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Three PITFALLS every preacher faces.
Every preacher is susceptible to pitfalls. We have to intentionally navigate around them to ensure that we stay healthy.In this bonus episode, I want to jump into the first of three pitfalls and then invite you to...
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21. Examining Carey Nieuwhof's 5 Preaching Trends That Will Shape the Future
The ministry landscape is always changing and we must be prepared for those changes. What we relied on to work yesterday might not work tomorrow.This is why I love Carey Nieuwhof's blog post on five preaching trends...
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20. Lori Morrow on How to Equip Believers to Understand and Defend Their Faith
Equipping our people with the tools they need to understand and defend their faith is an ongoing task we have as pastors. Many people in our churches do not know how to their faith stands up to skeptics. Sadly, this...
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19. Interview with Director and Lead Actor of 'Church People' Movie
"Church People" is a new movie releasing this week which centers on a pastor who is relying on outlandish means to reach people and his youth pastor who is doing everything he can to get the church back to the...
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18. Rodney Arnold on Church Planting, Sermon Prep and Developing Communicators
Rodney Arnold, Lead Pastor of OneLife Church, joins me for episode eighteen of the Preaching Donkey Podcast. He shares his experience planting a church in Knoxville, TN in 2009. He has some incredible insights for...
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17. Church Planting Vs Revitalization (Which is Better?)
Should we plant new churches or revitalize existing ones? Spoiler alert: both have challenges and both have advantages. However, church planting is not for everyone just like revitalization is not for everyone.I've...
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16. Eric Skwarczynski on Protecting Your Church from Abuse and Dealing with it Appropriately
On this episode, I'm joined by Eric Skwarczynski, host of the Preacher Boys Podcast, who shares from his experience of interviewing dozens of survivors of church-related abuse. He gives solid principles to help...
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15. Phil Ayres on How to Turn Your Sermons Series Into Books
Have you ever wanted to write a book? I've talked to a lot of pastors who do. A book can be a great way to expand the impact of your ministry and reach people beyond the scope of your church. The problem is, how?...
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14. Ron Edmondson on Leading with Vision, Creating Culture and The Importance of Words When Preaching
Ron Edmondson joins me for episode fourteen of the Preaching Donkey Podcast. He shares his experience of leading with vision, creating culture and the importance of words when preaching or casting vision. Check out...
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13. Four MORE Questions to Ask BEFORE Preaching
In this episode we'll dive into four more questions to consider before you get up to speak. These are insanely practical and will help ensure a distraction free delivery of your sermon.
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12. Matt McClure on Speaking to Students & Changing Metrics for Success in Student Ministry
Matt McClure joins me for episode twelve of The Preaching Donkey Podcast. He shares his perspective as a youth pastor on how to relate and speak to teenagers and the changing metrics for success in student ministry in...
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11. Josh Duncan on Planting Vs. Revitalization, Hardships of Ministry & Using Tension
Josh Duncan joins me on episode eleven of The Preaching Donkey Podcast to discuss his church planting journey as well as his experience with revitalizing a church. He shares about the hardships and struggles of...
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