In this episode, Gordon explores the age-old question, "What does a pastor do?" Well, believe it or not, a pastor does work more than just an hour a week. We answer questions like:

What is the ministry of the word?

What is the ministry of prayer?

How long does it take to prepare a sermon?

Who does a pastor meet with?

Do all pastors do the same thing?

And lots more questions.

Bonus, at the very end, we talk about how you can encourage your pastor.

Thanks for listening.

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If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com

Welcome to the very first free Friday episode. This is a short five minute thought to get you ready for the weekend. In this episode we talk about how God sees differently than we do. For more, check out www.jgordonduncan.com

Today in the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, we have our first Dad vs. Daughter episode. In it, my 11-year-old daughter, Emma, talk about topics that are popular in middle school. Emma explains things to me and asks what I know about them and what I think about them. Some of the topics we talk about are:

Slang Terms

Kanye West

Logan Paul

And then we at the end, we talk about Avengers: Infinity War. Do not worry, we give tons of heads up so you can step away if you are afraid of hearing any spoilers.

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Today, we take up the controversy surrounding Paige Patterson’s, the President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, comments about counseling an abused spouse to stay in her relationship. Some of the questions we answer are:

What are the biblical reasons for divorce? Is physical abuse biblical cause? What are the responsibilities of the pastor? What is Gordon’ opinion?

Paige Patterson’s Comments: https://baptistnews.com/article/sbc-leader-under-fire-for-comments-about-divorce-abuse/#.Wud7JUxFw2w

Paige Patterson’s Response: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/04/29/southern-baptist-leader-pushes-back-after-comments-leak-urging-abused-women-to-pray-and-avoid-divorce/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.9518447f091b

Related bible verses: Matthew 19:3-9, 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Correction: At one point I say, “Matthew 7”, but I intended to say, “1 Corinthians 7”.

Domestic Abuse Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org/

Find more info at www.jgordonduncan.com

In this episode, Gordon talks about taking practical steps to walk out of grief and into redemption. You'll hear...

A wonderfully redemptive example.

Practical First Steps.

How to Own Your Grief.

Gordon wrote a book about his dad soon after his passing entitled, "I am my father's son". You can find it at...

www.amazon.com/I-am-my-fathers-son/dp/1482682044 www.jgordonduncan.com

He also wrote about his mother's passing. You can find it at

https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Memoir-Care-Gordon-Duncan/dp/1492374814

Resources for managing grief:

https://grief.com/

In this episode, Gordon remembers his father, "Sam", at the sixth year of his passing. From Sam's example, Gordon gives dads 3 tips.

Admit your mistakes.

Teach lessons from those mistakes.

Be Gracious.

This podcast might be helpful to moms and children as well, but it is particularly focused on dads.

I still love you, Sam.

Gordon wrote a book about his dad soon after his passing entitled, "I am my father's son". You can find it at...

https://www.amazon.com/I-am-my-fathers-son/dp/1482682044 www.jgordonduncan.com

In this episode, Gordon talks about kindness. He discusses...

The various definitions of kindness.

How people don't care what you believe if you aren't kind.

How kindness builds relationships.

A story of how someone was kind to Gordon and the impression it made.

Gordon gives everyone the kindness challenge.

You can find out more about what's going on with Gordon at www.jgordonduncan.com

Also, you can find Gordon's various books on Amazon at amazon.com/author/gordonduncan

In this episode, Gordon talks about how most everyone needs a side income and how to begin to make extra money. You will hear him talk about… What some popular money management systems don’t address. Why Gordon began a side gig. Why most people need a side gig. How to stay in the job you love and begin to make extra money. Various ideas of ways to make extra money. Resources to help. Resources mentioned in this podcast. If you want to publish a book, the www.bestsellertemplate.com provides a template that you can literally drop you book into to make it Amazon read. You can publish your books at https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/ https://www.lulu.com/ You can find out more about what's going on with Gordon at www.jgordonduncan.com

In this episode, Gordon talks about how Easter can be a great time to be thankful for your family. Even if you don't celebrate Easter, the weekend is a great opportunity to let your family know you love them.

Things discussed in the episode:

Gordon's family traditions now and as a kid.

Ideas on how to celebrate with family.

What to do if you don't have a family.

How to celebrate if you don't celebrate Easter.

If you are interested in pursuing some Easter devotions, Gordon has written a book called, "It is Finished" celebrating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. You can find it at:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/gordon-duncan/it-is-finished/paperback/product-23552364.html

You can find out more about what's going on with Gordon at www.jgordonduncan.com.com.

In this episode, Gordon talks about laziness and how it interplays with faith. We talk about things like:

What does the Bible say about slothfulness or laziness?

What is the definition of laziness?

How do you know if you are lazy?

Is there such a thing as work/life balance?

And lots more.

Mentioned in the podcast is the need for a good daytimer or planner. If you would like to use the one Gordon recommends, it is his Streamlining planner. You can find it:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/gordon-duncan/the-streamlining-planner/paperback/product-23338813.html

You can find out more about what's going on with Gordon at www.jgordonduncan.com.com.