The Issues Podcast

Today's topic is a serious, heart-wrenching reality. We address it openly and transparently, but also with a heart to help.

Have you ever heard so many controversial topics discussed in one sitting? We didn't think so! The lightning round consists of 16 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!

Politics, patriotism, COVID-19, immigration... all of these topics have ravaged the church, increasingly so since 2020! How are the Dear Church co-hosts dealing with this in their respective ministries? Listen in to find out.

After kicking off the podcast with a discussion about Steve's hair 🙄, the guys get down to business with a conversation about preacher's kids. Are pastor’s kids perfect? Are they expected to be perfect? What should we expect of a PK’s parent? What about the church members expectations? Tune in tomorrow, listen, & we would love feed back!

The month of October is, in many churches, used as a time to appreciate pastors! We dedicate this episode to all the pastors out there who listen, and to all of the church members who love their pastor and strive to support him as he serves the Lord. You won't want to miss the "Dear Church" letter at the end, written and read by Martin Wickens.  NOTE: This podcast was recorded via facebook live, s...

The DCP rides again, this time while talking about the importance of managing what influences you. The conversation takes a hard turn toward discussing the "generation wars" and some of the conflict that stems from young men and older men in ministry.

The guys sat down to do a live episode on 9/20/21. In this episode they spend time reading and responding to feedback, both positive and negative. Steve Brudnak also explains his social media philosophy.

Diving into another controversial subject, the hosts of DCP discuss whether pragmatism is a forbidden fruit, or a productive tool in Gospel ministry. As always, there are extremes to avoid.

In this episode, the men struggle with the balance of biblical pastoring. We shouldn't be lords or lazy, but leaders anointed by God to do His work as He has called us to do it. 

Care to hear what the men of the DCP think about some controversial topics? This lightning round consists of 16 questions. After the question is asked, the guys have 2 minutes to discuss, debate or attack each with all the fury of a recovering fundamentalist or a campmeeting preacher! Let the games begin!

The guys get right to it in this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. The conversation deals with how we should respond to the history of fundamentalism, as well as how we should proceed in the days ahead.  Conclusion: "A Letter to the Church by Martin Wickens"

On this episode, the team sits down for the first time to discuss why they decided to launch this podcast. Each of them come from different perspectives, age groups and camps of IFB'dom. Take a listen and give us some feedback!