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There is no denying it, preaching apocalyptic literature is tough, so why should we do it? What are the unique benefits and challenges to preaching it well? In this episode Dave, Ed, and Jeremy discuss this important genre of literature.

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In this episode of Priscilla Talk, Keri, Jenny, and Erin chat with Bev Berrus about how a church with a biblical concern for discipleship and growth can supercharge women’s spiritual lives.

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King David is on his deathbed. What does he say to his son? “Be strong. Follow the Lord and all his ways. If you don’t . . .”

Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi chat about 1 Kings 2:1–12.

Graphic: King David presenting the sceptre to Solomon, Cornelis de Vos (1601-1651)

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In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews the Whatleys about their work amongst the Moi people.

The post On Work Amongst the Moi with the Whatleys (Missions Talk, Ep. 32) appeared first on 9Marks.

Bible Talk begins a new book! In this episode, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Kings 1.

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Graphic: Bathsheba Makes an Appeal to King David, Jan van Noordt (1646)

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The post 1 Kings 1: On David’s Decline, Adonijah’s Absalomization, and Solomon’s Donkey-Shaped Pattern (Bible Talk, Ep. 111) appeared first on 9Marks.

What should you do when you disagree with your boss? Should you stay or leave? What are disagreeable philosophies of ministry? In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman talk about what you should do when you disagree with your boss.

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Counseling Talk is here!

In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews the hosts—Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell—about the what and why of Counseling Talk.

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Every pastor lives the majority of life outside the pulpit. How does it affect the preacher? How does the preacher embrace the moment they are in without it dominate the preaching? Dave, Ed, and Jeremy wrestle with the tension between life and the pulpit.

The post On Life and the Pulpit (Preachers Talk, Ep. 72) appeared first on 9Marks.

The end of 2 Samuel is odd: it portrays the king at cruising altitude and then describes his bumpy descent. What’s going on here? Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the messianic finale of 2 Samuel 23–24.

Graphic: The Angel staying the sword at the Threshing Floor of Araunah, Alfred Bell (1856)

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In this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman interview Connie Dever about children’s ministry.

Related Resources:

Books: Build on Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide to Gospel-Based Children’s Ministry by Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski

Podcast: On Children’s Ministry Part 1, with Connie Dever, On Pastoring and Parenting (with David Helm, Juan Sanchez, and Michael Lawrence)

Articles: Why a Pastor Should Care about Children’s Ministry by Ed Moore, Parenting Advice for Pastors by Ed More, Preacher, Don’t Forget to Speak to the Children by Ray Van Neste

Connie’s Book List 

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