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Bylaws, Burnout, and Building Community
Jun 2, 2026
38m 14s
Baby Dedications and Interfaith Prayer
May 4, 2026
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When Ministry Gets Messy: Grace, Truth, and Guardrails
Apr 20, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/2/26 | Bylaws, Burnout, and Building Community✨ | church governanceministry burnout+4 | — | — | — | bylawsburnout+5 | — | 38m 14s | |
| 5/4/26 | Baby Dedications and Interfaith Prayer✨ | baby dedicationbaptism+4 | — | Practically Pastoring | — | baby dedicationbaptism+5 | — | 35m 10s | |
| 4/20/26 | When Ministry Gets Messy: Grace, Truth, and Guardrails✨ | ministry challengesleadership integrity+4 | — | Practically Pastoring | — | ministrychurch leadership+6 | Church Merch | 42m 23s | |
| 4/13/26 | Big Days Bruised Feelings✨ | pastoral insecuritychurch commitment+3 | — | Facebook | — | pastorsEaster service+5 | Church MerchPractical(ly) Pastoring | 33m 59s | |
| 4/6/26 | Pastors, Pensions, and Planning Ahead✨ | retirement planningpensions+4 | — | Social SecurityMedicare+2 | — | retirementpensions+5 | — | 30m 39s | |
| 3/30/26 | The Long Runway: Repentance, Trust, and Public Ministry✨ | pastoral leadershiprestoration+4 | TimDelmar+1 | Lakeview | — | membershipleadership+5 | Church MerchCODE | 31m 48s | |
| 3/27/26 | The Care of Souls-Adam Powers✨ | elder-led ministrycare of souls+3 | Adam Powers | Practically PastoringHebrews 13:17 | — | elder-led ministrycare of souls+3 | — | 45m 34s | |
| 3/23/26 | New Show Alert✨ | ministry job searchcareer transitions+4 | — | Get a Job with Andrew and Riley | — | ministryjob search+5 | — | 4m 24s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Big Buddy Plan: What Churches Should Do When Trauma Shows Up on Sunday Morning✨ | trauma-informed ministrychildren's safety+3 | Zach Harrod | — | Prague | traumachildren's ministry+4 | — | 51m 45s | |
| 3/2/26 | Lanes, Not Levels, Building Disciple Making Pathways That Actually Work✨ | discipleshipchurch leadership+4 | Chad Williams | Building 28Chick-fil-A+1 | — | discipleshipchurch+6 | — | 41m 03s | |
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| 2/24/26 | Pastoral Side Piece: Setting Boundaries When Former Members Want Care After Leaving Your Church✨ | Pastoral care and boundariesSmall church vs megachurch expectations+3 | anonymous pastor | megachurchsmall church+3 | — | pastoral careboundaries+6 | — | 44m 20s | |
| 2/16/26 | When the Wine Runs Out: Soul Rest for Burned-Out Pastors (Tim Wildsmith - John 2) | Pastors don’t start cynical or burned out. But somewhere along the way, the wine runs out and we keep preaching, leading, and carrying burdens we were never meant to carry.In a Practically Pastoring Conference session, Tim Wildsmith walks through John 2:1–11 and connects it with Matthew 11:28–30, offering a simple but piercing invitation: name the need, surrender the burden, and pursue soul rest in Jesus before ministry emptiness turns into something worse.Follow Tim Wildsmith:Website: https://timwildsmith.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@timwildsmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timwildsmithX: https://x.com/timwildsmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimWildsmith/Timestamps:00:00 – Tim’s story (Belmont, YouTube, Bible nerd life)03:44 – Why this talk (ministry grind, running on empty)05:42 – Reading: John 2:1–11 (Wedding at Cana)08:02 – When the wine runs out (ministry parallels)10:29 – Mary’s model: “They have no more wine” (name the need)12:57 – Burnout realities + overwhelming expectations15:28 – Matthew 11:28–30: where do you go for rest?19:23 – The “rock” exercise: why we don’t want to set burdens down22:12 – What is the soul? (Dallas Willard) + “rest for your souls”25:12 – Take His yoke: you can’t wear both yokes27:23 – Back to John 2: obedience makes space for Jesus to work29:10 – Production vs. obedience (faithfulness, not self-sufficiency)30:04 – Diagnostic questions: where has the wine run out?32:07 – Practical step: name the need (even hard conversations)36:24 – Prayer for peace, surrender, and courageLinks:🌐 Practically Pastoring: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Church Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerch📧 Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringListen / Watch Practically Pastoring:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | You’re Not Their On-Demand Pastor: Healthy Access and Expectations | In this episode, the guys tackle two real-life ministry situations pastors face all the time:1) What do you do with the church member who constantly needs your attention—daily messages, constant crises, and an emotional drain that starts affecting your ministry and your family?2) What do you say to the person preaching their very first sermon who feels unqualified, nervous, and unsure where to start?We talk boundaries, access, expectations, pastoral care vs. professional counseling, and how to prep your first message with clarity and faithfulness.Timestamps:0:00 Intro + frozen Chicago river banter0:50 Today’s two questions1:07 Q1 — “That one member” who constantly needs your attention1:55 Diagnose the situation: real need vs. unhealthy access6:14 Standing meetings + boundaries that actually work8:03 Tender vs. tough (and what to expect when you set limits)11:04 Systems that protect you (and why access changes everything)14:38 Pastoral care limits + when to refer out15:31 Watch your own heart: codependency and the “needed” trap19:37 Ad — Practically Pastoring Conference21:22 Ad — Church Merch23:00 Q2 — “I’m preaching for the first time… where do I start?”24:07 Prep basics: start with a text, one big idea, rehearse out loud30:30 Simple sermon frameworks that help you stay clear34:05 Encouragement story + God using imperfect messengers39:05 First-sermon mistakes (and practical tips you’ll thank us for)41:31 The main goal: you’ve “been with Jesus”42:53 Closing + conference reminder43:34 OutroResources mentioned:- Boundaries (Henry Cloud & John Townsend)Practically Pastoring Conference:https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show: 🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/ Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts: 🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/ 👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/ 👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/ 👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/ 🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/ Listen or Watch on 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e 🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414 📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc 💻 PracticallyPastoring.comYouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | When the Old Guard Won’t Quit (and the Bi-Vocational Burnout Dilemma) | Welcome back to Practically Pastoring. In this episode, we pull two real questions from Reddit and get painfully practical.Question 1: A rural Methodist pastor has seen real growth, but the “old guard” is wearing him down with constant complaints and unreasonable expectations.Question 2: A bi-vocational pastor/CTO is overloaded and torn between an IT master’s (paid for by work) and a doctorate in Bible exposition, while trying to protect his health and family time. Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Intro + why Reddit questions hit so hard00:29 — Question 1: “The old guard is making me miserable” (rural Methodist church)01:14 — The complaint list (and why some of it is wild)02:42 — Committees, bureaucracy, and the shadow side of church systems05:16 — “They want a chaplain” and resetting expectations for pastoral care07:10 — Perception is reality: communication, tone, and leadership clarity09:32 — The 80/20 rule: it feels like “everyone,” but it’s usually not10:49 — Leverage you don’t realize you have (and who to call)12:30 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)14:50 — Ad: Church Merch (quality merch people actually want)15:53 — Question 2: Bi-vocational pastor/CTO overwhelmed and choosing degrees18:25 — Stewardship, margin, health, and family: what can you actually carry?19:38 — Prioritizing earning potential and ministry margin21:27 — Andrew’s offer: email if you want to talk doctorates at Liberty23:26 — Frank’s take: bi-vocational life has limits, and that’s okay26:09 — Free learning options (seminary resources, YouTube, Greek tools)28:25 — Closing + subscribe + conference reminderLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringFollow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringChurch Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026 | Tarpon Springs, FL): https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceUse code notintheoffice40 for a discount, and Tampa Bay local pastors can reach out for local discounts too. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Frank & Tim talk church planting and a building project. | In this episode, the guys flip the script and interview Frank and Tim.Part 1: Frank gives a real-time update on the Cross & Crown Church plant (what’s working, what’s hard, what’s next, and the hunt for a launch location).Part 2: Tim walks through what it’s actually like for a sending church to release a pastor and dozens of people, while also preparing for a major vision campaign and building expansion at Lakeview.If you’re planting, sending, or leading through transition, this one’s for you. Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Episode setup: two interviews, one episode01:02 — Frank update: Good Gift Pop-Up, prayer & fasting, startup party, launch team gathering03:12 — The biggest challenge right now: finding a location (schools, backups, and wild options)11:09 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)13:34 — Ad: Church Merch (get great merch for your church)14:13 — Launch team growth: where they’re at, the goal of 100, and why it matters18:05 — How to invite people without sounding salesy (startup parties + clear next steps)20:08 — Reaching the community: word-of-mouth + VisitorReach + community events23:42 — Switching to Tim: sending a pastor, sending people, and the real impact on the church26:19 — Where Lakeview will feel it most: worship team + kids ministry + staffing transition28:13 — Hiring Frank’s replacement + what 2026 will require from the church31:24 — Vision series: planting + future plans + rallying the church to serve and give32:56 — Building/vision campaign: how it started, what surprised Tim, what’s next37:39 — 60 meetings in 60 days + leading by example in giving39:54 — Wrap-up + ways to share and stay connectedLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringFollow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringChurch Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode!Want to be in the room with other pastors?Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026, Tarpon Springs, FL): https://practicallypastoring.com/conference | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | 2026 Church Forecast: What We’re Doubling Down On & What We’re Cutting | In this episode, Frank, Andrew, Jeff, and Delmar talk about the real pressure points we are feeling heading into 2026, what ministry plays are losing traction, and what we’re personally changing so we can last for the long haul (without burning out our people or ourselves).Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome back + New Year banter (and the great “koozie vs cozy” debate)01:49 — Q1: Biggest pressure point in 2026 (delegation, space, contentment vs complacency, church-plant overwhelm)16:25 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (what it is, who it’s for)19:56 — Q2: One ministry play that used to work but won’t in 2026 (come-and-consume, texting vs email, “authentic” as a strategy, pastor your context)39:23 — Ad: Church Merch (stop making cringe shirts)41:00 — Q3: If you could only focus on one thing this year… (depth over breadth, do what only you can do, discipleship that multiplies)46:35 — Q4: What are you changing in 2026 so you can last? (rest, health, reading, margin, marriage, boundaries)57:18 — Wrap-up + next steps (FB group + conference)Join the Practically Pastoring Facebook Group (we pull questions and topics from there).Register for the Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11) + use code JEFFHATESAI for a discount.Practically Pastoring Conference: https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceUpgrade your church merch (t-shirts/hoodies/guest gifts/volunteer shirts) without the 2007 youth-camp clip art.Church Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | The Christmas Worship Wars: Advent, Carols, and Congregational Nostalgia | Is Advent a Catholic tradition, or just a really old Christian rhythm we forgot existed?In this Advent themed episode, we answer two real pastor questions:“Is Advent a Catholic tradition? Will this cause issues in a Baptist church?” “Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent, or wait until Christmas Eve?” (Also, why is this guy getting ambushed in elder meetings?)We talk history, Baptist baggage, and the practical “how do I introduce this without detonating my church” stuff. Plus, we settle the great candle debate: real or electric, and how new the carpet is definitely matters. 00:00 Cold open 00:49 Question 1: “Is Advent a Catholic tradition?” 03:12 How to introduce Advent without chaos (and why you should not just drop it in) 10:59 “Isn’t Advent a Catholic thing?” A simple intro that works 13:23 Why Advent helps your sermon calendar (and saves your brain) 14:57 Practically Pastoring Conference 16:47 Sponsor: Church Merch (stop wearing the 2004 VBS shirt) 17:55 Question 2: Christmas carols during Advent, yes or no?21:30 “This is bigger than song choice” the pastoral issue underneathJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringRegister for the Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026, Tarpon Springs, FL). Tampa Bay pastors, DM us for a special code: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring📧 Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | At-the-Movies, Sabbath Sundays, & Bad Church Coffee?! | Welcome to the Practically Pastoring Hot Takes Episode — the one where we unintentionally roast half of evangelicalism and guarantee Andrew never gets invited to another conference again.From At-the-Movies sermons, to canceling church the Sunday after Christmas, to whether bad coffee means you hate visitors… this might be the most unhinged—and honest—episode we’ve ever recorded.Grab your headphones, brace yourself, and enjoy the chaos.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – The intro that might get us all fired00:35 – Hot Take #1: At-the-Movies (We said what we said)05:10 – Is the seeker-sensitive era dead?09:26 – Conference ad read (but actually funny)10:42 – Hot Take #2: Canceling the Sunday after Christmas19:36 – Why “Sabbath Sunday” might be missing the point20:45 – Hot Take #3: Your livestream probably needs help27:22 – Why live-stream views don’t count as attendance30:11 – Hot Take #4: Multi-site churches & accidental celebrity culture37:11 – When a campus pastor becomes a hostage38:32 – Hot Take #5: “We’re just being faithful…” or are we lazy?45:16 – Church revitalization and marketing46:19 – Lightning Round Hot Takes47:00 – Kids in service48:52 – Women on stage49:57 – Delegation or insecurity?52:47 – The real story behind “church hurt”56:26 – The most divisive issue of all: church coffee01:00:00 – Frank’s wife Cori gets dragged into the show again01:01:12 – Conference invite + chaos outro🫂 Join the Practically Pastoring CommunityFacebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring🎟 Practically Pastoring Conference 2026📅 February 9–11, 2026 — Tarpon Springs, FLRegister now: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conference🤝 Tampa Bay Pastors — DM us for your local code!👕 Get Merch for Your ChurchChurch Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerch🎧 Listen to Practically PastoringSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410eApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoringWebsite: PracticallyPastoring.com | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | A pastor caught doing WHAT in his Office?! | Today’s episode starts innocently enough with a simple question about office hours……and ends with one of the wildest Reddit pastor stories we’ve EVER read.We’re talking:• Should pastors still keep traditional office hours?• How do you stay available without being chained to a church building?• Where do you meet people for confidential conversations?• How do you build culture when your staff is hybrid or remote?• AND… what happens when a pastor and his wife get “caught” in the church office after hours 😬 (yes, really).00:00 Cold Open: The wildest church-office story ever 00:25 Why pastors need to rethink office hours01:06 How different churches handle staff availability02:15 Where should pastors meet for private conversations?03:24 Does anyone actually “drop by” the office anymore?05:15 How COVID changed the way churches think about office space06:51 The realities of meetings, flexibility, and hospital calls09:22 Using Calendly & Google Calendar for pastoral care12:29 How to set healthy availability rhythms15:00 Private meetings: where should they REALLY happen?17:15 Why having an office can still matter18:00 Should pastors be expected to keep “office hours”?21:20 Why some pastors write better sermons in coffee shops22:04 Practically Pastoring Conference 202623:27 Sponsor: Church Merch24:21 The Reddit Story: Pastor caught having relations in his office29:06 Is it wrong, weird, or both?31:13 Is this a fireable offense?34:11 Boundaries, foolishness, and pastoral wisdom37:01 How polity and accountability impact this conversation39:34 Why this affects your witness and your church culture44:20 Final thoughts & Facebook Group inviteJoin the Practically Pastoring Community:🫂 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringPractically Pastoring Conference 2026:📅 February 9–11, 2026 (Tarpon Springs, FL)🎟 Register now: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conference🤝 Tampa Bay Pastors — DM us for your local code!Get Merch for Your Church:👕 https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchListen or Watch the Podcast Anywhere:🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 Website – https://PracticallyPastoring.com | — | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | Recycling Sermons, Disgruntled Members, and Why Bacon Still Works for Men’s Ministry | In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, the guys tackle some of the real parts of church leadership — like how to respond when disgruntled members try to recruit others, whether it’s okay to reuse old sermons, and what actually works for men’s and women’s ministry events.Practically Pastoring Conference 2026 — February 9–11, 2026 in sunny Florida! 🌴It’s three days of real conversations, practical tools, and honest community for pastors who love the church but are tired of doing ministry alone. Early-bird tickets are only $20 if you use code JEFFHATESAI — but prices go up soon!👉 Learn more and register now at PracticallyPastoringConference.comLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring📧 Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com | — | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | Not Every “Pastor” Should Have the Title | It’s Pastor Appreciation Month — but how should churches actually handle it? This week, the guys get honest about recognizing pastors, the misuse of the “pastor” title, developing small group leaders, and what to do when you’re burned out and ready to quit ministry.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Cold Open: Pastor Appreciation Month is weird00:51 — Should churches only honor the lead pastor?03:35 — How different churches celebrate pastors05:19 — When Pastor Appreciation Month gets awkward07:03 — How lead pastors can appreciate their staff08:17 — Are youth pastors “real pastors”?10:29 — What the Bible actually says about the role of pastor/elder11:13 — Rise & Fall, ordination, and rushing people into ministry13:20 — Why American church culture gets the title “pastor” wrong14:23 — The discipleship issue behind church leadership titles15:24 — Youth pastor longevity & maturity in ministry16:19 — Should you start Pastor Appreciation Month at your church?17:13 — 💥 Practically Pastoring Conference 2026 (Feb 9–11, Lakeview Church)21:11 — How to develop and onboard small group leaders24:25 — The “Coach, Contact, Celebrate” method for retaining volunteers26:40 — Don’t confuse hosting a small group with leading one28:44 — Building healthy structures and rotations for small groups35:16 — When to ask someone to lead (and for how long)35:37 — When you want to quit ministry but still love the church36:57 — Burnout, calling, and waiting on God’s timing39:16 — Staying faithful when ministry gets hard45:05 — “You’re not a bad pastor for being tired”46:22 — Finding community and healing when you step back from ministry48:19 — Prayer for pastors who are hurting49:19 — Outro + Practically Pastoring Conference reminder👇 Listen or watch here:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com👥 Join the Conversation:🫂 Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17WmKxAa1h/ 📸 Instagram – instagram.com/PracticallyPastoringFacebook - facebook.com/practicallypastoring | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | Oil, MLMs, and Continuing Ed: Mailbag Episode | Pastors’ mailbag time. We tackle anointing with oil in James 5, where the ethical lines are with MLMs in church life, and smart ways to use continuing-ed budgets without wasting a dollar.Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:10 Mailbag Setup: today’s questions03:00 Anointing with Oil (James 5): theology and practice19:30 When/How to anoint during services24:45 MLMs in Church: boundaries, policies, and wisdom41:20 Quick scenarios pastors face with MLM pressure45:40 Ad Read: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)47:00 Continuing Education on a Budget: plans that work1:04:00 Lightning-round resources and ideas1:08:15 Final thoughts and takeaways1:09:30 OutroPractically Pastoring Conference — Feb 9–11, 2026 at Lakeview Church. Early Bird $29. Use code JEFFHATESAI for $20 tickets. Learn more: practicallypastoringconference.comJoin the community- Facebook Group: Practically Pastoring- Subscribe here on the channel so you never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoringLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringFollow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | Mike Gunn on Missions, Church Planting, and the Christian Nationalism Trap | Mike Gunn (Antioch Initiative) joins us to talk about why mission beats brand, how American churches can learn from the global church, and why Christian Nationalism is a distraction from the gospel. He shares a simple Acts 14 pattern for church planting and a call to recover an Acts 13 sending culture.Chapters00:00 - Intro & Mike’s background (Acts 29, Antioch Initiative)00:54 - Should every pastor address “the Charlie Kirk assassination” from the pulpit?02:09 - How the global church views America (prosperity export, worship & prayer)06:44 - Christian Nationalism: why it’s attractive—and why it’s anti-gospel10:50 - Tips for planters a year out (mission > brand, contextualization, Acts 14 pattern)17:35 - “The church doesn’t have a missions program—the church is God’s mission”20:24 - Evangelism bell curve & mission drift22:24 - Acts 13 sending: be willing to send your best27:17 - The Antioch DNA: train and release27:40 - Mike’s plug: prayer, persecution, connecting with pastors overseas30:59 - Palestinian Christians, Gaza, and praying wisely33:20 - PP Facebook Group invite & closeFollow Antioch InitiativeWebsite: antioch-initiative.com Instagram: instagtram.com/theantiochinitiative Links from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/Listen or Watch on🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx?si=4a942df64e48410e🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | An Honest Conversation with Honest Youth Pastor | What makes a faithful sermon? Is it verse-by-verse exposition, topical teaching, or something deeper? In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank sits down with Michael Moore. A bi-vocational pastor and the creator behind Honest Youth Pastor. We talk about sermon prep, youth ministry curriculum, and the role of AI in preaching.Michael shares his framework for sermon reviews, how pastors should think about using curriculum, and why tribalism in the church can cloud our judgment of good preaching. Plus, we dive into the realities of critique, feedback, and how pastors can sharpen their sermons with humility and accountability.If you’ve ever wrestled with sermon prep, preaching philosophy, or the future of pastoring in a digital age—this episode is for you.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Michael Moore (“Honest Youth Pastor”)01:00 – What makes a faithful sermon? Exegesis vs. exposition07:20 – Why young preachers copy personalities over doing the hard work09:50 – Youth pastors & curriculum: when is it helpful, when is it harmful?17:10 – AI in preaching: ethical use or dangerous shortcut?23:30 – The “taco illustration” for sermon prep & AI31:00 – The importance of real feedback vs. AI feedback33:00 – Michael’s documentaries on pastors & pushback he’s received38:40 – Pastors people praise vs. pastors people roast (Russell Johnson, Tim Keller, etc.)47:20 – The problem of tribalism in church circles50:00 – How to create a sermon feedback system in smaller churches57:20 – Why thick skin & structured critique are essential01:01:20 – Final thoughts + Michael’s plugs🔗 Michael Moore (Honest Youth Pastor)📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honestyouthpastor/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFVkW3dp7YMDF_YfXAuHtQX/Twitter: https://x.com/honestyptweets Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoringHosts:🧔🏽♂️ Frank Gil - https://www.instagram.com/pastorfrankgil/👨🏼 Jeff Simpson - https://www.instagram.com/jeffcsimpson/👱🏼♂️ Delmar Peet - https://instagram.com/delmarpeet/👨🏼💼 Andrew Larsen - https://www.instagram.com/andrewjlarsen/🏋🏼 Timothy Miller - https://www.instagram.com/timothyamiller/🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoring💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Cowards & Crowds: Pastoring After the Charlie Kirk Assassination | In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank, Jeff, Delmar, Andrew, and Tim tackle two big conversations pastors are facing:1️⃣ Should a pastor’s faithfulness be judged by whether or not they mentioned Charlie Kirk’s assassination from the pulpit?2️⃣ How should we shepherd well in a season where church attendance is spiking, with many calling it a revival?We’ll talk honestly about pastoral pressure, online “coward” rhetoric, and the danger of reducing faithfulness to soundbites. And we’ll share practical advice on how to care for new people walking into your church for the first time in years.Timestamps:0:00 Cold Open2:00 Should pastors be judged for silence?10:00 Why “coward” language is harmful20:00 Are we seeing revival?30:00 Practical tips to steward new guestsLinks from the show:🌐 Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/🫂 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring👕 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring📧 Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so👕 Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts: Frank Gil, Jeff Simpson, Delmar Peet, Andrew Larsen, Timothy Miller🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xJqPmXn1MqaznnV8MHFKx🍎 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-ly-pastoring/id1522043414📺 YouTube - https://youtu.be/uwjN2WvbSGc💻 PracticallyPastoring.com🔔 Subscribe & Turn on Notifications so you never miss an episode! | — | ||||||
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