Trench Talk

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(01:33) Setting up the topic and biblical framework

(07:15) Distinguishing sufferings

(11:55) Important questions: Who are you?, how do you live?, and how do we suffer well?

(16:51) Pastoring in the realities of grief and death with the goodness of God

(21:11) Public versus private handling of these crises

(23:30) Tension between focus on the eternal and today

(30:05) Practical ways to prepare your people to suffer well

(32:17) Final word and Prayer

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(01:37) Setting up the topic and biblical framework

(07:31) The pressure of how much do you say or not say?

(09:42) Handling congregational pressures

(13:12) Distinguishing pastoral responsibility, and responsibility as a citizen

(17:52) Should church members vote in elections?

(22:58) Should you encourage your members to vote for a particular candidate?

(32:19) Determining your line as a pastor in a local church

(33:29) Final word and prayer

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(02:07) Biblical understanding

(13:59) Ways to discern warfare versus failure

(19:33) Signs the enemy is attacking the church

(24:22) Combatting fights from the enemy

(35:27) Final word and prayer

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(03:19) Biblical understanding and setting up the conversation

(06:43) Strive to master the Bible

(09:48) Perfect your preaching craft

(12:54) Learn to wisely access and digest information

(16:48) Learn from a wise older mentor and mentor a younger pastor

(18:44) Cultivate an intellectual and biblical curiosity

(23:22) Audit formal theological courses

(25:41) Develop a new hobby

(27:04) final word and prayer

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(03:41) Biblical Framework and setting up the conversation

(08:01) The misconception that good theology protects us from falling

(10:57) The misconception that being older protects us from falling

(13:42) The combustible nature of our own heart—1 Corinthians 10

(19:18) Genuine safeguards to stand and be accountable

(24:52) Protecting and shepherding the flock when a prominent pastor falls

(28:04) Final word and prayer

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(02:24) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation

(12:42) The pursuit of a home run sermon

(15:00) Fear of man in preparation and preaching

(18:21) A healthy rhythm for sermon preparation

(24:21) Preparation in your early days of ministry

(26:06) Encouragement to pursue faithfulness in preparing sermons

(29:19) Strategy in using commentaries in preparation

(34:29) Practical ways to fight isolation in the study

(38:13) Final words and prayer

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(01:41) Setting up the topic and biblical framework

(04:49) Defining what a missionary is and the Internal and external call

(11:32) Supporting versus being a missionary

(16:39) Helping someone discern the call to mission work

(22:29) The unique gifting of missionaries

(23:37) The difficult toll on the family

(25:59) Helping someone discern the call to pastor

(26:32) Do you have language skills and do you travel well

(28:40) Is your wife supportive and do you have a shepherds heart

(32:35) Shepherding as the training ground to join the missionary work

(33:30) The congregations roll in affirming and sending missionaries and pastors

(36:33) Final word and prayer

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(01:06) Setting the conversation and biblical understanding

(08:54) Should a pastor stay in his congregation after he transitions from being a pastor?

(15:11) Should the long-term pastor be involved in the process of finding his replacement?

(24:47) What can a pastor do to prepare himself and his flock for his transition?

(29:09) Thoughts for the solo pastor

(31:01) Final words and prayer

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(02:08) Biblical understanding

(08:01) The pastor’s role in helping members grieve

(16:40) Pastoral care for families during funeral planning and visitation

(24:03) Pastoral care after burying a loved one

(31:13) Final word and prayer