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Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

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Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.

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Episode 92: Are Healthy Churches Enough for Today's Problems? 18.06.2019 52:13

Our world is full of problems. But what can healthy churches do about it? In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan sits down with Mark to talk about different cultural problems—from the #MeToo movement to identity politics, from social justice concerns to persecution—and think through how pastors ought to address them. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https...

Episode 91: On the Highs and Lows of Denominational Life 11.06.2019 19:20

Episode 90: On Pastoral Visits (with Brian Davis) 04.06.2019 28:12

Episode 89: On Baptism and Membership (with Ligon Duncan) 28.05.2019 31:05

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Episode 88: On the Prosperity Gospel (with Sean Demars & Greg Gilbert) 21.05.2019 30:41

Episode 87: On Church Membership 14.05.2019 24:23

In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan chats with Mark about our new Journal—Church Membership: Following the Lord Together.

Episode 86: On What is the Gospel (with Greg Gilbert) 07.05.2019 29:18

Episode 84: On Church Buildings 23.04.2019 19:53

We know the church is comprised of the people, not the building. And yet, church buildings can be extremely valuable, useful, and vital for the health of long-term Christianity. In this conversation, Jonathan chats with Mark about these topics and more. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks I...

Episode 83: On Overcoming Fear in Personal Evangelism (with Isaac Adams) 16.04.2019 31:13

Episode 82: On How Your Budget is a Spiritual Issue (with Jamie Dunlop) 02.04.2019 30:08

Jonathan talks to Jamie Dunlop about the new book, "Budgeting for a Healthy Church" now available in the 9Marks bookstore. Visit 9marks.org/bookstore for more. "If you want to see your church move toward health, the church budget has to move toward health." -- Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9...

Episode 81: On the Christian Practice of Lament (with Mark Vroegop) 26.03.2019 29:31

Lament is a "prayer in pain that leads to trust." Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9Marks BOOKSTORE: https://www.9marks.org/bookstore

Episode 80: On Planning your Preaching Schedule 19.03.2019 24:34

Episode 79: On Funerals 12.03.2019 21:53

Episode 78: On Pastoring Members in the Workplace (with Sebastian Traeger) 05.03.2019 26:18

Episode 77: On Living Close to your Church 26.02.2019 23:09

When deciding where to live, Christians ought to consider normal factors: school district, safety, etc. But they should also consider—and perhaps even prioritize—how location affects their relationships at church. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9Ma...

Episode 76: On Pastoral Pay 19.02.2019 25:44

The Great Commission has been fulfilled, at least in part, by local Christians setting aside money to pay someone to teach them God’s Word full-time when possible. Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman discuss the principle of churches paying their pastors. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INST...

Episode 75: On Church Planting (with Brian Davis and Nathan Knight) 12.02.2019 30:29

What’s the difference between a church plant and a church? Is it best to start a church with a team of pastors rather than a solo pastor? Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9Marks

Episode 74: On Ecclesiology for Calvinists (with Sam Emadi) 05.02.2019 26:33

For this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan interviewed Mark Dever and Sam Emadi about our new Journal, Ecclesiology for Calvinists. Download the 9Marks Journal at http://9marks.org . Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9Marks

Episode 73: On The Lord's Supper (with Bobby Jamieson) 29.01.2019 29:18

In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan asks Mark and Bobby a bunch of questions about the Lord’s Supper. What’s the most biblical position: open, close, or closed? Should the Supper be given at small groups and summer camps, weddings and nursing homes? How often—weekly, monthly, quarterly?

Episode 72: On Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson) 22.01.2019 30:58

Almost every Christian denomination and tradition practices baptism. In this episode of Pastors' Talk, Mark and Jonathan are joined by Bobby Jamieson to discuss practical questions about baptism and its connection to the local church. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://w...

Episode 71: On Canceling Church 15.01.2019 23:27

In this episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical and theological principles for why Christians gather on Sundays, and why, generally speaking, those principles make canceling any Sunday gathering an unusual choice.

Episode 70: On Church Revitalization (with Aaron Menikoff & Andy Davis) 08.01.2019 28:26

What do pastors in the throes of church revitalization need to know? In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan interviews Mark and two other pastors who went through a revitalization, Andy Davis and Aaron Menikoff. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9...

Episode 69: On Pastoral Calling (with Brad Wheeler) 18.12.2018 25:52

How does a man discern whether he ought to pursue pastoral ministry? What if he's already in a successful career? In this episode of Pastors' Talk, Mark and Jonathan chat with Brad Wheeler about how the Lord led him away from a career in finance to pastoral ministry. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.faceboo...

Episode 68: On Missionaries and Churches (with Andy Johnson and John Folmar) 11.12.2018 28:10

In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan sits down with Mark, John Folmar, and Andy Johnson to talk about healthy churches and global missions. Join the 9Marks community: GET THE APP: http://9marks.link/app TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/9Marks FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/9Marks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instragram.com/9Marks

Episode 67: On Hospitality and the Gospel (with Kent & Rosaria Butterfield) 04.12.2018 56:20

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