For the Church Podcast
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Episode 183: Justin Buzzard on Ministry in Silicon Valley
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, we continue an occasional series on diverse missional contexts, as Jared Wilson interviews church planter and author Justin Buzzard about gospel ministry in the Silicon Valley of California.
Episode 182: Having Difficult Conversations
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about having those hard conversations we love to avoid with friends, family, and fellow church members.
Episode 181: Jason K. Allen on the MBTS Turnaround
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Seminary, on the occasion of his 10th anniversary at the seminary and his new book Turnaround, laying out the leadership principles applied in the extraordinary comeback he led at the institution.
Episode 180: Brief Thoughts on Bivocational Ministry
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the challenges of a bivocational pastorate and offer some advice on navigating the ministry circumstances well.
Episode 179: Cameron Cole on Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Cameron Cole, chairman of Rooted Ministries, about the state of student ministry in American evangelicalism and what greater gospel-centrality in these ministries would look like.
Episode 179: Cameron Cole on Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry
Episode 178: Spitballing on Cultural Engagement
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the tricky issue of the church "engaging the culture." What should that look like? What should it not? From participation in Halloween to navigating cultural artifacts like movies, music, or even politics, what are some ways Christians should think about such things?
Episode 178: Spitballing on Cultural Engagment
Episode 177: Brant Hansen on The Men We Need
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with radio host and author Brant Hansen about Christian manhood -- its problems and promise -- about godly ambition, toxic masculinity, and the like, as well as Asperger's, mission, and more.
Episode 177: Brant Hansen on The Men We Need
Episode 176: Raising Kids Who Love Jesus
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the discipleship of children, from family worship tips to church engagement and beyond.
Episode 175: Geoff Chang on Spurgeon the Pastor
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with his MBTS colleague Dr. Geoff Chang, professor of church history and curator of the Spurgeon Library, about his new book on Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, implications for megachurches, and more.
Episode 175: Geoff Chang on Spurgeon the Pastor
Episode 174: FTC Mailbag Episode
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson open up the mailbag for another round of listener-submitted topics and questions, including: whether pastors are held to a higher standard, whether should disqualified leaders have their books removed, finding a rhythm for pastoral visitation, and more.
Episode 173: Ronni Kurtz on Fruitful Theology
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with friend and former co-host of the podcast Dr. Ronni Kurtz about his new book connecting the life of the mind to the life of the soul.
Episode 173: Ronni Kurtz on Fruitful Theology
Episode 172: Preacher Pet Peeves
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss some things preachers do they wish they wouldn't (and a few things they're glad they do).
Episode 172: Preacher Pet Peeves
Episode 171: Sexual Purity in an Impure Age
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss pursuing holiness in the area of sexuality while the world around us seems to be on fire with impurity and temptation.
Episode 171: Sexual Purity in an Impure Age
Episode 170: Dean Inserra on What’s Wrong with Purity Culture
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Dean Inserra chat about Dean's new book, "Pure: Why the Bible's Plan for Sexuality isn't Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive."
Episode 170: Dean Inserra on What's Wrong with Purity Culture
Episode 169: Worship Leader Pet Peeves
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss things worship leaders do that they wish they wouldn't (and a few things they're glad they do).
Episode 169: Worship Leader Pet Peeves
Episode 168: Chris Martin on The Real Cost of Social Media
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Chris Martin, author of the new book, "Terms of Service," about the promise and peril of social media.
Episode 168: Chris Martin on The Real Cost of Social Media
Episode 167: The Right Kind of Seeker Sensitivity
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss seeker sensitivity in a church. Is it ever okay? How and why?
Episode 167: The Right Kind of Seeker Sensitivity
Episode 166: Jonathan Dodson on The Unwavering Pastor
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Jonathan Dodson about his new book, "The Unwavering Pastor", and how ministry leaders can navigate this strange and trying new season with grace and endurance.
Episode 166: Jonathan Dodson on The Unwavering Pastor
Episode 165: Knowing God’s Will for Your Life
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how a Christian can know God's will for their life.
Episode 165: Knowing God's Will for Your Life
Episode 164: Thomas Kidd on the Fascinating Case of Thomas Jefferson
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with historian Dr. Thomas Kidd about his new biography of Thomas Jefferson, helping us separate fact from fiction in Jefferson's life and spirituality.