What are some common characteristics of struggling churches? Where do you begin if you recognize unhealthy patterns in your church? What do bumper cars and train tracks have to do with church health? 

This week we are joined by Dr. John Ewart to discuss how to evaluate and address the health of your church.

Evaluating Church Health with John Ewart - EP115

How do we extend our church ministries to reach the diverse people around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on a recent short-term mission trip that reveals helpful tools for engaging lost people with the gospel.

Engaging Internationals on the Field and in Our Communities - EP124

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Celebrate our upcoming 150th episode by entering our biggest giveaway ever! iamgoi.ng/ccgiveaway24 

Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. But have we allowed these devices too much control in our lives? And what can we do about it? Brad Littlejohn highlights the challenges of smartphones, what we can do, and the problem with the smartphone being a “social passport.” (The conversation starts at 3:35.) 

In “Headlines” (1:10), we highlight a massive contest to celebrate our upcoming 150th episode. 

And in “On My Bookshelf” (22:20), Dr. Littlejohn recommends The Disappearance of Ethics by Oliver O'Donovan.

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Brad Littlejohn: The Soft Tyranny of Smartphones - EP 149

What does it look like for the pastor to lead from weakness? How is the theme of weakness on display throughout the Bible? How did Jesus lead from weakness? 

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Autry. Dr. Autry serves as Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia. 

Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Leading from Weakness with Dr. Brian Autry - EP145

The summer season brings with it a plethora of new rhythms and opportunities. For Christians, the question arises, how do we leverage these new opportunities for the sake of the gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about ways we can leverage the summer season for the Great Commission.

Leveraging Your Summer for the Great Commission - EP125

The universe is bigger, more mysterious, and more active than we could ever have imagined. Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent her career studying the universe. She explains how it all leads her to agree with the Psalmist that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” (The conversation starts at 9:00) 

In “Headlines” (3:10), we honor Dr. Adrianne Miles.  

And at the end of the episode (28:50), we announce the winner of our biggest giveaway ever!

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Jennifer Wiseman: The Magnitude of the Universe (Plus a Tribute to Adrianne Miles) - EP 150

How does a state convention fit in with what a church does? How does the local church help the work of a state convention? Why should a pastor or local church invest in the cooperative efforts of the state convention?

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Brian Autry. Dr. Autry serves as Executive Director of the SBC of Virginia.

Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Importance of State Conventions with Dr. Brian Autry - EP146

In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Robinson, professor of Global Disciple-Making at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Robinson reflects on his discipleship journey, the keys to making reproducing disciples, and more!

Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Pastors and Disciple-Making with Dr. George Robinson - EP147

Malcolm Yarnell joins us to talk about Karl Barth, natural theology, general theology, and what (if anything) we can learn about God from the natural world. (The conversation starts at 15:55.) 

Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Ant Greenham returns to discuss the Middle East, campus protests, and antisemitism.  

And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:40), Dr. Yarnell recommends some books for your bookshelf.

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Malcolm Yarnell: Karl Barth and Natural Theology - EP 151

For the past three years, we at the Center for Faith and Culture have been involved in a project on theological anthropology. What does that term mean, and what have we learned? Christopher Talbot joins us to discuss his work in this area — and what resources he’d recommend if we want to learn more. (The conversation starts at 9:40.) 

 

Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Meredith Cook talks about her new children’s book on missions called, 'Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News.'

And in “On My Bookshelf” (26:45), Christopher shares about his new book, 'Christians in Culture: Cultivating a Christian Worldview for All of Life.'

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Christopher Talbot: Theological Anthropology - EP 152

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.

Evaluating Church Health with John Ewart - EP115

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