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July 01 Ep. 114 - Youth Ministry & Discipling the Next Generation with John Whiteaker & Dave Kiehn
Dave Kiehn talks with John Whiteaker about youth ministry in the local church, including some of the challenges for youth ministry, integrating youth into the life of the church, teaching the Bible to youth, and more.
34 min
June 24 Ep. 113 - Steadfast (1 Timothy 4:5) with Ed Moore
Ed Moore preaches on enduring suffering from 1 Timothy 4:5 at the 2026 NYC Pillar Pastors Conference.
53 min
June 17 Ep. 112 - Missions in Central Asia with IMB Missionaries & Brandon Langley
Brandon Langley talks with two missionaries with the IMB in Central Asia. They discuss current gospel work and regional needs in Central Asia, missiological principles guiding the work, how churches can partner in global missions, and more.
38 min
June 10 Ep. 111 - Sober Minded (1 Timothy 4:5) with Erik Raymond
Erik Raymond preaches on being sober minded from 1 Timothy 4:5 at the 2026 NYC Pillar Pastors Conference.
54 min
June 03 Ep. 110 - Pillar SBC Preview with Dave Kiehn, Nate Akin, Dave Russell, & Ben Lacey
Dave Kiehn leads a panel discussion on the upcoming SBC in Orlando, FL. Panelists Nate Akin, Dave Russell, and Ben Lacey discuss important issues heading up to the SBC, including the presidential election, Al Mohler's proposed Truth and Unity Amendment, and more. This audio is from a network-wide Zoom call from May 28, 2026.
32 min
May 27 Ep. 109 - Multiplying Men, Marriages, and Ministry with Nate Akin
Nate Akin gives a talk on Multiplying Men, Marriages, and Ministry at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
37 min
May 21Pillar Women Ep. 13 - What We Wish We Knew as Ministry Wives
In this episode of the Pillar Women Podcast, Betsy Gómez and Sarah Rogers sit down for a warm and honest conversation about the lessons they wish they had learned earlier as ministry wives.
With a lighthearted backstory and plenty of laughter, Betsy and Sarah reflect on the joys, tensions, limitations, and hidden graces of serving alongside their husbands in ministry. Together, they share twelve lessons shaped by years of church life, motherhood, repentance, and dependence on Christ.

Highlights
“You will never meet people’s standards.” (Gal. 1:10; Prov. 29:25)
“Instead of doing more, you need to dwell more in Christ.” (Jn. 15:4-5; Matt. 11:28-30)
“The work in the home is also ministry.” (Titus 2:3-5; Deut. 6:6-7)
“You are more influential than you think.” (Titus 2:7-8; Matt. 5:14-16)
“Embrace the seasonality of life.” (Eccl. 3:1; Jn. 17:4)
“Root your identity in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3-14; Col. 3:1-4)
“Sinful comparison kills.” (2 Cor. 10:12; Heb. 12:1-2)
“You are a church member.” (1 Cor. 12:12-27; Heb. 10:24-25)
“Giftedness doesn’t override God’s order for the church.” (1 Tim. 2:12-15; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 2:3-5)
“Embrace who God made you to be.” (Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Pet. 4:10-11)
“You don’t need to have a degree to start discipling women in your local church.” (Titus 2:3-5)
“You are not alone.” (Gal. 6:2; Heb. 3:13)

Dig Deeper
Where are you most tempted to live for people’s expectations rather than resting in Christ’s approval?
Are you trying to do more for Christ while neglecting to dwell with Christ?
How is God using hidden faithfulness in your home, family, or ordinary responsibilities as a ministry?
In this season of life, what work has God placed before you?
Are you relating to your church primarily through usefulness or through belonging to Christ’s body?
What other lessons have you learned as a ministry wife?
52 min
May 20 Ep. 108 - Pastoral Leadership with Eric Bancroft
Eric Bancroft gives a talk on Pastoral Leadership at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
44 min
May 13 Ep. 107 - Are Affinity Groups Helpful or Hurtful to the SBC?
Nate Akin, Dave Kiehn, Brandon Langley, and Ben Wright discuss affinity groups within the Southern Baptist Convention. In this episode, they explore the benefits and concerns surrounding affinity groups, their role in fostering cooperation for missions and church planting, and how these networks can help churches engage more meaningfully in SBC life.
36 min
May 06 Ep. 106 - Ministry and Missions in the 21st Century with Greg Gilbert, Ryan Fullerton, Andrew Walker, & Tom Schreiner
Nate Akin hosts a panel discussion on Ministry and Missions in the 21st Century with Greg Gilbert, Ryan Fullerton, Andrew Walker, and Tom Schreiner at the 2026 Pillar Intensive at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.
1 hr 3 min

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This is the official podcast of the Pillar Church Planting Network. This podcast will typically be hosted by Nate Akin, with content provided by other Pillar staff, board members, and network pastors.…