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One Decent Pastor
Welcome to One Decent Pastor, a weekly podcast of The Door, a church located in Central Oregon, where a few completely average guys join forces to make one decent pastor and to discuss, discover and promote all things Bible.
Episodes
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He Gets Us?
In this episode, the fellas talk about the "He Gets Us" campaign, the good things about it, the criticisms of it and how Christians should engage the world…
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Communion - Worthy or Not, Here I Come!
In this episode, the fellas talk about all things communion - frequency, wine or grape juice, worthy or unworthy, and more.
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What do we do with Asbury?
In this episode, the fellas talk about the Asbury Revival, asking questions like - what is it, is it real, should we be skeptical, should we embrace it?
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Church Strategery
In this episode, the fellas talk about different stratagies churches employ to reach people and the pros and cons of various models.
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Millennials Exiting the Church
In this episode, the guys talk about church attendance among various generations and pros and cons of what the church is doing to maintain attendance.
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Zeitgeist - Who's Foolin' Who?
In the episode, the fellas talk about parallelism, Zeitgeist and the thought of Jesus story being ripped-off from other so-called gods.
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Identifying False Teachers
In this episode, the guys talk about characteristics of false teachers.
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Helping Jeffy Pass His Class
On this episode, the guys have special guest pastor Jeff Welch lead a discussion on pastoral suffering.
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The Games Pastors Play
In this episode, the guys talk about the different titles for pastors, the challenges that come with and what the Bible has to say about the role of Pastor.
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Walking with the Holy Spirit
In this episode, the guys talk about the role of the Holy Spirit and what it looks like to walk daily with him.
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Resolutions, Predispositions and Divisions
In this episode, the guys talk about good and not so good resolutions, personal preferences and divisions within the Church.
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Christmas Traditions, Texts & Tunes
In this episode, the fellas talk about family Christmas traditions, Bible texts, songs and movies.
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Christmas Sword Drill
In this episode, frequent guest, Jeff Welch, joins the guys for Christmas trivia and to discuss Luke 2:30-32.
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The Word Became Flesh
In this episode, the fellas talk about why the incarnation matters.
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Do They Know It's Christmas Time At All?
In this episode, the fellas talk about Advent and Christmas.
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Turkey Talk
In this special episode, the guys talk about all things turkey and Thanksgiving!
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When Churches Merge
In this episode, the fellas talk about a church merger they went through a few years back, lessons learned and thoughts on the back side of the merge.
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Jealousy of God & Fear of God
In this episode, the guys talk about God's jealousy and what it means to fear God. Also, there's a bonus discussion on the hymn "Rock of Ages".
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Just Say No to Drugs
In this episode, the guys talk about the spiritual aspect of drugs and the Bible's call to sober-mindedness.
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Questions about Heaven
On this episode, the guys talk about popular misconceptions about what Heaven might be like.
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False Sayings That Give False Hope
In today's episode the guys talk about popular phrases that have an element of truth but that can also be dangerous. "Everything happens for a reason", etc.
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Should we take the Bible literally?
In this episode, guest pastor Jeff Welch sits in with the guys as they talk about how to read and interpret the Bible.
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Life in the Slow Lane
On this episode the guys talk with Terry Hickman, a "retired" pastor about ministry in one's later years and how older saints can and should be a benefit to…
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Halloween and the Homeless
In this episode, he guys talk about the outreach ministries of the church, how and why to engage the culture in such ways.
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Denominationalism vs Nondenominationalism
In this episode, the guys talk about the pros and cons of Denominationalism and Nondenominationalism
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Spiritual Disciplines
Today the guys talk about spiritual disciplines - Bible reading, prayer, fellowship, thankfulness and more.
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Christian Nationalism
Today, the fellas talk about the mixing of politics and faith and how it plays into the mission of the Church.
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Debt Forgiveness & Keeping the Sabbath
In this episode, the fellas talk about how Christians are engaging in the discussion on the recent student loan forgiveness policy and about keeping the…
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Evangelizing Contentious People & My Role in the Church
In this episode, the guys talk about evangelism - what it is and how to engage people and the role of the church in the life of the Christian.
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Christian Boycotts & a Hymn (Come Thou Fount)
In this episode, guest Glenn Miller joins the guys to talk about boycotts and a hymn.
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Getting Mad at God & a Hymn (Just as I am)
Today the fellas talk about getting mad at God - Is it right or wrong? Can God handle it? How do you not stay there? Then, they look at the story behind the…
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The Holy Spirit and a Hymn (What a friend we have in Jesus)
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Welch joins the guys to talk about what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit works in the life of the…
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Romans 7 - Believer or Unbeliever?
In this episode, the guys talk about the mystery of Romans 7.
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An Old Man and His Mileage
In this episode, David's dad, John, joins the guys to talk about old people and the church.
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Baptism
In this episode, the guys talk about all things baptism with special guest, Tim Hickman.
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Boring Testimonies, Helping the Homeless and Church Shopping
In this episode, the guys talk about why we think some testimonies are boring, our hesitancy to helping the homeless and what to look for when church shopping.
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Campouts, Roe v Wade and Jesus Words on Homosexuality
In this episode, the guys talk about why church campouts matter, how the church can respond to the recent overturning of Roe v Wade and what Jesus said about…
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Spiritual Gifts and Evangelism
Today, the guys talk about spiritual gift, what they are and how they are to be used in the church and the function of evangelism for the Christian.
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A Discussion on Patriarchy
In this episode, the guys talk about complimentarianism, egalitarianism, patriarchy, culture and the Bible.
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Seminary, the Holy Spirit and Praying With Your Eyes Closed
Do pastors have to go to seminary? Do we underemphasize the Holy Spirit in the conservative church? Why do we close our eyes and bow our heads when we pray?
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Catching up with Justin Reimer
In this episode, the guys talk with Missionary Justin Reimer about ministry in Ukraine, to those with special needs, and what's next for their family back in…
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Sermon Stealing & Hell More Than Heaven?
On today's episode, the fellas discuss plagiarism, if Jesus talked about Hell more than Heaven and if kids should sit in the church service.
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The Weaker Vessel & The Unpardonable Sin
Today the fellas take on a couple light topics as they discuss what's meant by "weaker vessel" & what the unpardonable sin is and isn't.
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Concerns With the Rise and Fall Podcast
In this episode, the guys debrief 'The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" by talking about some good things that were learned and some things that could have been…
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Questionable Theology and Questionable Song Lyrics
In this episode the guys talk about when worship songs miss the mark and prosperity theology.
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Yoga, More Than We Can Handle and Cussing
In this episode, the fellas talk about yoga, a misunderstood scripture and cussing & one's speech.
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Where to live, the will of God and what Pastors should get paid
In this episode, the guys talk about where a Christian should live, how to know the will of God in daily life and how much pastors should get paid.
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Modesty and Replacement Theology
The guys talk about biblical modesty Rumors about replacement theology
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Mars Hill, Jesus on TV, and pets in heaven
Today the fellas talk about the Rise and Fall Mars Hill, portraying Jesus on TV, and if pets will be in heaven.
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Deconstruction
In this episode, the guys talk about doubt, deconstruction and deconversion. Are these things ever good? What are some of the dangers? How can we walk with…
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The State of the Church (Universal)
On this episode, missionary Glenn Miller joins us for a discussion on the state of the church around the world.
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A Discussion On Church Membership
Is church membership biblical? What are the pros and cons of formal membership? Why does membership matter?
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Law & Gospel
Today we have a special guest, Ryan Couch, a long time friend of ours. Our discussion is about the distinction of law and gospel.
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Anxiety and the Christian
On this episode, the guys talk about what anxiety is, how it affects us, why we struggle with it and how we combat it.
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Why Theology Matters (Throwback Episode)
Today we are dropping vintage episode of "TableTalk", the precursor to the One Decent Pastor podcast. The guys are taking some time away with their wives this…
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Abortion & Adoption
On today's episode we talk about abortion & adoption and the redemption that can be found in the Gospel.
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Divorce, Remarriage and Singleness
Today we talk about divorce, remarriage and singleness with guest pastor Jeff Welch.
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Resource Dump
Today we discuss what your pastors read, listen to and watch. Recommended Resources…
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A Discussion on Gender & Sexuality
Today we discuss God's good design for gender & sexuality. Questions include: "What would you say to people who's identity is tied deeply to their gender…
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What about the Mark of the Beast?
Today we discuss the mark of the beast - what it is and what it isn't.