changer in the life of a church! Today on the podcast, Josh & Jay welcome Josh's Executive Pastor, Allen Smith, to discuss the unique relationship between a pastor and an XP. Not all churches are able to have an XP on staff, so the team collectively brainstorms ways you can still accomplish the work of an XP by looking into your church congregation. 

Vision in it simplest form is defined as a compelling picture of the future. Vision casting is a key part of being a leader. This week, Josh and Jay tackle this important topic and why it matters in the context of the local church. 

Life has often been described as seasons. Some seasons are easier than others. Who do we turn to when we are struggling? How do we manage stress? This week on the podcast, Josh and Jay give some practical ways you can strengthen your faith. 

As a church, how do we respond to the events happening in Ukraine? Today, Josh and Jay welcome Sergei Pavlov who grew up in Ukraine and has family currently living there.