Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Mark Feather and Alex Duke about how to lead youth group with the whole church in mind.Related resources: – Our Main Goals for Youth Ministry– Youth Ministry and the Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self– LGBTQ+ Policies: What Do We Do about Youth Group?

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Dennis Boris, a pastor of Almaty Bible Church in Kazakhstan, about the state of Christianity and local churches.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman interviews Aaron Menikoff, Greg Gilbert, Juan Sanchez, and Sebastian Traeger about a new network of like-minded churches: the ACME Fellowship.Check out ACMEfellowship.org for more information.

Pastors Talk is back for season 9! In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews Phil Newton and Bob Johnson about pastoral transition and retirement.Related Resources:Articles: Preparing Pastors for Retirement by Brad Thayer, There’s No Such Thing as “Retiring” From Ministry by David GoughJournal: Seasons in a Pastor's Life

Kevin DeYoung, author of 'The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation,' discusses the challenges pastors face in engaging the younger demographic. Topics include maintaining core beliefs, balancing contextualization with timeless truths, conveying authentic passion and personal holiness in ministry, integrating doctrine and theology in preaching, and presenting reformed content for younger audiences.

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson about preparing to plant a church.

What covenant is the new covenant replacing? If your answer is the old covenant, what do you mean?In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Bobby Jamieson about the implications of biblical covenants in a local church.

Experienced associate pastors Deepak Reju, Bobby Jamieson, and Mark Feather discuss the qualities of a good associate pastor, transitioning from associate to senior pastor roles, challenges in hiring associate pastors, strategic approach to raising up associate pastors, and the dynamics of pastoral leadership and balancing submission and initiative.

Pastors discuss challenges of dealing with frustrated sheep in the church, focusing on handling disagreements and stress with biblical guidance. They explore reacting to criticism with self-restraint, applying Christ's example in adversity, balancing assertiveness and gentleness in leadership, and addressing long-term frustration with wisdom and clear communication.

Experts Bobby Jamieson and Mark Feather discuss the importance of studying the doctrine of the Trinity for pastors, exploring its implications on worship, evangelism, and apologetics. They delve into the complexity of understanding the unity and threeness of God, suggesting recommended readings and highlighting its impact on baptism, fellowship, and prayer in Christian life. The conversation also touches on how the Trinity shapes relationships within the church and offers insights on incorporating Trinitarian theology in church practices.