Listen in as Dr. Pohlman considers the difference between professional sports and preaching. 

In our pandemic age it may feel like lots of life is on hold. Join Dr. Pohlman as he considers one thing that can never be on hold: preparing for heaven. 

The Bible calls Christians to set their minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:1-2). And, yet, the Bible is also clear about the church's role in extending the love of Christ into this sin-darkened world in an effort to alleviate suffering. Conventional wisdom in evangelicalism seems to suggest that being heavenly minded makes you no earthly good. Is this true? Join Dr. Pohlman as he takes a road trip to the heartland of America and considers the importance of heaven for living faithfully in the world today. 

Join Dr. Pohlman as he tries to help us put amazing back into grace. 

Welcome to the new season of the SPT podcast. Join our host Dr. Michael Pohlman each week as he helps us think about life theologically. This week, Dr. Pohlman is thinking about justification. People today are scrambling to be declared righteous. This effort at justifying oneself points to a great theological reality that is both terrifying and hopeful. We hope you'll listen in for the renewing of your mind around truth for the greater love of God and neighbor. 

Mike & Jeremy discuss some of the essential books that should make up a pastor's library. Why should a pastor read? What type of books should be shaping pastors and why? 

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Mike & Jeremy take up the important issue of the pastor and depression. How do you persevere in ministry when the heart is weary? How can we continue to care for God's people with earnestness when emotionally we are spent? What does the cross of Christ have to say to pastoral depression? 

Resources

Depression: Looking Up From the Stubborn Darkness (Edward Welch)

Mike & Jeremy consider the pastor's embrace of digital media to build his "platform." What are the dangers of this? How can a pastor move away from a worldly vision of platform building toward a biblical vision for ministry? 

Mike & Jeremy take up progressive sanctification in the life of the pastor and the role mortification plays in personal holiness. With a little help from John Owen, this episode considers how to put to death indwelling sin in the pursuit of Christlikeness. [Disclaimer: We experienced some technical difficulties such that the audio is not at the level of excellence we desire. However, we're posting the episode given the importance of the topic. Our apologies.] 

Mike & Jeremy recast the vision of Some Pastors and Teachers. Why does this ministry exist? To help form pastor-theologians for the glory of God and the good of the church.