Jared Sparks

The Shepherd's Crook

Religion EN ↓ 624 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.

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Author

Jared Sparks

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Religion

Podcast website

theshepherdscrook.co

Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

#64 Above Reproach 21.10.2019

Notes: Giveaway  Canon Press Bundle Podcast Fruitful and Fearless The Shepherd’s Crook Intensive  

#63: Pastors Must Be Men 14.10.2019

Thank you for listening. We have a lot of great stuff for you to check out! Fruitful and Fearless Podcast Canon Press Giveaway The Shepherd’s Crook Intensive    

TSC Interview: Dr. Jason Allen 10.10.2019

Dr. Allen is the President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. This interview is packed full of great things for pastors. He also tells us about his favorite in-game dunk from high school. Enjoy!

#62 Godly Desire 07.10.2019

Thank you for listening! We are starting a new series working through 1 Tim. 3:1-7. Enjoy! Canon Press Giveaway Here Reminder!  Follow the Fruitful and Fearless podcast on iTunes this week. You can find episode 1  Here Follow them on Instagram @fruitfulandfearless

Bonus Episode: Jared & Jordan 03.10.2019

It’s a lot of fun when Jordan and I get to be on the podcast together! Today we are introducing The Shepherd’s Crook for Wives and the “Fruitful and Fearless Podcast”! Insta @fruitfulandfearless  

#61: The Pastor and Sobriety of Mind 30.09.2019

Thanks for listening! Sponsor  This is the last day of the month. Make sure and check out  Zero Mile Mark  and purchase so great outdoor gear! Book Fathered by God  by John Eldredge

TSC Interview: Mark Goldman 26.09.2019

It is an honor to introduce one of our board members, Mark Goldman. Mark is the pastor of FBC Herrin Illinois. I think you will enjoy this interview! Sponsor for the Month? Zero Mile Mark Giveaway  ZMM Tent/Backpack Art of Manliness The Strenuous Life  LINK The Shepherd’s Crook Intensive  LINK  

#60: The Pastor and Suicide 23.09.2019

Thanks for continuing to listen. Sponsor  Zero Mile Mark Giveaway  Tent/Backpack Giveaway Links Gospel Wakefulness  by Jared Wilson (Not Jarrid Wilson) Spurgeon’s Sorrows  by Zack Eswine Jarrid Wilson Memorial Fund The Shepherd’s Crook Intensive  Info/Registration

TSC Interview: Costi Hinn 19.09.2019

This interview with my friend Costi was a lot of fun. You are going to enjoy it greatly! Remember, we have a great giveaway going on this month! I want to encourage you to get outdoors! Head over to Zero Mile Mark and purchase some great gear! Giveaway  If you are not down with buying outdoor gear, at least sign up for this ZMM Giveaway  HERE

#59 Worldview: Abortion 16.09.2019

This is the final episode on in the Worldview Series. I hope it has been helpful to you! Make sure and check out and buy some products from our sponsor for the month,  Zero Mile Mark! We have a great  Tent/BackPack Giveaway  going on with them for the rest of the month! Sign up today!  

#58 Worldview: Gender & Sexuality 09.09.2019

Thank you for continuing to come back! I hope this episode is helpful to you! Sponsor Go check out  Zero Mile Mark  and get some gear! It’s time to get outside! Giveaway  Tent/Backpack Giveaway

TSC Interview: Ryan Britt 05.09.2019

Thanks for listening! In this episode, I interview Ryan Britt, an old friend of mine and a pastor at the  Church of Eleven22 Sponsor for September Zero Mile Mark Giveaway  ZMM Tent/Backpack

#57 Worldview: Racism and Racial Reconciliation 02.09.2019

We are excited to announce our sponsor for the month of Sept!  Zero Mile Mark  is an outdoor company with a lot of great products! One of the things I want to encourage pastors to do is to get outside and have some adventures! ZMM can help with that! Zero Mile Mark Giveaway  Friend’s this one is fun! Follow this  LINK  and sign up for the Tent/Day Backpack giveaway today!  

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  

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