On the Importance of Ecclesiology for a Church Plant, with Matt Smethurst (Pastors Talk, Ep. 276)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Smethurst | 10.08.2024In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Matt Smethurst, a pastor of River City Baptist Church, on the importance of ecclesiology for a church plant.
On Anxiety Part 2 (Counseling Talk, Ep.15)
By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 10.07.2024What does the Bible say about anxiety?
Listen to the second episode of a mini-series on anxiety as Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss.
On Re-preaching Sermons (Preachers Talk, Ep. 77)
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 10.03.2024Can a preacher re-preach a sermon? If so, where and when? What might the benefits and pitfalls be of such a practice? Listen in as Dave, Ed, and Jeremy talk it out.
1 Kings 15–16: On Entering into a Covenant with Darth Vader and then Re-Canaanizing the Land of Israel (Bible Talk, Ep. 126)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.02.2024At first, 1 Kings 15 looks like a mostly chronologically organized list of mostly bad kings. But there’s more going on. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
On Seasons in a Pastor’s Life (Pastors Talk, Ep. 275)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.01.2024In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about our newest Church Matters: Seasons in a Pastor’s Life.
On Strategic Studies Abroad, with Andy Johnson (Missions Talk, Ep.38)
By A. Johnson, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson | 09.27.2024Missions Talk is back for a new season! In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk with Andy Johnson about how the university students have the unique opportunities to share the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission overseas.
1 Kings 14: On Jeroboam’s Incrementally Increasing Excrement and Another Exodus Reversal (Bible Talk, Ep. 125)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.25.2024As the prophet looks at the future of Jeroboam’s dynasty, he doesn’t see excitement; he sees excrement. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 14.
On an Unbelieving Australian’s Journey to Being a Baptist Pastor (Pastors Talk, Ep. 274)
By G. Borg, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 09.24.2024In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Grant Borg, pastor of Church of the Risen King Jesus, about his spiritual journey and the state of Christianity in Australia.
On Anxiety Part 1 (Counseling Talk, Ep. 14)
By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 09.23.2024Anxiety is the spiritual x-ray that God uses to reveal who or what you worship. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start the first of three episodes on anxiety.
On Obedient Playfulness (Preachers Talk, Ep. 76)
By D. Helm, J. Meeks, K. Edward Copeland | 09.19.2024What do we do with the strange, gross, and just plain weird parts of the bible? Why is playfulness an important element in the preacher’s pursuit of faithfulness to the text? Listen in as Ed, Dave, and Jeremy revel in the need for obedience and playfulness in preaching.
1 Kings 12:25–13:34: On Jeroboam’s Satellite Campus and Bootleg Religion (Bible Talk, Ep. 124)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.18.2024In 1 Kings 12, King Jeroboam sets up his bootleg religion at his satellite campus. It’s blasphemous. And then, in 1 Kings 13, a liar gets a prophet mauled by a lion. It’s bloody.
Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
On Youth Ministry, with Mark Feather and Alex Duke (Pastors Talk, Ep. 273)
By A. Duke, J. Leeman, M. Feather | 09.17.2024In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Mark Feather and Alex Duke about how to lead youth group with the whole church in mind.
1 Kings 12:1–24: On Rehoboam’s Crass, Childish, and Pharoah-like Folly (Bible Talk, Ep. 123)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.11.2024In 1 Kings 12, the new King of Israel sure looks a lot like the old Pharaoh of Egypt. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
On Christianity in Kazakhstan, with Dennis Boris (Pastors Talk, Ep. 272)
By D. Boris, J. Leeman | 09.10.2024In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Dennis Boris, a pastor of Almaty Bible Church in Kazakhstan, about the state of Christianity and local churches.
On How to Work With Other Counselors (Counseling Talk, Ep. 13)
By D. Reju, G. Kell, H. Satrom | 09.09.2024In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Hayley, and Garrett talk about how pastors can work with other counselors.