Pastors and Preachers

By Matt Adair and Tal Prince

What's Pastors and Preachers about?

Pastors and Preachers exists to help you enjoy living faithfully and leading fruitfully. Join hosts Matt Adair and Tal Prince as they talk about critical issues facing ministry leaders from their perspective as a pastor (Matt) and therapist (Tal).

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Pastors and Preachers episodes:

07.08.2019
10 Lessons From Our First 100 Episodes
On this episode, Matt and Tal share 10 lessons from the first 100 episodes of the podcast.
07.01.2019
Success Path Step 11 & 12: Finishing Well
On this episode, Matt and Tal wrap up their series on the Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders embrace the true meaning of their lives and leave behind a legacy of generosity.
06.24.2019
Success Path Step 10: Trust
SUCCESS PATH STEP 10: TRUST // On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders work hard to build, maintain and rebuild trust with others as they trust God with...
06.17.2019
Success Path Step 9: Integrity
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders live with integrity as they respond to the challenges and uncertainties of life and leadership.
06.10.2019
Success Path Step 8: Commitment
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders commit to making amends relationally and choosing to do the next right thing.
06.03.2019
Missing Pieces To The Puzzle
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the importance of dealing with our wounds and weaknesses as we wrestle with the reality of habitual sin. If you’ve wondered why it’s so hard for you and the people you love...
05.27.2019
Darrin Patrick
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk with Darrin Patrick, Teaching Pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, SC. Darrin shares his story of redemption and lessons that any pastor can apply to their own journey.
05.20.2019
Success Path Step 7: Courage
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders understand and embrace the risks of living courageously.
05.13.2019
Success Path Step 6: Honesty
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders live and tell the truth about areas of their life that must improve.
05.06.2019
Success Path Step 5: Openness
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders find people they can trust to help them process their secrets and wrongdoings.
04.29.2019
Five Secrets of Leadership Development
On this episode, Matt shares 5 lessons that he’s learned from helping more than 100 churches build their leadership development system. If you need more of the right leaders, want to maximize the potential of your church or need to...
04.22.2019
Success Path Step 4: Responsibility
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders take time to walk through the closets of their life and take inventory of life’s events and what we’ve done to...
04.15.2019
Success Path Step 3: Spirituality
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Healthy leaders trust God with the details and difficulties of their lives; how is that possible when your life is in free-fall?
04.08.2019
Success Path Step 2: Awareness
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the next step in their Five Factors Success Path. Once we accept that things aren’t the way they’re supposed to be, what does it take to find sanity and live in light...
04.01.2019
Leadership Lessons from a Beach House
On this episode, Matt shares some lessons from a recent trip with his wife and other church leaders to Charleston, SC. Covering everything from church staffing to emotional intelligence to the importance of self care, join the conversation and keep...
03.25.2019
Success Path Step 1: Acceptance
On this episode, Matt and Tal continue their work through the Five Factors Success Path as they talk about how to develop Acceptance, the self-awareness that parts of life are out of control and you can’t fix it on your...
03.18.2019
The Secret To Life
On this episode, Matt and Tal begin a series through their Five Factors Framework by talking about the stress we face as leaders, the choice we have to make about how we resolve that stress, and the high stakes of...
03.11.2019
Platforms Plagiarism People and Power
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the impact of online anger and a better way to lead people towards a life of mercy and justice. Plus, they discuss plagiarism in preaching and how to develop women leaders in...
03.04.2019
MY PHONE BROKE MY BRAIN
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about why our smartphones are breaking our brains. Plus, some tips on recovering from a bad sermon and helping other leaders take ownership of what’s happening in our churches.
02.25.2019
Becoming Better Preachers
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about how they think about preaching, who has influenced their preaching and what they’re working to improve in their preaching.
02.18.2019
Pastors and Sexuality
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about recent events that expose deep problems in the sexuality of pastors and encourage each of us to recover healthy habits in all of our relationships.
02.11.2019
Lament, Leadership Failures and the Mission of God
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the change every leader has to make to lead their church and themselves through seasons of failure or uncertainty.
02.04.2019
Pastors and Suicide
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the primary causes of suicide and the steps to take if you have suicidal thoughts.
01.28.2019
Can You Care (Equally) For Numbers And Souls?
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about the limits of willpower, what can happen when we focus our energy on growing our church and the reality of trauma in the lives of our people.
01.21.2019
This Is The Hardest Week Of Ministry I've Ever Had
On this episode, Tal talks with Matt about “the hardest week of ministry” that Matt has had in twenty years of work as a pastor.
01.14.2019
Pastor Scott Sauls on An Irresistible Faith
On this episode, Matt talks with Scott Sauls about his book, “Irresistible Faith: Becoming The Kind Of Christian The World Can’t Resist”
01.07.2019
Should Churches Cancel Worship Gatherings?
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about whether churches should cancel worship gatherings, how pastors build trust in their churches and community, and this week’s ‘Ask A Coach’ question will help you improve your leadership meetings.
12.31.2018
Dr. Thomas Beavers
Tal sits down with Dr. Thomas Beavers of New Rising Star Church in Birmingham, AL about growing up as an African-American in a largely white context, his reaction to a recent mall shooting in Birmingham and his holistic vision for...
12.24.2018
Better Than The Orange In Your Stocking...
Matt and Tal talk about what Chance the Rapper’s sabbatical reminds us about church leadership. Plus, the importance of embracing your limits and what to do when you feel anxiety during Christmas vacation.
12.17.2018
Make Advent Political Again
Matt and Tal talk about the surprising reason why leaders hide abuse in their church. Plus, recovering politics during Advent and the importance of goal setting for 2019.
12.10.2018
So This Is Christmas...
Matt and Tal talk about what Christmas should look like for followers of Jesus. Plus, anxiety in a world of freelancing and side hustles.
12.03.2018
Was John Chau A Fool?
Matt and Tal talk about John Chau’s death and what pastors can learn from it. And they talk about the usefulness of Advent and three ways to do topical preaching
11.30.2018
Don't Eat All The Christmas Cookies...
Matt talks with Dr. Jade Teta about the impact of poor eating and exercise habits and an easy-to-use plan for taking care of yourself during the holidays.
11.26.2018
What’s Causing The Sex Recession?
Matt and Tal talk about why unmarried people are having sex less frequently and how that shapes our work as pastors and preachers. They also talk about discipling children and students and provide perspective on a better way to preach...
11.19.2018
Why Are Women Leaving The Church?
Matt and Tal talk about the subtle impact that the #metoo movement is having in local churches, as well as the reality of digital church and how to fight for gratitude when your job feels thankless.
11.12.2018
When God Tells You To Stop Being A Pastor
Matt and Tal tell the story of how they transitioned roles as a pastor (Matt) and away from being a pastor (Tal) and the big lesson they learned in the process.
11.05.2018
When God Tells You To Become A Pastor
Matt and Tal tell the story of how they became pastors and talk about how God convinces someone they are a pastor.
10.29.2018
Spiritual Origin Stories
Matt and Tal tell the story of how they became followers of Jesus and talk about the impact of doctrine on discipleship.
10.22.2018
How To Achieve Your Best Goal
Matt walks you through the four-part plan he’s used to help hundreds of pastors and preachers consistent achieve the goals they set for themselves and for their church.
10.15.2018
How To Clarify Your Best Goal
Matt shows you how to measure what matters and how to grab your copy of our How To Clarify Your Best Goal worksheet.
10.08.2018
Your Best Goal
Matt shows you how to focus on work that matters most, and how to grab your copy of our Your Best Goal worksheet
10.01.2018
For Pastors and Preachers
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk about where the podcast is headed, starting with next week’s episode.
09.24.2018
Mailbag: Weird Prayers, Prayer Walks and What Would Jesus Pray
On this episode, Matt and Tal answer the most common questions they get from pastors and preachers about prayer.
09.17.2018
How To Pray For Your Church
On this episode, Matt and Tal help you build a plan for praying for the people in your church.
09.10.2018
What Sex Teaches Pastors About Prayer
On this episode, Matt and Tal talk what happens in our churches when pastors don’t pray for their people.
09.03.2018
Five Reasons Pastors Don’t Pray
Most pastors only spend a few minutes in prayer each day. Let’s talk about why that’s true and how to change.
08.27.2018
10 Questions Smart Leaders Ask About Coaching
On this episode, Matt and Tal answer questions about how to get the most from your relationship with a coach, as well as questions about their Five Factors Coaching program.
08.20.2018
The Secret of Great Coaching
On this episode, Matt and Tal discuss three distinguishing marks of a great coach. Oh, and there’s a special invitation waiting for you at the end of the episode.
08.13.2018
How To Find The Right Coach For You
On this episode, Matt and Tal discuss various approaches to coaching and which one is right for you as a leader.
08.10.2018
Pastor, Are You The Next Bill Hybels?
To help church leaders evaluate blind spots that ruin...everything

What's Pastors and Preachers about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pastors and Preachers episodes:

10 Lessons From Our First 100 Episodes

Success Path Step 11 & 12: Finishing Well

Success Path Step 10: Trust

Success Path Step 9: Integrity

Success Path Step 8: Commitment

Missing Pieces To The Puzzle

Darrin Patrick

Success Path Step 7: Courage

Success Path Step 6: Honesty

Success Path Step 5: Openness

Five Secrets of Leadership Development

Success Path Step 4: Responsibility

Success Path Step 3: Spirituality

Success Path Step 2: Awareness

Leadership Lessons from a Beach House

Success Path Step 1: Acceptance

The Secret To Life

Platforms Plagiarism People and Power

MY PHONE BROKE MY BRAIN

Becoming Better Preachers

Pastors and Sexuality

Lament, Leadership Failures and the Mission of God

Pastors and Suicide

Can You Care (Equally) For Numbers And Souls?

This Is The Hardest Week Of Ministry I've Ever Had

Pastor Scott Sauls on An Irresistible Faith

Should Churches Cancel Worship Gatherings?

Dr. Thomas Beavers

Better Than The Orange In Your Stocking...

Make Advent Political Again

So This Is Christmas...

Was John Chau A Fool?

Don't Eat All The Christmas Cookies...

What’s Causing The Sex Recession?

Why Are Women Leaving The Church?

When God Tells You To Stop Being A Pastor

When God Tells You To Become A Pastor

Spiritual Origin Stories

How To Achieve Your Best Goal

How To Clarify Your Best Goal

Your Best Goal

For Pastors and Preachers

Mailbag: Weird Prayers, Prayer Walks and What Would Jesus Pray

How To Pray For Your Church

What Sex Teaches Pastors About Prayer

Five Reasons Pastors Don’t Pray

10 Questions Smart Leaders Ask About Coaching

The Secret of Great Coaching

How To Find The Right Coach For You

Pastor, Are You The Next Bill Hybels?