Rural Church Renewal

By TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, & Josh MacClaren

Rural pastors helping rural churches think biblically about the local church.

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How many episodes does Rural Church Renewal have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.

Rural Church Renewal episodes:

September 12, 2024Rural Places Gaining Ground
On this episode we discuss:

Our final episode of season 4. Consider with us how God is advancing His kingdom in rural places.
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

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Twitter: @ruralpastors

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September 07, 2024How Can I Know God’s Will?
Host: TJ Freeman

Summary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct guidance from God to make decisions easier. Through recounting his own experience of deciding whether to move from Florida to Pennsylvania, he emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord, seeking counsel from others, and trusting God's plans.
Key Points:
Wisdom from Psalm 37: The more one delights in the Lord, the more their desires will be aligned to His will.

Listener Takeaways:
Talk to a trusted Christian friend or pastor about your decision and seek their guidance and wisdom.

Connect with Us:
Website: backtorurality.com
Social Media: Facebook
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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20min
August 29, 2024Why You Should Consider Manuscripting
In this episode we...
discuss why we manuscript and why we think you should try it!
What do you bring to the pulpit?
Notes?
An outline?
A manuscript?
Why manuscript?
It keeps you faithful
It keeps you focused
It keeps you concise
Challenges with manuscripting that need to be overcome:
Don't just read your manuscript, make eye contact!
Don't read like a lecture, color your words and preach!
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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29min
August 23, 2024The First 400 Words Matter
In this episode we...
discuss why the intro to your sermon matters.
What is a bad intro?
What makes a good intro?
Short (400 words or less)
Central to the text
Relatable to everyone (Problematize the text)
A good hook
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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24min
August 09, 2024Shepherding Through the Unknowns
In this episode we...
discuss shepherding our churches through highs and lows, knowns and unknowns.
TJ interviews Josh concerning his recent experience with a building that fell through, and very well may be resurrected!
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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23min
August 01, 2024How to Know If You’re a Heartless Preacher
In this episode we...
discuss not stopping until the text you’re preaching has impacted your heart.
What are the consequences if you preach unaffected by the text?
You give a lecture
You have no purpose
You have weak application
You are a hypocrite
You are unable to sympathize with the people God has called you to shepherd
How can you get the text into your heart?
God must do this!
Pray
Meditate
Visualize
Answer how the gospel answer’s the problem in your text
If the texts doesn’t move you, it won’t move anyone
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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29min
July 25, 2024If We Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!
In this episode we...
discuss our latest sermons and how we put them together.
We use the tools we've spoken of this season, and are excited to share our latest examples of sermons we've preached and are preparing!
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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32min
July 18, 2024Are You Stuck in a Rut?
In this episode we...
discuss the path forward in ministry when you’re serving under compulsion.
Do you feel stuck in a rut for any number of reasons?
Pushback in the church
Lack of zeal
Nothing seems to be changing in your congregation
What should our response be?
Repentance
Romans 12:9-11
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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15min
July 12, 2024Does Your Sermon Title Matter?
In this episode we...
discuss how to articulate your sermon study in such a way that is understandable and clear to the congregation.
How you "adorn" your sermon matters.
Put your title, argument, and points to work!
What illustrations will you use that are pointed, but clear?
Clarity over cleverness!
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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19min
July 06, 2024Should You Argue with Your Church Members?
In this episode we...
discuss how to make the argument in context for your sermon passage.
Don't just teach a lesson
Don't tell people about the passage
Make the argument the author was making to his audience!
All of season 4 has given you the tools to come to this step.
CONTACT

Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

Twitter: @ruralpastors

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20min

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FAQs about Rural Church Renewal:

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Rural Church Renewal episodes:

FAQs about Rural Church Renewal:

How many episodes does Rural Church Renewal have?

More shows like Rural Church Renewal

Renewing Your Mind

The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Revitalize and Replant

Back to Rurality