254 episodes
Trench Talk Practical Shepherding
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- Religion & Spirituality
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?
Brian Croft and guest Ronnie Martin address these, and many more questions on this episode of Trench Talk. -
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.