Monday Morning Pastor Archives

S3E11 – Dave Briggs – Coronavirus and navigating the new economic reality with your church. Part 2

2 days ago

The way things are looking for school and church closures is not good. It’s not good at all. The economy, we all know, will be impacted in some way. And this certainly will directly impact churches, giving, tithing, the budget, etc.

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S3E10 – Dave Briggs – Coronavirus and the new economic reality. Part 1

2 days ago

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S3E9 – Alan Fadling – The spiritual practice of downward mobility

3 weeks ago

This week many of our listeners had to make some tough leadership decisions regarding Covid-19. We love you, and we know that nothing has prepared us well for this moment. We spend a few moments sharing our thoughts on the pandemic.

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S3E8 – Keisha Polonio – Lost daughters, fighting for stillness, and transitions.

3 weeks ago

In this episode, Doug and J.R. begin with an honest conversation about our first parish, The Home. We talk about being parents, our parental practices, and the fact that we are not perfect parents and don’t have all the answers.

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S3E6 – Carolyn Moore – Resignation letters and prophetic ministry

1 month ago

What is the best way to battle the February blues? Do something new! Doug and J.R. talk about calligraphy, Catskill dry flies, and the importance of learning new things. Speaking of new things, J.R.

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S3E5 – Danielle Strickland – Tattoos, crockpots, and stories of reconciliation.

2 months ago

We hope you are ready for a fun and encouraging show this week. Doug and J.R. discuss some books they have been reading, and they share some laughs over some headlines from the Babylon Bee.

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S3E4 – Confronting pastoral overwhelm – Alan Briggs

2 months ago

Doug and J.R. talk about the February blues and their disdain for Valentine’s day, groundhogs, and cheap chocolate deals. In short, February is hard, which means this is the season to return to your life giving list (check out the Steve Cuss season 2 episode 1 and episode 2).

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S3E3 – Bob Hyatt: Conversations of resilience

2 months ago

Recorded back in December 2019, some of the things we talk about in the intro make you think we found a time machine and went back to Advent, but te interview with Bob Hyatt, however, is current, fresh, and amazing!

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S3E2 – Glenn Paauw – immersing yourself in the scripture.

2 months ago

2:55 pm…. Doug and J.R. jump into a conversation about circadian rhythms and the importance of understanding your daily and weekly rhythms. They share practical advice about planning out your schedule, thinking about your energy level that helps you stay sharp in ministry, and even have space for interruptions.

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S3E1 – Tom Bennardo – Experiencing love in your limitations and failure.

2 months ago

Doug and J.R. are excited to be back behind the mics for the 3rd season of the Monday Morning Pastor. A huge shout out to Jennie from VA for encouragement and helpful feedback, thanks for making Monday Morning Pastor better!

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S2E17 – Last 2019 podcast: setting realistic goals

2 months ago

Doug and J.R. finish 2019 with an episode on how to enter into 2020 with focus and purpose through setting goals. Don’t miss this last episode of 2019! This is not about productivity—but owning your growth for 2020.

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S2E16 – Rich Villodas: The 1 thing that will get you fired.

3 months ago

What do you do for the Holidays? Doug and J.R. talk about the how they plan to rest in the week of Christmas. Also, we are excited to share a conversation with Rich Villodas.

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S2E15 – Glenn Packiam: Purpose will not sustain you, the Person (Jesus) will.

3 months ago

Naming it has a way of taming it. With Christmas approaching quickly, Doug and J.R. name and discuss the pressure, internal conflict, and otherness most pastors experience during Christmas Eve and the other “Super Bowl” Sundays of the church calendar year.

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S2E14 – Dennae Pierre: Collaborative networks of reconciliation

4 months ago

Dallas Willard was asked, “what is the most important thing for a pastor to do?” His reply, Pray for the flourishing of other churches in your city.” This about sums up the work and calling of Dennae Pierre with Surge Network.

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S2E13 – Carolyn Custis James: MeToo / #ChurchToo and hope for the future

4 months ago

J.R. is excited to announce something that he has been passionately working on the last few months called the Hall of Tyrannus Initiative. In short the vision is “To fund the entire education for 100 pastors at Bible schools/seminaries in poor countries and regions of the world that are hostile to Christianity”.

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S2E12 – Tara Beth Leach: tending to your inner life

4 months ago

J.R. and Doug are excited to invite the MMP tribe into this fruitful, honest, and deep conversation with the amazing Tara Beth Leach. From preaching to the cornfields as a teenager in her home town, to pastoring a church that struggled with a woman senior pastor.

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S2E11 – Lacy Finn-Borgo: a conversation with a spiritual director (Re-issue)

5 months ago

This week Doug and J.R. decided to reboot an incredible conversation from season 1. Our guest is spiritual director, author, and friend Lacy Finn-Borgo. Have you heard about spiritual direction but are curious to find out more?

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S2E10 – Dr. Branson Roberts: a conversation with my mentor

5 months ago

Doug and J.R. have talked about their mentors over the past few weeks and this week we get to listen in to a conversation between Doug and his mentor Branson Roberts.

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S2E9 Dr. Jason Swan Clark – What do you do when your calling runs out?

5 months ago

What are you reading these days? Doug and J.R. spend some time talking about the books they are currently in and what helps them choose them. For those who live in Cincinnati, you are going to want to listen.

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S2E8 A tribute to Eugene Peterson

5 months ago

As Doug and J.R. wrap up pastor appreciation month, Doug invites J.R to share stories of his relationship with Eugene Peterson. J.R. shares personal stories, letters and meaningful moments he had with Eugene over the years.

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S2E7 Tom Smith, Part 2 – When faith goes deeper than belief

6 months ago

Before we jump back into our conversation with Rev. Tom Smith, we talk about mentors and the role that they have had in our lives. This leads us to talk about the importance of formation that moves beyond our heart and into the practices in our lives.

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S2E6 Tom Smith, Part 1 – overuse, burnout and the healing space of basements.

6 months ago

Doug and J.R. can’t seem to get enough of the month of October. Doug is turning 40 in a few weeks and they talk about what it looks like to live well the second half of life.

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S2E5 – Pastor Appreciation Month: the most _____________ time of year!

6 months ago

October is pastor appreciation month and J.R. and Doug spend some time talking about where it comes from, the struggle it is for many of us, and the importance of affirmation.

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S2E4 Dave Bindewald – Curiosity driven exploration of hidden goodness

6 months ago

We are excited to announce a new partnership that has developed for the MMP community. We are officially partnering with Missio Alliance! Exciting times are ahead for MMP as we get to be part of a bigger conversation with an amazing cohort of diverse thinkers and writers.

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S2E3 – Rev. Michael Beck – The power of words, tattoos, and AA

6 months ago

In episode 3 of season 2, Doug and J.R. have a conversation around the prayer of Examen and seeing God in both the good things and the tough things in ministry.

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S2E2 – Steve Cuss – Managing leadership anxiety, part 2

7 months ago

Have you ever experienced anxiety as a leader? Part 2 of our conversation with Steve is crash course is Family Systems Theory, theology of anxiety, and Romans 6. So much of who we are as leaders has to do with us learning to navigate personal anxiety which is a journey of naming what is causing the anxiety at hand and learning to let go of it.

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S2E1 – Steve Cuss – Understanding who you are, part 1

7 months ago

Doug and J.R. are back in the saddle after a great first season! Is there a better way to start than reflecting on the first season, talking about pumpkin spice, and looking ahead to what’s to come in season two?

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