Pastor Discussions Podcast

This week the pastors talk church health. All around the country, churches struggle and are closing. Whether you are a pastor, a church member, or looking for a church, we hope this episode is helpful. On the show this week: - We have a special intro- Joe moved and is destroying his house- 9 marks of a healthy church- Healthy church from a member participation standpointResources: 9 Marks of a Healthy Church: https://amzn.to/2IIzw4CWhat Is A Healthy Church: https://amzn.to/2rJOSfpWhat Is A Healthy Church Member: https://amzn.to/2IoQC3ODiscipling: https://amzn.to/2KmiV3IThe Gospel: https://amzn.to/2jUFVvwChurch Elders: https://amzn.to/2rHk4ezChurch Membership: https://amzn.to/2wFtVHgMissions: https://amzn.to/2L4ukWOExpositional Preaching: https://amzn.to/2L2r7aAConversion: https://amzn.to/2KoZOGdBiblical Theology: https://amzn.to/2IDHjk6Sound Doctrine: https://amzn.to/2Ggtu5RWhat Is Biblical Theology?: https://amzn.to/2rL0WfoBiblical Theology In the Life Of The Church: https://amzn.to/2GgPIERWe are sponsored b

This week the pastors are joined by Jeramy Fowler and record in Jon's back yard. They tackle the topic of expository listening. In this episode:- We get a website facelift- How music works in worship- How music works with affection- Jon cried... once- Every believer has a role in corporate singing- Barriers to singing- How songs teach- We are interrupted by a trainWe are sponsored by Resurrection Coffee Co. Get some at resurrectioncoffeeco.comNext Tuesday we talk about church health. Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. CONTACTCall and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comSOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvLISTENiTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

This week the pastors discuss expository listening. This may be the best episode yet. In this episode:- We get a big time endorsement... kind of...- We try Resurrection Coffee Co for the first time- We give Joshua Treat some treats- Expository listening before, during and after the sermon- Jon and Joe have a fight- We want to publish your writing- Stay tuned at the end for an interview with Dave from Resurrection Coffee Co. www.resurrectioncoffeeco.com - Go buy some... seriously. Buy 2 bags get one for your pastor free. Next Tuesday we talk about expository singing. Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

This week the pastors sit down with a special guest and talk about bad calvinists. In this episode:- Weaknesses that make bad calvinists- Don't be a rage or cage calvinist... be a sage- How we need to apply our theology to ourselves in how we interact with others- We give away a CSB Spurgeon Study Bible and The Legacy of Faith LibraryNext Tuesday we talk about "expository listening" and how you can get more out of the sermon on Sundays.INFO COMMENTS Religion, #charles, #discussions, #duncan, #for, #gospel, #hb, #john, #jr, #ligon, #macarthur, #ministry, #pastor, #piper, #podcast, #preaching, #sanctification, #the, #togetherThe pastors are back from Together for the Gospel and have a conversation about what they took away from the conference. In this episode:- General takeaways- Ligon Duncan distinguishes misunderstandings of legalists and antinomians- HB Charles Jr clarifies the message of the church- John MacArthur calls pastors to form Christ in people- John Piper and the basic distinction between a believe

The pastors are back from Together for the Gospel and have a conversation about what they took away from the conference. In this episode:- General takeaways- Ligon Duncan distinguishes misunderstandings of legalists and antinomians- HB Charles Jr clarifies the message of the church- John MacArthur calls pastors to form Christ in people- John Piper and the basic distinction between a believer and unbeliever- Bob Kauflin helps us think through worship- We announce the winner of the CSB Spurgeon Study Bible- Enter to win the Legacy of Faith Library at pastordiscussions.com/t4gNext Tuesday we will have a special guest to talk about "bad calvinists". T4G 2018 Sermons:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehq0AiFkH54https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x_7wGV1B-ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o9uHTmnzdYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oorgcBY949Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_ga0gjX_34https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKfudtiKr18https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLxxC6G9g8Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJK267a4AVEhttps://w

This week the pastors are headed to Louisville, Ky for the Together For The Gospel conference. Subscribe for bonus content and some announcements about special T4G giveaways. In this episode:- The pastors might be dead by now- We talk about a clip by Tim Keller- We discuss the two major pitfalls of gospel applicationNew episodes every Tuesday! Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

The pastors are taking a week off from recording so in this episode they are joined again by Donnie Halbgewachs from 1st Baptist Church in Dannebrog Nebraska to discuss the issue of pride and thanksgiving. In this episode:- Jon gets a new (to him) truck and Joe sold his house- Donnie and the pastors talk about the issue of pride and thanksgiving in a Christian's ministry- Donnie gives 4 red flags that pride might be a problemNext Tuesday we will wrap up on our gospel application series and talk about potential pitfalls. Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

The pastors continue the discussion on gospel application this week and talk about the motives for obedience, how to apply the gospel, and how our identity impacts how we live. Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

This week the pastors start part 1 of a discussion on the importance of applying the gospel as believers and how we do that. In this episode:- We go to a Middle School play- Why the gospel is important for us beyond salvation- How the gospel awakens affections necessary to live differently- Join us next week for part 2Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

The pastors are joined this week by Dawain Atkinson from The B.A.R. Podcast to talk about his life, conversion and ministry. Amanda also stepped in for the intro. In this episode:- We try a more low key introduction- Amanda tells us about dinner with Joe and his family- We explain why Amanda's nickname is Gramanda- Dawain shares how he came to faith- Issues in the church that are rarely addressed- Info on The B.A.R. Podcast... check it out!Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

This week, Jon sat down with Joe Marino who pastors The Well Church in Hastings Nebraska to talk about sin. On this episode:- We nail a perfect intro- The struggle of difficult texts to preach- Dealing with the root of sin and not just the fruit- How sin reveals things we don't believe about God or lies we do believe about God- How this relates to parenting- How this has played out in our own lives- We have a Facebook group!Book resources for this episode:- Gospel Fluency (http://amzn.to/2H77Phf)- How People Change (http://amzn.to/2H4xPKf)- Desiring God (http://amzn.to/2D3RN5h)- When I Don't Desire God (http://amzn.to/2oNUfsk)- Acting The Miracle (http://amzn.to/2Ftsmj2)- Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family (http://amzn.to/2tlGPbO)- Shepherding A Child's Heart (http://amzn.to/2oLo78R)Please take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPS

This weeks episode is a bit longer so we can tackle an important topic. In this episode, the pastors:- Mess up the intro... again- Talk about their aversion to yogurt- Talk about civility in the culture and how we interact with those we disagree with- Discuss how that cultural mentality has worked into the church- Discuss how this plays out on social media and across generations- Read comments you left on social media about this topic- Suggestions for how to engage with civility and gracePlease take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes and then share this with your friends on social media. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

This week the pastors talk about Mormonism. In this episode:- Jon and Joe went "live" on Facebook- Jon shares his experience coming out of Mormonism- How Mormonism is different from Christianity- Tips for engaging with Mormon friends you might havePlease take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkU

The pastors and Amanda go live on Facebook to talk family discipleship with you. Email us at pastordiscussions@gmail.com to let us know more topics you would like us to interact with you on using Facebook live. Take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Facebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUEmail: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.com

This week, the pastors talk about:- Their sick bowling skills- The role of deacons with special guest Steve Becker- How Jon benefited from his friendship with the Beckers- Winners of more free stuffIf you like what you hear, share with your friends and take a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780. Email: pastordiscussions@gmail.com Website: pastordiscussions.com. Let us know what you want us to talk about. Facebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUYou can find Arbor Drive Community Church sermons on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker or you can visit arbordrive.org.

Join the pastors as they discuss prayer barriers and how to overcome them, argue about the meaning of Selah, and announce the winner of the CSB Study Bible. Jon and Joe also recommend some resources that can be found here: http://bit.ly/2nNZGWXTake a second and rate/leave feedback on iTunes. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Facebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUEmail: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comYou can find Arbor Drive Community Church sermons on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker or you can visit arbordrive.org.

This week the pastors sit down and talk about the Psalms and how they are helpful for Christians, what their favorite Psalms are, and they talk about responses they got from you on the Psalms. Resources to check out:Shane and Shane singing Psalm 46: http://bit.ly/2BCHXqEMy Soul Among Lions singing Psalm 2: http://bit.ly/2Ei2kMAMSAL website: https://mysoulamonglions.com/The Gospel Coalition Article: http://bit.ly/2niOjqFDesiring God Article: http://bit.ly/2Fs70yNWe are currently giving away a CSB Study Bible. To get entered, subscribe on iTunes, give us an honest rating, and leave feedback. Then share an episode using the hashtags #CSB4ME #PDPodcast. Winner will be announced in 1 week. This also enters you in future giveaways. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Special announcement from The Spurge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxlJx8GBuE&t=1sFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:i

Join the pastors as they talk about living on mission with special guest Donnie Halbgewachs of First Baptist Church in Dannebrog, Ne. They discuss what living on mission means, barriers to living on mission and how to overcome those barriers. We also announce the winner of the #PDPcoffee giveaway. Stay tuned at the end for something special. We are currently giving away a CSB Study Bible. To get entered, subscribe on iTunes, give us an honest rating, and leave feedback. Then share an episode using the hashtags #CSB4ME #PDPodcast. Winner will be announced in 2 weeks. This also enters you in future giveaways. Call and leave us a message at (402) 732-7780Special announcement from The Spurge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxlJx8GBuE&t=1sFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUN Listen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUEmail: pastordiscussions@gma

Join the pastors as they sit down and talk about authentic Christian community. They give some examples from their own lives, talk about the importance of the local church and some suggestions for steps to take to grow in community in your local church. Special announcement from The Spurge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxlJx8GBuE&t=1sFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUNListen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUEmail: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comWe are currently giving away a CSB Study Bible. To enter, subscribe on iTunes, give us an honest rate and feedback, and you will be entered to win this along with future giveaways. You can find Arbor Drive Community Church sermons on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker or you can visit arbordrive.org.

Join the pastors as they sit down with Janeen Uhler and talk about the role of the church in her life and then play rapid fire question answer (we couldn't come up with a better name). Stay tuned at the end for something special.Special announcement from The Spurge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxlJx8GBuE&t=1sFacebook: http://bit.ly/2CUnPSjTwitter: https://twitter.com/RealPDPodcastInstagram: http://bit.ly/2mkCpLvYouTube: http://bit.ly/2m7YIUNListen to us on:iTunes: https://apple.co/2lKiHZrStitcher: http://bit.ly/2CxOszgSpreaker: http://bit.ly/2CHJzkUEmail: pastordiscussions@gmail.comWebsite: pastordiscussions.comWe are currently giving away a CSB Study Bible. To enter, subscribe on iTunes, give us an honest rate and feedback, and you will be entered to win this along with future giveaways. You can find Arbor Drive Community Church sermons on iTunes, Stitcher and Spreaker or you can visit arbordrive.org.