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Ministry Minded
A podcast that seeks to marvel at the mercy of God that meets us in our messy ministries.
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Ministry MindedOn some big lessons learned in a short amount of time in pastoral ministry.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I share some thoughts and experiences from the first few months of pastoral ministry in Pennsylvania. I am so…
Ministry MindedOn life, eternity, and an obedience that’s already finished.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share a devotional I gave to the youth of the previous church at which I ministered. Connect with the show…
Ministry MindedOn being exiles who seek and serve God with Cameron Wood.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I sit down with Cameron Wood, one of the brothers and founding members of the Christian indie-rock band, Seeker…
Ministry MindedOn the resonance of seculosity with David Zahl.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I was privileged to sit down with the author of Seculosity and the director of Mockingbird himself, David Zahl…
Ministry MindedOn aliens, basketball, and God’s strange choice.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I attempt to show the surprising connection between aliens, basketball, and the confounding choice of God…
Ministry MindedOn pastoral care and The Shepherds Crook with Jared Sparks.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded podcast, I was privileged to speak to pastor, church planter, and podcaster Jared Sparks to talk about pastoral ministry…
Ministry MindedOn canonical criticism and approaching Scripture in Faith with Dr. Jim Blalock.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I sit down with my mentor and former pastor, Dr. Jim Blalock, to have a conversation about the canon of Scripture and one’s…
Ministry MindedOn the gospel and the impossibility of life with Nick Lannon.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined once again by Nick Lannon to take a deep-dive in his newly published book, “Life Is…
Ministry MindedOn life’s expectations and God’s goodness.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I share some thoughts about God’s grace even in the midst of life’s terrifying seasons and how God’s goodness is always…
Ministry MindedOn Scotland and 20 Schemes with Gerald White.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, Gerald White returns to the podcast to talk about contextualizing and appropriating the gospel in the difficult ministry…
Ministry MindedOn my testimony of salvation.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I share my salvation testimony, the story of how God drew me to himself. Connect with the show: https://graceupongrace.net/…
Ministry MindedOn living fallen and free with Tullian Tchividjian.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined once again by Tullian Tchividjian to discuss the phrase “simul justus et peccator” and all its vast…
Ministry MindedOn some personal notes and pastoral ministry lessons.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I provide some personal updates and ponder some pastoral lessons that I learned in my first year of vocational ministry…
Ministry MindedOn sports, law, and gospel with Nick Lannon.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Nick to talk all things sports, the law, and the gospel, and how each of us are…
Ministry MindedOn ministry and messy grace with Alex Early.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, Alex and I seek to discuss the messiness of Jesus’s mercy in rescuing and redeeming sinners and leading them to…
Ministry MindedOn church revitalization with Mitch Miller.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, Mitch and I delve into the intricacies of church revitalization, what makes it such a significant ministry for the health…
Ministry MindedOn writing, sermon prep, and the local church with Cole Russell Deike.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by pastor and church planter Cole Russell Deike to talk about the incomparable grace of the gospel…
Ministry MindedOn life, writing, and gospel-centered youth ministry with Charlotte Getz.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, Charlotte Getz and I chat about the current youth ministry climate and the severe need for gospel-centered student…
Ministry MindedOn life and ministerial busyness with Meiko Seymour.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, Meiko Seymour joins the show once again to discuss the role of busyness and scheduling in life and ministry. Connect with…
Ministry MindedOn common misconceptions about John Calvin with Obbie Tyler Todd.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, Obbie and I attempt to dismember the common misconceptions regarding the life and ministry of John Calvin. Connect with the…
Ministry MindedOn church planting and gospel ministry in New England with David Morse.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by church planter, David Morse. David longs for the people of Portland, Maine to be renewed and…
Ministry MindedOn grace, failure, and freedom with Tullian Tchividjian.
In this episode, I’m joined by writer and speaker Tullian Tchividjian to talk about the truth of God’s stubborn grace for wrecks and rebels. Connect with the…
Ministry MindedOn grace, law, and the mission of Mockingbird with David Zahl.
In this show, we get into the story behind Mockingbird, where it’s been and where it’s going in the future. We also talk about the mission behind both…
Ministry MindedOn theology and writing with Nicholas Davis.
In this episode, Nicholas Davis and I seek to speak to the reality of the bi-vocational minister and the common pitfalls that come along with that. We also…
Ministry MindedOn common misconceptions about Martin Luther with Obbie Tyler Todd.
In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined again by my dear friend, Obbie Tyler Todd. Obbie’s fondness for church history fuels this…
Ministry MindedOn the church and the regular pastor with Landon Coleman.
In this installment of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by Pastor Landon Coleman to talk about local pastors and speaking the paradigm-shifting gospel…
Ministry MindedOn the aftermath of the G3 Conference.
In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I talk about my experience at the 2018 G3 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The solidarity of the people and the…
Ministry MindedOn adversity, community, and discipleship with Meiko Seymour.
In this episode, I’m joined by pastor, author, and blogger Meiko Seymour. Meiko has a hunger for God and a zeal for relationship that is unlike anyone I’ve met…
Ministry MindedOn the state of the podcast.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I attempt to speak to the whirlwind that has been the year 2017. Filled with seemingly more ebbs and flows than normal…
Ministry MindedOn reformed theology and grace for pastor’s kids with Scott Garrison.
In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Garrison, a former police officer turned church planter turned Reformed Theology apologist. Scott shares the story of his…
Ministry MindedOn the economy of the gospel and teaching it to kids with Kyle George Jones.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kyle George Jones to talk about how to teach the full gospel to kids. We endeavor to speak to these realities and remain true in…
Ministry MindedOn the gospel and church history with Obbie Tyler Todd.
In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by fellow Baptist and church historian, Obbie Tyler Todd, to about talk the failures and successes of the Baptist…
Ministry MindedOn church planting and the call to ministry with Payte Johnson.
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Payte Johnson to talk about the realities and practicalities of gospel ministry, along with the process of planting and…
Ministry MindedOn writing, grace, and Christology with Chad Bird.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, author and speaker Chad Bird joins the show to talk about his ministry writing and speaking on God’s radical gospel of…
Ministry MindedOn preaching and pastoral ministry with Gerald White.
In this episode, Gerald White joins the show to talk with me about the gospel and the call of God. We dive into knowing and understanding God’s calling, and…
Ministry MindedOn grace, law, and gospel with Dan Price.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, I was honored to speak with Dan Price. Dan’s an ardent grace-addict, like myself, and I so appreciate his ministry through…
Ministry MindedReading from “The Story of Grace.”
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I read a lengthy passage from one of my favorite books of all time, Horatius Bonar’s The Story of Grace. What you’ll find…
Ministry MindedOn the edifice of reformed theology and the fallacy of fundamentalism with Byron Yawn.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, I sit down and talk with pastor and podcaster Byron Yawn. Byron provides a clear and informed perspective on the “edifice”…
Ministry MindedOn grace, vulnerability, and student ministry with David Brady.
In this week’s episode, David Brady joins the show to talk with me about life and God’s leading. You’ll be greatly blessed by this conversation as we talk…
Ministry MindedOn church planting and Lutheranism with Erick Sorensen.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, I sit down with pastor and church planter Erick Sorensen. In this stirring discussion, we focus on the ups and downs of…
Ministry MindedOn the nature of discipleship and grace with Rodney Julian and Nathan Naoumi.
In this edition of Ministry Minded, I was honored to sit down with Rodney and Nathan, both of whom are church planters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Listen as we talk…
Ministry MindedOn the importance of sermon preparation and delivery with Collin Coats.
In this episode, Collin Coats and I sit down and go in-depth on preaching and what makes for a compelling Christ-centered sermon. If you’re serious about…
Ministry MindedOn worship, liturgy, and the church with Bill Brimer.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, I’m joined by Soul Thirst Church music pastor Bill Brimer to talk Lutheran theology, the beauty of liturgy, and the…
Ministry MindedOn biblical hermeneutics with Mike Gray.
It was such a blessing to sit down and talk about the ministry and the gospel and the Scriptures with my dad, Dr. Mike Gray. You’ll be uplifted by this…
Ministry MindedOn preaching, humor, and the gospel with Kevin Labby.
In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Kevin Labby to discuss the intertwining of humor and ministry at length, along with touching on preaching law and…
Ministry MindedOn pastoral ministry and biblical teaching with Jordan Moody.
In this conversation, Jordan Moody and I talk about God’s will and grace in planting a church and in everyday pastoral ministry. We delve into the art and…
Ministry MindedOn church planting, writing, and preaching with Paul Dunk.
In this episode, Paul Dunk and I discuss God’s grace in preaching, ministering, and church-planting. We also talk about the importance of writing and blogging…
Ministry MindedOn God’s will and church ministry with Mitch Miller.
In this episode of Ministry Minded, Mitch Miller and I touch on an assortment of topics surrounding God’s grace, God’s will, and God’s church, and the…
Ministry MindedOn youth ministry, law, and gospel with RJ Grunewald.
In this premier episode of Ministry Minded, I was afforded the opportunity to sit down with RJ and dive into the theology of the distinction between God’s law…