Main Topic: Listener Feedback and Questions [Author: Tim Lucas] For this episode we decided to make YOU the special guest. That’s right! We went through some FaceBook posts, some emails, read the best ones and responded to some of the questions you had. We have had substantial growth in listnership over the last month and … Continue reading "“Listener Feedback and Questions” – BTPP 019"

Main Topic: Interview with Nate Thompson [Author: Tim Lucas] Nate Thompson is the co-founder of Man UP Adventures an organization that uses wilderness adventures to teach men to embrace Biblical Masculinity.   A man up adventure is 3 days 4 nights in the wilderness full of physical challenges, experiential learning, intimate campfires, inspired instruction and bonding with other men … Continue reading "“Man UP – interview with Nate Thompson” – BTPP 018"

Main Topic: Interview with Josh McElhaney [Author: Tim Lucas] Josh McElhaney is Pastor of Life Church in Tyler Texas, and author of the book “A King In A Cave“. Josh didn’t have the “textbook” upbringing as a minister’s kid with no adversity in life, with a direct path to preaching by the age of 16. I don’t … Continue reading "“A King In A Cave – interview with Josh McElhaney” – BTPP 017"

Main Topic: Interview with Brandon Mocas [Author: Tim Lucas] Recently, we had full-time evangelist Brandon Mocas at our church here in San Diego. It was very obvious from his preaching that he had spent more time in prayer than he did in “sermon prep”. That is not to say that his sermon didn’t sound prepared, but … Continue reading "“Brandon Mocas Interview” – BTPP 016"

Main Topic: Physical Health for Ministers [Author: Tim Lucas] Ministers are notorious for neglecting their physical self. It is almost a common joke; the overweight preacher.  But apparently it’s not just a stereotype. In 2002 according to Pulpit Pew Research 76% of ministers were overweight or obese. The problem though is not simply a weight issue. Certainly … Continue reading "“What About My Body?” – BTPP 015"

Main Topic: Finding Ministry Opportunities Pt 2 [Author: Tim Lucas] We spent quite a bit of time in last episode talking about the unrealistic expectation of getting paid to minister early in your ministry.  This week we start the continuation of our discussion by talking about tips for for when you actually do get asked to preach. First thing, … Continue reading "“Finding Ministry Opportunities” Pt 2 – BTPP 014"

Main Topic: Finding Ministry Opportunities Pt 1 [Author: Tim Lucas] In Nigel’s recent travels as an evangelist a common concern among ministers has been that they have talented young people who refuse to do the work of ministry unless they are paid. When I heard this I was absolutely floored. I have never heard anyone say … Continue reading "“Finding Ministry Opportunities” Pt 1 – BTPP 013"

Interview: Pastor Dallas Brock Great interview with Home Missionary Pastor Dallas Brock from Portland Oregon.  Will post more detailed show notes in future.

Main Topic: Bible School’s Effect On Us 3:09 How each of us ended up at Apostolic Bible Institute 3:09 – Nigel 8:49 – Ryan 16:58 – Tim —Some of the benefits of going to Bible School— 21:00 Friendships – While I am so against networking for the sake of “getting ahead”, there is so much value in … Continue reading "“Bible School’s Effect On Us” – BTPP 011"

Main Topic: Fighting the Flesh 1:05 We have three enemies of our soul 1) Satan 2) The World 3) Our Flesh 2:23 Flesh is defined not as our physical body, but rather as our human sinful nature. 5:47 Because of our prevailing culture, it can be hard for us in the western world to accept that … Continue reading "“Fighting the Flesh” – BTPP 010"