Book Renderings

"Two of God's greatest gifts this side of heaven are marriage and family."  "To lead you must set and example worth following.  To lead as a man or pastor, you need to follow the example of Jesus (1Cor. 11:1) as a shepherd and servant."

Join us as we discuss what it means for a man, pastor or otherwise, to shepherd his family well. 

"Preaching is God's appointed means to strengthen the church and save the lost.  In every generation, the church needs pastors who preach with courage and fervency, who view preaching as the center of their ministry.  Indeed, for the pastor, preaching is priority number one."

Join us as we discuss preaching and it's importance in growing the church.

Pastors are those who've responded to the call of God for a holy ambition, and they are absolutely convinced that there is nothing else the world needs - but the truth of God.

Join us as we discuss the importance of theology for every pastor. 

"Church history is the story of how God raised up shepherds and scholars, pastors and missionaries, and through the power of His providence delivered them from bondage to blessing." 

The study of the past can give us insight for the present and hope for the future.

Join us as we discuss the importance of Biblical knowledge and history, which reminds us who we are and whose we are. 

Evangelism is mandatory for every Christian and the pastor should model evangelism for his congregation.    Join us as we discuss this topic and share some great ways for pastors and others to be more evangelistic. 

40% of the worlds population has not heard the gospel or has very limited access to it.  The pastor sets the tone within his church for the missional focus of getting the gospel to that 40%.  Join Justin and I as we discuss the importance and the means of making sure the church has an understanding of missions and how they can be involved in the spread of the gospel. 

Leaders are characterized by something visible and influential to others.  Pastors - as leaders - must be characterized by Christ and reflect Him to others.  Any sway from complete conformity to Jesus weakens and threatens the pastors leadership.  Join Justin and I as we discuss the necessity for pastors to reflect Christ and the 7 practices which can help them do that. 

Donald Whitney says, "Not every man of God is a pastor, but every pastor must be a man of God."  That is so true! 

Join Justin, Greg, and I as we talk through what it means to be a man of God and the importance every pastor has to pursue and model Christlikeness.

In this edition Justin and I are joined by Dr. Jason Allen, President of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Editor of Portraits of a Pastor which we've just completed covering on the podcast. Each of the "portraits" presented in the book are vitally important for every pastor today - but listen as Dr. Allen breaks those down a little more and helps us to prioritize the most important of those portraits. 

Scripture presents the Christian with several "habits of devotion" which the Holy Spirit uses to lead the Christian toward that which should be the aim of every Christian - godliness. 

Join Justin and I as we begin our discussion of this great book on habits which should be part of every Christian's life. 

"No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God's Word.  Nothing can substitute for it." Donald Whitney writes with great conviction as he voices simple yet absolute truths from Scripture concerning the Christian life.  His focus on application provides the challenge which every believer needs to push themselves toward the devotion and discipline necessary for spiritual growth. 

In this 3rd chapter of Dr. Whitney's book, he focuses on the importance of Bible memorization and meditation - with several suggested methods for starting this "discipline to the means" of growing in godliness.  Join Justin and I as we discuss these indispensable disciplines of the Christian life. 

Prayer is the natural outcome for the Christian who spends time in the Word, meditating on it with the intention of application.  Join Jim, Justin, and Greg as they walk through this vital spiritual discipline which is absolutely necessary for a believer to grow in godliness and Christlikeness. 

Worship - both private and public - is a primary discipline of the one who truly loves God and is thankful for who God is and all He has done.  Join Jim and Justin as they discuss this topic which many church goers have an opinion on. 

Every Christian has the responsibility to witness to others.  Yet, most Christians don't witness because of fear.  That's the reason every Christian must discipline themselves to grow spiritually through Bible intake, prayer, and worship - so they can become the witnesses God desires them to be.  Join us as we discuss the importance of evangelism.

Recently Justin and I had the opportunity to be joined by Dr. Whitney.  Our conversation was encouraging, and we believe helpful for each believer - pastor and layman alike - as they strive to increase their pursuit of God and godliness through the spiritual disciplines outlined for us in Scripture.

Service is the result in being truly saved and led by the Holy Spirit.  Our service is expected by God - for His glory and honor - and comes in all shapes and sizes.  Join us as we discuss  what it means to serve in the body of Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Stewardship is the God given responsibility to manage all God has given to us.  Learning to manage well only comes with experience.  Join the guys as they discuss this highly important topic. 

"Fasting is the most feared and misunderstood of all the Spiritual Disciplines...No Christian should ignore fasting's benefits in the disciplined pursuit of a Christlike life."

Join Jim, Justin, and Dr. Greg as they discuss this seeming "lost" discipline and ways to practice it with meaning and rewards.