The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world.It’s not an easy time to be a pastor, but it’s an exciting one—because the Lord is on his throne and his Word is enough to help us navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. So join Matt and Lig (and special guests along the way) as they seek to help you think wisely about nitty-gritty issues of everyday ministry.Don't miss an episode of The Everyday Pastor! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the impact and legacy of Tim Keller on the church, the removal of Saddleback Church from the SBC, the influence of artificial intelligence and the value of human effort, the power of the Spirit in sharing the gospel, past interviews and a new project, difficulties in mathematics and Saul Morrison's insights, the civil rights movement in Birmingham, exploring Elizabeth Elliot's story and challenges on the mission field, and a conclusion expressing gratitude to the listeners.

In this final season episode of As in Heaven, Jim Davis and Michael Graham are joined by Trevin Wax to discuss what it looks like to help individuals reconstruct their faith and for evangelicals—as a movement—to rebuild their witness.This episode is part of As in Heaven’s third season, devoted to The Great Dechurching—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. To learn more about this phenomenon on which the episodes of this season are based, order The Great Dechurching by Michael Graham and Jim Davis.Recommended resource: Reconstructing Faith with Trevin Wax (podcast)

In this final episode of season three of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Irwyn Ince to discuss the value of churches that seek to be both missional and confessional. When churches seek to hold both of these things in harmony, they become places that people won't want to leave.Episode time stamps:Episode and guest introduction (0:00)Confessional versus missional theology (3:43)Why is the language of mission so important? (9:53)The ground level of orthodoxy (18:00)An overflow of the doctrine of the Trinity (25:03)The polarization of the church and culture (32:30)The significance of Biblical ethics (37:36)The multifaceted glory of the essence of God (42:55)Practical ways to apply a missional mindset (49:15)This episode is part of As in Heaven’s third season, devoted to The Great Dechurching—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. To learn more about this phenomenon on which the episodes of this season are based, preorder The Great Dechurching by Michael Graham and Jim Davis.

In this podcast, the hosts and guest discuss the idea of being a 'church in exile' and its benefits. They explore the transition from empire to exile and the importance of patience in this process. They also delve into the role of attention in a digital age and how living in a state of exile can be advantageous. Additionally, they touch on learning from others in church history, providing advice for clergy and business owners in secular workplaces, and the significance of relational wisdom in a low-trust environment. The podcast concludes with a discussion on preparing for a future of persecution and exile.

The podcast discusses European perspectives on dechurching in America and explores topics such as losing cultural prestige, the difference between secular traditional and secular progressive contexts, cultural divisions in Britain, living as exiles, and promotion of their book 'The Great D-Churching'.

In this episode of As In Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Robert Cunningham to discuss the complexities of our ever-shifting culture. They share insights into pastoring through election cycles, polarizing cultural moments, and how not to grow weary.Episode time stamps:Episode and topic introduction (0:00)The impact of cultural issues on the dechurching phenomenon (7:31)How can we bring people back to the church? (14:46)Pastoring through cultural changes (19:06)What does it look like to switch churches? (27:59)What role does the pastor play in shaping members for this cultural moment? (32:27)Pastors are tired. How can they care for themselves well? (41:16)This episode is part of As in Heaven’s third season, devoted to The Great Dechurching—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. To learn more about this phenomenon on which the episodes of this season are based, preorder The Great Dechurching by Michael Graham and Jim Davis.

In this episode of As in Heaven, Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Sam Allberry and Michael Keller to discuss preaching in light of the dechurched phenomenon. The guests share insights from their own preaching preparation, cultural insights from their context, and how they question cultural assumptions.Episode time stamps:Episode and topic introduction (0:00)The role of preaching in worship (3:15)How do you break the ice with new members? (8:55)The process of preparing for a sermon (13:32)The moral responsibility of a preacher to convict (22:25)The value of biblical community (23:42)How do you get feedback from your congregation? (25:27)How do you see yourself as a young minister? (27:55)Two sides of the same coin of preaching (30:19)The difference between culture and context (32:03)The importance of contextualization (34:54)The beauty of expository preaching (43:07)How will "Chat GPT" affect preaching? (47:50)This episode is part of As in Heaven’s third season, devoted to The Great Dechurching—the largest and fastest religious shift in U.S. history. To learn more about this phenomenon on which the episodes of this season are based, preorder The Great Dechurching by Michael Graham and Jim Davis. 

In this episode of As In Heaven, Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Jen Wilkin to discuss the importance of seeing and honoring women's gifts and abilities in the church as it pertains to dechurching in America. When understanding God's design for the roles of women in the church, it is important that we seek to honor and value women in the midst of seeking biblical fidelity and clarity. Jen Wilkin shares several personal stories from both positive and negative experiences as well as stories of how The Village Church came to draft their shorter and longer position papers on the role of women in the church.Episode time stamps:Episode and guest introduction (0:00)Core for idols male pastors to work through in order to lead a healthy church (7:06)What does it look like for women to flourish in the church? (21:30)The process of writing The Village Church position papers (24:23)Why clarity is kind and why it matters (30:54)Why listening is so important in spiritual formation (33:59)

In this episode of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome guest David Platt to discuss the role of political syncretism (taking political positions of neutrality) in dechurching in America. In their conversation, they unpack the ways political syncretism has diminished trust among many in their local church and the broader evangelical church.Episode time stamps:What does it mean to leave the church by politics? (0:55)Idolatry in the church (6:52)Praying for the president (16:50)Make sure the Word is clear and the message is proclaimed (22:26)What role does a pastor play when handing voter guides? (27:07)We live in a different kingdom (32:24)The power of love and compassion (35:43)Love God and others (41:45)Learn more about dechurching alongside Jim Davis and Michael Graham in this 5-session weekly online cohort through The Keller Center.