Pastor Matters

In this week’s episode, Ronjour and Brandon are joined by Dr. Andy Davis (Senior Pastor of FBC Durham). Join us this week as we talk with Andy about spiritual formation and the individuals who have impacted him throughout his ministry.

In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss presiding over and preaching at funerals.

What does it mean to speak truth in love? What are some good examples of this in the Scriptures? In this episode, Ronjour and Brandon discuss how to preach and interact with others in a truthful, loving manner.

In this episode of Pastor Matters, Brandon sits down with Deepak Reju (Associate Pastor at Capitol Hills Baptist Church) to discuss how pastors can help members who struggle with the issue of pornography. How should pastors counsel members struggling with a pornography addiction? What are the dangers of hidden, unconfessed sin in this area? Knowing that addiction can start at a very young age, how can pastors equip parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers found on the internet? Join us this week as we answer these questions and many more!

This week on Pastor Matters, Ronjour sits down with Dr. Kristin Kellen (Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at SEBTS) to discuss how pastors and church leaders should shepherd victims of abuse. Why is abuse in local churches such a big issue? When should pastors bring in outside authorities to handle abuse cases? Join us this week as we answer these questions and many more!

In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon introduce and discuss the topic for January–pastors and counseling How should we define the responsibility of pastoral counseling? What resources are available for those who do not feel equipped to counsel church members? Join us this week as we address these questions and many more!

In this episode of Pastor Matters, we discuss how to comfort and lead those who are suffering and feeling a sense of hopelessness. How do pastors preach hope each week from the pulpit? How do pastors shepherd the hopeless when they themselves are experiencing seasons of hopelessness and suffering? Join us this week as we answer these questions and many more!

The Christmas season is officially upon us! In this holiday edition of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss preaching and pastoring during the Christmas season. What should pastors consider preaching during the holidays? Should pastors feel pressure to keep their Christmas sermons fresh? How should pastors shepherd those in their congregation who are grieving during the holidays? Join us as we tackle these questions and many more!

In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss preaching through the book of Revelation with Dr. Dwayne Milioni.

In this episode of Pastor Matters, Ronjour and Brandon discuss the process of sermon preparation. What are good sermon prep practices? When should pastors refer to commentaries? How much time should pastors dedicate to preparing sermons each week? Tune-in to hear our answers to these questions and many more!