Jared Sparks

The Shepherd's Crook

Religion EN ↓ 611 episodes

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.

Author

Jared Sparks

Category

Religion

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theshepherdscrook.co

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

TSC Interview: Nick Volkening 29.08.2019

Thanks again for listening! Nick has been a good friend of mine for several years now! I think yo uare really going to enjoy this interview. Book Recommendation The Imperfect Pastor  by Zack Eswine Links For You  Buck Knives Buck Knives Giveaway  

#56 Worldview: Self-Defense 26.08.2019

Thanks for listening! It this podcast has been helpful to you, please consider leaving a review on iTunes! Thanks again to  Buck Knives  for sponsoring the show and offering such a great  GIVEAWAY!  

#55 Worldview: Education “Public, Christian, or Homeschool?” 19.08.2019

Thanks again for listening. I hope this is helpful for you as you navigate shepherding those who are making school decision about their children. Also, as a pastor, most likely you are also a father and I pray this episode is helpful for you! Remember to check out our sponsor for this month,  Buck Knives  and sign up for the  Giveaway Book Links Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning  by Douglas Wi...

#54 Worldview: The Environment & The Human Body 12.08.2019

We are plugging along in the Worldview Series thinking through life with the lenses of the Bible. Make sure and check out  Buck Knives  and sign up for the  Giveaway ! If this podcast has been helpful to you, please spread the word and leave a review/rating on iTunes! I would greatly appreciate it!

#53 Biblical Worldview: Creation vs Evolution 05.08.2019

As always, thanks for listening! Hey, you need some lifetime warranted knives!  Buck Knives  is my favorite knife company and they happen to be our sponsor for the month of Aug! We have partnered with them to offer a really great  GIVEAWAY!  You can land yourself a Buck 119 and a Buck 112 if you win! Sign up today! Spurgeon From the sermon “Power of the Holy Ghost” “In the 2nd verse of the first c...

TSC Interview: Jared Wilson 01.08.2019

I am so thankful for Jared Wilson. God has used him in my life in countless ways. I wish we could have discussed even more but time would not allow. If you have not read his works, it is time to change that:) Start with “The Pastor’s Justification” or “Gospel Wakefulness.” You can find all of Jared’s works at  His Website. I am excited about the sponsor for the...

#52 Biblical Worldview 29.07.2019

This episode launches a new series about Biblical Worldview. I will be discussing a lot of fun things through the lenses of the Bible. Be sure and keep up with the series! Also, if you enjoy coffee make sure and sign up for the  Crown Brew Coffee   GIVEAWAY! Please leave a comment about the show!

TSC Interview: Noah Oldham 25.07.2019

Really thankful I got to interview my friend Noah Oldham! The website for August Gate is  HERE Also, who doesnt like free coffee? There is still time to check out our sponsor for the month,  Crown Brew Coffee  and sign up for the giveaway  HERE.

#51 The Pastor and Personal Correspondence 22.07.2019

Well, this was fun! Let me know what you think of the episode! Thanks for listening! If you love good coffee check out  Crown Brew Coffee  and buy a bunch of stuff from them! We are also doing a really great giveaway with them and you can sign up for that  HERE.   Links Spurgeon Autobiography Art of Manliness: Hand-Written Letter Manly Stationary Wax Seal Fountain Pen    

TSC Interview: Jared and Jordan on Money 18.07.2019

Thanks so much for listening! It was awesome having Jordan on this episode with me! I think you are really going to be challenged and encouraged by this. There are some audio problems and the first 1 min 20 sec was cut out, but you will catch on to the discussion quickly. Enjoy! Book Recommendation: Learning Contentment  by Nancy Wilson  

TSC Interview: Jamus Edwards 05.07.2019

Boom! This interview was awesome! You are really going to enjoy this!  

#49 Older Antagonists in the Church 01.07.2019

Thanks for coming back! You can get the book  Antagonists in the Church  

TSC Interview: Sparks and Scroggins Table Conversation 27.06.2019

Jordan and I got to visit our dear friends Mason and Bre Scroggins recently. We sat down with them around their kitchen table and had a great conversation. I invite you to listen in! Remember, there is still time to sign up for the  9 Marks Building Healthy Churches Giveaway. This is Hoggin. Mason’s dad caught this catfish with his bare hands! 

#48: The Looming Midlife Crisis Of Millennial Pastors 24.06.2019

Thanks for continuing to come back! Let me know what you think about the episode! I want to thank  The Majesty’s Men  and the  Honor God Network  for sponsoring the ministry this month! Check them out today! Don’t forget the giveaway for this month! We are giving away the complete  Building Health Churches  series from 9 Marks.    

TSC Interview: Dave Harvey 20.06.2019

I really enjoyed getting to interview my friend Dave Harvey. This episode is packed full of pastoral nuggets that you don’t want to miss! You can find all of Dave’s books on his  Amazon Page . His new website will be up and running soon at  Revdaveharvey.com  

#47 Role Of Women In The Church 17.06.2019

This concludes a 7 part series on complementarianism. If this has been helpful, please consider passing it along. Thanks for continuing to come back to listen! Thanks again to  The Majesty’s Men  and the  Honor God Network  for sponsoring the show for the month of June! If you have not yet signed up for the 9Marks Giveaway, there is still time!

TSC Interview: Scotty Smith 13.06.2019

It has been a real joy being able to interview so many great folks. Scotty Smith is a man laced with Grace. This conversation was so much fun and I think you will be greatly encouraged! Follow him at his Gospel Coalition Blog  Here Twitter handle @ScottyWardSmith    

#46 Role of Men in the Church 10.06.2019

I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Leave a comment or jump into a discussion on the facebook page! Thanks so much for coming back! I want to remind you of the sponsor for the month of June. Riley Voth is a good friend who is doing some really great work! Check out  The Majesty’s Men  and the  Honor God Network  today! Each month we do a giveaway! This month we are giving away th...

TSC Interview: Dr. James White 06.06.2019

As always, thanks so much for listening to the show! I want to thank Riley Voth,  The Majesty’s Men  and the  Honor God Network  for sponsoring the Shepherd’s Crook for the month of June! The Shepherd’s Crook may not even exist if it was not for Riley. Check out his/their work and see if the Honor God Network is for you! It was a lot of fun getting to interview Dr. James White. M...

#45 Women in the Home 03.06.2019

Thanks again for listening! The Sponsor for the month of June is the Majesty’s Men and the Honor God Network. Check them out today! The Majesty’s Men Honor God Network We have a new giveaway this month! Check out  THIS  9 Marks Building Healthy Churches Giveaway! Also, check out 9marks.org for more great resources.  

Intensive Recap 30.05.2019

This year’s Intensive was a lot of fun! Consider coming next year on May 5-7th. Keep checking out the  Intensive Page  for more information!  

#44 Men in the Home 27.05.2019

So thankful for  Banner of Truth . They are our sponsor for the month of May. Go check them out and buy many books! We are doing a giveaway with the Banner as well. Follow the  LINK  to register to win the MLJ Romans set! Table Liturgy A few months back I got to have dinner with my friends Brian and Lexy Sauve. Before we ate Brian spoke a word of blessing over his family that was really cool. He g...

#43 The Glory of Women 20.05.2019

Thanks for listening. Soft complementarianism is ridiculous. In this series, I am encouraging you and equipping you to speak about gender and gender roles Biblically. Don’t cower down. Don’t be scared of the men and women in your church. Speak the truth of the Word. God has spoken, we don’t get to be ashamed. Don’t forget about the  Banner of Truth  MLJ Romans  Giveaway . A...

TSC Interview: Matthew Robinson 16.05.2019

Matthew Robinson is the man behind the work of  Media Gratiae Check out there work! Matthew is the first non-pastor that I have interviewed. He was in a unique spot of having a growing company and serving as an elder at his church. For the sake of his family and with the guidance of his other elders, he made the decision to step away from being an elder. He tells a little about that in the show. T...

#42 The Glory of Men 13.05.2019

Thank you for listening. The sponsor for the show for the month of May is  Banner of Truth We are partnering with them to do a killer giveaway. Sign up for a chance to win the MLJ Romans set  HERE For statistics on fatherhood from the federal government check out  Fatherhood.gov

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