Practical(ly) Pastoring

Today’s episode is the Facebook Live we had in our Practically Pastoring Facebook Group. We review Ryan Huguley’s book: 8 Hours or Less: Writing Faithful Sermons Faster Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3vUo5f1  Watch the live video recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LGAxVV2w8F8 Send us a message and be on the show: https://anchor.fm/practicallypastoring/message Join our book club! Get the in...

In today’s episode, we sit down with rapper KB and talk about the urban context, racism, and politics. It is a great conversation with a great man. The guys on the pod talk about deconstruction. CCN: Deconstruct Your Culture, Not Your Faith (TGC) - https://bit.ly/3xIUrv6   Follow KB: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kb_hga/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KB_HGA Southside Rabbi: https://lnk....

In Today’s episode, 80% of the guys are together in person in the Sunday Cool studios in Florida. We talk about a recent clip from Michael Todd where he shares a not-so-great illustration of the Trinity and we interview Andy and Josh aka Cool Carll. The two men behind the viral videos coming from the company that makes really great T-shirts for churches, Sunday Cool Links: Michael Todd x 3 Forms/S...

In Today’s episode, we talk about the future of online church at our churches and what we hope to see in the future. We also chat about the relationship between the Atlanta spa shooter and his church. Links: Crabapple FBC Statement - https://www.crabapplefbc.org/ Should Online Church Continue: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/should-online-church-continue/ Send us a message and be on the...

In Today’s episode, we talk about covenants, alliances, and how they are not about some cool sci-fi movie about aliens. We also talk about some pastors who got in a lot of trouble for what they said on stage recently. Clergy Cliff Notes: Relevant Magazine Article (Women these Days aren’t hot enough) - https://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/heres-a-pastor-just-preaching-a-sermon-about-how-women-t...

Today’s episode is the Facebook Live we had in our Practically Pastoring Facebook Group. We review Jared C. Wilson’s book: The Gospel-Driven Church. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3kzJLsp Watch the live video recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LGAxVV2w8F8 Send us a message and be on the show: https://anchor.fm/practicallypastoring/message Join our book club! Get the info by joining our Facebook...

In Today’s episode, we talk about canceled Canadians and first-time visitors to your church. We also celebrate Delmar’s, new baby! Clergy Cliff Notes: TGC - What You Need to Know About the Arrest of Pastor James Coates - https://bit.ly/3sg2gVg Sponsor: Sanctify Journal - https://www.wreckedwretch.com/journal Tools: DiscountMugs.com - https://www.discountmugs.com/ StickerMule - http://bit.ly/2Nv6Tv...

In Today’s episode, we talk about how we navigate the disruptions that we could face on a Sunday morning service. We also discuss the findings in the Ravi Zacharias situation. We also chat about why Jeff has a “church boat” he had to sell and got in trouble for it. Clergy Cliff Notes: CT - Ravi Zacharias Hid Hundreds of Pictures of Women, Abuse During Massages, and a Rape Allegation - https://bit....

In Today’s episode, we talk about Flame’s (Christian Rapper) new album and the theological questions it raises. We also answer a question from the practically community on what questions to ask when you are in an interview. Clergy Cliff Notes: Flame’s New Album: https://bit.ly/3aPDx2Z Ryan Reeves Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3e3mtbg Books: Know The Heretics - https://amzn.to/36XmbAp Know The Cr...

In Today’s episode, we answer a listener’s question about preparing for pastoral ministry. We also talk about expectations pastors should have when speaking on current events. We touch the Reddit/Gamestop/Wall Street situation and what sloths have to do with christian persecution. Clergy Cliff Notes: TGC - Expect Less (And More) of Your Pastor in Addressing Current Events: https://bit.ly/2Mj8Kng T...

In Today’s episode, we discuss the difficult but necessary process of Church Discipline. We also talk about ministering to people who are in different life stages than yourself. We also have a discussion on what public confession and repentance look like in our churches. Clergy Cliff Notes: TGC - 3 Things Single Parents Wish You  Knew: https://bit.ly/36c8LQl CT - Failed Trump Prophecies Offer...

In Today’s episode, we discuss if pastors should make statements after national events, how to not be a tyrant as a boss, and loving Jesus like Mr. T. We also share our 2021 Goals and our hopes for our ministry year. Clergy Cliff Notes: Capitol rioters made a mockery of Christian values: https://cnn.it/2LMSAlJ   What it is like to work for Dave Ramsey: https://bit.ly/3qCrfS5   Mr. T Real...

In Today’s episode we talk extensively about the updated restrictions across the country with the rise COVID cases. We chat about the firing of Carl Lentz and Paula White invoking African angels to save the election. We all share all of our Christmas plans for our main segment and announce that we are taking a break until the new year.

In Today’s episode we have a candid conversation about the election, our concerns, and our prayers for our people. We also talk about our first time visitors process and church attendance. We close our time discussing what we are going to gift our wives for Christmas.

In Today’s episode Jeff and Andrew grill Frank and Delmar about what they do as campus pastors. We also chat about our personal devotion times and what does ministry look like during COVID. We also share about our favorite after church meals.

Today’s episode is all about Preaching. We talk about our best preaching tips as well as our weekly prep habits. We also talk about the value of a preaching team and the unique world of preaching to people in masks.

You are going to want to take notes. We have Jeff’s father-in-law, Dr. Dennis Cox, sit in on the show. Dr. Cox is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Trinity College of Florida. He is a church planter, pastor, professor, and a professional counselor. The man knows his stuff. He shares his decades of wisdom with us in today’s show as we discuss emotional intelligence and other practical pasto...

Online church is a part of our rhythm whether we like it or not. Josh Fuentes has some creative ideas and insights about online church that we should all check out in this bonus episode.

The guys talk about pastor side hustles, what to do when you get fired, and the truth about church attendance in the time of covid. The guys also have a lively conversation about pumpkin spiced foods and beverages.

We sit down with our friend James Sabin to chat about the signs of burnout, how to deal with burnout when you are in it, and how to fight against it. We chat about a pdf that is making the rounds about how to have civil discourse in the church about politics. We also discuss a very practical article on how to handle conflict.

There is no episode that we have laughed harder than this one. We have a special guest pastor sit in the show with us. He didn’t know any of us, he had never heard of the show, and we reached out to him because of a Tik Tok he made. You will want to hear his story. We also chat about when we know it is time to leave a church. We reflect on the popular article that made the rounds about the six rea...

How do you walk into the room with someone who just found out he has cancer? How to you walk someone through terminal illness? How do you minister to a grieving family? It's not easy, but it is our calling. In today's episode hospice chaplain, Nathan Falco, gives solid pastoral care wisdom.

When you are a leader, change is hard. When you are a young leader in an older established church, change is really hard. We talk about it. We also talk about healthy living as a pastors and discuss the elephant in the room: weight loss. We also discuss Pence’s RNC speech and how he remixed a passage in Hebrews. We close the show answering the controversial question, “Does pineapple belong on pizz...

The guys discuss a popular Carey Nieuwhof about the kinds of churches that will decline over the next five years. We also discuss some tips on how to do pre-marital counseling. We have a lengthy discussion about a devotional Lifeway backed out of publishing and what that teaches us when it comes to authority and relating to folks older than us. We close the show by talking about some of our favori...

The guys talk about balancing the needs in the ministry with the needs in their homes. There are some really good gems in this conversation. We also discuss a study that claims most American church goers don’t actually believe in the gospel. We also share our thoughts on the recent firing of Wheaton College’s chaplain. We close the show by talking about our the craziest things people in our church...