Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

Focus on the Family
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Sep 16, 2025 • 57min

Reaching the Hard to Reach with Pastor Daniel Fusco

From dreadlocks to digital ministry, Pastor Daniel Fusco has a heart for reaching those far from God. This week, host Dave Stone sits down to talk with Daniel about planting churches in some of American's most unchurched cities, using online ministry as a gate for the Gospel, and creating a culture where baptisms (not numbers) measure success.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   TFP Couples Conference   You're Gonna Make It   Crazy Happy   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.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 44min

Weddings: A Practical Guide to Writing and Performing Wedding Ceremonies

Delve into the art of crafting wedding ceremonies that are personal and gospel-centered. Discover the power of weaving in meaningful anecdotes and symbols like unity candles. Gain practical tips for preparation, including final appointments and dress rehearsals. This guide emphasizes the importance of adaptability and personalization to create memorable experiences for couples and their loved ones. Explore how the promise of marriage reflects divine love and encourages deeper connections among all present.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 55min

The Field Is Worth Fighting For with Pastor Tim Timberlake

When tragedy struck at as a teenager, Pastor Tim Timberlake ran from God. Years later, the calling on his life has led him to pastor Celebration Church, where he's helped heal a multi-campus ministry with consistency and love. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with Tim as he shares lessons from his new book, The Bumpy Road to Better.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Truth Rising   Bumpy Road to Better   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.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 8min

Common Threads Among Great Leaders with Brad Lomenick

Brad Lomenick, former Catalyst president and leadership coach, dives into what makes a leader worth following. He shares the H3 Leadership principles of humility, hunger, and hustle, stressing the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Lomenick encourages young leaders to seek authentic relationships over superficial networking. He reflects on mentorship's transformative power and the necessity of embracing one’s weaknesses as a strength, all while emphasizing genuine connections and collaborative growth within communities.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 53min

Faithful for the Long Haul with Pastor Jack Graham

This week on Pastor to Pastor, Pastor Jack Graham sits down with host Dave Stone to share how the murder of his father shaped his surrender to Christ - and how that pain became a platform for 50 years of ministry. You'll hear Jack share powerful lessons on obedience, longevity, and the calling to preach Word.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Truth Rising   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.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 57min

Getting Outside Your Holy Huddle with Garry Poole

Garry Poole, a pastor and evangelism trainer, shares insights on how churches can revive evangelism by breaking the 'holy huddle.' He discusses the importance of spiritual influence through intentionality rather than viewing individuals as projects. Garry introduces the 3D1 approach, emphasizing relationship-building and genuine conversations with non-believers. He also explores creating faith discovery groups and promoting safe spaces for dialogue, urging everyone, regardless of personality type, to engage in meaningful outreach and foster authentic connections.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 55min

Oneness Is Your Superpower with Greg Smalley

As a pastor, it's easy to pour into everyone else while your spouse gets the leftovers. This week, host Dave Stone sits downs with marriage expert Dr. Greg Smalley to talk about building emotional safety, navigating conflict, and resisting the pressure to appear perfect. With practical advice and honest stories, Greg offers a roadmap to strengthen your marriage and lead from a place of humility.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   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.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 49min

Funerals: A Practical Guide to Writing and Delivering Eulogies.

Learn the art of writing and delivering eulogies with heartfelt storytelling. Gain practical tips for personalizing messages to comfort grieving families. Explore how to balance honesty and sensitivity, especially for high-profile funerals. Understand the emotional complexities of funerals through biblical narratives, emphasizing tailored support. Discover how to conduct meaningful burial services while ensuring emotional responsibility. This insightful discussion provides guidance for making a lasting and compassionate impact in times of loss.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 2min

Is The American Church too Comfortable? with Nirup Alphonse

Is your congregation eager to share the gospel beyond Sunday mornings? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Nirup Alphonse to talk about how we can challenge the comfort-driven church model and create an intercultural community rooted in discipleship, conviction, and sacrifice.   Truth Rising   LIFEGATE Denver   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 53min

The Weight of Ministry with Jimmy Scroggins

When Jimmy Scroggins became pastor of a once-thriving church in West Palm Beach, he found $3,700 dollars in the bank, a damaged-reputation, and a congregation with little hope. In this episode, host Dave Stone talks to Jimmy about how that church revived into a now thriving network of over 20 neighborhood congregations - each with its own lead pastor. We're talking church building, raising up leaders, and evangelism. You don't to miss this one!   The Focused Pastor Couples Conference   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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