Pastor Matters
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership.
Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Latest episodes
Jan 24, 2022 • 39min
Pastors and Urban Ministry (with Sean Cordell) – EP57
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Sean Cordell (Pastor of Treasuring Christ Church in Raleigh, NC) to discuss pastoring in an urban context.
What are some of the unique challenges pastors face in urban contexts? What can we learn from Scripture about serving in cities? What are some myths about pastoring in an urban context? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 7min
Pastors and Theological Education – EP56
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the importance of theological education.
Who should consider attending seminary? How can pastors help members who aspire for church leadership? How do local churches and seminaries work together? Do pastors need a Ph.D.? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Jan 10, 2022 • 33min
Pastors and Preaching After a Rough Week (with Quentin Self) - EP55
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Quentin Self (Senior Pastor of Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church) to discuss pastors and preaching after a rough week.
What can pastors learn about themselves and God after experiencing rough weeks in ministry? How is sermon prep affected during rough weeks? How can pastors better prepare when rough weeks come? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Dec 13, 2021 • 43min
Pastors and Church Networks (with Zach Nelson) – EP54
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Zach Nelson (Executive Director of the Pillar Network) to discuss cooperating within a church network.
What does healthy cooperation look like? How does being a part of a church network keep pastors connected and engaged to one another? What is one of the biggest challenges in evaluating church planters? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Dec 6, 2021 • 36min
Pastors and Preaching: Designing and Delivering Sermons (with Julius Kim) – EP53
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss sermon design and delivery with Dr. Julius Kim (President of The Gospel Coalition).
What makes preaching so glorious? What are some common mistakes made in the sermon preparation process? Why is it important for pastors to consider brain function and its impact on sermon design and delivery? How can pastors get better at sermon delivery? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Nov 29, 2021 • 33min
Pastors, Transparency, and Self-Care (with Evan Marbury) – EP52
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss burnout, transparency, and self-care with Evan Marbury.
Do pastors have a transparency issue when it comes to burnout? Who can pastors turn to when they are struggling? How can pastors care for their families during difficult seasons? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Nov 22, 2021 • 39min
Pastors and Leadership (with Juan Sanchez) – EP51
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss leadership with Dr. Juan Sanchez (Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church).
How should we define biblical leadership? If you’re a pastor or staff member working in a toxic environment, should you leave? Should pastors read books on leadership? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Nov 15, 2021 • 41min
Pastors and Life in Ministry (with Neal Thornton) – EP50
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by one of our regular content contributors, Dr. Neal Thornton, to discuss the life of a pastor.
What does a typical day look like for pastors? How does prayer fit within the life of a pastor? What are some temptations pastors can face in ministry? How do pastors know if they are “successful” in ministry? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Nov 8, 2021 • 27min
Pastors and Preaching Through Colossians (with Scott Pace) – EP49
In this week’s episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon sit down with Dr. Scott Pace (Dean of the College of Southeastern) to discuss pastors and preaching through Colossians.
Why did Paul write Colossians? Why should pastors consider preaching through Colossians? What are some worldviews that challenge our confession of the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ today? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
Don’t forget to check out Dr. Pace’s volume of Colossians in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series! You will not regret adding this new resource to your library!
Nov 1, 2021 • 27min
Pastors And Shepherding College Students(with Jonathan Akin) - EP48
In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Jonathan Akin (VP for Church Relations and Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University) to discuss pastors and shepherding college students.
How can pastors prepare their students before they leave for college? How has college ministry changed over the years? How can the local church be an oasis for college students? Join us this week as we tackle these questions (and many more)!
