Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

As 2025 comes to a close, join host Dave Stone as he reflects on the most powerful moments from the first year of Pastor to Pastor. Featuring highlights from Nirup Alphonse, Joby Martin, Mindy Caliguire, Glenn Packiam, Kyle Idleman, Josh Howerton, and Mark Batterson, these clips speak to the heart of faithful leadership when ministry feels heavy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Joby Martin   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   Kyle Idleman   Sam Stone   Glenn Packiam   Nirup Alphonse   Mark Batterson   Mindy Caliguire   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Phil Cooke, a media producer and communications consultant, dives into the importance of crisis management for churches. He shares gripping insights from his global experiences and highlights how poor communication can worsen scandals. Phil discusses real-life examples, like a church destroyed by embezzlement, and emphasizes the need for transparency and crisis planning. He provides practical strategies, such as identifying red flags and ensuring proper media engagement, while also reminding leaders to always prioritize and support victims.

Mark Mittelberg, a renowned evangelist and apologist, joins the conversation to unpack his five unique 'faith-sharing styles.' He shares his journey from skepticism to passion for evangelism and emphasizes the importance of natural methods suited to one's personality. Listeners learn how friendship-building, selfless serving, and effective storytelling can open doors to faith conversations. Mark also highlights the power of reasoned apologetics in today’s culture and encourages all Christians to step out and act on their faith with courage.

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church and author of 'Kiss the Fire,' candidly shares his journey through addiction, anxiety, and a life-altering medical diagnosis. He discusses the powerful mantra 'kiss the fire' as a way to confront fears rather than avoid them. Shawn underscores the importance of perseverance, the value of vulnerability in leadership, and the support he received from his congregation. He also highlights the necessity of building friendships among pastors to share struggles and foster resilience.

Lee Strobel is back with fresh insights from his newly updated book, The Case for Christmas. He also shares an inspiring real-life story from his new movie, The Case for Miracles.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Case for Christ   The Case for Christmas   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Have you fallen prey to lies from the enemy that are disrupting your relationship with God? In this special live edition of Pastor to Pastor, join host Dave Stone as he sits down author and pastor Gary Thomas to talk about how you can rediscover divine intimacy through recognizing and dismantling the lies of the enemy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Life You Were Reborn to Live   Daniel Fusco YouTube   John Akhwari YouTube   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Stress in ministry is very real, especially for pastors, but a "grin and bear it" approach can lead to significant impacts on your physical, mental, and spiritual health. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, as she shares practical wisdom on navigating burnout, fatigue, and spiritual dryness.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   IgniteYour Soul   SoulCare   SoulCare IG   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

We often report the success of missions work, but how often are you calling your congregation to the missions field? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Steven Thomas of Thomas Road Baptist Church to share how his family's intense persecution in India has shaped his faith and calling. Steven also covers how important it is to help our young adults fall in love with God's Word, and how pastors, when speaking about missions, should call their congregations to action.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Register for a free Focused Pastor account!   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Some breakthroughs take decades - decades of faithful prayer and steadfast work. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Mark Batterson to talk about the power of perseverance and prayer, as well as leaving a legacy that empowers the next generation. Mark has spent 30 years leading National Community Church in Washington DC, and in that time, he's learned that God's work often happens gradually, then suddenly.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Gradually then Suddenly   Hope Restored   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

JD Greear, theSenior Pastor of The Summit Church and former SBC president, passionately discusses the delicate balance of grace and truth in leading a church. He shares insights from his transition from law to pastoral work and emphasizes the importance of ordinary believers living out the gospel. Greear also reveals his church's ambitious vision for planting 1,000 churches and encourages young adults to find purpose in their vocations. With a focus on moral clarity, he navigates how to engage with culture without losing sight of biblical truth.