Pastor Talk

We're back! Next week the Pastors kickoff two new series: The daily Bible study will return every afternoon live at 2pm CST with a study of the book of Exodus. The weekly study will return every Thursday with an exploration of the Westminster Confession, how it has shaped our Reformed forbearers and what implications it has for our contemporary faith. Be sure to share this with anyone who you thin...

If you have been waiting for a recommendation that digs a little deeper and goes further theologically, today the Pastors break out a couple of the most influential modern theological books in their libraries. Today, they discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer's book Christ the Center, C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity and Hauerwas & Willimon's book Resident Aliens . Books featured in this episode:* Buy...

If you are interested in becoming a better reader of scripture and engaging in your faith with a more creative imagination, you will find this episode of the Pastor Talk interesting. Today, the Pastors discuss Eugene Peterson's book Eat this Book: A Conversation in the Art of Scriptural Reading and C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce. Books featured in this episode:* Buy It Here Buy It Here Feel free to...

In a fast paced world, growing deeper in faith requires patience and determination. Today, the Pastors discuss John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. Both books, though different in style, provide practical spiritual disciplines to help nourish a life of Christian faith. Books featured in this episode:* Buy It Here Buy It Here Feel...

Part of every Christian's task is to discover how the faith connects with our own personal story. Today, the Pastors discuss Craig Barnes book Searching for Home and Eugene Peterson's The Pastor. Both books, though different in style, explore how Christians can integrate their faith into their deepest identities. Books featured in this episode:* Buy It Here Buy It Here Feel free to share this with...

Pastors Clint and Michael offer a quick update on our summer plans for the podcast, including a teaser for some of the great series that we will kick off next Fall! Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co Subscribe to get the Pastor Talk episodes via podcast, email and much more! https://pastortalk.co#subscribe Questio...

Today, Pastors Clint and Michael begin a new series where they recommend some of the most readable, yet influential books in their Christian libraries. Today, they explore some basic explorations of the Christian faith and Christian identity. Pastor Clint recommends The Jesus I Never Knew and What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip and Yancey and Pastor Michael recommends unChristian by David Kinn...

In today's episode, Pastors Clint and Michael offer some concluding on the whole of the Pastoral Letters as well as an update on some of our future studies! Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://p...

The final words of 2 Timothy introduce us to a man whose entire life of ministry has connected him with men and women throughout the known world by the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul's love for Timothy and deep faith in Jesus Christ are made clear as he concludes his thoughts in 2 Timothy. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey toget...

As Paul turns to end his letter to Timothy, he lets us into some of the most painful and yet theologically profound moments in his life. Join the Pastors as they explore the depths of wisdom and Christian faith contained in these few short sentences. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Q...

Paul, like all men and women of faith, was a real person. Today we see a unique scriptural snapshot of both his most rewarding relationships and his most painful betrayals. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous stud...

Living churches live outside their walls. When a church is actively living out its faith and continually formed into the image of Jesus Christ, they naturally carry that active faith into their lives, their communities, and even their world. Mission is not a program of the Christian church; it is what happens naturally when churches thrive. Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might b...

Today Paul offers us a lesson on what we can learn about life and faith from the end of our lives. As he surveys his own life, he simultaneously finds the words to both inspire and challenge us to live our lives of faith to the full. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn...

Today Paul offers one of the most succinct summaries of the Christian life, "preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction." Join the Pastors as they explore this rich passage of scripture. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together t...

When Paul describes Christian discipleship he is first honest about the suffering that happens as part of life and then he turns Timothy's attention to scripture where Christians are taught how to live in the world equipped to do good works. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Link...

Today, Paul addresses the heart of the false theology and tempting spiritual shortcuts that appear to have been popular within the Ephesian Christian community. Join the Pastors as they explore what we can learn about the challenges of that early church and what it might have to teach us about how to read the Bible and how to grow in faithfulness in our own Christian communities. Be sure to share...

Taking a sharp turn from the things that bug pastors to the things that delight them, Pastors Clint and Michael describe what it is like to see the church community love one another and real lives transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ in deep and lasting ways. Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in growing deeper in their faith and Christian discipleship. Pasto...

Learning to live in Christian community takes real effort and today we hear the wise words of a seasoned Christian leader instructing his young apprentice Timothy on what it takes to navigate conflicts and how to prioritize faith over petty disagreements and the ever-present community quarrels. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey toget...

Although not popularly discussed, Christians are consistently encouraged to measure our speech. Today, Paul warns of the danger of "godless chatter" and quarreling about words." Today's lesson stands as a timely warning to discern our words carefully, so as to preserve the power of the Gospel in our lives. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this j...

At its best, the church is a place where many diverse people find a unique community centered on Jesus Christ. The fundamental Christian task of discipleship is practicing love for one another and keeping Christ at the center even amidst all of forces that threaten to break us apart. Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in growing deeper in their faith and Christia...

When Paul breaks down the good news of Jesus Christ, he turns to two things, his resurrection and his lineage as the Son of David. Today the pastors explore how this "simple Gospel" should shape our own Christian lives and prepare us for all of life's joys and challenges. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy t...

Living with "strong grace" redefines everything in the Christian's life (including suffering). Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore this inspiring teaching from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his child in the faith. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn more abou...

Conflict in the church is nothing new. Today, Pastor Clint explores how two church leaders address some conflict in the earliest church. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey together through 2 Timothy together. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co Subscri...

Every Christian is called to guard the treasure of the faith but that can become difficult when we encounter suffering and some of life's most difficult circumstances. Join the Pastors as they explore how Paul's understanding of his role as Apostle can teach us how to trust God throughout our entire walk of faith. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along o...

Since every person in church comes with their own unique set of experiences and ideas, it can be hard to honor those ideas without letting them distract the church from its deepest mission. Join the Pastors as they explore the many ideas of church, some of them funny and some of them very serious, that all must be humbly submitted to the Spirit of Christ. This conversation stands as an invitation...