Pastors Standing Firm

Un-Leader

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In the first episode of our sophomore season, P Brian interviews Lance Ford, author of Unleader, The Starfish and the Spirit, and other books. Beyond that, he is a former pastor, church planter, teacher, and consultant. His humble, passionate, yet deeply thoughtful take on our unhealthy leadership obsession in the church leads to a conversation which left us hungry to get back to what the Bible teaches about church structure.

Quit Your Job, Follow Your Call

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of the season, Pastors Brian and Jeremiah discuss dropping gimmicks and embracing the Gospel. We dive deep into the problematic posturing and popularity we have so deeply been captivated by, we name names, and challenge you and ourselves to lean into God’s heart.

Race and the Church W/ Klen Kuruvilla

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Pastor Brian talks with Pastor Klen Kuruvilla on the subject of Race and the church. They tackle what it really is, how complex, the biblical perspective against the modern western platitudes. Join us for this in-depth, hard-hitting conversation!

Canceling Christianity with David Fiorazo

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we talked to author and podcaster, David Fiorazo about how the Church should respond to popular culture’s relentless attack on Christianity and Christian values. Get ready for a powerful encounter with the truth!

Balancing the Tension Between Presence and Plan

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Brian and Jeremiah discuss how they manage the tension between the Presence of the Lord and the plan for the order of service. Every pastor who leads church services has to balance this and we hope this conversation inspires you!

Ministry in the Marketplace

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode we talk with Chris Berkel, a fiduciary, Forbes-featured businessman about living the Kingdom and leaving the cultural church through his own story of doing just that!

Leading Courageously with Pastor Troy Maxwell

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The question that every courageous leader must ask themselves is, “Am I leading with a question mark or an exclamation point?” That’s one of the things that we learned in this conversation with Pastor Troy Maxwell, Lead Pastor of Freedom House in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, you’ll hear some exciting and challenging leadership ideas that will leave you inspired and energized for your next season of spiritual leadership!

Bibliocentric Living

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Listen to our conversation with Pastor Mike Burnette from Lifepoint Church in Clarksville, Tennessee as we discussed Bibliocentric Living—living with Scripture as our foundation. We talked about important issues facing leaders today and how we can lead with faith in uncertain times.

Jesus in the world of Christian Music

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This episode we speak with Joseph Rojas, the lead singer and founder of Seventh Day Slumber, a Christian hard rock band that’s been around 25 years! They have had their ups and downs, as well as Joe. He is very candid and humble with us as he discusses how he has navigated his faith with an increasingly more secular Christian music industry, his own struggles, and what God is using them in now. Listen to this phenomenal conversation! This is truly a man of God with a Pastor’s heart and a heart for pastors striking a strong balance to Biblical authenticity and crushing legalism unashamedly.

Faithfulness is the New Success

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

On this episode we talk with Pastor Jim Nichols. With over 30 years of ministry, he has faithfully succeeded. We discuss the new mentality of being successful vs being faithful and why faithfulness in ministry over the long haul is the true and biblical definition of success.

Three Secret Weapons of Spiritual Strongholds

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we had a great conversation with Rusty Railey, Lead Pastor of jfa.church. He told us three secret weapons that the devil uses on people that leads to and supports spiritual strongholds in our lives. You will be inspired by Pastor Rusty’s journey to become an excellent equipper through Biblical teaching. He also describes that the focus of his leadership is centered on the Presence of God. Get ready because this one is good!

Standing for Truth and Not Tolerating Lies

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join our conversation with Pastor Bianca Stingl as she shared how she is leading her church with truth and how passionately she feels about the lies in our culture. Since she is our first female guest, she also talks about the unique challenges of being a woman in ministry. Get ready to be challenged!

Enemies within the Church

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:25:00 +0000

Today, we will be discussing with Pastor Cary Gordon about his documentary, Enemies within the church, what That is and what it means.

The Leadership Lie

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Jeremiah and brian talk with guest, Pastor Gary Grogan, over how the church has taken the gift of leadership and turned it into the sum total of the Gospel and how we can rectify it

The Relevant Myth

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Pastors Jeremiah & Brian discuss the problematic pendulum swing that took the church over in an effort to be cool instead of following Christ. They hold nothing back in this honest conversation about what the church is meant to be and do versus what the church has been doing.

The Church’s Challenges and a Global Perspective

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Joshua Cagle grew up in the mission field, hailing from Texas, being raised largely in Mexico and now having been a missionary to Poland serving as director of Christ for the Nations Poland for 15 years. His perspective on the things we are facing now in America and in an Eastern European, formerly communist country brings a very unique take on what is happening today!

Bold Stand, Big Impact

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

On the latest episode, we sit down with Pastor Ken Fielding from Zion Christian Assembly in Zion, IL. Back in May of 2020, Pastor Ken led a small group of other Illinois pastors in a lawsuit against the governor and the unconstitutional mandates that he was leveraging toward churches. Thanks to the courage of Pastor Ken Fielding and the elders at Zion Christian Assembly, many other churches around the state were able to resume meeting with no restrictions! In this episode, Pastor Ken will breathe the courage of the Spirit into your hearts!

Unashamed & Consistent W/ Pastor Steve Smothermon

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

We had a conversation with Pastor Steve Smothermon from Legacy Church in Albuquerque about how he and his church are standing firm in 2022. You will be inspired to hear how he has stood against unconstitutional orders from the governor, was unjustly fined thousands of dollars and how Legacy Church is united in their unwavering commitment to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ…no matter the cost!

Take a Stand

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

What role should pastors be playing during these unprecedented times? Join the inaugural conversation between Pastor Brian Bougher and Pastor Jeremiah Stingl as they discuss the spiritual leadership needed to meet the demands of our current culture.