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9Marks
Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 27min
Episode 265: On Pastoring Frustrated Sheep
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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 32min
Episode 264: On the Doctrine of the Trinity, with Bobby Jamieson and Mark Feather
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.

Mar 26, 2024 • 30min
Episode 263: On When You and Your Boss Have Different Philosophies of Ministry
Learn how to handle disagreements with your boss in ministry, the importance of aligning philosophies of ministry, and navigating differing viewpoints with grace and understanding. Explore the significance of meaningful membership, church discipline, and raising pastoral assistants from within the congregation.

Mar 25, 2024 • 34min
Counseling Talk—Episode 1: On Counseling Talk
Counseling Talk is here!In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews the hosts—Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell—about the what and why of Counseling Talk.

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Mar 19, 2024 • 36min
Episode 262: On Children's Ministry (Part 2), with Connie Dever
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Connie Dever about children's ministry.

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Mar 12, 2024 • 24min
Episode 261: On Children's Ministry (Part 1), with Connie Dever
Exploring the importance of children's ministry and involving pastor's wives, developing a multi-age curriculum, role of adult Christians in modeling Christianity, pastor's role in children's ministry with practical strategies and book recommendations

Mar 5, 2024 • 29min
Episode 260: On Residential or Online Seminary?
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat about seminary training.

Feb 27, 2024 • 26min
Episode 259: On Corporate Application in Preaching, with Cheston Pickard
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Cheston Pickard, a pastor in Louisville, about corporate applications in preaching.

Feb 20, 2024 • 26min
Episode 258: On When May a Congregation Vote Against its Elders, with Jamie Dunlop
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman chat with Jamie Dunlop about when a congregation should vote against its elders.

Feb 13, 2024 • 32min
Episode 257: On Congregational Singing
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about congregational singing in a local church. Why do Christians sing?What kinds of songs should we sing at church?What is congregational singing?What does Colossians 3:16 mean?How can I help my church to sing?


