Why do pastors keep showing up when ministry gets hard?
In this honest and vulnerable host recap, Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom revisit the origins of The Pastor’s Table and unpack the convictions that continue to drive the show. From painful memories to surprising grace, this episode explores why the Church is still worth loving—and leading.
🎙️ In This Episode:
- How the podcast began in a conversation over coffee
- Redeeming painful ministry memories through time and forgiveness
- The importance of talking theology in real-life spaces
- Why the Church remains central—even when it wounds us
⏱️ Timestamps:
03:00 — How this podcast started (and why)
06:00 — Working out theology with real people
11:00 — When your memory gets redeemed
18:00 — Forgiveness as the path to healing
23:00 — Finding hope after being hurt by the Church
29:00 — The surprising grace in the painful places
💡 Takeaway:
Ministry will wound you—but it will also surprise you.
Through story, theology, and the slow work of grace, The Pastor’s Table is a place to remember why we’re still here, and why the Church is still worth it.
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