Southern Seminary
Pastor Well with Hershael York
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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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
How Much Should a Pastor Share with his Wife? 23.11.2025 13:13
A pastor's role involves hearing private matters. In this episode, Dr. York discusses how to approach sharing church matters with your wife. 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
Preaching In Times of Personal Suffering 23.11.2025 13:21
In this episode, Dr. York talks about how suffering can make it difficult to preach sermons, but reliance on the Holy Spirit is especially important in those times of need. 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
What Does Church Success Look Like? 04.11.2025 14:00
Success is not defined by the size of a church nor the number of converts. There's more to success than these measurements. In this episode, Dr. York talks about how to find success in 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 Master of Divinity a...
My Preaching Pet Peeves 27.10.2025 13:02
Not to be confused with rules for preaching, Dr. York discusses some of his pet peeves in sermon practices. 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
Bringing Men into the Church 20.10.2025 13:26
Many churches have more women than men. In this episode, Dr. York discusses why that might be the case, and how to challenge men to be a part of the body. 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 be a Lifelong Learner 13.10.2025 11:42
We never stop learning and growing. It's important to keep your mind alert and relationships deep. In this episode, Dr. York discusses some ways to be a lifelong learner. 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 Colleg...
Setting up a Successor 06.10.2025 11:18
When a pastor's time at a particular church comes to a close, it's important to set the church up with a successor who is prepared for the role. 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
Do You Need to Mention Jesus in Every Sermon? 29.09.2025 12:26
Dr. York walks through the importance of a message in relation to church context and church audience. 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
Raising Funds for Capital Projects 22.09.2025 12:44
Asking for money for the church building can seem like a daunting task. In this episode, Dr. York walks through how a pastor can undertake this in a healthy way. 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
Dealing with Confrontation in Pastoral Meetings 15.09.2025 12:35
Having hard or difficult meetings can be common in a pastoral role. Dr. York walks through how to navigate those difficult conversations with humility and respect. 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
Lessons in Humility 08.09.2025 11:33
Pride is difficult to navigate in the age of likes on the internet. How can a Pastor remain humble while trying to grow their 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 Seminary
What I Learned From Bad Pastors 01.09.2025 11:41
Even though we shouldn't seek bad pastors out, it's possible to learn from negative examples. In this episode, Dr. York walks through the different lessons he's learned about how to NOT pastor 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 Master of Divini...
Being with Those on Their Deathbed 25.08.2025 11:30
Congregants may not remember sermon outlines or illustrations, but they will always remember their pastor being there for them in difficult times. Being with those as they move from this life to the next is a weighty thing, but part of how a pastor can love his flock better. Hosted by pastor-scholar Hershael York, the Pastor Well Podcast offers a wellspring of wisdom from the insights learned from...
Advice I Received from My Mentor: Adrian Rogers 18.08.2025 14:42
Mentorship is important even for pastors. In this episode, Dr. York shares some of the advice he received over the years from his mentor, Adrian Rogers. 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
Making Theology Accessible And Rich 11.08.2025 11:17
The church welcomes people from all walks of life, from new believers to lifelong Christians. How can you best enrich and serve both sides of the spectrum in a meaningful way? 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
The Importance of Community Engagement 04.08.2025 10:22
The church is a lamppost, not a fortress. It's not meant to escape culture, but instead it's meant to influence the culture with grace and truth. Dr. York walks through some ways the church can be a presence in the community. 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 ep...
The Private Battles Pastors Face 28.07.2025 10:53
How can a pastor approach heart issues while maintaining their role as the church's shepherd? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to have a healthy spiritual lifestyle as a pastor in community. 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...
Working Through Pastoral Envy 25.07.2025 9:19
When watching peers find ministry success, how should a pastor work through envy and comparison? In this episode, Dr. York points us back to scripture, seeking ways to glorify the Lord through our 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.
Manuscripts vs Outlines 14.07.2025 12:25
Is it better for pastors to use manuscripts or outlines in church? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the benefits of not using a manuscript while preaching a sermon. 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
Using Strong Sermon Illustrations 07.07.2025 12:10
Should pastors strive to keep their sermons engaging and memorable? In this episode, Dr. York discusses how being a good storyteller can help you pastor 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: Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce College boycecolle...
A Wife's Role in Church Ministry 30.06.2025 11:36
How should a Pastor's wife approach ministry in the church? In this episode, Dr. York dives deeper into how a Pastor and his wife need to be on the same page when it comes to ministry involvement. 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. Previous Episode on this topic: https://you...
Inviting Guest Preachers 23.06.2025 11:34
How should a pastor approach asking and welcoming someone to speak at their 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 Doctor of Ministry at Southern Seminary
Ways to Navigate Opinions on Worship 16.06.2025 11:26
What are some best practices for adding changes to a worship service? In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to model worship in church as a 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: Help Shape the Next Generation with Boyce College boycecollege.co...
When Rebaptism might be necessary 09.06.2025 15:15
Is it alright to be baptized more than once? In this episode, Dr. York walks through the complicated circumstances of rebaptizing a member of 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 Seminary
A Pastor's Boundaries with Friendship 02.06.2025 14:20
In this episode, Dr. York walks through how to establish healthy boundaries between shepherds and the congregation. 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
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