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Better Pastors Podcast

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

The Better Pastor's podcast tells the stories of everyday pastors. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to one core principle... WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER! Each week we interview you--the better pastor. We dive into an array of topics from ministry practices, to finding our calling, we talk about the good, the bad, and even the ugly. You might walk away encouraged, or you might walk away with a new idea or resource, but if nothing else, you will know that you are not alone.

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Episodes

Episode 23 — Ryan Beaty

July 27, 2017 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Zac interviews Ryan Beaty. They talk about finding a wife, being a young minister, and journaling.   Connect With Ryan – [email protected] facebook.com/ryan.beaty   Stuff Ryan Mentioned Journaling Day One App Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 22 — Steve Pike

July 20, 2017 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Matt interviews Steve Pike. They talk about Church Planting, especially in the Urban O.   Connect With Steve – UrbanIslandsProject.org Facebook.com/urbanislandsproject   Stuff Steve Mentioned Wall Street Journal Fast Company Magazine NextDoor Center Church LiveGodSpeed.org   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 21 — Karolin Marakool

July 13, 2017 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Matt and Zac interview Karolin Marakool. They talk about The Iranian Revolution, Women in Ministry, and Connecting with Others.   Connect With Karolin – facebook.com/kmarakool instagram.com/karolin.mkl   Stuff Karolin Mentioned Rummikub Dingo Ate My Baby Iranian Revolution Global University AG Wordlwide Adherents Priscilla Coffey Podcast Joy Qualls Podcast Kathy Cannon Podcast Logos Accordance Drop Box Prayer of Jabez   Intro ... Read More

Zac’s Hack – Kindle Books

July 11, 2017 19:20 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

On today’s Better Pastor’s Podcast, we discuss Zac’s Hack on the Kindle reading system. Notes: Kindle Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Voyage Kindle Oasis Kindle Paperwhite Bundle David Lermy and James North is Episode 15

Episode 20 — Eric Hoke

July 06, 2017 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Matt and Zac interview Eric Hoke. They talk about church planting, gentrification, forming community in the city, and the craziest thing Eric’s ever seen on a train.   Connect With Eric – twitter.com/erichoke facebook.com/ericdavidhoke instagram.com/erichoke [email protected]   Stuff Eric Mentioned South Bronx NAMB UIP Redeemer City to City Center Church Reimagining the Examen- iOS Reimagining the Examen- Android Catcher in ... Read More

Episode 19 — Jeremiah Gibbs

June 29, 2017 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Matt and Zac interview Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs. They talk about ministry helps, creating community, and blowing things up.   Connect With Jeremiah – U Indy Summer Leadership Academy JeremiahGibbs.com   Stuff Jeremiah Mentioned – The Ugly Wall Lilly Endowment United Methodist Church USMC U Indy Calling and Clarity N.T. Wright Trilogy Simply Christian Surprised by Hope After You Believe Other ... Read More

Episode 18 — Dan Morrison

June 22, 2017 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Matt and Zac interview Lt. Ph.D. Dan Morrison. They talk about a journey toward a doctorate, the book of Revelation, and discussing difficult topics in church.   Connect With Dan – facebook.com/kerygma twitter.com/kerygma1914 instagram.com/kerygma1914 danmorrison.org/   Stuff Dan Mentioned Young Dan U. La-La Chi Alpha AGTS McMaster Divinity College Society for Pentecostal Studies ATS Theology for Life Epic of Eden Logos ... Read More

Episode 17– Dustin Williams

June 17, 2017 03:51 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

Matt and Zac interview Dustin Williams. They talk people leaving, letting the ugly out, and everyone is confused by North West.   Connect With Dustin – facebook.com/dustin.williams.391420 twitter.com/_dustinwilliams lifechurchtooele.com/   Stuff Dustin Mentioned NFL Fandom Map GracewayMedia.com Next Generation Leader   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 16 — Emily S. Hill

June 08, 2017 22:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Matt and Zac interview Emily Hill. Zac Learns how the mail work, they talk about church planting, and moving into a new city.   Connect With Emily – Instagram.com/emilyshill2 twitter.com/emilyshill2/ facebook.com/emilyshill   Stuff Emily Mentioned North Central University No Dumb Questions Toastmasters Slack The Sparrow The Children of God   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- ... Read More

Episode 15 — David Lermy

June 01, 2017 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Matt and Zac and guest host James North interview David Lermy. They talk about assimilation in churches, reading books, especially on Kindles, and overall best ministry practices.   Connect With David – facebook.com/davidmlermy twitter.com/DavidLermy leadinghappy.com   Stuff David Mentioned- Evernote The Street Lawyer Goodreads Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Voyage Lauren Graham Book Hank the Cowdog Boxcar Children   Intro Music – ... Read More

Episode 14 — Kelly Delp

May 25, 2017 20:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Matt and Zac interview Kelly Delp. They talk about copastoring, women in ministry, Christian Higher education, and much more..   Connect With Kelly – KellyDelp.com Instagram.com/KellyDelp Facebook.com/KellyDelp   Stuff Kelly Mentioned- Evangel University SAGU Denver Seminary Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Preachers on Preaching The Talent Code Bossy Pants Buffalo Wild Wings Blazing Rewards   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by ... Read More

Episode 13 — Basil Nwokolo

May 18, 2017 20:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Matt and Zac interview Basil Nwokolo. They talk about Chi Alpha, college ministry, and the Bivocational world. ALSO, we introduce Zac’s Hacks, a moment with Zac where we talk about ways to be a little agiler in a changing world.   Connect With Basil – facebook.com/basil.nwokolo.7   Stuff Basil Mentioned – Chi Alpha World Missions Summit Lousiana Tech LaTech XA ... Read More

Episode 12 — Loren Zamora

May 11, 2017 20:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Matt and Zac interview Loren Zamora. They talk about learning in ministry, being a young youth pastor, and dealing with people leaving.   Connect With Loren – facebook.com/lorenmzamora twitter.com/lorenmzamora instagram.com/lorenmzamora/ Project Sacremento   Stuff Loren Mentioned Epic Bible College  To Do App Manage Your Day-to-Day   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, ... Read More

Episode 11 — Brenton Fessler

May 04, 2017 20:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

Matt and Zac interview Brenton Fessler. They talk about church planting, faith journeys, and raising kids who stay Christians. Connect With Brenton: facebook.com/brenton.fessler instagram.com/brentonfessler Stuff Brenton Mentioned: Vanguard University Fuller Seminary Canva.com Ragamuffin Gospel Intro Music: Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music: In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 10 — James R North

April 27, 2017 20:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Matt and Zac interview James R North. They talk about ministry, relationships, and staying put. Connect With James – facebook.com/jrnorth twitter.com/jrrnorth   Stuff James Mentioned Kindle Voyage [email protected] The Alchemy Wars: The Mechanical, The Rising, The Liberation Disneyland   Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 09 — Kathy Cannon

April 20, 2017 20:30 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Matt and Zac interview Kathy Kerfoot Cannon. They talk about church planting, traditions, and being a better Christian. Connect With Kathy – facebook.com/kathymkcannon instagram.com/kathymkcannon twitter.com/kathymkcannon KathyCannon.net Sacred.Church   Stuff Kathy Mentioned Paper Bible Art Bible Wide Margin Bible Slack The Art of Pastoring Contemplative Reflections Dee Henderson     Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In ... Read More

Episode 08 — Matthew Dale Laginess

April 13, 2017 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Matt and Zac talk to Matt Laginess about church planting, different leadership, and excellence. Connect With Matt- [email protected] facebook.com/mlaginess Stuff Matt Talked about- Google Assitant (sorry iPhone users) The Hobbit Matt as a Cheerleader (top right) Beanie Baby Divorce Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS

Episode 07 — Priscilla Coffey

April 06, 2017 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Matt and Zac talk to Priscilla Coffey about children and family ministry. Connect With Priscilla- [email protected] Stuff Priscilla Talked about- Orange 252 Curriculum Planning Center The Neverending Story Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS  

Episode 06 — Joel Johnston

March 30, 2017 20:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Matt and Zac talk to Joel Johnston about Worship, Church Planting, and growing up in a Pentecostal tradition. Connect With Joel- [email protected] facebook.com/joel3johnston Stuff Joel Talked about- Rusty Lion Academy C.S. Lewis The Space Trilogy Triple Click iPhone Functions Dr. Who

Episode 05 — Emily Houser

March 23, 2017 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Matt and Zac interview Emily Houser. They talk effective ministry in a difficult location, and God’s power in prison.   Connect With Emily – smokymountaindreamcenter.org [email protected]   Stuff Emily Mentioned – Rock My Run App Book of Incorporation The Budget Building Book for Non-Profits The Life Recovery Bible Living Free Curriculum Fundraising Freedom The Little Book of Gold Lord of ... Read More

Episode 04 — Carl Johnson

March 16, 2017 20:05 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Matt and Zac interview Carl Johnson. They talk about Church Planting and Teen Challenge.   Connect with Carl- facebook.com/pastorcarldjohnson instagram.com/faithtothenations twitter.com/FTTN2017   Things Carl Mentioned- Pray as You Go Experiencing God Faith to the Nations Carl Johnson Teen Challenge

Episode 03 — Joy Qualls

March 10, 2017 23:39 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

Matt and Zac interview Dr. Joy Qualls. They talk about effective communication as pastors, especially with regards to sermons, and parables. Connect With Joy – Instagram Twitter Facebook    Stuff Joy Mentioned Biola University Vanguard University Regent University Casablanca Polyanna Epideictic Joy’s Sunday Sermon YNAB App Great Expectations Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your ... Read More

Episode 02 — Samuel Scalf

March 09, 2017 17:09 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Matt and Zac interview Samuel Scalf. They talk about education in ministry, what that looks like and how it effects ministry. They also talk about introversion and extroversion Connect With Sam – CreativeBlunder.com Facebook Instagram: @SamuelScalf Rêver Church   Things Sam Mentioned – Accordance Ben Witherington: Hebrew, James, and Jude How God Became King NT Wright and Sam Intro Music ... Read More

Episode 01 — Zac Wilkinson

March 02, 2017 21:09 - 31 minutes - 165 KB

Matt and Zac talk about loneliness and friendships in ministry, how to cultivate them, and how to maintain them in the digital age. Connect With Zac – [email protected] Zacwilkinson.com Twitter.com/zacwilkinson Facebook.com/pastorzac Things Zac mentioned you might want to look at Gordon MacDonald Slack Les Miserables Intro Music – Rockin’ Riff, by NICOLAI HEIDLAS Outro Music- In Your Robotic Heart, by ... Read More

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