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Pastor Well with Hershael York

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Conversations with prominent pastors, teachers, and leaders sharing key insights on their experience in faithful ministry, by Dr. Hershael York (the Dean of the School of Theology at SBTS and Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY)

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Southern Seminary

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Religion

Podcast website

pastor-well.captivate.fm

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Using Sermon Illustrations 06.07.2026

Preaching is a core part of pastoring, so how do you preach well in a way that your congregation can digest the text? In this episode, Dr. York walks through some ways to keep your illustrations interesting for your congregation's context. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

How to Use Deacons Well 29.06.2026

The use of Deacons can really benefit the church in a major way if they are used well. As helpers and servants of the church, there are many tasks they can take off the Pastor's or Elders' shoulders. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: Help Shape the Next...

Shepherding Your Children Well 22.06.2026

Being a pastor and a parent are difficult roles to juggle well. In this episode, Dr. York walks through some key ways a pastor can be there for their children, maintaining strong relationships over the course of a lifetime. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this epis...

Discipling Men in Your Church 15.06.2026

In previous episodes, Dr. York has talked about how to disciple the women in the church, but what about the men? How should a pastor approach a men's ministry? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The PhD at Southern Seminary

Loving Your Wife Well Over a Lifetime 08.06.2026

In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to love and prioritize your wife throughout pastoring a church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

How to Have a Ministry of Encouragement 01.06.2026

It's important for a believer to be encouraging, so how can a Pastor model this behavior well? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The PhD at Southern Seminary

Getting Your Church to Support Missions 25.05.2026

It can be easy to forget about the missionaries sent out from the church. How do you get your church to raise funds for missions around the world? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

Shepherding Women in the Church 18.05.2026

In complementarian ministry, how should a pastor equip women to disciple women? In this episode, Dr. York encourages pastors to shepherd women well and empower them to be stewards of the word by leading other women in their walk with the Lord. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Me...

Navigating Cohabiting Elderly Couples 11.05.2026

How should a pastor navigate the issue of elderly couples wishing to marry in the church's eyes but not legally? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the tricky subject of how to approach this kind of request. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Ph...

The Significance of Ordination 04.05.2026

A Pastor's ordination should be treated as a valuable and important thing in the life of the church. In this episode, Dr. York explains the process of ordination and why it needs to be taken seriously. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Doctor of Min...

Having a Vision for Your Church 27.04.2026

Pastors may have big dreams and plans for their church, but without a plan and vision they may not come to fruition. In this episode, Dr. York talks about how important writing down these plans can be. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The PhD at Southe...

How to Deal with Ambition 20.04.2026

Can our personal ambition honor the Lord? In this episode, Dr. York talks about how a pastor should be mindful of ambition and not let it take over. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

Discipling Leaders to Send Out 13.04.2026

The goal of the church isn't to build disciples in order to hoard away, but to send out into the world, whether that be to plant churches, attend seminary, or accept a calling elsewhere. Dr. York discusses how to do this well, preparing the church and the disciples to leave. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from...

Dealing with False Accusations 06.04.2026

As a pastor, you may face false accusations from the church community. How do you deal with those and what is the best approach? Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce College boycecollege.com

How to Win Church Fights 30.03.2026

Disagreements are going to happen in a church, but it all depends on if the hill is worth dying on. In this episode, Dr. York breaks down fighting for principles and not preferences. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern S...

Changing a Church's Bad Habits 23.03.2026

Learning how to discern convictional preferences from personal preferences can be hard, but it is an important responsibility for every pastor. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary

Investing in Marriages 16.03.2026

Churches invest in youth and worship, but do they spend enough time investing in marriages? In this episode, Dr. York discusses the importance of prioritizing healthy marriages in the church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The PhD at Southern Seminar...

Parenting Children to Love Christ 09.03.2026

In this episode, Dr. York talks about building a loving foundation for a family in ministry, modeling Christ in the home. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

Shepherding Amidst Personal Grief 23.02.2026

Grief can be all-consuming and sometimes bring out feelings of hopelessness. How can a pastor carry on shepherding their people in that time? In this episode, Dr. York encourages pastors to lean on the hope of the resurrection. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this...

Addressing National Tragedies in Church 16.02.2026

When horrible events happen in our world, how do we approach these topics from the pulpit? In this episode, Dr. York walks through some appropriate responses to how to discuss these tragedies in church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Di...

How to Address Tithing 09.02.2026

In this episode, Dr. York approaches the topic of tithing and whether or not a Pastor should preach on the subject in church. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

How Personality Impacts Pastoring 02.02.2026

How does personality impact one's ministry? In this episode, Dr. York discusses the importance of understanding your weaknesses in order to overcome them. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

The Wife as a Ministry Partner 09.12.2025

In this episode, Dr. York discusses why he and his wife decided to be full-time ministry partners and how that choice benefited him as a Pastor over the years. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary

What Will Get a Pastor Fired 02.12.2025

Pastors getting fired from a church is a difficult process. In this episode, Dr. York talks about ways to avoid getting fired in the first place. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry.

Abiding with the Lord 24.11.2025

As a Pastor, abiding with God daily is an ongoing process that requires discipline. Through spending time in prayer and reading the word, we deepen our relationship with God each and every day. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from a life of faithful ministry. Mentioned in this episode: The Doctor of Ministry at...

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