Am I Called

Am I Called

In the Am I Called? podcast, Dave Harvey discusses the issue of pastoral calling and pastoral leadership with key evangelical leaders.

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August 10, 2018 31 mins

What Women Wish Their Pastors Knew About Women (Pt. 2)

On this new episode, Dave is joined by Trillia Newbell. Trillia currently serves as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. She is also a wife, a mother, and the author of several books including her most recent release, God’s Very Good Idea.  

Dave and Trillia unpack certain cultur...

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For today’s “Calling Question”, Dave addresses the tension the preacher confronts each week of preparing the heart to preach before the Audience of One while also preparing to preach to people.

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15 Things Seminary Couldn’t Teach Me

Today, Dave is joined by Collin Hansen. Collin is an author, the Chief Editorial Director at The Gospel Coalition, and he is an old friend of the AIC Podcast!

While many of us have had the privilege of attending seminary, we also had a steep learning curve upon leaving seminary and entering into vocational ministry. There was much that seminary didn’t prepare us for!

To dis...

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Dave and Jamin are joined today by Bland Mason. Bland is a church planter; the pastor of City on A Hill in Boston, Massachusetts; and the chaplain for the Red Sox.

Beginning with Bland's conversion and his early years in pastoral ministry, the conversation glides through training church planters, pastoring an educated congregation, doing Kingdom work as a pastor, and his call to be a baseball chaplain. 

SPOILER ALERT...

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Sex, Pleasure, Paradise, & Pastoral Ministry

Today we are joined by Dave’s long time friend and the first person to ever join us on the AIC Podcast–Paul David Tripp. Paul is a well-known author, speaker, and pastor-counselor. His has written many books including Dangerous Calling, New Morning Mercies, and his newly released, Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin D...

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“The Relevance of Radio, the Story of Family Life, and How To Do An Effective Interview”

Dave is joined by well-known radio hosts, Bob Lepine. Bob is the co-host alongside Dennis Rainey for Family Life Radio. He is also the church planter of Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In this packed episode, Bob tells of his journey towards his job at Family Life Radio and how their vision is to provide Marriage...

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For today’s “Calling Question”, Dave provides insights for pastors on how to handle this difficult-but-consistent-problem that leaders face in providing meaningful help to troubled marriages.

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April 12, 2018 48 mins

 “What Women Wish Their Pastor’s Knew About Women.”

This is one you won’t want to miss!  On this episode, Elyse Fitzpatrick–a well-known author (Give Them Grace, Because He Loves Me, Home, and the newly released, Finding the Love of Jesus From Genesis to Revelation), speaker, wife and mom talks to Dave about the #Metoo Movement, women’s voices in the local church, and how past...

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The Surprising Connection Between Community and Longevity.

On today’s episode, Dave and Pete Greasley– the pastor of Christchurch in Newport, Wales– discuss the connection between pastors being in intimate community and their perseverance in long-term pastoral ministry.
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Surprises in pastoring Millenials, Gen X-er’s and Boomers

We are joined by our good friend, Pete Greasley. For those who might be new to the podcast, Pete is the pastor of Christchurch in Newport, Wales where he has served for 23 years. We have had the privilege of having him on the podcast twice before and are excited to have him back!   Pete and Dave discuss what it means to be specifically aware of generational charac...
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Introducing A Titan of Practical Theology, Richard Baxter!

Todd Augustine returns to discuss Richard Baxter’s ministry in greater detail. Todd served as Pastor of Congregational Life at College Church, Wheaton. IL and now lives in Naples where he is the Pastor of Covenant Church–a PCA Presbyterian congregation.

In this episode, Dave and Todd dive into Baxter’s practical outworking of the theology he held to s...

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Why Every Church Leader Should Know the Puritans and Pastor Richard Baxter!

On this new episode, Dave sits down with Todd Augustine to talk about the amazing ministry of Puritan Richard Baxter. Todd served as Pastor of Congregational Life at College Church, Wheaton. IL and now lives in Naples where he is the Pastor of Covenant Church–a PCA Presbyterian congregation. 

The discussion begins with Todd’s story, his unl...

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Dave and Jamin provide insight and answers to this question through presenting particular events where growth and humility can be displayed.  As they wrap up, they give a beautifull reminder that “humility nourishes your soul."
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What does it look like to for an acclaimed hip-hop artist to become a pastor and make much of Jesus? 

On today’s episode, Dave and Jamin are joined by Trip Lee. Trip Lee is a hip-hop artist with Reach Records, an author, and a pastor at Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, GA.

Trip starts off by discussing his upbringing and how the Lord brought him to where he is as both an artist and a pastor. From there, Dave, Jamin, and Tr...

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What do music, writing, preaching, and social media have in common?   Dave and Jamin are joined on this episode by Ronnie Martin. Ronnie is a pastor, church planter, and author (“Stop Your Complaining”, "Finding God in the Dark", and “The Bridezilla of Christ’’), but before that, Ronnie spent his time as a touring musician in the band known as Joy Electric.    The conversation begins wit...
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Is a pastor unsuccessful if he moves on to another position?

Dave and Jamin are joined on this episode by JR Vassar. JR is a former planter in New York City who now pastors Church at the Cross in Grapevine, TX. Once the pastor of a thriving church with two campuses, JR felt called to step down from his position as Lead Pastor and move for the health of his family. 

Following this background story, Dave, Jamin, and JR leap into...

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What is the Holy Spirit’s role in preaching and how did Charles Spurgeon experience the Spirit? On today’s episode, Dave and Jamin have the wonderful opportunity of speaking with Zack Eswine. Zack is the Pastor of Riverside Church in Webster Groves, MO as well as the Director of Homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books including “The Imperfect Pastor”, “Spurgeon&rs...

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For individuals in ministry, or who aspire to ministry, there can be a variety of temptations and stumbling blocks that they may find themselves facing throughout their journey. On this episode, Dave and Stephen discuss the common areas of struggle for leaders and pastors, both young and old, and provide insight on how to avoid those potential pitfalls.

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On this episode, Dave Harvey and Stephen Altrogge are joined by Dr. Dan Allender. Dr. Allender is the Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School as well as the author of To Be Told, Leading With a Limp, and Healing the Wounded Heart. Topics discussed include leadership, counseling for sexual abuse, and living in joy because of Christ’s work.   If you’ve never heard an interview with Dan...
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When a pastor decides it is time to leave his current church, there are a variety of temptations and problems that he can be faced with. On this episode, Dave Harvey and Stephen Altrogge sit down to discuss what they feel is the best way to leave so that the pastor is considering the church and leaders, the congregation is respected, and God is honored.

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