The Gospel Grit Podcast

Pastor Kevin Skipworth

Gospel Grit is a podcast for believers who want to live out the gospel with courage, clarity, and conviction, especially when life gets messy. It’s about the raw, unpolished faith that clings to grace in the trenches.

  1. May 25

    Sharpen the Axe — Why Pastors Must Keep Learning

    The conversation delves into the importance of continuous learning for pastors and church leaders, emphasizing that learning is not limited to the classroom and should be a lifelong pursuit. It highlights the detrimental impact of a mindset that treats learning as having a finish line, and the role of scripture in guiding the posture of every pastor towards lifelong learning. The conversation delves into the importance of continued learning for pastors, emphasizing the impact of education, growth, accountability, and learning from failures. It also highlights the significance of relationships, people, and the ministry of suffering in the learning process. The call to continued learning is emphasized as essential for effective pastoral ministry. Takeaways Continuous learning is essential for pastors and church leadersLearning is not limited to the classroom and can come from various sourcesThe mindset that learning has a finish line is detrimental to pastoral growth Continued learning is essential for pastorsThe importance of accountability and learning from failures Chapters 00:00 The Problem with Terminal Learning05:27 The Impact of Learning on Pastoral Ministry10:29 Learning Beyond the Classroom22:45 The Role of Scripture in Lifelong Learning34:49 The Impact of Learning on Pastoral Leadership41:19 The Impact of Continued Learning47:08 The Significance of Accountability and Learning from Failures54:07 Learning Beyond Formal Education01:05:15 The Ministry of Suffering and Failures01:19:32 The Call to Continued Learning

    1h 14m

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Gospel Grit is a podcast for believers who want to live out the gospel with courage, clarity, and conviction, especially when life gets messy. It’s about the raw, unpolished faith that clings to grace in the trenches.