In this series of interviews with honorary Mad Pastors, we discuss the "Why" of ministry. It can be very easy for pastors to lose sight of the reason behind why we do what we do. Taking Simon Sinek's work on the Golden Circle, we interview several pastors from around the country to get their perspective on why "Why" matters. In this episode, we welcome our guest Philip Nation, Vice President and Bible Publisher for Thomas Nelson Publishers.

In this series of interviews with honorary Mad Pastors, we discuss the "Why" of ministry. It can be very easy for pastors to lose sight of the reason behind why we do what we do. Taking Simon Sinek's work on the Golden Circle, we interview several pastors from around the country to get their perspective on why "Why" matters. In this episode, we welcome our guest Dave Carroll, Connection Pastor at First Baptist Church Mansfield, TX.

The "Why" of your ministry has to align with the overall story of Scripture. Listen in as we interview honorary Mad Pastor Trevor Hamaker.

In this series of interviews with honorary Mad Pastors, we discuss the "Why" of ministry. It can be very easy for pastors to lose sight of the reason behind why we do what we do. Taking Simon Sinek's work on the Golden Circle, we interview several pastors from around the country to get their perspective on why "Why" matters. In this episode, we welcome our guest John Oliver, a student pastor from LaGrange, GA.

In today's episode, the Mad Pastors introduce the next series. Based on Simon Sinek's work in his book Start With Why, we relate those valuable concepts to ministry. Join us to learn why "Why" is crucial to ministry!

How's that for a catchy title?!? In today's episode, the Mad Pastors discuss insights from a powerful book called Complex PTSD by Pete Walker. There are typically 4 responses to perceived threats that Walker calls the 4 F's. Understanding these responses will go a really long way in helping you not only navigate conflict well, but make genuine disciples in the process. What are the 4 F's? Listen now to find out!

In conflict, we give most of our attention to the moments leading up to it. We worry about what we will say, or what they will say; We fight off the nervous feeling in our gut, and just wait for the whole thing to be over. But what if the real opportunity for mutual growth comes after the initial confrontation? In this episode, the Mad Pastors talk about several principles for redeeming conflict by focusing on what to do AFTER the conflict is over.

Ignoring problems will not make them go away. In fact, oftentimes it will make them worse! Join us as we take a look at a great example from the Bible on how NOT to handle conflict!

None of us enjoys conflict, but it is something we have to deal with anyway. In this episode, we discuss the first step to developing healthy conflict - Reflection. Often times, pausing long enough to ask yourself several important questions will make all the difference. Listen now to find out what they are!

One thing every pastor and church leader is certain to encounter in the ministry - CONFLICT. Most of us don't like it, but how you handle it can make all the difference in the world. Join the conversation as we begin a new mini-series about conflict in ministry!