Monday Morning Pastor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?