How Did I Get Here?

Ministry is impossible without you. Here are six ways you can help. 

Conversations with my dad will never get old. This discussion on pastoral behavior is worth listening too. Our job is extremely difficult but sometimes a change in attitude and behavior will make all the difference in the world.   

This episode was recorded a while ago (we had some release issues) nevertheless, it's a great conversation about some really important things and a few less important things. Check it out and let us know what you think!  

Welcome back! I know it's been a while but we are excited to return with this all new season, we hope you'll join us!

I've asked myself so many times, "How did I get here?". How am I to the place where I'm pastoring people that are so "different" than me. However, when I take a closer look I ask "are they that different than me?". I pastor people from many different walks of life, none more interesting than the farmer; take a listen, you'll see what I mean.  

Authenticity is bringing your best self in the service of other people. Join us as we sit down with Dan Owolabi to discuss his new book - Authentic Leadership.

What's the effect of empathy? Conversations about racism. What's going on? How did we get here? The pain of loss. White privilege. What are Christians supposed to do. How do we seek to understand? 12:18AM. Black jeeps. The good samaritan. Law enforcement. 2020. The 99.  

Changing the world may be easier than you think. 

Experts are saying that vulnerability is not weakness, but, it is our most accurate measure of courage. Is this true? Join us as we discuss. 

Pastoral fatigue is a silent killer in ministry. God gave us the gift of rest, we should do so more often. 

For the pass eleven years I've spent most of my time pastoring college students, here's what I've learned... 

There's a lesson in everything we do, start looking for them.  

When things get hard we're tempted to run away from them...don't. 

Jon and I discuss what it's like being pastors kids.   

This is part two of my conversation with Cody and Matt, if you haven’t had a chance, go check out No Cracks Part One. In this episode we continue to talk about all things worship, speaking into peoples lives and our thoughts about both the platform and the stage.

What is worship? What does a worship pastor do? Is there a difference between a preacher and a pastor? Smoke and lights? Who’s the black lady giving the standing ovation? When did you know? Reserved seats? Join us for a great discussion as we answer these questions. 

Questions and answers. Answers to questions.  

Doug Cooper is a devoted father, Christ follower, husband, and entrepreneur. He is also passionate about coffee; so much so that he started his own roasting company. This is the story of goldberry.  

We're in the middle of a pandemic and everything has changed. We talk about what pastoring during this time has been like. 

Doug Cooper has been a worship leader for thirty five years and has worked with seven different pastors. He has learned many things along the way and his perspective on ministry, pastors and the church is worth hearing.