Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Kevin DeYoung recently wrote a new book—"Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction". In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever and DeYoung about the role of men and women in healthy churches.

Most Christians know that they should give to their church, but fewer know why they should. In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop about this topic, which is also covered in Jamie's new booklet, "Why Should I Give to My Church?"

Membership interviews are essential for pastor-prospective member interactions. They delve into personal testimonies and beliefs, balancing structure with individual stories. The discussion spans various denominations, revealing how membership practices differ yet emphasize personal faith. Elders and lay members play crucial roles, fostering a welcoming environment for everyone. The interviews promote accountability and care, contributing to healthy congregation dynamics and genuine faith development.

What does the Bible say about deacons? How are they different than elders? Should they balance the authority of the elders?In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever and Matt Smethurst about his new book.

Are local churches uniquely difficult for women? How can women thrive in our churches?In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever chat with Keri Folmar about her new booklet from Crossway and 9Marks.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan chats with Mark about the value of preaching big chunks of texts, including whole books in one sermon.

Exploring the importance of pastoral sabbaticals for rest and rejuvenation, navigating challenges faced by staff elders, and tips for maximizing time off. Discussion on church's role in supporting pastors financially and the significance of teaching rooted in the Word.

How much should churches pay their pastors? How can they even find the answer to that question? Should a pastor ever ask for a raise?Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop about these questions.

Firing someone is almost always hard, perhaps especially in the church. In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan chats with Mark about this difficult topic, one that Mark says is a personal weakness of his.

In a growing church, nominating elders can be hard. After all, people might not know the man. They might never have heard him teach. So what’s a church to do?Jonathan Leeman chats with Mark Dever about raising up elders as a church’s culture changes.