The Shepherd's Table

Dr. David Colbert
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The Shepherd’s Table is a podcast on Scripture, leadership, and spiritual formation hosted by Pastor David Colbert. Each episode explores biblical theology, relational leadership, discipleship, and the real work of shepherding people well. Through Scripture-centered teaching and practical ministry insight, this podcast equips believers and leaders to grow in Christ, think biblically, and build healthy churches that multiply. Pull up a chair and sit at the table. There's room for you, too.

  1. 6일 전

    What to Do When God Feels Distant

    Even strong believers go through seasons where God feels distant. What do you do in those moments? In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores the reality of spiritual dryness and why feelings of distance from God are more common—and more important—than many realize. Drawing from Psalm 13:1 and Hebrews 13:5, this conversation offers clarity on why these seasons happen and how to remain grounded in faith when emotions feel uncertain. You’ll learn: • Why even faithful believers experience spiritual dryness• The difference between feeling distant from God and being distant from God• How God’s presence is rooted in His promises, not our emotions• Practical ways to stay consistent and connected in quiet seasons• How leaders can help others walk through spiritual dryness If you’re in a season where God feels quiet or far away, this episode will encourage you to stay rooted and keep moving forward in faith. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    7분

  2. 5월 12일

    How Christians Can Engage Culture Without Compromise

    Christians are called to engage culture—but not be shaped by it. So how do we live in that tension? In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores how believers can remain grounded in truth while still engaging a rapidly changing culture with wisdom and grace. Drawing from Romans 12:2, this conversation unpacks what it means to be transformed by Scripture rather than conformed to the world—and why both conviction and presence are essential. You’ll learn: • Why Christians must be both distinct and present• The danger of withdrawing from culture—or blending into it• How leaders can guide others through cultural confusion• What it looks like to speak truth with clarity and grace• A practical way to engage in difficult conversations this week If you want to stand firm in your faith while still reaching people effectively, this episode will help you navigate culture with confidence and conviction. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    6분

  3. 5월 5일

    Why Some Leaders Plateau (And How to Grow Again)

    Some leaders fail loudly. Others slowly stop growing. In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores why leaders plateau and how growth can begin again with humility, feedback, and intentional development. Drawing from Proverbs 27:17 (KJV), this conversation explains how leaders become stuck through comfort, isolation, familiarity, and neglect of the inner life. You’ll learn: • Why leadership plateaus happen• The warning signs of stalled growth• How feedback and challenge sharpen a leader• Why experience alone is not enough• Practical steps to start growing again If you lead in ministry, business, or any team environment, this episode will help you recognize stagnation early and pursue fresh growth with wisdom. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    6분

  4. 4월 28일

    How to Raise Leaders, Not Just Fill Roles

    In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores the difference between solving immediate needs and building long-term leadership strength. Drawing from Ephesians 4:11–12, this conversation explains why biblical leadership is not only about doing ministry, but equipping others for the work of ministry. You’ll learn: • The difference between filling roles and raising leaders• Why leadership development is essential for healthy growth• How Jesus developed leaders through trust, feedback, and responsibility• Why control can block multiplication• A practical step to begin developing future leaders this week If you lead a church, team, or ministry, this episode will help you build people rather than simply manage tasks. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    8분

  5. 4월 21일

    Don’t Lose Your Soul Trying to Build a Ministry

    Ministry can grow… while your soul quietly wears down. In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores the hidden danger of burnout in leadership and why many pastors and leaders struggle to finish well. Drawing from Acts 20:24, this conversation focuses on what it means to faithfully finish your calling without losing your spiritual health along the way. You’ll learn: • Why leaders often burn out—even when they love God• The danger of carrying what you were never meant to carry• Why boundaries and rhythms are essential for long-term ministry• The importance of remembering you are not the Messiah• A practical step to begin protecting your soul this week If you’re serving, leading, or carrying responsibility in any area of ministry, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and lead with endurance. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    6분

  6. 4월 14일

    Truth Without Love Is Harsh — Love Without Truth Is Weak

    Great leadership requires both truth and love—but many leaders struggle to hold both at once. In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores the tension between conviction and compassion and why both are essential for healthy, biblical leadership. Drawing from John 1:14, this conversation examines how Jesus modeled leadership full of both grace and truth—and how leaders today can do the same. You’ll learn: • Why conviction without compassion becomes harsh• Why compassion without conviction leads to compromise• How Jesus modeled both truth and love perfectly• How to communicate difficult truths with wisdom and care• A practical way to prepare for hard conversations If you lead people in any capacity, this episode will help you develop a leadership style that is both strong and deeply relational. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    6분

  7. 4월 6일

    Why Most Churches Struggle to Get People Serving

    Many churches have plenty of attendees, but far fewer people are active. Why is that? In this episode of The Shepherd’s Table, Dr. David Colbert explores why churches often struggle to move people from attendance to participation and how leaders can build a culture where serving becomes part of discipleship. Drawing from Mark 10:45, this conversation reframes serving not as filling roles, but as forming people into mature followers of Christ. You’ll learn: • Why people often hesitate to step into serving• The difference between volunteering and discipleship• How leaders can create clear pathways into serving• The power of personal invitation• What happens when serving becomes part of church culture If you want to build a stronger, healthier, and more engaged church, this episode will help you think differently about serving and leadership. Pull up a chair. There’s room for you at The Shepherd’s Table.

    8분

  8. 4월 5일

    Holy Week Miniseries: Easter Sunday

    Today, we celebrate the Risen Lord by walking through five apologetic implications of the Resurrection.

    11분
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The Shepherd’s Table is a podcast on Scripture, leadership, and spiritual formation hosted by Pastor David Colbert. Each episode explores biblical theology, relational leadership, discipleship, and the real work of shepherding people well. Through Scripture-centered teaching and practical ministry insight, this podcast equips believers and leaders to grow in Christ, think biblically, and build healthy churches that multiply. Pull up a chair and sit at the table. There's room for you, too.

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    Dr. David Colbert
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    2026년
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