Pastor Matters

By Southeastern Seminary

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Episodes: 252

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The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership.

Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Episode Date
The Danger of Loner Leadership with Dr. Brian Autry - EP242
May 25, 2026
The Purpose of Preaching - EP241
May 18, 2026
The Significance of State Conventions with Tony Wolfe - EP240
May 11, 2026
Standing in the Gap with Craig Carlisle - EP239
May 04, 2026
Navigating Ministry Pressures as a Family with Candi and Mike Powers - EP238
Apr 27, 2026
Leading Strategic Change in the Church with Jeff Struecker - EP237
Apr 20, 2026
Understanding Connections Between the OT and NT with Benjamin Gladd and Charles Quarles EP236
Apr 13, 2026
The Evolving Role of Worship Pastors with Dr. Jonathan Welch - EP235
Apr 06, 2026
The Necessity of Application in Preaching - EP234
Mar 30, 2026
Updating Church Bylaws with Dr. John Ewart - EP233
Mar 23, 2026
Engaging Your Community with Dr. Sam Rainer - EP232
Mar 16, 2026
A Conversation on Humility in Ministry - EP231
Mar 09, 2026
Church Budgeting as a Blueprint for Mission with Dr. Art Rainer - EP230
Mar 02, 2026
What Ministry Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew with Dr. Kristin Kellen and Rebekah Hannah - EP229
Feb 23, 2026
Effective Church Residencies: Developing Future Pastors with Dr. Matt Rogers - EP228
Feb 16, 2026
Stewarding Your Personal Finances with Dr. Art Rainer - EP227
Feb 09, 2026
Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tate and Wendy Cockrell - EP226
Feb 02, 2026
The Transforming Power of Scripture Memorization with Dr. Andrew Davis - EP225
Jan 26, 2026
Discipling the Family: A Practical Guide for Parents and Pastors with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley - EP224
Jan 19, 2026
The Pastor's Schedule with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley - EP223
Jan 12, 2026
The Pastors Center: Looking Ahead to 2026 - EP222
Jan 05, 2026
Bridging the Gap: Involving Families in Student Ministry with Zac Workun and Chad Higgins - EP221
Dec 22, 2025
Pastoral Cohorts: Why Pastors Should Work Together with Dr. Steven Wade - EP220
Dec 15, 2025
Relevant Resources: Every Member Matters with Josh Wredberg - EP219
Dec 08, 2025
Preaching to the Whole Room - EP218
Dec 01, 2025
Introductions and Conclusions in Preaching - EP217
Nov 24, 2025
Preaching the Christmas Story from the Old Testament with Dr. Allan Moseley - EP216
Nov 17, 2025
Navigating the Holiday Season with Dr. Allan Moseley - EP215
Nov 10, 2025
Responding to Criticism in Ministry - EP214
Nov 03, 2025
The Unique Privilege of Walking with Parishioners - EP213
Oct 27, 2025
Drowning in Shallow Water: A Call to Finish Well with Dr. Tim Beougher and Dr. Scott Hildreth - EP212
Oct 20, 2025
Empowering Deacons: The Role of Prayer in Leadership with Dr. Craig Webb - EP211
Oct 13, 2025
Celebrating Pastor Appreciation Month with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley - EP210
Oct 06, 2025
Discipleship Strategies in the Local Church with J.T.English - EP209
Sep 29, 2025
Investing in the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt - EP208
Sep 22, 2025
Exploring the Call to Ministry with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley - EP207
Sep 15, 2025
Parenting with Purpose with Danny and Charlotte Akin - EP206
Sep 05, 2025
Spirit-Led Church Revitalization with Andy Davis - EP205
Sep 01, 2025
The Posture of a Growing Leader with Jeff Struecker - EP204
Aug 25, 2025
How B&H Academic Serves Pastors with Michael McEwen - EP 203
Aug 18, 2025
Navigating the Journey of Pastoral Leadership with Steven Wade - EP202
Aug 11, 2025
Why You Should Consider an Advanced Degree - EP201
Aug 04, 2025
Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness - EP200
Jul 28, 2025
Podcast Highlight: The Pastor’s Role in Leading a Missions-Minded Church - EP183
Jul 21, 2025
Podcast Highlight: Talking Pastoral Ministry with H.B. Charles Jr. - EP187
Jul 14, 2025
Equipping and Recruiting Volunteers - EP199
Jul 07, 2025
Podcast Highlight - Crafting the Sermon with Robert Smith Jr. - EP178
Jun 30, 2025
The Danger of Familiarity with Jesus - EP198
Jun 23, 2025
Podcast Highlight - Pastor Well with Hershael York - EP159
Jun 16, 2025
Lay Down the Noise: Being Still with God - EP197
Jun 09, 2025
Podcast Highlight: Preaching the Gospels with Jonathan Pennington - EP156
Jun 02, 2025
Preaching with Cultural Awareness with Alistair Begg and Benjamin Quinn - EP196
May 26, 2025
Introducing a New Preaching Faculty Member with Scott Pace and Landon Dowden - EP195
May 19, 2025
Faithful Endurance One Sunday at a Time with Alistair Begg - EP194
May 12, 2025
Relevant Resources for Pastors: Pour Out Your Heart with Jeremy Linneman - EP193
May 05, 2025
Sharpening Your Preaching with Jordan Cobb
Apr 28, 2025
Relevant Resources for Pastors: Serving Jesus without Burning Out with Steven McKinion
Apr 21, 2025
Relevant Resources for Pastors: Together with Ben Mandrell
Apr 07, 2025
Relevant Resources for Pastors: A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions - EP189
Apr 06, 2025
Talking Pastoral Ministry with H.B. Charles Jr. - EP187
Mar 16, 2025
Trends Among College Students with Mark Vance and Chris Thompson - EP188
Mar 12, 2025
Preaching Old Testament Texts with Dr. Allan Moseley - EP186
Mar 11, 2025
Characteristics of Disciple-Making Churches - EP185
Mar 03, 2025
Reflections on 45 Years of Ministry with Dr. Chuck Lawless - EP184
Feb 26, 2025
The Pastor’s Role in Leading a Missions-Minded Church - EP183
Feb 24, 2025
The Gospel for Disordered Lives with Dr. Kristin Kellen - EP182
Feb 10, 2025
The Art of Sermon Illustrations with Tom Elliff - EP181
Feb 04, 2025
Preparing Your Heart to Preach with Tom Elliff - EP180
Jan 23, 2025
Crafting the Sermon with Dr. Robert Smith Jr. - EP178
Jan 15, 2025
Longevity in Ministry with Al Jackson - EP179
Jan 14, 2025
Implementing a Pastoral Succession Plan - EP177
Jan 06, 2025
What to Expect in 2025 - EP176
Jan 02, 2025
The Emotional Health of the Pastor with Dr. Tate Cockrell - EP174
Dec 20, 2024
Prayer and the Preacher’s Character with Tom Elliff - EP175
Dec 20, 2024
The Pastor’s Role in the Great Commission with Paul Chitwood - EP173
Dec 09, 2024
Christmas Devotions - EP171
Dec 05, 2024
Supporting International Missions with Paul Chitwood - EP172
Dec 03, 2024
Application In Preaching with Dr. Dwayne Milioni - EP170
Nov 19, 2024
Cultivating Gratitude - EP169
Nov 13, 2024
Fatherhood with Mike Young - EP168
Nov 04, 2024
Men’s Ministry with Mike Young - EP166
Oct 28, 2024
The Pastor’s Marriage with Randy and Melanie Mann - EP167
Oct 28, 2024
The Pastor’s Bible Intake - EP165
Oct 21, 2024
Preaching the Whole Counsel of God with Dr. Dwayne Milioni - EP164
Oct 14, 2024
Pastor, Thank You - EP163
Oct 03, 2024
Struggling with Rest - EP161
Sep 26, 2024
Engaging the Church in International Missions - EP162
Sep 26, 2024
Preach Well with Dr. Hershael York - EP160
Sep 16, 2024
Pastor Well with Dr. Hershael York - EP159
Sep 09, 2024
Back to School with Chuck Lawless, Caleb Iversen, and Zac Menser - EP158
Aug 28, 2024
50 Years of Following Jesus with Dr. Chuck Lawless - EP157
Aug 26, 2024
Preaching the Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington - EP156
Aug 19, 2024
Small Preaching with Dr. Jonathan Pennington - EP155
Aug 06, 2024
Current Challenges Facing Pastors (Pt 2) with Dr. Edward E. Moody - EP154
Aug 05, 2024
Current Challenges Facing Pastors with Dr. Edward E. Moody - EP153
Jul 29, 2024
Podcast Highlight: Lessons On Leadership With Dr. Danny Akin - EP125
Jul 22, 2024
Prayer In The Preaching Process - EP152
Jul 15, 2024
Podcast Highlight: Ministry Sayings with Tom Elliff - EP129
Jul 08, 2024
Executing Guest Services With Danny Franks - EP151
Jul 01, 2024
Podcast Highlight: Growing and Improving in Preaching - EP133
Jun 24, 2024
150th Episode: What’s Next? - EP150
Jun 17, 2024
Podcast Highlight: Finishing Well with Tom Elliff - EP128
Jun 10, 2024
Why Guest Services? with Danny Franks - EP149
Jun 04, 2024
Do the Work of an Evangelist with Dr. George Robinson - EP148
May 27, 2024
Pastors and Disciple-Making with Dr. George Robinson - EP147
May 20, 2024
Importance of State Conventions with Dr. Brian Autry - EP146
May 13, 2024
Leading from Weakness with Dr. Brian Autry - EP145
May 06, 2024
Denominational Involvement with Dr. Danny Akin - EP144
Apr 29, 2024
Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin - EP143
Apr 22, 2024
Bi-vocational Ministry with Dr. Benjamin Quinn - EP142
Apr 15, 2024
Discipleship through Mentoring - EP141
Apr 08, 2024
Corporate Prayer Meetings with Dr. Tom Elliff - EP140
Apr 01, 2024
Prayer Life of the Pastor with Tom Elliff - EP139
Mar 25, 2024
Leadership from the Pulpit with Dr. Scott Pace - EP138
Mar 18, 2024
Pastor, Do Not Quit on Monday - EP137
Mar 11, 2024
Illustrations In Preaching with Dr. Scott Pace - EP136
Mar 04, 2024
Testimony and Aspirations for Ministry - EP135
Feb 26, 2024
Strategic Next-Gen Ministry - EP134
Feb 19, 2024
Growing and Improving in Preaching - EP133
Feb 12, 2024
Shepherds on Guard with Philip Crouse Jr. - EP132
Feb 05, 2024
Preaching Teams - EP131
Jan 29, 2024
The Hope Initiative with Thom Rainer - EP130
Jan 22, 2024
Ministry Sayings with Dr. Tom Elliff - EP 129
Jan 15, 2024
Finishing Well with Dr. Tom Elliff - EP 128
Jan 08, 2024
New Year 2024 - EP127
Jan 01, 2024
Preaching During The Holidays - EP126
Dec 18, 2023
Lessons On Leadership with Dr. Danny Akin - EP125
Dec 11, 2023
Stewarding Your Finances During the Holidays with Art Rainer - EP124
Dec 04, 2023
Addressing Signs of Leadership Fatigue - EP123
Nov 27, 2023
Giving Thanks For God’s People - EP122
Nov 20, 2023
Developing Future Ministry Leaders with Chris Thompson and Beau Landers - EP121
Nov 06, 2023
Reflections on Pastoral Ministry with Randy Mann - EP120
Oct 30, 2023
Training Young Men for Pastoral Ministry with Scott Pace and Peter Rochelle - EP119
Oct 23, 2023
Signs of Leadership Fatigue - EP118
Oct 16, 2023
The Pastor as Counselor with Tate Cockrell - EP117
Oct 13, 2023
On Preaching and Pastoral Ministry with Jim Shaddix - EP116
Oct 02, 2023
Evaluating Church Health with John Ewart - EP115
Sep 25, 2023
Spiritual Warfare And Evangelism - EP114
Sep 18, 2023
The Reality of Spiritual Warfare - EP113
Sep 11, 2023
A Conversation on Calling with Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen - EP 112
Sep 04, 2023
A Conversation on Theology and Discipleship with Jen Wilkin and J.T. English - EP111
Aug 28, 2023
Finishing Well in Ministry with Mark Dance - EP110
Aug 21, 2023
Created in the Image of God with Dr. David Dockery and Lauren McAfee - EP109
Aug 14, 2023
Leaving Behind the American Gospel with David Platt - EP108
Aug 07, 2023
Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling with Jeremy Pierre - EP107
May 15, 2023
Rules of Engagement for Social Media with Jordon Willard - EP106
Apr 24, 2023
Spurgeon and His Ministry to the Poor with Alex DiPrima - EP105
Apr 17, 2023
The Life, Death, and Triumph of Jesus with David Mathis - EP104
Apr 03, 2023
Spiritual Disciplines and the Christian Life with Mason King - EP103
Mar 27, 2023
Understanding Church Revitalization with John Ewart - EP102
Mar 20, 2023
Transformational Teaching in Ministry with Kenneth Coley - EP101
Mar 13, 2023
Using Illustrations in Preaching with Stephen Rummage - EP100
Mar 06, 2023
Exploring Theology in Preaching with Walter Strickland - EP99
Feb 27, 2023
Preaching to a Divided Nation with Matthew Kim - EP98
Feb 20, 2023
Spirit-Empowered Exposition with Jim Shaddix - EP97
Feb 13, 2023
A Conversation on Leaving Well - EP96
Jan 30, 2023
Help for the Early Years of Ministry with Phil Newton - EP95
Jan 23, 2023
The Importance of Patience in Ministry - EP94
Jan 16, 2023
Guarding Your Joy in Ministry with Philip Crouse - EP93
Jan 02, 2023
Preaching Christ From the Old Testament with Allan Moseley - EP92
Dec 12, 2022
Pastoring During the Holidays - EP91
Dec 05, 2022
A Conversation on Adoption with Andrew Black - EP90
Nov 28, 2022
Talking More than Money with Art Rainer - EP89
Nov 21, 2022
Pastoring in a Digital Age with Jason Thacker - EP88
Nov 14, 2022
Living the Christian Life in a Digital Age with Jeff Mingee - EP87
Nov 07, 2022
Leading in a Politically Crazy World with Patrick Schreiner - EP86
Oct 31, 2022
Finding Your Voice in Preaching - EP85
Oct 24, 2022
Shepherding Families Who Experience a Miscarriage - EP84
Oct 17, 2022
Tips on Premarital Counseling with Tate Cockrell - EP83
Oct 10, 2022
Pastoral Lessons From Charles Spurgeon with Alex DiPrima - EP82
Oct 03, 2022
The Importance of Delegation in Ministry - EP81
Sep 26, 2022
Pastoring a Church in Decline with Matt Henslee - EP80
Sep 19, 2022
The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders with David Mathis - EP79
Sep 12, 2022
Creating a Succession Plan with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith - EP78
Sep 05, 2022
Pursuing Fruitful Theology with Ronni Kurtz - EP77
Aug 29, 2022
Ministry Transitions with Jordon Willard - EP76
Aug 22, 2022
Pastors and Biblical Counseling (with Tate Cockrell) - EP75
Jun 13, 2022
Pastors and the Biblical Languages (with Robb Coleman & Jeremy Robbins) - EP74
Jun 06, 2022
Pastors and Global Missions (with Keelan Cook & Anna Daub) - EP73
May 30, 2022
Student Pastors and Ministry (with Scott Pace) - EP72
May 23, 2022
Pastors and Ethics (with Mark Liederbach) - EP71
May 16, 2022
Pastors and Theology (with Keith Whitfield) - EP70
May 09, 2022
Pastors and an Intro to Seminary (with Chuck Lawless) - EP69
May 02, 2022
Pastors and Spiritual Warfare (with Chuck Lawless) - EP68
Apr 25, 2022
Pastors and Talking About Race (with Isaac Adams) - EP67
Apr 18, 2022
Pastors and Church Finances (with Art Rainer) - EP66
Apr 11, 2022
Pastors and Their Finances (with Art Rainer) - EP65
Mar 28, 2022
Pastors and Preaching the Gospel to Yourself - EP64
Mar 21, 2022
Pastors and Addressing Current Events (with Nathaniel Williams) - EP63
Mar 14, 2022
Pastors and Pastoral Internships (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP62
Mar 07, 2022
Pastors and Character (with Andrew Hébert) - EP61
Feb 28, 2022
Pastors and Church Membership (with Dwayne Milioni) - EP60
Feb 21, 2022
Pastors and Equipping Members – EP59
Feb 07, 2022
Pastors and the Membership Process – EP58
Jan 31, 2022
Pastors and Urban Ministry (with Sean Cordell) – EP57
Jan 24, 2022
Pastors and Theological Education – EP56
Jan 17, 2022
Pastors and Preaching After a Rough Week (with Quentin Self) - EP55
Jan 10, 2022
Pastors and Church Networks (with Zach Nelson) – EP54
Dec 13, 2021
Pastors and Preaching: Designing and Delivering Sermons (with Julius Kim) – EP53
Dec 06, 2021
Pastors, Transparency, and Self-Care (with Evan Marbury) – EP52
Nov 29, 2021
Pastors and Leadership (with Juan Sanchez) – EP51
Nov 22, 2021
Pastors and Life in Ministry (with Neal Thornton) – EP50
Nov 15, 2021
Pastors and Preaching Through Colossians (with Scott Pace) – EP49
Nov 08, 2021
Pastors And Shepherding College Students(with Jonathan Akin) - EP48
Nov 01, 2021
Pastors and Sabbaticals – EP47
Oct 25, 2021
Pastors and Replanting Churches (with Cody Evans) – EP46
Oct 18, 2021
Pastors And Preaching Without Notes - EP45
Oct 04, 2021
Pastors and Deacons (with Matt Smethurst) – EP44
Sep 27, 2021
Aspiring Pastors and the Path (with Bobby Jamieson) – EP43
Sep 20, 2021
Pastors and “the Interview” – EP42
Sep 13, 2021
Pastors and Preaching to People in Pain (with Matthew Kim) – EP41
Aug 30, 2021
Pastors and Evangelism (with Chuck Lawless) – EP40
May 31, 2021
Pastors and Spiritual Deconstruction (with Ross Inman) – EP39
May 24, 2021
Pastors and Rural Ministry (with Nathaniel Williams) – EP38
May 17, 2021
Pastors and Fatherhood (with Danny Akin) – EP37
May 03, 2021
Pastors and Prayer – EP36
Apr 26, 2021
Pastors and Suicide (Pt. 2) – EP35
Apr 19, 2021
Pastors and Suicide (Pt. 1) – EP34
Apr 12, 2021
Pastors and Student Ministry (with Mark Young) – EP33
Apr 05, 2021
Pastors, Preaching, and Easter (with Scott Pace) – EP32
Mar 29, 2021
Pastors and Reading Good Books – EP31
Mar 15, 2021
Pastors and the Importance of Friendship – EP30
Mar 08, 2021
Pastors and the Gospel (with Greg Gilbert) — EP29
Mar 01, 2021
Pastors and Cultural Diversity (with Matthew Kim) – EP28
Feb 22, 2021
Pastors and Spiritual Formation (with Andy Davis) – EP27
Feb 15, 2021
Pastors and Funerals – EP26
Feb 08, 2021
Pastors and Speaking the Truth in Love – EP25
Feb 01, 2021
Pastors and Pornography (with Deepak Reju) – EP24
Jan 25, 2021
Pastors and Shepherding Victims of Abuse (with Kristin Kellen)– EP 23
Jan 11, 2021
Pastors and Counseling – EP22
Jan 04, 2021
Pastors and Pastoring the Hopeless – EP21
Dec 28, 2020
Pastors, Preaching, and Christmas – EP20
Dec 14, 2020
Pastors And Preaching Through Revelation (with Dwayne Milioni)- EP 19
Dec 07, 2020
Pastors and Sermon Preparation – EP18
Nov 30, 2020
Pastors and Shepherding Post-Election - EP 17
Nov 23, 2020
Pastors and Preaching (with Jim Shaddix) - EP16
Nov 16, 2020
Pastors And Preaching Calendars – EP15
Nov 09, 2020
Pastors and Pastor Appreciation Month – EP14
Nov 02, 2020
Pastors and Time Management – EP13
Oct 26, 2020
Pastors and Criticism – EP12
Oct 19, 2020
Pastors And Equipping Women In The Church (with Julia Higgins) – EP11
Oct 12, 2020
Pastors and Burnout (Pt. 2) – EP10
Oct 05, 2020
Pastors and Burnout (Pt. 1) – EP09
Sep 28, 2020
Pastors And The “Big Idea” – EP08
Sep 21, 2020
Pastors And Mentoring Future Pastors – EP07
Sep 14, 2020
Pastors and Preaching the Whole Counsel of God – EP06
Sep 07, 2020
Pastors and Big Bad Wolves - EP05
Aug 31, 2020
Pastors And Waiting - EP04
Aug 24, 2020
Pastors And Race - EP03
Aug 17, 2020
Pastors And Social Media - EP02
Aug 10, 2020
Pastors And COVID-19 - EP01
Aug 03, 2020
Pastor Matters - Introduction - EP00
Jul 20, 2020