Monday Morning Pastor

Monday Morning Pastor

Hosted by Doug Moister and J.R. Briggs

The Monday Morning Pastor (MMP) podcast is a just entered its second season of weekly conversations created to encourage and equip vocational pastors and kingdom practitioners who are in the trenches of ministry.

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S4E7 – Jonny Radcliff – Digital Formation, Metrics, and Ministry

2 months ago

Doug and J.R. have a great conversation about youth ministry, youth pastors, and formation in the digital world with our good friend Jonny Radcliff. Jonny is a youth pastor the greater Philadelphia area and he also serves as the Philadelphia Metro Area Coordinator for National Network of Youth Ministries.

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S4E6 – Rob Chifokoyo– Passion, Perspective and The Next Wave of Leaders

2 months ago

Doug and J.R. talk with author/speaker/pastor, Rob Cifokoyo. God is writing an unbelievable story with Rob’s life. He was an emerging leader in his home country of Zimbabwe when he fell ill and found out that he needed a lifesaving kidney transplant.

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S4E5 – AJ Sherrill – Leadership, health, and Enneagram

2 months ago

This conversation with AJ Sherrill was recorded pre-pandemic and lost in the vault for a few months. We are glad we found it. This conversation is rich and we are glad we have a chance to talk about the Enneagram with him.

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S4E4 – Doug and J.R. – A conversation about House Church

3 months ago

Doug and J.R. talk about House Church structure in this episode. Both of us have been leading some learning opportunities for churches looking to adapt to the future that might not include gathering in the ways we used to.

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S4E3 – Michael Frost – Mission, Stories, and Preaching

3 months ago

J.R. and I owe a ton of our ecclesiological instincts and convictions to our guest Michael Frost. Both of us recall reading his book “The Shaping of Things to Come” and having our hearts and minds open to what it means to be on mission with Christ in a post-Christendom world.

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S4E2 – Skye Jethani – Denial, Quick fixes, or Systematic Changes

3 months ago

Our first guest we ever had on MMP was Skye Jethani. Many of us have read his books or listened to his podcast and gleamed from his insight and wisdom as he engages culture and the Gospel.

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S4E1 – N.T. Wright – God and The Pandemic

3 months ago

We are excited to begin season 4 with this timely and timeless conversation with N.T. Wright on his new book, God and The Pandemic. The insights Dr. Wright shares are both important for now as we are still in the midst of the pandemic but also as we begin to think through life and ministry after the pandemic.

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S3E19 – Marty Solomon – Rubbing shoulders with God.

4 months ago

Doug and J.R. have a conversation with Marty Solomon, the co-host of the Bema discipleship podcast. If you are a scripture fan like us, you will love Marty and what he is up to.

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S3E18 – David Hansen – Limitations, Anguish, and The Work of The Pastor.

4 months ago

We are excited to share this timely conversation with retired pastor, and author David Hansen. He brings 40 years of ministry, life experiences, fly-fishing, deep wisdom, and practical thoughts on the inner life of the pastor.

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S3E17 – Phil Monroe –COVID, trauma, Grief, Lament, and Hope.

4 months ago

Doug and J.R. have a conversation Dr. Phil Monroe about COVID, trauma, grief and lament. Dr, Monroe is the co-leader of the Global Trauma Recovery Institute. This is one of those interviews you will want to listen to slowly as we continue to move through this time.

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S3E16 – Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw – Does God Really Like Me?

5 months ago

Doug and J.R. have a conversation Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw about their new book, Does God Really Like Me? This interview feels like nourishment for the soul. We are glad to share this with you all and we hope you will be encouraged this week.

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S3E15 – Makoto Fujimura – Lament: Kintsugi and the art of mending.

5 months ago

Doug and J.R. talk about the progression of emotions that move from anxiety to annoyance to anger during the pandemic. Even as they look at the difficult emotions they also talk about some simple things that have been giving them hope.

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S3E14 – Chuck DeGroat – Narcissism and vulnerability

5 months ago

Doug and J.R. have an important conversation about leadership and narcissism with Chuck DeGroat. If you lead in any capacity, you need to slowly listen, take notes, and pay attention to the emotions and moves that happen within your own soul.

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S3E13 – A Fireside Encouragement from Doug and J.R.

5 months ago

Doug and J.R. have a raw, honest, and hopeful conversation about navigating our own emotional spaces, leadership challenges, and life in this new reality. You are loved and you are not alone!

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S3E12 – Alan Fadling – Part 2. What does your soul love?

5 months ago

Our interview this week is part 2 of our conversation with Alan Fadling. He speaks to his newest book What Does Your Soul Love? coauthored by he and his wife, Gem.

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

6 months 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

6 months 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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S3E9 – Alan Fadling – The spiritual practice of downward mobility

6 months 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.

6 months 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

7 months 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.

7 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

7 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

7 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.

8 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.

8 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

8 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.

9 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.

9 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

10 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

10 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

10 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)

10 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

10 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?

11 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

11 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

11 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.

11 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!

12 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

12 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

12 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

1 year 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

1 year 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?