Trench Talk
Practical Shepherding
Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to continue in this task.
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Jan 12, 2021 • 25min
Pastoral Expectations, Realistic, but Hopeful
Show Notes:Give us a review on iTunes or SpotifyVisit practicalshepherding.com(1:55) Introductory Theological and Historical considerations(5:50) Don’t lower your expectations of the Word of God(7:30) The example of Jesus(11:20) Fighting for patience, contentment, and biblical expectations(15:40) Ministry hardships are to be expected(17:20) Remember that church members will sin(21:00) Some of these things will be learned only after 15-years of ministry(22:19) Final Thoughts
Jan 5, 2021 • 34min
Creating an Intentional Preaching Atmosphere
Show Notes:Give us a review on iTunes or SpotifyContact us(3:10) An atmosphere of Transcendence or Immanence(5:55) A caution against a theatrical environment(8:40) Intentionally, not reactionary, setting the atmosphere(13:15) Accomplishing a purpose in corporate worship through the environment (17:38) A pulpit and dress that hides the preacher and directs the church Godward(22:55) Many benefits to the casual atmosphere of churches(24:00) A generation seeking rich history and a high church experience(25:30) Pastors with a weighty message of eternal realities(27:45) Authority vs. Authoritative(29:20) Final Words
Dec 29, 2020 • 24min
When to Re-enter Ministry
Show Notes:Support the Ministry with an end of the year giftGive us a review on iTunes or Spotify(2:30) Understand that you are human(3:55) Addressing anger, bitterness, and hurt surrounding a firing(5:50) The adversaries and the way they affect you as a human being(7:10) A time for healing before re-entering(9:05) Months not weeks, and months not years(13:40) A general rule of 6-24 months (18:20) What to do when you are in a tough decision at your churchContact us
Dec 22, 2020 • 26min
Doctrinal Agreement When Looking to Pastor a Church
Show Notes:Support the Ministry with an end of the year giftGive us a review on iTunes or Spotify(3:07) The importance of a Church’s confession of faith(7:00) First-tier doctrines and theological triage(8:07) Doctrinal Distinctions within Statements of Faith(12:50) How much agreement should there be to pastor a local church?(18:30) Making it clear where you stand and how it differs from the church (21:00) Your goal in Pastoral Ministry(23:20) Final words
Dec 15, 2020 • 27min
Preaching Pressures Around Christmas
Show Notes:Support the Ministry with an end of the year giftGive us a review on iTunes or Spotify(2:08) The biblical foundation for pressures in preaching(5:01) In season and out of season(8:45) Exposing the text, not imposing on the text, the context of the season?(10:15) The healthy pressure in preaching (13:12) Identifying the underlying and self-imposed pressure(17:15) The unholy pressure of performance(20:40) How to preach the same sermons through a different angle of the diamondBrian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Dec 8, 2020 • 0sec
Caring for the Grieving during the Holidays
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of
Trench Talk.
Dec 1, 2020 • 32min
A Conversation on Covenants and Constitutions
Show Notes:Register for the Replant CohortFind us on iTunes or Spotify(2:08) No Creed but the Bible and the importance of definitions(5:50) A Definition of Each (7:40) Who is the constitution for? (15:10) Items that go into a constitution(25:00) Helpful ways to use a church covenant(28:00) Final Thoughts
Nov 24, 2020 • 32min
Reflections on a Completed Ministry
This Trench Talk episode is a little different as Jim Savastio asks Brian specific questions about concluding his ministry at Auburndale.
How do you conclude over 17-years of faithful ministry? When the final sermon comes what do you say and how do you prepare? What aspects of ministry are you anticipating missing the most?
Nov 3, 2020 • 27min
Shepherding your Harshest Critics
Show Notes:Support the MinistryFind us on iTunes or Spotify(2:38) Discerning wrong or right Criticism(5:35) A Biblical Example from the book of James and 1 Timothy(7:30) Are they a sheep or a wolf? An important distinction.(11:00) Is what you’re receiving helpful Criticism or hateful Enmity?(16:55) How do you address needing the congregation’s grace in making tough decisions?(22:00) How do you discern when individual criticism turns to congregational division?(23:55) Rejoice when criticism is brought to you.
Oct 27, 2020 • 27min
Deliverance from the Fear of Man
Show Notes:Support the MinistryFind us on iTunes or Spotify(1:41) The Biblical Foundation of the Fear of Man( 9:30) Wisdom in awareness yet not being afraid(11:00) How does the fear of man flesh itself out?(14:40) The gift of expositional preaching(22:10) Practical steps to combat the fear of man
