Jared Sparks
The Shepherd's Crook
A pastor coming alongside other pastors reminding them of the Chief Pastor through care, counsel, and resources. View the full archive, donate to support our work, or book a counseling session on TheShepherdsCrook.co.
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Jared Sparks
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Oct 22, 2026
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#93 Open Doors and Adversaries 01.06.2020 12:20
Thank you for listening. Pastor if you need any care or coaching, please reach out to us. We want to help. If you want me to come out to speak at a pastors retreat or men’s retreat, please contact us. We have a new sponsor for the month of June! We are partnering with author Kevin Lovegreen and doing a giveaway of his books! You can see his work at Kevinlovegreen.com Giveaway: Lucky Luke 11...
Intensive: The Manly Pastor: Session 3 28.05.2020 24:12
Thanks for listening. Giveaway Only a couple days left to sign up! 10 Canon Press Books
#92 Mission Idolatry 25.05.2020 7:27
Thank you for listening. I appreciate you all very much. Let me know what you think of the episode. May Giveaway 10 Books From Canon Press
Intensive: The Manly Pastor: Session 2 21.05.2020 30:47
Thanks for listening! Make sure you sign up for the May Giveaway! Canon Press 10 Book Giveaway
#91 The Danger of “Authenticity” 18.05.2020 12:31
As always, thank you for listening. I would love your feedback. Hit me up and let’s talk! Giveaway Canon Press 10 Book Giveaway
TSC Interview: Bill Smith: Ecclesiology, God, Government, Rom 13. 16.05.2020 46:26
This conversation with Pastor Bill Smith was a lot of fun. This is a very important discussion and I pray it is helpful in this season. Giveaway Canon Press 10 Book Giveaway Bill’s Articles Kuyperian Commentary Author Page Links Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates by Matthew Trewhella
Intensive: The Manly Pastor: Session 1 14.05.2020 45:20
Thanks so much for listening. This is session 1 from the 2020 Intensive. The sermon title was “The Authority of the Word and the Courage of the Pastor.” Giveaway Canon Press 10 Book Giveaway
#90 Darrin Patrick. Intensive Review. 11.05.2020 15:16
Thank you for listening. Fund For Darrin’s Family In Memory of Darrin Patrick Giveaway Canon Press 10 Book Giveaway
#89 Why We Will Never Sing Bethel Music 27.04.2020 15:24
The book God is Good by Bill Johnson is the worst book I have ever read. That is why we will never sing Bethel Music. Watch out for wolves. Links Zero Mile Mark is our sponsor for the month. Pick up some great outdoor gear! Giveaway ZMM Tent/35L Pack
TSC Interview: Promise Keepers CEO Ken Harrison 23.04.2020 31:59
Thank you so much for listening. I really enjoyed talking with Ken. One thing I wish I would have said in my critique of PK is that there was a disconnect with PK and the local church. Most of the PK attendees did not have a strong ecclesiology and neither do many parachurch organizations. I was happy to hear Ken talk well of the local church and the need for PK to support the local church. This i...
#88 “One Assembly”: Mission and Vision Statements? 20.04.2020 9:57
Thanks for listening! Links Zero Mile Mark ZMM Tent/35L Pack Giveaway Book One Assembly by Jonathan Leeman
TSC Interview: John Eldredge 09.04.2020 41:56
Thank you for listening to the show. This was a fun episode, in which I talk with John Eldredge about his book Fathered by God. Links Fathered by God Sponsor for the Month Zero Mile Mark March Giveaway ZMM Tent/35L Pack
#87 The False Gospel of Narcissism 06.04.2020 10:46
Thanks for listening. Here are a few things for you to check out! Sponsor Zero Mile Mark Giveaway Tent+35L Pack Intensive Intensive Page
TSC Interview: Bill Anderson on Reading 02.04.2020 25:21
I have been honored to know my friend Bill Anderson. Bill has been a listener of the show for a long while. I wanted to interview him about his reading schedule. We made it happen and here it is. April Sponsor ZeroMileMark Giveaway Tent/Pack Giveaway
#86 Teaching People To Pray 30.03.2020 14:58
Thanks for listening! Today and tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the giveaway! Make sure you do that if you want a chance to win two great knives! Giveaway 2 Buck Pursuit Series Knives Sponsor for March Buck Knives
#85 The Pastors Schedule During Coronavirus 23.03.2020 16:37
Well, this season of life is interesting, to say the least. In light of everything going on, what is our schedule supposed to look like? I try to help you answer that question in this episode. Sponsor for the Month of March Buck Knives Giveaway 2 Buck Knife Pursuit Series
TSC Interview: Dr. Bracy Hill (The Bible and Hunting) 19.03.2020 1:11:22
Thanks for listening. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Bracy Hill from Baylor University about Perspectives on Hunting. Dr. Bracy Hill Bracy’s Website God, Nimrod, and the World His Book Sponsor We want to continue to thank Buck Knives for partnering with us. Go check out their website and buy some great knives! Buck Knives Giveaway Two-Knife Giveaway
#84 The Nameless Biblical Celebrity Preacher 16.03.2020 9:06
Thanks for listening! Today’s episode is a short one. I talk about the nameless celebrity preacher from 2 Cor. 8:16-18. Giveaway Pursuit Series Knives Buck Knives Website
TSC Live Interview with Brian Sauve 12.03.2020 27:38
This was our first live recording. Brian Sauve was in town to speak for our church conference. During the lunch break, we got to record this show Enjoy!
#83 Learning from 90’s Men’s Ministry 09.03.2020 16:40
Welcome. Thanks for listening! Sponsor Buck Knives Giveaway 2 Knife Pursuit Series Giveaway Books Point Man by Steve Farrar 7 Promises of a Promise Keeper Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Music Promise Keepers
#82 The Beauty of Church Discipline 02.03.2020 12:37
Thanks for listening. We are excited about our sponsor for the month of March. Check out Buck Knives and pick up a great everyday carry or specialty knife. We are also doing a giveaway with them for two Pursuit Series knives. Giveaway 2 Knife Giveaway
#81 A Place For Excellence 24.02.2020 11:29
Thanks for listening! Sponsor The Banner of Truth Trust Giveaway John Bunyan Complete Works
TSC Interview: Phil Nelson 20.02.2020 41:50
I sit down with my friend Phil Nelson. Phil is one of the two men I reference when I talk about healthy pastors. I have long respected him as a man, pastor, open-air preacher, and much more. This conversation was a lot of fun!
#80 Eugene Peterson: The Church Is Not A Business 17.02.2020 12:27
Thanks for listening! In this episode, we talk about the unimportance of Church building locations and the ridiculousness of the “Rehearsal.” February Sponsor Banner of Truth Trust go buy some books! Giveaway John Bunyan Complete Works Links Working the Angles by Eugene Peter The Contemplative Pastor Under the Unpredictable Plant by Eugene Peterson
TSC Interview: Lane Harrison 13.02.2020 41:22
In this episode, Lane and I talk life, ministry, huntin, outdoors, the pastor and finances, and much more! Enjoy! Sponsor For February Banner of Truth Trust Giveaway Complete Works of John Bunyan
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