Episode 57 - Personal Holiness & The Mission
Pastoring in today's culture can be difficult and exhausting. How do Pastors and leaders prioritize personal holiness in the midst of leading the church to be on mission? Today, we welcome Pastor Mike Orr from FBC Chipley as he shares how vital personal holiness is in the life of a Pastor.
Episode 56 - The Pastor and Politics
We live in an unhealthy, polarized political climate. Should Pastors be involved in politics while leading the local church? Considering the most recent midterm election, join us for a conversation about the role politics should and should not have in the local church.
Episode 55 - Living Out The Gospel
With the Holidays officially upon us, the Church has an opportunity in front of us. On today’s podcast we discuss the importance of being intentional about how we interact with those in our close circles.
Episode 54 - The Sheep Swapping & Hopping Dilemma
We live in a church culture that often hops from one church to another for different reasons. What does it mean to sheep swap or church hop? Is this healthy for the church? We discuss this and more on today's podcast.
Episode 53 - Healthy Church Growth
Small Churches, Medium Churches, Large Churches... What is the right size of a church? Today we unpack why the health of the church matters more than the size of the church. Join us for this transparent conversation on healthy church growth.
Episode 52 - Mission Drift
What is mission drift and is it possible for this to impact your leadership? Today on the Pastor Pod we welcome Richard Reising from Artistry Labs to shed light on this topic and more.
Episode 51 - Seeing God in the Storm
Many times, when we are faced with difficult circumstances in life. It can be hard to understand the why behind it. Today Josh shares how he has seen God working firsthand after Hurricane Ian caused so much pain and suffering in Southwest Florida.
Episode 50 - Emotional Maturity in Leadership
What is emotional maturity? What impact does it have on your effectiveness in leadership? Today we unpack this topic with Bob Bumgarner, who serves as the Lead Missional Catalyst with First Coach Churches. Emotional maturity impacts every person. This is a much needed conversation that we hope encourages you.
Episode 49 - Navigating Social Media as a Pastor
Social Media can be a huge resource for a pastor, church, or ministry. At the same time, it can be a very dangerous place if left unchecked. Today we talk about all things social and why we should always be on our guard!
Episode 48 - Developing Leaders from Within
What does it look like to create a pipeline for leaders to be developed within the local church? Today we welcome Mark Warnock on the podcast to share what they are doing at Family Church to develop leaders from within.
Episode 47 - The Tension Between Being Content & Driven
Whether or not you are a ministry leader or work outside of the church you have likely felt the tension between being content with life and remaining driven. Today on the podcast Josh & Jay take some time to talk through this familiar tension and how we can both remain content while at the same time be driven. The key to it all points back to your relationship with God.
Episode 46 - Missional Living
What does it look like for us to live daily in a way that displays what God has done in our life? Today on the podcast we welcome Nick Carter who shares why this is so important, and how we can live on mission everyday.
Episode 45 - Is A Work-Life Balance Possible?
How do leaders effectively juggle work, rest, marriage, and family? We all experience tension in developing healthy rhythms in our lives. Every Pastor struggles with "turning off" ministry when they are no longer in the office. Join us today as we have a transparent conversation about rest, balance, and healthy rhythms.
Episode 44 - Maximizing The Fall
Every church has a unique summer attendance due to people taking time off and people transitioning into the community. How does the church maximize the fall season in order to reach and connect people to Christ? Join us today as we discuss some simple ways to maximize the Fall season within the context of your family and church.
Episode 43 - Leading People to Live on Mission
One of the natural products of discipleship is church planting according to our guest, Aaron Still! Join us as Aaron shares how he is helping lead the way at FBC Melbourne to lead people to live on mission through discipleship and church planting.
Episode 42 - Are You Dating The Church?
What does it look like to make a commitment to the church? This week on The Pastor Pod Josh and Jay discuss what it looks like to invest your time, talent, and treasure into a local Biblical community.
Episode 41 - Church Multiplication
Multiplication comes with sacrifice and can lead to life change. Today on the podcast we welcome Pastor Dean Fulks from Lifepoint Church to discuss church multiplication. Dean shares his incredible journey with Lifepoint Church and shares some great insights for any church looking to multiply.
Episode 40 - Building a Team Around a Vision
We all desire to be a part of a team that makes a difference. But how do we stay unified around the vision that God has given His church? On today's episode, Josh and Jay discuss how to build your team around a vision. We hope this episode helps you and equips you to lead well!
Episode 39 - Maintaining A Healthy Witness
The overturning of Roe vs Wade has caused lots of conversation. Today on the Pastor Pod Josh and Jay have an open conversation about how pastors can lead their church to have a healthy witness in a politically charged culture.
Episode 38 - Church Planting Lessons
If you are planting or considering planting a church, this episode is for you. We are joined by Dean Inserra, the founding and Lead Pastor of CITYCHURCH. With over 15 years of church planting experience, Dean shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way!
Follow Dean on Twitter -@deaninserra
Grab some of Deans Books
Pure: Why the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Isn't Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive
Getting Over Yourself: Trading Believe-in-Yourself Religion for Christ-Centered Christianity
The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel