Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.
Pastors Talk
Episode 38: On the Pastor’s Heart and Other Churches
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 02.06.2018Pastors are used to saying goodbye to long-time friends. In this episode of Pastors’ Talk, Jonathan interviews Mark about how to prepare for these sad-but-joyful moments.
Episode 37: On the 20th Anniversary of 9Marks
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Schmucker | 01.30.2018January 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of 9Marks. To celebrate that milestone, Jonathan interviewed the two guys who were there when it all began: Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.
Episode 36: On Discipling
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.23.2018Discipling doesn’t need to be tethered to an elaborate program. Instead, it should be a part of a church’s culture. That’s easy to say, but hard to implement.
Episode 35: On Leadership (with H.B. Charles, Burk Parsons, and Jeramie Rinne)
By B. Parsons, H. B. Charles, J. Rinne, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 01.16.2018Jonathan Leeman interviews four seasoned pastors—Mark Dever, Burk Parsons, H. B. Charles, and Jeramie Rinne—about leadership.
Episode 34: On Church Discipline
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 9Marks Journal: Church Discipline: Medicine for the Body | 01.09.2018As a part of the new 9Marks Journal—Church Discipline: Medicine for the Body—Jonathan Leeman sits down with Mark Dever to talk about church discipline.
Episode 33: On Race (Part 2)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.19.2017Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman continue their conversation about racial division in the church, highlighting the ways pastors can both educate themselves and work against it.
Episode 32: Remembering R.C. Sproul
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.18.2017Mark Dever reflects on his friendship with the late R.C. Sproul.
Episode 31: On Race (Part 1)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 12.12.2017Mark Dever chats with Jonathan Leeman about America’s racial history, and how Christians should learn from their black brothers and sisters.
Episode 29: On Sermon Preparation
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.28.2017How long should a preacher prep for his sermons? When and how should he consult commentaries? What’s the best way to involve others in the process?
Episode 28: On Seminary & Pastoral Training (with C. J. Mahaney)
By C. J. Mahaney, J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.21.2017Almost everyone agrees pastors need to be trained. But does this mean they must receive formal theological training from a seminary?
Episode 27: On How Churches Should Find a New Pastor
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 11.14.2017Looking for a pastor? Here’s how Mark Dever suggests churches might resist common wisdom in their search.
Episode 26: On Multi-Site Churches (with Matt Chandler)
By J. Leeman, M. Dever, M. Chandler | 11.07.2017Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Matt to talk about the reasons behind this transition.
Episode 25: On the Mission of the Church
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.31.2017What is the mission of the church? Is it to preach the gospel and make disciples—or is that too narrow?
Episode 24: On Pastoral Friendships
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.24.2017Pastoring can be lonely. But it doesn’t have to be.
Episode 23: On Polity and Discipleship
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 10.17.2017Does church order really have anything to do with discipleship? Isn’t one polity—presbyterian, congregational, etc.—just as good as another?
