254 episodes
Trench Talk Practical Shepherding
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 175 Ratings
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Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to continue in this task.
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Ep. 254: Pastors and reading books
Why is it important for pastors to read books? What types of books do Brian
and Jim recommend?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of
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Ep. 253: The Peril of Pastoral Perfectionism
Why do pastors struggle with perfectionism? How can a pastor be self aware of his perfectionism, but also combat it? Does our pursuing perfectionism affect us or those around us?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk. -
Ep. 252: Dealing with Pastoral wounds
What are common ministry wounds a pastor might receive? How vital is it that pastors respond to these wounds rightly? What practical ways can pastors show faithfulness in ministering amidst hurt?
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Ep. 251: Revitalizing or Revitalized?
What questions should a pastor be asking to discern if his church is becoming more healthy? What important elements of a church should a pastor be looking at to measure health? Do finances play a role in church health?
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Ep. 250: The Unhurried Pastor
How vital is it for pastors to be unhurried in their ministry? Where did the premise for The Unhurried Pastor come from? What elements of being hurried do Brian and Ronnie address in the book?
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Ep. 249: Where should a pastor live?
Is it more important to live closer to your building or your people? How do Brian and Jim feel about the benefits and burdens of a parsonage? What are practical considerations a pastor should think through about their housing?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Customer Reviews
Real, practical, helpful!
The stuff you just can’t learn in seminary!
Rich Source
These two men, Brian and Jim, provide a rich source of encouragement to anyone battling daily in ministry. I find myself binge listening as I drive back and forth between ministry meetings and pastoral visits. Some of the things I battle in the church and in my mind concerning ministry, they deal with on this podcast. Thank you from the depths of my heart!
Pastor Corey Cochran
Meek Baptist Church
Arley, AL
Can't Get Enough
I'm like a little girl on Christmas morning whenever I find there is a new episode. This podcast makes me feel like Brian Croft and Jim Savastio invite us in to listen to their conversations on the highs and lows of ministry life. I have shared it with many others and our church's ministerial student told me recently about how much he appreciates this podcast. Grace to you and many, many thanks.