Mad Pastors
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -The honest podcast for honest pastors
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(Mis)Understanding Baptism
April 13, 2022 21:28 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWelcome back to the Mad Pastors Podcast! In today's episode Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article written by Ian discussing the Scriptural reasons for baptism. Why are we baptized? Why should we understand? What do the Pastors have to say about it? You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/baptism
Spiritual Gaslighting
April 06, 2022 20:18 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTo kick off season 3 Michael and Ian are discussing an original G6 Allies article about spiritual gaslighting. What is it? Who does it? How do the guys handle it? You can find the original article here: https://www.g6allies.com/read/spiritu...
Is the Evangelical Church Breaking Apart?
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 27.4 MBPeter Wehner’s recent article suggests it is. A primary reason is because the church has made its political preferences indistinguishable from its theological commitments. Join the Mad Pastors as they weigh in on the discussion and talk about how pastors can help their churches start to combat the political divisions that are growing in their congregations.
Let's Talk About Sex: Is the Church's Teaching About Sex Losing the Next Generation?
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBYoung Christians (18-29 years old) are attending church less frequently than ever. A recent study shows that one of the reasons for this trend is because these young adults view the church’s stance on sex to be simplistic or judgmental. How can church leaders address this issue in a way that is accepting and compassionate, without compromising their commitment to biblical teaching on sex? Let’s talk about it with the Mad Pastors!
Is the Exclusive Nature of Christianity Hurting Church Attendance?
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBOne of the stated reasons young adults are leaving the church is because of the exclusivity of the Christian faith. Claiming that Jesus is the only way to salvation doesn’t seem to sit well with 18-29 year old’s who have grown up in a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. How should pastors respond and what can we do when it comes to shepherding our people well in such a pluralistic society? Join the Mad Pastors to for a great discussion on what we can do.
Is Christianity Anti-Science?
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBOne of the reasons many young adults in America are leaving the church is because they see a growing divide between faith and science. Is it fair to say Christianity is at odds with science, or is there a better way to understand these two categories? The Mad Pastors argue that faith and science are not polar opposites, but instead complement one other. Each should be in favor of the other and we as pastors need to do a better job helping our people learn how to integrate both science and fai...
Why Gen Z is leaving the church: Is the church being over-protective?
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBA Barna study suggests one of the main reasons young people (age 18-29) are leaving the church is because the church is over-protective. That means either they see the church as anti-everything secular, ignoring real-world problems, or opposed to the music, movies, and video games these young people enjoy. If this is how America’s budding generation feels about the church, how can the church respond and what must we as mad pastors do to reach this crucial generation once again? ★ Support t...
Shallow Christianity Hurts Church Growth
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBChurch attendance is in decline in America and a number of possible explanations have been suggested. One reason why people, especially young people, are leaving the church is that churches have shifted to a watered-down gospel. Shallow Christianity was thought to attract a wider audience, but research shows it has had the opposite effect. Join the mad pastors as they talk about this trend and what we should do about it.
Help! My Church is Imploding!
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBHow should a leader respond when he realizes the church he leads is imploding? This is a common occurrence faced by too many pastors, but some practical advice may help you change the course of your ministry and once again become a thriving force in your community. The Mad Pastors offer three insights that will help any leader turn things around.
Deconstructing the Church
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBDeconstruction is a popular term. Many well-known Christian figures have recently turned away from orthodox Christianity after ‘deconstructing’ their faith. Does that mean deconstructionism is a bad thing? Or is there something deeper going on? The mad pastors offer their perspective on how we should approach deconstructionism in a productive way.
A Week Off
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.38 MBEverybody needs a week off. Even Mad Pastors! Don’t worry, we will be back! Take this time to check out some of our amazing resources for Pastor Appreciation month! Pastor’s Wives: G6Allies.com/Vibrant Pastors or Believers: G6Allies.com/GrowBox
How Should Pastors Respond to Cancel Culture?
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBBoycotting and canceling companies, individuals, and ideas are very commonplace in today’s society. Today’s podcast asks the question, what should pastors and church leaders do about it. How should we respond to it? What are the important elements we must understand if we are to teach our people about cancel culture from a biblical worldview? Join us for the conversation!
What Should I Do with Books by Pastors Who Have Had Moral Failings?
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBA common question we are asked is what to do with books, sermons, and resources created by pastors or spiritual leaders who have had a moral failing. Should we still read them? Can we still learn from them? Today's podcast offers the Mad Pastors perspective on this important topic.
Pastors and Christian Nationalism
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat is Christian Nationalism and how should pastors respond within their churches? The Mad Pastors discuss their take on this critical issue facing the church today and offer several helpful suggestions for pastors navigating the difference between healthy patriotism and dangerous nationalism.
Is Church Still a Priority?
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode of the Mad Pastors, we offer a cultural commentary on the perceived value of church in our society. Is it possible for people to attend church infrequently and still call church a priority? How do people manage their priorities and still keep Jesus at the center? Join the Mad Pastors to hear their response!
Unscripted Conversations: Developing Missional Identity
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 39 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, how do you develop your ministry's missional identity. This goes beyond a catchy mission statement to something that consumes the entirety of your church or ministry. How to do create a culture that oozes missional clarity about the thing you are most passionate about? Join u...
Unscripted: How Do You Lead When You Don't Know Where to Go?
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, how to lead your people when you aren't sure where to go or what to do? Join the mad pastors in this episode for a great conversation about an important issue that each of us face in different seasons of ministry.
Unscripted Conversations: Church Government
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss some of the types of church government. With so many variations, can we say which one is best? Join the mad pastors in this episode to hear their answer.
Unscripted Conversations: Accountability Structures
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss accountability structures for pastors. How do you ensure your pastor(s) has trustworthy people around him who have the authority to speak into the pastor's life? What systems should churches make sure they have in place to protect the pastor and the church? Today, the Mad Pastors discuss t...
Unscripted Conversations: Sacred Cows
August 04, 2021 13:09 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss sacred cows. Every church has them. What are yours? Which ones are hindering your mission and which are actually serving it? Listen in as the Mad Pastors discuss feeding and starving sacred cows!
Unscripted Conversations: When to Remove a Ministry Program
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. This week, we discuss the question, "When is it time to stop doing a ministry?" Most churches have some program or activity that needs a reboot, or just needs to go away entirely. How do you know when it is time to make that move and what are some things you need to consider in doing so? Join the Mad Pastors to...
Unscripted Conversations: Church Budgets
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Mad Pastors go off-script! No prep, no polished statements. Just two pastors talking shop about their experiences and insights on the most pressing issues facing pastoral ministry. In today's episode, Ian and Michael discuss church budgets, planning for the future, allocating resources, and increasing our faith in God’s provision.
Taking a Break Ahead of Some Cool Changes
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 8.8 MBThe Mad Pastors extend an invitation to all listeners to be a part of our upcoming series, Unscripted. Ian and Michael will be given a list of topics, by YOU, the audience and off the cuff provide some thoughts and insights gained throughout their respective ministry experiences. So submit your topics today by leaving a comment on our YouTube channel or send us an email to [email protected]. Let us know on what topics you'd like to hear our thoughts!
Are SBC Leaders More Concerned Protecting Sexual Predators Than Their Victims. PT 2
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBOne of the recent headlines coming out of the Southern Baptist Convention was a series of leaked recordings from a private meeting with some of the convention's top leaders. The Mad Pastors listen to the audio and offer insights into why the SBC is in its current situation and how all churches should respond.
Are SBC Leaders More Concerned Protecting Sexual Predators Than Their Victims. PT 1
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBThe recent Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting was shrouded in controversy, in large part due to their response to sexual abuse in their churches. The Mad Pastors weigh in on the current situation and discuss why everyone should pay attention and what all of us should do about it.
Shopkeepers or Pastors: Why are We Abandoning Our Posts!?!
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB"Pastors are abandoning their posts at an alarming rate" says pastor/theologian Eugene Peterson. In this episode the Mad Pastors discuss the opening page of Peterson's book, Working the Angles, and share some encouragement with pastors who are feeling the pressure to be religious shopkeepers instead of pastors and shepherds.
What Should We Expect From the Local Church?
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOur 50th Episode! In the final Pastoral Round Table of this series, the Mad Pastors are joined by 3 other pastors from around the country to discuss what everyone should expect from the church. What are some of the essential things your local church ought to do and how, as pastors, can we communicate that vision in a way that motivates people to join in?
What Should a Pastor Expect from His People?
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBOur second Pastoral Round Table interview! In this episode, the Mad Pastors are joined by 3 other pastors from around the country to discuss missing expectations of church members. Where do pastors too often give church people a "free pass" rather than uphold the biblical standards of living in Christian community?
What Should I Expect From a Pastor?
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBOur first Pastoral Round Table interview! In this episode, the Mad Pastors are joined by 3 other pastors from around the country to discuss unrealistic expectations of pastors. What should we expect from our pastors? And how should pastors handle the expectations that are simply too much?
Managing Expectations
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBExpectations. Some are unrealistic. Some are absent. Some are downright absurd. Part of fruitful ministry is being able to manage expectations both of yourself and your people. In this short episode, the Mad Pastors discuss some expectations they've encountered AND share some encouragement for pastors who are weary.
How G6 is Going to Change the World!
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBThe mission of G6 Allies is to help carry the burden of pastors! One of the ways we are doing that is by providing worthwhile training materials for pastors, elder teams, and other church leaders who are not enrolled in seminary but want high-quality theological education AND real-world ministry training. We are excited to introduce G6 University! A brand new way for church leaders to enhance their skills and become more of the leader their church needs! The applications of this training plat...
Red Flags: Ideal Team Players
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIn the conclusion to the Red Flags series, the Mad Pastors discuss Patrick Lencioni's powerful book The Ideal Team Player. What are the essential qualities EVERYONE on your team needs to have? Whether you are looking to hire a new role, or evaluating your existing team, you need this filter in your process.
Red Flags: When a Staff Team Isn't Aligned
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThe next installment of the Mad Pastors' series on Red Flags welcomes a new honorary mad pastor, David Doyle. David shares his insights into the warning signs when a staff team isn't aligned. Sometimes it is the church, sometimes it is the person, sometimes it is both! Listen in as they discuss how to recognize and respond to warning signs that a team is not on the same page.
Red Flags: When Hiring a Lead/Executive Pastor
April 28, 2021 13:47 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBThis week in the Mad Pastors' series on Red Flags, we talk with our newest honorary Mad Pastor, Donnie Grigg. Donnie has been both an executive pastor and a lead pastor, as well as a church planter! So we talk to him about Red Flags to recognize when looking at hiring one of these roles. Donnie brings a ton of experience to the conversation and offers practical help for all of us!
Red Flags: When Hiring a Children's Pastor
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBOne of the most important roles in a church is teaching our kiddos! Join us this week for a discussion with a seasoned children's pastor and honorary Mad Pastor, John McEuen, about some of the red flags to identify when you are looking to hire a kids pastor, as well as what to look for when interviewing with a church for this crucial role!
Red Flags: When Hiring a Worship Pastor
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBHiring a worship pastor for your church can be a tough challenge. Let's ask a worship pastor about the warning signs to recognize when hiring this important role. We welcome honorary mad pastor Brandon and Chelsea Sharp to the podcast. This ministry couple has served in various churches and bring to the conversation a lot of wisdom around the hiring process for worship pastors and their families!
Red Flags: When Hiring a Student Pastor
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBWhat are the warning signs you should look for when hiring a student pastor? Let's ask a student pastor! Join us as we welcome honorary mad pastor Steven Bell, who brings 18 years of experience with student ministry in 1 church! His longevity in student ministry gives him a unique perspective that will benefit anyone looking to hire a student pastor!
Red Flags: Ministry Volunteers
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBVolunteers are the lifeblood of church ministry. How do you recognize and respond to warning signs that tell you a volunteer is not in the healthiest place? Join the Mad Pastors for the next part of the series, Red Flags, to find out more.
Red Flags: When Church Members aren't OK
March 24, 2021 13:14 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat are the warning signs that church members aren't ok? What should you look for and how should you respond when you recognize signs of trouble? The Mad Pastors welcome guest Dr. James Hawkins, a licensed counselor and seasoned ministry professional to discuss red flags in the church.
Red Flags: When Your Pastor Isn't OK
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWhat are the warning signs that your pastor isn't ok? What should you look for and how should you respond when you recognize signs of trouble? The Mad Pastors welcome guest Dr. James Hawkins, a licensed counselor and seasoned ministry professional to discuss pastoral red flags.
Red Flags When Deciding a Pastor's Future
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBFiring a Pastor should never be an easy decision. What are some of the warning signs that a pastor needs to go, and how should we go about that process? Join the Mad Pastors as they discuss both when to fire a pastor and how to do it in a Biblical way.
Red Flags
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBKicking off a new series, the Mad Pastors discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to RED FLAGS. What warning signs in ministry do you need to pay attention to and what questions can we ask ourselves to help us navigate them better? Tune in now to join the conversation!
Faith, Sports, and Discipleship: Pt 4 - Worship
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBShould Christians think differently about sport than non-Christians? We don't often think about sport and worship being two things that intersect, but in this episode the Mad Pastors discuss how sports can actually be a means of worship. Plus, 3 important lessons pastors can use to teach their people how to think about sport as a Christian.
Faith, Sports, and Discipleship: Pt 3 - Goodness
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBSport teaches us valuable lessons about things that are inherently good. In this episode, the Mad Pastors show that playfulness is one of those goods that God has hardwired into us. There is value in playing (whether it is games, sports, etc) and God wants us to play. There are lessons here we can learn that apply to personal discipleship.
Faith, Sports, and Discipleship: Pt 2 - Ourselves
February 10, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBSport teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves. In this episode, the Mad Pastors point out that what we focus on matters in both sport and life! Join now as we discuss how to think biblically about sports.
Faith, Sports, and Discipleship: Pt 1 - Morality
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBMost of us love sports, but have we taken the time to think about what sport is and how Christians should think about it? In this episode, the Mad Pastors discuss why sport is a topic worth spending time on AND how lessons we learn in sports can be applied to our discipleship.
Eliminating Burnout by Focusing on What Matters
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBFor many of us, the global pandemic has resulted in more demanding work, longer hours, higher expectations... The list could go on and on. The key to surviving ministry in our current context is to take steps to avoid letting yourself get burned out. Join the Mad Pastors in this episode where they discuss several practical ways to eliminate burnout.
How Coaching is the REAL Difference-Maker!
January 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB"Most people are looking to get their questions answered. Few people are willing to have their answers questioned." So says our guest Ben Comerford Chairman of C12 Atlanta. Coaching makes all the difference in the world. Today's episode reveals the importance of coaching and why all of us need it!
Worthwhile Networking!
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBOne of the most powerful places pastors can find community is with other pastors in their area! This episode offers some insight into why this is and why YOU should be networking with your fellow pastors!
Growth: What is it, Why It's Hard, and How You Can Do It!
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBHealthy things grow and people are no exception. Each of us ought to strive to grow, but much of the time we struggle to reach our personal growth goals. In this episode, the Mad Pastors discuss why growth matters and how YOU can do it!