On this episode, Bro. Jono is joined by a long anticipated guest: his wife, Kala. Bro. Joe discusses her perspective on the early days of Jono's ministry, their beginnings as a family, and the role of a pastor's wife/parent. 

SMBC's Associate Pastor Bro. Ryan Tilghman sits down with Jono to discuss the early years of a young pastors ministry. As a young pastor himself, Ryan seeks practical wisdom on priorities for new preachers, pastoral parenting and discipling elders.

While preaching a revival down in Lake Butler, Florida, Bro. Jono joined Senior pastor Jason Johns on his podcast to discuss a variety of topics. 

Bro. Jono and Joe discuss Jono's previous message on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. You can find his message on our website.

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You're either contending with sin, or sin is conquering you! In the midst of preaching Fall Outreach at SMBC, Bro. Derek Melton joins the podcast to discuss his messages and address the false doctrine of "passive sanctification".

Officiating a wedding will become a staple in a pastor's tenure. Though there is room for preference, it is important for a pastor to hold a standard for a wedding ceremony. Bro. Jono discusses his personal wedding policy and marriage counseling strategies. 

"Funerals are for the living". These can be a great chance for pastors to preach to a large number of lost people. The heightened emotions can also cause strife and challenge a pastor's commitment to preaching the gospel. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the difficult experiences Jono has had and how to navigate what can be a contentious facet of a pastor's ministry. 

Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the Pastor's role in home and hospital visits. It is impossible for one man to handle every visit but it is an important pastoral discipline to practice. This episode focuses on advice and etiquette that is also very applicable to the common church member. 

One of the difficulties a pastor may face with new believers is determining if there has been genuine conversion. While we strongly oppose spontaneous baptisms, it can also be dangerous to stand in the way of someone who has been converted out of fear it may not be genuine. This is why baptismal counseling is so important. Bro. Jono and Joe discuss the process they have deemed most effective and why it is appropriate to do so.