Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.

Episodes

On Church-Disrupting Protests (Ep. 317)

January 27, 2026 • 21 mins

How should christians think about protests that stop church services?
Mark and Jonathan talk about the recent disruption that happened at St. Paul Church.

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On What’s the Most Important Thing About a Church (Ep. 316)

January 20, 2026 • 41 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to Jimmy Scroggins about similarities and difference on how 9Marks' principle apply in a mega church context.

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On Reviewing the Year 2025 (Ep. 315)

December 10, 2025 • 22 mins

Mark and Jonathan sit down and review this past year by talking about the transition and sharing a top 10 list of things 9Marks did.

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On Fighting Boredom and Repetition (Ep. 314)

December 2, 2025 • 22 mins

How should people in ministry relate to boredom and the nature of repetition? Mark and Jonathan talk about the good and the concerns on how we relate to those things.

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On How to Talk to the Church about the Budget (Ep. 313)

November 25, 2025 • 31 mins

As a pastor, talking to the church about money and the budget could be difficult for several reasons. In this episode Jonathan and Mark talk to Jamie Dunlop about his experience when he talks to the church about the budget.

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On Weddings (Ep. 312)

November 18, 2025 • 26 mins

Does the Bible require pastors to officiate weddings? How should we think about christian marriage ceremonies? In this episode Mark and Jonathan discuss the practice of weddings.

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On The Ordinances (Ep. 311)

November 3, 2025 • 30 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk with Taylor Hartley on the new issue of Church Matters and on the Ordinances.

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On Congregationalism (Ep. 310)

October 14, 2025 • 27 mins

Finally! After 300 episodes we cover the topic of Congregationalism. Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical evidence and its helpfulness for the life of the church

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On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 309)

October 7, 2025 • 31 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to Aaron and Harshit about their book Prioritizing Missions in the Church and how important it is for the life of the church.

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On Christianity in Brazil (Ep. 308)

September 30, 2025 • 25 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to Vinicius Musselman Pimentel about christianity in Brazil and book publishing.

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On Prison Ministry (Ep. 307)

September 23, 2025 • 47 mins

How is prison ministry done and how does it connect to the local church? Can you have a church inside of a prison? Jonathan Leeman interviews Jamey Norman and Sean DeMars.

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On the Africa Statement on the Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology (Ep. 306)

September 16, 2025 • 28 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to John Musyimi about the release and the content of the Africa Statement on Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology.

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On Christianity in Lebanon (Ep. 305)

September 9, 2025 • 28 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to Issam about the state of Christianity in Lebanon.

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On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 304)

September 2, 2025 • 28 mins

Mark and Jonathan interview John Folmar and Scott Logsdon on their new Church-Centered Missions book Prioritizing the Church in Missions.

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On Pastors Loving Their Wives Well (Ep. 303)

August 26, 2025 • 36 mins

Mark and Jonathan talk to Zach and Garrett on how they seek to love their wives well while pastoring their churches.

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On Remembering John MacArthur (Ep. 302)

August 19, 2025 • 32 mins

On this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan asks Mark about his friendship with John MacArthur.

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On Selecting the Winners for the 300th Giveaway

June 3, 2025 • 1 min

Jonathan selects two winners for the 300th episode giveaway!

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On Christianity in France (Ep. 301)

May 27, 2025 • 25 mins

In the last few decades France has become more secular. In this episode, Mark and Jonathan interview pastor Matthieu Giralt about the state of Christianity and his personal church experience.

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On Your Questions - Celebrating 300 Episodes

May 20, 2025 • 44 mins

To celebrate the 300th episode milestone, Mark and Jonathan answer some of the questions that were submitted by the community.

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On Growing Up in a "Christian" Colony (Ep. 299)

May 13, 2025 • 33 mins

There are many "Christians"communities out there, but do they proclaim the biblical gospel? Mark and Jonathan talk to Josh Waldner who grew up in a Hutterites colony.

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Episodes

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On Reviewing the Year 2025 (Ep. 315)

On Fighting Boredom and Repetition (Ep. 314)

On How to Talk to the Church about the Budget (Ep. 313)

On Weddings (Ep. 312)

On The Ordinances (Ep. 311)

On Congregationalism (Ep. 310)

On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 309)

On Christianity in Brazil (Ep. 308)

On Prison Ministry (Ep. 307)

On the Africa Statement on the Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology (Ep. 306)

On Christianity in Lebanon (Ep. 305)

On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 304)

On Pastors Loving Their Wives Well (Ep. 303)

On Remembering John MacArthur (Ep. 302)

On Selecting the Winners for the 300th Giveaway

On Christianity in France (Ep. 301)

On Your Questions - Celebrating 300 Episodes

On Growing Up in a "Christian" Colony (Ep. 299)

Popular Podcasts

On Church-Disrupting Protests (Ep. 317)

On What’s the Most Important Thing About a Church (Ep. 316)