The Heart of Pastoring Podcast

Jared C. Wilson, Ronnie Martin
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A resource from Midwestern Seminary: Jared and Ronnie speak into the stark realities facing pastors today by taking an honest look at the increasing challenges, without shying away from the gritty hope that the gospel offers in these trying times. As seasoned pastors and authors, Jared and Ronnie offer pastors the wisdom they've gained as they continue working in the trenches of their own ministries. There is hope for pastors who reset their gaze on Jesus, who renews a pastor's heart for the good work of the gospel.

  1. JAN 2

    Episode 14: Service

    The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If pastors mean to reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd, they will pursue a servant’s heart. But we find this pursuit frustrated by our own laziness, a sense of entitlement, or even others’ presuming upon our service. How can we push through these frustrations and develop a vision for open-hearted caretaking of others? In this final episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin commend the wisdom practice of Christlike service.

  2. 12/26/2024

    Episode 13: Encouragement

    Pastors constantly operate in an encouragement deficit. The practice of encouragement gives life. But so many ministers are drowning in criticism or just general disappointment. How can we become better encouragers of others when we receive so little of it ourselves? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin share some encouraging insights about encouragement! This wisdom practice can revolutionize our lives and enliven our ministries.

  3. 12/19/2024

    Ep 12: Recreation

    The Lord has made us not simply to work, but to play. He has given us talents and taste buds, interests and abilities, wonder and “wirings”—all to help us enjoy his common grace and glorify him in that enjoyment. But how do we devote good time to hobbies and interests without feeling guilty, or letting them overrule our life? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin have a lively conversation about the surprising wisdom practice of recreation.

  4. 12/12/2024

    Episode 11: Scripture

    Nearly every pastor is accustomed to treating the Bible as a resource for content—for preaching and teaching, discipling and counseling. But in their “using” of the Bible, too often we forget to let the Bible use them. Nothing can be more important for the shepherd of God’s people to be nourished and empowered by the very voice of God himself. In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin examine the wisdom practice of reading, studying, and meditating on Scripture, reflecting on how pastoral ministry can only be sustainable when the word is “richly dwelling” in us.

  5. 12/05/2024

    Episode 10: Exercise

    Paul said bodily exercise matters (though not as much as spiritual formation). But how can we incorporate a healthy practice of physical exercise into our lives in ways that actually affect our spiritual and emotional health? What is the purpose of regular exercise beyond concerns about body image or losing weight? How do we find the right balance? Or find time to exercise at all? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin talk about our bodies as a stewardship from God and how commitment to regular exercise is a practice of wisdom.

  6. 11/28/2024

    Episode 9: Reading

    Why should reading be a priority for every pastor? How do you incorporate the need to learn and grow this way during seasons of intense busyness and lack of margin? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin resume their exploration of the pastoral wisdom practices by talking about their own reading histories and habits, and how every pastor ought to invest in his ongoing development and discipline by committing to read.

  7. 11/21/2024

    Interlude: Wisdom Practices of Pastor’s Wives

    In this special episode of The Heart of Pastoring, Becky Wilson and Melissa Martin join their husbands to talk about some important rhythms for healthy marriages and healthy ministry partnerships between pastors and their wives. What should pastors know about their wives’ unique perspectives on ministry? What will bless the heart of the pastor’s wife? And how can the pastoral marriage be a source of joy and endurance in the ongoing wisdom practices of the pastor?

  8. 11/14/2024

    Episode 7: Friendship

    Why don’t more pastors have friends? Why don’t more enjoy the friendships they do have? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin discuss the promise and the peril of pastoral friendship. What are the risks involved? Why is it worth it? How is the pursuit of and investment in friendships an oft-neglected (or avoided) wisdom practice?

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A resource from Midwestern Seminary: Jared and Ronnie speak into the stark realities facing pastors today by taking an honest look at the increasing challenges, without shying away from the gritty hope that the gospel offers in these trying times. As seasoned pastors and authors, Jared and Ronnie offer pastors the wisdom they've gained as they continue working in the trenches of their own ministries. There is hope for pastors who reset their gaze on Jesus, who renews a pastor's heart for the good work of the gospel.

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  • Creator
    Jared C. Wilson, Ronnie Martin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Show Website
    The Heart of Pastoring Podcast