Hey, welcome to another “Rainy Day Conversation around Greatheart’s Table.”
Unlike the normal short episodes, these are longer conversations in which I invite men and women with insight into issues of concern for pastors and those who care for them to talk about their areas of expertise. I hope you find value here.
This is part two of a conversation we began earlier with two experienced pastors, Paul Joiner and Mike Osborne, concerning factors that can help pastors stay pastors.
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EPISODE NOTES
Notes and resources relevant to this episode:
For an explanation of the name and intention of these occasional interviews, read this.
The studies mentioned are referenced below:
Hartford Institute Study: “I’m Exhausted All the Time”
Deshon and Quinn study on competencies
Resources available for pastors:
Books mentioned include
Marshall Shelley Ministering to Problem People in Your Church: What to Do with Well-Intentioned Dragons
J. I. Packer, Knowing God
Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal
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Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.
Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / Lyrics
Outro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video
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