The Shepherds Circle

This week in the circle, Stan wraps out Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers with discussion topics that include everything from wisdom, advice, and personal testimonies to Strange, Weird & Wonderful Stories that include hornets, bats, kids throwing up, and foreign funeral practices. There's never a dull moment on the Shepherds Circle! 

Part three of a three-part discussion. 

This week in the circle, Stan is joined once again by Pastors Caleb Howell (Howell Baptist), Branden Rogers (Midway Baptist), Lance Sudduth (Hurley Baptist), Malcolm Thorpe (Moselle Methodist Church), and Dean Box (Tanners Chapel). Together with over 140 years of combined ministry experience, the guys cover: advice on finding rest, feeding sheep, handling spiritual paraplegics, and much more! 

Other fun topics include: hunting, fishing, family time, travel time and sightseeing. 

Part two of an ongoing discussion. 

This week in the circle, Stan is joined by Pastors Caleb Howell (Howell Baptist), Branden Rogers (Midway Baptist), Lance Sudduth (Hurley Baptist), Malcolm Thorpe (Moselle Methodist Church), and Dean Box (Tanners Chapel). Together, the guys cover everything from ministry challenges, church membership, and personal struggles to accountability, Scriptural encouragement, and much more! 

Part one of an ongoing discussion. 

This week in the circle Stan and the guys revisit the Charlie Kirk memorial service, what it means for the nation, how his death is impacting local and small churches, and the influence and effect he has had on pastors and ministry leaders. Together they reflect on trends vs. spiritual movements and how pastors should be responding in this exciting time. 

This is the story of The Ridge, a thriving church that launched in 2025 in the poorest county in Mississippi. It began with them admitting they were "dead." With the help of a pastor who led them 40 years ago, things began to change. Here is the magnificent story of how God is rebuilding this church to bless the local and surrounding communities. 

The Ridge

Complete In Christ

Stan wraps out his conversation with Rob Laughter — Director of Summit Online at The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC. Rob is not only a ministry leader, but also the co-host of the AI Creative Podcast and founder of The AI Collaborative. He’s passionate about helping leaders like YOU leverage A.I. tools to boost creativity, productivity, and Kingdom impact. 

Stan & the guys discuss the recent Charlie Kirk tragedy in a special episode. 

Season 2 of The Shepherd's Circle is here and we're kicking things off with a very special guest. If you don’t think you’re using AI… you are. 

Rob Laughter —  Director of Summit Online at The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC — joins The Shepherd’s Circle to demystify AI for small-church pastors—what it is, how to use it ethically, and how to save hours each week without outsourcing your soul. Rob is co-host of the AI Creative Podcast, and founder of The AI Collaborative—a community of AI enthusiasts. In addition to being an active user of AI tools, Rob is passionate about teaching others how to use them to be more creative and more productive in the roles that God has called them to. 

Rob and his wife, Cassie, have three girls, ages 12, 10, and 6. In his free time, Rob serves on his campus worship team and produces photo and video content for clients in the bluegrass and roots music industries.

Stan and Karl discuss upcoming trends in ministries and pastoral roles and offer encouragement to those serving in local churches. 

Stan and the guys discuss the importance of remembering to honor longtime seniors in your church as well as ways to honor servant leaders.